Perry County Council Special Meeting Feb. 9 to Fill Solid Waste Vacancy

Perry County Council will take up a request to fill a vacancy in the Solid Waste Department at a special meeting scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in the Perry County Courthouse meeting room. The item appears on an official special meeting notice posted Feb. 5 by the Perry County Auditor, Kristinia L. Hammack.

The posted agenda, provided as a PDF, lists three items: "PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE," "APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA," and "JOHN ROACH, SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR a) Request to fill vacancy." The notice identifies John Roach as the Solid Waste Department director but does not specify the job title or nature of the vacancy, nor whether the council will take immediate action or defer the matter for later consideration.

Residents who follow county operations should note the meeting is an official Perry County (Indiana) council session. The notice bears the county office header showing the Perry County Council address at 2219 Payne Street, Tell City, Indiana 47586 and the council phone number, 812.547.2758. The posting was prepared by Kristinia L. Hammack, Perry County Auditor, and carries the posted date of 02/05/2026.

The notice also includes the county's accessibility statement: "Perry County will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities." It advises anyone needing accommodations to contact the ADA Coordinator at 812-547-2758 as soon as possible but no later than two (2) business days before the scheduled meeting.

Local readers should be aware of potential confusion when searching public meeting listings. A separate Perry County Tribune public-meetings page dated Feb. 5 lists meeting calendars for Perry County in Ohio - locations such as New Lexington, Crooksville and Thornville - and does not reference the Perry County (Indiana) council special meeting. Do not conflate the two counties; this Feb. 9 notice is an official Perry County, Indiana, posting.

Key details remain to be confirmed: the exact courthouse meeting room (no room number is listed) and the specific position that Mr. Roach is requesting the council to fill. Perry County residents seeking clarity or wishing to attend may contact the Perry County Auditor’s office at 812.547.2758 for the full PDF agenda, room details, and any supporting documents or to request ADA accommodations.

What comes next for residents is straightforward: the council’s action could influence staffing and operations of local solid waste services, and interested citizens should monitor the meeting or contact county offices for outcomes and any subsequent public notices.