Commissioners’ 46th Business Meeting
48th Overall Meeting
October 14, 2025
10:04 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 October 14, 2025
Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting Highlights – October 14, 2025
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners met on October 14, 2025, at 10:04 a.m. All three commissioners were present: Dr. Colton Copley, DeAnna Holliday, and Mike Finley. Here are the main updates and actions they approved:
Administrative Approvals
- The commissioners approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes, with corrections.
- A floodplain permit renewal was approved for the Perry Township Trustees for grading, culvert, paving, and maintenance work in township road right-of-way areas.
- Appropriations and transfers under $75,000 submitted by the County Administrator were approved. (Commissioner Finley abstained from this vote.)
Appointments and Plans
- Commissioner DeAnna Holliday was named the official voting representative for County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) membership meetings, with Commissioner Mike Finley as the alternate.
- The board approved and signed the Prevention, Retention, Contingency Biennial Plan for the Department of Job and Family Services.
- Michael Gore and Amanda Carte were reappointed to the Lawrence County Developmental Disabilities Board for a four-year term (January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029).
Executive Sessions and Personnel
- The commissioners met in executive session with County Administrator Dylan Bentley and Missy Evans to discuss personnel matters, then returned to regular session.
- Summer Riley was hired as the Whole Child Committee Coordinator.
- The commissioners also met in executive session with Dylan Bentley and Corey Watson to discuss legal contracts and real estate, then returned to regular session.
Projects and Property Actions
- The County Administrator was given authority to work with the Prosecutor’s Office and handle required steps for advertising and bidding on the Lawrence County Dome and Storefront Project.
- An EMS vehicle (VIN 1FDWE3FS2GDC24990) was declared no longer needed by the county and was approved to be donated to the Search and Rescue Team.
- The commissioners received and filed paperwork submitted by Bill Toole.
The meeting ended after all motions were approved by roll call vote, with one abstention noted.
Full Text of Meeting Minutes from October 14, 2025
Commissioners’ 46th Business Meeting
48th Overall Meeting
October 14th, 2025
10:04 a.m.
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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
Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To approve the Meeting Minutes on October 7th, 2025, as corrected.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To approve the following floodplain permits submitted by the Soil and Water Conservation District:
New:
None
Renewal:
2025-860 Perry Township Trustees-grading, culvert, paving & maintenance projects located on Twp. Rd. R.O.W.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To approve the following appropriations and transfers dated October 14th, 2025, under $75,000.00 submitted by Dylan Bentley, County Administrator.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley ABSTAIN Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Finley
To designate Commissioner DeAnna Holliday as the Official Voting Representative and Commissioner Mike Finley as the Alternate for CCAO Membership Meetings
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To approve and sign the Prevention, Retention, Contingency Biennial Plan for the Department of Job and Family Services
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To reappoint Michael Gore and Amanda Carte to the Lawrence County Developmental Disabilities Board for a 4-year term – effective 01/01/2026 – 12/31/2029.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To meet in executive session with Dylan Bentley and Missy Evans regarding personnel.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Call Back: Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To hire Summer Riley as Whole Child Committee Coordinator
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Finley
To meet in executive session with Dylan Bentley and Corey Watson regarding legal contracts and real estate.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Call Back: Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To give the County Administrator authority to submit to Prosecutor and perform all necessary functions in the advertisement and bid procedure for the Lawrence County Dome and Storefront Project
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To declare the EMS Vehicle with VIN 1FDWE3FS2GDC24990 not needed by the County and donate this vehicle to the Search and Rescue Team.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To receive and file the paperwork from Bill Toole
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Commissioner 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: _________________________, Clerk
Colton Kuhn, Clerk
Bd of Lawrence County Commissioners
Lawrence County, Ohio