Ryan Ellis

The agenda for the upcoming meeting includes discussion items such as the maintenance of the property at 135/144, review of 2026 goals, review and update of the EDA Economic Development Plan, review of the Capital Project List, a report on the RDC Fund and Annual Reporting Calendar, and an update on the Bargersville Gateway Development Corporation (BGDC) operations and finances. Reports scheduled include approval of claims (check signature/expense approval) and financial reports.

The meeting addressed several key items, including the election of officers for the commission, where Mr. Dietel was nominated as President and Mr. Sickmeier as Vice President. Old Business involved a favorable recommendation for the Unified Development Code Amendment concerning Drainage Standards (Chapter 9) and approval of a waiver for architectural requirements for the Johnson Memorial Medical Office Building, specifically permitting a flat roof. New Business saw the approval of two minor lot waivers: one for the Allen Minor Lot 1, allowing the creation of a landlocked parcel accessible via a shared driveway, and another for the McIntyre Minor subdivision, permitting a second driveway. Discussion items included a review of the 2025 Yearly Report, covering topics such as residential architectural standards and pending state legislation (Indiana House Bill 1001) affecting local housing regulations.

The meeting addressed several key items, beginning with the postponement of the election of officers until the February meeting. Key discussion topics included a Board Member Orientation covering the RDC Manual and Commission Description, setting 2026 goals for town development, and reviewing the EDA Economic Development Plan, where feedback suggested updating site projects. The commission also reviewed the Capital Project List, specifically discussing the critical sanitary sewer issue impacting Union Elementary due to new development. Furthermore, the commission reviewed open tax abatements for Centurion Arms and Miss M's, requesting a financial analysis for the February meeting. Updates were provided on the Bargersville Gateway Development Corporation (BGDC) regarding the Economic Development Marketing Plan and ongoing developer interest. Finally, two claims were approved following a discussion regarding property tax payments for a leased parking lot.

This Amended and Restated Economic Development Plan for the Town of Bargersville Redevelopment Commission aims to encourage economic investment, enhance infrastructure, and promote secondary economic expansion within the Consolidated Economic Development Area. Key strategies include providing infrastructure support, potentially acquiring property, and utilizing tax increment financing. The plan focuses on creating significant employment opportunities, attracting new businesses, retaining existing businesses, facilitating local public improvements, removing obstacles to property valuation, and increasing property values within designated areas such as the Whiteland Road/SR 135 Added Area, SR 37 Added Area, and Industrial Park Added Area, to benefit the public health, safety, morals, and welfare.

The meeting agenda for the Town Council included matters under Old Business and New Business. Key items involved the 2026 Boards and Commissions, selection of 2025 Holiday Light Contest Winners, and legislative actions such as the introduction of an ordinance amending the establishment of the Arts and Culture Commission and a resolution appointing a new IMPA Commissioner. The Clerk-Treasurer's items included the approval of the December 30, 2025, Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes. The Chief of Police's report featured a statistical comparison of December 2024 to December 2025 data. The Town Manager's agenda covered several items, including septic waiver requests, CIBA requests for bike ride street markings, and consideration of expenditures/contract obligations to be paid from 2024-2025 GO Bonds, including change orders for alley paving projects. The Interim IT Director's item concerned cybersecurity readiness.