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Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Whitley County Council Regular Meeting
The council received updates from various county departments, including the assessor, clerk, and solid waste office regarding their respective operations. The council adopted the 2027 Whitley County budget and the 2027 solid waste budget, featuring discussions on employee cost-of-living increases and the sustainability of funding practices. Furthermore, the meeting addressed a proposal to purchase updated components for aging election voting equipment to maintain operational security and functionality.
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The board discussed several agenda items, including the approval of a courthouse elevator modernization contract with American Elevator Company, with work scheduled for 2027. They reviewed a contract for jail recording equipment, approving it subject to the removal of an automatic renewal clause. The 2026 hazardous materials emergency response plan was approved, and a request for a comp time policy exemption for the Emergency Management Agency was granted. Approval was also given for out-of-state travel for an Emergency Management Agency representative to attend a conference, and updated polling locations for the upcoming election were confirmed. Finally, a one-lot plat was approved, while a rezoning request for an agricultural parcel was discussed.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Whitley County Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Meeting
The board approved a variance request for a front setback at 7100 West 200 South to facilitate the construction of a new building and barn. The board also reviewed a special exception request for outdoor storage on Rail Connect Drive, focusing on requirements for gravel access areas and proposed screening/landscaping buffers for the property.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Works and Safety Meeting Minutes
The board discussed an encroachment agreement for 116 East Ellsworth Street to allow for parking, contingent on wastewater infrastructure clearance and zoning approval. The board approved payments for accounts payable and payroll. Various department reports were provided, including updates on park maintenance at Riverview Park and Eagle Park, electric utility repairs, the removal of the old skate park, IT network upgrades, water tower maintenance, and fire department equipment and training updates. A street closing permit for a car seat safety event was also noted.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
