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Commissioners approve 2026 appointments and $160,000 economic development agreement
Summary
Blackford County commissioners approved multiple 2026 board appointments and voted to accept a $160,000 economic development agreement, and recorded unanimous votes on routine claims and payroll during a regularly scheduled meeting.
Blackford County commissioners approved a slate of 2026 appointments and a $160,000 economic development agreement during their meeting.
The meeting opened with roll call and announcements, then moved into appointments. The board enumerated positions—including EMA director and planning and zoning director—and noted one health department vacancy following the death of Brian Smith. After listing names, commissioners moved to approve the appointments; the motion passed with the board recording the vote as 3-0.
The board also considered a proposed 2026 economic development agreement described during the meeting as totaling $160,000. Commissioner S1 moved to approve the agreement and the motion was seconded and approved by the commissioners (vote indicated 3-0).
In addition to the appointments and the economic development agreement, the board approved regular claims of $263,346.34, miscellaneous claims of $20,000 and payroll claims of $98,563.39 following routine motions and seconds; those motions were recorded as passing unanimously.
The meeting concluded after a public comment period and an adjournment motion.
What happens next: several items noted during the meeting remain administrative or pending follow-up—appointments with open confirmations and any contract details tied to the economic development agreement that may require staff work or council approval.
