December 6, 2022
8:30 a.m.
John Butler, Director, and Daniel Perkins, Help Desk Technician, Van Wert County IT Department
Re: IT personnel changes
9:30 a.m.
Mink Meeting with Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas Riggenbach, Van Wert County Prosecutor Eva Yarger, and Hoaglin Township Trustees
1:30 p.m.
Security Council Meeting (Commissioner Wolfrum)
December 1, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
November 29, 2022
There is no scheduled business for today.
November 24, 2022
CLOSED for Thanksgiving Day.
November 22, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Board of Revision (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
10:30 a.m.
Courthouse Tour (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
1:30 p.m.
Meeting with Thomas Riggenbach, Van Wert County Sheriff, Eva Yarger, Van Wert County Prosecutor, and Hoaglin Township Trustees
Re: Mink
2:30 p.m.
Kyle Wendel, Engineer, and Kory Thatcher, Deputy Engineer/Bridge Inspector, Van Wert County Engineer’s Office
Re: White Trillium Solar Project
November 17, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Jayne Smith, Interim Director, Wassenberg Art Center
3:15 p.m.
Zoom meeting for the Van Wert County Annex – Front Exterior Improvements Project with Judge Taylor and Suzi Kallas, Van Wert County Probate & Juvenile Court, and Revival Design Collective
November 15, 2022
12:15 p.m.
SWMD Policy Committee Meeting at the SWMD Office (Commissioner Owens)
November 10, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Stacy Adam, Executive Director, VWAEDC
10:30 a.m.
Jeff Harmon, Director, SWMD
Re: EPA Requirements
6:00 p.m.
NOCAC meeting in Defiance (Commissioner Owens)
November 8, 2022
There is no scheduled business for today.
November 3, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
November 1, 2022
1:00 p.m.
Picture at the Ohio City Retention Pond
October 27, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guests: Chris Hughes, Deputy Director – District 1, ODOT
Deb Sealscott, President, Van Wert County Humane Society
10:30 a.m.
Jeff McIntosh, Van Wert County Treasurer
Re: Quarterly Investment Meeting
October 25, 2022
8:30 a.m.
Stacy Adam, Executive Director, VWAEDC
Re: Economic Development updates
9:00 a.m.
Joe Jared, Local Resident
Re: Mobile Home Court purchases
October 20, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
October 18, 2022
9:30 a.m.
MPRMA Meeting in Hancock County
5:00 p.m.
RPC Meeting (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
October 13, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guests: Keith Smith, Owner, THE 1898 Event Venue
10:15 a.m.
Craig Knapke, Access Engineering Solutions
Re: CDBG 2021 – Village of Scott
October 11, 2022
11:30 a.m.
EMA Board Meeting (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
2:00 p.m.
VWCLRC (Land Bank) at the VWAEDC Office
3:30 p.m.
Virtual Downtown Lowdown with Van Wert Forward
October 6, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guests: Kim Laudick & Kelly Houg, YWCA
10:30 a.m.
Yvette Fuelling, Work Life Specialist II, First Financial Bank
Re: Worklife Program
11:30 a.m.
Stacy Adam, Executive Director, and Krista Somerton, Program Manager, VWAEDC
Re: Economic Development
1:30 p.m.
JoAnne Simmerman, Van Wert County Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Re: Life Insurance
October 4, 2022
1:15 p.m.
Tour of THE 1898 Event Venue
September 29, 2022
8:00 a.m.
Northwest State Community College – State of the College Address (Commissioner Wolfrum)
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert (Commissioner Owens)
9:00 a.m.
Young Professionals Government Panel (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
1:00 p.m.
Jeremy Ebel, Business Administrator, VWCDJFS
Re: Subgrant Agreements
September 27, 2022
8:30 a.m.
Joint Board of Van Wert, Allen, & Putnam County Commissioners
Re: Petition of West Jennings Creek (via Zoom)
10:30 a.m.
Krista Somerton, Program Manager, VWAEDC
Public Hearing – CHIP 2022
3:00 p.m.
Sara Lape, Administrative Assistant, Van Wert County Commissioners’ Office; Jeff McIntosh, Van Wert County Treasurer; and other Elected Officials
Re: ARPA
September 22, 2022
8:00 a.m.
