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Municipal budget
Total revenue$91.1M (FY2023)
Total spending$98.5M (FY2023)
Taxes$0 (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$23.0M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,739 (FY2023)
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Tue Sep 1, 2026
Drainage Board
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Adams Co Service Complex - Room 100
Address: 313 West Jefferson Street Decatur, IN 46733
Time
Watershed / System
Topic
9:00 AM
Review of Minutes
9:05 AM
Rice
US Agg as build for the reroute of the Ecrote Legal Tile Located at the Stone Quarry
9:10 AM
Job Description for the Senior Drainage Technician Position (Draft)
9:15 AM
2027 Adams County Surveyors Office Budget (Payroll for 2 New Positions)
9:20 AM
Surveyors Red Dump Truck Sold at Auction (Request to use the Funds for New GIS Receivers)
9:25 AM
Christopher Burke Project - Legal Contract (Update)
9:30 AM
Brush Maintenance Bid Sheet (Update)
9:35 AM
Fence Along Ditch Banks (Resolution)
9:40 AM
Additional Questions or Information
10:00 AM
Adjourn
Name:
Appointing Authority
Appointment Terms (Start Date - End Date)
Doug Bauman
Elected Commissioner
Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2029
Steve Bailey
Elected Commissioner
Start Date: January 1, 2023 End Date: December 31, 2027
Mike Werling
Elected County Surveyor
Start Date: January 1, 2024 End Date: December 31, 2028
Amy Foltz
Appointed By The Drainage Board
Start Date: January 1, 2026 End Date: December 31, 2026
Bill Wemhoff
Appointed By The Commissioners
Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2028
Gregg Liechty
Appointed By The Commissioners
Start Date: January 1, 2026 End Date: December 31. 2027
JD Nidlinger
Appointed By The Commissioners
Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2028
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Recent meetings
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Drainage Board
Drainage Board to review field inspector job description and Burke project legal update
The Adams County Drainage Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on August 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes reviewing minutes, discussing the job description for the Field Inspector position, and receiving a legal update on the Christopher Burke Project. The meeting is open to the public.
- Review of minutes
- Job description for Field Inspector position
- Christopher Burke Project - legal review update
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Adams Co Service Complex - Room 100
Address: 313 West Jefferson Street Decatur, IN 46733
Time
Watershed / System
Topic
9:00 AM
Review of Minutes
9:05 AM
Job Description for the Field Inspector Position
9:15 AM
Christopher Burke Project - Legal Review Update
9:25 AM
Additional Questions or Information
10:00 AM
Adjourn
Name:
Appointing Authority
Appointment Terms (Start Date - End Date)
Doug Bauman
Elected Commissioner
Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2029
Steve Bailey
Elected Commissioner
Start Date: January 1, 2023 End Date: December 31, 2027
Mike Werling
Elected County Surveyor
Start Date: January 1, 2024 End Date: December 31, 2028
Amy Foltz
Appointed By The Drainage Board
Start Date: January 1, 2026 End Date: December 31, 2026
Bill Wemhoff
Appointed By The Commissioners
Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2028
Gregg Liechty
Appointed By The Commissioners
Start Date: January 1, 2026 End Date: December 31. 2027
JD Nidlinger
Appointed By The Commissioners
Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2028
Pursuit to IC 5-14-9 Section 6 the following current Adams County Drainage Board Members names, appointing authority and their appointment terms
are as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled Adams County Drainage Board meeting will be held as follows:
A d a m s C o u n t y D r a i n a g e B o a r d M e e t i n g - A u g u s t 1 8 , 2 0 2 6 A t 9 : 0 0 A M
Location:
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to review 5-lot Winchester Meadows subdivision request
The Adams County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a Building & Planning item presented by Mark Wynn for the Winchester Meadows / Root subdivision, involving 5 lots in Sections 28 and 29, located at the northwest corner of Winchester Road and 750. The agenda includes this request followed by open office hours. No other substantive items are listed.
- Building & Planning request by Mark Wynn for Winchester Meadows / Root subdivision
- 5 lots proposed in Sections 28 and 29
- Location: northwest corner of Winchester Rd and 750
- Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
August 18, 2026
Location: Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Start fj End Ei Time
Building & Planning, Mark Wynn - Winchester Meadows / Root Sec 28
& 29/5 Lots / Located on the NW comer of Winchester Rd and 750
Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor's office upon request.
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Board of Commissioners
County commissioners to review two replats and justice center update
The Adams County Board of Commissioners will consider two replat requests for properties in Hartford and Wabash townships, and receive an update on the Justice Center project from Elevatns representatives. The meeting also includes open office hours for residents.
- Replat of Hartford Sec 13/2 Lots at SE corner of 400 W
- Replat of William D. Manning Subdivision in Wabash, SE corner of 200 W and 1100 S
- Justice Center update from Dave Sholl and Tony Vie of Elevatns
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✓ Decided: Commissioners hold meeting; no substantive decisions recorded
The Adams County Board of Commissioners met on August 11, 2026, at the Adams Co Service Complex. The agenda included a replat of the William D. Manning Subdivision and a Justice Center update, but the minutes record no votes, approvals, or other substantive decisions. The meeting was procedural, with open office hours to follow.
