Trumbull County commissioners approve advisory contract, EMA consultant and updated stormwater manual
February 11, 2026 | Trumbull County, Ohio
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WARREN, Ohio — The Board of Trumbull County Commissioners on Feb. 5, 2026 approved a package of routine contracts, personnel actions and policy updates, including a one-year municipal advisory agreement, consultant services for an Emergency Management Agency relocation and adoption of an updated county stormwater manual intended to reflect new Ohio Environmental Protection Agency requirements.
The board voted unanimously to hire MAS Financial Advisory Services, LLC as a fiscal consultant under a municipal advisory agreement that includes an $8,000 retainer and runs from Feb. 5, 2026, through Feb. 4, 2027. Commissioners also accepted a professional-services proposal from Baker Bednar Snyder and Associates to prepare technical specifications for the Trumbull County Emergency Management Agency relocation and improvements project in Cortland, not to exceed $21,400; President Tony Bernard was authorized to execute the agreement.
The meeting’s most consequential policy action was adoption of a revised Trumbull County drainage, stormwater management and Soil and Water Conservation District stormwater pollution prevention plan/manual. According to the board, the manual was updated to reflect the Ohio EPA’s new water-quality volume requirements and to better define roles between the county engineer’s office and the Trumbull County Soil and Water Conservation District; public hearings on the update were held Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 2026.
Other votes approved routine procurement and personnel items: advertising sealed bids for asphalt concrete, asphalt emulsion and bituminous materials for the 2026–27 contract year; authorization for the Planning Commission to mail bid notices for the 2025 HSTS reserve program (sanitary lateral household connections); the purchase and installation of a replacement stove/oven for the Juvenile Justice Center for $12,253; and a personnel appointment of Michael Posarczyk as a draftsperson for the Trumbull County Sanitary Engineers Department, effective Feb. 12, 2026.
The board also approved Modification No. 3 to the engineering agreement with Engineering Design Group LLC for the Elm Road Water Improvements (County project 2W-16 in Bezzetta Township), adding $7,400 and revising the contract total to $648,964.32. The modification adds an orthophosphate feed system and additional pump-station modeling to help ensure at least 60 PSI at the northern terminus of the existing Elm Road water main.
In personnel and appointments, commissioners approved the appointment of Scott Lynn to the Western Reserve Port Authority for a four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Commissioners noted Lynn’s airline experience and his prior service on the board as factors in the decision and discussed ongoing efforts to attract commercial or private airline service to Youngstown Airport in coordination with Youngstown State University programs.
The board also acknowledged the retirement of Hubbard Township trustee William (Bill) Coletta and approved a resolution honoring his service. Coletta, who served as a township trustee beginning in 2022 and worked 43 years at Ohio Edison, addressed the board, saying, “That’s overwhelming to me. I didn’t expect that at all,” and thanked county staff for their assistance.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, Trumbull County Transit Administrator Mike Sal announced a public meeting at 1 p.m. to discuss the future of public transportation; Gary Newbrow, the Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer, distributed information packages for the upcoming Blueprint 2 public hearing.
Votes at a glance: all listed motions passed by roll call unless noted otherwise.
• Item 1 — Dispense with reading minutes and accept video recordings as official minutes: approved.
• Item 2 — Approve bills: approved.
• Item 3 — Municipal advisory agreement with MAS Financial Advisory Services, LLC ($8,000 retainer; 02/05/2026–02/04/2027): approved.
• Item 4 — Award professional services to Baker Bednar Snyder and Associates for EMA relocation technical specifications (not to exceed $21,400): approved; President Tony Bernard authorized to sign.
• Item 5 — Amend Jan. 7, 2026 agenda item to correct fund name to Justice Sales Tax Fund and vehicle total to $4,175: approved.
• Item 6 — Set time/place for 2026 Trumbull County engineer annual township meeting (April 8, 6 p.m., Delachia Banquet and Catering): approved.
• Item 7 — Authorize advertising bids for asphalt concrete and asphalt emulsion (04/01/2026–03/31/2027): approved.
• Item 8 — Authorize advertising bids for bituminous materials (04/01/2026–03/31/2027): approved.
• Item 9 — Receive and accept documents from Access Family Services, Inc., d/b/a Someplace Safe, and approve designation of domestic violence shelter and fee funds for 2026: approved.
• Item 10 — Purchase and install replacement stove/oven for Juvenile Justice Center from Zobel's Restaurant Equipment and Supplies ($12,253): approved.
• Item 11 — Acknowledge retirement of William Coletta and adopt retirement resolution: approved.
• Item 12 — Authorize Planning Commission to mail bid notices for 2025 HSTS reserve program; bid documents available 02/12/2026 at 185 East Market St., Warren: approved.
• Item 13 — Approve employment of Michael Posarczyk as draftsperson (effective 02/12/2026): approved.
• Item 14 — Approve Modification No. 3 (Elm Road Water Improvements) — add $7,400; revised total $648,964.32: approved.
• Item 15 — Appoint Scott Lynn to Western Reserve Port Authority (term 01/01/2026–12/31/2029): approved.
• Item 16 — Notify Ohio Department of Liquor Control that no public hearing is requested for class D-5 permit transfer from Pastira LLC (4042 Belmont Ave.) to The King's Group and Resources Corp (Liberty Township): approved.
