Commissioners hear from Tri-County Help Center

The Board of Commissioner’s meeting last week began with bid openings for a wave of demolition grants. There were four structures in the first group; two at 100 W. Main St. in Hopedale and two at 41720 Rumley Rd. E in Rumley Township. Six companies bid for each of these buildings for demolition only with four of them also bidding on the necessary asbestos abatement. The demo project was awarded to Dig It Man for a total cost of $20,500 and the asbestos abatement was awarded to H & H Environmental for a total cost of $4,020.

The second group also had four structures on two properties, both in Scio: 111 Maple Ave. and 107 Eastport St. The same companies bid on this group as the first with the demo portion being awarded to Damien Kovarick for $20,150 and the asbestos abatement being awarded, again, to H & H Environmental for $3,100.

Commissioners heard from Megan Talkington and Danielle Manbeck of Tri-County Help Center who shared that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Talkington read a proclamation, “Sexual assault is a pervasive and devastating crime that affects individuals of all genders, ages, races, and backgrounds, causing profound and lasting harm to survivors and communities. The month of April provides an opportunity to raise awareness about sexual assault, educate communities about prevention strategies, and support survivors in their journey towards healing and justice. It is imperative that we as a society come together to challenge harmful attitudes, behaviors, and systems that perpetuate sexual violence and create environments where all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and equality. By fostering open dialogue, providing resources, and promoting bystander intervention, we can create safer and more inclusive communites where sexual assault is not tolerated and survivors are supported.”

Commissioners accepted the proclamation. “We, the Harrison County Commissioners do hereby proclaim the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Let us join together to advocate for survivors, raise awareness, and work toward a future free from sexual violence.”

An agreement from the previous week was rescinded as it did not have the correct address, as it will be processed through the HARCATUS main location and not the Cadiz location. It also contained an incorrect monetary amount.

The grant will help provide nutritional food assistance to older Ohioans in Harrison County and HARCATUS will receive $30,000, not the previous $20,000 that was reported, for assistance through nutrition strategies, nutrition programs such as home-delivered meals, and assistance in accessing or applying for public benefits such as SNAP.