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
August 11, 2026
Location: Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Hartford Sec 13/2 Lots / Located on the SE corner of 400 W
10.50AM and 850 §
Replat of the William D. Manning Subdivision / Wabash
Seats Ee Sec 31/2 Lots / Located on the SW comer of 200 W and 1100 5
: 7 _
11-00AM Justice Center Update - Dave Sholl & Tony Vie From Elevatns
[ Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting mt
| Aunuiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Anditor’s office upon request.
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
August 11, 2026
Location: Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Hartford Sec 13/2 Lots / Located on the SE corner of 400 W
10.50AM and 850 §
Replat of the William D. Manning Subdivision / Wabash
Seats Ee Sec 31/2 Lots / Located on the SW comer of 200 W and 1100 5
: 7 _
11-00AM Justice Center Update - Dave Sholl & Tony Vie From Elevatns
[ Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting mt
| Aunuiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Anditor’s office upon request.
Tue Aug 11, 2026
County Council
County Council to approve $230,392.86 in additional appropriations and salary changes
The Adams County Council will consider a resolution appropriating $230,392.86 in additional funds across several departments, including jail medical and property maintenance, 911 dispatchers, court security, and public health equipment and vehicle purchases. The council will also vote on a transfer of $16,042 within the LIT Public Safety fund and adopt an amended salary ordinance for multiple new hires and position changes.
- $30,000 for jail medical and $50,000 for jail property maintenance
- $98,000 for three new court security officers in LIT Public Safety fund
- $23,000 for 911 dispatcher payouts due to retirements/resignations
- $75,000 for public health equipment ($10,000) and vehicle ($65,000) from carryover funds
- Salary ordinance adds new hires including Clerk's Office deputy at $19.32/hr and HR Director at $2,884.61/bi-weekly
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ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE
Whereas, it has been determined that it is now necessary to appropriate more
money than was appropriated in the annual budget; now, therefore: Sec.1. Be it
ordained (resolved) by the County Council of Adams County, Indiana, that for the
expenses of the taxing unit the following additional sums of money are hereby
appropriated out of the funds names and for the proposes specified, subject to
the laws governing the same:
Amount Requested Amount Approved
County General (1000)
Jail (0380)
1000.31202.00000.0380
1000.37501.00000.0380
1000.31704.00000.0380
Total County General (1000)
Medical
Property Maintenance
Inmate Extradition
$30,000.00
$50,000.00
$4,392.86
$34,392.86
Statewide 911 (1222)
1222.10900.00000.0000
Dispatcher
$23,000.00
LIT Public Safety (1170)
1170.12102.00000.0005
Security Officer
$98,000.00
Local Public Health Seryices (1161)
1161.42601.00000.0000
1161.44800.00000.0000
Equipment
Vehicle
$10,000.00
$65,000.00
Total All Funds
$230,392.86
Adopted this 11 th day of August 2026
NAY
YAY
ATTEST:
County Auditor
County Council President
Date of Request:
LEARN • LIVE • GROW /
Additional Appropriation Request Form
7/1/26
Fund/Account
1161.42601.00000.0000
1161.44800.00000.0000
Account Name
Equipment
Vehicle
Amount
$10,000.00
$65,000.00
Cash Balance of Fund: 1.072,417.15
Explanation for Request:
The request for the $10,000 If for 2 tire proof file cabinets for vital records that Is requested from the 2024 HFI Carry Over
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Tue Aug 4, 2026
Drainage Board
Drainage Board to consider emergency repair payment, fence policy, and brush program
The Adams County Drainage Board will review minutes, hear a presentation on a yearly brush maintenance program, discuss creating a ditch maintenance program and a policy for fences along legal drains, consider paying an emergency repair invoice for George Steele Legal Open Drain from the GDI fund, review revised plans for the Marton retention pond, and discuss a field inspector job description.
- George Steele Legal Open Drain emergency repair invoice, request to pay part from GDI fund
- Discussion on creating a yearly ditch maintenance program
- Discussion on a better policy for placing fences along county legal open drains
- Martz Retention Pond plans revision for Adams County Flower & Produce
- Job description for the Field Inspector position
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Adams Co Service Complex - Room 100
Address: 313 West Jefferson Street Decatur, IN 46733
Time Watershed / System Topic
9:00 AM Review of Minutes
9:05 AM Yearly Brush Maintenance Program - Wells County Surveyor, Jarrod Hahn, Presentation
9:25 AM Creation of a Yearly Ditch Maintenance Program
9:30 AM Do We Need A Better Policy for Placing Fences Along County Legal Open Drains
9:35 AM George Steele George Steele Legal Open Drain Emergency Repair Invoice, Request to Pay Part From the GDI Fund
9:40 AM Martz Retention Pond Plans Revision for the Adams County Flower & Produce
9:45 AM Job Description for the Field Inspector Position
9:50 AM Christopher Burke Project - Legal Review Update
9:55 AM Legal Notice to News Papers
10:00 AM Adjourn
Name: Appointing Authority Appointment Terms (Start Date - End Date)
Doug Bauman Elected Commissioner Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2029
Steve Bailey Elected Commissioner Start Date: January 1, 2023 End Date: December 31, 2027
Mike Werling Elected County Surveyor Start Date: January 1, 2024 End Date: December 31, 2028
Amy Foltz Appointed By The Drainage Board Start Date: January 1, 2026 End Date: December 31, 2026
Bill Wemhoff Appointed By The Commissioners Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2028
Gregg Liechty Appointed By The Commissioners Start Date: January 1, 2026 End Date: December 31. 2027
JD Nidlinger Appointed By The Commissioners Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2028
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Tue Aug 4, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Probation indigent fund creation and replat approval on agenda
The Board of Commissioners will consider creating an indigent fund for the Probation Department and approving a replat of Lot 1 in the Jacob Hilty Subdivision. The meeting also includes an executive session on employee health care options, approval of prior minutes, and updates from the county auditor, engineer, highway department, building maintenance, and HR coordinator.
