Board of Health Meeting 07.14.2026

The City of Middletown, Ohio Board of Health held a meeting on July 14, 2026, focusing primarily on public health updates and administrative matters. Key procurement-related discussions included a review of proposed environmental health fees for 2027, with a consensus to move forward on fee adjustments such as a reduction in vending fees and an increase in expedited plan review fees to better align with service costs and regional standards. The board also discussed upcoming budget meetings and the pay and benefit ordinance process, highlighting automatic promotions for environmental health inspectors upon certification. Additionally, the meeting covered public health education on a cyclospora outbreak, updates on accreditation processes, emergency preparedness grants, and community health improvement planning. No formal votes on budget approvals or contract awards were recorded, but the board approved the June meeting minutes and entered executive session for personnel matters.