Elkhart County Live Meeting

The Elkhart County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on June 29, 2026, where they approved previous meeting minutes and claims. Key procurement discussions focused on bridge construction projects funded by local funds. Bids were reviewed for two bridge projects near Millersburg: a superstructure replacement with bids ranging from approximately $575,584 to $641,291, and a full bridge replacement with bids from about $1.46 million to $1.54 million. The board authorized staff to review the bids and return with recommendations. Additionally, the board approved out-of-state travel funded by a tobacco control grant for two team members to attend a conference on data and epidemiology related to tobacco and vaping products. Public comments included concerns about noise ordinances affecting industrial operations near the St. Joe River, with calls for a countywide noise ordinance to protect health and property values. The meeting concluded with adjournment motions passed unanimously.