- Probation: creation of an indigent fund and funding of the fund
- Building & Planning: replat of Lot 1 in Jacob Hilty Subdivision into 2 lots at southwest corner of 800 S and 450 E
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1 (16)(a) for employee health care options
- Approval of minutes from July 28, 2026
- Commissioners CEDIT discussion
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
8:00 AM EXECUTIVE SESSION, COMMISSIONERS ROOM #100
I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1 (16)(a) EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE OPTIONS
Approval Of Minutes From 7-28-26
10:00 AM County Auditor
10:15 AM County Engineer
10:20 AM Highway Department
10:30 AM Building Maintenance
10:40AM Probation, Jack Odle- Creation Of Indigent Fund & Funding Of The Fund
10:50 AM
Building & Planning, Mark wynn - Replat of Lot 1 in Jacob Hilty
Subdivision / Jefferson Sec 17 / 2 Lots / Located on the southwest corner
of 800 S and 450 E
Commissioners CEDIT Discussion
County Attorney
Shannon Greene-HR Coordinator-Updates
Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting
August 4, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor’s office upon request.
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to review multiple rezoning requests and subdivision plans
The Adams County Commissioners will hear reports from county departments and review several land use requests. The meeting includes discussions on subdivision plats and rezoning applications across Washington, Jefferson, and Root Townships.
- Bollenbacher Subdivision: 2 lots at SW corner of 1000 S and 600 E
- Reuben & Johnny Schwartz Subdivision: 2 lots south of 850 S
- Replat of Lot 2B of Jefferson Acres: 1 lot on 300 E, south of 800 S
- Rezoning of 11.37, 54.36, and 6.46 acre tracts along 450N and 100 W from R-1 to Agricultural
- Rezoning of 2 acre tract on 1000 S West of 600 E from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
Approval Of Minutes From
10:00 AM County Auditor
10:15 AM County Engineer
10:20 AM Highway Department
10:30 AM Building Maintenance
10:40AM Daughters Of The American Revolution, Carol Riley = Signs On
Courthouse Lawn
10:50AM Council On Aging, Micelle Lengerich - Update On Second Quarter
11:00AM
Building & Planning, Mark Wynn - Monthly Report PLUS Bollenbacher
Subdivision / Jefferson Sec 28 / 2 Lots / Located on the SW corner of
1000 S and 600 E
Reuben & Johnny Schwartz Subdivision / Wabash Sec 16 / 2 Lots /
Located on 000 Rd., south of 850 S
Replat of Lot 2B of the Replat of the Replat of Lot 2 Jefferson Acres /
Jefferson Sec 18 / 1 Lot / Located on 300 E, south of 800 S
Justice Center Update
County Attorney- Rezone Of Property From R-1 To A-Agricultural=11.37
Acre Track Along 450N, 54.36 Acres Along 450N & 100 W, 6.46 Acre
Track Along 100W All in Section 09-Washington Township; 2 Acre Tract
From Agricultural To Heavy Industrial On 1000 S West Of 600 E Section
28 Jefferson Township. Rezone 21.53 Acres From Agricultural To Single
Family Residence Sections 28 & 29 Of Root Township
Shannon Greene-HR Coordinator-Updates
Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting
11:30AM Executive Session, Commissioners Room #100
5-14-1.5-6.1 (b)(9) Employee Job Performance Evaluation
July 28, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Prosecutor lease and subdivision replats before commissioners
The Adams County Commissioners will consider approving minutes from July 14, discuss a lease agreement for the prosecuting attorney's office, and hear updates from county departments. Two subdivision replats are up for action: the Eli V. Shetler Subdivision (3 lots) and a replat of lots in the Emanuel & Lydiann Miller Subdivision. The board will also discuss a possible use of the Golden Meadows property by Project Connect and authorize a repair to the drainage board backhoe.
- Discuss lease agreement for new prosecuting attorney office
- Eli V. Shetler Subdivision replat / Monroe Sec 19 / 3 lots on 350 S and 400 S between 200 W and 300 W
- Replat of Lots 1 & 2 in Emanuel & Lydiann Miller Subdivision / Monroe Sec 14 / 2 lots on NW corner of 200 E and 300 S
- Possible use of Golden Meadows property by Project Connect
- Repair of drainage board backhoe by County Surveyor Mike Werling
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
July 21. 2026
Location: Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Approval Of Minutes From 7-14-26
10:00 AM | County Auditor
Prosecuting Atty. Jeremy Brown - Discuss A Lease Agreement For New
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10:15 AM County Engineer
| 10:20 AM Highway Department
10:30 AM Building Maintenance
Rob Parker, Director Of Project Connect - Possible Use Of Golden
10:40 AM
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10:50AM. County Surveyor; Mike Werling - Repair Of Drainage Board Back Hoe
Building & Planning; Mark Wynn - Eli V. Shetler Subdivision / Monroe
Sec 19/3 Lots / Located on 350 S and 400 S between 200 W and 300 W
11:00AM
| Replat of Lots 1 & 2 in the Emanuel & Lydiann Miller Subdivision /
Monroe Sec 14 / 2 Lots / Located on the NW corner of 200 E and 300 S
11:10AM | Certificate Of Appointment-Clayton Lengerich
Justice Center Update >
County Attorney
Shannon Greene-HR Coordinator-Updates
Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor's office upon request.
