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Henry County commissioners unanimously approve package of resolutions, award $500,000 service agreement
Summary
At its Jan. 20 meeting the Henry County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a slate of resolutions including creation of a DTE Landbank fund line, authorization to advertise the sale of about 153.326 acres, updates to Drug and Alcohol Policy 6.05, and a service agreement with Fox Run Hospital not to exceed $500,000.
The Henry County Board of Commissioners met on Jan. 20, 2026, and unanimously approved a package of routine resolutions, including a service agreement of up to $500,000 between Henry County Job and Family Services and Fox Run Hospital.
The board — Commissioners Glenn Miller, G. Jeff Brubaker and Joel Miller — opened the meeting by approving minutes and signing routine resolutions. The agenda included a 9:45 a.m. update from Sedgwick (Kelly Lowry and Dustin Napier appeared via Zoom) and a 10:16 a.m. introduction by Representative Josh Williams; the transcript does not record substantive remarks from either item.
Key actions approved
- Budget adjustments: Commissioner Joel Miller moved to approve budget adjustments; Commissioner G. Jeff Brubaker seconded. The motion was approved unanimously.
- Then-and-Now approval: Commissioner G. Jeff Brubaker moved to approve a Then-and-Now certificate to cover a prior expenditure; Commissioner Joel Miller seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
- DTE Landbank fund: The board approved creating a revenue and expense line for a DTE Landbank fund beginning in 2026. The motion was moved and seconded by Commissioners Brubaker and J. Miller and approved unanimously.
- CCAO representative appointments: The board appointed Glenn Miller as its CCAO representative and G. Jeff Brubaker as alternate for association membership voting. The motion passed unanimously.
- Sale of county land: The board authorized advertising the sale by sealed bid of approximately 153.326 acres of farm property on County Road 15 in Napoleon Township; sealed bids are scheduled for Feb. 17, 2026. The motion passed unanimously.
- Personnel policy update: The board approved an update to County Policy 6.05 (Drug and Alcohol). The transcript records approval but does not include the update's text or details.
- Agreements for police services: The board approved agreements between the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the Village of McClure (not to exceed 15 hours per week at $36.00 per hour) and the Village of Liberty Center (not to exceed 30 hours per week at $36.00 per hour). Both motions passed unanimously.
- Social services agreements: The board approved an MOU for Henry County Job and Family Services to address child abuse and neglect for 2026 and a service agreement with Fox Run Hospital not to exceed $500,000 with a term through June 30, 2026. Both measures were approved unanimously.
The board adjourned at 11:02 a.m. The meeting record was signed by Kristi Schultheis, Clerk.