Northwest State Community College Strategic Plan Listening Session at Willow Bend Country Club (Commissioner Lichtensteiger and Commissioner Wolfrum)
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
September 20, 2022
8:30 a.m.
Conference Call – Joint Board of Allen, Putnam, and Van Wert County Commissioners
Re: Petition of West Jennings Creek
10:30 a.m.
Jacqui Kitchen & Shanelle Montana, Lightsource BP via Zoom
Re: White Trillium Solar Project – Union Township
11:15 a.m.
Erinn Sellers, Director, VWCDJFS
Re: SNAP incentive
September 15, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Miranda Van Rooyen, Director, Area Agency on Aging
Re: Disaster Preparation Program for Seniors
10:15 a.m.
McGohan Brabender and JoAnne Simmerman, Van Wert County Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Re: Renewal Meeting – Employee Benefits
1:00 p.m.
Amy Hoffman, Palmer Energy Company
Re: Electric Facilities Contract
3:00 p.m.
Union Township Trustees
Re: Solar
September 13, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Craig Knapke, Access Engineering Solutions
Re: CDBG
10:00 a.m.
Jason Kershner & Brian Young, Charter Communications, and John Butler, Van Wert County IT Director
Re: Broadband
1:30 p.m.
Van Wert County Elected Officials and Department Heads meeting
September 8, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Craig Riedel, 82nd District, Ohio House of Representatives
10:15 a.m.
Mike Poling, Fair Secretary, Van Wert County Agricultural Society
Re: Updates and Asphalt/Roads
11:00 a.m.
Pat McCauley, Regional Public Affairs Liaison, State of Ohio Treasurer Rob Sprague’s Office
Re: Updates
1:00 p.m.
Joint County Ditch Meeting with Allen, Auglaize, Mercer, & Putman Counties and Engineer’s Office (via GoTo Meeting)
2:00 p.m.
JoAnne Simmerman, Van Wert County Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Re: Open Enrollment
6:00 p.m.
NOCAC meeting in Defiance (Commissioner Owens)
September 6, 2022
There is no scheduled business for today.
Thank you!
September 1, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
1:00 p.m.
Seth Baker, CEO, Van Wert County Foundation
Re: Downtown updates
2:00 p.m.
Erinn Sellers, Director, VWCDJFS
Re: Children Services Workforce Grant
August 30, 2022
1:00 p.m.
Revival Design Collective
Re: Replacing front windows of Annex (Juv./Prob. area)
August 25, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
10:30 a.m.
Bid Opening – Cash Rent Van Wert County Farm 2022
11:30 a.m.
Deb Sealscott, President, Van wert County Humane Society Board
Re: Cats and Spay/Neuter
August 23, 2022
8:45 a.m.
Erinn Sellers, Director, and Lori Clouse, CSEA Supervisor, VWCDJFS
Re: Personnel Issues
12:00 p.m.
Community Corrections Board Meeting (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
5:00 p.m.
Public Meeting on designation of Harrison, Jennings, Liberty, Washington, and York Townships as restricted areas to prevent energy projects as outlined in SB 52
August 18, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Jeff Harmon, Director, Van Wert County SWMD
10:15 a.m.
Zoom meeting with McGohan Brabender and JoAnne Simmerman, Van Wert County Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Re: Pre-Renewal Meeting
1:00 p.m.
Samantha Bauer, Administrative Assistant, VWAEDC
Re: County Invoice
1:30 p.m.
Ohio Power Siting Board Meeting in Columbus (Commissioner Wolfrum – in-person, Commissioner Lichtensteiger and Commissioner Owens – live stream)
Re: Wild Grains Solar Project planned for Hoaglin Township
2:30 p.m.
Erinn Sellers, Director, and Lori Clouse, CSEA Supervisor, VWCDJFS
Re: Personnel matters
August 16, 2022
9:30 a.m.
Rob Wilhelm, Superintendent, Van Wert County Engineer’s Office
Re: Equipment purchase request
August 11, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Tony Schroeder, Newly Elected State Central Committee Member for District 1
10:15 a.m.
