Brownsburg public meetings in 2023
91 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council will consider awarding a bid for the 2023 Community Crossing Project, which involves HMA milling and resurfacing of various roads. They will also consider Resolution #2023-30 authorizing actions related to the purchase of real estate at 411 Johnson Lane. The agenda includes routine consent items, reports from departments and commissions, and a discussion on opioid litigation settlement funding.
- Bid award for 2023 Brownsburg Community Crossing Project for HMA milling and resurfacing of various roads
- Resolution #2023-30 authorizing certain actions relating to the purchase of real estate at 411 Johnson Lane
- Opioid litigation settlement funding discussion
- Consent items: meeting minutes and claim dockets for Civil Town and Fire Territory
- Reports from Police, Fire, Plan Commission, BZA, and UDO Committee
Advisory Plan Commission
The Advisory Plan Commission will review a development plan for a Meijer grocery superstore and gas station. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for approximately 53 acres at The Reserve At Ronald Reagan. Additionally, preliminary discussions on Unified Development Ordinance revisions are scheduled.
- Meijer development plan review for a ~160,000 sq ft grocery superstore and gas station near 56 Street and CR 900 N
- The Reserve At Ronald Reagan rezoning request to change 53 acres from General Agriculture to High Intensity General Commercial (C2) and High Density Multiple-Family Residential (M3)
- UDO revisions for Chapter 2 Residential Districts and Chapter 3 Use Table
Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board
The Executive Board is meeting to review November 2023 expenses and set the 2024 meeting schedule. The board will discuss renovations for Station #131, a pumper purchase, and strategic coverage for Station #134/HQ.
- Approval of November 2023 expense report totaling $514,247.96
- Discussion of Station #131 renovations
- Review of pumper purchase and strategic coverage for Station #134/HQ
- Revision of General Order #2023-12-1100 regarding uniforms
- Request for bid, disposal, or transfer of assets
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Brownsburg Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on six variance requests from Meijer for a development at the northeast corner of 56th Street and CR 900, covering parking lot landscaping, parking standards, sign standards, and trash receptacle screening. The board will also consider findings of fact for previously heard variances, including three for Main Street Storage and three for Meijer, and continue a hearing for a sign variance at 7430 E 700 N for 7 Brew. Additionally, the board will discuss follow-up items from the November meeting on UDO topics such as gas station canopy heights and sign standards.
- Meijer variance to reduce parking island requirements (13 spaces instead of 11, width 8.5 ft instead of 9 ft)
- Meijer variance to increase light pole height to 33 ft and remove parking corral material requirements
- Meijer variance to allow larger wayfinding signs and signs on glass facades
- Meijer variance to increase cumulative sign area and allow signs projecting 5'8" from building
- 7 Brew sign variance continued from November for larger signs at 7430 E 700 N
Board of Police Commissioners
The Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several police department items, including the use of drones, recruitment for the investigations unit, and a use-of-force policy discussion. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, expense reports, and monthly reports.
- Discussion of drone(s) acquisition or use
- Investigations Unit personnel recruitment timeline
- DEA mutual aid agreement
- Probationary status release for an officer
- Use of force policy discussion (ILETB)
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council will consider several items, including authorizing INDOT agreements, a land acquisition for a potential fire station, and a budget appropriation transfer. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and claim dockets.
- Resolution #2023-28: Authorization for execution of INDOT agreements
- Motion for consideration of land acquisition for potential fire station
- Resolution #2023-29: Authorization to transfer an appropriation within the 2023 budget
- Approval of November 14 and November 16 meeting minutes
- Approval of Civil Town and Fire Territory claim dockets (Nov 17 - Dec 7)
Advisory Plan Commission
The Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission will hold public hearings on a Meijer commercial subdivision primary plat and a Beacon Pointe commitment amendment to remove a fencing requirement. They will also discuss draft UDO Chapter 4 edits and an amenity table revision, and note a withdrawn rezone case.
- PCPP-23-10: Meijer Subdivision Primary Plat, 35.69 acres into 7 lots, NE corner of 56th St & CR 900, with waivers for landscape width and tree requirements
- PCCA-23-1: Beacon Pointe Commitment Amendment to remove fencing commitment for Lots 122-137
- Withdrawn case PCMA-23-7: SE corner of Northfield/625 rezone to MS
- UDO Chapter 4 design and maintenance markup and amenity table revision for feedback
- 2024 APC meeting dates draft
Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board
The Executive Board will meet to consider the purchase of a pumper truck and review monthly staff reports. The board is also tasked with voting on expense reports for September and October 2023.
- Pumper purchase discussion
- September 2023 expense report: $130,145.29
- October 2023 expense report: $95,030.03
- Approval of October 2, 2023 meeting minutes
Brownsburg Fire Territory Merit Commission Board
The Safety Board will meet to discuss old business regarding considerations for hire. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and personnel review.
- Consideration for hire
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council will hold public hearings and consider final adoption of ordinances setting 2024 salaries and water rates, and will conduct a public hearing on financing a multi-purpose recreation facility/aquatic center. The council will also award bids for several road and utility projects, and receive reports from advisory boards and town staff.
- Ordinance #2023-19: Approve 2024 salaries and salary ranges (2nd/3rd reading, final adoption)
- Public hearing on preliminary determination to finance a multi-purpose recreation facility/aquatic center
- Ordinance #2023-21: Amend water rates (2nd/3rd reading, final adoption)
- Bid awards for County Road 400 N & Ronald Reagan Parkway, Green & Franklin pedestrian crossing, and College Avenue & Main Street water main/sewer separation
- Proclamations for Small Business Saturday and Veterans Day
Board of Police Commissioners
The Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners will consider routine items including approval of minutes, expense reports, and recognition of officers. They will also review several department policies (e.g., vehicle pursuit, narcan, mentally ill persons) and set 2024 meeting dates. The agenda is largely procedural with no major financial decisions or public hearings.
- Approval of October 2023 and special meeting minutes
- Review of 2024 Police Commission meeting dates
- Consideration of probationary status release
- Review of lateral recruitment plan
- Policy reviews: vehicle pursuit, narcan, mentally ill persons, field reporting, vehicle use
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Brownsburg Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on several development standards variances, including multiple requests related to a proposed Meijer store at the northeast corner of 56th Street and County Road 900, a 7 Brew coffee shop sign variance, and three variances for Main Street Storage. The board will also consider continuances for five Meijer-related variance requests to the December 11 meeting, approve findings of fact for a use variance at 444 Johnson Lane, and discuss the UDO update open house and online materials.
- BZDV-23-18: 7 Brew signs variance at 7430 E 700 N to allow larger signs (31.6 sq ft north/south, 36.8 sq ft east)
- BZDV-23-19/20/21: Main Street Storage variances for multiple primary structures, building height, and architecture at 32-07-11-415-014.000-016
- BZDV-23-22/23/24: Meijer variances for architecture, canopy/portico, and fence height at NE corner 56th St and CR 900
- BZDV-23-26 through 23-30: Meijer continuances requested to December 11 for parking, sign, and trash standards
- BZUV-23-3: Approval of findings of fact for use variance at 444 Johnson Lane
Redevelopment Commission
The Brownsburg Redevelopment Commission is meeting to approve the September 5, 2023 minutes and set its 2024 meeting dates. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major project decisions or financial items listed.
- Approval of September 5, 2023 meeting minutes
- Adoption of proposed 2024 Redevelopment Commission meeting dates
Advisory Plan Commission
The Advisory Plan Commission is holding a public input meeting to present and discuss the draft Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) update. The meeting includes a presentation, a question-and-answer session, and breakout stations for discussing specific sections and mapping changes. No formal decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for gathering public input.
- Presentation and overview of the Unified Development Ordinance update
- Question and answer session with sign-in sheet and question forms
- Breakout stations to discuss specific ordinance sections and mapping changes
Economic Development Commission
The Brownsburg Economic Development Commission is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from August 3, 2023, and to consider proposed meeting dates for 2024. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy or financial decisions listed.
- Approval of August 3, 2023 meeting minutes
- Consideration of 2024 proposed EDC meeting dates
Board of Police Commissioners
The Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to consider conditional offers of employment for sworn officer candidates. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of call to order, invocation, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.
- Conditional offers of employment for sworn officer(s)
Brownsburg Fire Territory Merit Commission Board
The Safety Board will meet to consider new hires and review promotional lists for Lieutenants and Captains. The board is also scheduled to address the approval of a lateral hiring list.
- Approval of Lateral Hiring List
- Review of Lieutenant and Captain 2022 Promotional List
- Consideration for Hire
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a waterworks revenue bond ordinance, the 2024 salary ordinance, a police report fee amendment, and water rate changes. They will also discuss a rezone for 625 E and Northfield Boulevard and a resolution to form a building corporation.
- Ordinance #2023-18: waterworks system improvements and revenue bond issuance (2nd and 3rd reading)
- Ordinance #2023-19: 2024 salaries and salary ranges (1st reading)
- Resolution #2023-26: appraisal for purchase of 411 Johnson Lane
- Ordinance #2023-20: police incident report account fee amendment (unanimous consent required)
- Ordinance #2023-21: water rate changes (1st reading)
Advisory Plan Commission
The Advisory Plan Commission will consider development plans for BCSC tennis courts and a 10,000 square foot industrial office building. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) updates and a request to withdraw a Westbranch text amendment petition.
- Approval request for BCSC tennis courts at Odell St and Airport Road
- Approval request for 10,000 sq ft industrial office/flex space at 1680 S Green St
- Withdrawal request for Westbranch Planned Development District text amendment
- Discussion of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) draft chapters 1, 7, and 8
- Proposal to rename Connector Road to Lacy Knot Drive
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council will hold final adoption of the 2024 town and fire territory budgets, and will hear first reading of an ordinance authorizing waterworks improvements funded by revenue bonds. The agenda also includes consent items, reports from the Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, and park authority updates.
