County Council Meeting 07 14 2026

The Boone County Indiana County Council meeting on July 14, 2026, focused heavily on procurement and budgetary matters related to solid waste management and capital projects. The Solid Waste Management Board presented a proposal to issue a $5.2 million bond, payable via property tax levy, to fund a new solid waste collection facility and expand programming. Various bond term scenarios were discussed, with an eight-year term favored. The council passed a resolution to proceed with exploring property options and bond issuance. Additionally, a forgivable loan of $750,000 using TIFF funds was approved as an incentive for Willoughby Industries to relocate and upgrade facilities in the Northwest Tech Park. The meeting also included a detailed budget presentation by Baker Tilly, outlining revenue estimates, tax levy growth, and funding assumptions for 2027. An update on the Justice Center jail project clarified that the project costs were close to budget, with no $7 million overage as previously speculated. The council approved changes to salary ordinances for highway department positions and established committees to review proposals for legal counsel and financial advisors. The meeting concluded with public comments and scheduling of a special meeting for further budget discussions.