On the agenda: Norwalk Minutes — Data Center (Aug 18)

REGULAR SESSION

TUESDAY

AUGUST 18, 2026

The Board of Huron County Commissioners met this date in Regular Session. Roll being called found the
following members present: Harry Brady, Tom Dunlap and James R. Morgan.
The following were also in attendance: Vickie Ziemba, Administrator/Clerk; Randal Strickler, Assistant
Prosecutor; Maddie Anderson, Norwalk Ohio News; Terry Boose, Resident; Lindsey Ingram, Juvenile
Court; Art Mead, HCEMA; Jess Spears, HCEMA; Dick Wiles, HC Ag Society; Scott Sparks, Airport;
Kellie Deeter, State Representative; Gina Hartman, Clerk of Courts; Pete Welch, SWMD; Isaac Livengood,
SWMD; Steve Minor, Buildings and Grounds; David Sell, Resident; Tim Cardwell, Probate and Juvenile
Court Judge; Chuck Summers, HCSO; David Ditz, HCSO; David Roseler; Mia Phillips, Executive
Assistant; Jason Eitle, Fair Board President; Roland Tkach, Huron County Auditor; Mircea Handru,
NCBHB Executive Director.
26-203
IN THE MATTER OF CERTIFYING CLAIMS SCHEDULE FOR PAYMENT BATCHES TO
THE HURON COUNTY AUDITOR FOR PAYMENT:
James R. Morgan moved the adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, as per Ohio Revised Code 305.10, a resolution must be made by the Board of Huron
County Commissioners to accompany the Claims Schedule to the Huron County Auditor’s Office for
payment;
now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Huron County Commissioners does hereby approve the Claim
Register for Payment Batches #429614 and #429159 (JPMorgan Chase Bank NA) and authorize the
Huron County Auditor to make the necessary warrant;
and further
BE IT RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution was adopted and all actions and deliberations of the
Board of Commissioners of the County of Huron, Ohio relating thereto were conducted in meetings open
to the public, in compliance with all applicable legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio
Revised Code.
Harry Brady seconded the motion. The roll being called upon its adoption, the vote resulted as follows:
Aye – Harry Brady
Aye – Tom Dunlap
Aye – James R. Morgan

REGULAR SESSION

TUESDAY

AUGUST 18, 2026

REGULAR SESSION

TUESDAY

AUGUST 18, 2026

26-204
IN THE MATTER OF QUALIFYING PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING
FIRMS THAT ARISE IN 2026 THROUGH JULY 2029

James R. Morgan moved the adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Huron County Board of Commissioners requested Statement of Qualifications from firms
interested in providing architectural and/or engineering services that arise in 2026 through July 2029;
and
WHEREAS, the Board reviewed and ranked the eleven firms that submitted their qualifications and desires to
qualify all firms for any facility repair, renovation, replacement, energy conservation, sustainment, and
construction projects in Huron County, Ohio that arise in 2026 through July 2029;
now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Huron County Commissioners hereby qualifies the following firms for
architectural and/or engineering services that arise in 2026 through July 2029 for Huron County:
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Garmann Miller, 38 South Lincoln Drive, P.O. Box 71, Minster, Ohio 45865
Architectural Vision Group, LTD, 23850 Sperry Drive, Westlake, OH 44145
Perspectus, 1300 East 9th Street, Suite 910, Cleveland, OH 44114
BSHM Architects, Inc., 1020 Goodale Blvd. Columbus, OH 43212
Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc., 3410 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee, OH 43537
Contractors Design Engineering, 4853 State Route 601, Norwalk, OH 44857
ThenDesign Architecture, 4230 River Street, Willoughby, OH 44094
Wright Engineering, 33 Merz Blvd, 2nd Floor, Fairlawn, OH 44333
JDRM Engineering, 5604 N. Main Street, Suite 200, Sylvania, OH 43560
and further

BE IT RESOLVED, contracts will be awarded to the appropriate firm on a per project basis that arise in 2026
through July 2029;
and further
BE IT RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution was adopted and all actions and deliberations of the Board
of Commissioners of the County of Huron, Ohio, relating thereto were conducted in meetings open to the
public, in compliance with all applicable legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised
Code.

