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passed a resolution for a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, scheduled the advertisement of bids for a County Farm lease, rescinded a previous right-of-way easement approval, and addressed maintenance needs for the Health Department roof.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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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.
Jun 3, 2026·Board meeting
Blackford County Council Regular Meeting
The Council reviewed an IT support plan presentation from LEAP Managed I.T. and received updates from the Blackford County Economic Development Corporation regarding the Prairie Creek Wind II project and tax abatement matters. The Highway Superintendent discussed insurance requirements for underground storage tanks, the potential for decommissioning old tanks, and plans for purchasing new paving equipment. Financial reports for the county were presented, detailing cash balances, expenditures, and revenue. Additionally, the Council approved an additional appropriation for LIT PSAP equipment.
