Board of Commissioners of Carroll County, Ohio General Session - 7-2-26

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a general session on July 2, 2026, during which they approved various procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement actions included approval of change order number one for the County Road 54 resurfacing project, which decreased the contract price by $10,212, and issuance of permits for Ohio Power Company to replace utility poles in multiple townships. The board also approved special hauling permits for New Number Company LLC with a $50,000 bond and awarded a notice of award to J. Green Excavating LLC for a FY2024 building demolition and site organization grant. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of a 2026 Subaru Outback vehicle from Huebner's dealership for approximately $35,000. Budget discussions included approval of appropriation amendments and payment of bills totaling $45,017.12. The commissioners also passed Resolution 2026-23 to renew a 1.4 mill tax levy for the maintenance and operation of the county home, supported by a plan to use gas and oil lease revenues as a grant to avoid increasing taxes. Capital improvements such as window replacements at the county home were funded through these revenues rather than taxpayer funds. Other topics included facility maintenance issues and community event announcements, but no additional procurement actions were noted.