Gabe Brindle

The council discussed and approved several key items, including the approval of claims, appropriations and tax rates, and a collaboration for joint construction related to the Indiana Trails Program Grant, committing $175,000 for connectivity. Additionally, they discussed a request for proposal for solid waste and recycling pickup and an amended secondary plan approval for Shadow Creek section two.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several key items. Approval was given for meeting minutes from September 15th and October 2nd, followed by the approval of general water and sewer claims. A significant discussion was held regarding town permitting, including the possibility of the town managing its own building permits. The council also addressed pay applications for the Oliver Asphalt crossing grant and Landmark Construction Water Tower. Additionally, an ordinance was discussed and approved concerning no parking on Brownstone Run and River House Place. The council also discussed RFQs for both the town attorney and the town engineer positions.

The meeting included discussions and motions related to the approval of meeting minutes and claims for general water, sewer, and payroll. A discussion was held regarding Willow Creek Middle School connection tap fees, considering whether to change the ordinance for schools or apply the 2024 fee structure. The council also addressed town council ordinances related to flood planes and flood hazards, including transferring flood plane administrator duties and participating in the national flood insurance program. Additionally, change order number 10 for the Carol Road reconstruction was discussed, addressing overages and underages of the project.

The town council discussed and approved the acceptance of a right-of-way dedication for a warehouse development off Woods Road. They also approved the extension of water and sewer services at 15114 Dun Road, contingent on future annexation. Additionally, the council approved a pay application for wastewater treatment improvements and another for asphalt paving for stream improvements. They also discussed donating street lights to the community park and addressed a weed violation complaint, along with broader code enforcement issues.

The meeting included approvals of the meeting minutes for June 16th, 2025, and the August 14th and August 21st, 2025, executive session with council meeting minutes. There was a discussion regarding the annual presentation to the overlapping taxing units scheduled for October 20th, 2025, covering the RDC's formation, an overview of TIFF, the approved 2025 budget, potential 2026 budget items, and long-term plans for the allocation area. The commission also discussed the consensus on facade grants and the possibility of increasing them to support businesses.