Summit County Council approves appointments, tax-sale payment plan and restaurant-tax reallocation

The Summit County Council filled one vacancy on the Economic Development Advisory Board and approved a string of administrative actions during its meeting.

Appointments and outcome: After interviewing four candidates — Jill Campbell, Jenny Dierson, Joy (last name not provided) and Kristen Zimmerman — the council voted to appoint Jenny Dierson to the advisory board to serve the unexpired term through Aug. 31. The council also reappointed Alyssa Golding and Chris Cherniak and appointed Michelle Downard and Stephen Trapp to the Summit County Board of Health (terms to Dec. 31, 2026).

Tax-sale payment plan: Treasurer staff presented a payment plan for a parcel now owned by Stewart Summit Properties that carried roughly $10,000 in delinquent taxes. The owner proposed to pay $1,000 immediately and $1,000 per month until the account is current. Council approved the plan with an amendment clarifying final payment will equal the remaining principal plus penalties and interest; the parcel will be withheld from the May 2024 tax sale provided owner performance.

Grants and disclosures: Council accepted the county’s 2024 conflicts-of-interest disclosure statements (all forms submitted and notarized) and approved a request from Colville City to change use of a 2023 restaurant-tax grant. The council amended that grant: $33,000 will remain to support the city’s car show and the city will return $27,000 of the original $60,000 award.

Next steps: Staff said the advisory-board appointment does not require a waiting period under state law for this county-created board and that the Stewart parcel will be included in the 2025 tax sale if the owner does not perform on the payment plan.