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Commissioners approve $2.7M in claims, a $500 courthouse repair change order and a personnel recommendation
Summary
The board approved payment of claims totaling $2,701,926.16, accepted a $500 reduction change order for courthouse cornerstone repairs caused by 2024 vandalism, and approved the committee recommendation to promote Cody Fry to Executive Director of Allen County Community Corrections following Kim Churchward's announced retirement effective May 1.
The Board of Commissioners approved multiple administrative items on Feb. 27, 2026, including payment of claims, a small contract change order, and a personnel recommendation.
Financial action: Commissioners approved claims submitted for payment for the period Feb. 17–24, 2026 totaling $2,701,926.16 following a motion by Commissioner Ronald W. Turpin and a second by Commissioner Richard E. Beck; the minutes record the motion carried 2‑0.
Capital project change order: Chief of Staff Chris Cloud presented a change order reducing the final payment for the Allen County Courthouse cornerstone repair project with Central Building & Preservation by $500. Cloud said the reduction was necessitated by an act of vandalism in 2024. The board approved the change order (2‑0).
Personnel: Cloud also announced that Kim Churchward plans to retire as Executive Director of Allen County Community Corrections on May 1 and that the screening committee recommends Deputy Director Cody Fry to succeed her. The board approved the recommendation 2‑0.
Procedural motion: The board additionally voted to waive the second reading on any matter deemed necessary for that day's legislative session (motion carried 2‑0). There were no public comments recorded.
