BOC Meeting 08/27/2026

The Portage County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on August 27, 2026, where they approved previous meeting minutes and discussed various county matters including a proclamation supporting the local agricultural industry. Key procurement-related actions included approval of contract change order number one with Ronac Having Inc. for the 2026 Mahoning Road CH73 Resurfacing Project, and entering into a software services contract with Open Gov, Inc. for the Building Department. The board also approved a cleaning services agreement with Snapmates for Job and Family Services, though one commissioner voted against it. Additionally, they authorized a reduction in sewer charges for a specific property and approved budget amendments and fund transfers related to capital improvement projects. Several motions related to payments, budget amendments, and certification of unpaid charges for curbside recycling were also passed. The meeting included updates on infrastructure issues such as a sinkhole caused by a collapsed sewer line and ongoing maintenance projects.