- Ordinance #2023-13: 2024 Town of Brownsburg and Fire Territory Budgets – 3rd reading and final adoption
- Ordinance #2023-18: Waterworks system improvements, revenue bond issuance, and related notes – 1st reading
- Consent items: September 28, 2023 meeting minutes; claim dockets for Sept 29–Oct 12, 2023
- Advisory Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals reports
- Eagle Scout presentation and Park Authority summary report
Board of Police Commissioners
The Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss routine police department business, including expense reports, old and new business items, and policy reviews. The agenda includes consideration of several new policies (consular notification, promotions, bloodborne pathogens, accident investigations), grant applications, and recognition of officers. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major public decisions expected.
- Consideration of 2024 Gun Permit LECEF Grant
- Review of new policies: Consular Notification, Promotions, Blood Borne Pathogens, Accident Investigations
- Recognition of officer for civilian paramedic recognition
- Captain Barrett appointment by Governor
- Approval of September 2023 minutes and expense report
Brownsburg Fire Territory Merit Commission Board
The Brownsburg Fire Territory Safety Board will meet to consider new hires and discuss the lateral transfer firefighter hiring process. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and board comments, with no old business items.
- Consideration for hire
- New lateral transfer firefighter hiring process
- Approval of minutes from August 10, 2023 meeting
Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board
The Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board will meet to approve minutes from July 25 and September 26, 2023, and expense reports for July and August 2023. The board will also consider fire chief items including monthly staff reports, asset disposal, policy updates, and a request for appropriation for personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Approval of July 2023 expenses totaling $284,584.10
- Approval of August 2023 expenses totaling $173,962.79
- Request for bid/disposal/transfer of assets
- Policy #010: General Orders and Policy #2023-08-307: Holidays
- Request for appropriation for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council will hold its regular meeting on September 28, 2023, to consider several significant items. These include the second reading and public hearing for the 2024 town and fire territory budgets, final adoption of four annexation ordinances, and resolutions to petition the state for excess levy appeals. The council will also receive reports from the police, fire, water, wastewater, and park departments, and discuss a proposed text amendment for the Westbranch Planned Development.
- Ordinance #2023-13: 2024 Town and Fire Territory Budgets (2nd reading, public hearing)
- Ordinance #2023-14: Annexation of property at 7055 E. County Road 300 N (Burns Parcel)
- Ordinance #2023-15: Annexation of property at 2885 N. State Road 267 (Gray Parcel)
- Ordinance #2023-16: Annexation of property at 7175 E. County Road 300 N (Weaver Parcel)
- Resolution #2023-24 and #2023-25: Excess levy appeals for General Fund and Fire Protection Territory Fund
Advisory Plan Commission
The Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission is holding a special meeting on September 25, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. or directly following its regular meeting. The agenda includes a work session on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and other matters that may come before the commission. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- UDO Work Session
- Special meeting at Town Hall, 61 North Green Street
Advisory Plan Commission
The Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission will consider two development plan requests: a Wawa convenience center with fueling stations at 60 E Garner Road, and a Christian Brothers Automotive repair shop at the southeast corner of SR 267 and S Northfield Drive. The commission will also approve findings for a Kid City Daycare and review administrative filings for secondary plats.
- Wawa convenience center, 5,919 sq ft, with fueling stations, redevelopment of 60 E Garner Road
- Christian Brothers Automotive, 5,361 sq ft, at southeast corner of SR 267 and S Northfield Drive
- Approval of findings for Kid City Daycare (PSDP-23-9)
- Administrative filings: Kid City Daycare secondary plat (CPSP-23-12) and Trailside Townhomes Section 2 secondary plat (CPSP-23-13)
- Future cases: Meijer subdivision primary plat and development plan, BCSC tennis courts, Reinbold Development, Westbranch PDD text amendment
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council is meeting to consider first readings of the 2024 town and fire territory budgets, several voluntary annexations tied to the Carr Property Development project, and resolutions adopting fiscal plans for those annexations. The council will also consider resolutions to incorporate a building corporation for a park project and declare surplus property. Public hearings are advertised for the annexation ordinances.
- Ordinance #2023-13: 2024 Town of Brownsburg and Fire Territory Budgets (1st reading)
- Ordinance #2023-14: Annexation of property at 7055 E. County Road 300 N. (Burns Parcel)
- Ordinance #2023-15: Annexation of property at 2885 N. State Road 267 (Gray Parcel)
- Ordinance #2023-16: Annexation of property at 7175 E. County Road 300 N. (Weaver Parcel)
- Ordinance #2023-17: Annexation of CSX Transportation railroad property between E. County Road 700 N. and 750 N.
Board of Police Commissioners
The Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss routine police department business, including the 2024 budget process, expense reports, and updates on several investigations. The board will also consider conditional offers for reserve officers and review job descriptions and organizational charts. The agenda includes standard reports and correspondence, with no major policy decisions listed.
- 2024 Budget Process Update
- Reserve Officer Conditional Offers
- Job Description for Community Relations & Juvenile Officer
- Fatality Crash Investigation update
- Card Skimmer Investigation update
The Board of Police Commissioners approved updates to the organizational chart, staff function charts, and the Community Relations & Juvenile Officer job description. The board also tabled a proposal to change how expense reports are approved on the agenda.
- Approved Job Description- Community Relations & Juvenile Officer 02.14.01 (3-0)
- Approved Organizational Chart 02.29.01 (3-0)
- Approved Support Service Staff Functions Chart 02.02.01(a) (3-0)
- Approved Operations Staff Function Chart 02.02.01(b) (3-0)
- Tabled moving the approval of the Expense Report back to an agenda item
- Approved agenda as posted (3-0)
- Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Brownsburg Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a new request for a development standards variance from Reinbold Development to reduce the required front setback to 20 feet in the Low Intensity Industrial District. The board will also approve findings of fact for five previously decided cases, including special exceptions and variances at several locations. The meeting includes public hearings and citizens comments.
- BZDV-23-17: Reinbold Development setback variance to reduce front setback to 20 feet (Parcel 32-07-22-230-006.000-016)
- Approval of findings for BZSE-23-1: Special Exception at NE corner of 56 Street and N 900 E
- Approval of findings for BZDV-23-13, -14, -15: Development Standards Variances at 60 E Garner Road
- Approval of findings for BZDV-23-16: Development Standards Variance at 710 E Main Street
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to reduce the required front setback to 20 feet for a new industrial building. The board also approved the minutes from the August 14 meeting and several Findings of Fact.
- Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
- Approved Findings of Fact for BZSE-23-1, BZDV-23-13, BZDV-23-14, BZDV-23-15, and BZDV-23-16 (3-0-0)
- Approved BZDV-23-17 variance to reduce front setback to 20 feet for Reinbold Development (3-0-0)
Redevelopment Commission
The Brownsburg Redevelopment Commission is meeting to discuss the proposed 2024 TIF budgets and will make a recommendation to the Town Council. The agenda also includes approval of the August 1, 2023 meeting minutes and a period for citizen comments. No other substantive items are listed.
- Discussion of proposed 2024 TIF budgets and recommendation to Town Council
- Approval of August 1, 2023 RDC meeting minutes
- Citizen comments relating to the September 5, 2023 agenda
The Redevelopment Commission reviewed the proposed 2024 TIF Budgets after a staff overview and Q&A session. The commission voted to recommend the adoption of these budgets to the Town Council.
- Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Recommended adoption of proposed 2024 TIF Budgets to Town Council (4-0)
Advisory Plan Commission
The Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission will consider a development plan for a new 8,900-square-foot daycare at 1570 E US Hwy 136, and a request to remove a fencing commitment for Beacon Pointe Subdivision lots 122-137. The commission will also approve findings of fact for several previously heard cases, including a storage fence amendment, a development plan, a conditional rezone, and a primary plat. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and findings, plus a continuance hearing.
- Kid City Day Care development plan: 8,900 sq ft daycare on 3.63 acres at 1570 E US Hwy 136
- Beacon Pointe Commitment Amendment: remove fencing commitment for Lots 122-137
- Findings of fact for Park 136 Acorn Storage fence amendment (PSDP-22-3)
- Findings of fact for Commerce Park at Brownsburg Raceway (PSDP-23-11)
- Findings of fact for Carr Property conditional rezone (PCCZ-23-3)
The Advisory Plan Commission approved a development plan for a new daycare facility. A request to remove a fencing commitment for the Beacon Pointe subdivision was continued to a future meeting to allow homeowner associations to discuss details.
- Approved PSDP-23-9 Kid City Daycare development plan for an 8,900 square foot facility (6-0-0)
- Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
- Approved Findings of Fact and Reports of Determination for PSDP-22-3, PSDP-22-15, PSDP-23-11, PCCZ-23-3, and PCPP-23-9 (6-0-0)
- Continued PCCA-23-1 Beacon Pointe Fence Commitment amendment to November 27, 2023 (6-0-0)
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council will consider final adoption of Ordinance #2023-12, which prohibits using public records for commercial purposes. The meeting also includes routine consent items, reports from police, fire, and economic development, and a mid-year economic development report.
- Ordinance #2023-12: Prohibit the Use of Public Records for Commercial Purposes – 2nd and 3rd reading, final adoption
- Consent items: August 10, 2023 meeting minutes; Civil Town and Fire Territory claim dockets (Aug 11–24, 2023)
- Police Department report by Chief Joe Grimes
- Fire Territory report by Chief Larry Alcorn
- 2023 Economic Development Mid-Year Report
The Town Council adopted an ordinance restricting the commercial use of public records and approved over $2.2 million in claim dockets. The council also established a new policy regarding event fee waivers and consented to temporary parking restrictions near the high school.
