Motion: Commissioner Henry Second: Commissioner Brand Roll Call: YEA: Brand, Henry, Riggin
NAY: None Abstain: None

COMMISSIONERS’ DEED SALE ADDENDUM – ED CARROLL

The discussion focused on a $100 fee per parcel. Jason with SRI clarified the fee was removed from the updated contract; the county will only pay 15% of the proceeds from successful sales. President Riggin entertained a motion to bring the item off the table Motion: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry Roll Call: YEA: Brand, Henry, Riggin. President Riggin entertained a motion to approve Motion: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry Roll Call: YEA: Brand, Henry, Riggin

MICROSOFT RENEWAL – RYAN STULTS

Ryan Stults stated the renewal covers the data center for servers and 25 seats per subscription for a three-year period. The total cost was identified later in the meeting as $13,740.
The item was initially tabled to confirm the cost and later removed for approval. Motion: Commissioner Henry Second: Commissioner Brand Roll Call: YEA: Brand, Henry, Riggin
Motion: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry Roll Call: YEA: Brand, Henry, Riggin

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 15TH, 2025

These minutes remained on the table.

COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING JANUARY 5TH, 2026

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

PRESENTATIONS:

DESTINATION MUNCIE – JAROD WALLS

Jarod Walls reported record innkeepers' tax growth (20% over last year) and successful marketing efforts resulting in 10,000 social media followers in one year. The organization has $1.7 million in a reserve account and $50,000 in checking. They recently completed a 20-year strategic plan and revamped the Garfield Trail with digital passport software.

DCCC/USI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – MARK GARY/BRENT WEBSTER

Presenters proposed moving the county to a higher self-insured retention (SIR) of $250,000, which would reduce the annual premium from an estimated $1,551,000 to $1,000,000. This "Option 2" could save the county approximately $232,000 overall, though the county would be responsible for more out-of-pocket claim costs. They emphasized that the county has a good loss ratio but cautioned that higher retention requires a plan for legal representation on minor "pro-se" claims.
Commissioner Brand stated he has been reviewing these policies for six months and wants to focus on reducing long-term total cost of risk. He noted that many "pro-se" claims are nonsensical but currently generate costs because they are managed by the underwriter.

2025 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT UPDATE – BILL WALTERS

Bill Walters provided updates on several international companies, noting that Filtrec plans to expand from 22,000 to 50,000 square feet and increase staff to 30 employees. Viteknik has also grown to 15 employees and is starting a third shift. He highlighted challenges including federal tariffs on stainless steel affecting Inox and backlogs in the visa process for international workers. The Alliance for Economic Development currently holds a balance of $106,000.