Commissioners’ 1st Business Meeting
2nd Overall Meeting
January 10, 2025
9:00 a.m.

The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners met in a Regular Session on the above date and time.
Commissioner Copley, President of the Board, opened the meeting with roll call:
Dr. Colton Copley, President———–—-Present
Mrs. DeAnna Holliday, Vice President—Present
Mr. Mike Finley, Member——————-Present

Summary of Meeting Minutes from January 10, 2025

Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting Highlights – January 10, 2025

The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners held their first business meeting of 2025 on January 10. Here’s a quick summary of the key decisions and updates from the meeting:

Administrative Approvals

•  The commissioners approved the corrected minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting.
•  Floodplain permits for various residential and commercial projects were approved, as well as amendments to some existing permits.
•  2024 end-of-year financial transfers and appropriations were journalized.
•  Certification of the County Auditor confirmed that appropriations align with official resource estimates for 2025.

Appointments and Contracts

•  Kevin Turvey was reappointed as the 2025 Lawrence County Apiary Inspector.
•  A $65,000 administrative services agreement was approved for CAO 2025, alongside environmental reviews for specific exempt projects.
•  A collective bargaining agreement extension for AFSCME Ohio 8 was approved, effective until January 31, 2025.

Personnel Changes

•  New hires and advancements for the Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) and Lawrence County EMS were approved.
•  Resignations of Logan Daniels (PT EMT) and Lori Morris (Director of Finance) were noted.
•  Dog tag fees for 2026 will increase to a flat rate of $16.

Landbank and Task Force Appointments

•  Commissioners Copley and Finley were appointed to the Lawrence County Landbank, with proxies also designated.
•  Commissioner Finley was named to the Storm Water Task Force.

Additional Approvals

•  Juvenile residential contracts with Adams, Fayette, Gallia, and Scioto counties were approved for 2025.
•  A 2025 Marine Patrol Grant was accepted for the Sheriff’s Department.
•  The board approved a grant agreement with the Dollar Energy Fund for utility relief.

Executive Sessions

•  Discussions covered collective bargaining, personnel matters, and other internal issues.

The meeting concluded with all roll call votes recorded as unanimous or with noted abstentions where applicable.

Complete Meeting Minutes Text:

Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To approve the Meeting Minutes from January 10, 2025, as corrected.
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Motion by Commissioner Holliday , Seconded by Commissioner Finley
New:
None
Renewal:
2025-713 A.R. Bradley Farms LLC-Filling & grading , stream maintenance and tile maintenance repair and addition projects located on Co. Rd. 27 & St. Rt. 522
2025-714 Jerome Monnig-Stream maintenance project & bank stabilization projects located at 6772 St. Rt. 650
2025-715 Ice Creek Land Company/Preston Development-Filling & grading and accessory structure projects located on Co. Rd. 24 and Co. Rd. 181
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Motion by Commissioner Finley , Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To approve the increase in budget appropriations and transfers from $50,000.00 to #75,000.00, requested by Dylan Bentley, Acting Administrator.
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Motion by Commissioner Holliday , Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To approve the following appropriations and transfers dated January 21, 2025, under $75,000.00, requested by Dylan Bentley, Acting Administrator.
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Abstain Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Motion by Commissioner Copley , Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To receive and file the Certificate of County Auditor that the total appropriations from each fund do not exceed the Official Estimate of Resources.
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Abstain Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Motion by Commissioner Finley , Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To approve the 2025 Ohio Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant Application for General Aviation Airports, pending Prosecutor approval.
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Motion by Commissioner Copley , Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To approve and Commission President sign the Requested Release of Funds for Grant Agreement Number BX-24-1BN-1, Pump Station #7 Recommission/flood & Drainage Facilities.
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Abstain Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Motion by Commissioner Finley , Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To approve the First Amendment to Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Program Grant Agreement between the Ohio Department of Development and Lawrence County Commissioners (Macedonia/Hecla Water Project).
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Motion by Commissioner Holliday , Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To receive and file the Annual Summary of Statistical Records/Calendar Year 2025, requested by Robin Heaberlin, Probate-Juvenile Court Clerk.
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Abstain Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Motion by Commissioner Finley , Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To receive and file all zoning regulation letters for all Lawrence County Townships with the Lawrence County Recorder’s office, requested by Lori Morris, Lawrence County Recorder.
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Motion by Commissioner Finley , Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To approve the 2025 CEBCO Wellness Grant, with a total program fund of $8,400.00, and to appoint Dylan Bentley as the Wellness Coordinator.
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Motion by Commissioner Finley , Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To approve the new hires for LCDJFS requested by Missy Evans, DJFS Director.
Barry Blankenship-Maintenance
Kiplan Cooper -IMW11
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Commissioner Copley called a Recess.

The meeting was called back to Order.
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Motion by Commissioner Copley , Seconded by Commissioner Finley
To meet in Executive Session with Tresa Baker and Dylan Bentley regarding Real Estate.
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes
Call Back Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Motion by Commissioner Finley , Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To move the Treasurer’s office back to the prior location on the second floor.
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Motion by Commissioner Holliday , Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To meet in Executive Session with Dylan Bentley, Ralph Kline, Michele Throckmorton, and Jessica Keaton regarding Real Estate and Legal Contracts.
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes
Call Back Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Motion by Commissioner Finley , Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To meet in Executive Session with Dylan Bentley regarding Personnel, hire, fire, reprimand.
Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes
Call Back Roll Call: Mr. Finley-Yes Mrs. Holliday-Yes Dr. Copley-Yes

Dr. Copley adjourned the Meeting.

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Dr. Colton Copley, President

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DeAnna Holliday, Vice President

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Mike Finley, Member
Bd of Lawrence County Commissioners
Lawrence County, Ohio

ATTEST: _________________________, Administrative Assistant
Summer Riley, Administrative Assistant
Bd of Lawrence County Commissioners
Lawrence County, Ohio