President Riggin entertained a motion. Motion: Commissioner Henry Second: Commissioner Brand
Roll Call: YEA: Riggin, Henry, Brand

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING:

CHAPTER 15: WEIGHTS & MEASURES

Eric Strauch, Weights and Measures, stated the update brings the county ordinance in line with state standards and increases enforcement "teeth," including doubling fines for repeat violations within a year.

President Riggin entertained a motion to introduce the amendments. Motion: Commissioner Henry Second: Commissioner Brand Roll Call: YEA: Henry, Brand, Riggin

RESOLUTIONS FOR APPROVAL:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01: RESOLUTION OF THE DELAWARE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES AND AREAS OF LIASON FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND OPERATIONS OF THE COUNTY

This resolution adds the mail room to President Riggin's liaison appointments.

President Riggin entertained a motion. Motion: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry Roll Call: YEA: Brand, Riggin, Henry

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02: RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL FOR THE 2025 CHANGES TO THE OFFICIAL ZONE MAPS FOR DELAWARE COUNTY, INDIANA Presented by: Kylene Swackhamer

This annual resolution approves the four rezoning changes made in 2025, all of which received unanimous prior approval. President Riggin entertained a motion for approval. Motion: Commissioner Henry Second: Commissioner Brand Roll Call: YEA: Henry, Brand, Riggin

OLD BUSINESS:

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-038: AMENDMENT

The commissioners amended the ordinance to allow the "Principal Expert Plan" annuity to continue running through the auditor's office payroll deduction, as removing it would burden current employees. President Riggin entertained a motion for approval. Motion: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry Roll Call: YEA: Henry, Brand, Riggin

PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: $5,722,930.82

There was a brief mention of a $13,000 engine purchase by the highway department that needed to be added to the asset inventory. Motion to approve Claims: Commissioner Henry Second: Commissioner Brand Roll Call: YEA: Henry, Riggin NAY: Brand

PAYMENT OF PAYROLL FOR 1/14/2026: $1,128,478.11

Motion to approve Payroll: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry Roll Call: YEA: Brand, Riggin, Henry

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, OTHER BUSINESS & DISCUSSION:

Dale Connor, 10101 West Division Road, spoke regarding a homeless camp and trash accumulation on his property along Buck Creek.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

Commissioner Brand announced that the KnowBe4 training for employees is due. INDOT will hold a public meeting on January 28th regarding proposed intersection improvements (J-turns) at State