Commissioners’ 51st Business Meeting
55th Overall Meeting
November 25th, 2025
10:11 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 November 25, 2025
Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting Highlights – November 25, 2025
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners met for their regular business meeting on November 25, 2025. All three commissioners were present. Below is a clear and simple summary of the main actions and decisions made during the meeting:
Meeting Minutes and Property Actions
- The commissioners rescinded the previously approved minutes from November 13, 2025.
- A contract was approved for the demolition of the property located at 1200 1st Street in Ironton, which will be handled by the Lawrence County Land Bank.
- Corrected meeting minutes from November 13 and November 18, 2025 were approved.
Floodplain Permits Approved
- New and renewed floodplain permits were approved for several stream maintenance, grading, clearing, and infrastructure projects across the county, including work by private property owners, Columbia Gas of Ohio, and Windsor Township.
Financial and Administrative Approvals
- Appropriations and transfers under $75,000 dated November 25, 2025 were approved.
- An $11,800 annual service agreement with Tek84 was approved for the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office.
- The 2025 Health Insurance Stipend List was approved.
- A memorandum of understanding addressing child abuse and neglect for Children Services was approved.
- The monthly report for the Department of Job and Family Services for October 2025 was received and filed.
- The Lawrence County Port Authority was designated as the lead entity for Brownfields Program applications.
Appointments and Personnel Matters
- Rickey Cox was appointed to the Lawrence County Regional Planning Commission for a term running from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028.
- The resignation of Bethany Jones, part-time EMT, effective November 12, 2025, was accepted.
- A letter of commendation was approved for Sue Robinson.
- The commissioners approved a request to award Lisa Massie a one-time $5,000 bonus, a 10% salary increase, and additional time accrual in recognition of more than 25 years of service with Job and Family Services.
Planning Requests and Executive Sessions
- Commissioners requested updated plans from architects and the County Administrator for the Lock 27 and Burlington ACGP projects.
- The board entered multiple executive sessions to discuss real estate, legal contracts, and personnel matters. No public action was taken during these sessions.
The meeting concluded with all approved motions passing by majority or unanimous roll call votes, with noted abstentions where applicable.
Source: Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting Minutes, November 25, 2025 [oai_citation:0‡11-25-2025 Commissioners Minutes.pdf](sediment://file_00000000ac08720c8e088bd276669b6f)
Full Text of Meeting Minutes from November 25, 2025
Commissioners’ 51st Business Meeting
55th Overall Meeting
November 25th, 2025
10:11 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 Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Finley
To rescind the Meeting Minutes on November 13, 2025.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday ABSTAIN Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Finley
To approve and sign the contract for the demolition of 1200 1st St Ironton to the Lawrence County Land Bank
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday ABSTAIN Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Finley
To approve the Meeting Minutes on November 13, 2025, and November 18, 2025, as corrected.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To approve the following floodplain permits submitted by the Soil and Water Conservation District:
New:
2025-879 Jeanne Coffman Schneider-Stream maintenance project located at 1809 Co. Rd. 36.
2025-880 Roger D. Epperson-Clearing of brush and removal of trees projects located on Twp. Rd. 1294.
Renewal:
2025-877 Paul Anthony Herrell-Stream maintenance project located at 13269 St. Rt. 141.
2025-878 Jim Herrell-Stream maintenance project located at 238 Twp. Rd. 101.
2025-881 Columbia Gas of Ohio-pipeline replacement project located at the intersection of Charley Creek Macedonia Rd. East & Charley Creek Rd.
2025-882 Windsor Township-Grading, culvert, paving & ditch maintenance projects located on Twp. Rd. R.O.W.
2025-883 Norman R. & Hazel Humphrey- Filling & grading project located at 230 Pvt. Dr. 422 Twp. Rd. 101.
2025-884 David Keathley-Bridge/culvert and Stream maintenance projects located at 9560 St. Rt. 775.
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 November 25th, 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 Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To approve and sign the Tek84 Annual Service Agreement for $11,800.00, requested by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To approve the 2025 Health Insurance Stipend List, submitted by Greg Kline, Deputy Auditor.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Finley
To approve and sign the Children Services Memorandum of Understanding to Address Child Abuse and Neglect.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To receive and file the Lawrence County Department of Job and Family Services
Monthly Report – Ending October 2025.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To approve and sign the resolution Designating the Lawrence County Port Authority as the Lead Entity for the Brownfields Program Applications.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To appoint Rickey Cox to the Lawrence County Regional Planning Commission for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Finley
To make the following personnel change:
Bethany Jones Resignation PT EMT Effective 11-12-2025
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To sign the Letter of Commendation for Sue Robinson
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To request plans from the architects and from CAO for the Lock 27 and Burlington ACGP projects.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
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 Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Finley
To meet in executive session with Dylan Bentley 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 Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Finley
To meet in executive session with Dylan Bentley and Corey Watson 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 Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Finley
To approve DJFS director’s request to award Lisa Massie a one-time bonus of $5,000, 10% raise on salary, and time accrual in January to reflect the amount allotted for 25+ years of service with the agency.
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