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Drainage Board
Adams County Drainage Board to review staffing and tile projects
The Drainage Board will discuss the creation of a Field Inspector position and a possible additional Ditch Tech position. The board is also scheduled to sign orders and approve payment for specific tile projects.
- Signing of drafted orders for Rice Eckrote Br #1, Andrews Andrew #1, and Teeple Peltz #1
- Approval to pay for tile repair for Erxleben Erxleben
- Update on combining systems for the Christopher Burke Project
- Discussion on creating a Field Inspector position
- Discussion on a possible additional Ditch Tech position
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Adams Co Service Complex - Room 100
Address: 313 West Jefferson Street Decatur, IN 46733
Time Watershed / System Topic
9:00 AM Review of Minutes
9:05 AM Vacant Ditch Tech Position (This Position Has Been Filled)
9:10 AM Creation of a Field Inspector Position (Update)
9:20 AM Possible Additional Ditch Tech Position
9:30 AM Rice Eckrote Br #1 Legal Tile (Signing of the Drafted Order)
9:35 AM Andrews Andrew #1 Legal Tile (Signing of the Drafted Order)
9:40 AM Teeple Peltz #1 Legal Tile (Signing of the Drafted Order)
9:45 AM Erxleben Erxleben Legal Tile (Approval to Pay for Tile Repair)
9:50 AM Christopher Burke Project (Update on Combining Systems)
9:55 AM Additional Questions
10:00 AM Adjourn
Name: Appointing Authority Appointment Terms (Start Date - End Date)
Doug Bauman Elected Commissioner Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2029
Steve Bailey Elected Commissioner Start Date: January 1, 2023 End Date: December 31, 2027
Mike Werling Elected County Surveyor Start Date: January 1, 2024 End Date: December 31, 2028
Amy Foltz Appointed By The Drainage Board Start Date: January 1, 2026 End Date: December 31, 2026
Bill Wemhoff Appointed By The Commissioners Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2028
Gregg Liechty Appointed By The Commissioners Start Date: January 1, 2026 End Date: December 31. 2027
JD Nidlinger Appointed By The Commissioners Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2028
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
County Council
Adams County Council to discuss Judicial Center and refinancing
The County Council will meet to discuss the Judicial Center and refinancing updates from Bakertilly. The body will also review a PILOT program discussion with BIGGS, INC and consider additional appropriations.
- Discussion on Judicial Center
- Bakertilly update on refinancing
- PILOT program discussion with BIGGS, INC
- Additional appropriation request from Surveyor Mike Werling for Ditch Tech
- Review of Additional Appropriations, Transfers, and Amended Salary Ordinances
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Adams County Council
Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
8:30 AM Approval of Minutes
Commissioners Discussion On Judicial Center
Bakertilly - Update On Refinancing
Kevan Biggs- BIGGS, INC - PILOT program discussion
Surveyor, Mike Werling- Additional Approp. - Ditch Tech
Auditor Report
Sheriff, Dan Mawhorr- Quarterly Report
Additional Appropriations/Transfers/Amended Salary Ordinances
County Attorney
Other Matters Properly Presented
Adjournment
July 14, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor’s office upon request.
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to review two new subdivision proposals
The Adams County Board of Commissioners will meet to receive departmental reports and review subdivision requests. The board will discuss the Jacob & Anita Eicher and Andy S Schwartz subdivisions.
- Jacob & Anita Eicher Subdivision: 2 lots on 300 S, east of 200 E
- Andy S Schwartz Subdivision: 2 lots on 650 S, west of 300 E
- Rebinding of record books for the Recorder
- Quarterly report from Sheriff Dan Mawhorr
- Justice Center update
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
Approval Of Minutes From 7-7-26
10:00 AM County Auditor
10:15 AM County Engineer
10:20 AM Highway Department
10:30 AM Building Maintenance
10:40 AM Recorder, Tom Krueckeberg - Rebinding Some Record Books
10:50 AM Sheriff, Dan Mawhorr- Quarterly Report
11:00AM
Building & Planning, Mark Wynn - Jacob & Anita Eicher Subdivision /
Monroe Sec 24 / 2 Lots / Located on 300 S, east of 200 E
Andy S Schwartz Subdivision / Wabash Sec 1 / 2 Lots / Located on 650
S, west of 300 E
Justice Center Update
County Attorney
Shannon Greene-HR Coordinator-Updates
Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting
July 14, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor’s office upon request.
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners consider zoning change and Rustic Cove Estates subdivision
The Adams County Board of Commissioners will review a proposal to change a zone map at 291 N 600 E from agricultural to R-1 residential. The board will also discuss the Rustic Cove Estates minor subdivision. Other items include department updates and a Justice Center update.
