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Decatur County's draft cost estimates reveal a potential $615,000 impact from proposed pay changes and stipends for employees—are you ready for the financial implications?

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Draft cost estimates show six-figure impact for Decatur County pay changes
Staff presented draft figures: roughly $564,000 to align base pay and an estimate of about $615,000 for a $3,000 one-time stipend across employees; council asked finance staff to verify and deliver exact numbers.
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September 8, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Decatur County is taking a bold step to align employee pay with a newly proposed WIS base rate while ensuring no one faces a pay cut—what does this mean for the county budget and its workers?

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Decatur County council backs plan to move employees to WIS base and apply one-year stipend
Councilors reviewed a WIS pay study and agreed to direct staff to calculate costs of moving employees to the WIS base for 2027 and applying a one-year stipend for those already above base; final numbers will return to the board before budget adoption.
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September 8, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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Decatur County is taking 9-1-1 to the next level with groundbreaking radius mapping that could enable real-time video and file sharing during emergencies!

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Staff says county’s radius mapping for next‑gen 9-1-1 is underway, with Apple/Google verification ahead
Staff reported Motorola began radius mapping for the county’s new 9-1-1 system without the county pushing it live; mapping includes PSTAP boundaries that will be submitted to Apple and Google and unlock additional device-based reporting features for callers.
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September 7, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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Decatur County's board is raising red flags over Motorola's GIS contract, questioning how a limited update schedule can meet the urgent demands of the new NG911 standards.

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Board questions Motorola GIS contract terms and update frequency for NG911 compliance
Staff raised concerns that a Motorola GIS management proposal would limit updates to four times per year while the new NG911 standards referenced in the meeting require addressing updates within seven business days; staff also noted a one‑time $12,000–$13,000 cleanup the vendor would perform if the county signs a contract.
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September 7, 2026 at 3:14 AM
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Decatur County is hitting pause on an $82,000 Motorola bill after concerns over billing inconsistencies and unresolved invoices arise.

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County director says staff will hold payment on disputed Motorola bill after $27,627 9-1-1 claim
Staff reported receipt of an $82,000 Motorola subscription bill and said a $27,627 claim for the 9-1-1 portion was submitted; board members instructed staff to hold payment until Motorola clarifies charges for modules the county says it cannot use and until outstanding invoices are reconciled.
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September 7, 2026 at 3:09 AM
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Decatur County Council has set the highway superintendent's salary at $70,917, but debates over engineering qualifications could lead to higher pay for the right candidate!

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Council authorizes median pay range for highway superintendent amid debate over engineering role
After a substantive discussion about engineering costs and whether to hire a professionally licensed engineer, the council authorized a median salary of $70,917 for the highway superintendent and agreed to revisit pay if a candidate with engineering credentials requires higher compensation.
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July 23, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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Decatur County Council has just approved a groundbreaking $2 million appropriation to kickstart an exciting community pool project—bringing a splash of fun to the county!

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Decatur County Council approves up to $2 million appropriation to move proposed pool project forward
The council approved an appropriation of up to $2,000,000 (to remain in interest-bearing accounts until drawn) to advance the proposed pool project; presenters said pledges and foundation-held funds will be used to reimburse draws, and staff will track pay apps and donor distributions through the auditor's office.
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July 23, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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Residents are rallying for a moratorium on data centers in Decatur County, fearing for their water, farmland, and wildlife.

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Residents press county for data-center moratorium; commissioners point to comp-plan and legal process
At a public comment-packed session, residents urged Decatur County to impose a moratorium or ban on data centers over water use, environmental and farmland concerns; commissioners said a moratorium would require drafted ordinance language and legal review and pointed to the comprehensive plan as the appropriate policy venue.
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July 23, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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Decatur County commissioners have decided against joining the proposed Flat Rock Watershed Development Commission after hearing strong concerns from residents about potential taxes and property impacts.

