Carroll County commissioners approve paving contract, levy renewal and routine business

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners on July 16 approved a series of routine and project-specific actions, including a $629,894 contract award for paving work, adoption of a levy renewal resolution for the county home, and approval of a $43,000 payment request tied to lift station work.

The board voted to issue a notice of commencement, notice to proceed and a contract to Northstar Asphalt Incorporated for work beginning on or before July 17, 2026, and concluding by Nov. 14, 2026, in the amount of $629,894. Presiding commissioner Donald E. Leggett II noted the item and put the motion before the board; the motion carried on a voice vote.

The board also adopted resolution 2026-26 to appoint an alternate representative to the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) District 14 integrated committee and approved appointment paperwork to make Lane Hartom the district representative for the remainder of the three-year term ending Nov. 30, 2027 (retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026).

On infrastructure finance, commissioners approved Ohio Water Development Authority payment request number 1 in the amount of $43,000 for lift station projects with no discussion.

The board adopted a procedural item to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number for the Board of Commissioners after staff reported the state advised the board needs an NPI because the transit director reports to the board. "Transit already had an NPI number," the presiding commissioner said, "but the state has advised that the board needs a number as well." The board moved to apply and the motion carried.

On taxation, the board moved to rescind resolution 2026-25, which had declared it necessary to levy a tax in excess of the 10-mill limitation for operation and maintenance of the county home. Commissioners said the prior resolution contained an error and that additional information had been requested by the board of elections. Following the rescission, the board adopted resolution 2026-27, declaring it necessary to levy a renewal of an existing 1.4-mill levy for the county home (Terrell Golden Age Retreat) for tax years 2027–2031. The board took a roll-call vote and the resolution was adopted.

Personnel and routine financial actions included approval of prior meeting minutes, travel requests, appropriations and appropriation amendments. The clerk reported bills totaling $146,123.27; the board approved payment. The board also approved paying certain bills without prior authorization.

Ed Eich, grounds superintendent, asked the board to hire Joseph Maly for a Maintenance Tech I position at $20 an hour, pending a drug test and background check; the hire includes a six-month probationary period and a potential hourly increase after six months. "I am going to ask the board to approve the hiring of Joseph Maly at the rate of $20 an hour," Eich said. The board moved, seconded and approved the hire.

Votes at a glance
- Resolution 2026-26 (OPWC alternate) — adopted (roll call)
- OWDA payment request #1 — approved (voice vote)
- NPI application for Board of Commissioners — approved (voice vote)
- Contract to Northstar Asphalt — approved (voice vote); $629,894; work by 11/14/2026
- Rescind resolution 2026-25 — adopted (roll call)
- Resolution 2026-27 (levy renewal 1.4 mills for county home) — adopted (roll call)
- Hire: Joseph Maly, Maintenance Tech I — approved (voice vote)

The board also approved routine motions (minutes, travel, appropriations, transfers and bills totaling $146,123.27). The meeting adjourned after the remaining items were completed.