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SelectWater Solutions director Justin Moore said the injection well already has been drilled and that “it is a permitted well under ODNR as of now.” He said the company had received a letter from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources that sought access to inspect the well and that the company was willing to put up signage, lighting and insurance and to hold the county harmless for work on the access route. Moore asked commissioners to allow a surface easement across an approximately 80‑foot strip of county property adjacent to a proposed Marks tower so the company could bring three‑phase electric service and continue required integrity verification prior to injection.

Brookfield Township Trustee Dan Settles and others opposed allowing access across the county parcel. Settles said prior injection activity in the area had produced problems, including abandoned wells, and asked the county to deny access. A nearby resident, Joe Ray, who said he monitors the county property regularly, told the board he had carried out maintenance and monitoring for years and supported the company, saying the firm had improved the site and would “do it right.” Ray said SelectWater had restored the property and that the company employs environmental monitoring and insurance.

County commissioners noted a prior board decision had denied a similar request to cross county property and that alternatives exist — including extending road improvements to a location on private land so access would not traverse county property. Commissioners said they were concerned about setting a precedent for allowing rights of access across county parcels, and they cited liability and neighbor‑relations considerations. They asked staff to circulate the company’s written proposal, to confirm whether ODNR has completed its permitting steps and to report back on alternatives and legal exposure before taking any action.

Why it matters: The dispute involves county‑owned property, local school proximity and public concerns about injection‑well operations, environmental monitoring and emergency response planning. The county’s decision on the access request could establish a precedent for future requests for use of county property by private operators.

Ending: Commissioners asked for written proposals, clarification of permits from ODNR and solicitor review of liability and alternatives before bringing the matter back to the board.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Trumbull County Commissioners Meeting February 5th 2025","oneSentenceSummary","SelectWater Solutions and a landowner asked commissioners to permit a surface easement and three‑phase power across county property to access an injection well site in Brookfield Township; township trustees and residents raised safety, groundwater and proximity concerns and asked the board to block access.","taxTitle","taxId",18084,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6344411,"Township leaders and residents urge Trumbull County commissioners to pause proposed water‑district rate hikes",330,2548305,2879000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2250937-8250cdbe9a635d799bc0380a93d02949&start=2548&end=2879","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2250937-8250cdbe9a635d799bc0380a93d02949/thumbnail_2548305.jpg","/articles/6344411/Trumbull-County/Ohio/Township-leaders-and-residents-urge-Trumbull-County-commissioners-to-pause-proposed-waterdistrict-rate-hikes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6344411-34edda6a37ad40b02275bb8611bc8ac2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135445&Signature=OhGzeIsLnb1oy37gaj-zN9K34gUlhUAPCzirpragQqCoz7XjkEtMzdnHNw~Wb6fFjmazrO2vu6RSVwfLHxBKsI1-2FFOF1ij7pdaP2dhNSj7fn4icNrXS19rURsF5rf6ur7Bysew-n8Xpbq~KpgKjufozxDAy8oQWajmFEHczD5SdNobQr4SFjaTptF-jk5n5c-S0tsclZC-to7sdcK70UPzlqPgTijnWQewgJ5U5EPhNLelwInXWqMTwzOdn7gR0bAmLlxJQmepOWMVzBPceRF5uj2383RRmpFMlBQxZnkPAG6Yh3oxmIIBHQApoRjbdOdQacg85eE-AVA3N4ZOwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Township trustees and residents urged the Board of Trumbull County Commissioners to reconsider a proposed increase in Trumbull County water district rates and to seek alternatives or phased approaches to lessen the financial impact on seniors and other vulnerable residents.

Multiple public commenters — including Brookfield Township Trustee Dan Settles and Howland Township representatives — told commissioners they would adopt resolutions opposing any county water‑district rate increase that would directly affect township residents. Settles said Brookfield residents, many of them seniors, “absorbed” previous rate adjustments and requested any future increases be phased in rather than applied as a single large jump. Howland Township officials said their district had historically been one of the more stable and that the proposed increase (discussed at prior meetings) could be as high as about 82.6% for some districts, creating serious affordability concerns.

Commissioners acknowledged the issue and said they were exploring options, including meeting with external water suppliers such as Niles and Warren to better understand why wholesale charges to the county have risen. Commissioners noted they had discussed alternatives with the county sanitary engineer and asked staff to look for incremental approaches or other stopgap measures. The board said there was currently no final decision and that a sales‑tax increase was not being pursued at this time.

