Commissioners hear update on annex building improvements

Carroll County commissioners received an update on ongoing improvements at the county annex building during their June 1 meeting, with Commissioner Donald Leggett II outlining several projects still underway before additional offices move into the facility.

Leggett said county officials are awaiting a quote from Silco Fire and Security for panic buttons to be installed throughout the building. Once received, the proposal will be presented to the county security committee for approval and funding.

He also reported that electrical upgrades inside the annex have been completed, but officials are still waiting for American Electric Power to install a utility pole and transformer needed to provide adequate service to the building.

“The inside of the building, all the updates on the power have been done,” Leggett said. “We’re just waiting on the new pole with the transformer.”

Leggett said the work is important to ensure sufficient power is available before the Board of Elections relocates to the annex.

He also reported county officials are addressing a drainage issue involving a pipe running from the Job and Family Services kitchen to a drain near the Board of Elections area. Additional paving work is also pending as the county awaits an estimate from a contractor.

Commissioners also reminded residents of a major Ohio Department of Transportation road project that began June 1.

According to information shared by Clerk Melissa Schaar, state Route 39 is closed from state Route 524 in Mechanicstown to the Carroll-Columbiana county line west of Salineville for a major pavement rehabilitation project. Traffic is being detoured via state Route 524 and state Route 164, with the project expected to continue through Sept. 30.

Schaar also noted that chip-sealing work is underway on state Route 164 from Bergholz through Carroll County to Salineville. Traffic will be maintained with flaggers, and that project also is expected to be completed by Sept. 30.

In other business, commissioners:

—PAID bills totaling $102,612.50.

—APPROVED a renewal contract between Carroll County Job and Family Services and Belmont Pines Hospital effective May 1 through April 30, 2027, with a maximum payment amount of $150,000.

—APPROVED a driveway permit for Lisa Cook on Cinder Road in Lee Township.

—RECEIVED the May report from Carroll County Recorder Patricia Oyer, showing 2,194 documents filed during the month.