Blackford County, Indiana

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The Blackford County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve claims for regular operations, miscellaneous expenses, and payroll. The meeting will also include the adoption of previous meeting minutes and the review of several development and economic agreements.

• Approval of Regular Claims ($495,539.96)
• Approval of Misc Claims ($624,675.42)
• Approval of Payroll ($194,704.45)
• BF&S – Development Review Process Improvement and Standardization Services
• Teays River – Economic Development Agreement (EDA)

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The Blackford County Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed Economic Development Agreement for Prairie Creek, a sports feasibility study from Synergy Sports, and part-time help for Planning & Zoning. The council will also review a Road Use Agreement, a decommissioning plan for Prairie Creek, and receive the 2027 Budget Worksheet and salary requests. No additional appropriations or fund transfers are on the agenda.

• Planning & Zoning – part-time help
• Synergy Sports – Sports Feasibility Study
• Prairie Creek – Economic Development Agreement (EDA)
• Prairie Creek – Decommissioning Plan
• 2027 Budget Worksheet & Salary Request

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The Blackford County Commissioners will meet to discuss wind farm agreements and a library board appointment. The body will also consider claims totaling over $10 million, including a settlement.

• Prairie Creek Wind Farm II, LLC: Economic Development, Road Use, and Decommissioning Agreements
• Misc Claims: $10,310,085.59 (includes settlement)
• Regular Claims: $365,723.34
• Resolution for retirement and transfer of a Sheriff’s Officer K9
• Hartford City Library Board appointment

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The Blackford County Commissioners will consider three agreements for the Prairie Creek Wind Farm II project: an Economic Development Agreement, a Road Use Agreement, and a Decommissioning Agreement. They will also hear a funding request from the Blackford County Historical Society and approve claims and payroll totaling over $1.2 million.

• Prairie Creek Wind Farm II, LLC – Economic Development Agreement, Road Use Agreement, Decommissioning Agreement
• Michael Tabor, Blackford County Historical Society – requesting funds
• Approval of regular claims $345,462.25 and misc claims $525,273.63
• Approval of payroll: regular $184,673.42 and achievement $1,000 for PPE 6/05/26
• Approval of payroll claims: PPE 6/05/26 $67,994.92 and PPE 6/19/26 $66,053.96

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The Blackford County Council will adopt the minutes from the May 6 meeting, hear public comments, and discuss the LEAP Managed IT Support Plan for 2027. Committee reports on community corrections, solid waste, economic development, Blackford Development, and the LEPC will be presented. A financial report shows an ending cash balance of $1,972,223.61 for May 2026. The council will consider additional appropriations for LIT PSAP equipment and maintenance totaling $30,335.02.

• Adopt minutes from the May 6, 2026 regular meeting
• Public comment regarding the Council’s Public Comment Policy
• LEAP Managed IT – IT Support Plan 2027
• Financial report: ending cash balance $1,972,223.61 for May 2026
• Additional appropriations: LIT PSAP equipment $18,599.02 and maintenance $11,736

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The Blackford County Commissioners will adopt the minutes from the May 18, May 20, and May 26 meetings. They will vote to approve regular claims of $334,434.32 and miscellaneous claims of $319,061.09. They will also approve payroll items totaling $186,063.91, $815.94, and $500. No other substantive business is listed.

• Adopt minutes of May 18, 2026 regular meeting
• Adopt minutes of May 20, 2026 executive meeting
• Adopt minutes of May 26, 2026 regular meeting
• Approve regular claims of $334,434.32
• Approve miscellaneous claims of $319,061.09

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The Blackford County Commissioners will discuss several business items including greenway funding with the mayor, insurance claims for county farm damages, a bank purchase agreement, a Comcast services agreement, and a fiscal sustainability plan from Baker Tilly. They will also approve claims totaling over $1 million and various payrolls.

• Mayor Eckstein and Dustin George – Greenway Funding
• County Farm Damages – Insurance Claims
• Bank Purchase Agreement
• Comcast – Sales Order Form & Master Services Agreement
• Baker Tilly Advisory Group – Fiscal Sustainability Plan

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The Blackford County Council will meet to discuss requested actions regarding RWE/Prairie Creek II abatements. The body will also review financial reports for April 2026 and a small fund transfer.

• RWE/Prairie Creek II Abatements
• Transfer of $61.50 from Postage to Misc. in Adult Probation User Fees
• April 2026 General Fund ending cash balance of $2,278,074.40

Blackford County Government

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative review services for energy development and a resolution regarding credit card payments. The body will also consider claims and payroll approvals.

• Resolution 2026-05 authorizing credit card payments for P & Z
• BF&S Existing Energy Development Administrative Review Services
• Regular Claims totaling $177,739.64
• Misc Claims totaling $17,396.56
• Payroll Claims totaling $100,379.06

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The Board of Commissioners will discuss professional consulting agreements and facility maintenance. The body will also consider claims and payroll approvals totaling over $400,000.

• Agreement with Dossett Consulting, LLC for professional consulting services
• Agreement with Butler, Fairman and Seufert, Inc. via BCEDC
• Clock Tower Maintenance Agreement and Subzero Duct Cleaning for the third floor
• Regular Claims of $234,012.77, Misc Claims of $62,593.64, and Payroll Claims of $119,906.01
• Discussions regarding RUA Amendments (EDF – Lake Trout), RWE (Prairie Creek), and Leeward-Blackford Wind & Solar

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The Blackford County Commissioners are holding a special session on March 24, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. at the county courthouse. The agenda is to discuss wireless tower equipment and a fiber connectivity installation agreement. The agenda does not list any specific decisions, only topics for discussion.

