Commissioners to hear update from MHRSB

At the Seneca County Commissioners meeting Thursday, the board is to receive an update from the Mental Health and Recovery Board. Executive Director Mircea Handru will provide the update. The board is to vote on a contractual agreement with SAFEBuilt Ohio, LLC, to perform building code services for commercial projects. Over the past couple of years, the commissioners have spoken with several contractors who were growing frustrated with Richland County Building Department, the previous entity to handle building code services for commercial projects in the county, due to delays and issues with the permitting process. Sandusky and Huron counties both recently moved to SAFEbuilt for their permitting and inspections. On Nov. 10 of last year, Robert Kurtz, chief building official for SAFEbuilt, spoke to the commissioners and discussed how his organization could offer quicker and better service. During new business, the commissioners are to consider: A $13,790.93 supplemental appropriation to the General Fund for Inmate Psychotropic Medication. An $8,000 supplemental appropriation to the General Fund for contract services. A $29,000 supplemental appropriation to the General Fund for professional services. A $47.01 supplemental appropriation to the Unclaimed Money Trust Fund. An $8,000 supplemental appropriation to the Concealed Handgun Licenses Fund for supplies. A $30,212.40 supplemental appropriation to the Seneca County Sewer District Replacement and Improvement Fund for improvements on several ditches. A $7,060 supplemental appropriation to the Bascom/New Riegel Bond Service Fund. An agreement with Huron County Board of Commissioners for the custody and care of Huron County Juveniles on behalf of the Seneca County Youth Center for 2023. A resolution for the appointment of special counsel for the Seneca County General Health District retroactive to Jan. 30 The commissioners' meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at the commissioners' office, 111 Madison St. The meeting is also available via Zoom. Find the Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92595230790?pwd=c0d1cVJ0MVY4RXUwSERweXo4SnE2QT09 or 312-626-6799 and use Meeting ID: 925 9523 0790, Passcode: 45380 to access it. The meeting can also be streamed on the commissioners' social media page.