CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Pickaway County commissioners awarded an $802,652 contract to resurface county and township roads and pledged support for a proposed U.S. 23 interchange during their July 7 meeting, part of a wide-ranging session that also included an airport grant application and two block-grant drawdowns.
Commissioners voted to award the 2026 Pickaway County and Township Resurfacing Program — Bid B to Fillmore Construction of Leesburg, in the amount of $802,652.05, following an April 28 bid opening and on the recommendation of Deputy County Engineer Anthony Neff.
The board also voted to send a letter of support to the Ohio Department of Transportation for a proposed interchange along U.S. 23 in Pickaway County, though the commissioners’ minutes did not detail the interchange’s location or cost.
Commissioners conducted a bid opening for the 2026 Pickaway County Pavement Marking Program, with an engineer’s estimate of $294,130.59. Three companies submitted bids: The Aero-Mark Co. LLC at $245,805.89, Oglesby Construction Inc. at $249,512.25, and JD Striping & Services Inc. at $272,218.90. The bids were turned over to Neff for review and a contract-award recommendation.
The board separately authorized the county engineer to advertise for bids on the 2026 PIC-Deck Sealing project, estimated at $332,060.90.
Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing the Pickaway County Airport Authority to apply for a $453,150 direct grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation for a taxiway lighting design and construction project at Pickaway County Memorial Airport, as part of the 2027 Ohio Airport Improvement Program. The board also approved a South Central Power right-of-way easement allowing the utility to construct an electric line for the airport.
Planning and Development Director Tim McGinnis presented two Community Development Block Grant drawdowns that commissioners approved: $68,265.68 for the Williamsport Allocation and Neighborhood Revitalization Project, and $82,673.52 for a utility improvement project on Walnut Street in Circleville.
The Pickaway County Building Department’s monthly report showed $481,743 collected in fees during June, including $458,183.20 in commercial permit fees. The department performed 579 total inspections and issued 24 new home permits during the month.
County Auditor Brad Washburn told commissioners the county’s cash balance grew to $28.4 million in June, with $3.25 million in revenue against $2.27 million in expenses. Washburn said all Ohio counties received an extension tied to House Bill 186, and Commissioner Gary Scherer said the county would not implement the homestead exemption “piggyback” program this year but expects to begin it in 2027.
Sheriff Hafey told commissioners his office presented a proposal with TeamHealth/Premier Physician Services to add 12 hours of weekly medical service at the county jail, which would provide up to 88 hours a week of coverage and daily nursing care. Commissioners asked to meet directly with a representative from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction before approving the plan. Hafey also said two deputies were injured at Walmart on the Friday night of the county fair.
Commissioners approved bills totaling $517,868.46 and a Then and Now certification of $281 for payment.
The board also authorized either McGinnis or County Administrator Marc Rogols to sign the county’s section of an Ohio Department of Development Office of Community Development draw request.
The information contained in this story was obtained from the Pickaway County Board of Commissioners.
