Daviess County Fiscal Court Meeting, Thursday, May 28, 2026

The Daviess County Fiscal Court held a meeting on May 28, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting decisions. The court approved engagement with Robert W. Baird & Company for municipal advisory services related to financing renovations and improvements to the Daviess County Detention Center, facilitating the bond sale process. Multiple bid awards were approved, including janitorial services for the Morton J. Holbrook Judicial Center and county administrative facilities, county uniforms, and wood grinding services. The court also adopted resolutions to accept new roads in the East Side Industrial Park. Additionally, a temporary 12-month moratorium was enacted on the acceptance and processing of applications related to IT infrastructure facilities, including data centers, to allow time for study and ordinance updates. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about data center developments, solar projects, and their environmental and economic impacts. The court discussed ongoing solar moratorium reviews and plans to consider ordinance changes in upcoming meetings. Employee promotions and appointments to the Davis County Drainage Advisory Board were also approved.