Commissioners’ 25th Business Meeting
34th Overall Meeting
July 22, 2025
10:16 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——————-Absent

Summary of Meeting Minutes from July 22, 2025

Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting Highlights – July 22, 2025

The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners held their 25th business meeting of the year on July 22, 2025. Here are the main points discussed:

Administrative Approvals

• Approved the corrected minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting.
• Approved new and renewal floodplain permits for filling, grading, stream maintenance, and manufactured home projects across the county.
• Approved appropriations and transfers under $75,000.
• Received certification from the County Auditor confirming that appropriations align with resource estimates.

Resolutions and Contracts

• Signed a resolution to proceed with the Developmental Disabilities Levy.
• Approved the final change order for the PW660 Law CR12-6867 Landslide Repair Project.
• Authorized the County Administrator to enter into real estate contracts on behalf of the board.
• Approved and signed the mortgage for Lawrence County Sports Park.
• Approved the sale of the former Ironton Municipal Garage to the Lawrence-Scioto Solid-Waste District.

Personnel Changes

• Hired Timothy Woods and Alexandrea Romine as part-time EMTs.

Appointments

• Reappointed Jeffery Eastham to the Lawrence County Regional Planning Commission through July 31, 2028.

Financial Approvals

• Transferred $1.2 million and appropriated funds upon certification by the budget commission.

Department Updates and Discussions

• EMS Director Dave Hamm and EMA Director Mike Boster discussed their new off-road rescue vehicle, already used in two rescues.
• Palmer Energy and CCAO service agreements saved the county $59,400 in electricity costs.

Community Announcements

• Commissioners congratulated Adyson Copley for placing in the Top 10 of Miss Teen USA and announced Miss Ohio will attend the next meeting.
• Announced a $2,500 Ohio Township Association Cemetery Grant for township cemetery maintenance and training.
• Washington Township Trustee Jerry Kelley requested assistance with water line installations; the board will follow up with Rural Water District and Scioto Water.
• Developmental Disabilities Director Julie Monroe announced a DD Levy kickoff event on August 1 at South Point Community Center.

Executive Sessions

• Met in executive sessions regarding real estate and legal contracts.

The meeting concluded with unanimous roll call votes and an adjournment by Commissioner Copley.

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——————-ABSENT

Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday

To approve the Meeting Minutes on July 14th, 2025, as corrected.

Roll Call: 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:

2025-807 David & Summer R. Maynard-Filling & grading project located at 652 Co. Rd. 31

2025-808 Williams Hicks-Filling & grading project located at 4153 St. Rt. 378

2025-815 Aaron Tyler & Jazlyn Bryan-Filling & grading and Manufactured home projects located at 54 Pvt. Rd. 50

Renewal:

2025-806 Charles Gill Brace III-Stream maintenance project located at 4217 Co. Rd. 6

2025-809 Garrett & Julie Crawford-Stream maintenance project located at 5897 Co. Rd. 16

2025-810 Mark Crawford-Brush clearing & Stream maintenance projects located at 6623 Co. Rd. 16

2025-811 Dale Mootz-Stream maintenance project located at 6193 Co. Rd. 19

2025-812 Robert & Geraldine Null-Stream maintenance projects located at 2868 St. Rt. 378 and across from 6737 St. Rt. 217

2025-813 Danny Holschuh-Campers/shelters in a floodplain project located beside 7180 Co. Rd. 107

2025-814 Fayette Township-Grading, culverts, paving and ditch maintenance projects located on Twp. Rd. R.O.W’s

2025-816 Symmes Valley Local Schools-Filling & grading, materials storage and accessory structure project located at 13959 St. Rt. 141

Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley

To approve the following appropriations and transfers dated July 22, 2025, under $75,000.00 submitted by Dylan Bentley, County Administrator and Chris Kline.

Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday

To receive and sign the Resolution to Proceed for the Developmental Disabilities Levy.

Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley

To make the following personnel change:

Timothy Woods New Hire Part-Time EMT

Alexandrea Romine New Hire Part-Time EMT

Roll Call: 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 Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley

To receive and sign the Final Change Order for PW660 Law CR12-6867 Landslide Repair Project

Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday

To approve the reappointment of Jeffery Eastham to the Lawrence County Regional Planning Commission effective August 1, 2025, and ending July 31st. 2028.

Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday

To meet in executive session with Dylan Bentley, Chris Kline and Gary Rambacher regarding real estate.

Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Call Back: Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday

To meet in executive session with Dylan Bentley regarding legal contracts.

Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Call Back: Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley

Transfer $1,200,000.00 from P00-17A-061-000 to N63-01A-157-061.

Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley

Once certified by budget commission, appropriate $1,200,000.00 to N63-01A-011-000

Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday

To give the County Administrator authority to enter into real estate contracts on behalf of the board.

Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday

Approve and sign Mortgage for Lawrence County Sports Park

Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday

Approve sale of former Ironton Municipal Garage to Lawrence-Scioto Solid-Waste District and give County Administrator signing authority for all required closing documents.

Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes

EMS Director Dave Hamm spoke about their joint project with EMA Director Mike Boster on outfitting their utility vehicle for off-road rescue. It has already been used twice for this. He and the Commissioners also spoke about partnering with the Search & Rescue team with training.

Dylan Bentley spoke about the service agreement the Commissioners entered with the CCAO and Palmer Energy, which helped the county save $59400 on electricity costs.

Commissioner Holliday congratulated Adyson Copley for placing Top 10 in the Miss Teen Usa and wanted everyone to look out for what is next for her. Commissioner Holliday also said Miss Ohio would be at the following meeting. Commissioner Copley also said how proud he was of his daughter and her project she is working on will be impactful for the community.

Commissioner Holliday announced a grant opportunity through the Ohio Township Association. The 2025 Cemetery Grant, up to $2,500 to defray the cost of exceptional maintenance or training of cemetery personnel regarding maintenance and operation of the cemetery. The is a grant opportunity for all the townships, more information will be in the Commissioners’ Office.

Trustee Jerry Kelley from Washington Township asked for assistance from the Commissioners regarding installing water lines on County Road 33 in the township. Commissioner Holliday said he had advocated for the installation with Rural Water District and Scioto Water. They are still waiting for confirmation from these water companies on a result. Commissioner Copley said the Rural Water District would be the main office working on this case; they help with grant funding to benefit various water projects in the county. Commissioner Copley stated they would refer this case to these groups again and give Trustee Kelley an update.

Julie Monroe, Director of Developmental Disabilities announced a kickoff event, August 1st 6-8PM at the South Point Community Center. This event will provide food, music, and provide information about the DD Levy for those interested.

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