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Votes at a glance: Blackford County approves attorney contract, shelter agreement and claims
Summary
At Monday’s meeting commissioners approved a $20,000 county attorney contract for 2026, a $40,000 animal shelter contract, and routine claims and payroll totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars; each item passed on voice vote.
Blackford County commissioners approved several routine but budgetary motions during the meeting.
The board voted to retain county legal counsel for 2026, approving a contract with Peaslee and Gilchrist (transcript reference: 'Peaslee and Gilkerson') for $20,000 for the year. The board thanked outgoing attorney Jim for years of service.
Commissioners also approved the 2026 animal shelter contract, budgeted at $40,000, intended to cover stray animals and services for county residents. The motion to approve the shelter contract was moved and seconded and carried on voice vote.
On financial business the board approved regular claims of $534,670.52, miscellaneous claims of $549,055, payroll claims of $137,266.45 and two regular payroll periods of $179,109.39 and $192,063.98. Motions were made, seconded and approved on voice vote for each item. The transcript does not record any roll‑call tallies beyond the original roll call announcing attendance.
Details on funding sources and which budget lines will cover the contracts were not provided in the meeting text.
