The Wayne County Board met for their monthly meeting last night at the Wayne County Courthouse. With only 1 dissenting vote, the board voted to reascend a
The Wayne County Board met last night for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The board unanimously approved a contract with Clay County Hospital to
The Wayne County Board met for their regular monthly meeting last night, working through a fairly light agenda. Wayne County Extension Representative, Tara Buerster, presented the board with an overview of Extension and 4H activities and requested the annual Extension Levy Agreement be approved by the board. The request is a budgeted item for the board and is presented during budget discussions. County Highway Engineer, Dennis Seidel made 3 requests for board approval: Engineering Service for a bridge onCH2. Engineering services for a bridge in Bedford Twp. Approval of PE/CE Services Agreement for rail crossing in Leech Twp. The board unanimously approved an ordinance, amending certain fees in the Wayne County Clerk & Recorders Office. The state mandated $10.00 fee increase is used to support the Rental Housing Support Program. Jail Committee member, Gene Kollak, stated that the Wayne County Sheriff's Department will be replacing 6 of their bulletproof vests, which deteriorate
The Wayne County Board met for their regular monthly meeting last night at the Wayne County Courthouse. Michelle Richards and Kris Parrent, representing the Wayne County Humane Society appeared before the board for enforcement clarification for their contract with the county. Currently, the society can only issue warnings in instances of animals running loose. For the most part, these warnings are ignored with the society unable to issue tickets as they do in Fairfield. The society is contracted by the county and city for animal control. The board, the Humane Society, and the States Attorney will review the issue. Richards also thanked the board for the funds to assist in a large remodeling project at the shelter. Stephanie Beehn, the owner of Stephy's Bar and Grill, appeared before the board asking for a revision in the Liquor Ordinance regarding hours of operation. The ordinance currently states that liquor license holders can't be open until 9 am, however, Beehn requested