Brooke Bowers

The agenda for the meeting includes the invocation and pledge, approval of claims, review of weekly reports, and consideration of new permits. Key discussion items involve proposals for transmission replacement, crack seal & rental machine, and consideration of a Notice to Bidders for 2026 Roadside Mowing. The commissioners will also review the first reading of an ordinance rezoning property from Commercial: Community (CC) to Residential: Established (RE), consider appointments to the Joint District Plan Commission, and review agreements for the Bartholomew County Prosecutor's Office and the Bartholomew County Youth & Family Community Connection Center. Additionally, the agenda covers annual maintenance renewals and expenditure ratification for the Information Technology Department, consideration of a software subscription renewal for the Sheriff's Office, and a proposal for five new Sheriff's vehicles.

This Economic Development Plan for the Bartholomew County Greater Northern Gateway Economic Development Area aims to enhance the economic health and vitality of Bartholomew County by fostering business and industry growth, expansion, and attraction, and increasing the county's tax base. Key objectives include active collaboration, enhancing community assets, and providing high-quality infrastructure for transportation, utilities, and public services. The plan addresses critical land use and transportation issues within the Northern Gateway, promoting economic growth through strategic development, infill, and brownfield redevelopment. The intended outcomes are significant job creation, an increased property tax base, economic diversification, and an improved quality of life for residents.