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Nov 12, 2026
Dec 10, 2026
The project consists of milling and resurfacing streets with partial HMA reconstruction, drainage improvements approx. 44 LF of 12" pipe; 53 LF of 36" pipe, driveway improvements, erosion control, and surface restoration
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Census ID
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103888
Employee FTE
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37
Population
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3,448
Procurement Difficulty Score
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48 / 100
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Ossian
The meeting commenced with a public hearing regarding the expansion of the Austian Industrial Park Economic Development Area (EDA), specifically concerning new territory additions that included the lot near Hope Missionary and an area on Davis Road near a nursing home. Following the hearing, the Commission voted to adopt Resolution 25-12-2, confirming the EDA expansion. The agenda then moved to the Town Council meeting, where minutes were approved, and departmental reports were given. The Fire Department requested approval for 2025 budget expenditures totaling $24,450.11, covering items like turnout gear, replacement hose sections, air pack identifiers, computer upgrades, and switching to Milwaukee battery-powered equipment like light towers and hacksaws, with some appropriations deferred to 2026. The Park Board reported movement on plans for a building at Meling Parkion and noted a donation of sleds and a storage box. New business included the approval of the APC Fawn Metals Plat 2, Section One, and subsequent motions to pass the dedication agreements and covenant and easement agreements for the Fawn Meadows subdivision, contingent upon the finalization of bond documents. Updates on the subdivision included road paving by the county and the submission of updated roadway mileage information to INDOT.
The meeting commenced with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. Key discussion points included committee reports on baseball and the summer concert series, where funding for the concerts remained a primary concern pending the receipt of outstanding checks. The trails committee reported on complications encountered with a grant application, emphasizing the need to seek alternative funding sources for trail updates and expansion, as federal and state monies have become scarce. Old business covered community engagement efforts, specifically the successful donation and placement of a sled crate, and the subsequent interest in replicating this model in other parks. Significant time was devoted to discussing the Melton Park building project, including quotes for an open-air structure (approximately $25,000) and an enclosed structure (approximately $28,120), excluding concrete, plumbing, and electrical work, which could significantly increase the total cost towards $100,000 or more if fully outfitted. Discussions also touched upon park rental agreements pending fund availability and reappointments for board positions, which would be handled by the town council during their concurrent meeting.
The Park Board meeting included discussions on baseball electrical work, the summer concert series (possibly one concert instead of three or four due to potential funding), and trail updates with a grant opportunity for a study. Old business included the community engagement survey, Melching Park pavilion (considering a year-round usable pool building-like structure), and updates on Archbold Wilson pavilion and trail maintenance. A citizen discussed the fireworks event, indicating they would not be involved next year, and the need for a committee or organizer, also mentioning a potential collaboration with Aian Health.
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