Board Session 5/5/2026

The Seneca County Commissioners held a board session on May 5, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The meeting featured a bid opening for the Tiffin Calbert parking lot expansion and Seneca County Youth Improvements Project, with two bids received: Advanced Excavating and Demolition LLC at $363,694.71 and Ebony Construction Company Incorporated. The commissioners agreed to review the bids and make a decision within a few days. Additionally, there was discussion about a new large building project involving an 18,000 square foot facility with a drive-through bus wash and vehicle storage, with plans to advertise an RFQ nationally and encourage local bids. The board also approved several budget transfers and supplemental appropriations related to vehicle equipment and contract services, including a $949 transfer for a new tray for a sheriff's vehicle and a $100,000 transfer to the children's services fund. Resolutions were passed to amend service contracts for various county offices and to reappoint a representative to the One Ohio Region 17 board. The meeting also included approvals for the use of county property for community events and a resolution authorizing payment of sales tax on a Walmart invoice due to a tax exemption issue. Finally, personnel actions were approved, including the resignation and hiring of human resources generalists. Overall, the meeting focused on capital improvement projects, contract reviews, budget allocations, and community service agreements.