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REGULAR SESSION, AUGUST 17, 2026 Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames, Prosecutor Misseldine, Mike Elliott, County Clerk Chad Hoeft and Chief Deputy Clerk Jackie Fuqua, were present. DISCUSS PLANNING & ZONING TESTING & EXPENSES FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT Planning & Zoning interim manager Cynthia Scott asked for guidance on costs of testing and expenses for the building inspector to become certified. The Board would like her to keep them informed as to the outcome of the testing. She also noted that her pay had not increased yet for becoming interim manager. The Board will investigate getting her pay increased and any back owed funds to her as well. SIRCOMM BILLING UPDATE County Clerk Chad Hoeft presented the Board with an updated SIRCOMM billing for FY2027. There was an increase of $633 for the year. TREASURER’S STATEMENT OF CASH & OPERATION IN FUNDS SUMMARY Commissioner Eames made a motion to approve the July 2026 Statement of Cash and Operation in Funds Summary. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. DEREK WALKER- REPORT WRITING SOFTWARE REQUEST Mr. Walker presented a quote from Code Four Labs Corp for AI report writing for 16 patrol deputies and one investigator in the amount of $5,000 per year. He explained it would save a lot of time with the software, and they have policies in place for safety and accuracy. Commissioner Buhler made a motion to approve the quote for the AI report writing software in the amount of $5,000 a year. Commissioner Eames seconded the motion. Motion carried. PARKS & RECREATION GRANT CLOSEOUT Commissioner Eames made a motion to have the 2026 Parks and Recreation grant closeout signed. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. LANDON NISTLER BLISS QRU- DISCUSS SURPLUS AMBULANCES Landon Nistler with the Bliss QRU reported that he recently took over and is working to get things up and running smoother and more equipped. He heard the county has a couple surplus ambulances that were just put up for auction and wants to know if the county would be willing to donate one of them. He is interested in the 2013 Dodge and said he would be willing to pay any penalty with the auction to pull it back from them. He understands the vehicle would be completely stripped of medical equipment. After discussion, Commissioner Eames made a motion to pull the 2013 Dodge ambulance out of the scheduled auction and have a resolution written up for next Monday’s agenda to sign off on the title to Bliss QRU. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant IC§74-206(a) personnel matters and include Mike Elliott. Commissioner Eames seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Eames-Yes, Buhler-Yes, Bolduc-Yes. The Board recessed the executive session at 11:15 a.m. Commissioner Eames made a motion to offer the Planning & Zoning Manager position to Zachary Sanders for $65,000 a year, after completing a background check. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. BROADBAND Nothing new to report on. MINUTES Commissioner Buhler moved to approve August 10, 2026, minutes. Commissioner Eames seconded the motion. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant IC§74-206(b) personnel matters and include Mike Elliott and Cynthia Scott. Commissioner Eames seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Eames-Yes, Buhler-Yes, Bolduc-Yes. The Board recessed the executive session at 12:00 p.m. FY2027 BUDGET DISCUSSION The Board had further discussion and clarification on the FY2027 budget in preparation for the public hearing. There were no correspondence, public comments or committee meeting reports. Commissioner Bolduc adjourned the meeting at 1:15 a.m. /s/Mark E. Bolduc ________________ /s/Vern Eames____________ /s/Ron Buhler______________ Mark E. Bolduc, Chairman Vern Eames, Commissioner Ronald Buhler, Commissioner Attest: /s/ Chad Hoeft_____________ Chad Hoeft, Clerk
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