COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Franklin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a series of routine resolutions, including more than $1.8 million in purchases for county agencies and the appointment of 15 members to the Welcoming Advisory Council, during a brief meeting with no public comment or contentious debate.

Commissioners Erica Crowley and John O'Grady voted unanimously on all 11 resolutions presented during the March 10 general session. The meeting lasted approximately 15 minutes.

The board approved 107 purchase orders totaling $1,812,397.27 for various county agencies, along with a separate $2,500 purchase order for the Franklin County Coroner's office.

In other business, commissioners authorized a contract modification and extension with Data Transfer Solutions LLC for expert knowledge, software and services to support the county's asset inventory program. The modification, valued at $55,125, brings the revised contract amount to $157,625.

The board also extended two pricing schedules with AT&T for session initiation protocol services for 36 months at $500,000, with no changes in services or costs.

Commissioners approved a sub-agreement with Librarians and Columbus Incorporated for a community wellness navigator program in the amount of $118,368, aimed at linking low-income residents to services. A separate sub-agreement with the Columbus Urban League for a men's workforce suiting program was approved for $35,000, expected to serve approximately 110 eligible men.

The board extended contracts with Family Tree Landscaping and the Keller Group Limited for one year to provide mowing and landscaping at county facilities, not to exceed $180,000.

A resolution authorizing the county administrator to sign contracts allowing other agencies to use the Franklin County Sheriff's firing range and training academy for the remainder of 2026 was also approved.

The board amended compensation for one property owner abutting the Zuber Road Plum Run drainage improvement project in southwest Franklin County, setting the amount at $15,000 based on fair market value negotiations.

Commissioners adopted a final resolution to vacate a portion of Aberdeen Avenue and unnamed alleys in Leonard Park Extension, Newfound Township, after a public hearing drew no objections.

The most notable action was the appointment of 15 members to the Franklin County Welcoming Advisory Council, also known as the New American Advisory Council. Members will serve two-year terms expiring March 31, 2028.

During remarks, Nadia Cosvin, representing the council, noted that 700 Central Ohio residents were arrested and detained last year through Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions, with 4,000 across the state.

"As immigration enforcement intensifies across the country, local leadership has never been more critical," Cosvin said. "Cities and counties are now on the front lines, working daily to address the needs of vulnerable communities."

Guadalupe Velasquez said the council conducted eight community forums over the past decade and is "very excited about formally reinstating our advisory council."

"Now, more than ever, these communities need our support," Velasquez said.