Vigo County launches tire amnesty; treasurer outlines tax mailing and appeal dates

County officials used routine business time to announce public-service items and project updates.

Joni said the Vigo County Health Department has started a tire amnesty program to accept discarded tires for free disposal, noting tires are "a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes." She said there is a limit—"I think it's 10"—and that participants must be Vigo County residents.

The treasurer told commissioners that property tax bills are scheduled to mail April 8 and that property assessments for the next year will mail April 29; the appeals deadline is June 15. The treasurer and staff member Kevin offered to meet with residents about assessment questions.

During the meeting the chair also confirmed routine highway work is on schedule (road patching, the Riley Trail loop and bridge work) and noted the newly purchased ISU building (about 4,400 square feet) now houses several county programs, freeing room to relocate VA and TANF services.

Procedural items: the commissioners approved the claim docket dated March 27–April 3, 2026 in the amount of $1,091,324.59 after a motion to approve, and they approved minutes from March 31, 2026; both actions were recorded with "all in favor" and 'aye' responses; the transcript did not record exact vote counts or named movers and seconders.

Ending: These announcements and routine approvals closed the meeting's recorded business; staff follow-up is available for residents seeking assessment assistance or tire-amnesty details.