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The resident said she had not been notified about the work other than flags placed in her yard and questioned where the county obtained authority to permit private utilities in the county right‑of‑way. She said Zayo, a data‑transmission company, would own seven of ten conductors in the line and that the line would be a private company’s revenue source; she questioned whether the county could \"give my land away to a private company for data transmission.\"

In response, county staff and commissioners explained that many county road rights‑of‑way were established in the 19th century under state law rather than by deed recordings and that the county maintains an index referencing those historic commissioner records. One county official said that modern right‑of‑way acquisitions are handled by deed, but that older roads and rights‑of‑way are recorded in a separate index rather than in property deeds.

County staff said the permitting decision focuses on whether installing utilities in the right‑of‑way would disrupt or obstruct public infrastructure — such as roads, bridges, drainage — and that engineering staff (county highway and engineers) review permits for impacts to drainage and other county obligations. The board noted permits for utilities such as telephone and electric lines have been routinely considered, and that data and communications lines are increasingly common.

Legal questions remain about the interplay of private property rights and permits within the county right‑of‑way. County officials referenced prior cases and said the matter may be litigated in federal court if parties cannot agree; one resident indicated she is represented by counsel. Commissioners and staff encouraged continuing discussions among the resident, county surveyor, county attorney and the company doing the work to resolve outstanding questions.

Ending: County staff said multiple departments are continuing to investigate the request and the county will follow up with the landowner and utility representatives; no permit denial or final decision was recorded at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Commissioners Meeting 9/16/25","oneSentenceSummary","Residents raised concerns about a planned underground fiber installation across private property and county road right‑of‑way; county staff and commissioners described historical right‑of‑way establishment, permitting practices and said engineers review potential impacts to roads and drainage.","taxTitle","Adams County, Indiana","taxId",70750,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6462542,"Commissioners permit Saturday candlelight vigil on Adams County courthouse lawn, set 7:30–9:30 p.m.",202,902000,1104000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5806492-7d1f5f06c034e24494a26271b7aa5568&start=902&end=1104","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5806492-7d1f5f06c034e24494a26271b7aa5568/thumbnail_902000.jpg","/articles/6462542/Adams-County/Indiana/Commissioners-permit-Saturday-candlelight-vigil-on-Adams-County-courthouse-lawn-set-730930-pm","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462542-7452b1bc29984168b7ab142cafed4993/orig.mp4?Expires=1771085456&Signature=PaGGWBwzp8B7hRCnjjapHRZE7rUozVNfGUnuIJOhVXTEk32xcboAxmlM3o9G4YfweieTBKQciqibcx2fwf4Rm3i~62RO9R1lxgArLGxfYatg-GhC6WY5mNmJtasRoZ~JxderQF~jYVdCBUCWZqWyMsM--hP77jiQ80qh4ZDL4bb7x9K0ewtnAUSTOyexDwHC5XbGk7eG8yzEtQoA6pv-knWxdVVDsz8ngj4OHWUhLTf7ERW5Jfj27wjGf8WUOsJmWJBF05wfuecoKrV~45crn0HM~qTUupSZotUlYNLmPb4vO5CIgiZgqAt7nXGKZmKx4fvIuQ1fe2UQ0Ar~BCRZsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Adams County Board of Commissioners granted a request to use the lawn at the Adams County Courthouse for a candlelight vigil and specified the permitted time.

Taylor, who requested use of the courthouse lawn, said the event is planned for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and expected to last about an hour to an hour and a half. Taylor described the planned event as a \"prayer vigil\" and said they had contacted multiple law enforcement agencies about security.

County staff and the sheriff discussed parameters for approving use of the public space. A motion to permit the event \"not to exceed 2 hours\" passed, and the sheriff proposed specifying a start and end time; the board set the time at 7:30–9:30 p.m. The sheriff also noted law enforcement indicated they would attend as available.

Commissioners said the courthouse is a public forum and that, because the applicant described the event as nonpolitical, they had no objection to permitting it. One commissioner moved to permit the use with the two‑hour limit and another seconded; the motion carried.