- Proposal to change zone map at 291 N 600 E from Ag to R-1 Residential in St. Mary’s Township
- Rustic Cove Estates Minor Subdivision (3 lots) located on 300 S, east of 650 W
- Justice Center Update
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
Approval Of Minutes From 6-30-26
10:00 AM County Auditor
10:15 AM County Engineer
10:20 AM Highway Department
10:30 AM Building Maintenance
10:40 AM Building & Planning, Mark Wynn = Rustic Cove Estates Minor Subdivision /
French Sec 21 / 3 Lots / Located on 300 S, east of 650 W
Justice Center Update
County Attorney - Proposal To Change A Zone Map Located At 291 N
600 E From Ag to R-1 Residential In St. Mary’s Township
Shannon Greene-HR Coordinator-Updates
Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting
July 7, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor’s office upon request.
Tue Jun 30, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Adams County Commissioners to review department updates and office equipment
The Board of Commissioners will meet to receive updates from the County Auditor, Engineer, Highway Department, Building Maintenance, and HR Coordinator. The board will also receive a Justice Center update and consider a purchase request for the Health Department.
- Health Department request to purchase file cabinets for office
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
Approval Of Minutes From 6-23-26
10:00 AM County Auditor
10:15 AM County Engineer
10:20 AM Highway Department
10:30 AM Building Maintenance
10:40 AM Health Dept., Joe Rakoczy - Purchase File Cabinets For Office
Justice Center Update
County Attorney
Shannon Greene-HR Coordinator-Updates
Commissioners open office hours to follow regular
meeting
June 30, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor’s office upon request.
Tue Jun 23, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Subdivision requests for three lots, trailer purchase, and CEDIT discussion on agenda
The Adams County Commissioners will consider three minor subdivision requests from F&M Marbach, Shelly Roe, and Benjamin Eicher. They will also discuss the Commissioners CEDIT fund and receive an update on the Justice Center. Other business includes approval of minutes, departmental reports, and a trailer purchase for Park & Recreation.
- F&M Marbach Minor Subdivision: 2 lots on 900 N west of 600 E
- Shelly Roe Subdivision: 2 lots on 200 S and S Salem Rd
- Benjamin Eicher Subdivision: 3 lots south of 50 S and Adams St (Monroe)
- Purchase of a trailer for Park & Recreation (Cara Gerber)
- Commissioners CEDIT Discussion and Justice Center Update
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Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
Approval Of Minutes From 6-16-26
10:00 AM County Auditor
10:15 AM County Engineer
10:20 AM Highway Department
10:30 AM Building Maintenance
10:40 AM Dan Hackman, Weights & Measures - Annual Report
10:50 AM Park & Recreation-Cara Gerber-Purchase Of A Trailer
11:00 AM
Building & Planning; Mark Wynn - F & M Marbach Minor Subdivision
/Union Sec 16 / 2 Lots /Located on 900 N, west of 600 E
Shelly Roe Subdivision / Blue creek Sec 17 / 2 Lots / Located on 200 S
and S Salem Rd
Benjamin Eicher Subdivision / Monroe Sec 4 / 3 Lots / Located south of
the corner of 50 S and Adams St (Monroe)
Commissioners CEDIT Discussion
Justice Center Update
County Attorney
Shannon Greene-HR Director-Updates
Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting
June 23, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor’s office upon request.
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
Drainage Board
Drainage Board to discuss brush maintenance and fence policies
The Adams County Drainage Board will review a brush maintenance program and discuss policies regarding fence locations along county legal open drains. The board will also address specific tile and drain items.
- Presentation on Wells County Brush Maintenance Program
- Program for yearly bush maintenance in Adams County
- Rice Eckrote BR #1 Tile, Ecrote Tile, and Rice Open Drain (US AGG)
- Andrews Andrews #1 fence construction request
- Policy on the location of fences along county legal open drains
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Adams Co Service Complex - Room 100
Address: 313 West Jefferson Street Decatur, IN 46733
Time Watershed / System Topic
9:00 AM Review of Minutes
9:05 AM Presentation On Wells County Brush Maintenance Program
9:25AM Program for Yearly Bush Maintenance in Adams County
9:35 AM Rice Eckrote BR #1 Tile, Ecrote Tile, Rice Open Drain (US AGG)
9:40 AM Andrews Andrews #1 (Construction of Fence Request)
9:50 AM Policy on the Location of Fences Along County Legal Open Drains
9:55 AM Additional Questions or Information
10:00 AM Adjourn
Name: Appointing Authority Appointment Terms (Start Date - End Date)
Doug Bauman Elected Commissioner Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2029
Steve Bailey Elected Commissioner Start Date: January 1, 2023 End Date: December 31, 2027
Mike Werling Elected County Surveyor Start Date: January 1, 2024 End Date: December 31, 2028
Amy Foltz Appointed By The Drainage Board Start Date: January 1, 2026 End Date: December 31, 2026
Bill Wemhoff Appointed By The Commissioners Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2028
Gregg Liechty Appointed By The Commissioners Start Date: January 1, 2026 End Date: December 31. 2027
JD Nidlinger Appointed By The Commissioners Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2028
Pursuit to IC 5-14-9 Section 6 the following current Adams County Drainage Board Members names, appointing authority and their
appointment terms are as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners hold public hearing on vacating Bridge #163 and W 1100 S
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the permanent vacation of a public way. The body will also review a 2027 funding request from the Council on Aging and a subdivision proposal for three lots.
