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Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Steuben County Government Council Council Meeting
The council meeting addressed several budgetary and administrative items. Key discussions included the final reading of 2027 budget estimates for general and solid waste funds, the appropriation of funds for alcohol and drug education materials, and approval of WIC grants. The council also authorized expenditures for police body and car cameras, approved salary ordinance amendments for IT operations and the building commissioner position, and discussed various grants including those for Homeland Security and hazardous materials emergency preparedness. Additionally, the council amended the recruitment policy to require the disclosure of pay rates and benefits in all job postings.
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The Council discussed and approved several financial and administrative matters. Key topics included appropriations for juror pay, drug-free therapy funds, and law enforcement support, specifically for SWAT and K9 units. The Council adopted a salary ordinance to increase the hourly wage for the part-time deputy prosecutor position to address recruitment challenges. Additionally, a fund transfer for the Peer Counselor department was approved. The Council also reviewed and approved a proposal to merge the Steuben County WIC office with the LaGrange County WIC office to optimize personnel allocation and improve case management services.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Steuben County Government Council Budget Session
The council held a budget session to review department budgets, focusing on personnel adjustments, cash balances, and financial sustainability. Discussions included reducing full-time positions, moving staff to part-time, and evaluating the impacts of these changes on health insurance and long-term budget projections. The council also debated the funding of the community corrections work release program and the financial implications of increasing parcel counts on the Assessor's office workload.
Sep 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Steuben County Council Budget Session
The council engaged in a detailed budget session, discussing potential pay increases for elected officials, the restructuring of code enforcement and administrative roles, and health department funding. Key agenda items included reviewing insurance claim expenditures, IT department vulnerabilities, and adjustments to staffing allocations across various departments.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
