Board of Commissioners of Carroll County, Ohio - General Session - 8-27-26

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a general session on August 27, 2026, during which they approved various procurement and budget-related items. Key actions included approving travel requests, appropriations, and appropriation amendments, as well as payment of bills totaling $120,779.13. The board approved permits for driveway use on county roads and authorized new service contracts for Job and Family Services, including a $400,000 contract with Fairhaven Children's Haven for foster child placement services. They also approved a work order for road closure signage for the Carroll County Historical Society at no charge and supported a grant application by the Village of Malvern for park improvements. Additionally, the board accepted renewal rates for employee benefits plans for 2027. A significant procurement decision was the approval to hire an IT director, Mr. Daniel Pesta, at $57.69 per hour to manage escalating IT service costs, which had reached over $156,000 due to after-hours and emergency support under the current contract. The meeting also included appointments to the Transportation Advisory Committee and recognition of the county's financial reporting award. The session concluded with adjournment motions.