Wayne County Board of Commissioners Meeting 6/2/26

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on June 2, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved adding two engineering firms, Garber Company and the Wooten Company, to the on-call engineering services list. They also approved a lease agreement for additional classrooms at Rosewood Elementary School to facilitate construction and realize sales tax savings. A significant economic development incentive package was approved, offering up to 30% of new real and personal property tax revenues over 10 years to a company committing to invest $756 million in capital improvements and create nine jobs. The board reviewed and amended the fiscal year 2026-27 budget totaling $291.2 million, with no property tax increase recommended, including allocations for schools, EMS, economic development, and capital projects. Discussions included fee adjustments for environmental health, airport hangar rentals, and other county services to improve self-sufficiency. The board also addressed concerns about the jetport's financials, including hangar rental rates and capital investments. The meeting concluded with budget approval and recognition of staff and community achievements.