Whitley County Council Regular Meeting
The meeting included public hearings for the 2027 County and Solid Waste budgets. Discussions and actions were taken on several items, including concerns regarding South Whitley Library rates and cash balance, 2027 wage scales, probation longevity, and various additional appropriations for probation services, sheriff department needs, and ARPA funding. The Council approved an additional appropriation for the CEDIT fund to support a sidewalk replacement project and authorized the purchase of a used truck. Financial actions included a transfer for the Health Department, approval of an election stipend, and allocation of Community Foundation funding for an EMS contract. Additionally, the Council addressed election equipment replacement, a 2027 meeting schedule proposal, and received a report regarding a moratorium on data centers.