Delaware County Commissioners Commissioners Meeting
The board discussed several items, including board appointments for the upcoming year, pending legal reviews of property lists, and bid openings for liability insurance coverage. Support was approved for owner-occupied rehabilitation programs and economic development district designation applications. Additionally, the board awarded a contract for a bridge replacement project, tabled a grant agreement, and approved calendar schedules for commissioner meetings, holidays, and other board meetings. Discussions also occurred regarding a justice building project, the potential transfer of property ownership for a roundabout, and an annual letter of credit renewal for the highway garage environmental issues.
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The meeting addressed the status of the Selma open ditch, which remains tabled due to ongoing coordination with local authorities. A local resident offered trenching and maintenance services, and the Board outlined the necessary vendor requirements, including insurance and equipment lists. The main discussion focused on the potential separation of the Abe McConnell watershed into an individually managed account. The board evaluated the financial feasibility of managing smaller watersheds separately, the need for potential assessment rate increases, and the necessity of consulting with financial advisors to navigate the fiscal complexities of managing fragmented watershed accounts.
Oct 5, 2026·Board meeting
Delaware County Commissioners Meeting
The meeting included a public hearing regarding the transfer of tax sale certificates to nonprofits and a second public hearing for a Community Development Block Grant application for an owner-occupied rehabilitation program. Key actions included the approval of an appointment to a board, the removal of a bridge conveyance request from the agenda, and the denial of a property request. Additionally, the Commissioners discussed a proposal for a new digital sign display board in the lobby as a pilot project to share county information.
Sep 9, 2026·Board meeting
Delaware County Council Budget Hearing
The Council convened a public hearing regarding the 2027 budget, detailing the statutory requirements for public comment and the submission of written feedback. The meeting involved a review of department budgets, specifically the Delaware County Airport Authority and the Surveyor's office, addressing topics such as personnel needs, health insurance funding, legal representation expenses for the drainage board, and the challenges of budgeting for contractual services versus fixed costs. The Council discussed potential efficiencies, including staffing structures and exploring alternative revenue streams to manage attorney fees.
