Commissioners approve routine budget transfers, payments and water‑sewer credits

During the meeting the board approved a series of routine fiscal and administrative items.

Key actions included approving an initial $60,000 contribution to Ohio State University Extension of Portage County and agreeing to revisit the amount later in 2026. The board also approved processing of bills and ACH payments contingent on auditor reports and accepted budget amendments recommended by the Department of Budget and Financial Management.

The commissioners authorized transfers between county funds, directed staff to submit a pre‑application to District 7 of the Ohio Public Works Commission for a Lakeview pump-station wet well replacement, and declared the necessity to purchase a 2027 Chevrolet Equinox for Water Resources and trailers for the county engineers.

Water Resources Director Daniel Blakely recommended, and the board approved, substantial one‑time reductions in sewer and water charges for two accounts following verified leaks: one reduction changed a $22,708.79 charge to $118.09 and another returned $5,935.10 in total credits after adjustment. The board also agreed to sign the certificate for a final payment of $15,877.92 to Summit Construction Company for an office and maintenance building project, with supporting documentation available on request.

Roll calls were conducted by the clerk; the meeting record shows affirmative votes from the named roll-call members for each motion presented during the session.