Commissioners approve updated child-protection memorandum, advance resurfacing projects

Carroll County Commissioners met Dec. 1.

Job and Family Services Director Jennifer Burns presented the board with the county’s updated memorandum of understanding between JFS, local law enforcement, the humane society and community partners. The biennial document outlines responsibilities relating to the reporting, investigation and prosecution of child abuse and neglect cases.

Burns noted the updates were minor, largely grammatical, with the most significant change reflecting the state agency’s revised name from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. The commissioners approved the memorandum as presented.

In an unrelated matter, Commissioner Robert Wirkner reminded the public that the Emergency Services Appreciation will be held next Monday, Dec. 8, during the commissioners’ meeting. This will be held at a special time due to the clerks coming back from Columbus.

—APPROVED the disbursement request form and certification No. 1 to the Ohio Public Works Commission for the Carroll County 2025 Resurfacing Project H-1-2025, No. CN10AC, in the amount of $337,445.42 retroactive to Nov. 24.

—APPROVED the disbursement request form and certification No. 1 to the Ohio Public Works Commission for the Carroll County 2025 Resurfacing Project H-1-2025, No. DNAC04, in the amount of $125,686.66 retroactive to Nov. 24.

—APPROVED a special hauling permit to Sharp Turn Lumber for hauling over Avon Road in Washington Township; a $50,000 bond has been provided as required by Brian J. Wise, county engineer.

—HELD executive session for the discipline of a public employee beginning at 9:11 a.m. and ending 9:46 a.m. with no action taken.

—PAID the bills of $96,542.97.