August 6, 2026, Mahoning County Commissioners' Board Meeting

The Mahoning County Commissioners held their board meeting on August 6, 2026, where several procurement and contract matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included approval of agreements for equipment maintenance with AIS Commercial Parts and Service Inc. ($18,000 per year) and HVAC services with Zincan Enterprises Inc. ($5,466 per year), both for two-year terms funded by general funds. The board also approved a contract award to Johnson Controls Inc. for a $524,570 courthouse HVAC controls upgrade, representing the lowest bid and funded by non-general funds. Additionally, the commissioners approved a $1,875 agreement with CT Media for distribution of the county travel guide. Resolutions were passed to allocate opioid settlement funds to agreements with Flying High for space at the campus of care. The board authorized the appointment of outside counsel related to federal preemption issues affecting county right-of-way work, with cost-sharing from Stark County. Other resolutions included declaring a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu surplus and approving new fiscal and utility billing specialist positions. The meeting also featured discussions on mental health initiatives, including funding for a justice navigator program to reduce recidivism, supported by the sheriff's department and mental health board. No new capital improvement projects beyond the HVAC upgrade were noted. The meeting concluded with community updates and acknowledgments.