Commissioners’ 21st Business Meeting
29th Overall Meeting
June 17, 2025
10:02 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 17, 2025

Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting Highlights – June 17, 2025

The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners held its 21st business meeting of the year on June 17. Here are the main actions and updates:

Administrative Approvals

• Meeting minutes from June 10, 2025, were approved with corrections.
• Floodplain permits were renewed for Riley Development Company and Elizabeth Township Trustees for grading and maintenance work.
• Financial appropriations and transfers were approved, including a $325,000 transfer for the Solid Waste Building and CDBG grant allocations for administrative and flood projects totaling over $700,000.

Appointments and Contracts

• Chris Kline was appointed Acting Administrator.
• Jessica Malone was hired as a full-time Pound Keeper for the Animal Shelter.
• The Commissioners signed an agreement with the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission for 2026 participation.
• A grant agreement for Community Corrections and a resolution to apply for the Rural Industrial Park Program were approved.
• The board passed a resolution of necessity for a new levy to support the Lawrence County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Authorization and Executive Session

• The Acting Administrator was given authority to sign legal documents between meetings.
• An executive session was held with Brigham Anderson and Ralph Kline to discuss real estate and legal contracts.
• Approval was given for legal counsel to prepare liens on behalf of Lawrence County and the Port Authority.

Community Updates

• Charles L. shared that Macedonia Church renovations will be done in the next few months and they are seeking someone for daily operations.
• Commissioner Holliday suggested the tourism board could help support community efforts like the church.
• Commissioner Finley praised EMS staff for their skillful response in a recent emergency.

The meeting ended with all roll call votes recorded as unanimous unless otherwise noted, and the session was officially adjourned.

Complete Meeting Minutes Text:

Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley

To approve the Meeting Minutes on June 10th, 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:

None

Renewal:

2025-793 Riley Development Company, Inc.-Filling & grading project located at 350 Co. Rd. 775

2025-794 Riley Development Company, Inc.-Filling & grading and Materials storage projects located at 6300 Co. Rd. 107 ( Shade Drive behind Proctorville Flea Mkt.)

2025-795 Elizabeth Township Trustees-Grading, culvert, paving & maintenance projects located on Township Road R.O.W.

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

Motion by Commissioner Finley , Seconded by Commissioner Copley

To approve the following appropriations and transfers dated June 17th, 2025, under $75,000.00 submitted by Dylan Bentley, County Administrator.

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 June 17th, 2025, over $75,000.00 submitted by Parker Rowe, Director of Finance.

Transfers:

N00-10A-061-099 to N63-01A-157-061 (Solid Waste Building Advance) $325,000.00

Appropriations:

N00-10A-061-099 (Advance Out) $325,000.00

N63-01A-011-000 (Misc. Exp.) $325,000.00

N63-01A-161-099 (Repayment of Advance) $325,000.00

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

Motion by, Commissioner Copley Seconded by, Commissioner Holliday

To approve the following appropriations dated June 17th, 2025, in accordance with the CDBG grant agreement submitted by Parker Rowe, Director of Finance.

T90-11C-052-071 (Admin) $ 30,000.00

T90-11C-068-071 (Flood & Drainage) $693,200.00

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

Motion by, Commissioner Holliday Seconded by, Commissioner Finley

To receive and sign the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission 2026 Local Participating Funds Resolution

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

Motion by, Commissioner Finley Seconded by, Commissioner Holliday

To approve the hiring of Jessica Malone as Full-Time Pound Keeper and allow the Acting Administrator or the Animal Shelter Director take all necessary actions to fulfill the hiring as needed.

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

Motion by, Commissioner Finley Seconded by, Commissioner Holliday

To receive and sign the Resolution submitted by the Lawrence Economic Development Corporation to apply for the Rural Industrial Park Program.

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

Motion by, Commissioner Finley Seconded by, Commissioner Copley

To appoint Chris Kline as the Acting Administrator.

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

Motion by, Commissioner Holliday Seconded by, Commissioner Finley

To grant the Administrator/Acting Administrator authority to approve and sign all legal documents on behalf of the commissioners, that may be due prior to the next commissioner meeting.

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

Motion by, Commissioner Copley Seconded by, Commissioner Holliday

To sign and receive the Community Corrections Grant Agreement for the Court of Common Pleas Adult Probation Department.

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

Motion by, Commissioner Finley Seconded by, Commissioner Copley

To sign and receive the Resolution of Necessity of a Levy for the Lawrence County Board of Developmental Disabilities

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 Brigham Anderson and Ralph Kline regarding Real Estate and Legal Contract.

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 approve Brigham Anderson to prepare a lien for Lawrence County and Kurt Anderson to prepare a lien for the Port Authority in regard to real estate.

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

Appointments:

Charles L. announced the Macedonia Church renovations will be finished in the next few months. The church is searching for someone to handle day-to-day operations for the church.

DeAnna Holliday discussed the tourism board which may be beneficial to this cause. Noted the commissioners could have a meeting once renovations are completed.

Mike Finley commended EMS for skills and handling an emergency effectively.

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