Commissioners authorize initial Metro task order to search FEMA portal for missed reimbursements The board authorized Metro (Metrc) to review past FEMA project files and pursue potential reimbursements after hearing that prior contracts and projects may not have been fully pursued; Metrc warned administrative review work is not reimbursable, and the board approved initial funds to begin the work.

Holmes County commissioners are diving deep into past FEMA projects, aiming to uncover lost funds from disasters like Hurricane Sally—could this be the financial breakthrough the county needs?

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Holmes County commissioners approve $8,000 for local volunteer fire department A volunteer fire department representative asked the board for $8,000 to cover urgent operating costs and unpaid local labor; the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners approved an allocation to address immediate needs and support ongoing grant efforts, citing high call volumes and equipment repairs.

Holmes County's volunteer fire department urgently needs $8,000 to tackle rising costs and critical repairs after responding to over 200 calls last year!

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Commission approves $35,000 contribution after West Florida quotes $448,900 to move nine poles Commissioners were told West Florida needs to relocate nine utility poles for a corridor project at a quoted cost of $448,900; county staff said about $18,000–$20,000 remained in a fencing budget and asked the county to contribute roughly $30,000–$35,000; the board moved, seconded and approved a $35,000 allocation and authorized signing invoice paperwork.

Commissioners in Holmes County just approved a $35,000 contribution to relocate utility poles after facing a hefty $448,900 quote!

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Tri County Airport authority cites $5 million economic impact, seeks county help on access road Tri County Airport Authority told Holmes County commissioners the airport generates an estimated $5 million yearly in economic impact, described recent upgrades and invited officials to an April 16 economic meeting; the authority asked the county to consider funding or help on a half‑mile dirt access road to open the south property for development.

The Tri County Airport is generating over $5 million annually and is calling on Holmes County to help unlock its potential with a crucial access road development!

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Resident urges Holmes County to refuse 287(g) cooperation; local law enforcement defends policy At a Holmes County commission meeting, a resident urged commissioners to end or refuse funding for a 287(g) agreement with ICE, citing alleged civil‑rights harms; a county law enforcement official responded that the sheriff's office notifies federal partners only after criminal arrests and said cooperating agencies aim to protect public safety.

A local resident challenges the Holmes County commission to end its cooperation with ICE, citing concerns over civil rights and public safety in a heated debate.

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Resident urges county to reinstate or clarify business fire and life-safety inspections A resident told commissioners there are no consistent fire and life-safety inspections for businesses countywide and urged the county to implement or clarify an inspection regime to protect workers and the public.

A local resident warns that Holmes County's businesses may be at risk due to a lack of fire and life-safety inspections, urging immediate action for the safety of workers and the community.

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Commissioners award bridge bids, extend engineering contracts and discuss emergency dam-leak repairs Board approved a one-year extension of county engineering professional services, awarded low bids for two bridge/road projects (subject to DOT concurrence), and discussed emergency repairs to a leaking overflow pipe at a dam; staff were directed to scope permitting and funding options for immediate stabilization.

Holmes County officials are taking swift action to enhance infrastructure, awarding contracts for bridge work while tackling an urgent repair on a leaking dam!

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Holmes County commissioners approve plan to replace 10 road trucks using guaranteed resale program Commissioners voted to proceed with a three-year, guaranteed-resale financing option to replace 10 aging dump/tri-axle trucks after staff presented bids and a buyback guarantee intended to protect resale value.

Holmes County commissioners have greenlit a smart plan to replace 10 aging road trucks, leveraging guaranteed resale values to maximize savings and efficiency!

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Here Tim shares his ride in #HolmesCounty #ohio on a really beautiful gravel trail route with quite a bit of elevation.