Commissioners weigh regional sewer district study, Board of Elections ADA fixes and TIF request
March 25, 2026 | Morrow County, Ohio
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Commissioner (S1) outlined plans to explore a regional sewer-district model referenced as '61 19' that could consolidate assets from existing sewer districts, provide representation on a governing board and access capital and grant programs. He said staff expects to present a memorandum of understanding to authorize a feasibility study.
"The neat feature about 61 19 though is they have access to capital," Commissioner (S1) said, describing the district as a quasi-governmental entity that could manage upkeep and growth of multiple sewer systems and allow communities to sell assets into the district.
Commissioners discussed legal and tax limits for such an entity and noted uncertainty about whether a district organized under '61 19' could certify nonpayments or how property-tax shifts might be handled. They said legal review is required before any formal action.
On elections administration, Commissioner (S1) said the Secretary of State's ADA coordinator provided a compliance report and that the Board of Elections will make modifications to sidewalks and a transaction counter as needed. He said the county will reuse an existing frame and lower the counter to a 36-inch height for accessibility; Commissioner (S1) said that change would cost about $2,400.
Economic development updates included staff review of a developer request to reopen a TIF that has not yet been triggered and notice that the H & M building next to Dollar Tree will be vacant in May; commissioners said staff are pursuing potential tenants.
Officials did not take a binding vote on the regional sewer concept at the meeting; next steps identified were completing an MOU for authorization to study feasibility and conducting legal review of tax and authority questions.
"The neat feature about 61 19 though is they have access to capital," Commissioner (S1) said, describing the district as a quasi-governmental entity that could manage upkeep and growth of multiple sewer systems and allow communities to sell assets into the district.
Commissioners discussed legal and tax limits for such an entity and noted uncertainty about whether a district organized under '61 19' could certify nonpayments or how property-tax shifts might be handled. They said legal review is required before any formal action.
On elections administration, Commissioner (S1) said the Secretary of State's ADA coordinator provided a compliance report and that the Board of Elections will make modifications to sidewalks and a transaction counter as needed. He said the county will reuse an existing frame and lower the counter to a 36-inch height for accessibility; Commissioner (S1) said that change would cost about $2,400.
Economic development updates included staff review of a developer request to reopen a TIF that has not yet been triggered and notice that the H & M building next to Dollar Tree will be vacant in May; commissioners said staff are pursuing potential tenants.
Officials did not take a binding vote on the regional sewer concept at the meeting; next steps identified were completing an MOU for authorization to study feasibility and conducting legal review of tax and authority questions.
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