- Public hearing: Permanent vacation of Bridge #163 and associated portion of W 1100 S
- Funding request for year 2027 from Council on Aging
- Subdivision proposal: Donald E and Mary L Gerber (Kirkland Sec 13, 3 lots) at northwest corner of 300 N and 300 W
- Justice Center update
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
10:00 AM Public Hearing-Permanent Vacation Of The Public Way Consisting Of
Bridge # 163 & Associated Portion Of W 1100 S
Approval Of Minutes From 6-9-26
County Auditor
County Engineer
Highway Department
Building Maintenance
10:40 AM Council On Aging, Michelle Lengerich & Leah - Funding Request For
Year 2027
10:50 AM
Building & Planning; Mark Wynn: Donald E and Mary L Gerber
Subdivision / Kirkland Sec 13 / 3 Lots / Located on the northwest corner
of 300 N and 300 W. PLUS Monthly Report
Justice Center Update
County Attorney
Shannon Greene-HR Coordinator-Updates
Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting
June 16, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor’s office upon request.
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Adams County Commissioners to receive Justice Center update
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review reports from county departments and receive an update on the Justice Center. The meeting includes reports from the Auditor, Engineer, Highway Department, and Building Maintenance.
- Justice Center update
- Reports from County Auditor, Engineer, Highway Department, and Building Maintenance
- HR updates from Shannon Greene
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
Approval Of Minutes From 6-2-26
10:00 AM County Auditor
10:15 AM County Engineer
10:20 AM Highway Department
10:30 AM Building Maintenance
Justice Center Update
County Attorney
Shannon Greene-HR Coordinator-Updates
Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting
Executive Session To Start At Noon
June 9, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor’s office upon request.
Tue Jun 9, 2026
County Council
Adams County Council to review additional appropriations for Sheriff
The County Council will meet to consider additional appropriations for Sheriff Dan Mawhorr. The body will also review auditor reports and other appropriation or salary ordinance requests.
- Additional appropriations for Sheriff Dan Mawhorr
- Additional appropriations, transfers, and amended salary ordinances
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Adams County Council
Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
8:30 AM Approval of Minutes
Sheriff, Dan Mawhorr-Additional Appropriations
County Attorney
Auditor Report
Other Matters Properly Presented
Additional Appropriations/Transfers/Amended Salary Ordinances
Adjournment
June 9, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor’s office upon request.
Tue Jun 2, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to review Joseph JE Schwartz Subdivision proposal
The Adams County Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct departmental updates and review a subdivision proposal. The meeting includes an executive session for employee performance evaluations.
- Joseph JE Schwartz Subdivision proposal: 2 lots located on 450 S, east of 000 Rd
- Justice Center update from the County Attorney
- Employee job performance evaluation in executive session
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Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
8:00 AM ROOM #125 Executive Session = I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1 (9)
Employee job performance evaluation
10:00 AM ROOM #100 Approval Of Minutes From 5-26-26
County Auditor
10:15 AM County Engineer
10:20 AM Highway Department
10:30 AM Building Maintenance
10:40 AM Mark Wynn, Building & Planning - Joseph JE Schwartz Subdivision /
Monroe Sec 27 / 2 Lots / Located on 450 S, east of 000 Rd
Justice Center Update
County Attorney
Shannon Greene-HR Coordinator-Updates
Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting
June 2, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor’s office upon request.
Tue Jun 2, 2026
Drainage Board
Drainage Board to discuss engineering proposal and new job position
The Adams County Drainage Board will meet to review specific waterway and pond projects. The board will discuss a new job position's preliminary description and an engineering proposal for a watershed systems project.
- Irwin Macklin Legal Tile (Tim Zeser - Grass Waterway)
- Andrews Monroe Holding Pond & Stormwater Study funding request
- George Steele Legal Open Drain bank slippage
- Preliminary job description for a new job position
- Christopher Burke Engineering Proposal for Watershed Systems Project
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled Adams County Drainage Board meeting will be held as follows:
Adams County Drainage Board Meeting - June 2, 2026 At 9:00 AM
Location: Adams Co Service Complex - Room 100
Address: 313 West Jefferson Street Decatur, IN 46733
Meeting Agenda
Time Watershed / System Topic
9:00 AM Review of Minutes
9:05 AM Irwin Macklin Legal Tile (Tim Zeser - Grass Waterway)
9:10 AM Andrews Monroe Holding Pond & Stormwater Study (Grant Funding & Request for Drainage Board
Funding)
9:20 AM George Steele George Steele Legal Open Drain (Bank is Slipping)
9:30 AM Quick Update Creation of a New Job Position (Preliminary Job Description)
9:45 AM Christopher Burke Engineering Proposal for Watershed Systems Project (Discussion on the Proposal)
10:00 AM Adjourn
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor ’s office upon request.
Pursuit to IC 5-14-9 Section 6 the following current Adams County Drainage Board Members names, appointing authority and their
appointment terms are as follows:
Name: Appointing Authority Appointment Terms (Start Date - End Date)
Doug
Bauman Elected Commissioner Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2029
Steve Bailey Elected Commissioner Start Date: January 1, 2023 End Date: December 31, 2027
Mike
Werling Elected County Surveyor Start Date: January 1, 2024 End Date: December 31, 2028
Amy Foltz Appointed By The Drainage Board Start Date: January 1, …
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Tue May 26, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to consider adoption of Countywide Vision Plan
The Adams County Commissioners will meet to discuss the adoption of a Countywide Vision Plan and receive updates on the Justice Center. The board will also review two subdivision proposals.
