The commissioners have approved the county’s 2026 millage rates – the first under the recently completed reassessment of Warren County properties.

The commissioners stated rates would decrease by 3.26 mills.

“The last thing we want to do is raise our property taxes more than we have to,” said Commissioner Secretary Daniel Glotz. “We thought it was now or never.”

To begin the departmental discussion of budgets, the police department requested a dietician be hired to support their personal and departmental needs. They proposed establishing the role as a one year position. They would then have the option to renew the contract in the future if services continue to be necessary. Before making a final decision, the commissioners requested additional information regarding the dieticians anticipated hourly rate.

The commissioners then moved on to renewing many different services, including Government Software Services, ICSolutions, 911 Battery Backup System and PIMCC Cost Management.

The Police Department also requested approval to transition to the CODY Pathfinder Records Management System. This system would improve report writing capabilities and allow files to be shared with other police departments.

The commissioners carried an agreement with Family Services for Community Outreach. The $70,000 cost will be split with Forest County, and Warren’s $35,000 contribution will come from the Opioid Fund.

The Police Department requested authorization to submit a grant for the purchase of a new sheriff’s vehicle. In addition, they also asked matching funds be committed in order to fully support the application. Both motions were carried unanimously.

The County Commissioners will hold their last meeting of the year on Wednesday, Dec. 17.