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Blackford County approves several appropriations: equipment, deputy position and pension payments (roll calls unanimous)
Summary
At its Nov. 5 meeting the Blackford County Council approved a set of budget motions — including $30,006.98 for law‑enforcement equipment and range improvements, $43,000.45 for a deputy position and a $31,368 pension disbursement — each passed by roll call 7–0.
The Blackford County Council on Nov. 5 approved multiple budget items by unanimous roll-call votes following staff presentations and public discussion.
Appropriations approved on recorded roll-call votes (all 7–0):
- $30,006.98 for radar equipment, range improvements and a portable shed for law-enforcement use. The sheriff explained the package covered voting-listed equipment and improvements to the county firing range.
- $43,000.45 initial appropriation for a deputy position (salary/fringe) to fill an advertised or approved position.
- Approximately $31,368 to satisfy a riverboat pension disbursement identified in county records that required an additional appropriation.
Each motion was moved, seconded and adopted on the same evening by voice/roll-call vote recorded in the minutes as 7 yes, 0 no. Council members said these appropriations come from existing county balances and earmarked funds; the clerk reported cash balances and month-to-date revenue used for budgeting context.
Separately, the sheriff briefed the council on long‑term jail infrastructure needs — a replacement or relocation of the near‑30‑year‑old generator, consideration of a redundant second well to avoid operational outages and potential future costs for fire‑suppression upgrades. Council members expressed interest in prioritizing a generator replacement and exploring grant or refurbished‑equipment options before adding a second well.
