BOC Meeting 05/28/2026

The Portage County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 28, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of grant applications and awards, such as the Ohio Department of Transportation grant for the Portage County Regional Airport and a grant from the Ohio Secretary of State for electronic poll books. The board approved contracts for professional services, including bridge inspection services by PA Inspection LLC and transitional recovery house case management services by COPA Consulting. Additionally, the board authorized an agreement with Visual Edge for county quarter services and approved subordinations of mortgage for a property. Budget transfers and appropriations were also approved, including a transfer from the WIA fund to the public assistance fund. The board discussed capital improvement projects, including an HVAC study estimated at $15,000 and ongoing juvenile detention center upgrades. A pilot program to adjust Medicaid renewal phone lines was presented to improve case processing efficiency. The meeting also covered community development block grant (CDBG) program activities with proposed funding allocations for various local projects. Motions related to fleet vehicle additions and fee adjustments for the dog warden's office were passed. Overall, the meeting focused on approving contracts, grant applications, budget management, and capital projects to support county operations and services.