- Approved Ordinance #2023-12 to prohibit use of public records for commercial purposes (5-0)
- Approved Civil Town and Fire Territory Claim Dockets for $2,226,968.01 (5-0)
- Approved policy to not waive event fees unless it is a joint project with the Town (5-0)
- Consented to place temporary 'No Parking' signs on residential streets surrounding the High School
- Approved August 10, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Brownsburg Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on a special exception for a Meijer grocery store and several variance requests for a Wawa gas station, along with other property variances. The board will also approve minutes and findings of fact from previous meetings.
- Special exception for Retail Type 5 at NE corner of 56th Street and N 900 E for a Meijer grocery and general merchandise store
- Variance to increase lot coverage to 78.2% and reduce parking lot setbacks at 60 E Garner Rd (Wawa)
- Variance to reduce parking lot landscaping buffer width to 4.1 feet at 60 E Garner Rd (Wawa)
- Variance to allow fueling canopy height of 25.17 feet at 60 E Garner Rd (Wawa)
- Variance to allow accessory structure height of 26'8.5" at 710 E Main
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception for a 160,000 square foot grocery and general merchandise store. The board also granted several development variances for properties on E Garner Road and E Main St.
- Approved BZSE-23-1 for Retail Type 5 grocery/general merchandise store at NE Corner of 56th Street and N 900 E (5-0)
- Approved BZDV-23-13 for lot coverage and setback variances at 60 E Garner Road (5-0)
- Approved BZDV-23-14 for parking lot buffer width variance at 60 E Garner Road (5-0)
- Approved BZDV-23-15 for fueling canopy height variance at 60 E Garner Road (3-2)
- Approved BZDV-23-16 for accessory structure height variance at 710 E Main St (4-1)
- Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Findings of Fact for BZDV-23-11 and BZDV-23-12 (5-0)
Brownsburg Fire Territory Merit Commission Board
The Brownsburg Fire Territory Safety Board will meet to approve a firefighter hiring list and consider promotions. The agenda includes old business (none) and new business items, with no other substantive topics listed. The meeting is a regular session of the board.
- Approval of Firefighter Hiring List
- Promotions
The Board approved a new hiring list featuring six qualified candidates. It also approved the promotion of three individuals to Lieutenant and two individuals to Captain, effective August 28, 2023.
- Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Approved new firefighter hiring list with six candidates (2-0)
- Approved promotion of Justin Knox to Lieutenant (2-0)
- Approved promotion of Tyler Ross to Lieutenant (2-0)
- Approved promotion of George Ignas to Lieutenant (2-0)
- Approved promotion of Alex Brand to Captain (2-0)
- Approved promotion of Marc Davis to Captain (2-0)
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council will consider awarding a bid for the Northeast Interceptor Phase I water project, introduce an ordinance to prohibit commercial use of public records, and discuss a conditional rezone request at the southeast corner of E. CR 300 North and S. Green Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as meeting minutes, claim dockets, and reports from commissions.
- Bid award for Northeast Interceptor Phase I (Water Utilities)
- Ordinance #2023-12: Prohibit use of public records for commercial purposes (1st reading)
- Conditional rezone request at SE corner of E. CR 300 North and S. Green Street
- Consent items: July 27, 2023 minutes and claim docket
- Appointment of Advisory Plan Commission member
The Town Council approved a water utility bid and a new ordinance prohibiting the use of public records for commercial solicitation. The council also authorized a signatory for INDOT easement sales and appointed a new member to the Advisory Plan Commission.
- Approved $2,314,810.00 bid from Eagle Valley for Northeast Interceptor Phase I (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #2023-12 prohibiting use of public records for commercial purposes on 1st reading (5-0)
- Approved request to consider conditional rezone to High Intensity General Commercial (C2) at E. CR 300 North and S. Green Street (5-0)
- Approved $5,171,714.79 for Civil Town and Fire Territory Claim and Payroll Dockets (5-0)
- Authorized Assistant Town Manager Shawn Pabst as signatory for three INDOT temporary easement sales (5-0)
- Appointed Kent Fillinger to fill a vacancy on the Advisory Plan Commission
- Approved July 27, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
Board of Police Commissioners
The Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on several police department matters, including staffing updates, policy revisions, and officer recognitions. The agenda includes old and new business items such as an attempted armed robbery report, National Night Out, and probationary status releases. The board will also review monthly reports and consider policy updates.
- Attempted armed robbery report
- Administrative and community relations staffing updates
- 2023 National Night Out event
- Probationary status releases for Smith Lynch and Shedrow
- Investigations policy revision 06.07.01
The Board of Police Commissioners approved the transition of two officers to first class status and one corporal from probationary status. The board also approved a revised investigation policy. Other business included updates on department staffing, fleet vehicle orders, and grant-funded equipment.
- Approved removal of Officer Jacob Smith and Officer James Lynch from Probationary Status to First Class Police Officers (3-0)
- Approved removal of Corporal David Shedrow from Probationary Status (3-0)
- Approved revised Investigation Policy 06.07.01 with date changed to August 8, 2023 (3-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
Redevelopment Authority
The Brownsburg Redevelopment Authority is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution #2023-01RDA, which authorizes the issuance of lease rental revenue refunding bonds, Series 2023, and approves a lease with the Brownsburg Redevelopment Commission. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from a February 7, 2023 joint meeting and public comments. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Resolution #2023-01RDA authorizing issuance of Lease Rental Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2023
- Approval of a lease with the Brownsburg Redevelopment Commission
- Approval of minutes from February 7, 2023 Special Joint Redevelopment Commission and Redevelopment Authority meeting
The Brownsburg Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution to issue Lease Rental Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2023. This action includes approving a lease with the Brownsburg Redevelopment Commission.
- Approved February 7, 2023 Special Joint Redevelopment Commission and Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-01RDA authorizing the issuance of Lease Rental Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2023 (3-0)
Economic Development Commission
The Brownsburg Economic Development Commission is meeting to approve the April 6, 2023 meeting minutes and discuss the date of the next commission meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive economic development items listed for decision or discussion.
- Approval of April 6, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of next Economic Development Commission meeting date
The Economic Development Commission approved the April 6, 2023 meeting minutes. Members agreed to cancel the regularly scheduled meetings on October 5 and December 6, 2023, and instead scheduled a special meeting for November 2 at 5 PM.
- Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Cancelled October 5 and December 6, 2023 meetings
- Scheduled special meeting for November 2 at 5 PM
Redevelopment Commission
The Brownsburg Redevelopment Commission will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution No. 2023-04RDC to approve a lease with the Brownsburg Redevelopment Authority. This lease is related to the authority's issuance of lease rental revenue refunding bonds to fix the interest rate on existing agreements from 2017. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 5, 2023 meeting and hear citizens' comments.
- Public hearing on lease with Brownsburg Redevelopment Authority for refunding bonds
- Resolution No. 2023-04RDC to authorize the lease and related matters
- Approval of July 5, 2023 meeting minutes
The Redevelopment Commission approved Resolution No. 2023-04RDC to authorize a lease with the Brownsburg Redevelopment Authority. This action is part of a process to refund bonds and fix interest rates for a 2017 Installment Purchase Contract and Grant Purchase Agreement.
- Approved July 5, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-04RDC to authorize lease with Brownsburg Redevelopment Authority (4-0)
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council will hold its regular meeting on July 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. The agenda includes a proposed ordinance to restructure the Park Board (2nd and 3rd readings), a motion to consider annual COLA rates for water and sewer fees, and a fee waiver request from Misty Eyes Animal Center for the Bow Wow Bash event. Reports from police, fire, fleet, and street departments will also be presented.
- Ordinance #2023-11: Restructuring of the Brownsburg Park Board – 2nd and 3rd readings, final adoption
- Motion to consider annual COLA rates for water and sewer fees
- Fee waiver request from Misty Eyes Animal Center for Bow Wow Bash event
- Police Department reports (June 2023 support services and operations)
- Fire Territory report (June 2023 activity)
The Town Council approved an ordinance to restructure the Brownsburg Park Board and denied annual COLA rate increases for water and sewer fees for 2024. The Council also approved over $4 million in payroll and claims dockets.
- Approved Ordinance #2023-11 to restructure the Brownsburg Park Board (4-1)
- Denied annual COLA rate increases for water and sewer fees for 2024 (5-0)
- Approved Civil Town and Fire Territory Claim and Payroll Dockets for $4,076,565.36 (5-0)
- Approved fee waiver for Misty Eyes Animal Center's Bow Wow Bash (5-0)
- Approved July 13, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board
The Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board will vote on approving meeting minutes and expense reports for May and June 2023, totaling $188,363.87. They will also consider new business items, including conflict-of-interest forms for two vendors and a request to dispose or transfer assets, plus a preliminary 2024 budget discussion.
- Approve May 2023 expenses: $81,319.79
- Approve June 2023 expenses: $107,044.08
- Conflict of interest forms: Justin Butts (Mabriz Cleaning, LLC) and Josh Christensen (Keller Williams Indy Metro West)
- Assets: Request for Bid/Disposal Transfer
- Budget 2024 discussion
The Board approved the 2024 budget, which includes an 8% salary increase for most employees and funding for equipment and facility updates. The Board also approved expense reports for May and June 2023 and the disposal of an inoperable washing machine.
