Blackford County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board discussed several items, including the adoption of an IT management plan and the approval of generator equipment and installation for the Sheriff's department. The Highway Department presented amendments to road use agreements with Prairie Creek Wind Farm and authorized right-of-way work for fiber cable installation. The Economic Development Corporation provided updates on the Teays River Economic Development Agreement, an income survey for grant eligibility, the selection of a contractor for the trail project, and progress on broadband infrastructure. The EMA Director received approval for equipment purchases. Regular and miscellaneous claims and payroll were also approved.
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The meeting included several key agenda items such as granting permission for United Steelworkers to use a public easement, approving the 2027 Sheriff contract, and passing multiple resolutions and ordinances regarding speed limit reductions and design exceptions for bridge projects on CR 100 E and CR 900 E. Additionally, the commissioners approved a supplemental task order for road closures, received updates on a trail expansion project, courthouse facility maintenance, and EMA planning processes, and reviewed public comments regarding BZA special exception decisions. Finally, the board approved various payroll and miscellaneous claims.
