Chad Aker

Key discussion topics for the meeting included the Election of Officers, review and approval of Additional Appropriations from the Cum Bridge Fund, Cum Cap Development Fund, Health Bioterrorism Grant, and 2025 Community Corrections Grant. Other business items involved handling Encumbrances, PTABOA Appointments, Board and Departmental Appointments, and a JCDC Quarterly Update and Introduction.

The Jay County Council meeting included discussions and decisions on additional appropriations for various departments, including the Sheriff's office, Surveyor's office, Courthouse, Retirement Center, West Jay Community Center, Highway Department, Brianna's Hope, and others. Transfers were also discussed for multiple departments. Other business included Journey Home Representatives, a financial commitment request to RDC/Direction on 68 Acres, and the 2026 Salary Ordinance.

The Jay County Redevelopment Commission discussed several key items. The approval of the May 22, 2025 minutes was suspended. They reviewed and approved an invoice from Baker Tilly for TIF revenue preparation and the annual report, as well as an invoice from CWC Latitudes, LLC for services and communications with IEDC. An update was provided on the prospective READI 2.0 grant. The board discussed and decided to withdraw the $1,500,000 conditional grant to the 68-acre housing project due to unmet matching requirements and concerns about project ownership. They also discussed and approved proceeding with the establishment of 3 TIF districts to encompass the 4 proposed solar farms.

The agenda includes discussion of county general computer maintenance, accident reports, LIT-Economic Development, Clerks Perpetuation, ARP-2021 CLFRF, and several transfers. Other business includes a review of circuit breakers and levies, as well as the 2026 budget.