Votes at a glance: Wells County Council approves minutes, appropriations, transfers, CF-1 compliance, interlocal agreement and adjournment

The Wells County Council took several unanimous votes at its June 2, 2026 regular meeting. The following motions were recorded as passed 7-0:

- Approval of minutes from the May 6, 2026 regular session. Mover: Todd Mahnensmith. Second: Vicki Andrews.

- Additional appropriation in the General Fund for Superior Court. Mover: Steve Huggins. Second: Brian Lambert.

- Additional appropriation related to the Duke Energy Foundation Grant. Mover: Scott Elzey. Second: Todd Mahnensmith.

- Transfer in the General Fund for the Recorder's office. Mover: Vicki Andrews. Second: Brandon Harnish.

- Approval of CF-1 Compliance forms for Haven Manufacturing, presented by Economic Development Director Jessica Beste. Mover: Brian Lambert. Second: Scott Elzey.

- Approval of a revised Interlocal Agreement (CCMG 2026-01) with the City of Bluffton for the Harrison 1059 project, noting a City cap of $50,000 and required notification to exceed that amount. Mover: Steve Huggins. Second: Brandon Harnish.

- Amendment to the 2026 Salary Ordinance to remove Secretary #2 and add a part-time administrative position at $21.90/hour, effective June 2, 2026. Mover: Vicki Andrews. Second: Brian Lambert.

- Motion to adjourn the meeting. Mover: Scott Elzey. Second: Todd Mahnensmith.

Other business: Auditor Lisa McCormick was advised to draft a letter to the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) by Aug. 1 if the county wishes to preserve the option to make changes to local income tax (LIT) structure; the letter does not obligate the county to act but preserves the option.

All votes listed above were recorded as carried 7-0 in the meeting minutes.