Harry Brady seconded the motion. The roll being called upon its adoption, the vote resulted as follows:
Aye – Harry Brady
Aye – Tom Dunlap
Aye – James R. Morgan
26-205
IN THE MATTER OF ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE HURON
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES (hereinafter referred to as the
“AGENCY”) AND NESCO RESOURCE, 81 NORTH SANDUSKY STREET, DELAWARE,
OHIO 43015 (“CONTRACTOR”)
James R. Morgan moved the adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Agency has agreed to contract for the purchase of services to provide for the work
experience payroll for eligible youth;

and

WHEREAS, Contractor desires to provide staffing solution services for Agency in the administration of
the CCMEP/WIOA Youth Work Experience Program, including being Employer of Record for all Youth
recipients of the Agency;
and
WHEREAS, the term of this contract shall be for one (1) year, commencing as of July 1, 2026 and
ending on June 30, 2027, with the option of up to two (2), one (1) year extensions;
now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Huron County Commissioners hereby approves the contract
between the Huron County Department of Job and Family Services and Nesco Resource as attached
hereto and expressly incorporated by reference herein;
and further
BE IT RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution was adopted and all actions and deliberations of the
Board of Commissioners of the County of Huron, Ohio, relating thereto were conducted in meetings open
to the public, in compliance with all applicable legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio
Revised Code.

REGULAR SESSION

TUESDAY

AUGUST 18, 2026

Harry Brady seconded the motion. The roll being called upon its adoption, the vote resulted as follows:
Aye – Harry Brady
Aye – Tom Dunlap
Aye – James R. Morgan
*Contract on file
IN THE MATTER OF TRAVEL
James R. Morgan moved to approve the following travel request this day. Harry Brady seconded the
motion. The roll being called upon its adoption, the vote resulted as follows:
Aye – Harry Brady
Aye – Tom Dunlap
Aye – James R. Morgan
Natalie White, Susan Heydinger, Karlee Holloway and Megan Diehm going to Toledo, Ohio on August 21,
2026 for Training (Overview of Amish CPS Professionals)
SIGNINGS - None
At 9:05 a.m. Public comment - None
OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS
Elected Official/ Department Heads Office Updates
Gina Hartman, Clerk of Courts: Ms. Hartman gave an overview of her job. They are fully staffed at the
title office. Their title office one of the only counties that is open on Saturdays. Her legal staff is adding
another person the day after Labor Day. Her office is losing a person due to retirement.
Mircea Handru, North Central Behavioral Health Board Executive Director: The NCBHB now
includes Seneca, Huron, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties. Mr. Handru said the merger went well
and they are having a behavioral health summit at the end of the month.
Kellie Deter, State Representative: Ms. Deeter explained that tax payers should not see the spike in
property tax again. Her current main concerns are Data Center regulations and keeping Fisher Titus
Medical Center independent.
Chad Stang, Soil and Water Conservation: Soil and water just purchased a new education trailer. They
are currently working with the Planning Commission on a new land use plan.
Chief Dave Ditz, Sheriff’s Department: The Sheriff’s office currently has no job vacancies. They are
doing more to focus on mental health.
Judge Cardwell, Juvenile and Probate Court: Judge Cardwell thanked the buildings and grounds staff
for helping with some unexpected flooding they had last week. The courts are looking at changing the
way they handle truancy cases.
Roland Tkach, Auditor: The auditor’s office has collected the second half of the real estate taxes. Mr.
Tkach gave a basic update on his office.
Scott Sparks, Airport Board: The airport has received approx. $250k in grants. They are currently
looking at more funding for other projects.
Steve Minor, Building & Grounds Supervisor: Projects were complete at the courthouse and the office
building downtown. Mr. Minor is happy to report that they are fully staffed.
Jess Spears, 9-1-1 Coordinator: Wakeman officially has their new radio tower and Greenwich’s tower
is up and running.
Art Mead, EMA Director: There has been more EMA incidents this year and they are on pace to do 40
incidents total.
Isaac Livengood, Assistant Solid Waste District Coordinator/Grant Coordinator: Tire take back day
will be September 5th at the fairgrounds. Mr. Livengood is currently looking at grants through the EPA for
various projects.

REGULAR SESSION

TUESDAY

AUGUST 18, 2026

Pete Welch, Director of Operations: The landfill has a new scale that is up and running. The hours at
the landfill are changing on September 8th Monday- Friday will be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday hours will
remain the same.
Jason Eitle, Fair Board president: Mr. Eitle stated this has been a great fair and thanked everyone
involved.
Randy Strickler, Assistant Prosecutor: Mr. Strickler gave an overview of his job and the people that he
serves.
Mia Phillips, Commissioners Office: The Commissioners office is raffling off three treasure chests full
of items donated from cities, townships, villages and businesses in the county, in honor of America 250.
The drawing will be next Tuesday and there will be three winners. Please come check out the booth in the
commercial building.
At 9:42 a.m. James R. Morgan moved to adjourn. Harry Brady seconded the motion. The meeting stood
adjourned.
IN THE MATTER OF CERTIFICATION
The Clerk to the Board does hereby attest that the foregoing is a true and correct record of all actions taken
by the Board of Huron County Commissioners on August 18, 2026.
IN THE MATTER OF ADJOURNING
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. With no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:42 a.m.
*Signatures on file