Wayne County Board of Commissioners Meeting 8/18/26

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on August 18, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key items included the establishment of a public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications, including funding for projects such as the expansion of fire stations. Budget amendments were approved to allocate funds for various purposes, including debt service, grant funding for cooperative extension projects, and rural operating assistance for transportation services. The board approved a lease agreement for a corporate hangar at the Wayne County Executive Jetport to Wayne Community College for aircraft mechanics instruction, with a monthly lease of $1,600. Additionally, the board authorized the addition of Ivy Drive to the state maintenance system and declared surplus property for public auction. Tax collection matters were also addressed, including acceptance of the tax collector's settlement for 2025 and prior years, and approval of the order directing tax collection for 2026 and prior years. The meeting included discussions on tax exemptions, legislative bills affecting senior tax relief, and operational updates from the tax office. No new contracts or vendor selections beyond the lease were reported. The meeting concluded with committee reports and a closed session on industrial location and employee performance matters.