Council approves Mitchell Public Library bond resolution (2026‑05)

The Lawrence County Council voted to approve Resolution 2026‑05, clearing the way for the Mitchell Community Public Library to issue general obligation bonds to pay for needed structural repairs including roof, boiler room and moisture envelope work. Sarah Correll of Ice Miller, identified as bond counsel, said the bonds are the library’s obligation and will not be paid from the county budget. "These bonds are also fully the obligation of the library," Correll said, adding that the county is approving as the fiscal body because library boards are appointed rather than elected and statute requires fiscal‑body approval.