- Adoption of Countywide Vision Plan
- Samuel Eicher Subdivision (200 W, north of 400 S)
- Wright Family Subdivision (Southeast corner of 250 N and US Hwy 33)
- Justice Center update
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
Approval Of Minutes From 5-19-26
10:00 AM County Auditor
10:15 AM County Engineer
10:20 AM Highway Department
10:30 AM Building Maintenance
10:40 AM
Building & Planning, Mark Wynn - Samuel Eicher Subdivision / Monroe Sec
20 / 2 Lots / located on 200 W, north of 400 S
Wright Family Subdivision / St Mary’s Sec 20 / Located on the Southeast
corner of 250 N and US Hwy 33
Consideration of Adoption of Countywide Vision Plan
Justice Center Update
County Attorney
Shannon Greene-HR Coordinator-Updates
Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting
May 26, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor’s office upon request.
Tue May 19, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to review subdivision request on 700 W
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss a subdivision request involving two lots in the French Sec 16 area. The agenda contains limited detail beyond this specific land item.
- Subdivision request for 2 lots located on 700 W, south of 200 S (French Sec 16)
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Location: Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
mest S. Isch Subdivision / French Sec 16 / 2 Lots / Located
on 700 W, south of 200 S
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Tue May 19, 2026
Drainage Board
Adams County Drainage Board to discuss staffing and specific drain projects
The Drainage Board will review updates on a new job position and a vacancy for a ditch technician. The board will also discuss several legal tiles and open drains, including projects related to Big Bear Point Subdivision and US Aggregates.
- Creation of a new job position
- Vacancy for a Ditch Technician position
- Amstutz Long #3 Legal Open Drain (Big Bear Point Subdivision - Wet Stormwater Detention Pond)
- Rice Eckrote Legal Tile, Eckrote Br #1 Legal Tile, and Rice Legal Open Drain (US Aggregates)
- Discussion on brush on open drains
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Adams Co Service Complex - Room 100
Address: 313 West Jefferson Street Decatur, IN 46733
Time Watershed / System Topic
9:00 AM Review of Minutes
9:05 AM Quick Update Creation of a New Job Position
9:10 AM Quick Update Vacancy for a Ditch Technician Position
9:15 AM GNSS Receiver
9:25 AM Caffee Caffee #1 Legal Tile (Quick Update)
9:30 AM Amstutz Long Amstutz Long #3 Legal Open Drain (Big Bear Point Subdivision - Wet Stormwater Detention Pond)
9:35 AM Rice Eckrote Legal Tile, Eckrote Br #1 Legal Tile, Rice Legal Open Drain (US Aggregates)
9:40 AM Discussion on Brush on Open Drains
9:55 AM Invoices Paid
10:00 AM Adjourn
Name: Appointing Authority Appointment Terms (Start Date - End Date)
Doug Bauman Elected Commissioner Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2029
Steve Bailey Elected Commissioner Start Date: January 1, 2023 End Date: December 31, 2027
Mike Werling Elected County Surveyor Start Date: January 1, 2024 End Date: December 31, 2028
Amy Foltz Appointed By The Drainage Board Start Date: January 1, 2026 End Date: December 31, 2026
Bill Wemhoff Appointed By The Commissioners Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2028
Gregg Liechty Appointed By The Commissioners Start Date: January 1, 2026 End Date: December 31. 2027
JD Nidlinger Appointed By The Commissioners Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2028
Pursuit to IC 5-14-9 Section 6 the following current Adams County Drainage Board Members names, appointing authority and their
appoin …
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Tue May 12, 2026
County Council
Adams County Council to discuss jail bond refinancing and budget requests
The Adams County Council will meet to review budget requests and financial matters. The agenda includes discussions on jail bond refinancing and an annual budget request for Bi-County Services.
- Bi-County Services annual budget request
- Jail bond refinancing discussion with Jason Semler of Baker-Tilly
- Innkeepers Tax
- Additional appropriation request from Recorder Tom Krueckeberg
- Additional appropriations, transfers, and amended salary ordinances
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Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
8:30 AM Approval of Minutes
Tim Ramsey: Bi-County Services - Annual Budget Request
Jason Semler, Baker-Tilly = to discuss jail bond refinancing
Innkeepers Tax
County Attorney
Auditor Report
Other Matters Properly Presented
Recorder, Tom Krueckeberg - Additional Appropriation Request
Additional Appropriations/Transfers/Amended Salary Ordinances
Adjournment
May 12, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor’s office upon request.
Tue May 12, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Adams County Commissioners to receive Justice Center update
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review reports from county departments and receive an update on the Justice Center. The meeting includes updates from the Auditor, Engineer, Highway Department, Building Maintenance, and HR Coordinator.
- Justice Center update
- Reports from County Auditor, Engineer, Highway Department, and Building Maintenance
- HR updates from Shannon Greene
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
Approval Of Minutes From 5-6-26
10:00 AM County Auditor
10:15 AM County Engineer
10:20 AM Highway Department
10:30 AM Building Maintenance
Justice Center Update
County Attorney
Shannon Greene-HR Coordinator-Updates
Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting
May 12, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor’s office upon request.
