Lori Skidmore

The board convened for an executive session pursuant to Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(4) and certified that no subject matter was discussed other than the items specified in the public notice.

The Board approved a donation for the Back-to-School Carnival and adopted resolutions regarding the retirement of a Sheriff's Office K-9 and a policy for county participation in carbon management projects. Appointments were made to the Hartford City Library Board. Multiple agreements regarding economic development, road usage, and decommissioning were executed concerning local wind and solar projects. The Board also addressed highway department infrastructure, including bridge speed studies, the purchase of a new tandem truck, and insurance considerations. Additionally, the Board authorized the use of grant money for EMA equipment purchases and approved various payroll and claims.

The Blackford County Commissioners convened an executive session held in accordance with Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(4).

The Commissioners reviewed several business items including approval of a grant proposal for Community Corrections and authorization for a sexual assault awareness exhibit at the courthouse. Financial approvals were granted for donations to the Hometown Days Festival and various road use agreements and resolutions with multiple wind and solar energy companies. Several maintenance and inspection agreements were approved, including those for courthouse clock maintenance, duct cleaning, and inspection fees for infrastructure projects. Departmental reports were received from Planning and Zoning regarding board vacancies and public comments were addressed concerning land use changes for wind and solar projects.

The Blackford County Commissioners and Council convened for a joint executive session conducted in accordance with Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(4) to discuss confidential matters as permitted under the governing statute.