Knox County, Ohio Board of Commissioners October 27th, 2026 Regular Session

The Knox County Board of Commissioners’ regular session on October 27, 2026 included several transportation and infrastructure actions. Commissioners approved a $5,000 Energy Cooperative Operation Roundup grant for Knox County Transit toward a new radio system estimated to cost $14,000, and authorized the transit director to accept the grant and sign related documents. They also approved an agreement with Hocking-Athens Community Action (GO Bus) for transportation services, with the county’s new transit building proposed as a stop beginning in March. Transit reported continued high ridership and said it expected to receive two buses; no purchase approval for those buses was presented. The board approved payment application number three for Smalls Asphalt Paving’s annual resurfacing work for $61,743.51 and considered utility permits for Enbridge Gas and Knox Energy Cooperative. A separate contractor payment application was also presented, but its vendor and amount are unclear in the transcript.

Other business included approval of county holiday closing days and reappointments to the Public Defender Commission. Human Resources reported on benefits open enrollment and wellness-program funding; for the current year, the program provides $30 per covered member, while a 40% participation requirement beginning July 2027 may qualify the county for increased grant funding, with the amount not yet known. No other major contract award or procurement decision was identified.