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Commissioners approve $100,000 to Jay County Development Corporation contingent on council approval
Summary
After debate about county and city contributions, commissioners voted unanimously to approve $100,000 to JCDC for a six-month contract contingent on county council approval and hiring conditions; further payments may be contingent on hiring a third staff member and a written formula.
The Jay County Board of Commissioners voted Jan. 27 to provide $100,000 to the Jay County Development Corporation (JCDC) for a six-month service agreement, contingent on approval by the county council and hiring milestones.
Angela Paxson, JCDC board president, explained that JCDC has $33,000 in its checking account and requested funding to support hiring an executive director and additional staff. Commissioners debated funding levels and the city's share; Commissioner Duane Monroe argued for a larger immediate payment, saying he "would like to approve $100,000 now and potentially another $100,000 in July contingent on a signed agreement and a third person being hired." Commissioner Chad Aker said he was more comfortable approving $50,000 immediately and urged a clearer written agreement on contingent payments. The board ultimately approved Monroe's motion for $100,000, with the understanding the award is contingent on county council approval and that the July payment would be adjustable per a written formula.
The board recorded the approval as contingent on a signed service agreement and council action; commissioners emphasized that any additional county funding would be tied to staffing benchmarks and a written funding formula. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
