On the agenda: Marion November 5, 2026 Regular Agenda — Flock Safety (Nov 5)

COMMISSIONERS
Andy Appelfeller
Kevin Davidson
Mark Davis

MARION COUNTY BUILDING
(740) 223-4001

222 W. Center Street • Marion, Ohio 43302-3646

Fax # (740) 383-1190

The Commissioners meet at 9:00 a.m., on Thursdays in the Commissioners’ Chamber on the first floor of the
Marion County Building. The Commissioners’ Chamber is handicapped accessible. Upon notification, any other
accommodations necessary will be provided.
BOARD OF MARION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
November 5, 2026
A. Call meeting to order – Kevin W. Davidson, President
B. Invocation – Pastor Chuck Osborne – Dayspring Wesleyan Church
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Welcome Visitors
E. Motion to approve the resolutions and records (journal entry/audio recording) of the proceedings from the
regular meeting held on October 29, 2026 and all work sessions held since the last regular meeting.
F. Old Business - None
G. New Business
1. Payment of Invoices:
Invoice Entry dated November 5, 2026
2. Resolution to approve amendment 2 to the Early Intervention Service Coordination Grant to designate
the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities as the direct grantee
3. Resolution to re-appoint Heather Kantzer to the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities
4. Resolution to approve a proposal from Vector Security to install door access control at the
Courthouse Annex
5. Resolution to authorize payment to the Marion Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
6. Appropriation of Funds:
Capital Improvement Fund
7. Budget Adjustment:
Commissioner Fund
Miscellaneous General Fund
Adult Probation Fund
Sheriff Fund
Central Dispatch Fund
Veterans Service Commission Fund
Veterans Service Fund
MARMET Trust Fund
Food Service Fund
Sewage Program Fund
Creating Healthy Communities Grant Fund
Public Health Infrastructure Fund
Naloxone Access Grant Fund
8. Reimbursement of Funds:
Lodging Tax Fund
Treasurer Fund
Job & Family Services Fund
9. Transfer of Funds:
Miscellaneous General Fund
Regional Planning Commission Fund
10. Then & Now Certificates:
Sheriff Fund
CDBG Fund
CHIP-Home Grant Fund
H. Announcements/Information by the Board of Commissioners

1. Wednesday, November 11th county offices will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day.
I. Public Comment (Guidelines for Public Comment printed on back of agenda)
J. Motion to close the Regular Meeting

GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
OHIO REVISED CODE 121.22
1. AFTER ALL REGULAR BUSINESS HAS BEEN CONDUCTED, THE
COMMISSIONER’S MAY, AT THEIR DISCRETION, OPEN THE
MEETING FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION AND/OR COMMENT.
2. ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK:
- COME TO THE PODIUM; STATE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS
AND/OR ORGANIZATION YOU ARE REPRESENTING, AND YOUR
SUBJECT MATTER.
- SPEAKER WILL BE GIVEN THREE MINUTES TO SPEAK ON
SUBJECT MATTER, LIMITING HIS/HER COMMENTS TO ONE
SUBJECT AT A TIME. (THIS IS TO ALLOW ALL WHO WISH TO
SPEAK TO BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO.)
- SUBJECT MATTER IS TO BE ON A COUNTY RELATED ISSUE.
3. NO PERSONAL ATTACKS, DEFAMATION OR SLANDER,
PROFANITY, AND/OR DISRUPTION OF THE MEETING WILL BE
TOLERATED.
4. VIOLATION OF THESE RULES: THERE WILL BE ONE (1)
WARNING GIVEN BEFORE REMOVAL FROM THE MEETING.
5. COMMISSIONERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO WAIVE THESE
RULES, IF WARRANTED.

