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Dubois County commissioners, Park Board praise fairgrounds staff after executive-session employment discussion
Summary
At a July 29 special meeting, commissioners confirmed a prior executive session had heard testimony on an employment matter involving the Dubois County Park and 4‑H Council fairgrounds; Park Board President Christine Prior told the board the park is "pleased with the work from the staff."
The Dubois County Commissioners said they held a prior executive session to hear testimony in an employment matter related to the Dubois County Park and 4‑H Council fairgrounds during a special meeting on July 29, 2025, in Jasper. The meeting began at 5:58 p.m. in the Courthouse Annex and was opened by President Chad A. Blessinger.
Commissioner Chad A. Blessinger told the commissioners that “an executive meeting was held previously by the Board. The only item discussed was testimony regarding an employment matter.” The statement was presented as the public portion of the meeting opened for comment.
Dubois County Park Board President Christine Prior spoke during the public-comment portion, saying the park board is "pleased with the work from the staff." Her remarks served as public support for park and fairgrounds personnel during the short special meeting.
Present at the meeting were Commissioners Chad A. Blessinger, Nick Hostetter and Serice Stenftenagel; County Auditor Sandra L. Morton; County Attorney Gregory Schnarr; and Human Resources Generalist Markie Rhodes. A quorum was declared.
The commissioners expressed gratitude for those in attendance and for volunteer work at the park and fairground property; the transcript notes that the Park Board and the 4‑H Council each expressed their desire to continue working together with county officials.
No formal motions, votes, or other actions were recorded during the publicly stated portion of the meeting. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
