OWDA funding awarded for Rutland sewer project
Staff Report
MEIGS COUNTY The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) awarded $8.1 million through low interest loans and grants to Ohio communities to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make water quality improvements for Ohioans. For the month of April, the Authority funded 11 projects that will replace aging infrastructure, extend service areas, and improve sewer and sewage treatment collection systems. The 11 awarded projects received an interest rate ranging from 0.50 percent to 1.54 percent.
Among the funding awarded was a $652,275 loan for the Meigs County Water and Sewer District sewer project in the village of Rutland.
Commissioners hold weekly meeting
POMEROY The Meigs County Commissioners approved numerous items during their regular weekly meeting.
A contract was approved with the Monroe County Jail for the housing of prisoners at the jail facility. The cost at the facility is $65 per prisoner, per day.
The commissioners approved the purchase/set up of Courtview for the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office. The matter was tabled from the Jan. 7 meeting at which time two options were presented for the implementation of the system. The matter was tabled to consult with the judges and clerk of courts to determine the best option for the sheriff’s office access. Courtview is utilized by the courts and will allow for the deputies to access court documents when needed.
Will named President of Board of Commissioners
By Sarah Hawley - shawley@aimmediamidwest.com
Commissioners Jimmy Will, Shannon Miller and Tim Ihle
Sarah Hawley | Sentinel
POMEROY The Meigs County Commissioners held their first meeting of 2021 on Thursday, as well as the annual organizational meeting. This was the first meeting for new commissioner Shannon Miller.
Commissioner Jimmy Will was selected to serve as President of the Board of Commissioners, with Tim Ihle as Vice President. Ihle was also appointed to serve on the Board of Revisions.
Additional appointments were as follows: Chris Shank, Meigs County Department of Job Family Services Director; Robbie Jacks, Meigs County EMS Director; Jamie Jones, Meigs County EMA Director; Ed Newman, Apiary Inspector; Dave Davis, Meigs County Water and Sewer; Coleen MurphySmith, Dog Warden; Rachael Schultz, Workers Comp; Shannon Spaun and Ronnie Casto, maintenance; Perry Varnadoe, Meigs County Economic Development; Ed Werry and Dan