- Approved 2024 budget including 8% salary increase for most employees (3-0)
- Approved May 2023 expense report of $81,319.79 (3-0)
- Approved June 2023 expense report of $107,044.08 (3-0)
- Approved disposal of inoperable Whirlpool Washing Machine (3-0)
- Approved May 16, 2023 Regular and Executive Session minutes (3-0)
- Acknowledged Uniform Conflict of Interest statements for Justin Butts and Josh Christensen
Advisory Plan Commission
The Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission will consider several development plan approvals, including a 77-unit townhome project, a 100,000-square-foot industrial building, and a storage facility fence modification. They will also hold public hearings on a rezoning to commercial and a commercial subdivision plat. The agenda includes approval of minutes and findings of fact from prior meetings.
- Forest Hill (formerly Northfield Greens): 77-unit townhome development at Lorraine and Grant St.
- Commerce Park at Brownsburg Raceway Lot 2: 100,000 sq ft industrial building at Raceway Blvd and Ronald Reagan Pkwy.
- Acorn Storage: modify approved plan to use metal fence with vinyl slats instead of wood.
- Carr Property Rezone to C2: conditional zoning for ~16 acres at S Green St and CR 300 N.
- Christian Brothers Automotive: primary plat for 4.13 acres into 2 lots.
The Advisory Plan Commission approved several development plans, including a 77-unit townhome project and a 100,000 square foot industrial building. The board also issued a favorable recommendation for a commercial rezoning request on the condition that self-storage is not permitted.
- Approved modification for Acorn Storage to use metal fence with vinyl slats (6-0)
- Approved PSDP-22-15 townhome development with 77 units (6-0)
- Approved PSDP-23-11 industrial building of 100,000 +/- square feet (6-0)
- Issued favorable recommendation for PCCZ-23-3 commercial rezoning, prohibiting self-storage (6-0)
- Approved PCPP-23-9 primary plat for Christian Brothers Automotive (6-0)
- Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Findings of Fact and Reports of Determination for six cases including Brownsburg Logistics Center and Kid City Daycare (6-0)
Town Council
The Town Council voted to restructure the Park Board, making the Council the park authority for the town. The Council also approved a resolution regarding expenditure reimbursements for the Aquatic Center project and passed a redevelopment lease ordinance.
- Approved Ordinance #2023-11 (1st reading) to restructure the Park Board (4-1)
- Approved Resolution #2023-17 to reimburse expenditures for the Aquatic Center Project (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #2023-10 regarding Redevelopment Authority lease and bond issuance (5-0)
- Approved list of School Crossing Guards for 2023-2024 (5-0)
- Approved Civil Town and Fire Territory payroll dockets of $8,102,272.08 (5-0)
- Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
Board of Police Commissioners
The Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners will consider updates to policies on anti-nepotism and missing persons, and receive reports on operations, support services, and monthly statistics. The board will also discuss old business including a homicide guilty plea agreement and new business such as a wanted person apprehension and July 4th recap.
- Anti-Nepotism policy 02.34.02
- Missing Persons policy 06.10.01
- Homicide guilty plea agreement
- General fund expense report
- Indiana Dept. of Transportation recognition
The Board of Police Commissioners approved two department policies regarding the employment of relatives and missing persons. The commission also received updates on recruitment, budget status, and recent police operations.
- Approved Anti-Nepotism-Employment of Relatives policy 02.34.02 (5-0)
- Approved Missing Persons policy 06.10.01 (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
Redevelopment Commission
The Brownsburg Redevelopment Commission is holding a regular meeting on July 5, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall. The agenda includes approval of the May 2, 2023 minutes and consideration of other matters that may come before the commission. No specific redevelopment projects or financial items are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of May 2, 2023 meeting minutes
- Citizens comments relating to the July 5, 2023 agenda
- Consideration of other matters that may come before the commission
The commission approved the minutes from the May 2, 2023 meeting. Economic Development Director Ethan Pierce provided an update on an ongoing bond refunding process and the timeline for related documents.
- Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
Advisory Plan Commission
The Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission is holding a work session to review the staff summary of the draft Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Review of draft Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
- Staff summary of UDO
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council will consider awarding a bid for the Lake Ridge Force Main Relocation at I-74 project, hold a public hearing on a vacant building tax deduction for a property on US Highway 136, and take a first reading of an ordinance approving lease rental refunding bonds. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, claims, and department reports.
- Bid award for Lake Ridge Force Main Relocation at I-74
- Public hearing on Resolution #2023-13C for vacant building tax deduction at 10440 E US Highway 136
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-10 approving lease and bond issuance by Brownsburg Redevelopment Authority
- Approval of claims docket and meeting minutes
- Police and Fire Territory monthly reports
The Town Council awarded a utility contract for the Lake Ridge Force Main Relocation and approved a vacant building tax deduction for a site on E US Highway 136. The Council also passed the first reading of an ordinance regarding the refunding of current bonds.
- Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Civil Town and Fire Territory Claim Docket for $2,607,135.49 (5-0)
- Awarded Lake Ridge Force Main Relocation bid to TSW Utility Solutions for $280,708.00 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-13C granting a vacant building tax deduction for 10440 E US Highway 136 (5-0)
- Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2023-10 for bond refunding (4-1)
Board of Police Commissioners
The Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to review the May 2023 minutes and discuss the Chief of Police's expense report. The agenda includes updates on civilian recruitment, sworn conditional offers, the K9 unit, and the reserve division. New business items include a guilty plea in a dog park homicide case, an ICJI site visit, theft from vehicles, and event staffing.
- Review of May 2023 PC Minutes
- Chief of Police Expense Report
- Guilty Plea-Dog Park Homicide
- ICJI Site Visit
- Theft From Vehicles
The Board of Police Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 9, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of departmental updates from Chief Grimes regarding staffing, K9 training, and crime statistics.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Brownsburg Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One seeks to keep a second accessory structure at 61 Lincoln Ave, exceeding size limits. The other requests a gateway sign and directional signs at 4857 N Ronald Reagan Parkway, exceeding height and area limits. The board will also approve minutes and findings of fact from prior cases.
- Variance for second accessory structure at 61 Lincoln Ave (parcel 32-07-11-375-009.000-016)
- Variance for gateway sign and directional signs at 4857 N Ronald Reagan Parkway (Ronald Reagan Logistics Park)
- Approval of findings of fact for cases at 428 E Main St, 1570 E US Hwy 136, and 1000 S Odell St
- Approval of May 8, 2023 meeting minutes
The Board approved a variance to allow a second accessory structure at 61 Lincoln Ave and a variance for gateway and directional signs at 4857 N Ronald Reagan Parkway. The Board also approved the May 8, 2023 meeting minutes and four sets of Findings of Fact.
- Approved May 8, 2023 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Findings of Fact for BZDV-23-6, BZDV-23-8, BZDV-23-9, and BZDV-23-10 (4-0)
- Approved BZDV-23-11 variance for second accessory structure at 61 Lincoln Ave, subject to staff recommendations (3-1)
- Approved BZDV-23-12 variance for gateway and directional signs at 4857 N Ronald Reagan Parkway (4-0)
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including updates to the credit card policy, public bidding procedures, and a purchasing policy, as well as a proposed amendment to the Garner Planned Development to reduce the minimum building width from 45 to 40 feet. The council will also receive reports from the Advisory Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, and an introductory item for a rezone on CR 625. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes and claim dockets.
- Resolution #2023-14: Amended credit card policy for town employees
- Resolution #2023-15: Procedures for public bidding on construction/purchases
- Resolution #2023-16: Establishing town purchasing policy
- Ordinance 2023-09: Amend Garner PD to reduce building width requirement from 45' to 40' (1st, 2nd, 3rd reading and final adoption requested)
- Introductory item: CR 625 Rezone to I2
The Town Council approved resolutions updating town credit card usage, public bidding procedures, and general purchasing policies. Additionally, the council passed an ordinance reducing the required building width for the Garner PD from 45 to 40 feet.
- Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Civil Town and Fire Territory Claim and Payroll Dockets for $2,668,610.66 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-14 regarding town employee credit card acquisition and use (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-15 regarding public bidding process procedures (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-16 establishing the Town purchasing policy (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-09 changing Garner PD building width requirement from 45' to 40' (5-0)
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council is meeting to consider a declaratory resolution requesting a vacant building tax deduction for property at 10440 E US Highway 136, and to hear reports from police, fire, and development services. The agenda also includes proclamations recognizing Pride Month and Juneteenth, consent items for meeting minutes and claim dockets, and a bid opening. Most items are routine reports and approvals, with the tax deduction resolution being the main new action item.
- Resolution #2023-13: Vacant building tax deduction request for 10440 E US Highway 136 (Ethan Pierce)
- Proclamation recognizing Pride Month 2023
- Proclamation recognizing Juneteenth 2023
- Consent items: May 4 special meeting minutes, May 11 regular meeting minutes, claim dockets May 12-25, 2023
- Bid opening and/or award
The Town Council approved a five-year vacant building tax deduction for the former Hoosier Athletic Center site to facilitate renovation. The council also approved the Civil Town and Fire Territory Claim Docket and extended the fire territory's budget deadline.
- Approved Resolution # 2023-13 for a vacant building tax deduction at 10440 E Us Highway 136 (5-0)
- Approved Civil Town and Fire Territory Claim Docket for $2,668,610.66 (5-0)
- Granted unanimous consent to extend the Brownsburg Fire Territory 2024 budget deadline to August 1st
- Approved May 4 and May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
Advisory Plan Commission
The Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission will consider development plan approvals for two industrial buildings at Park 74 (580,884 and 245,803 sq ft), a school expansion at Brownsburg Senior Academy (234,350 sq ft), and several plats and a zoning text amendment. It will also approve findings for previously reviewed projects and note two withdrawn cases.