BOARD OF MARION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION #2026Date: November 5, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF PAYMENT OF COUNTY INVOICES
It was moved by ____________________, seconded by _______________ to authorize payment of
county invoices, as follows:
WHEREAS; the following bills have been filed with the County Auditor in the manner and length
required by law, as follows: Invoice Entry dated November 5, 2026.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; that the Board of Marion County Commissioners hereby authorizes
said bills be allowed.
Vote on motion:

Appelfeller:

Davis: ___

Davidson: ___

Whereupon the resolution was declared adopted this 5th day of November 2026.
ATTEST __________________________________________ Clerk

BOARD OF MARION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION #2026Date: November 5, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING AMENDMENT 2 TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN OHIO DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH AND THE MARION
COUNTY COMMISSONERS, ACTING AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT FOR THE MARION
COUNTY FAMILY AND CHILDREN FIRST COUNCIL, FOR THE EARLY INTERVENTION
SERVICES GRANT
It was moved by ____________________, seconded by _______________ to approve amendment 2 to
the Early Intervention Service Coordination Grant Agreement to designate the Marion County Board of
Developmental Disabilities as the direct grantee, as follows:
WHEREAS; per resolution #2024-0296 dated June 6, 2024, the Board of Marion County
Commissioners, as Administrative Agent for Marion County Family and Children First Council
(MCFCFC), approved an agreement with Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities
(MCBDD) to provide direct services provision under the guidelines of the Ohio Departments of
Children and Youth (DCY) and Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Early Intervention Service
Coordination Program; and
WHEREAS; per resolution #2025-0444 dated August 14, 2025, as amended by resolution #2026-0410
dated June 25, 2026, the Board of Marion County Commissioners approved the agreement with Ohio
Department of Children and Youth (DCY) for the Early Intervention Service Coordination Grant
through June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS; the current grant agreement designates the Board of Marion County Commissioners, as
administrative agent to the FCFC, as the grant recipient; and
WHEREAS; DCY has submitted amendment 2 to the current agreement designating the MCBDD as the
direct grantee which would eliminate an unnecessary administrative layer, streamline fiscal and
reporting processes, improve accountability, and increase administrative efficiency without affecting
service delivery; and
WHEREAS; the aforementioned amendment 2 has been approved as to form by the Marion County
Prosecutors Office.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; that the Board of Marion County Commissioners hereby approves
amendment 2 to the Early Intervention Service Coordination Grant Agreement to designate the Marion
County Board of Developmental Disabilities as the direct grantee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that Paul A. Appelfeller, Board of Commissioners designed to
MCFCFC, or any two commissioners, is hereby authorized to execute all documents required to
implement amendment 2.
Vote on motion:

Appelfeller:

Davis: ___

Davidson: ___

Whereupon the resolution was declared adopted this 5th day of November 2026.

ATTEST __________________________________________ Clerk

BOARD OF MARION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION #2026Date: November 5, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE MARION COUNTY
BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
It was moved by ____________________, seconded by _______________ to authorize re-appointment
to the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities, as follows:
WHEREAS; per resolution #2022-0623 dated November 10, 2022, Heather Kantzer was re-appointed to
the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities; and
WHEREAS; Mrs. Kantzer, a resident of Marion County with training and experience in public
administration / education, is qualified and eligible to serve on the Board.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; that the Board of Marion County Commissioners hereby authorizes
the re-appointment of Heather Kantzer to the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities (the
169 Board), for the term commencing January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2030.
Vote on motion:

Appelfeller:

Davis: ___

Davidson: ___

Whereupon the resolution was declared adopted this 5th day of November 2026.
ATTEST __________________________________________ Clerk

BOARD OF MARION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION #2026Date: November 5, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM VECTOR SECURITY TO
INSTALL DOOR ACCESS CONTROL AT THE COURTHOUSE ANNEX
It was moved by ____________________, seconded by _______________ to approve a proposal from
Vector Security to install door access control at the Courthouse Annex, as follows:
WHEREAS; in order to facilitate relocation of the Guardianship Services Board Office, IT Director
Keith Vanderpool has solicited a proposal from Vector Security to install door access control at the
Courthouse Annex in the amount of $2,177.00.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; that the Board of Marion County Commissioners hereby approves
the proposal from Vector Security for door access control at the Courthouse Annex in the amount of
$2,177.00 to be paid from Capital Improvement Fund 4067-1201-50438 Courthouse Annex.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that Kevin W. Davidson, President of the Board of Commissioners, or
any two commissioners, is hereby authorized to sign any documentation related to the aforementioned
proposal.
Vote on motion:

