Commissioners’ 9th Business Meeting
12th Overall Meeting
March 10th, 2026
10:01 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:
Mrs. DeAnna Holliday, President——–Present
Dr. Colton Copley, Vice President——–Present
Mr. Mike Finley, Member——————-Present
Summary of Meeting Minutes from March 10, 2026
Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting Highlights – March 10, 2026
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners met for a regular session on March 10, 2026. Here is a simple summary of the main actions and updates from the meeting:
Administrative Approvals
- The commissioners approved the corrected minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting.
- Several floodplain permits were approved, including projects for Columbia Gas of Ohio, Union Township Trustees, and William and Karen Moore.
- Appropriations and transfers dated March 10, 2026, under $75,000 were approved.
- Change Order 1 was approved for the Lawrence County/Village Joint Resurfacing 2024 project.
Appointments and Reappointments
- Sam Cramblit, Sandy Blackburn, and Mike McKee were reappointed to the Lawrence County Port Authority for new three-year terms ending December 31, 2028.
- Bill Grimes and Robby Brown were appointed to the Airport Advisory Board.
Reports and Property Action
- The board received and filed the EMS Monthly Report for February 2026.
- After an executive session about real estate and legal contracts, the commissioners authorized the County Administrator to sign closing documents for the purchase of 1120 Wyanoke Street in Ironton.
Personnel
- Following an executive session about personnel, the commissioners approved hiring John Deboard as part-time Dog Warden at $15 per hour.
Community Support
- The board approved a $3,000 donation to the Foundation for the Tri-State for the Appalachian Front Porch Campaign.
- The board also approved a $2,000 donation to Fairland Athletic Boosters, Inc. in support of the Fairland High School Girls’ Basketball Team’s Final Four appearance.
Executive Sessions
- Commissioners met in executive session to discuss real estate, legal contracts, and personnel matters.
The meeting ended with all recorded roll call votes passing unanimously.
Full Text of Meeting Minutes from March 10th, 2026
Commissioners’ 9th Business Meeting
12th Overall Meeting
March 10th, 2026
10:01 a.m.
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The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners met in a Regular Session on the above date and time.
Commissioner Holliday, President of the Board, opened the meeting with roll call:
Mrs. DeAnna Holliday, President Present
Dr. Colton Copley, Vice President Present
Mr. Mike Finley, Member Present
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To approve the Meeting Minutes on March 3rd, 2026, as corrected.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To approve the following floodplain permits submitted by the Soil and Water Conservation District:
Renewal:
2026-742 Columbia Gas of Ohio -pipeline replacement via Open Trenching located on Charley Creek Rd. (Co. Rd. 144)
2026-743 Union Township Trustees-Materials storage project located at 66 Co. Rd. 3
2026-744 William & Karen Moore-Filling & grading and none-residential (garage) structure project located at 55 Twp. Rd. 158
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Finley
To approve the following appropriations and transfers dated March 10th, 2026, under $75,000.00 submitted by Dylan Bentley, County Administrator.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To approve and sign Change Order 1 for DOAB06 Lawrence County/Village Joint resurfacing 2024 project.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Finley
To reappoint Sam Cramblit, Sandy Blackburn, and Mike McKee to the Lawrence County Port Authority for a three-year term expiring 12/31/2028.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To appoint Bill Grimes and Robby Brown to the Airport Advisory Board.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To receive and file the EMS Monthly Report ending February 2026.
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 real estate and 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 Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To authorize Administrator to sign all closing documents and required items for the acquisition of 1120 Wyanoke Street, Ironton, Ohio.
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 regarding personnel – hire.
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 John Deboard as Dog Warden – part time, $15/hr.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
Approve donation to Foundation for the Tri-State for the Appalachian Front Porch Campaign in the amount of $3,000.00.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To donate $2,000 to the Fairland Athletic Boosters, INC. for the Fairland High School Girls’ Basketball Team’s Final Four appearance.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Commissioner Holliday adjourned the meeting.
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DeAnna Holliday, President
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Dr. Colton Copley, 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