Hancock Co. Commissioners
Terry Bynum
10/20/26
Just a general business meeting, with no major issues coming up, and the only controversial issues coming up in public comments at the end.
Update on hiway projects–several grant requests for bridge repair and round abouts went into InDot.
The courthouse roof is leaking, and it will be expensive to fix.
Both the recorder's office and probation have submitted new telework policies for approval.
The board has approved a MOU with the Ind. Counties Assoc. to use a new program to recover unpaid user fees by state tax interception.
The Parks department is asking for funding for the first phase of an electrification and extension of the Shirley Christmas Trail.
The sheriff's support building is more than half done. It slated for occupancy on Dec. 15.
HR updated several policies and received approval.
The Emergency Management ordinance was updated and amended.
The head of the County Vet's assistance is retiring at the end of the year. His assistant will take over, and someone has been hired to fill the assistant position.
Public comments–resident of Woodhaven talked about abatements for the Data Center, again expressing concerns about the whole project.
George Langston talked about new software that is being added to Flock cameras. It's called Signal Trace, and will be able to link any electromagnetic source to a particular license plate. George says it's a HUGE violation of our 4th amendment rights. The commission referred him to the legislature.