Appelfeller:

Davis: ___

Davidson: ___

Whereupon the resolution was declared adopted this 5th day of November 2026.
ATTEST __________________________________________ Clerk

BOARD OF MARION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION #2026Date: November 5, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE MARION AREA CONVENTION
& VISITORS BUREAU
It was moved by ________________________, seconded by _________________ to authorize payment
to the Marion Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED; that the Board of Marion County Commissioners hereby authorizes payment in the
amount of $34,696.00 to the Marion Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, which represents their share of
the County Lodging Tax for Tax Month September 2026 and Comfort Inn for July 2026.
Vote on motion:

Appelfeller:

Davis: ___

Davidson: ___

Whereupon the resolution was declared adopted this 5th day of November 2026.
ATTEST __________________________________________ Clerk

BOARD OF MARION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION #2026Date: November 5, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
It was moved by ____________________, seconded by _______________ to authorize an appropriation
of funds, as follows:
To
Amount
Capital Improvement Fund
4067-1201-50438 Courthouse Annex
$2,177.00
(per the request of Teri Slaughterbeck, Administrative Clerk, in order to appropriate certified, unappropriated funds)
Vote on motion:

Appelfeller:

Davis: ___

Davidson: ___

Whereupon the resolution was declared adopted this 5th day of November 2026.
ATTEST __________________________________________ Clerk

BOARD OF MARION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION #2026Date: November 5, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
It was moved by ________________________, seconded by _________________ to authorize a budget
adjustment, as follows:
From
To
Amount
Miscellaneous General Fund
1010-0103-50313 Exec Dr Contract Services
1010-0103-50312 Exec Dr Utilities $ 25,000.00
(per the request of Shelby McCullough, Commissioners Administrative Assistant, in order to meet
current obligations)
Miscellaneous General Fund
Treasurer Fund
1010-1303-50951 Contingencies/Transfers 1010-0108-50518 Other Expenses
$ 2,994.61
(per the request of Treasurer Brandy Gandert, in order to fund 2025 interest reimbursements for various
funds)
Adult Probation Fund
1010-0316-50518 Other Expenses
1010-0316-51004 PERS
$
400.00
(per the request of Kara Shears, Common Pleas Fiscal Administrator, in order to meet current
obligations)
Sheriff Fund
1010-0325-50539 SRO Expense
1010-0325-50102 Salary Employees Sheriff $164,844.13
(per the request of Sheriff’s Office Budget Director Michelle Frank, in order to meet current obligations)
Central Dispatch Fund
Sheriff Fund
1010-0326-50102 Salary Employees Dispatch
1010-0325-51008 Insurance
$ 45,000.00
(per the request of Sheriff’s Office Budget Director Michelle Frank, in order to meet current obligations)
Veterans Service Commission Fund
Veterans Service Fund
1010-0628-50516 Travel
1010-0629-51004 PERS
$ 1,767.14
1010-0628-50516 Travel
1010-0629-51005 Medicare
$
183.03
(per the request of Veterans Service Officer Elizabeth Clayton, in order to meet current obligations)
Veterans Service Fund
1010-0629-50539 Outreach
1010-0629-51003 Retirement
$ 12,622.45
(per the request of Veterans Service Officer Elizabeth Clayton, in order to meet current obligations)
MARMET Trust Fund
2061-0325-50413 Equipment
2061-0325-50531 All Expenses
$ 5,000.00
(per the request of Sheriff’s Office Budget Director Michelle Frank, in order to meet current obligations)
Food Service Fund
9018-0933-50211 Supplies
9018-0933-50315 Contract Services

