Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting Minutes, September 29, 2026

Full minutes

Members present

• Mrs. DeAnna Holliday, President
• Dr. Colton Copley, Vice President
• Mr. Mike Finley, Member

Commissioner Holliday, President of the Board, opened the meeting with roll call. All three members were present.

Actions, in order

1. Moved by Commissioner Copley, seconded by Commissioner Finley, to approve the meeting minutes of September 22, 2026, and September 24, 2026, as corrected. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
2. Moved by Commissioner Holliday, seconded by Commissioner Finley, to approve the following floodplain permits submitted by the Soil and Water Conservation District. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
   • New, permit 2026-846: George M. Tweel — filling & grading and residential structure projects located at 38 Twp. Rd. 1246.
   • Renewal, permit 2026-847: Justin Holland — stream maintenance project located at 1045 Co. Rd. 37.
   • Renewal, permit 2026-848: Edward Pratt — stream maintenance and debris removal projects located on Co. Rd. 17.
   • Renewal, permit 2026-849: Donovan Watson — stream maintenance and filling & grading projects located after 2809 Co. Rd. 37.
   • Renewal, permit 2026-850: Gregory Belville — filling & grading and stream maintenance projects located at 11423 Co. Rd. 14.
   • Renewal, permit 2026-851 — filling & grading and manufactured home projects located at 54 Pvt. Rd. 50.
3. Moved by Commissioner Finley, seconded by Commissioner Holliday, to approve the following appropriations and transfers dated September 29, 2026, under $75,000.00, submitted by Dylan Bentley, County Administrator. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
4. Moved by Commissioner Copley, seconded by Commissioner Holliday, to approve the following appropriation and transfer requested by Julie Monroe, Superintendent. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
   • Appropriation: $495,213.23 to B49-11A-061-000
   • Transfer: $495,213.23 from B49-11A-061-000 to B50-11A-157-061
5. Moved by Commissioner Holliday, seconded by Commissioner Copley, 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: Finley abstained; Holliday and Copley voted yes.
6. Moved by Commissioner Copley, seconded by Commissioner Holliday, to receive and file the Amended Official Certificate of Estimated Resources 2027 1st Filing. Roll call: Finley abstained; Holliday and Copley voted yes.
7. Moved by Commissioner Holliday, seconded by Commissioner Finley, to sign the letter of commendation for Maxine Jenkins. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
8. Moved by Commissioner Holliday, seconded by Commissioner Finley, to approve and sign the Lincoln Benefits Renewal, pending prosecutor approval. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
9. Moved by Commissioner Holliday, seconded by Commissioner Copley, to meet in executive session with Colton Kuhn and Bill Nenni regarding legal contracts and personnel; hire, fire. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes.
10. Moved by Commissioner Holliday, seconded by Commissioner Finley, to meet in executive session with Colton Kuhn regarding personnel; appointment. Roll call: Finley, Holliday, and Copley voted yes. Commissioner Holliday adjourned the meeting.

Reports and presentations

Jill McLeese and Robert Napier discussed the need for volunteer hours to access available trail grant funding. Judge Ballard committed to continued assistance through probation community service crews. The commissioners expressed support for promoting and coordinating volunteer opportunities.

Terryann Blizzard shared recruitment information for Scout Troop 106, which meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Central Christian Church in Ironton. The commissioners agreed to share the troop’s flyer on social media.

Carol Conway presented Lincoln National renewal rates: no increase for life insurance coverages, an 8% increase for short-term and long-term disability, and a 6% increase for dental. Other than dental, rates would be locked for two years. She also reviewed annual enrollment and assistance with unused AFLAC wellness benefits.

Mike Patterson discussed the economic benefits of ATV recreation and questions regarding registration and roadway use. The commissioners provided an update on coordination with Gallia County and state representatives to explore recreational opportunities. Discussion also included state registration and federal trail permit requirements.

Attestation

Board of Lawrence County Commissioners, Lawrence County, Ohio. Signed by DeAnna Holliday, President; Dr. Colton Copley, Vice President; and Mike Finley, Member. Attested by Colton Kuhn, Clerk.