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Highway superintendent asks commissioners to adopt policy allowing paid time off for courthouse closures

Blackford County Council · February 4, 2026
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Summary

Highway Superintendent John Pluimer reported on snow response, said wind and solar projects have resumed, and requested the commissioners adopt a policy allowing employees to take an eight-hour paid day off when the courthouse closes.

Highway Superintendent John Pluimer briefed the council Feb. 4 that crews handled a recent snow event and that wind and solar projects have resumed.

Pluimer said he is requesting a policy that would allow all highway employees to take an eight-hour day off whenever the courthouse closes but employees still receive pay. He told the council this request stems from a recent courthouse closure where employees were paid; Pluimer asked the commissioners to decide on and adopt the policy. The minutes record the request but do not show a council vote or a timeline for adoption.