9018-0933-50102 Salary Employees
9018-0933-50102 Salary Employees

$
$

1,200.00
600.00

9018-0933-50317 Advertising & Printing 9018-0933-50102 Salary Employees
$ 1,400.00
9018-0933-50516 Travel
9018-0933-50102 Salary Employees
$ 1,000.00
9018-0933-51006 Workers Compensation 9018-0933-50102 Salary Employees
$
500.00
9018-0933-51006 Workers Compensation 9018-0933-51004 PERS
$
500.00
9018-0933-51006 Workers Compensation 9018-0933-51005 Medicare
$
500.00
(per the request of Traci Kinsler, Public Health Commissioner, in order to meet current obligations)
Sewage Program Fund
9152-0933-50102 Salary Employees
9152-0933-50518 Other Expenses
$
200.00
(per the request of Traci Kinsler, Public Health Commissioner, in order to meet current obligations)
Creating Healthy Communities Grant Fund
9213-0933-50211 Supplies
9213-0933-50102 Salary Employees
$
600.00
9213-0933-50516 Travel
9213-0933-50102 Salary Employees
$
500.00
(per the request of Traci Kinsler, Public Health Commissioner, in order to meet current obligations)
Public Health Infrastructure Fund
9243-0933-50315 Contract Services PHEP 9243-0933-50102 Salary Employees PHEP $ 1,600.00
9243-0933-51008 Insurance PHEP
9243-0933-50102 Salary Employees PHEP $ 2,000.00
(per the request of Traci Kinsler, Public Health Commissioner, in order to meet current obligations)
Naloxone Access Grant Fund
9269-0933-50211 Supplies
9269-0933-50102 Salary Employees
$ 3,800.00
9269-0933-50315 Contract Services
9269-0933-50102 Salary Employees
$ 4,000.00
9269-0933-50317 Advertising and Printing 9269-0933-50102 Salary Employees
$ 1,000.00
9269-0933-50317 Advertising and Printing 9269-0933-51005 PERS
$ 1,000.00
(per the request of Traci Kinsler, Public Health Commissioner, in order to meet current obligations)
Vote on motion:

Appelfeller:

Davis: ___

Davidson: ___

Whereupon the resolution was declared adopted this 5th day of November 2026.
ATTEST __________________________________________ Clerk

BOARD OF MARION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION #2026Date: November 5, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
It was moved by ________________________, seconded by _________________ to authorize a
reimbursement of funds, as follows:
From
To
Amount
Lodging Tax Fund
Auditor Fund
0084-1401-58031 Lodging Tax
1010-0107-40213Revenue-Fees
$ 708.08
(per the request of Teri Slaughterbeck, Administrative Clerk, in order to reimburse the Administrative
Fee to the General Fund for County Lodging Tax for Tax Month September 2026 and Comfort Inn for
July 2026)
Treasurer Fund
1010-0108-50518 Other Expenses

Various Funds
2065-0108-40818 Prepayment Interest Fund
$ 80.66
2022-0430-40818 MVGT Fund
$1,850.39
2051-0436-40818 CDBG Revolving Loan
$
1.92
2061-0325-40818 MARMET Trust Fund
$ 96.36
2062-0325-40818 MARMET Drug Fund
$ 22.14
3030-0837-40818 Sewer Bond Service Fund
$
6.95
3031-0837-40818 Sewer Bond Reserve Fund
$
.75
4049-0837-40818 Sewer Repl & Improvement
$ 320.43
6036-0837-40809 Sewer Revenue Fund
$ 570.00
Total:
$2,949.60
(per the request of Treasurer Brandy Gandert, in order to reimburse July-Nov 2025 interest not paid into
special funds)
Treasurer Fund
1010-0108-50518 Other Expenses

