Commissioners’ 24th Business Meeting
30th Overall Meeting
June 24, 2025
10:00 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———–—-Absent
Mrs. DeAnna Holliday, Vice President—Present
Mr. Mike Finley, Member——————-Present

Summary of Meeting Minutes from June 24, 2025

Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting Highlights – June 24, 2025

The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on June 24, 2025. Commissioner Copley was absent, while Commissioners Holliday and Finley were present to conduct county business. Here are the key takeaways:

Administrative Approvals

• Approved corrected meeting minutes from June 17, 2025.
• Floodplain permits were approved for solar panel installations, stream maintenance, and a manufactured home project.
• Routine appropriations and financial transfers under $75,000 were approved.

Personnel Changes

• Tyler Endicott was promoted from part-time to full-time EMT.
• Mike Misner and Chris Epperson moved from full-time to part-time paramedic roles.
• New hires included Patrick Misner (part-time paramedic), and Anna Beliles and Megan Bench (part-time basic EMTs).

Appointments and Contracts

• LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) member appointments were approved.
• The board entered executive session with ABM, Prosecutor Brigham Anderson, and Acting Administrator Chris Kline to discuss legal contracts.

Community Announcements

• Commissioner Finley reminded residents about upcoming county fair events and available cooling stations.
• Commissioner Holliday congratulated Olivia Fosson for being crowned Miss Ohio and wished her well in the national competition.

The meeting was adjourned by Commissioner Holliday. All roll call votes were unanimous among present members.

Complete Meeting Minutes Text:

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—————Absent

Mrs. DeAnna Holliday, Vice President—Present

Mr. Mike Finley, Member——————-Present

Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday To approve the Meeting Minutes on June 17, 2025, as corrected.

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes  Commissioner Holliday Yes

Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Finley

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

New:

2025-797 Shawn C. Ellixson-Installation of a 26-module count roof mounted photovoltaic system project located at 292 Twp. Rd. 1107.

2025-798 Brittany Black- Installation of a 31-roof mounted photovoltaic modules onto existing structure project located at 16 Twp. Rd. 1187.

2025-799 Edward Berry-Stream maintenance project located at 1987 Co. Rd. 37. 2025-801 Ashley Tackett-Manufactured home project located at 11385 St. Rt. 93.

Renewal:

2025-796 Herrell Farm LLC-Stream maintenance project located on Twp. Rd. 101. 2025-800 Travis Gates-Stream maintenance project located at 18705 St. Rt. 141.

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes  Commissioner Holliday Yes Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday

To approve the following appropriations and transfers dated June 24, 2025, under $75,000.00 submitted

by Chris Kline, Acting Administrator

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes  Commissioner Holliday Yes

Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Finley

To approve the following personnel changes:

Tyler Endicott Part-Time to Full-Time EMT

Mike Misner Full-Time to Part-Time Paramedic

Chris Epperson Full-Time to Part-Time Paramedic

Patrick Misner New Hire as Part-Time Paramedic

Anna Beliles New Hire as Part-Time Basic EMT

Megan Bench New Hire as Part-Time Basic EMT

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes

Motion by Commissioner Finley , Seconded by Commissioner Holliday

To receive and sign the Application of LEPC Member Appointments for Multiple Members submitted by Michael Boster.

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes

Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Finley

To meet in executive session with ABM, Brigham Anderson, and Chris Kline regarding legal contracts.

Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes

Call back: Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes

Mike Finley announced the upcoming fair as well as letting everyone know of the local cooling stations for the county.

DeAnna congratulated Olivia Fosson on becoming Miss Ohio and how she proud she was of Olivia. DeAnna wished her luck moving forward with nationals.

Commissioner Holliday 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