Wells County

Council

County Council

The Council has the ultimate decision-making powers regarding fiscal affairs.  The Council has authority to view or review fiscal matters, determine proper policy, and set priority for the allocation and expenditure of county funds.

Typically these powers include:

  • Approving and fixing annual operating budges of all government offices and agencies {IC 36-2-5-7}
  • Establishing salaries, wages, per diems, and other compensation for all county officials and employees. {IC 36-2-5-3}
  • Fixing tax rates and establishing levies on all county property for the purpose of raising funds to meet budget requirements in conducting county business {IC 36-2-5-11}, as well as authorizing the borrowing of money in the form of bonds and notes. {IC 36-2-6-18}
  • Appropriating public funds, i.e., authorizing the expenditure of county money by particular officials or departments for specific purposes. {IC 36-2-5-11 and IC 36-2-5-12}
  • Authorizing certain purchase or sales of county owned land {IC 36-1-11-3}

Seth Whicker
 President – Republican
County Council At-Large

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1191 W Hancock St
Uniondale, IN  46791

260-403-6928
swhicker@sym.com

Todd Mahnensmith
Republican
County Council District 3

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P.O. Box 342
Ossian, IN  46777

260-433-3838
kmasphalt@frontier.com

Steve Huggins
Republican
County Council District 2

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1723 E 350 N
Bluffton, IN 46714

260-437-8872
stevehuggins1723@gmail.com

Brian Lambert
Republican
County Council District 1

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3831 N 100 W
Bluffton, IN  46714

260-223-3817
blamber24@gmail.com

 

 

 

Brandon Harnish
Republican
County Council District 4

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225 Harrison St.
Bluffton, IN  46714

260-273-1384
brandonkharnish@gmail.com

Vicki Andrews
Vice-President - Republican
County Council At-Large

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8708 S 600W-90
Warren, IN 46792

260-375-3131
vsandrews42@gmail.com

Scott Elzey
Republican
County Council At-Large

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1824 NW SR 116-90
Markle, IN  46770

Wells County Board of Council Meetings

1st Tuesday following the first Monday of each month (except as noted) at 7:00 pm in the Carnegie Annex Building 223 W Washington Street.

January
2
February
6
March
5
April
2
May
8 (Wed)
June
4
July
2
August
6
September
3
October
8
November
6 (Wed)
December
3
December
23 (1:30pm)
Current Agenda
County Council Meeting Minutes
American Rescue Plan Act

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ARPA Plan

Appointment Openings

Wells County Council is accepting applications for Board Appointments  for 2024 to the following boards:

Local Alcoholic Beverage Board
Area Plan Commission Board
Property Tax Board of Appeals
Regional Sewer District
Tourism Commission


All appointments will start on January 1, 2024.  Board appointment terms vary from annual appointments to 5-year appointments with each board. 
Some qualifications may apply for certain boards.

Send completed applications to Wells County Auditor, 102 W Market St., Suite 205, Bluffton, IN 46714 or email to auditor@wellscounty.org.  Applications will be accepted through November 29, 2023.

Board Appointment Application

County Council Appointments

Alcoholic Beverage Board (1-year term):
Tony Garton

Area Plan Commission (1-year term):
Jerome Markley, Alternate Vicki Andrews

Bluffton NOW (1-year term):
Scott Elzey

Chamber of Commerce (1-year term):
Vicki Andrews

Economic Development (1-year term):
Steve Huggins

E911 Advisory Board (1-year term):
Seth Whicker

EMA Advisory Board (1-year term):
Todd Mahnensmith

EMS Board (1-year term):
Todd Mahnensmith

Huntington City-Twp Public Library (4-year term):
Jamie Hoffman (term ends 12/31/2026)
Daryl Shrock (term ends 12/31/2024)

Property Tax Board of Appeals (1-year term):
Judy Affolder

Regional Sewer District (4-year term):
Michael Shady (term ending 12/31/2027)
Leon Berning (term ending 12/31/2027)

Solid Waste District Board (1-year term):
Vicki Andrews

Tourism Commission:
Scott Elzey (term ending on 12/31/2025)
Zane Herr (term ending on 12/31/2025)

Wells County Public Library (4-year term):
Dustin Brown (term ending 08/15/2025)
Kim Gentis (term ending 08/15/2024)

Wells County Trails (1-year term):
Brian Lambert

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