Wayne County Commissioners Meeting of September 16, 2026

The Wayne County Commissioners held a meeting on September 16, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a contract with KSM Advisers for strategic planning consulting services at a cost of $85,000, funded from consolidated EDIT funds. The commissioners also approved a $50,000 allocation from consolidated EDIT for a Chamber business bridge grant program aimed at flood relief for local businesses. Additionally, a $100,000 commitment from consolidated EDIT was approved to support the Make My Move program, which includes a grant from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). The meeting also covered the approval of ordinance 2026-014 related to a road vacation, and discussions on infrastructure projects such as the White Waterfall Road bridge replacement and interlocal agreements for infrastructure support with the town of Hagerstown. Budget transfers and claims approvals were also conducted, including a transfer related to fairgrounds staffing. Overall, the meeting focused on strategic planning, economic development initiatives, infrastructure support, and budget management with several motions passed to allocate funds and approve contracts.