Why it matters: A large, immediate increase in municipal water rates would affect thousands of county residents, with outsized consequences for low‑income and senior households. Township leaders urged intergovernmental coordination and transparency about how wholesale charges and county billing are determined.

Ending: Commissioners asked the county sanitary engineer to report back on options, and trustees said they would circulate resolutions opposing immediate increases; the board invited further township input before any final decision.","Several Brookfield and Howland township officials and residents urged the Trumbull County commissioners to reconsider or phase any proposed increases to the county water district rates, citing impacts on seniors and low‑income households and asking for township coordination and alternative options.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6344414,"Commissioners name acting overseer for building and vehicle maintenance as department head retires",341,2074440,2416260,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2250937-8250cdbe9a635d799bc0380a93d02949&start=2074&end=2416","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2250937-8250cdbe9a635d799bc0380a93d02949/thumbnail_2074440.jpg","/articles/6344414/Trumbull-County/Ohio/Commissioners-name-acting-overseer-for-building-and-vehicle-maintenance-as-department-head-retires","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6344414-de9395933eef1145bdde05089b76c939/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135445&Signature=nXxXIYoRQYY09ko2AaCtKmJbMofDLTFG314E1udIjxFlPu-IHmYYWrFQL~eQ8nqtzMt4H0ndt9HS3pgq4TGypLnPh9jDcjXruoqQeA1QTcmT~yFt5r1R72oZ--PEPf59lm1~8zFutnwqInugZRM90pZ5opVekUh8imfZYWQa~xeHDtUzpSz6VdKNS8ny50uRQBxe4kcSdrljeUtUKRCnE3plw0iUChsUZz-oDu-p5dsG0V1FNTS8Epjhb198na350uKMUdNzHIxTTJKeW~8VuIoI7eDdHEUNv4r0ndOxCoTA-eEdBzpUxTvC9OlY42A1sq-OZoNMZ7Zx5rMGYN-X~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Trumbull County Commissioners voted to designate Commissioner Danny Malloy as the interim point person to oversee building and vehicle maintenance matters after department head Bill Hart announced his retirement effective Feb. 7.

Human resources director Alex Stevens (Alex Stevens Johnson Bush) told commissioners the department would lack a non‑bargaining manager from Feb. 7 until March 3, when Harland Jones and an anticipated department head are scheduled to start, creating a roughly three‑week coverage gap. Stevens described day‑to‑day responsibilities that must be covered — approving overtime, handling labor‑relations questions, ensuring payroll, processing purchase orders and maintaining project continuity — and asked the board to name a commissioner liaison to act as the appointing authority during the interim.

After discussion the board moved and seconded a motion to name Commissioner Malloy as interim building maintenance superintendent. The roll call vote recorded Malloy as abstaining; the other two commissioners voted yes, approving the designation.

Human resources said the interim assignment is intended to be short term and requested that the board clearly delineate the commissioner‑liaison role during the coverage period so HR and maintenance staff know where to direct decisions about labor, payroll and project approvals. Commissioners expressed appreciation for outgoing department head Bill Hart and emphasized the importance of continuity in building and vehicle maintenance operations during the leadership gap.

Why it matters: Building and vehicle maintenance is a 24/7 operation with on‑call coverage; HR emphasized there are decisions that cannot be deferred to weekly board meetings and that a designated point person is needed to approve payroll, overtime and immediate operational needs.

Ending: Commissioners said they will work with HR to ensure the interim arrangement is documented and that incoming staff receive orientation and support.","Following the announcement that building and vehicle maintenance department head Bill Hart will retire Feb. 7, commissioners appointed Commissioner Danny Malloy as the interim point person for building maintenance operations; Malloy abstained from the roll call vote.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6344416,"Trumbull County honors Melissa Baker after historic appointment to Board of Developmental Disabilities",255,276115,532055,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2250937-8250cdbe9a635d799bc0380a93d02949&start=276&end=532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2250937-8250cdbe9a635d799bc0380a93d02949/thumbnail_276115.jpg","/articles/6344416/Trumbull-County/Ohio/Trumbull-County-honors-Melissa-Baker-after-historic-appointment-to-Board-of-Developmental-Disabilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6344416-b3b9adc6f8481310ba85d1903f0bf638/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135445&Signature=OPJ1A5LqfTeb~zN-5yogrxxf4OYgJKnBwtzheWkzDg1kfnVj0IUrFSicowPCAvE26wuUjTqjdPlaEHSxi3Sd8zXmqgUuR8G4DgJ-CP1bGTmu8ID3my9rERJAgHq-OMS8ERumOhY--WAC5YKCi271ytHu~IrITkq0ZVyVD5rZECEHcxpYGN1D5NTmFNdLIk997ny2T~eE95kS9ZLnN3TlX17xDecaaGDCXNtA4SDXJctsTxvnZxeosSEwFz770QyL~Of-mpVSmd105FRaItvOnTpbIP9yIJ2l8pS5esL7rmqIGml0ZeT~jh0bGxqNJ4-7XA5z~daBFG70-iOGURGxsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Trumbull County Commissioners adopted a resolution honoring Melissa Baker on her appointment to the Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the commissioners said, marking the first time an individual with a developmental disability has been appointed to that board.