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Commissioners decline to pursue Flat Rock watershed development commission after public pushback
After a DNR presentation on creating a Flat Rock watershed development commission, Decatur County commissioners heard multiple residents express fears about taxes, easements and private-property impacts and voted not to pursue joining the commission at this time.
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July 23, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Decatur County Council steps up to correct a budget oversight, ensuring vital public safety funding and new radios are approved for the community's 911 services!

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Council fixes a budget oversight, approves county share of Greensburg 911 interlocal and several ARPA items
Council approved correcting a missed appropriation and authorized the county's $175,232 public-safety share of a Greensburg interlocal 911 agreement; it also approved ARPA-funded radio purchases and related transfers discussed earlier in the meeting.
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June 17, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Decatur County is considering a groundbreaking $2 million energy retrofit for its annex, with a revolutionary procurement approach that promises fewer change orders and significant savings!

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Vendor pitches $2 million annex energy retrofit; commissioners schedule long-range planning review
Rick Anderson of Varie told Decatur County commissioners on June 1 that prior design work exists for an annex retrofit (lighting, HVAC, windows) with previous estimates near $2 million; he urged an RFQ/RFP procurement path. Commissioners scheduled the long-range planning committee to review the materials on June 19.
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June 2, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Decatur County commissioners took significant steps forward by approving a three-year renewal of the jail's inmate-tracking system and multiple contracts for the upcoming fair.

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Decatur County commissioners approve routine minutes, payroll and multiple vendor contracts
On June 1, 2026 the Decatur County Board of Commissioners approved minutes, county claims and payroll, renewed a jail tracking contract and greenlit fair vendor and facility-use requests while hearing updates on roads and a possible annex energy retrofit.
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June 2, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Decatur County is stepping up its inmate-tracking game with a $17,700 upgrade that includes cutting-edge facial recognition technology!

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Decatur County renews Guardian inmate-tracking contract; upgrade adds facial-recognition capability
Chief Deputy Eric Blickett told commissioners a three-year renewal of the Guardian inmate-tracking system will cost $17,700 in year one, plus a $2,500 command-cloud upgrade and a $3,990 training fee; the county will pay from the jail commissary account. Commissioners approved the renewal by voice vote on June 1.
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June 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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A new proposal could shift the costs of maintaining the Flat Rock River onto local residents, sparking concerns about fairness and accountability among county commissioners.

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County surveyor raises Flat Rock River watershed commission plan; commissioners ask DNR to present details
Decatur County's surveyor described a multi-county plan to treat the Flat Rock River as a regulated drain, with maintenance costs apportioned to landowners by acreage; commissioners voiced concern about cost allocation and requested a DNR presentation and inter-county feedback.
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May 20, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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Decatur County REMC is transforming connectivity with its PowerStream Fiber project, set to bring high-speed internet to thousands of underserved homes!

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Decatur County REMC says PowerStream Fiber has connected homes, eyes BEAD phase to reach more rural addresses
Decatur County REMC presented progress on its PowerStream Fiber build: a Next Level award (~$4.67M) covered 565 addresses while mainline infrastructure passes about 1,400 homes; BEAD-supported Phase 2 (roughly $7.1M) aims to serve 889 more addresses and pass about 2,800 homes, pending final state contracts and environmental approvals.
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May 20, 2026 at 7:21 AM
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Decatur County is set for a major upgrade to a state-of-the-art Motorola digital 911 system, with a go-live date just around the corner on June 8!

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Decatur County dispatchers to move to Motorola digital system; go‑live slated for June 8
The county's dispatch director told the board the center will switch to a Motorola digital 911 system with installer work beginning May 18, configuration May 26, dispatcher training around June 1 and a planned go‑live June 8; staff said the change follows a decision that avoided a roughly $70,000 upgrade to the older Solocom product.
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May 15, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Decatur County is making a crucial switch to Rave for emergency alerts after residents faced alarming gaps in notifications with Code Red.

