{
 "city": "Brown County",
 "state": "Indiana",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/browncounty-in.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Area Plan Commission (APC)",
   "headline": "Brown County APC to discuss Comprehensive Plan amendment and fee updates",
   "summary": "The Area Plan Commission will meet to discuss updates to the fee schedule. The body will also discuss a Memorandum of Agreement with the Board of Commissioners to facilitate an amendment to the Brown County Comprehensive Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-425",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)",
   "headline": "Brown County BZA to review six variance and special exception requests",
   "summary": "The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several petitions for setback variances and property use exceptions. The board will decide on requests related to residential setbacks, accessory dwelling units, and tourist home operations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-426",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to discuss wilderness area expansion and boundary changes",
   "summary": "The Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss support for expanding the Charles Deam Wilderness and Ben Harrison National Rec Area. The body is also reviewing a resolution regarding Helmsburg RSD boundary changes and a procurement policy for YMCA/Access Brown County.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-424",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners - Executive Session",
   "headline": "Brown County Commissioners to hold executive session for legal counsel",
   "summary": "The Brown County Commissioners are meeting in an executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to have communications with an attorney that are subject to attorney-client privilege.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-423",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082026-423",
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners consider support for expanding Charles Deem Wilderness Area",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will discuss federal legislation to expand the Charles Deem Wilderness Area and the Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area. The body is also reviewing contracts for Civic-Plus and a comprehensive plan RFP.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-422",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)",
   "headline": "BZA to review setback variances and a special exception amendment",
   "summary": "The Brown County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests regarding property setbacks. The board will also review a request to amend a special exception for a private recreational development.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-420",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Area Plan Commission (APC)",
   "headline": "Brown County APC to discuss compliance with state laws",
   "summary": "The Brown County Area Plan Commission will meet to discuss steps for complying with House Enrolled Act 1001 and House Bill 1210. No other new or old business is listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-419",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to consider roof contract for VSO/Park Office and boundary changes",
   "summary": "The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review a roof contract for the VSO/Park Office and a resolution regarding Helmsburg RSD boundaries. The board is also considering appointments for Centerstone and the Music Center Management Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-421",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners - Executive Session",
   "headline": "Brown County Commissioners to hold executive session for legal counsel",
   "summary": "The Brown County Commissioners are convening an executive session. The meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2026, at 10 am in the Commissioners Conference Room.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-418",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112026-418",
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners review contracts for Humane Society and VSO/Park Office roof",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve contracts for the Humane Society and roof work at the VSO/Park Office. The body will also discuss updates to the Pumpkin Ridge Rd project and various pending policies and agreements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-417",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)",
   "headline": "BZA to review setback variances and a tourist home site plan amendment",
   "summary": "The Brown County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider variance requests and a site plan amendment. Two petitions are requested to be tabled until the June 23, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-414",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-414",
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Area Plan Commission (APC)",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss Brown County Comprehensive Plan and lake setbacks",
   "summary": "The Brown County Area Plan Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Commissioners to discuss the Brown County Comprehensive Plan. The body will also discuss decreasing setback requirements in Lake Residential (LR) districts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-413",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-413",
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Brown County to discuss Comprehensive Plan and Lake Residential setbacks",
   "summary": "The Brown County Area Plan Commission and Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting. They will discuss options for the preparation and adoption of the Brown County Comprehensive Plan and evaluate decreasing setback requirements in Lake Residential (LR) districts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-416",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Area Plan Commission (APC)",
   "headline": "Brown County APC and Board of Commissioners to discuss Comprehensive Plan",
   "summary": "The Brown County Area Plan Commission and Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting. The body will discuss the preparation, adoption, or other proposed options regarding the Brown County Comprehensive Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-412",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to review Humane Society and bridge inspection contracts",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will discuss contracts for the Humane Society and EGIS bridge inspections. The body is also reviewing a resolution to support boundary changes for the Helmsburg Regional Sewer District. Several funding estimates and policy updates are under legal review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-415",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners - Executive Session",
   "headline": "Brown County Commissioners to hold executive session",
   "summary": "The Brown County Commissioners will meet in an executive session to discuss strategy and legal matters. This is a closed session conducted pursuant to Indiana’s Open Meetings Law.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-411",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-411",
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners consider changing Music Center revenue distribution",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will discuss a resolution to distribute Music Center excess revenue to the county rather than the Community Foundation. The body is also reviewing boundary changes for the Helmsburg RSD and various contract updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-410",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners - Executive Session",
   "headline": "Brown County Commissioners to interview prospective employees",
   "summary": "The Brown County Commissioners will hold an executive session on April 30. The purpose of the meeting is to receive information about and interview prospective employees.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04302026-404",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04302026-404",
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-29",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)",
   "headline": "BZA to review tourist home requests in Jackson and Hamblen Townships",
   "summary": "The Brown County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two petitions regarding tourist homes. The board will also discuss a letter of objection related to a previous variance approval.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04292026-407",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04292026-407",
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Area Plan Commission (APC)",
   "headline": "Brown County officials to discuss Comprehensive Plan",
   "summary": "The Brown County Area Plan Commission and Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting. The body will discuss the preparation, adoption, or other options regarding the Brown County Comprehensive Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-408",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Area Plan Commission (APC)",
   "headline": "Brown County APC to discuss Comprehensive Plan with Board of Commissioners",
   "summary": "The Brown County Area Plan Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Commissioners. The body will discuss options for the preparation and adoption of the Brown County Comprehensive Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-406",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-406",
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Brown County officials to discuss Comprehensive Plan",
   "summary": "The Brown County Area Plan Commission and Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting. They will discuss options for the preparation and adoption of the Brown County Comprehensive Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-409",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.browncounty-in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}