DARKE COUNTY – The Darke County Commissioners’ regular Oct. 13, 2026 meeting began at 9:15 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office. The Commissioners held a public hearing on zoning changes for data centers in Brown, Wayne, and Wabash townships. The commissioners had 20 days to approve the townships’ requested changes.
The regular meeting started at 9:30 a. m. with Commissioners Aultman, Combs, and Flatter present. The Commissioners then approved the October 8 minutes.
The Examination and Allowance of Bills was next for Oct. 8th and 13th. The General Fund amount was $14,407.55, Outside funds totaled $170,045.35, and the total approved was $184,452.00.
Two departments had transfers of appropriations. The Animal Shelter transferred $3,785.00 to pay for truck repairs, printer ink, and year-end utility bills. The Solid Waste Dept. transferred $1000.00 to cover part-time salary for the rest of the year.
The Commissioners authorized filing the 2027 Building and Demo & Site Revitalization Program. The first was for Commercial Properties and 137 North Center St. in Versailles; the second was for Residential Properties in the County. Seven properties are being considered. This year, all applications receive a 25% match. The Commercial property requires a local commitment of $80,000.00 to meet the match, and Residential properties require a local commitment of $50,000.00. Both were approved.
One expense request was submitted and approved. The Adult Probation Dept. will send John Tabler, Kira Burton, Kelsey Monnin, and Kelly Moody to the 2026 Ohio Justice Alliance for Community Corrections annual conference in Columbus, Oct. 15-17, 2026, for a total of $2,268.80. It was approved.
Session ended at 9:55 a.m.
