May 12, 2026

The Warren County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 12, 2026, during which several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. The board approved multiple contracts and grant authorizations, including the 2024 Ohio Airport Grant Program for taxiway apron improvements, a contract with Ray Hensley Inc. for the 2026 chip seal project, and a contract with John R. Jurgensen for the 2026 resurfacing project. They also authorized a property damage release related to guardrail damages and approved a change order for the Sand Harbor Water Main Replacement Project. Additionally, the board authorized a master service agreement amendment with Choice One Engineering for utility replacement work and accepted grant funding for the Second Chance Workforce Development Program. A policy update was approved to allow the use of secure electronic signatures for contracts, facilitating vendor engagement and compliance with new legal standards. The meeting also included a discussion on adding a gene therapy rider to the county's healthcare plan to manage high-cost treatments, with an estimated annual cost of $43,000. Public concerns were raised regarding the financial responsibility and transparency of recent infrastructure projects, including road repairs and a new arena development, with commissioners affirming thorough review and public disclosure of these projects. The meeting concluded with community engagement remarks and no further business.