The proclamation, read and presented at the meeting, praises the 1967‑established county board’s work advocating for and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and says the appointment “marks a significant milestone in representation, empowerment, and inclusion.” The resolution thanks Baker for “demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities” and recognizes the appointment as a step toward “self‑advocacy, equal representation, and the breaking down of barriers.”

Edward Stark, superintendent of the Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities, addressed the commissioners at the podium and said, “Just want to thank the commissioners for your support and, your efforts to appoint Melissa to the board. She'll be a valuable member of our board, and we're looking forward to her serving for many years to come.” The board then presented the proclamation and took photographs.

Why it matters: The resolution is ceremonial, but county officials framed the appointment as notable for representation and inclusion on a local board that sets policy and oversees services for residents with developmental disabilities.

Ending: The commissioners congratulated Baker and invited board members and staff to accept the proclamation at the dais.","The Trumbull County commissioners adopted a resolution honoring Melissa Baker as the first person with a developmental disability appointed to the Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6344417,"Trumbull County commissioners approve routine contracts, project bids and grant actions; several items tabled",0,16375,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2250937-8250cdbe9a635d799bc0380a93d02949&start=16&end=16","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2250937-8250cdbe9a635d799bc0380a93d02949/thumbnail_16375.jpg","/articles/6344417/Trumbull-County/Ohio/Trumbull-County-commissioners-approve-routine-contracts-project-bids-and-grant-actions-several-items-tabled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6344417-ae355f9aaf4edaceb4ea8e5527fb8f49/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135445&Signature=R9aKTj3SBz9FRgCP7IC9b4OfTvePBbIA7I7fyR9q0rvlk9lN7C4IaQdHx7mGsBK1-GPvpN2tMUFjYCmOaF~7uT49C4MblQ~MYJL5iTDR0lLuSw-sOUJPf4iMYklZPNamkkYLpTJR2DMHTJ0NPxV5o3wUZFnmTR4F2SERCLK6rAY~nzZvU73JDF0JR7bIPzS6G6QczEM6-Wj-UZ7LU9tOz0zNKWhmRvFuXF4iWjN9t03jcLZ2xOyUMWVOdTL9q-RvwN9GR1mbLaATIqi9fKpwanKSbcDIk3lCvqYQqJmORh3XG6Pit00o66XgkmvXHwomXiHRE00DF7d-lS-lCVR7iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Trumbull County Commissioners approved a series of routine administrative actions and project contracts during its public meeting, voting mostly unanimously to accept minutes, authorize vendor agreements, award construction contracts and set a public hearing for a sanitary-improvements project.

The board voted to: accept video recordings as the official minutes for earlier meetings; approve payment of $4,366.65 to the Trumbull County sheriff to compensate him for pre‑office training in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 311.01(d); enter a 12‑month municipal advisory agreement with MAS Financial Advisory Services, LLC for a $8,000 retainer; and approve an agreement with Mercy Health Youngstown, LLC (Saint Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital) to provide blood‑culture services for the Trumbull County Coroner’s Office to replace services formerly provided by St. Joseph Health/other local provider.

County commissioners also approved construction items, including two change orders for the TRU Larchmont Avenue project submitted by Shelley and Sands Inc. — change order No. 1 for $4,200 and change order No. 2 reducing the contract by $127,248.91, revising the contract total to $892,771.90 — and accepted a maintenance bond for Townsend Avenue storm‑drain work installed by TK Excavating and Grading LLC (20% maintenance bond of $79,881.49; final project cost $399,407.46). The board concurred with the county engineer to grant right‑of‑way and supplier fleet permits for listed utilities and carriers and placed on file a county‑engineer notice temporarily ceasing issuance of overweight hauling permits from Feb. 6 through April 30, 2025, except by exception with required bond and insurance.

