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Humber said crews removed about 20 trees in an initial phase to improve visibility for semi drivers, and they have been coordinating with AT&T and Comcast to relocate utility boxes. Plans for a second phase call for additional tree removal near the Lon Wright property, widening of the corner, installation of a longer culvert (Humber said he expects to use a 46-foot culvert) and roadway grading to create clearer sight lines. \"The problem is the curve,\" Humber said, describing vehicles swinging wide; he added: \"If we put a stop in there, that's gonna take care of that. Everybody's gonna see everybody at the stop.\" He urged commissioners to consider a stop sign at the southern approach to reduce risky turning movements.

Commissioners asked that sheriff's office and local township officials review the stop-sign proposal and provide feedback. A commissioner requested Keystone and county staff review traffic-control and enforcement implications before finalizing design.

Humber said he has already begun work on both north- and south-side adjustments, plans to install the longer culvert and will continue coordination with utilities; he expected further updates and formal cost figures at a subsequent meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Delaware County Commissioners Meeting February 3rd 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Delaware County Highway Department described a multi-phase safety project at the 775 South / Kernwood Drive intersection, including tree removal, utility relocations, culvert replacement and possible stop sign changes.","taxTitle","Delaware County, Indiana","taxId",4305,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6355802,"Delaware County commissioners approve appointments, contracts and grants; generator service, blood drives, veteran/adult court funds introduced",0,2396000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2217753-5c1b31e07b5468f2353bfd221a399339&start=2396&end=2396","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2217753-5c1b31e07b5468f2353bfd221a399339/thumbnail_2396000.jpg","/articles/6355802/Delaware-County/Indiana/Delaware-County-commissioners-approve-appointments-contracts-and-grants-generator-service-blood-drives-veteranadult-court-funds-introduced","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6355802-f36ff7de8af16f0cd34cc80bd8481002/orig.mp4?Expires=1771218624&Signature=Gu-wPh8HRV2av0bzypn8IFQ~~D~rIRjtxHsnDGzHm~FfKemje97ce3t1cRCJaEi1KqRBU3zO3PUqlIFbszUdag6bXYy3co7grmngyso7zmpoJ4c8lNmcjRXMiOHQUxu5FRYHDU8kWxK67kcizftYGiIPTEQ86ce1hV3onVTyhVzRIr-avErQDz9hRkx7yDrtWEPE58al3ucvuZdjkSwqRl3O30vRxWb~e9Qco7pTMbIQZOvb8yelsD0Mfh0TxYqh8oMhaoUmNcySJIwLXUzWhkgbxHrkLTdhOXu3pitoLEa6dx1dVqBMAqQr8vOOE~16YLSF7Y10gBu5J6SPQm~~qw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Delaware County Commissioners on Feb. 3 approved multiple appointments, contracts and a matching grant agreement and introduced two new ordinance fund-creation measures for grant-funded court programs.

Key formal actions taken by the board included approval to reappoint Patricia Freeman to the Yorktown Public Library board, approval of an on-call engineering consent assignment from Triad Engineering Services to Versus Engineering, approval of a countywide blood-drive partnership, approval of an annual generator service proposal, and acceptance of a state Local Roads and Bridges matching grant agreement covering several county road projects.

The board voted to take multiple highway bid packages under advisement and asked county staff to produce a public spreadsheet with bids before final award. The commissioners approved right-of-way purchases for Bridge No. 112 (parcels with Michael A. and Ruth C. Hinkle and Connor Family Farms LLC) and approved a proposed $3,859 wired audio upgrade for the meeting room to fix ongoing audio problems.

The health department’s contract with New Norm (Faith Builders Ministry) to use Health First Indiana funds to assist emergency sheltering for people experiencing homelessness was approved by roll call vote. Commissioners also approved an agreement to assign Triad’s on-call engineering contract to Versus Engineering following the firms’ merger, and they authorized the consent document.

Two new ordinance measures were introduced for first reading: Ordinance 2025-03 to create a separate fund for grant-funded Delaware County Adult Drug Court and Ordinance 2025-04 to create a fund for the Delaware County Veterans Treatment Court to make quarterly/state reporting and audit separation easier for grant accounting.

The county approved claims totaling $1,815,777.50 and payroll for pay period 1/29/2025 totaling $1,084,187.77 after discussion about improving invoice descriptions in the county’s payment system.

