Geauga County Board of Commissioners Session — August 18, 2026

The Geauga County Board of Commissioners held a session on August 18, 2026, during which several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. Key actions included approval of a service agreement with Maximus US Services Inc. for professional consulting on a federally required cost allocation plan, and a contract change order decreasing the amount with Eclipse Company LLC for a road realignment project. The board also approved multiple contracts related to maintenance and infrastructure, including a three-year fence installation contract with Auburn Fence Corporation and a masonry repair and restoration project for the opera house with Grunwall Ciro Company. Additionally, the board authorized partial payment requests totaling approximately $1.79 million to Shook Construction Company for the McFarland wastewater treatment plant improvement project. Personnel changes were approved in the Community and Economic Development and Maintenance departments, including creation and abolition of positions and revised job descriptions. The board also approved an increase in dog and kennel registration fees to address funding deficits in the dog warden department. Finally, the board discussed upcoming holiday office closures and a heritage tree planting event. Public comments focused on fair safety and jurisdictional responsibilities. Overall, the meeting involved multiple contract awards, budget adjustments, and policy decisions impacting county operations and services.