The Wayne County Board will meet Thursday with several major financial matters on the agenda, including the county’s proposed 2027 budget, tax levy, and ambulance service agreements.
The regular monthly meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the basement boardroom of the Wayne County Courthouse in Fairfield.
Among the items scheduled for consideration are the county’s 2027 budget and tax levy, along with a resolution concerning the Supervisor of Assessments Office to be presented by board member Bill Bruce.
Board members will also discuss a proposed freeze involving 2025 and 2026 property tax bills in the Mt. Erie area.
The Highway Department will present a resolution appropriating funds for the county engineer’s salary for 2027.
Another financial matter involves a proposed resolution authorizing Wayne County to acquire all 2025 tax certificates through the county trustee program.
The board will also consider renewing its participation in the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor program for 2027.
Ambulance services will be another major topic, with commissioners scheduled to consider contract approvals involving Wayne County Ambulance and Wayne City Ambulance.
During the public comment portion of the meeting, Paula Rector is scheduled to address the board concerning Amish signs in the Johnsonville area.
Board members will also discuss scheduling a special meeting in December to seat a new board chairman and vice chairman ahead of the regular December 10 meeting.
In addition to those items, the board will hear regular reports from county officials, including the Highway Department, Sheriff’s Office, County Clerk, Treasurer, Supervisor of Assessments, Coroner, and other departments.
Committee reports will cover county finances, emergency management, animal control, roads and bridges, insurance, building maintenance, economic development, and other matters.
The board is also expected to consider payment of county bills and approval of minutes from its October meeting.The Wayne County Board will meet Thursday, November 12, with several major financial matters on the agenda, including the county’s proposed 2027 budget, tax levy, and ambulance service agreements.
The regular monthly meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the basement boardroom of the Wayne County Courthouse in Fairfield.
Among the items scheduled for consideration are the county’s 2027 budget and tax levy, along with a resolution concerning the Supervisor of Assessments Office to be presented by board member Bill Bruce.
Board members will also discuss a proposed freeze involving 2025 and 2026 property tax bills in the Mt. Erie area.
The Highway Department will present a resolution appropriating funds for the county engineer’s salary for 2027.
Another financial matter involves a proposed resolution authorizing Wayne County to acquire all 2025 tax certificates through the county trustee program.
The board will also consider renewing its participation in the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor program for 2027.
Ambulance services will be another major topic, with commissioners scheduled to consider contract approvals involving Wayne County Ambulance and Wayne City Ambulance.
During the public comment portion of the meeting, Paula Rector is scheduled to address the board concerning Amish signs in the Johnsonville area.
Board members will also discuss scheduling a special meeting in December to seat a new board chairman and vice chairman ahead of the regular December 10 meeting.
In addition to those items, the board will hear regular reports from county officials, including the Highway Department, Sheriff’s Office, County Clerk, Treasurer, Supervisor of Assessments, Coroner, and other departments.
Committee reports will cover county finances, emergency management, animal control, roads and bridges, insurance, building maintenance, economic development, and other matters.
The board is also expected to consider payment of county bills and approval of minutes from its October meeting.