- Development plan for Park 74 Building 1: 580,884 sq ft industrial building in I2 district
- Development plan for Park 74 Building 2: 245,803 sq ft industrial building in I2 district
- Development plan for BCSC Brownsburg Senior Academy expansion: 234,350 sq ft at 1000 S Odell St
- Public hearings on Garner PD text amendment, McKinzie primary plat, Kid City Daycare primary plat (with trail waiver)
- Withdrawn: BCSC rezone/plat vacation for 527/601 S Grant and 34-40 N Grant St zone map amendment
The Advisory Plan Commission approved development plans for two industrial buildings at Park 74 and an expansion of the Brownsburg Senior Academy. The board also approved a residential primary plat and a commercial primary plat for Kid City Daycare, including a trail waiver.
- Approved PSDP-23-5 Park 74 Building 1 industrial development with added berm condition (7-0)
- Approved PSDP-23-6 Park 74 Building 2 industrial development (7-0)
- Approved PSDP-23-7 Brownsburg Senior Academy expansion (5-2)
- Issued favorable recommendation for PCZT-23-1 Garner Planned Development District text amendment (6-0)
- Approved PCPP-23-7 McKenzie residential primary plat (7-0)
- Approved trail waiver request for PCPP-23-8 Kid City Daycare (4-3)
- Approved PCPP-23-8 Kid City Daycare primary plat (7-0)
- Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board
The Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board will consider approving expense reports totaling $205,291.45 for March and April 2023, along with minutes from the April 11 meeting. The board will also review monthly staff reports, asset disposal requests, and new general orders on military leave and holidays.
- Approve March 2023 expenses of $45,767.75 and April 2023 expenses of $159,523.70
- Approve minutes from the April 11, 2023 regular meeting
- Review monthly staff reports for April 2023 activity
- Consider asset bid/disposal/transfer request
- Adopt General Order 2023-3-603 on military leave and General Order 2023-4-307 on holidays
The Executive Board approved expense reports for March and April 2023 and updated general orders regarding military leave and holiday pay. The Board also authorized the disposal of an inoperable card printer and granted an extension for the 2024 budget draft presentation.
- Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved March 2023 expenses of $45,767.75 and April 2023 expenses of $159,523.70 (3-0)
- Approved disposal of inoperable Magicard Enduro Card Printer (3-0)
- Approved modified General Order 2023-3-603 Military Leave (3-0)
- Approved modified General Order 2023-4-307 Holidays changing holiday pay from $100.00/shift to $5.00/hour (3-0)
- Approved extension to present 2024 budget draft at July 2023 meeting (3-0)
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council will consider several items, including final adoption of an annexation ordinance, adoption of a revised employee handbook, and acceptance of a sewer separation project report. The council will also hear reports from advisory boards and receive public comments.
- Ordinance #2023-08: final adoption to annex property at 3885 N. State Road 267
- Resolution #2023-12: adopt revised 2023 Employee Handbook
- Resolution #2023-10: accept College and Main Street Sewer Separation Project PER
- Resolution #2023-11: designate Town Manager as SRF representative for sewer project
- Introductory rezone request for 34 and 40 North Grant Street
The Town Council approved the final adoption of an annexation ordinance for property at 3885 North State Road 267. Council also accepted a preliminary engineering report for the College and Main Street Sewer Separation Project and updated the 2023 Employee Handbook.
- Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
- Approved Civil Town and Fire Territory Claim and Payroll Dockets of $2,278,222.66 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #2023-08 annexing 3885 North State Road 267 (Lot #2) on 3rd reading and final adoption (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-12 adopting a revised 2023 Employee Handbook (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-10 accepting the College and Main Street Sewer Separation Project Preliminary Engineering Report (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-11 designating Town Manager Debbie Cook as the Authorized State Revolving Loan (SRF) Representative (5-0)
Board of Police Commissioners
The Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss routine police department business, including expense reports, the 2024 budget process, and various operational updates. They will also consider promotions, conditional offers for sworn personnel, and several policy documents, including the chaplain program and part-time personnel policies.
- Review of March 2023 general fund expense report
- Discussion of 2024 budget process
- F.O.R.D Scholarship presentation
- Consideration of probationary status release for a promotion
- Review of chaplain and chaplain officer program policy
The Board of Police Commissioners approved conditional offers for three sworn officer candidates and removed the probationary status of Corporal Rooker. The board also approved updates to three departmental policies. Chief Grimes presented a proposed 2024 budget increase of approximately $1.8 million to the Town Manager's Office and Town Council.
- Approved conditional offers for sworn officer candidates Megan Clonce, Jon Staton, and Karanveer Signh (5-0)
- Approved removal of probationary status for Corporal Rooker (5-0)
- Approved changes to policy 01.03.01 Chaplain and Chaplain Program (5-0)
- Approved changes to policy 02.31.01 Part-time Personnel (5-0)
- Approved changes to policy 11.01.01 Unusual Occurrences-All Hazard Plan (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Brownsburg Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on four development standard variance requests, all seeking to reduce front yard setbacks (and one to increase lot coverage) for properties on E Main Street, US Hwy 136, and S Odell Street. The board will also consider minutes from the April 10 meeting and findings of fact for a prior case. No final decisions are noted; these are advertised public hearings.
- BZDV-23-6: reduce front yard setback for accessory structures at 428 E Main Street (C1 district)
- BZDV-23-8: reduce front yard setback for primary and accessory structures at 1570 E US Hwy 136 (C2 district, Kid City daycare)
- BZDV-23-9: reduce front yard setback to 25' for school property at 1000 S Odell Street (IS district)
- BZDV-23-10: increase lot coverage to 75% for school property at 1000 S Odell Street (IS district)
- Approval of findings of fact for case FOF_BZUV-23-2 (204 E Main St)
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variances for the school property at 1000 S Odell St to allow for building and parking expansion. The board also approved a setback variance for a proposed daycare at 1570 E US Hwy 136 and denied a parking lot setback variance for 428 E Main St.
- Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Findings of Fact for BZUV-23-2 at 204 E Main St (4-0)
- Denied BZDV-23-6 setback variance for parking lot at 428 E Main St (4-0)
- Approved BZDV-23-8 setback variance for primary and accessory structures at 1570 E US Hwy 136 (4-0)
- Approved BZDV-23-9 setback reduction to 25' at 1000 S Odell St, subject to staff recommendations (4-0)
- Approved BZDV-23-10 lot coverage increase to 75% at 1000 S Odell St, subject to staff recommendations (4-0)
Town Council
The meeting was primarily informational, with presentations on the strategic plan, council roles, economic development, and development services. No votes or decisions were made.
Brownsburg Fire Territory Merit Commission Board
The Brownsburg Fire Territory Safety Board will meet to approve the hiring process and consider employment matters. The agenda includes old business, new business, board comments, and attorney items. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at Headquarters, 470 E. Northfield Drive, Brownsburg, IN 46112.
- Approval of hiring process
- Consideration for employment
- Approval of previous minutes from April 3, 2023 meeting
The Brownsburg Fire Territory Safety Board approved a new hiring process for Firefighter/EMT candidates, lowering the minimum age from 21 to 19 and requiring both EMT and Firefighter I/II certifications. The board also voted to hire Jeremy Peters (lateral transfer) and Ryan Adams (current civilian paramedic) as firefighters, effective May 8, 2023.
- Approved new Firefighter/EMT hiring process lowering age minimum to 19 and requiring dual certifications (2-0)
- Approved hiring Jeremy Peters as firefighter via lateral transfer (2-0)
- Approved hiring Ryan Adams as firefighter (2-0)
- Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
Redevelopment Commission
The Brownsburg Redevelopment Commission will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on removing parcels from the Wynne Farms allocation area, amending the North Beltway allocation area and creating the Northfield Drive Business Park West allocation area, and determining the amount of incremental assessed value needed to pay obligations. The commission will also receive an annual informative presentation from LWG CPAs & Advisors and approve the March 7, 2023 meeting minutes.
- Resolution #2023-03RDC: determination of incremental assessed value in allocation areas to pay obligations (TIF pass-through)
- Public hearing and Resolution #2023-01C-RDC: removing parcels from Wynne Farms allocation area
- Public hearing and Resolution #2023-02C-RDC: amending North Beltway allocation area and creating Northfield Drive Business Park West allocation area
- Annual informative presentation per IC 36-7-25-8 by LWG CPAs & Advisors
- Approval of March 7, 2023 meeting minutes
The Redevelopment Commission approved several resolutions regarding tax increment financing and allocation areas. This included the creation of a new business park allocation area and the removal of residential parcels from the Wynne Farms area.
- Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-03RDC regarding incremental assessed value in allocation areas (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-01C-RDC to remove parcels from the Wynne Farms Allocation Area (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-02C-RDC to amend North Beltway Allocation Area and create Northfield Drive Business Park West Allocation Area (4-0)
Town Council
The Town Council finalized a rezoning ordinance for property at 204 E. Main Street and approved the second reading of an annexation for 3885 North State Road 267. The council also approved a fiscal plan for the annexation and a fee waiver for the Pride Festival. A public hearing was held regarding a sewer separation project with estimated costs between $6.59M and $8.08M.
- Approved Ordinance #2023-07 to rezone 204 E. Main Street from IS to UC (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance #2023-08 on 2nd reading to annex 3885 North State Road 267 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-09 adopting the fiscal plan for annexation of 3885 North State Road 267 (4-0)
- Approved shelter fee waiver for Hendricks County Pride Festival (3-1)
- Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Civil Town and Fire Territory Claim Docket of $2,390,317.08 (4-0)
Advisory Plan Commission
The Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission will consider a development plan for a 33,500 sq ft race shop and office, a rezone and plat vacation for BCSC properties at 527 and 601 S Grant, and primary plats for two industrial subdivisions near Ronald Reagan Parkway. They will also approve minutes and findings of fact from prior meetings, and note administrative filings and future cases.
