DARKE COUNTY – All three Commissioners, Matt Aultman, Marshall Combs, and Aaron Flatter, were present for the May 22, 2025, meeting. The meeting started at 1:30 p.m. The Commissioner’s first order of business the reading of session minutes from Thursday, the 15th. They were unanimously approved. The session proceeded with the examination and allowance of bills from the May 15th and May 22nd meetings. Vouchers amounting to $368,630.69 out of the General Fund, and outside funds of $239,817.78 for a total of $608,448.47, all were approved for payment.
Transfers of Appropriations were next for Vehicle and Ditch maintenance departments, and the Sewer Dept. The Vehicle Maintenance moved $12,350 from other operating to machinery equipment and repair (M&E), and $8,000 from M&E, minus $10,000 to machinery and equipment minus $10,000, both from the General fund. The Sewers moved $1,542.58 from M&E to vehicle maintenance, and Ditch Maintenance, and outside fund, moved $4,900 from full-time salary to term vacation and term compensation. All were approved.
Revenue and Appropriation increases were next for revenue, unknown at the beginning of the year, totaling $38,541.70
The Darke County road resurfacing (joint County-Township OPWC project) will receive sealed bids at the Commissioner’s office until 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26th, 2025, for 11.86 miles of County Road and 11.744 miles of township roads. Bid Documents may be had for $25 at the Engineer’s office.
The Commissioners will establish an Opioid Settlement Advisory Council to review and recommend the appropriate use of settlement funds. The council will be made up of 12 people for a 3-year term and will be appointed by the Commissioners through a letter of interest submitted to the board.
On November 22nd, the Commissioners accepted a Grant Contract for the Brownfield Remediation Program for the Hamilton Property on Broadway. Patriot Engineering and Environmental received the contract for $224,300.00. The Contract is to be completed by May 1, 2026.
The State Historic Preservation (SHPO) approved a waiver for the demolition of the old Brown Township Building on Weller Street in Ansonia. The Commissioners then accepted a contract from RTA Fleet Management Solutions to help update the Vehicle Maintenance Department. The cost is $12,350.00.
The Commissioner’s interest in the property at 303 Maple Ave. in Greenville has been subordinated to Second National Bank, division of Park National Bank. The Commissioners received a check for $10,250.00 for payment on a 2016 CHIP Rehab Grant dated 1/12/18 for said property.
The HVAC units on Goodwill will be replaced for $53,382.00 for two twenty-ton units. The old units are at the end of their lives. Habegger on Poe Avenue in Dayton will do the work; they were one of four bidders on the project.
Two certificates of Appointment for Ditch Maintenance were next: Matt Klackner as Supervisor and Evan VanSkyock for seasonal mower, effective May 27th.
A lease Termination Letter was sent to Bogey Aviation LLC for their use of Hangar D at the airport. The decision was made because of future needs and repairs. It must be vacated by June 30, 2025.
Before the session, at 1:15, a proclamation was read and presented for Mental Health Awareness Month. The Commissioners all commented that they hoped to raise awareness of this issue.
The Commissioner’s office is closed on Monday in Honor of Memorial Day. Session ended at 2:17 p.m.