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Decatur County to switch emergency alert vendor, board approves contract with Rave after Code Red failures
County commissioners approved moving the public emergency alert system to Rave and agreed to pay to exit the Code Red contract after migration and notification failures left residents without timely alerts.
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March 20, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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Decatur County's latest commissioner meeting saw crucial decisions, from greenlighting a battery storage project to securing vital health grants and enhancing community resources.

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Votes at a glance: Decatur County commissioners meeting actions and outcomes
A compact roundup of motions the board approved at the meeting, including roadway agreement for battery storage, IDOH grant acceptance, ambulance title transfers, certificate-sale pause, Park Road fog-seal, pool BOT amendment and ARPA audit contract.
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March 20, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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After a critical failure left residents without tornado warnings, Decatur County's board is urgently debating how to fix its mass-notification system before disaster strikes again.

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Board raises alarm after missed tornado warning; debates short-term vendor fixes and contract limits
After some residents did not receive a tornado warning, the board discussed failures in its mass-notification system (data carryover, limited certified users), contract limits with the incumbent vendor and whether to pay roughly $4,186 for overlapping contractor support to maintain alerts until a long-term solution is in place.
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March 8, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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The Decatur County wellness board is taking a bold step by recommending an $80,000 grant to help ARC reduce its debt, but it all hinges on their participation in the RecoveryWorks program!

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Decatur County wellness board recommends $80,000 to ARC contingent on RecoveryWorks participation, denies Foundations for Recovery initial request
The Decatur County Wellness Board agreed to forward an $80,000 recommendation to the county commissioners to help ARC refinance loans, with release contingent on proof the ARC is actively participating in RecoveryWorks; the board also denied Foundations for Recovery’s initial grant application but invited a revised submission.
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March 8, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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Decatur County Community Corrections is taking a bold step by submitting a crucial grant application amid alarming state budget cuts that could slash $20 million from community funding!

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Decatur County community corrections approves grant application amid anticipated state cuts
Decatur County Community Corrections voted to submit a grant application to the state and to request larger 2027 funding after staff warned of an estimated $20 million statewide reduction in community corrections funding; members were told to list full department spending so cuts are visible to state reviewers.
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March 8, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Decatur County Commissioners' meeting agenda for February 16. The meeting will be held at 8 AM at the Decatur County Courthouse. #DecaturCounty #Greensburg #SoutheasternIndiana
Decatur County (Indiana) Commissioners meeting agenda for February 16, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Decatur Co. Courthouse at 8 AM. Agenda items are: Title VI Forms, Pledge of Allegiance, prayer, review of February 2 and February 13 minutes, review and approval of payroll/claims, EMA communication flooring, mass notifications contract for Decatur County, county rezoning ordinances, security/cameras for the county health department, senate bill 433, parking and striping for Co. Rd. 200 W., insurance, annex CAD drawings. There is one request for use of facilities for the United Fund Strawberry Festival in June.
February 15, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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Decatur County is taking a bold step by creating a dedicated account to manage over $500,000 in interest from ARPA funds—find out how this could impact future county projects!

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Decatur County creates separate ARPA interest account; ordinance approved
Commissioners voted to establish a separate account for interest earned on ARPA allocations and approved ordinance 2026-2. Discussion noted roughly $504,000 in interest earnings and about $90,000 already allocated; interest will be recommended by the ARPA committee and approved by the county council for spending.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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Decatur County is diving into a $4.5 million community pool project with a bold move to allocate up to $2 million from general funds to keep the momentum going!

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Decatur County Council approves up to $2 million in interim funding for pool project
The council approved a motion to make up to $2,000,000 available from county general funds to cover operating capital and near-term draws for a proposed $4.5 million pool project, to be reimbursed by RDC payments and outside funding as collected.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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Decatur County is taking urgent action to seize 60 neglected cattle after shocking reports reveal they’ve been severely underfed since 2024.

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Decatur County moves to seize roughly 60 cattle after Board of Animal Health reports neglect
County staff presented BOAH findings that about 60 head of cattle in New Point are severely underfed; commissioners voted to have the county attorney pursue seizure if the owner does not post a required bond within 10 days.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:53 PM