Wed May 6, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to review Schwaller Subdivision and Pay.Gov contract
The Adams County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a subdivision request and a new payment contract. The body will also review the Bi-County Services annual budget request and hold a discussion on fringe area zoning.
- Schwaller Subdivision request for 2 lots at N. Van Buren St and 100 N
- Health Department contract with Pay.Gov for credit card acceptance
- Bi-County Services annual budget request
- Fringe area zoning discussion
- Justice Center update
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
Approval Of Minutes From 4-28-26
10:00 AM County Auditor
10:15 AM County Engineer
10:20 AM Highway Department
10:30 AM Building Maintenance
10:40 AM Tim Ramsey: Bi-County Services - Annual Budget Request
10:50 AM Mark Wynn, Building & Planning = Schwaller Subdivision / Washington Sec 34 / 2 Lots / Located
on the Southeast corner of N. Van Buren St and 100 N
11:00AM Joe Rakoczy, Health Department - Contract With Pay.Gov To Accept Credit Cards
Justice Center Update
Fringe Area Zoning Discussion
County Attorney
Shannon Greene-HR Coordinator-Updates
Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting
May 6, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor’s office upon request.
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Drainage Board
Adams County Drainage Board to review variance requests and repair policies
The board will consider variance requests and repair payments for several legal tiles and open drains. Members will also discuss the Landowner Tile Repair Program Policy. The meeting includes updates on the Teeple System and Zayo variance requests.
- David Vorhees variance request for Gerke Gerke Br Legal Open Drain
- Kyle Nuerge variance request for Sherry Scheuman-Nuerge Legal Tile
- Fullenkamp request for dip and level of Brewster Aspy Legal Open Drain
- Landowner tile repair payment requests for Lenhart Cleaver #1 and Gerke Crosby Legal Tiles
- Discussion on Landowner Tile Repair Program Policy
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Adams Co Service Complex - Room 100
Address: 313 West Jefferson Street Decatur, IN 46733
Time Watershed / System Topic
9:00 AM Review of Minutes
9:05 AM Gerke Gerke Br Legal Open Drain - (David Vorhees Variance Request)
9:10 AM Sherry Scheuman-Nuerge Legal Tile - (Kyle Nuerge Variance Request)
9:15 AM Brewster Aspy Legal Open Drain - (Fullenkamp Request for Dip and Level of a portion of the Open Drain)
9:20 AM Caffee Caffee #1 Legal Tile - (Issue with Landowner Covering the Legal Tile with over 10' of Additional Soil)
9:25 AM Lenhart Cleaver #1 Legal Tile - (Landowner Tile Repair Payment Request)
9:30 AM Gerke Crosby Legal Tile - (Landowner Tile Repair Payment Request)
9:35 AM Looking for an Update from Prior Meeting Adams County Variance Request Form - (Zayo continues to contact us about Requested Variances)
9:40 AM Looking for an Update from Prior Meeting Teeple System - Peltz #1 Tile - (Direction on what needs to be done from prior meeting)
9:45 AM Discussion on Landowner Repair Policy Landowner Tile Repair Program Policy Discussion - (Several Issues Need to Be Discussed)
9:55 AM Invoices Paid
10:00 AM Adjourn
Name: Appointing Authority Appointment Terms (Start Date - End Date)
Doug Bauman Elected Commissioner Start Date: January 1, 2025 End Date: December 31, 2029
Steve Bailey Elected Commissioner Start Date: January 1, 2023 End Date: December 31, 2027
Mike Werling Elected County Surveyor Start Date: January 1, 2024 End Date: December 31, 2028
Amy Foltz Appointed By The …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners consider zoning change in Preble Township
The Adams County Commissioners will meet to discuss a proposal to change a zone map from Agricultural to Light Industrial/Heavy Commercial in Preble Township. The board will also receive a presentation on the Adams County Vision Plan and an update on the Justice Center.
- Proposal to change zone map from Agricultural to Light Industrial/Heavy Commercial in Preble Township
- Adams County Vision Plan presentation by Steve Bailey
- Justice Center update
- Discussion regarding Lions & Tigers Cove / Washington Sec 8 / 3 Lots at the Northeast corner of 200 W and 450 N
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Adams County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Location:
Start End Time Item
Approval Of Minutes From 4-21-26
10:00 AM County Auditor
10:15 AM County Engineer
10:20 AM Highway Department
10:30 AM Building Maintenance
10:40 AM Lions & Tigers Cove / Washington Sec 8 / 3 Lots / Located on the
Northeast corner of 200 W and 450 N
Adams County Vision Plan Presentation-Steve Bailey
Proposal To Change A Zone Map From Agricultural To Light
Industrial/Heavy Commercial-Preble Township
Justice Center Update
County Attorney
Shannon Greene-HR Coordinator-Updates
Commissioners open office hours to follow regular meeting
April 28, 2026
Adams Co Service Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street Room 100, Decatur, IN
Auxiliary aids and assistive devices are available at the Adams County Auditor’s office upon request.
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🌐 County-level context (Adams County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities4 (2024)
Business establishments768 (11,967 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$928/mo (294 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy21.6% (low numeracy 34% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$91.1M
Annual budget
$23.0M
Debt outstanding
98
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$91.1M
Spending$98.5M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$23.0M
Debt-to-revenue0.25×
Debt-load index40 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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