• Discussion of wireless tower equipment
• Discussion of fiber connectivity installation agreement

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The Blackford County Board of Commissioners will adopt the minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting. They will vote on approval of regular, miscellaneous, and payroll claims totaling over $800,000. The board will also discuss topics such as the Feed Blackford County program, a hunting permission at the Transfer Station, the Montpelier Jamboree, and a credit‑card usage policy.

• Adopt minutes of the March 2, 2026 regular meeting
• Approve regular claims of $227,877.43
• Approve miscellaneous claims of $527,326.94
• Approve payroll claims of $122,741.69 and regular payroll of $187,335.13
• Discuss Feed Blackford County and credit‑card usage policy

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The Blackford County Council will adopt the minutes from its February 4, 2026 regular meeting. No new actions or approvals are scheduled, but committee reports and a financial summary will be presented. The meeting includes a public comment period and a reminder to contact the Auditor for interpreter assistance.

• Adoption of minutes from February 4, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period (refer to Auditor for policy questions)
• Financial report: ending cash $3,141,211.05; expenditures $523,615.22; revenue $190,315.69
• Committee reports: Community Corrections, Solid Waste, Economic Development, Blackford Development, LEPC
• No additional appropriations or transfers

Blackford County Government

The Blackford County Board of Commissioners will discuss several procurement items, including open bids for liquid bituminous on the highway and a broadband contract with Warren Brown. They will also review and vote on claims totaling over $800,000, covering regular, miscellaneous, and payroll expenses. Additional agenda items include a small structure bid, an ADA authorization for USI, and various service agreements.

• Open bids for liquid bituminous on the highway
• Broadband contract with Warren Brown
• Approval of Small Structure #004 bids
• ADA authorization for USI
• Approval of claims: Regular $609,196.32, Misc $21,889.91, Payroll $65,974.44

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The Blackford County Commissioners will discuss a broadband contract and open bids for Small Structure 004. The body will also review a general service agreement and task orders for BF&S and ambulance services.

• Open bids for Small Structure 004
• Broadband contract with Warren Brown
• BF&S General Service Agreement and Task Orders
• Regular Claims of $303,598.21
• Misc Claims of $561,111.22

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The Blackford County Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings, hear public comment, and decide on three business items: a request from Warren Brown regarding RWE/Prairie Creek II abatements, a request from Sam Dick for electronic permit management quotes, and a request from IU Health concerning ambulance service. The meeting also includes committee reports and a financial report showing a cash balance of $3,474,510.58 for January 2026.

• Warren Brown – RWE/Prairie Creek II abatements
• Sam Dick – Electronic Permit Management Quotes
• IU Health – Ambulance Service

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The Agricultural Planning Committee will review and discuss Article 10 of the Blackford County Zoning Ordinance. No specific actions, votes, or contracts are listed. The agenda consists mainly of procedural items and member introductions.

• Discussion of Article 10 of the Blackford County Zoning Ordinance

Blackford County Government

The Blackford County Board of Commissioners will adopt minutes from recent meetings and consider several financial approvals. They will vote on regular, miscellaneous, and payroll claims totaling $382,909.73. The agenda also includes appointments and agreements related to economic development, broadband, and general services.

• Approve Regular Claims – $263,346.34
• Approve Miscellaneous Claims – $20,000.00
• Approve Payroll Claims – $98,563.39
• Appointment of Blackford Development Corp
• Economic Development Agreement – Broadband Contract with Warren Brown

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The Blackford County Area Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Jan. 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Blackford County Courthouse. The hearing concerns Calvin Wyatt’s petition for a special exception to the county zoning ordinance to permit constructing a building larger than 1,200 sq ft west of 804 S Jefferson St, Hartford City (map 05-14-203-079.000-05). Written or verbal suggestions may be filed with the board secretary before the meeting and will be heard at the hearing.

• Petition for special exception to allow a building >1,200 sq ft at 804 S Jefferson St, Hartford City
• Public hearing scheduled for Jan. 20, 2026, 7:00 p.m., Blackford County Courthouse, first floor
• Written or verbal suggestions may be filed with the board secretary before the meeting

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The Blackford County Board of Commissioners will vote on several financial items, including approval of regular, miscellaneous, and payroll claims totaling $1,220,991.97. They will also approve two PPE payroll expenses of $179,109.39 and $192,063.98. Additional agenda items include 2026 appointments and a contract for the Blackford County Animal Shelter. The meeting will adopt the minutes from the January 5 regular meeting.

• Approve Regular Claims – $534,670.52
• Approve Miscellaneous Claims – $549,055.00
• Approve Payroll Claims – $137,266.45
• Approve PPE payroll (12/19/25) – $179,109.39
• Approve PPE payroll (1/02/26) – $192,063.98

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The Blackford County Council will convene on January 7, 2026, to conduct regular business, including the adoption of meeting minutes and the 2026 Salary Ordinance. The meeting will also feature committee reports and financial reports for the County General Fund.

• Adoption of 2026 Salary Ordinance
• Election of officers
• Financial report: Ending Cash Balance $4,126,712.40
• Committee reports: Community Corrections, Solid Waste, Economic Development
• Reinstatement requests for John Pluimer and Dan Borgenheimer

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The Area Plan Commission will elect officers and discuss Article 10 of the Blackford County Zoning Ordinance. The meeting is held at the Blackford County Courthouse.

• Election of officers (President, Vice President, Secretary)
• Discussion on Article 10 of the Blackford County Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of previous minutes
• Public comment period
• Adjournment

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The Blackford County Drainage Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss old business including ditch, dam, and retention pond updates, as well as new business such as status of funds and a Tucker Property Variance.

• Approval of December 1, 2025 minutes
• Assessment hearings for Christi Drosti and Alfrey Prong
• Ditch, Mohee Dam, and retention pond updates
• Status of funds and drains to be billed
• Tucker Property Variance