- PSDP-23-4: Don Schumacher Race Shop DPR - 33,500 sq ft race shop/office in I1 District
- PCMA-23-3/PCVA-23-1: BCSC rezone to Institutional and plat vacation for 527/601 S Grant
- PCPP-23-4: Commerce Park at Brownsburg Raceway - 47.27 acres into 2 lots, 3 blocks
- PCPP-23-5: Brownsburg Logistics Center - 68.56 acres into 2 lots
- Approval of findings of fact for Chipotle, Carr Property Group, Trinity Presbyterian, Brownsburg Square replat, Oakdale Subdivision
The Commission approved a race shop development plan and two primary plats for industrial centers. A request for a school rezoning and plat vacation was continued to a future meeting to address traffic concerns.
- Approved PSDP-23-4 for a 33,500 sq ft race shop and office (6-0)
- Approved PCPP-23-4 Commerce Park at Brownsburg Raceway primary plat (6-0)
- Approved PCPP-23-5 Brownsburg Logistics Center primary plat (6-0)
- Continued PCMA-23-3 and PCVA-23-1 BCSC rezone and plat vacation to May 22, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Findings of Fact and Reports of Determination for five cases including Chipotle and Oakdale Subdivision (6-0)
Town Council
The Town Council denied a request to rezone property at E CR 300 N and S. Green Street for an apartment complex and retail area. The Council approved several resolutions regarding TIF allocation areas and passed the first reading of a zoning amendment and a voluntary annexation ordinance.
- Approved $3,336,741.63 in claim and payroll dockets (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-07 regarding Wynne Farms Allocation Area (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-08 regarding Northfield Drive Business Park West Allocation Area (5-0)
- Approved Annual Tax Deduction/Abatement Review and Compliance Report (5-0)
- Approved 1st reading of Ordinance #2023-07 to rezone 204 E. Main Street from IS to UC (5-0)
- Approved 1st reading of Ordinance #2023-08 for voluntary annexation of 3885 North State Road 267 Lot #2 (5-0)
- Denied rezone request for apartment complex and retail at E CR 300 N and S. Green Street (5-0)
- Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes and Executive Session Memorandum (5-0)
Board of Police Commissioners
The Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, expense reports, and updates on recruitment, field training, and the 2024 budget process. New business includes a national criminal interdiction conference, a shots fired investigation, ballistic shields, and impaired driving enforcement. The board will also consider an ordinance discussion and probationary status.
- 2024 Budget Process Update
- National Criminal Interdiction Conference
- Shots Fired Investigation
- Ballistic Shields
- Ordinance Discussion
The Board of Police Commissioners approved the release from probation for two officers hired in 2022. The board also consented to update the Town's Fee Ordinance regarding document and video copies. Chief Grimes provided updates on recruitment, the 2024 budget process, and recent narcotics seizures.
- Approved release from probation for Officer Oliver Hughes and Officer Sarena Clay (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Consented to update Town Fee Ordinance language for document and video copies
Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board
The Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board is meeting to approve March 2023 minutes and expense reports, and to review the fire chief's monthly staff reports. New business includes a request to dispose of a water-damaged Panasonic Toughbook, a proposed EMT-Basic job description for approval, and an update on Station #131 renovation. The agenda is largely routine, with no old business items.
- Approval of March 2023 expense report (amount not listed)
- Disposal request for Panasonic Toughbook (serial 4CTSA75771, value $0, water-damaged)
- Proposed EMT-Basic job description #13005 for board approval
- Station #131 renovation update
- Monthly staff report: 358 total runs (128 fire/technical, 230 EMS) in March
The Board approved a new job description for EMT-Basics to allow them to be placed on ambulances. Members also authorized the Fire Chief to seek new bids for renovations at Station #131 and approved the disposal of a damaged laptop. Expense reports were moved to the May 2023 meeting due to unavailable data.
- Approved job description #13005: EMT-Basic (3-0)
- Approved obtaining new bids for Station #131 renovations (unanimous consensus)
- Approved disposal of one inoperable Panasonic Toughbook (unanimous consensus)
- Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Tabled expense reports to May 2023 meeting (unanimous consensus)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Brownsburg Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a use variance to allow a lower-floor residential unit at 204 E Main Street, where only upper-floor residential is currently permitted. The board will also approve findings of fact for several prior variances and note the withdrawal of a sign variance request.
- Public hearing on use variance BZUV-23-2 for 204 E Main Street lower-floor residential unit
- Approval of findings of fact for use variance BZUV-23-1 and parking lot surface variance BZDV-23-2 at 10731 E 300 N
- Approval of findings of fact for two Chipotle side yard variances (BZDV-23-3, BZDV-23-4)
- Withdrawal of BZDV-23-1, Community Rehab Hospital institutional wall sign size variance
- Approval of March 13, 2023 meeting minutes
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a use variance to allow a lower-floor residential unit at 204 E Main St, which is otherwise restricted to upper-floor residential use. The property will be used as a counseling center and residence.
- Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved March 13, 2023 Findings of Facts (4-0)
- Withdrew petition BZDV-23-1 regarding Community Rehab Hospital wall sign size
- Approved BZUV-23-2 use variance for 204 E Main St (4-0)
Economic Development Commission
The Brownsburg Economic Development Commission is meeting to elect officers, approve prior minutes, and review the 2022 Economic Development Annual Report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific rezonings or contracts listed.
- Election of officers (President, Vice President, Secretary)
- Approval of November 3, 2022 meeting minutes
- Review of 2022 Economic Development Annual Report
The commission elected its President, Vice President, and Secretary. The board also approved the meeting minutes from November 3, 2022, and reviewed highlights from the 2022 Economic Development Annual Report.
- Elected Robert McLaughlin as President (2-0)
- Elected Gary Avery as Vice President (2-0)
- Elected Joe Walsh as Secretary (2-0)
- Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
Brownsburg Fire Territory Merit Commission Board
The Brownsburg Fire Territory Safety Board will meet to approve the previous meeting's minutes and consider several personnel actions, including a lateral hiring list, a new hire, and a lieutenant promotion. The board will also receive updates on annual employee evaluations and the hiring list.
- Approval of lateral hiring list
- New hire approval
- Lieutenant promotion
- Annual employee evaluations update
- New hiring list update
The Board approved a conditional offer of employment for Jeremy Peter and the hire of Ryan Adams pending PERF approval. Additionally, the Board approved the promotion of Andy Northern to the rank of Lieutenant effective April 10, 2023.
- Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved conditional offer of employment to Jeremy Peter (3-0)
- Approved hire of Ryan Adams pending PERF approval (3-0)
- Approved consideration of top three candidates for Lieutenant promotion (3-0)
- Approved promotion of Andy Northern to Lieutenant effective April 10, 2023 (3-0)
Advisory Plan Commission
The Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several development requests, including a Chipotle restaurant, a rezone for a former church, a replat for Brownsburg Square, and a 61-lot residential subdivision. They will also consider orders related to TIF allocation areas and approve findings from previous meetings.
- Chipotle at Brownsburg Square: 2,420 sq ft restaurant with pick-up window at 905 N Green St
- Carr Property Group conditional rezone to NC and M3 on ~16 acres at S Green St and CR 300 N
- Trinity Presbyterian rezone from IS to UC at 204 E Main St
- Oakdale Subdivision: 37.86 acres into 61 residential lots by Pulte Homes
- Orders 2023-01APC and 2023-02APC on TIF allocation areas (Wynne Farms, Northfield Drive)
The Advisory Plan Commission approved a 61-lot residential subdivision and a new Chipotle restaurant. A request for a multi-family development rezoning was approved without staff recommendations after an initial motion failed. Several other rezoning and platting requests were also approved.
- Approved 61-lot Oakdale Subdivision primary plat (5-0)
- Approved Chipotle development plan and Brownsburg Square primary plat amendment (5-0)
- Approved Trinity Presbyterian rezoning to Urban Commercial (5-0)
- Approved Carr Property multi-family rezoning with NO RECOMMENDATION (4-1)
- Denied Carr Property multi-family rezoning with staff recommendations (3-2)
- Approved Findings of Fact for Brew Development, McDonalds, Badger Campus, and others (5-0)
- Approved Order 2023-01APC removing parcels from Wynne Farms allocation area (5-0)
- Approved Order 2023-02APC amending North Beltway and creating Northfield Drive Business Park West allocation area (5-0)
Town Council
The Town Council approved a rezoning ordinance for property at E. 56th Street and Dale Schier Drive. Council also adopted an updated Zone Improvement Plan and Impact Fee for park and recreational infrastructure, including an inflation factor increase to 8%.
- Approved Ordinance #2023-05 to rezone property at NW corner of E. 56th Street and Dale Schier Drive from NC to C2 (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance #2023-06 to update Zone Improvement Plan and Impact Fee for park and recreational infrastructure, including inflation factor change from 5% to 8% (4-0)
- Approved Civil Town and Fire Territory Claim Dockets for March 10-23, 2023 in the amount of $2,165,803.39 (4-0)
- Approved March 9, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved March 9, 2023 Executive Session Memorandum (4-0)
Board of Police Commissioners
The Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners will consider routine items including February minutes, a general fund expense report, and a recruitment update. They will also discuss new business such as an I74 crash investigation, a 'No Ticket, Let's Fix It Program', supply chain issues, and several grant opportunities. The commission will review and potentially adopt four policy documents covering court security, appearance and grooming, ride-along procedures, and fitness for duty.
- I74 Crash Investigation discussion
- Walmart Community Grant and 2023 SAVE Grant
- Policy reviews: Court Security 07.01.01, Appearance & Grooming 03.02.01, Ride Along 06.17.01, Fitness For Duty And Light Duty 02.07.01
- General Fund Expense Report
- 2023 Recruitment Update
The Board of Police Commissioners authorized the Chief of Police to recruit experienced lateral transfers to revitalize the Reserve Unit. The board also approved updates to four department policies. Additionally, the Chief reported receiving a $5,000 Walmart Community Grant for investigative technology tools.