Craig Knapke, Access Engineering Solutions
Re: CDBG 2021 – Village of Scott
1:15 p.m.
Jane Schmid, Workforce Development Manager, VWAEDC
Re: Economic Development Interview with Commissioner Lichtensteiger
2:00 p.m.
Mark Wilson and Dean Bowersock, Washington Township Trustees
Re: Solar survey (SB 52)
4:00 p.m.
Van Wert County Humane Society Open House
6:00 p.m.
NOCAC meeting in Defiance (Commissioner Owens)
August 9, 2022
8:30 a.m.
BOR Meeting at Courthouse (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
1:00 p.m.
Bill Dowler, Union Township Trustee
Re: Recent Solar Development Poll
2:00 p.m.
New Idea Controls
Re: Correctional Facility – HVAC Controls Retrofit Project/TIPS Program
3:30 p.m.
Stacy Adam, Executive Director, VWAEDC, and Nancy Dixon, Administrative Assistant, Van Wert County Commissioners’ Office
Re: TIF
4:00 p.m.
Tom Turnwald, Chair, and Jon Bagley, Interim President & CEO, Van Wert Health Board of Trustees
Re: Hospital
August 4, 2022
11:00 a.m.
Fernando Torres, MetaLINK Technologies, and John Buter, Van Wert County IT Director
Re: Broadband
2:00 p.m.
Conference call with Stacy Adam, Executive Director, VWAEDC
August 2, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Recycle meeting (Commissioner Owens)
5:00 p.m.
Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting
July 28, 2022
10:15 a.m.
Krista Somerton, Program Manager, VWAEDC
Re: RLF
10:30 a.m.
Pat Dochenetz, The Verdin Company, and Dusty Figley, Van Wert County Maintenance Supervisor
Re: Courthouse clocks
3:30 p.m.
Cody Roberts, SWMD, and JoAnne Simmerman, Van Wert County Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Re: Issues at SWMD
July 26, 2022
10:00 a.m.
Joint County Ditch Meeting - Mercer & Auglaize Counties
Re: Kyle Prairie Ditch Assessments for 2023
11:00 a.m.
Jon Tomlinson, new Dean of Northwest State Community College, Van Wert Campus
1:00 p.m.
Jeff McIntosh, Van Wert County Treasurer
Re: Quarterly Investment Committee Meeting
2:00 p.m.
Brady Manning, WANRack, and John Butler, Van Wert County IT Director
Re: Broadband
July 21, 2022
2:00 p.m.
Zoom meeting
Jacqui Kitchen, Lightsource BP
Re: White Trillium Solar Project
July 19, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Midwest Pool Risk Management Agency (MPRMA) meeting
in Wapakoneta, Auglaize County
3:00 p.m.
Proclamation presentation and photo in front of Van Wert County Courthouse
Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week
5:00 p.m.
Van Wert County Regional Planning Commission meeting
5:30 p.m.
Van Wert Township Association Sausage Supper
at Van Wert County Fairgrounds
July 14, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT
Guest: Jon Tomlinson, New Dean of NWSCC, Van Wert Campus
10:30 a.m.
Craig Knapke, Access Engineering Solutions
Re: CDBG 2021 – Village of Scott
July 12, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Board of Revision (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
1:00 p.m.
Open House Celebration
2:00 p.m.
Land Bank meeting (Commissioner Wolfrum and Commissioner Owens)
July 7, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Magdalene Markward, 82nd District Candidate for State Representative
10:30 a.m.
Public Hearing – Dull Town (McKee) Vacating Streets and Alleys
11:30 a.m.
Krista Somerton, Program Manager, and Sam Bauer, Administrative Assistant, VWAEDC
Re: CDBG and Land Bank
1:00 p.m.
Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas Riggenbach
Re: Union Contract negotiations – Corrections Supervisors and Cooks
July 5, 2022
10:30 a.m.
Public Hearing for the 2023 Budget
June 30, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT
June 28, 2022
There is no scheduled business for today.
Thank you!
June 23, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Craig Riedel, 82nd District, Ohio House of Representatives
3:00 p.m.
FAA Airport Runway Extension Project meeting via Zoom
June 21, 2022
8:30 a.m.
