Staff explains Joe Miller resignation; Mark Schultz recommended to board, tax-review amendment forthcoming

County staff explained the circumstances around a recent vacancy on the Morrow County Board of Developmental Disabilities and provided an update on a tax-review item at the March 20 meeting.

Nancy (staff) told commissioners that Joe Miller, a previously appointed board member, did not attend the first meeting and subsequently resigned because of a series of family emergencies. She recommended Mark Schultz as a replacement, saying, "Mark has served for many years on our housing board" and that he has volunteered with the University of Mount Vernon and local adult programs.

Separately, Speaker 1 briefed commissioners on the tax/tariff review (item 6), saying the original agreement required employees be hired by the end of the year and noting the building is complete. He said county staff reached out to "Ricker and Rayden" to create a CRA agreement and that a formal amendment will accompany the bill at a future meeting.

Why it matters
Filling a board vacancy restores a voting member to a body that oversees services for residents with developmental disabilities. The tax-review amendment could change timeline or compliance terms for a private developer's obligations: staff said the amendment will formalize updated deadlines and related agreement language.

What was said (selected quotes)
"He asked to, regrettably, resign" — Nancy, describing Joe Miller's status.
"Mark should be a great addition. Great volunteer in our community. Works with the University of Mount Vernon." — Nancy, recommending Mark Schultz.
"...we did reach out to Ricker and Rayden because they'll have to create an agreement to that CRA agreement" — Speaker 1, describing next steps for the tax-review item.

Next steps
Staff said a formal amendment to the tax-review item will be posted; the appointment will be recorded in the board's journal entry. The board recessed and later returned to regular session before adjourning.