Morrow County commissioners adopt animal-care proclamation, hold paving and chip-seal bids and approve vehicle purchase
April 15, 2026 | Morrow County, Ohio
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The Morrow County Board of Commissioners met April 15, 2026, and conducted routine business including approving bills and appropriations, adopting a proclamation for Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week, holding county paving and chip-seal bids for engineer review, and authorizing the purchase of a replacement maintenance vehicle.
The board unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week after Commissioner Mason read the proclamation and encouraged residents to thank animal-control and shelter staff. Serena Atwell, county animal-control staff, told the commissioners that "our adoptions are actually up, right now," noting that spring is typically a busy time for new arrivals.
On procurement, county staff opened multiple bids for a ship/chip-seal package and for a paving package. Bid amounts for the paving package ranged from about $1.26 million to $1.64 million; the commissioners voted to hold all bids for review by the Morrow County Engineer's Office before awarding contracts. The board similarly moved to hold earlier chip-seal bids for engineer review.
The commissioners approved several financial housekeeping items, including proof of bills, transfers affecting the general fund and the first-quarter 2026 investment report. They also journalized the county treasurer's cash sheet for March 31, 2026.
On infrastructure spending, the board approved appropriations of certified monies for ditch funds including payments to McKibben Construction for $2,080.46, Kidded maintenance for $1,504.02 and Kummer maintenance for $70.03.
The commissioners reviewed two quotes for a replacement 2024 Ford Transit maintenance vehicle and voted to purchase the vehicle for an out-the-door price of $32,436. Commissioner Siegfried moved the purchase and the motion was seconded and approved by roll call.
Jamie, representing the county at the visitor bureau, outlined tourism-focused projects including an updated county business/tourism directory and a short promotional video to be shown outside the county. Jamie said the county will explore an NBC4 "day-trip" segment as a paid opportunity to promote local businesses.
After considering the agenda items, the board adjourned.
The board unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week after Commissioner Mason read the proclamation and encouraged residents to thank animal-control and shelter staff. Serena Atwell, county animal-control staff, told the commissioners that "our adoptions are actually up, right now," noting that spring is typically a busy time for new arrivals.
On procurement, county staff opened multiple bids for a ship/chip-seal package and for a paving package. Bid amounts for the paving package ranged from about $1.26 million to $1.64 million; the commissioners voted to hold all bids for review by the Morrow County Engineer's Office before awarding contracts. The board similarly moved to hold earlier chip-seal bids for engineer review.
The commissioners approved several financial housekeeping items, including proof of bills, transfers affecting the general fund and the first-quarter 2026 investment report. They also journalized the county treasurer's cash sheet for March 31, 2026.
On infrastructure spending, the board approved appropriations of certified monies for ditch funds including payments to McKibben Construction for $2,080.46, Kidded maintenance for $1,504.02 and Kummer maintenance for $70.03.
The commissioners reviewed two quotes for a replacement 2024 Ford Transit maintenance vehicle and voted to purchase the vehicle for an out-the-door price of $32,436. Commissioner Siegfried moved the purchase and the motion was seconded and approved by roll call.
Jamie, representing the county at the visitor bureau, outlined tourism-focused projects including an updated county business/tourism directory and a short promotional video to be shown outside the county. Jamie said the county will explore an NBC4 "day-trip" segment as a paid opportunity to promote local businesses.
After considering the agenda items, the board adjourned.
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