Harrison County commissioners approve opioid settlement, property disposal

The Harrison County Commissioners approved a pair of resolutions and one agreement, including familiar items related to equipment disposal and opioid settlements Sept. 16.

Resolution 35-25 addressed “unneeded, obsolete or unfit personal property” with a value of less than $2,500. The only item listed was a set of Avaya phones in possession of the commissioners. The board unanimously approved salvaging or disposing of the equipment.

Resolution 34-24 involved the ongoing opioid litigation, this one titled the “Sandoz Settlement.” The resolution stated that Harrison County, as a participating subdivision, agrees to the terms of the settlement. Any money received must be used for specific purposes outlined in the agreement, such as fighting opioid addiction. Settlement funds cannot be placed into the county’s general fund. The board approved the resolution unanimously.

The commissioners also approved Agreement 40-25 with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The subgrant agreement with the Harrison County Child Support Enforcement Agency is intended to provide financial assistance, administrative oversight and technical training. It also establishes monitoring requirements to ensure compliance with funding conditions and allows for recovery of any funds not properly used.

In other business, Commissioner Paul Prevot was appointed to serve on the One Ohio Region 11 Board, with Commissioner Amy Norris designated as an alternate.