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Jul 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Wayne County Department Of Family And Children Services Board Board Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed and approved county expenses and discussed old business items, including tabled discussions on Christmas decorations and bookbags due to state office branding holds. New business included a review of Office of Family Independence and Social Services statistics, including TANF, Food Stamps, Medicaid, foster care, and other child welfare data. The board was reminded of upcoming training deadlines, the annual board report timeline, the Foster Care Christmas party, a Law Enforcement Meet and Greet, and the transition back to in-person meetings.
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The Commission evaluated construction and architectural design options for the new judicial annex, discussing budget impacts, potential space reductions, and security infrastructure requirements like inmate pathways and secure holding areas. Furthermore, the members deliberated on proposed amendments to the county data center ordinance, emphasizing the need for rigorous environmental safeguards, industrial containment protocols, and careful fiscal oversight to balance growth objectives with the protection of county resources and public safety.
Aug 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Wayne County Commission Meeting
The commission held a meeting to discuss and take action on several operational and administrative items. Key topics included the approval of an insolvent property tax list, a public hearing regarding the closure of two county roads, the acceptance of a bid for surplus property, and the approval of an RFP for an intersection realignment project. Additionally, the commission approved a contract for public defenders, authorized the purchase of in-car cameras for the sheriff's office, and moved to transition a part-time maintenance shop secretary position to a full-time role.
Jun 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Wayne County Department of Family and Children Services Board Minutes
The board reviewed and approved county expenses for April and May 2026. Key business items included discussions on tabled items such as Christmas decorations and a purchase hold on bookbags due to state branding requirements. The board reviewed operational statistics for TANF, Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Social Services as of May 31, 2026. Additional updates covered the approval of the Foster Care Financial Policy for FY 2026, the installation of employee parking signs, hiring plans for the upcoming fiscal year, and the schedule for final virtual meetings. The board also noted the cancellation of Family Connection meetings for June and July.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