Several roll-call votes recorded commissioners Mister Graham, Mister Reagan, Mister Brand and Mister Henry as voting in favor on items where roll calls were requested; meeting minutes show unanimous recorded roll calls on those items.","At the Feb. 3 meeting commissioners approved multiple appointments, accepted bids for highway projects for further review, approved a countywide blood-drive partnership and several contracts, and introduced two ordinances to create grant-funded court funds.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6355806,"Delaware County commissioners extend solar moratorium, hear hours of split public comment",6798,582000,7380000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2217753-5c1b31e07b5468f2353bfd221a399339&start=582&end=7380","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2217753-5c1b31e07b5468f2353bfd221a399339/thumbnail_582000.jpg","/articles/6355806/Delaware-County/Indiana/Delaware-County-commissioners-extend-solar-moratorium-hear-hours-of-split-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6355806-c81826bf28380de9ce4c073f000cb3b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771218624&Signature=oZ-w3lgjj8IFAlSvJlPyVHUv4n5UyNBIeR7o2ViD5fUN7DPGfz0mcpcdH8-pTJUCPI1gVXYxfffM6qQprp2fMA-R7H~xA1PQTy8KFd-9UfmdfOskRd7B7nMjRWJ-BV20EPtdWNzTN~~GUUT9HScTJr00MmGiG3YY-GTmO2UJqKCw24ihaQCo5bO-ENN7xCV1jaS9Rn2B5WGVQuDXzTRNGqKHbGiuH9PhX6n9GcJeHg1jZGFUBpNwu~EicbhGc5iYV0yixwZe0~8Yvfx1Bt6aauSfGpiVdGmHKH89bdXANwJU62x3c18iBY0u9F87LINCa-L0Hy~eB1OCYy2s4B9vjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Delaware County Commissioners introduced Ordinance 2025-5 to keep in place a moratorium on acceptance and review of applications for utility-scale solar projects and heard extensive public comment both for and against the projects.

Supporters told commissioners solar can stabilize farm income and expand the local tax base, while opponents warned of drainage, decommissioning and property-value impacts and urged stronger protections or continued delay. Commissioners said they will continue work on ordinance amendments and noted a related Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission hearing scheduled for March 11, 2025.

The moratorium language read into the record says the county’s temporary restrictions on filing or accepting applications for solar projects “shall remain in effect until such time the zoning ordinance is amended and adopted by the board of commissioners or until such time as the moratorium is repealed by the act of the commissioners.” The same statement clarified the moratorium does not bar discussions or information-sharing about proposed projects.

Farmers and local advocates who supported lifting the moratorium said utility solar would provide steady property-tax income and help preserve farmland. “Utility solar is coming in big a big help, property taxes here in the county,” said Dan Barry, who described himself as a lifelong farmer in Delaware County. Christian Hartsell of Renewables Ready (local chapter) said solar is “a viable way for farmers to supplement their farm income and promotes farmland recuperation.”

Other speakers urged caution. Vicky Gasaway described examples she said showed companies had not adequately addressed drainage, liens or long-term responsibility: she cited language from a neighboring county lease that, she said, limited company liability for “known and unknown dangers associated with the normal day to day operation of electrical generating facilities.” Tim Carter, a neighbor to a proposed project, said he and his neighbors had not received adequate information from a developer and asked the county for “transparency, representation, and accountability.”

Public-health concerns also surfaced. Dr. Jonathan Munner, a local physician, argued air-quality and health benefits of shifting away from fossil-fuel generation should weigh in favor of clean-energy projects; he described fine particulate pollution from combustion as a known, measurable health hazard.

Commissioners and staff referenced pending state-level activity and a public evidentiary hearing before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission on March 11, 2025, on developer petitions touching jurisdictional issues. One commissioner read the IURC notice into the record, noting the hearing will be in Indianapolis and is open to the public.

At the meeting the board’s chair moved to introduce Ordinance 2025-5 for first reading. The motion to introduce was seconded and passed on a roll call with commissioners recorded as voting in favor. The introduction places the proposed ordinance on the record for further review and amendment before any final action.

What’s next: commissioners said the moratorium and the drafted ordinance will remain under review and the board expects further committee work and public input before a final vote. The board did not adopt a final ordinance on Feb. 3; the action at the meeting was introduction for further consideration.","The Delaware County commissioners introduced an ordinance extending a moratorium on utility-scale solar permitting and heard more than an hour of public comment, with speakers sharply divided over economic benefits and local impacts.","actionData","errors"]

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