Commissioners’ 45th Business Meeting
46th Overall Meeting
October 7, 2025
10:06 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 7, 2025
Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting Highlights – October 7, 2025
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners met on October 7, 2025, at 10:06 a.m. All three commissioners were present: Dr. Colton Copley (President), DeAnna Holliday (Vice President), and Mike Finley (Member). Here are the key actions from the meeting:
Minutes Approval
- The commissioners approved the meeting minutes from September 30, 2025, as corrected.
Floodplain Permits
- The board approved three renewal floodplain permits submitted by the Soil and Water Conservation District (no new permits were listed):
- 2025-857 (Eric Justice) – Filling and grading at 1833 County Road 32
- 2025-858 (Eric Justice) – Filling and grading at 1233 County Road 32
- 2025-859 (Javie and Kim Staggs Family V LLP) – Filling and grading at 10908 State Route 7
Financial Actions
- The commissioners approved appropriations and transfers under $75,000 submitted by County Administrator Dylan Bentley. (Commissioner Finley abstained; Commissioners Holliday and Copley voted yes.)
- The board approved an appropriation of $250,000 to a contract services account (B50-11A-006-000).
Personnel Updates
- The commissioners approved EMS staffing changes, moving the following employees from part-time to full-time:
- Anthony Clark – PT Paramedic to FT Paramedic
- Megan Campbell – PT EMT to FT EMT
- Austin Majher – PT EMT to FT EMT
- Katelyn Speakman – PT EMT to FT EMT
Recorder’s Office
- The board accepted a Continuation of Monies proposal submitted by County Recorder Lori Morris.
Road Project Update
- The commissioners approved and signed the final change order for the PW666 Law CR5-10687 Landslide Repair project.
Executive Sessions
- The board entered executive session (private discussion) three times to talk about:
- Legal contracts (with Dylan Bentley and Corey Watson)
- Real estate (with Dylan Bentley and Corey Watson)
- Personnel matters (with Dylan Bentley)
- Each executive session ended with a roll call confirming the board returned to open session.
Proclamation
- The commissioners signed a proclamation celebrating Vertiv’s 25 years in Lawrence County.
The meeting was adjourned by Commissioner Copley. All votes were unanimous unless noted above.
Commissioners’ 45th Business Meeting
46th Overall Meeting
October 7th, 2025
10:06 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 Finley
To approve the Meeting Minutes on September 30th, 2025, as corrected.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Finley
To approve the following floodplain permits submitted by the Soil and Water Conservation District:
New:
None
Renewal:
2025-857 Eric Justice-Filling & grading project located at 1833 Co. Rd. 32
2025-858 Eric Justice-Filling & grading project located at 1233 Co. Rd. 32
2025-859 Javie and Kim Staggs Family V LLP- Filling & grading project located at 10908 St. Rt. 7
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To approve the following appropriations and transfers dated October 7th, 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 Holliday
To approve the following personnel changes:
Anthony Clark PT Paramedic to FT Paramedic
Megan Campbell PT EMT to FT EMT
Austin Majher PT EMT to FT EMT
Katelyn Speakman PT EMT to FT EMT
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To accept the Continuation of Monies proposal, submitted by Lori Morris, County Recorder.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To approve and sign the final Change Order for PW666 Law CR5-10687 Landslide Repair project
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To approve the appropriation of $250,000 to B50-11A-006-000 (Contract Services)
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
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 Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To meet in executive session with Dylan Bentley and Corey Watson regarding 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 Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Finley
To meet in executive session with Dylan Bentley 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 Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To sign the proclamation celebrating Vertiv’s 25 years in Lawrence County
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