Family and Children First meeting (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
9:00 a.m.
Budget Work Day – 2023 Budget
June 16, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
Guest: Erica Petrie, Executive Director, Love INC
Re: Ignite Van Wert
9:30 a.m.
Joint County Ditch Meeting via Zoom with Paulding and Putnam Counties (Commissioner Wolfrum and Commissioner Owens)
2:00 p.m.
1st Public Hearing for Natural Gas Aggregation (Residential) at the City of Van Wert Council Chambers
3:30 p.m.
1st Public Hearing for Natural Gas Aggregation (Residential) at the Van Wert County Commissioners’ Conference Room
June 14, 2022
8:30 a.m.
Van Wert County Elected Officials and Department Heads meeting
10:00 a.m.
PERC Board Meeting (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
6:00 p.m.
VWAEDC Annual Meeting at Vantage (Community Room)
June 9, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Rick Turner, Superintendent, Vantage Career Center
Re: Vantage
11:00 a.m.
Broadband Meeting with John Butler, IT Director, and local providers
June 7, 2022
8:30 a.m.
Soil and Water Conservation District Staff and Board Members
Re: 2023 Budget
9:15 a.m.
Craig Knapke, Access Engineering Solutions
Re: CDBG 2021 – Village of Scott
9:30 a.m.
2nd Public Hearing – CDBG 2022 with Krista Somerton
2:00 p.m.
Erinn Sellers, Director, VWCDJFS
Re: Contracts and personnel
June 2, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Rick Turner, Superintendent, Vantage Career Center
Re: Vantage
11:00 a.m.
Liberty Township Trustees
Re: Solar (straw poll)
1:00 p.m.
McGohan Brabender and JoAnne Simmerman, Van Wert County Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Re: Healthjoy
2:00 p.m.
Krista Somerton, Program Manager, VWAEDC
Re: CDBG
May 31, 2022
8:30 a.m.
Barry Johns, CSVO, Veterans Service
Re: 2023 Budget
9:00 a.m.
Jeremy Kitson, Local Resident
Re: Solar
May 26, 2021
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Craig Riedel, 82nd District, Ohio House of Representatives
10:15 a.m.
McGohan Brabender and JoAnne Simmerman, Van Wert County Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Re: Garner
11:15 a.m.
Krista Somerton, Program Manager, VWAEDC
Re: CDBG
May 24, 2022
8:00 a.m.
Cal Morris
Re: Solar, SB 52
May 19, 2022
8:00 a.m.
Main Street Van Wert meeting (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
8:00 a.m.
Marsh Foundation Board Meeting at the Marsh Foundation
Re: Megasite
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Kim Fleming, Director, Van Wert CVB
Re: Visit Van Wert
10:15 a.m.
Stacy Adam, Executive Director, and Krista Somerton, Program Manager, VWAEDC
Re: Economic Development updates
10:30 a.m.
Grace Alex, Program Administrator, OOD
Re: Leased office space in Annex
1:30 p.m.
Dylan Borchers. Brickler & Eckler, and Jeff Reinkemeyer, Avangrid
Re: Solar updates
May 17, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Proclamation Presentation – Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week
9:30 a.m.
Amy Hoffman, Palmer Energy Company, and Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Re: Gas Aggregation
11:00 a.m.
Records Commission Meeting at Recorder’s Conference Room (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
11:30 a.m.
Jeff McIntosh, Van Wert County Treasurer
Re: 1st Quarter Investment meeting
6:00 p.m.
Region 16 – OneOhio Ad Hoc Committee Meeting at Defiance EOC (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
Re: Opiate Lawsuit
May 12, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Tafi Stober, Executive Director, Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation
Re: Van Wert Live
10:15 a.m.
Public Hearing Floodplain Regulations
Cathie Malone, Van Wert County Tax Map Draftsperson & Van Wert County RPC Director
11:15 a.m.
Van Wert Middle School Student Visit – talk outside of the Courthouse
1:00 p.m.
Craig Knapke, Access Engineering Solutions
Re: CDBG 2021 – Village of Scott
1:30 p.m.
