NEWS RELEASE

DEFIANCE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2015

The Board of Defiance County Commissioners met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, August 3, 2015 in the Conference Room in the Commissioners’ conference at 500 Court Street, Suite A, Defiance, Ohio 43512. Commissioner Thomas L. Kime called the meeting to order. Also present were Commissioner Ryan Mack and Otto L. Nicely, Sherry Carnahan, Finance Manager/Administrator, and Stephanie Metz, Clerk.

Russ Herman, Defiance County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, met with the Commissioners to discuss pending and imminent legal matters.

The Commissioners met in General Session and approved and signed various resolutions, contracts and documents. The Commissioners also reviewed the calendar of events and discussed upcoming meetings.

Warren Schlatter, Defiance County Engineer, met with the Commissioners to provide a weekly update. Warren informed the Board that Gerken Paving, Inc. has started the widening of Harris Road; Ward Construction Co. has started the chip sealing. Roadside grading is to begin on Openlander Road and Powers Road/Krouse Road areas.

Rick Weaver, Ellen Smith, and Ryan Shrack, Maumee Valley Planning Organization, met with the Commissioners, Defiance City Mayor Armstrong, and Warren Schlatter to discuss implementing a Transportation Improvement District. The Board will begin the process of establishing County-wide Transportation Improvement District.

Ron Cereghin, Defiance County Maintenance Supervisor, met with the Commissioners to discuss the Courthouse. Ron informed the Board that the air conditioning units for portions of the Courthouse were being installed; crews continue to work on the interior of the first floor.

Release Approved: ____________________________________________________

Thomas L. Kime, Defiance County Commissioner