Clermont County Board
of Developmental Disabilities
Regular Board Meeting
September 24, 2026
The regular meeting of the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities washeld on September 24, 2026, at the Thomas A. Wildey Center, 2040 US Highway 50,Batavia, Ohio 45103.
Vice President David Thamann called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
Janie Pfankuch called the roll. All members were present with the exception of Mrs.Fiscus and Mrs. West who were absent excused.
Resolution 26-86
Mr. Weir made a motion seconded by Mrs. Eschmann to approve the amended agenda as presented – adding a New Business Motion. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-87
Mr. Thompson made a motion seconded by Mrs. Jensen to approve the August 27, 2026,Board Meeting Minutes. All in favor, aye. All opposed no, with the exception of Mr. Weir,who abstained. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-88
Mr. Weir made a motion seconded by Mrs. Jensen that the Board approve the Operations Report and Payment of Bills. Recap to be made part of the CCBDD Journal. Upon rollcall, all members voted yea, with the exception of Mrs. Eschmann, who abstained. Motion carried.
Directors’ Reports were submitted to the Board in the Board Packet. Board Membersthanked the Directors for their reports.
Superintendent’s Report
Halloween Drive Thru is scheduled on Thursday October 20 from 7-8:30 p.m. Dan informed the Board The Early Retirement Incentive Plan (ERIP) that the Board approved last month has now been approved by the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). This means we can move forward with full implementation of the plan.
The next steps:
- The week of September 28 – To finalize the list of eligible employees, Dan will ask |employees who believes they meet the age and OPERS retirement service credit requirements for the plan to communicate that to Kathy Booth, HR Director by the end ।of the day on Friday, October 2, 2026.
- During the week of October 5, Kathy Booth, HR Director will individually contact each |employee who meets the criteria to be considered for the plan and inform them of their status.
- Those formally being offered the ERIP will be notified in early October. They will |have the month of October to gather more personal information, e.g. from OPERS.
- Beginning November 2, the plan election period will open and remain open for the full month of November. During this time, the 14 eligible employees will need to decide |whether they wish to participate in the plan. Employees who elect to participate will notify Kathy Booth, HR Director of their intended retirement date in 2027.
- The month of December will allow time to ensure that all necessary documentation for participating employees has been properly submitted to and received by OPERS.
- At the October Board Meeting, Dan plans to present to the Board the tentative future restructuring plans. He will then present to the staff on Friday, in his Update from Dan, either in person or through email.
FSS Program – Reduce from $2,000 to $1,000, limit to 6 years of age and above, and limit the scope to camps, respite, and camping equipment.
Dan informed the Board, with no raises for non-bargaining employees in 2027, he is |looking at closing the agency between Christmas and New Years 2027. The agency |would be closed December 24, 2027- December 30, 2027. Dan will bring this back to the Board in December.
Resolution 26-89
Mr. Weir made a motion seconded by Mr. Thompson that the Board approve Policy 1200 j- Incidents Adversely Affecting Health and Welfare as submitted. Upon roll call, all |members voted yea. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-90
Mrs. Eschmann made a motion seconded by Mr. Thompson that the Board approve Policy 1400 – Technology First as submitted. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-91
Mr. Weir made a motion seconded by Mrs. Eschmann that the Board approve Policy 2200-Title XX – Social Services Program as submitted. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-92
Mr. Weir made a motion seconded by Mrs. Eschmann that the Board authorizes the Superintendent to establish a layoff and notification process for the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities – Community Relations Department – Communication Aide position; Community Support Services Department – Employment Navigator position; and Behavioral Health Services Department – Therapist position. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Committee Reports
Resolution 26-93
Mr. Weir made a motion seconded by Mrs. Eschmann to approve the August 27, 2026;Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor, aye. All opposed no. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-94
Mr. Weir made a motion seconded by Mrs. Jensen to approve the August 27, 2026;Program Services Committee Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor, aye. All opposed no. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-95
Mrs. Jensen made a motion seconded by Mr. Weir to approve the August 27, 2026; EthicsCommittee Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor, aye. All opposed no. Motion carried.
New Business
Resolution 26-96
Mr. Weir made a motion seconded by Mrs. Jensen that the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities authorize the sale or disposal of a 2004 Dodge Durango, 2009ExMark Zero Turn Mower, 2007 Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower, 1992 Grasshopper Zero Turn Mower, two 1991 Ariens Snow Blowers, and a Single Axle Trailer no longer needed for public use, individually valued at less than $5,000 each, pursuant to and in compliance with Ohio Revised Code section 307.12. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Adjournment
Resolution 26-97
Mrs. Eschmann made a motion seconded by Mrs. Jensen that the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities adjourn. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Time: 6:08pm