Various Funds
9066-0945-40818 County Park Grants Fund
$ 25.33
9184-0945-40818 County Park District Fund
$ 19.68
Total:
$ 45.01
(per the request of Treasurer Brandy Gandert, in order to reimburse Jan-Nov 2025 interest not paid into
special funds)
Job & Family Services Fund
Capital Improvement Fund
2019-0634-50926 Admin-Transfers Out
4067-1201-40540 JFS Reimbursement
$ 1,217.62
(per the request of Roxane Somerlot, Marion County Job & Family Services, for the depreciation
payment for roof replacement at 363 W. Fairground Street for the month of November 2026. Balance
due is $74,274.48)
Job & Family Services Fund
Capital Improvement Fund
2019-0634-50926 Admin-Transfers Out
4067-1201-40540 JFS Reimbursement
$2,116.67
per the request of Roxane Somerlot, Marion County Job & Family Services, for the depreciation
payment for HVAC replacement at 363 W. Fairground Street for the month of November 2026. Balance
due is $158,750.61)

Vote on motion:

Appelfeller:

Davis: ___

Davidson: ___

Whereupon the resolution was declared adopted this 5th day of November 2026.
ATTEST __________________________________________ Clerk

BOARD OF MARION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION #2026Date: November 5, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS
It was moved by ________________________, seconded by _________________ to authorize a
transfer of funds, as follows:
From
To
Amount
Miscellaneous General Fund
Regional Planning Commission Fund
1010-1303-51436 Regional Planning
9025-0936-40531 Subdivisions
$ 5,355.50
1010-1303-51450 Transfer Tax
9025-0936-40533 Transfer Tax
$ 2,583.33
(per the request of Teri Slaughterbeck, Administrative Clerk, in order to provide appropriated monies to
Regional Planning for November 2026)
Miscellaneous General Fund
Job & Family Services Fund
1010-1303-50946 Mandated Share
2019-0634-41026 Non-Revenue Receipts $ 13,103.33
(per the request of Teri Slaughterbeck, Administrative Clerk, in order to pay the mandated share of
public assistance for November 2026)
Miscellaneous General Fund
Multi-County Correctional Center Fund
1010-0303-50367 Jail Operating
9204-0948-40531 Marion Receipts
$487,869.73
(per the request of Teri Slaughterbeck, Administrative Clerk, in order to pay Marion County’s share of
Multi-County Jail Operations for November 2026)
Regional Planning Commission Fund
Miscellaneous General Fund
9025-0936-50320 Rentals
1010-0101-40831 Sale, Rental & Lease of Real Estate $1,572.50
(per the request of Evelyn Warr-Cummings, Marion County Regional Planning Commission, for the rent
payment to Marion County for November 2026)
Vote on motion:

Appelfeller:

Davis: ___

Davidson: ___

Whereupon the resolution was declared adopted this 5th day of November 2026.
ATTEST __________________________________________ Clerk

BOARD OF MARION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION #2026Date: November 5, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING THEN & NOW CERTIFICATES
It was moved by
Certificates, as follows:

, seconded by

to approve Then & Now

WHEREAS; in accordance with O.R.C. Section 5705.41, purchase orders are to be obtained before any
contract, agreement, obligation, payment or expenditure is made by any County Department; and
WHEREAS; in instances where a contract or agreement is signed or an obligation, payment or
expenditure is incurred before the purchase order is issued, a THEN & NOW Certificate must be
obtained; and
WHEREAS; per Marion County Commissioners’ Resolution #2007-0443 dated June 28, 2007, THEN &
NOW Certificates for amounts over $250.00 must be brought before the Board of County
Commissioners for approval or disapproval.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; by the Board of Marion County Commissioners, that upon
consideration thereof, the following THEN & NOW Certificates are hereby approved:
Sheriff Fund
1010-0325-50335 Contract Services-Flock Safety Program
CDBG Fund
2187-0436-50449 Formula Allocation Grant
(CDBG FY2024)

Flock Group Inc.

State of Ohio Office of Community $ 1,184.92
Development

CHIP-Home Grant Fund
2285-0436-50332 FY2024 CHIP Home Grant Expenses
A-1 Superior Home Improvements
2285-0436-50332 FY2024 CHIP Home Grant Expenses
Nothing Better Home Improvements
Vote on motion:

Appelfeller:

$71,945.46

Davis: ___

Davidson: ___

Whereupon the resolution was declared adopted this 5th day of November 2026.
ATTEST __________________________________________ Clerk

$27,500.00
$ 6,700.00