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Among the agreements approved were an estimated $46,000 HVAC control upgrade at the courthouse with Jamonet Engineering (facilities), and four lead-hazard/Healthy Homes contracts with Howland Company LLC totaling $62,867 ($13,915 at 31 South Evanston; $8,385 at 360 South Bon Air; $28,428 at 538 Palmer; $12,139 at 113 Westminster), all identified in the meeting as non-general-fund expenditures. The board also approved a $5,099 installation of thermal drapery treatments for the recorder's office, a $5,318.84 exhibit assembly and display-transport agreement for the Canfield Fair, and an $37,389 estimate to replace rooftop HVAC units at county wastewater facilities.
Commissioners approved three change orders decreasing or adjusting lead-control contracts: a $3,935 decrease for Prime Carpentry at 432 Cohasset Drive and two Howland Company adjustments of $1,250 and $1,885 at separate addresses. The board also approved “moral obligation” payments to replace emergency equipment and cover missed invoicing for monitoring services, and appointed Michelle Sawyers to a facilities position.
In separate action, the board recorded bids and accepted the low bid for a project at 2599 Grandview Road in Milton Township, awarding the work to APO Horro Company in the amount of $1,238,000; the meeting record lists the award as non-general-fund and low bid. The board also reappointed Dr. Sherry Lovelace to the Mahoning County Children's Service Board for a three-year term.
The commissioners conducted roll-call votes on the motions; the clerk announced affirmative votes on the listed motions. Several resolutions were described as being approved “per the ORC,” as noted in the meeting when vouchers and departmental payments were discussed.
Why it matters: The approvals move forward capital and maintenance work on county facilities, continued lead-hazard remediation in occupied homes, and a multi-hundred-thousand-dollar public-works contract. Public funds and non-general fund balances will be affected as the projects proceed.
What happens next: Contracts and change orders will proceed to implementation by the listed vendors; staff will administer the projects and return to the commissioners as required by departmental reporting schedules.
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Jordan, who gave her address during public comment, said she temporarily relocated to a hotel while contractors worked and returned about a month later to find problems including unfinished plastering and painting, a bent deep-freezer lid and a cracked toilet seat. “Imagine my letdown when I walked into my home…to see such shoddy and incomplete work in every area,” she said.
The complaint prompted remarks from Phil Purrier, identified in the meeting as the director of health treatment, who told commissioners that the property “cleared the lead inspection risk assessment” on July 15. Purrier said the county performs many projects and that some items can remain on a contractor punch list after the inspection; he said staff had not yet signed off on final completion and that outstanding items would be addressed.
The matter was presented during the meeting's public-comment period; no formal motion or vote was recorded on the item. Commissioners and staff said they would take Jordan's contact information and have responsible staff or the program manager follow up. Jordan told the board she has about 30 days to sign off on the work and said she wanted the county to review the workmanship and consider additional contractor training.
Why it matters: County-funded home-repair programs are intended to correct health and safety hazards such as lead paint and to allow low-income and older residents to remain in safe housing. Complaints of incomplete or damaging work raise questions about contract oversight and the timeliness of final inspections.
What was said and what will happen next: Jordan provided photos to commissioners and asked for remediation; Purrier said the lead-risk inspection result does not necessarily mean every cosmetic or punch-list item is finished and that staff would arrange follow-up to complete outstanding work. The meeting record shows staff acknowledged receipt of Jordan's materials and committed to contacting her to resolve the issues.
No statutes or resolutions were cited during Jordan's remarks. The discussion combined public comment (Jordan) with staff response (Purrier) and resulted in staff direction to follow up rather than a formal board action.
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Mahoning County commissioners approve multiple contracts, a TIF award and a three-year appointment

Youngstown homeowner says county-funded repair work was shoddy; county staff say lead inspection cleared