Jacqui Kitchen, Lightsource BP; Stacy Adam, Executive Director, VWAEDC; and Jay Fleming, SSD, City of Van Wert
Re: Solar - PJM Queue
May 10, 2022
8:45 a.m.
Career Connections at the Wassenberg Art Center (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
9:30 a.m.
Board of Revisions (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
1:00 p.m.
White Trillium Solar Project – Jacqui Kitchen, Lightsource BP (via Zoom) and Kevin DeWine
Re: Updates
May 5, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Jane Schmid, Workforce Development Manager, VWAEDC and BDC
Re: YouScience
10:15 a.m.
Public Hearing Floodplain Regulations
Cathie Malone, Van Wert County Tax Map Draftsperson & Van Wert County RPC Director
12:00 p.m.
National Day of Prayer
May 3, 2022
8:45 a.m.
West Jennings Creek Drone footage review with Van Wert County Engineer’s Office and Roger Pohlman
10:00 a.m.
Yvette Fuelling, First Financial Bank
Re: Work Life Program for County Employees
6:00 p.m.
Solar Public Hearing EMR Room Van Wert County Fairgrounds (Bricker & Eckler)
April 28, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Rob McColley, State Senator
10:15 a.m.
Jamie Ramos, Library Board
Re: Brumback Library Board of Trustees appointment
11:00 a.m.
Mike Maag, WPNM (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
Re: Interview
1:15 p.m.
Paul Hoverman, First United Methodist Church
Re: Proclamation Presentation – National Day of Prayer
2:00 p.m.
Scott Heffner, Local Resident
Re: Glass and SWMD
April 26, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Delphos St. John’s 8th Grade Student Visit – 1st Group
10:30 a.m.
Delphos St. John’s 8th Grade Student Visit – 2nd Group
11:30 a.m.
EMA Board meeting at the EMA Office (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
1:30 p.m.
Barry Johns, CSVO, Van Wert County Veterans Services
Re: Shared employee with Tax Map Office
April 21, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Sarah Jackson, Educator, 4-H Youth Development
Re: 4-H
10:15 a.m.
Krista Somerton, Program Manager, VWAEDC
Re: Allocation Application Selection – CDBG 2022
11:00 a.m.
Bill Evans and Jim Kitson, Port Authority
Re: Insurance needs
2:30 p.m.
Seth Baker, CEO, Van Wert County Foundation
Re: Parking
April 19, 2022
9:00 a.m.
MEBC/MPRMA Meeting at Hickory Sticks Golf Club
2:00 p.m.
Cathie Malone, Van Wert County Tax Map Draftsperson
Re: Floodplain Regulations
5:00 p.m.
RPC Quarterly Meeting (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
April 14, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Roy Klopfenstein, Paulding County Commissioner
10:15 a.m.
Craig Knapke, Access Engineering Solutions
Re: CDBG Program 2021 – Village of Scott
3:00 p.m.
Proclamation & Photo – Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 10-16, 2022)
6:00 p.m.
NOCAC meeting in Defiance (Commissioner Owens)
April 12, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Jeff McIntosh, Van Wert County Treasurer, and Barry Johns, Veterans Services
Re: Repainting Courthouse Parking Lot
10:00 a.m.
Jamie Ramos, Board Member, Haven of Hope
Re: Status/Updates, County Library
1:00 p.m.
Automatic Data Processing Board Meeting (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
Courthouse – Recorder’s Conference Room
2:00 p.m.
Land Bank Meeting at the VWAEDC Office (Commissioner Wolfrum and Commissioner Owens)
April 7, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape "Commissioners' Corner" radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert, and guest, Amy Hoffman, Energy Consultant, Palmer Energy Company
Re: Gas Aggregation
10:15 a.m.
James Stripe, Superintendent, Van Wert County Board of DD
Re: Day Care Lease
10:30 a.m.
Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas Riggenbach
Re: Union negotiations - Corrections Officers
April 5, 2022
8:30 a.m.
Family and Children First meeting (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
9:30 a.m.
JoAnne Simmerman, Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Re: Comp time and CEBCO meeting
March 31, 2022
10:15 a.m.
Pleasant Township Trustees, Van Wert County Engineer’s Office, and ODOT
Re: Road Projects
12:00 p.m.
