The Wayne County Board will meet tonight (Thursday) with several major financial matters on the agenda, including the county’s proposed 2027 budget, tax levy, ambulance service contracts, and a proposed cemetery board appointment.
The regular monthly meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the basement boardroom of the Wayne County Courthouse in Fairfield.
Among the major 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.
The board will also discuss a proposed freeze involving 2025 and 2026 property tax bills in the Mt. Erie area.
Ambulance services will be another major topic, with board members scheduled to consider contracts involving Wayne County Ambulance, Clay County Hospital, and Wayne City Ambulance.
During the chairman’s appointments portion of the meeting, the board will consider a request from the Big Mound, Barnhill, and Grover Cemetery Board to appoint Vince Wodicker to replace Rodger Parrott, who has resigned from the board.
The Highway Department will present a resolution appropriating funds for the county engineer’s salary for 2027.
Additional financial matters include a resolution authorizing Wayne County to acquire all 2025 tax certificates through the county trustee program, along with a resolution concerning the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor program for 2027.
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 setting a date for a special meeting in December to seat a new board chairman and vice chairman ahead of the regular December 10 meeting.
The board will hear regular reports from county officials, including the Highway Department, State’s Attorney, Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, County Clerk, Treasurer, Supervisor of Assessments, Coroner, and Health Department.
Committee reports will cover claims and finance, law enforcement, emergency management, animal control, roads and bridges, insurance, building maintenance, economic development, and other county matters.
The board is also expected to consider approval of minutes from its October meeting and payment of county bills.