• Item 17 — Adopt revised Trumbull County drainage and stormwater manual (updated per Ohio EPA): approved.
The board adjourned after the public-comment period. A copy of the bid documents and the planning materials referenced in the meeting are available at the Trumbull County Planning Commission office, 185 East Market St., Warren.
The board voted unanimously to hire MAS Financial Advisory Services, LLC as a fiscal consultant under a municipal advisory agreement that includes an $8,000 retainer and runs from Feb. 5, 2026, through Feb. 4, 2027. Commissioners also accepted a professional-services proposal from Baker Bednar Snyder and Associates to prepare technical specifications for the Trumbull County Emergency Management Agency relocation and improvements project in Cortland, not to exceed $21,400; President Tony Bernard was authorized to execute the agreement.
The meeting’s most consequential policy action was adoption of a revised Trumbull County drainage, stormwater management and Soil and Water Conservation District stormwater pollution prevention plan/manual. According to the board, the manual was updated to reflect the Ohio EPA’s new water-quality volume requirements and to better define roles between the county engineer’s office and the Trumbull County Soil and Water Conservation District; public hearings on the update were held Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 2026.
Other votes approved routine procurement and personnel items: advertising sealed bids for asphalt concrete, asphalt emulsion and bituminous materials for the 2026–27 contract year; authorization for the Planning Commission to mail bid notices for the 2025 HSTS reserve program (sanitary lateral household connections); the purchase and installation of a replacement stove/oven for the Juvenile Justice Center for $12,253; and a personnel appointment of Michael Posarczyk as a draftsperson for the Trumbull County Sanitary Engineers Department, effective Feb. 12, 2026.
The board also approved Modification No. 3 to the engineering agreement with Engineering Design Group LLC for the Elm Road Water Improvements (County project 2W-16 in Bezzetta Township), adding $7,400 and revising the contract total to $648,964.32. The modification adds an orthophosphate feed system and additional pump-station modeling to help ensure at least 60 PSI at the northern terminus of the existing Elm Road water main.
In personnel and appointments, commissioners approved the appointment of Scott Lynn to the Western Reserve Port Authority for a four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Commissioners noted Lynn’s airline experience and his prior service on the board as factors in the decision and discussed ongoing efforts to attract commercial or private airline service to Youngstown Airport in coordination with Youngstown State University programs.
The board also acknowledged the retirement of Hubbard Township trustee William (Bill) Coletta and approved a resolution honoring his service. Coletta, who served as a township trustee beginning in 2022 and worked 43 years at Ohio Edison, addressed the board, saying, “That’s overwhelming to me. I didn’t expect that at all,” and thanked county staff for their assistance.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, Trumbull County Transit Administrator Mike Sal announced a public meeting at 1 p.m. to discuss the future of public transportation; Gary Newbrow, the Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer, distributed information packages for the upcoming Blueprint 2 public hearing.
Votes at a glance: all listed motions passed by roll call unless noted otherwise.
• Item 1 — Dispense with reading minutes and accept video recordings as official minutes: approved.
• Item 2 — Approve bills: approved.
• Item 3 — Municipal advisory agreement with MAS Financial Advisory Services, LLC ($8,000 retainer; 02/05/2026–02/04/2027): approved.
• Item 4 — Award professional services to Baker Bednar Snyder and Associates for EMA relocation technical specifications (not to exceed $21,400): approved; President Tony Bernard authorized to sign.
• Item 5 — Amend Jan. 7, 2026 agenda item to correct fund name to Justice Sales Tax Fund and vehicle total to $4,175: approved.
• Item 6 — Set time/place for 2026 Trumbull County engineer annual township meeting (April 8, 6 p.m., Delachia Banquet and Catering): approved.
• Item 7 — Authorize advertising bids for asphalt concrete and asphalt emulsion (04/01/2026–03/31/2027): approved.
• Item 8 — Authorize advertising bids for bituminous materials (04/01/2026–03/31/2027): approved.
• Item 9 — Receive and accept documents from Access Family Services, Inc., d/b/a Someplace Safe, and approve designation of domestic violence shelter and fee funds for 2026: approved.
• Item 10 — Purchase and install replacement stove/oven for Juvenile Justice Center from Zobel's Restaurant Equipment and Supplies ($12,253): approved.
• Item 11 — Acknowledge retirement of William Coletta and adopt retirement resolution: approved.
• Item 12 — Authorize Planning Commission to mail bid notices for 2025 HSTS reserve program; bid documents available 02/12/2026 at 185 East Market St., Warren: approved.
• Item 13 — Approve employment of Michael Posarczyk as draftsperson (effective 02/12/2026): approved.
• Item 14 — Approve Modification No. 3 (Elm Road Water Improvements) — add $7,400; revised total $648,964.32: approved.
• Item 15 — Appoint Scott Lynn to Western Reserve Port Authority (term 01/01/2026–12/31/2029): approved.
• Item 16 — Notify Ohio Department of Liquor Control that no public hearing is requested for class D-5 permit transfer from Pastira LLC (4042 Belmont Ave.) to The King's Group and Resources Corp (Liberty Township): approved.
• Item 17 — Adopt revised Trumbull County drainage and stormwater manual (updated per Ohio EPA): approved.
The board adjourned after the public-comment period. A copy of the bid documents and the planning materials referenced in the meeting are available at the Trumbull County Planning Commission office, 185 East Market St., Warren.
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