Ending: The requester was thanked and told to coordinate cleanup and any security details with county staff and law enforcement.","The Adams County Board of Commissioners approved a request to use the courthouse lawn for a candlelight vigil Saturday, approving up to two hours and specifying 7:30–9:30 p.m.; law enforcement indicated they would provide a presence.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6462546,"Adams County commissioners approve routine contracts, claims, subdivision and fee increase; job description for clinic RN approved",236,72000,308000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5806492-7d1f5f06c034e24494a26271b7aa5568&start=72&end=308","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5806492-7d1f5f06c034e24494a26271b7aa5568/thumbnail_72000.jpg","/articles/6462546/Adams-County/Indiana/Adams-County-commissioners-approve-routine-contracts-claims-subdivision-and-fee-increase-job-description-for-clinic-RN-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462546-19f35172ff6243ddad8d3dbd7e168a8a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771085456&Signature=VlSL8ZnUqMObQGas1Qjl5EdC6sp43fVhMD9VZz0Yyd49I7fURFW1EoA79twEpRIMRAoc3eafI4b-6XNWmPju3m-ohVNT7ARz06j0dwvj-~ijOpw0YrHn4VRdUwGbVCka1G8HQZA542jvX6l6EVVsXAU~mBtQvbyGNMzgjBd5Sg4s39ns4TODRfDxTarjkPEOkloMDmOPIFyfBzVrwAICvb7Hs7ufqjYKI2DvEyQic5SefMTdwq029Tb2eerLCBoS-O~qaRswB4U2vU5ObjBYYnER-iRUE-fHXTfgbMAuZyB~UgQDO~9xJ4cygoKlCrb4~HTIXcmyTpRO9FQcmVXw3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Adams County commissioners approved a series of routine financial and administrative items during a meeting at the Adams County Courthouse.

The board unanimously approved an annual service agreement with Maximus for $23,760.60 to calculate indirect and overhead costs for the county child support program and support state reimbursement, according to the meeting discussion. Commissioners also signed Allied weekly health insurance claims totaling $19,686.63 and Eastern Alliance workers' compensation claims totaling $5,023.63. The board approved accounts payable claims listed at $276,006.26.

The county highway report for September was accepted; Motor Vehicle Highway (MVH) reimbursements for the month were listed at $313,803.63, and local road and street reimbursements were $53,133.13. The board moved to accept those reports and reimbursements.

The board approved a two‑lot subdivision (referred to in the meeting as the Sword Subdivisions) splitting an existing single lot into two lots with access on 100 East. Commissioners noted the plat allows potentially further splits subject to access requirements.

The board adopted an ordinance, listed in the meeting as Ordinance 2025‑14, to amend Ordinance 2022‑3 and increase the recorder's per‑page copy fee from $0.15 to $0.20. The ordinance, as described in the meeting, will take effect Jan. 1, 2026. Meeting discussion stated that state law allows a $0.20 rate and the county had remained at $0.15.

Health department staffing: the board approved a revised job description and funding plan for a full‑time registered nurse position in the county health clinic. County staff said the position results from combining part‑time roles; recruitment had not started and the expected start date was estimated at four to six weeks if recruitment proceeds.

Votes were taken by motion and voice; the meeting record reports \"motion carries\" for each listed action. Detailed roll‑call tallies were not read into the record.

Ending: Commissioners indicated the items were routine and moved on to other agenda matters after completing the listed approvals.","At a regular meeting, the Adams County Board of Commissioners approved routine vendor contracts and claims, accepted highway reimbursement reports, approved a two‑lot subdivision, adopted an ordinance increasing recorder copy fees, and approved a full‑time RN job description and funding for the health clinic.","actionData","errors"]

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Adams County commissioners, residents discuss fiber installation, right‑of‑way authority and property concerns

Commissioners permit Saturday candlelight vigil on Adams County courthouse lawn, set 7:30–9:30 p.m.

Adams County commissioners approve routine contracts, claims, subdivision and fee increase; job description for clinic RN approved