Aaron Atherton

The report summarizes Redevelopment Commission (RDC) activities between September 2025 and February 2026. Key discussions included the proposed 2026 TIF Budgets, for which the RDC voted to recommend adoption to the Town Council. The RDC also adopted its Annual Spending Plan for Calendar Year 2026. During the November meeting, the RDC approved Resolution 2025-05RDC pledging tax increment to support revenue bonds for the Labcorp (Project Falcon) development, which involves constructing a 500K SF facility and the relocation/creation of over 2,000 jobs. The commission also reviewed and approved its 2026 meeting dates. The February meeting included the election of officers, naming Mr. Salzman as President, Mr. Boswell as Vice President, and Ms. Smith as Secretary.

The joint executive session convened to conduct discussions concerning strategy regarding the initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been specifically threatened in writing, in accordance with Indiana Code provisions. The session also addressed communications with legal counsel subject to attorney-client privilege.

The Executive Board convened for an executive session. The sole purpose of this session was for discussion of strategy related to the initiation of litigation, or litigation that is either pending or has been specifically threatened in writing, and to facilitate communications with legal counsel subject to attorney-client privilege. The Board certified that no other subject matter was discussed.

The Executive Board meeting agenda included several procedural items such as the Election of Chairman, Appointment of Secretary, and Appointment of Attorney for 2026. Key discussion topics involved a Conflict of Interest review for two individuals, consideration of Policy 105B regarding work performance evaluation, the Disposal of a Training Pumper, and updates on Ladder Truck 131 and the Station 131 Generator. The Board was also scheduled to review financial and staff reports spanning November 2025 through February 2026, and memoranda of executive sessions from December 2025 and the current date.

The regular meeting included the approval of the February 5, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes and the February 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes, as well as the approval of the Civil Town and Fire Territory Claims Docket for the period ending February 26, 2026. The Police Department report detailed agency leadership development and appointments, including a new Assistant Chief of Police and a Major over Support Services. The Fire Territory reported that the new ladder truck is now in service and announced an upcoming recruiting class graduation. Administrative items included reports on Fleet Maintenance, Grants, and Finance. The Park Authority Director updated the Council on capital projects, boardwalk repairs, and announced that the master plan would be presented in March. A new item considered involved the establishment and initial appointments to the Park Advisory Board, setting three-year terms staggered initially. An introductory, informational item was presented regarding a proposed residential development rezone for 5050 E CR 450 N concerning zoning for R1 and R2 districts, which involved discussion on potential traffic implications. The Clerk Treasurer presented a list of two-year-old outstanding voided checks and received acknowledgment for three Conflict of Interest forms.