The Commissioners addressed various administrative and infrastructure projects, including approving contracts for Canteen Services, Inc. and food services, designating the ADA and Title VI Coordinator, and authorizing several task orders for bridge inspections and repairs. They approved fiber optic installation requests, discussed economic development projects including the Prairie Creek Phase II EDA and an Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program grant, and accepted engineering quotes for courthouse accessibility upgrades. Additionally, the Board passed a resolution for a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, scheduled the advertisement of bids for a County Farm lease, rescinded a previous right-of-way easement approval, and addressed maintenance needs for the Health Department roof. The meeting also included public comments regarding infrastructure damages and ongoing school construction, followed by the approval of regular, miscellaneous, and payroll claims.
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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.
Aug 3, 2026·Board meeting
Blackford County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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.
Jul 20, 2026·Board meeting
Blackford County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The commissioners made decisions regarding technology, administrative services, and infrastructure projects. It was decided to discontinue the use of Zoom in favor of livestreaming on the county website due to technical delays. Approvals were granted for solar farm administrative services, wind farm improvement location permit review services, and amendments to a road use agreement and restoration requirements for a solar project. Detours were approved for specific highway projects. Discussions were held regarding tabling an economic development agreement, cleaning up project sites, and funding for a high school leadership program. Maintenance and repair quotes for courthouse facilities were reviewed. Additionally, various regular, miscellaneous, and payroll claims were approved.