Van Wert Middle School Visit
2:00 p.m.
Ann Marshall, Local Resident
Re: Lien - Annex
March 29, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Cathie Malone, Van Wert County Tax Map Draftsperson
Re: Floodplain standards
11:00 a.m.
Broadband meeting with local providers:
- Lonnie Pedersen, TSC
- Jason Kershner and Brian Young, Charter Communications (Spectrum)
- Mike O’Connor, WATCH Communications
- Phil Maag, MetaLINK Technologies
12:00 p.m.
Main Street Van Wert meeting (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
1:30 p.m.
Erinn Sellers, Director, VWCDJFS
Re: Position changes and updates
2:30 p.m.
Opioid MOU Meeting at Defiance Co. EOC (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
March 24, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Mark Bagley
Re: Eggerss Stadium
10:30 a.m.
Jeremy Ebel, Business Administrator, VWCDJFS
Re: IV-D Contracts
11:00 a.m.
Todd Wallace, Pleasant Township Trustee, and Kyle Wendel, Van Wert County
Engineer
Re: Road projects
2:15 p.m.
Stacy Adam, Executive Director, and Krista Somerton, Program Manager, VWAEDC
Re: DTAC Fund
March 22, 2022
8:30 a.m.
Jacqui Kitchen and Shanelle Montana, Light Source BP
Re: White Trillium Solar Project, Union Township
9:45 a.m.
Krista Somerton, Program Manager, VWAEDC
Re: RLF
10:30 a.m.
Mike Jackson, Secretary/Treasurer, Van Wert County Airport Authority Board of Trustees
Re: Part-time employment
2:00 p.m.
MSVW Meeting (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
March 17, 2022
9:30 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT
Guest: Seth Baker, Hall Block, and Evan Purmort
Re: Van Wert Forward
March 15, 2022
8:30 a.m.
Sara Lape, Administrative Assistant, Van Wert County Commissioners’ Office
Re: Payroll
9:30 a.m.
Krista Somerton, Program Manager, VWAEDC
Re: CHIP
12:15 p.m.
SWMD Board Meeting (Commissioner Owens)
7:00 p.m.
Van Wert County District Advisory Council Meeting (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
March 10, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Joe Dray, Executive Director, MSVW
Re: Main Street Van Wert
11:00 a.m.
Mark Verville, President/CEO, Van Wert Chamber of Commerce
Re: Van Wert County – 200 Year Milestone Award
March 8, 2022
8:30 a.m.
Krista Somerton, Program Manager, VWCDJFS
Re: CDIS Meeting and Public Hearing – CDBG 2022
9:30 a.m.
Craig Knapke, Access Engineering Solutions
Re: CDBG 2021 – Village of Scott
10:00 a.m.
Bid Opening – Engineer – Asphalt Concrete (Hot Mix)
10:15 a.m.
Bid Opening – Engineer – Emulsions
10:30 a.m.
Bid Opening – Engineer – Bridge Beams #2134 – Jonestown Road
10:45 a.m.
Bid Opening – Engineer – Bridge Beams #2135 – Ireland Road
12:00 p.m.
Van Wert County Elected Officials and Department Heads Meeting
2:00 p.m.
Dylan Borchers, Bricker & Eckler, and Jeff Reinkemeyer, Avangrid
Re: Wild Grains Solar Project
March 3, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guests: Kyle Klinker
Re: Parks
1:30 p.m.
John Hatcher and Ashley Ricker, City Law Director’s Office
Re: Contracts
March 1, 2022
8:30 a.m.
Cathie Malone, Tax Map Draftsperson
Re: Floodplain
10:30 a.m.
Jack Gillepsie and Wayde Lombardo, McGohan Brabender; and JoAnne Simmerman, Van Wert County Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Re: Stewardship Meeting for County Employee Benefits – Renewal, Open Enrollment, Set Goals
1:30 p.m.
Opiate Lawsuit Meeting in Defiance (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
6:00 p.m.
