Commissioners’ 31st Business Meeting
41st Overall Meeting
September 9, 2025
10:18 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 September 9, 2025
Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting Highlights – September 9, 2025
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners held their 31st business meeting of the year on September 9, 2025. Here are the main takeaways:
Floodplain Permits Approved
- New permits granted for a stream maintenance project (Harris, SR 217) and a tiny house on wheels project (Ritchie, Co. Rd. 104).
- Renewals approved for two filling and grading projects by Dirk L. Plybon (Co. Rd. 3).
Financial Approvals
- Appropriations and transfers under $75,000 were approved, with Commissioner Finley abstaining.
Infrastructure Projects
- Resolutions authorized for the 2027 County Resurfacing Project, the County/Township Joint Resurfacing Project, and the County/Village Joint Resurfacing Project.
Liquor Permit Request
- The board approved and responded to a liquor permit request for Dollar General Store #19920 on SR 243.
America 250 Celebration
- Rich Donahue, representing the Lawrence County 250 Committee, shared fundraising plans including commemorative coins and county flags.
- The board approved donating $15,000 for 200 state coins.
Community Updates
- County Engineer Patrick discussed drainage issues and uncovering ditches.
- The commissioners expressed condolences for the passing of EMS crew member Mike Campbell.
- A letter regarding open burning was forwarded to the solid waste district.
Executive Sessions
- Sessions were held to discuss real estate, legal contracts, and personnel matters.
- The Lawrence County Land Bank was designated as the lead entity for the HB 96 Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program.
The meeting ended with unanimous roll call votes, except where noted, and was adjourned by Commissioner Copley.
Full Text of Meeting Minutes from September 9, 2025
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
Motion by Commissioner Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To approve the following floodplain permits submitted by the Soil and Water Conservation District:
New:
2025-845 Zachary & Tiffany Harris-Stream maintenance project located at 4742 St. Rt. 217
2025-846 Jason Ritchie-Tiny house on wheels project located at 1492 Co. Rd. 104
Renewal:
2025-847 Dirk L. Plybon-Fillling & grading project located at 373 Co. Rd. 3
2025-848 Dirk L. Plybon-Filling & grading project located at 216 Co. Rd. 3
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 September 9th, 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 Finley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To approve and sign the following Authorizing Legislation resolutions:
- 2027 County Resurfacing Project
- 2027 County/Township Joint Resurfacing Project
- 2027 County/Village Joint Resurfacing Project
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 Request for Dollar General Store #19920 at 4403 SR 243
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Rich Donahue, representing the Lawrence County 250 Committee, provided an update on the historical items and souvenirs being developed for the celebration. Donahue presented the idea of selling commemorative coins, both for the state of Ohio and Lawrence County, as a potential fundraising effort. The commissioners discussed the logistics and costs involved in producing and selling the coins, as well
as the potential profit margins. Donahue also presented the option of selling Lawrence County flags in various sizes as another fundraising opportunity.
Motion by Commissioner Copley, Seconded by Commissioner Holliday
To donate $15,000 to America 250-Lawrence County Ohio for 200 State Coins.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
The County Engineer, Patrick, discussed the process of addressing drainage issues and uncovering covered ditches in the county.
The commissioners expressed their condolences for the recent passing of EMS crew member, Mike Campbell, and acknowledged the importance of supporting the EMS team during this difficult time.
Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To receive and forward the letter regarding open burning to the solid waste district.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To meet in executive session regarding real estate and legal contracts with Dylan Bentley, Tresa Baker, Marie McKenzie and Amanda Butler.
Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Call back: Roll Call: Commissioner Finley Yes Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Commissioner Finley left the meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Holliday, Seconded by Commissioner Copley
To meet in executive session with Dylan Bentley regarding personnel and 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
To make the Lawrence County Land Bank the lead entity for the HB 96 Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program
Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Call Back: Roll Call: Commissioner Holliday Yes Commissioner Copley Yes
Commissioner Copley adjourned the meeting.
PROJECT FIRST IMPRESSION
Project First Impression is a collaboration between the Lawrence County Commissioners and the Lawrence-Scioto Solid Waste Management District. This initiative brings together law enforcement, trustees, mayors, officeholders, and citizens to work as one and stop people from illegally dumping and littering throughout the county.