On the agenda: Norwalk Minutes — data center (Aug 4)
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Norwalk, Ohio · Tuesday, August 4, 2026 — 3 months ago
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REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY
AUGUST 4, 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; Jocelyn Leber, Norwalk Ohio News; Holly Weilnau, Resident; Dale Daniels, Resident; Scott
Sparks, Airport Board; Lenora Minor, DJFS; Mary Valentine, DJFS; Lara Hozalski, HR/DJFS; Terry
Boose, Resident; Glen Hurst, Resident; Jeff Bertram, Resident.
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 305.14 the Record of the Proceedings of the July 28, 2026
meeting(s) were presented to the Board. James R. Morgan made the motion to waive the reading of the
minutes of the July 28, 2026 meeting(s) and approve as presented. Harry Brady seconded the motion.
Voting was as follows:
Aye – Harry Brady
Aye – Tom Dunlap
Aye – James R. Morgan
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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 #428897 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 4, 2026
26-195
IN THE MATTER OF RE-APPOINTING MICHAEL BAREFOOT AND HERBERT K. “NICK”
BURCH TO THE HURON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD
James R. Morgan moved the adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Michael Barefoot and Herbert K. “Nick” Burch wish to be re-appointed to the Huron
County Airport Authority Board and it is the desire of the Board of Huron County Commissioners to reappoint them;
now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Huron County Commissioners hereby re-appoints Michael Barefoot
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY
to the Huron County Airport Authority Board for a term ending on December 31, 2027;
AUGUST 4, 2026
and further
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Huron County Commissioners hereby re-appoints Herbert K.
“Nick” Burch to the Huron County Airport Authority Board for a term ending on December 31, 2028;
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
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
Kelly Smith, Jennifer Sloan and Beth Horvatich going to Columbus, Ohio on October 28, 2026 for the SSI
Conference.
At 9:05 a.m. Public comment –
Holly Weilnau, 705 Strick Rd Milan Ohio expressed her concerns on the potential data center coming into
Monroeville. She questioned if the board received a request for a PILOT. Commissioner Dunlap stated
no.
Roger Hunker – The Fair sale is 22nd of August at 9:00 am. He has yard signs if anyone wants one.
SIGNINGS – None
OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Brady Report: Norwalk’s Night Out is tonight from 4-7 p.m. at the police station.
At 9:11 a.m. James R. Morgan moved to enter into Executive Sessions ORC 121.22 (G)(1) to consider
the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public
employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official,
licensee, or regulated individual; ORC 121.22 (G)(3) a conference with an attorney for the public body
concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action;
and ORC 121.22 (G) (6) Specialized details relative to the security arrangements and emergency
response protocols for a public body or a public office, if disclosure of the matters discussed could
reasonably be expected to jeopardize the security of the public body or public office. 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
At 11:05 a.m. James R. Morgan moved to End Executive Sessions ORC 121.22 (G)(1), (G)(3) and (G)(6).
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
*No action taken from Executive Sessions ORC 121.22 (G)(1), (G)(3) or (G)(6)
At 11:06 a.m. James R. Morgan moved to adjourn. Harry Brady seconded the motion. The meeting stood
adjourned.
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY
AUGUST 4, 2026
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 4, 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 11:06 a.m.
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