On sanitary and infrastructure work, the commissioners authorized advertising for bids on the County Line Road – West Webb Road resurfacing project (an LPA Local Transportation program partially funded by an 80% Surface Transportation Block Grant obtained by Wethersfield Township via Eastgate). The board adopted a resolution declaring the necessity of the Sheridan Drive sanitary sewer improvements (project 5‑S‑23) and fixed a public hearing for objections and acceptance on March 12, 2025, at Matthews Elementary School, 4095 Sheridan Drive, Vienna; the board separately approved an agreement with Matthews Local School District so CORSA could add the district as an additional insured for the hearing.

The board awarded ARPA‑funded sanitary lateral assistance work: a contract with MJD Excavating Inc. for seven qualified households (Run Road, Brookfield Township) in the amount of $89,650, and a contract with Express Underground Inc. for five qualified households (Yankee Run Road, Brookfield Township) in the amount of $43,036.45. Commissioners also authorized issuance of notices to proceed and commencement notices for Meadowbrook sanitary improvements: contract A to APO Horo Company and contract B to Woodford Excavating LLC; staff noted Meadowbrook work in Warren Township would begin Feb. 24, one contract expected to complete by Aug. 2024 and the other to take about 12 months (phase 1).

Two items were explicitly tabled for at least one week for further review: an item relating to recommended transportation contract awards that drew phone calls and written concerns from providers and a companion Ohio Department of Transportation certification and assurances item tied to federal funding. Commissioners said they wanted prosecutor review before final action on the transportation contract because of possible litigation risk.

Votes were recorded by roll call for each motion and, except where noted, were affirmative by commissioners present. Several agenda items brought short presentations or introductions (for example, proclamations and anniversary resolutions) but no additional substantive policy debate.

The board closed the regular session after public comment and announced a continued budget meeting at 1:00 p.m. and a Brookfield public hearing on a sanitary sewer project at 7:00 p.m.

Votes at a glance (selected agenda items)
- Adopt minutes/video recordings for 01/28/2025, 01/29/2025 (approved)
- Payment to Trumbull County Sheriff Mike Wilson for pre‑office training: $4,366.65 (approved)
- MAS Financial Advisory Services municipal advisory retainer: $8,000 for 12 months (approved)
- Mercy Health Youngstown (Saint Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital) agreement for coroner blood cultures (approved)
- TRU Larchmont Avenue: change order No. 1 $4,200 and No. 2 reduction $127,248.91; final contract $892,771.90 (approved)
- Overweight hauling permits temporary moratorium notice (received and placed on file)
- Sheridan Drive sanitary sewer improvements: necessity resolution adopted; hearing set 2025‑03‑12, Matthews Elementary School (approved)
- Matthews Local School District agreement to host hearing and be added as additional insured (approved)
- MJD Excavating Inc.: ARPA house lateral assistance contract, $89,650 (awarded/approved)
- Express Underground Inc.: ARPA lateral assistance contract, $43,036.45 (awarded/approved)
- Notices to proceed for Meadowbrook sanitary improvements (APO Horo Company; Woodford Excavating LLC) (authorized)
- Acceptance of Lexington National Insurance maintenance bond L26094‑2184 for Townsend Ave project (approved)
- Family and Children First Council 30th‑anniversary resolution (adopted)
- Multiple right‑of‑way and supplier fleet permits (concurred)

What commissioners said: Commissioners emphasized prudence on items that generated public calls or possible legal exposure (notably the transportation contract) and said they preferred to consult the prosecutor before final votes in those areas. The board also noted the county is actively working on budget planning and several ongoing infrastructure projects.

Why it matters: The approved contracts and project actions fund road, sewer and public‑health services and set work schedules that will affect residents in Warren, Brookfield and Vienna townships. Tabling the transportation contract demonstrates the board weighing legal and procurement risk before committing multi‑year agreements.

Ending note: The commissioners scheduled follow‑up and budget meetings and closed the regular meeting after public comment.","At its regular meeting the Board of Trumbull County Commissioners voted to approve a slate of routine agenda items including consulting and laboratory agreements, construction change orders, several sanitary contracts funded by ARPA, and project hearing schedules; two agenda items were tabled for further review.","actionData","errors"]

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