Van Wert County Township Association Meeting
Re: Gas Aggregation at the Extension Office
February 24, 2022
February 22, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Jeremy Ebel, Business Administrator, Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services
Re: New IV-D Contract
February 17, 2022
9:00 a.m. Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guests: Jane Schmid, VWAEDC, and Cory Michaud, CIC Board
Re: Career Connections
10:15 a.m. Shane Coleman, Executive Director, Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission
Kyle Wendel, Van Wert County Engineer
Mayor Ken Markward and Jay Fleming, Safety Services Director, City of Van Wert
Re: Ohio’s Rural Transportation Planning Organization Program
11:30 a.m. Krista Somerton, Program Manager, VWAEDC
Re: CHIP
1:00 p.m. John Butler, Van Wert County IT Director
Re: Tech. updates
2:30 p.m. Honor and celebrate Orval H. Mullen’s 100th birthday!
February 15, 2022
There is no scheduled business for today.
Thank you!
February 10, 2021
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Eric McCracken
Re: Eggerss Stadium
10:30 a.m.
Mike Jackson and Jeff Klausing, Van Wert County Regional Airport Authority
Re: Membership and Port Authority
February 8, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Van Wert Community Corrections Board Meeting (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
2:00 p.m.
Julie Graham-Price and Matt Butler, Ohio Power Siting Board
Re: Wild Grains Solar Project – Hoaglin Township
February 3, 2022
There is no scheduled business for today.
Thank you!
February 1, 2022
11:00 a.m.
BroadBandOhio
1:30 p.m.
Todd Hernandez, President, and Al Lewis, Executive Vice President, Northwest State Community College at Van Wert City Council Chambers
Re: Updates
January 27, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Jane Schmid, Workforce Development Manager, VWAEDC
12:00 p.m.
Lunch with John Leutz and Cheryl Subler, CCAO, at Wild Hare BBQ
January 25, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Visit Vantage Career Center – Auto Body Collision Program (Seniors)
1:00 p.m.
Visit Vantage Career Center – Auto Body Collision Program (Juniors)
2:30 p.m.
Andy Czajkowski, President, Van Wert BDC; Attorney Charles Koch; and Mayor Ken Markward
Re: Airport
January 20, 2022
8:00 a.m.
Main Street Van Wert meeting (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
Guest: Craig Riedel, 82nd District, Ohio House of Representatives
10:30 a.m.
Roger Pohlman
Re: Cleaning of West Jennings Creek by Delphos
11:30 a.m.
Jeff McIntosh, Van Wert County Treasurer
Re: Quarterly Investment Meeting
1:30 p.m.
Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas Riggenbach
Re: 9-1-1 Operations
January 18, 2022
8:45 a.m.
Barry Johns, CSVO, Van Wert County Veterans Service Office
Re: Funds for flooring project in his office
10:00 a.m.
MPRMA Meeting in Shelby County
2:30 p.m.
Rick McCoy, Van Wert County EMA Director, and Sara Lape, Administrative Assistant, Van Wert County Commissioners’ Office
re: Use of ARPA funds
5:00 p.m.
RPC Quarterly Meeting (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
January 13, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert
10:15 a.m.
Amy Hoffman, Palmer Energy Company, and Mayor Ken Markward; re: Gas Aggregation
12:30 p.m.
Craig Knapke, Access Engineering Solutions; re: CDBG 2021 – Village of Scott
1:00 p.m.
Chris Hughes, District Deputy Director, ODOT; Jay Fleming, Safety Service Director, City of Van Wert; Kyle Wendel, Van Wert County Engineer; and Stacy Adam, Executive Director, VWAEDC; re: US 30, Feasibility Study, Projects to Pursue, Check-In
January 11, 2022
8:30 a.m.
Family and Children First meeting at the NPAC Lecture Hall (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
10:00 a.m.
Board of Revisions at the Van Wert County Courthouse (Commissioner Lichtensteiger)
11:00 a.m.
Bid Opening: CDBG 2021 – Village of Scott Drainage Improvements Project
2:00 p.m.
Land Bank meeting at the VWAEDC Office
January 6, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Tape “Commissioners’ Corner” radio program at WERT with Mayor Ken Markward, City of Van Wert, with guest, Stacy Adam, Executive Director, VWAEDC
January 4, 2022
There is no scheduled business for today.
Thank you!
