Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting Minutes, October 6, 2026
Summary
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on October 6, 2026. The main actions and updates are below, with the complete record following.
Administrative approvals
- Approved the corrected minutes from September 29, 2026.
- Approved appropriations and transfers under $75,000.00 dated October 6, 2026, submitted by the County Administrator.
- Received and filed the DJFS Monthly Report for July 2026.
Floodplain permits
- Approved five floodplain permit renewals submitted by the Soil and Water Conservation District, covering bridge and bank stabilization, filling and grading, non-residential structure, and grading, culvert, and paving projects at multiple locations across the county.
Appointments and other actions
- Appointed Doug Korstanje to the KYOVA Board.
- Approved the Request for Release of Funds and Exemption Forms requested by ILCAO; Commissioner Finley abstained.
- Approved the amended CRA document.
Public comments and presentations
- J.D. Watson presented a petition with over 100 signatures supporting side-by-side use on county roads and discussed recreational and economic benefits; the commissioners expressed support.
- Clerk of Courts Mike Patterson discussed inspections and registration services.
- Commissioner Holliday highlighted regional tourism opportunities; Commissioner Finley shared positive feedback about the truck provided to the food bank.
Executive sessions
- The commissioners entered three executive sessions during the meeting: one with Dylan Bentley, Colton Kuhn, and Judge Sanders regarding real estate, personnel compensation, and legal contracts; one with Dylan Bentley, Colton Kuhn, and Bill Nenni regarding real estate and personnel hire; and one with Dylan Bentley and Colton Kuhn regarding real estate and legal contracts. Each session concluded with a unanimous call-back vote; no session substance is recorded in the minutes.
Full minutes
Members present
- Mrs. DeAnna Holliday, President
- Dr. Colton Copley, Vice President
- Mr. Mike Finley, Member
Commissioner Holliday, President of the Board, opened the meeting with roll call. All three members were present.
Actions, in order
- Moved by Commissioner Copley, seconded by Commissioner Holliday, to approve the meeting minutes of September 29, 2026, as corrected. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
- Moved by Commissioner Finley, seconded by Commissioner Copley, to approve the following floodplain permits submitted by the Soil and Water Conservation District. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
- Renewal, permit 2026-852: Estate of Arthur Bryant Jr. — Bridge and bank stabilization projects located across from 2479 Co. Rd. 52.
- Renewal, permit 2026-853: Dirk L. Plybon — Filling & grading project located at 373 Co. Rd. 3.
- Renewal, permit 2026-854: Filling & grading project located at 216 Co. Rd. 3.
- Renewal, permit 2026-855: Javie & Kim Staggs Family V LLP — Filling & grading and non-residential structure projects located at 10908 St. Rt. 7.
- Renewal, permit 2026-856: Symmes Township — Grading, culvert, paving and maintenance projects located on Twp. Rd. R.O.W’s.
- Moved by Commissioner Holliday, seconded by Commissioner Finley, to approve the appropriations and transfers dated October 6, 2026, under $75,000.00, submitted by Dylan Bentley, County Administrator. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
- Moved by Commissioner Copley, seconded by Commissioner Finley, to receive and file the DJFS Monthly Report for July 2026. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
- Moved by Commissioner Finley, seconded by Commissioner Holliday, to appoint Doug Korstanje to the KYOVA Board. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
- Moved by Commissioner Holliday, seconded by Commissioner Copley, to approve and sign the Request for Release of Funds and Exemption Forms requested by ILCAO. Roll call: Finley abstained; Holliday and Copley voted yes.
Public comments and presentations
J.D. Watson presented a petition with over 100 signatures supporting side-by-side use on county roads and discussed recreational and economic benefits. The Commissioners expressed support.
Clerk of Courts Mike Patterson discussed inspections and registration services.
Commissioner Holliday highlighted regional tourism opportunities, and Commissioner Finley shared positive feedback about the truck provided to the food bank.
Executive sessions
- Moved by Commissioner Holliday, seconded by Commissioner Finley, to meet in executive session with Dylan Bentley, Colton Kuhn, and Judge Sanders regarding real estate, personnel; compensation and legal contracts. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes. The board returned from executive session. Call-back roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
- Moved by Commissioner Holliday, seconded by Commissioner Copley, to meet in executive session with Dylan Bentley, Colton Kuhn, and Bill Nenni regarding real estate and personnel; hire. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes. The board returned from executive session. Call-back roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
- Moved by Commissioner Holliday, seconded by Commissioner Copley, to meet in executive session with Dylan Bentley and Colton Kuhn regarding real estate and legal contracts. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes. The board returned from executive session. Call-back roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
Moved by Commissioner Finley, seconded by Commissioner Holliday, to approve the amended CRA document. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
Commissioner Holliday adjourned the meeting.
Attestation
Board of Lawrence County Commissioners, Lawrence County, Ohio. Signed by DeAnna Holliday, President; Dr. Colton Copley, Vice President; and Mike Finley, Member. Attested by Colton Kuhn, Clerk, Board of Lawrence County Commissioners, Lawrence County, Ohio.
Official record
The signed minutes are the official record of this meeting.
Download the official signed minutes for October 6, 2026 (PDF)