Commissioners’ 20th Business Meeting
28th Overall Meeting
June 10, 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 June 10, 2025

Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting Highlights – June 10, 2025

The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners held their 20th business meeting of the year on June 10. Below are the main takeaways:

Administrative Approvals

• Approved corrected meeting minutes from May 27, 2025.
• Approved a mix of new and renewed floodplain permits for residential, commercial, and maintenance projects across the county.
• Accepted financial appropriations and transfers under $75,000 and certified that all appropriations matched official resource estimates.

Personnel Changes

• Approved the new hire of Ayden Harrel as a part-time EMT.
• Approved the new hire of Timothy Barnett for Child Protective Services.

Contracts and Reports

• Approved an EAP Management Agreement with UK Kings Daughter Medical Center.
• Received and filed financial reports from EMS and DJFS for April 2025.
• Received the Annual Report from the County Engineer’s Office.
• Accepted and awarded a project bid to Alan Stone Co., Inc.

Liquor Permit Reviews

• Received and responded to liquor permit requests for South Point Enterprise Inc. and Kaival Property Inc. (DBA Cash Stop).

Grant and Resolution Actions

• Approved a subgrant agreement with the Ohio Department of Public Safety under the 2024 Edward Byrne Grant.
• Created a Resolution of Necessity for a 2.5 mill continuing Developmental Disabilities (DD) Levy.

Executive Session

• Held a session regarding personnel matters, including hiring, firing, and reprimands.

Community Updates

• The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) shared initiatives supporting local farmers and their engagement with the landbank.
• Third and Center highlighted their senior center programs and announced their upcoming Summer Solstice celebration with art, music, and a talent show.
• EMS shared 2024 CARES data showing a 43.5% pre-hospital pulse return rate, surpassing the 30% national average.
• Missy Evans introduced the “Impact Prevention Party in the Park.”
• Commissioner Finley reported on the successful SPNYS event.
• Commissioner Holliday announced the “Fill the Freezer” initiative in partnership with the Lawrence Foundation and the County Fair.
• Administrator Dylan Bentley announced the Lawrence County Pickleball Tournament and praised student-athletes who competed at the State Track Meet.

The meeting was adjourned by Commissioner Copley, with all roll call votes recorded as noted above.

Complete Meeting Minutes Text:

Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday

To approve the Meeting Minutes on May 27th, 2025, as corrected.

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley

To approve the following floodplain permits submitted by the Soil and Water Conservation District:

New:

2025-786 Heffner Sand & Gravel LLC-Removal of top soil and outbuildings projects located at 159 Pvt. Rd. 5863

Renewal:

2025-785 Ice Creek Land Company-Filling & grading and bridge projects located on Co. Rd. 181

2025-787 Michael Manns-Filling & grading and Materials storage projects located at 95 Pvt. Dr. 5994

2025-788 Michael Manns-Stream Maintenance project located at 5852 Co. Rd. 1

2025-789 Michael Manns-Filling & grading and Non-residential structure project located at 5852 Co. Rd. 1

2025-790 Timothy D. Martin-Bridge, installation of concrete barriers, conduit in creek for electrical and Stream Maintenance projects located at 52 Pvt. Dr. 7184 Co. Rd. 15

2025-791 Dallas Tibbs-Filling & grading and 4 (four) post shelter by the pool projects located at 9063 St. Rt. 378

2025-792 Kirby Milem-Filling & grading and bridge/culvert project located at 6339 Co. Rd. 1

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 June 10th, 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 receive and file the Certificate of County Auditor that the total appropriations from each fund do not exceed the Official Estimate of Resources

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by, Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley

To approve the new hire of Ayden Harrel, Part-Time EMT

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by, Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday

To receive and file the submission of April 2025 EMS Financial Reports

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by, Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday

To approve the EAP Management Agreement contract and the Trade Name Form from UK Kings Daughter Medical Center.

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by, Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Finley

To receive and file the Annual Report from the Engineer’s Office submitted by Patrick Leighty, County Engineer.

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by, Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Finley

Motion to approve the following bid and award it to Alan Stone Co., Inc.

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by, Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley

To receive and file the Depart of Job and Family Services Monthly Report Ending April 2025 submitted by Missy Evans, Director.

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by, Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Finley

To approve the Child Protective Services new hire of Timothy Barnett, submitted by Missy Evans, Director.

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by, Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley

To receive and respond to the Liquor Permit for South Point Enterprise Inc. sent by the Ohio Division of Liquor Control

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by, Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley

To receive and respond to the Liquor Permit for Kaival Property Inc. DBA Cash Stop sent by the Ohio Division of Liquor Control

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by, Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley

To approve and sign the subgrant award agreement with the Ohio Department of Public Safety Ohio 2024 Edward Byrne Grant 2024-JG-A01, submitted by Dave Marcum, Prosecutor’s Office.

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 Personnel, hire, fire, reprimand.

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley, Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Call Back Roll Call Commissioner Finley ABSTAIN Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by, Commissioner Holliday

To receive and file Administrator’s submission from 6/2 – 6/6 submitted by Dylan Bentley, Administrator.

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley No Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday

To receive and create a Resolution of Necessity of a Levy for the 2.5mill continual DD Levy

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

Appointments:

Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) – Discusses their various programs benefitting farmers as well as getting farmers involved with the landbank. Half of the organization is organic certifiers, and the other half is agricultural education and policy. They help farmers with production, certification, funding and many other items. They are advocates for farmers’ needs and ensure their voices are heard.

Commissioner Finley and Dylan Bentley discuss the use of the landbank to benefit local farmers and get farmers interested in micro farming.

Third and Center – Amanda Clary presented information on Third and Center’s senior center program. They are meeting on Fridays at Briggs Library. She also presented their summer solstice event which entails various activities like first-cast fishing, live music at noon, art and food market, and a talent show. The program focuses on celebrating local talent.

Dave Hamm of EMS – CARES Data came back for 2024, 43.5% of those in pre-cardiac arrest incidents received a pulse back before reaching the hospital. This is above the national average, which is 30%

Missy Evans – Presented the Impact Prevention Party in the Park

Mike Finley- Stated that the SPNYS event went well.

Deanna Holliday – Presented the Fill the Freezer event in partnership with Lawrence Foundation and Lawrence County Fair

Dylan Bentley – Announced the Lawrence County Pickleball Tournament. Dylan also commended the local student-athletes who represented the county in the State Track Meet.