- Approved revitalization of Reserve Division and hiring of experienced lateral officers (5-0)
- Approved policy 07.01.01 Court Security (5-0)
- Approved policy 03.02.01 Appearance and Grooming (5-0)
- Approved policy 06.17.01 Ride Along (5-0)
- Approved policy 02.07.01 Fitness for Duty and Light Duty (5-0)
- Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
- Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board
The Executive Board approved February 2023 expense reports and authorized the addition of a 2006 Boss Snowplow to a Municibid listing. The board also received training on meeting practices and an update on House Bill #1016.
- Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes with amendment (3-0)
- Approved February 2023 expense reports totaling $129,036.68 (3-0)
- Approved adding 2006 Boss Snowplow to Municibid listing with 2008 Chevy Silverado K2500HD (3-0)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Brownsburg Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests, including a continued case for a larger wall sign at Community Rehab Hospital, a use variance for tractor trailer sales at 10731 E 300 N, a gravel parking lot variance at the same address, and two variances for Chipotle at Brownsburg Square regarding accessory structure setback and lot frontage. The board will also consider minutes from the February 13 meeting and any continuances.
- Continued variance BZDV-23-1: Community Rehab Hospital seeks to exceed maximum wall sign size in IS district
- Use variance BZUV-23-1: allow Retail Type 5 (tractor trailer sales) in I2 district at 10731 E 300 N
- Parking variance BZDV-23-2: allow gravel parking lot at 10731 E 300 N
- Setback variance BZDV-23-3: Chipotle at Brownsburg Square requests 14-ft accessory structure setback (20 required)
- Frontage variance BZDV-23-4: Chipotle at Brownsburg Square requests parcel without street frontage
The Board approved a use variance for tractor-trailer sales and two development variances for a Chipotle location. A request for a gravel parking lot was denied, and a variance for a rehab hospital sign remained undecided after split votes.
- Approved BZUV-23-1 for tractor-trailer sales at 10731 E 300 N (3-1)
- Denied BZDV-23-2 request for a gravel parking lot at 10731 E 300 N (4-0)
- Approved BZDV-23-3 side yard setback variance for Chipotle at Brownsburg Square (4-0)
- Approved BZDV-23-4 lot frontage variance for Chipotle at Brownsburgburg Square (4-0)
- Tabled BZDV-23-1 rehab hospital wall sign variance after two failed motions (2-2 each)
- Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
Town Council
The Council established a local income tax for public safety and updated the Zone Improvement Plan for park infrastructure. They also approved a petition to increase the Brownsburg Fire Territory's tax levy and a zoning change for business expansion.
- Approved Ordinance #2023-04 establishing a Local Income Tax—Public Safety Fund (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-03 to petition DLGF for an increase in the Brownsburg Fire Territory's tax levy (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-06 to cease local income tax sharing between the Town and Fire Territory (5-0)
- Approved 1st reading of Ordinance #2023-05 to rezone property at E. 56th Street and Dale Schier Drive from NC to C2 (5-0)
- Approved 1st and 2nd readings of Ordinance #2023-06 for park impact fees of $1,770.00 with an 8% annual adjustment (5-0)
- Approved Civil Town and Fire Territory Claim and Payroll Dockets for $5,387,948.27 (5-0)
- Approved February 23, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
Redevelopment Commission
The Redevelopment Commission approved two resolutions to modify tax increment financing (TIF) areas. One resolution removed residential parcels from the Wynne Farms area, and another established the Northfield Drive Business Park West Allocation Area.
- Approved February 7, 2023 special joint meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-01RDC to remove parcels from the Wynne Farms Allocation Area (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-02RDC to amend the North Beltway Allocation Area and create the Northfield Drive Business Park West Allocation Area (4-0)
Advisory Plan Commission
The Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several development requests, including a conditional rezone for a 16-acre property, a primary plat and vacation for the Badger Campus, a rezone for State Bank, and an update to the Recreation Impact Fee. The commission will also consider development plan approvals for a 7Brew Coffee and a McDonald's, along with other administrative items.
- Conditional rezone of ~16 acres at S Green Street and CR 300 N to M3 and NC (Carr Property Group)
- Development plan for 7Brew Coffee with drive-thru on ~1.55 acres (PSDP-22-30)
- Development plan for McDonald's at Ronald Reagan Logistics Park on ~1.56 acres (PSDP-23-1)
- Primary plat and vacation for Badger Campus, ~17.5 acres (PCPP-23-1, PCVA-22-1)
- Rezone of ~3 acres for State Bank from NC to C2 (PCMA-23-1)
The Advisory Plan Commission approved development plans for 7Brew and a McDonald's, as well as a primary plat and plat vacation for the Badger Campus. The board also approved a rezoning request for State Bank and a resolution regarding recreational park impact fees.
- Approved PSDP-22-30 7Brew development plan (6-0-0)
- Approved PSDP-23-1 McDonald's at Ronald Reagan Logistics Park development plan (6-0-0)
- Approved PCVA-22-1 Badger Park Lot 1 and Pace Motorsports Lot 8 plat vacation (6-0-0)
- Approved PCPP-23-1 Badger Campus primary plat (6-0-0)
- Approved PCMA-23-1 State Bank 5674 St rezone to C2 High Intensity General Commercial (6-0-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-01APC Recreational Park Impact Fee and Zone Improvement Plan Update (6-0-0)
- Approved continuance for PCCZ-23-1 Carr Property multi-family development conditional rezone to March 27, 2023 (6-0-0)
- Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
Town Council
The Town Council awarded a contract for Virgil Park and finalized two voluntary annexation ordinances. The council also approved over $2M in claim dockets and the transfer of surplus police weapons to retiring officers.
- Approved $2,180,131 bid from Smock Fansler for Virgil Park (4-0-1)
- Approved Ordinance #2023-02 for voluntary annexation at 7210 N. County Road 800 E. (4-0-1)
- Approved Ordinance #2023-03 for voluntary annexation at 3885 N. State Road 267 (4-0-1)
- Approved Civil Town and Fire Territory Claim Dockets totaling $2,090,315.51 (4-0-1)
- Approved transfer of surplus police service weapons to retiring officers (4-0-1)
- Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board
The Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board will consider approving January 2023 expenses totaling $327,468.95, discuss a facility lease agreement for Lincoln Township Station #131, and review a new uniform allowance policy. The board will also act on requests for asset disposal or transfer and receive monthly staff reports.
- Approval of January 2023 expense report: $327,468.95
- Facility lease rental agreement for Lincoln Township Station #131 office
- New policy 1101: Uniform Allowance
- Request for bid/disposal/transfer of assets
- Monthly staff reports for January 2023
The Executive Board approved $327,468.95 in expenses for January 2023 and adopted a new uniform allowance policy. The Board also authorized the sale of a 2008 Chevy Silverado and the disposal of damaged office chairs.
- Approved January 2023 expense reports for $327,468.95 (3-0)
- Approved new Policy #1101-Uniform Allowance (3-0)
- Approved sale of 2008 Chevy Silverado K2500HD on Municibid starting at $9,500.00 (3-0)
- Approved disposal of two damaged floral pattern office chairs (3-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from January 17, 2023 (3-0)
- Rescheduled March 21 meeting to March 14, 2023
Brownsburg Fire Territory Merit Commission Board
The Brownsburg Fire Territory Safety Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several personnel matters, including annual employee evaluations, closing the active hiring list, the civilian paramedic-to-firefighter process, and initiating new lateral firefighter and hiring processes. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and appointing officers.
- Annual employee evaluations
- Active hiring list: closure
- Civilian paramedic-to-firefighter process
- Initiate new lateral firefighter process
- Initiate new hiring list
The Board approved the closure of the 2021 hiring list and authorized a new lateral firefighter hiring process. Conditional firefighter offers were approved for two civilian paramedics. The Board also appointed its 2023 leadership.
- Appointed Don Spencer as Chairman for 2023 (3-0)
- Appointed David Tinkey as Vice-Chairman for 2023 (3-0)
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved closure of the 2021 hiring list (3-0)
- Approved conditional firefighter offers to Ryan Adams and Brian Stadter (3-0)
- Approved initiation of a new Lateral Firefighter hiring process (3-0)
Board of Police Commissioners
The Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners will consider several policy documents, including a letter on retired officer weapons surplus, the salary program and benefits policy, and a drone/UAS policy. They will also receive updates on the K9 unit, budget, and various department reports.
- Retired Officer Weapons Surplus Letter
- Salary Program And Benefits 04.03.01
- Drone Or UAS 01.18.02
- K9 Unit 2024 Budget Consideration
- 2024 Budget Process
The Board of Police Commissioners approved updates to the Salary Program and Benefits policy and a new Drone — Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) policy. The board also consented to transfer surplus duty weapons to two retiring officers. Chief Grimes provided updates on recruitment, equipment transitions, and retirement eligibility.
- Approved Salary Program and Benefits policy 04.03.01 (4-0)
- Approved Drone — Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) policy 01.18.02 (4-0)
- Consented to transfer surplus duty weapon to retired Corporal Tony West
- Consented to transfer surplus duty weapon to retired Sergeant Pete Fleck
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved January 24, 2023 special meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved January 24, 2023 executive session minutes (4-0)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals considered a request for a wall sign to exceed maximum size limits for a community rehab hospital. Both motions to approve and deny the request failed to reach a majority vote. The case will return on the next agenda.
- Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Variance BZDV-23-1 for community rehab hospital wall sign size: motion to approve failed (2-2)
- Variance BZDV-23-1 for community rehab hospital wall sign size: motion to deny failed (2-2)
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council will consider two annexation ordinances (Garner Phase II and 3885 N. State Road 267) in second reading with public hearings, and vote on resolutions adopting fiscal plans for each. It will also hear introductory rezoning requests from Carr Property Group and State Bank of Lizton, plus a fee waiver request from HSU Girl Scouts. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports from advisory boards.
- Ordinance #2023-02: Annex property at 7210 N. County Road 800 E. (Garner Phase II) - 2nd reading, public hearing
- Ordinance #2023-03: Annex property at 3885 N. State Road 267 - 2nd reading, public hearing
- Resolution #2023-04: Adopt fiscal plan for Garner Phase II annexation
- Resolution #2023-05: Adopt fiscal plan for 3885 N. State Road 267 annexation
- Introductory rezones: Carr Property Group (to NC and M3) and State Bank of Lizton
The Town Council approved the second reading of two annexation ordinances and adopted their corresponding fiscal plans. The council also approved a permit fee waiver for a local Girl Scout unit and authorized claim dockets.
- Approved Civil Town and Fire Territory Claim Dockets for $2,304,359.67 (4-0)
- Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance #2023-02 for annexation at 7210 N. County Road 800 E. (4-0)
- Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance #2023-03 for annexation at 3885 N. State Road 267 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-04 fiscal plan for 7210 N. County Road 800 E. (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-05 fiscal plan for 3885 N. State Road 267 (4-0)
- Approved $25 public gathering permit fee waiver for HSU Girl Scouts (3-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
Redevelopment Commission
The Brownsburg Redevelopment Commission and Redevelopment Authority will hold a special joint meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and consider motions to authorize preliminary plans for new economic development areas and tax increment finance allocation areas, specifically for the Wynne Farms Amendment and Northfield Drive Business Park West. The meeting also includes annual training and citizens comments.
- Election of officers for both the Redevelopment Commission and Redevelopment Authority
- Approval of December 6, 2022 RDC meeting minutes and executive session memorandum
- Approval of August 2, 2022 special joint meeting minutes (RDA)
- Motion to authorize preliminary plans for Wynne Farms Amendment economic development area
- Motion to authorize preliminary plans for Northfield Drive Business Park West economic development area
The Redevelopment Commission approved staff preparations to amend the Wynne Farms TIF area and create a new Economic Development Area at Northfield Drive Business Park West. The Commission and Authority also elected their respective officers for the term.
- Elected Al Salzman as RDC President (5-0)
- Elected Ted Roark as RDC Vice President (5-0)
- Elected Zach Parton as RDC Secretary (5-0)
- Elected Don Spencer as RDA President (3-0)
- Elected Marlon Webb as RDA Vice President (3-0)
- Elected Nate Ballard as RDA Secretary-Treasurer (3-0)
- Authorized staff to prepare plans to remove residential parcels from Wynne Farms TIF (5-0)
- Authorized staff to prepare plans for new Economic Development Area at Northfield Drive Business Park West (5-0)
Town Council
The Town Council approved a zoning change for 46 acres at Ronald Reagan Parkway and Raceway Boulevard to allow motorsports business uses. The council also approved claim dockets for the town and fire territory.
- Approved Ordinance #2023-01 to rezone 46 acres from AG to MS for motorsports business uses (4-0)
- Approved Civil Town and Fire Territory Claim Dockets for $3,539,535.75 (4-0)
- Approved January 12, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (4-0)
Board of Police Commissioners
The Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially approve recruitment plans for both non-experienced and lateral sworn officers, as well as announce sergeant and corporal promotions. The agenda includes standard procedural items like roll call and approval of the agenda.
- Non-Experienced Sworn Recruitment Plan
- Lateral Sworn Recruitment Plan
- Sergeant Promotion Announcement
- Corporal Promotion Announcement
The Board of Police Commissioners approved recruitment plans for both non-experienced and lateral sworn officers. The board also approved the promotion of two officers following a review process.
- Approved Non-Experienced Sworn Recruitment Plan (5-0)
- Approved Lateral Sworn Recruitment plan (5-0)
- Approved promotion of Corporal Chris Nelson to Sergeant (5-0)
- Approved promotion of Officer David Koelling to Corporal (5-0)
Advisory Plan Commission
The Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission is holding a special meeting on January 23, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The agenda includes a call to order, communications and committee reports, and the commission's annual training. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily procedural.
- Annual training for the Advisory Plan Commission
- Communications and committee reports
- Other matters that may come before the Commission
The commission approved development plans for a commercial addition at Brownsburg Station and an apartment complex by Westwind Construction. A primary plat for 7 Brew was approved, though its development plan was continued to a future meeting. The board also elected its 2023 leadership.
- Elected Brett Scowden (President), Richard Miller (Vice-President), and Paola Ranney (Recording Secretary)
- Approved December 28, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
- Approved Findings of Fact for Shelby Gravel Expansion and The Commerce Park at Brownsburg Raceway (6-0-0)
- Approved PSDP-22-27 Brownsburg Station Lot 8 commercial addition (6-0-0)
- Approved PSDP-22-29 Westwind Construction apartments with utility and stormwater conditions (6-0-0)
- Approved PCPP-22-12 7 Brew Primary Plat (6-0-0)
- Continued PSDP-22-30 7 Brew Development Plan to February 23 meeting (6-0-0)
Advisory Plan Commission
The Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission will elect officers, approve minutes and findings, and hold public hearings on three development plan requests: a 5,683 sq ft addition to a shopping center at 608 W Northfield Drive, a 10-acre apartment complex in West Wynne Farms, and a 7Brew coffee shop with drive-thru. They will also consider a primary plat for the 7Brew site. Several other cases are filed for future meetings.
- Development plan for 5,683 sq ft addition to shopping center at 608 W Northfield Drive (PSDP-22-27)
- Development plan for three apartment buildings on ~10 acres in West Wynne Farms (PSDP-22-29)
- Development plan for 7Brew coffee shop with drive-thru on ~1.55 acres (PSDP-22-30)
- Primary plat for 7Brew Brownsburg subdivision (PCPP-22-12)
- Approval of findings for Shelby Gravel Expansion and Commerce Park at Brownsburg Raceway rezone
The Commission elected its 2023 leadership and approved development plans for a commercial addition and an apartment complex. A primary plat for 7 Brew was approved, though its development plan was continued to a later meeting for further traffic and visibility review.
- Elected Brett Scowden (President), Richard Miller (Vice-President), and Paola Ranney (Recording Secretary)
- Approved December 28, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
- Approved Findings of Fact for Shelby Gravel Expansion and The Commerce Park at Brownsburg Raceway (6-0-0)
- Approved PSDP-22-27 Brownsburg Station Lot 8 commercial addition (6-0-0)
- Approved PSDP-22-29 Westwind Construction apartments with conditions for utility and stormwater approvals (6-0-0)
- Approved PCPP-22-12 7 Brew primary plat (6-0-0)
- Continued PSDP-22-30 7 Brew development plan to February 23rd for vision clearance and operations solutions (6-0-0)
Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board
The Executive Board elected its 2023 Chairman, Secretary, and attorney. The board approved several new job descriptions, general orders regarding vehicle usage and lateral transfers, and expense reports for late 2022.
- Elected Travis Tschaenn as Executive Board Chairman for 2023 (3-0)
- Elected Tina Betuker as Recording Secretary for 2023 (3-0)
- Appointed Tricia Leminger of Frost Brown Todd as attorney for 2023 (3-0)
- Approved expense reports for August through December 2022 (3-0)
- Approved disposal of 11 items and return of 4 radios to Hendricks County (3-0)
- Approved four job descriptions for Public Education Manager, Division Chief of Fire Training, Health and Safety Officer, and Support Services (3-0)
- Approved General Order 2022-1 regarding Staff Vehicle Usage (3-0)
- Approved General Order 2022-2 regarding Lateral Transfer Firefighters (3-0)
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council will hold public hearings and consider final adoption of a rezoning for 65 townhomes, as well as tax deductions for two motorsports-related properties. They will also introduce ordinances to rezone land for a motorsports business park and annex two properties. Consent items include approval of minutes and claim dockets.
- Ordinance #2022-29: Rezone 10 acres at SE corner of Bicentennial and B&O Trails from AG to M2 for 65 townhomes (2nd/3rd reading, final adoption)
- Resolution #2022-37C: Vacant building tax deduction for 843 E. Main Street (HMD Motorsports) - public hearing
- Resolution #2022-34C/35C: Tax deductions for Don Schumacher Motorsports property at 1681 E. Northfield Drive - public hearings
- Ordinance #2023-01: Rezone ~46 acres at NE corner of Ronald Reagan Parkway and Raceway Blvd from AG to MS for motorsports business uses (1st reading)
- Ordinance #2023-02/03: Annexations for property at 7210 N. County Road 800 E. (Garner Phase II) and 3885 N. State Road 267 (Indy Decorative Concrete) (1st reading)
The Town Council approved a rezoning request for 65 townhomes and advanced several other rezoning and annexation ordinances. The council also approved three resolutions related to Economic Revitalization Areas and two budget-related resolutions.
- Approved Ordinance #2022-29 to rezone 10 acres for 65 townhomes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2022-37C for vacant building tax deduction at 843 E. Main Street (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #2022-34C for Economic Revitalization Area at 1681 E. Northfield Drive (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2022-35C for personal property at 1681 E Northfield Drive (4-0)
- Approved 1st reading of Ordinance #2023-01 to rezone 46 acres for motorsports business uses (4-0)
- Approved 1st reading of Ordinance #2023-02 for voluntary annexation at 7210 N. County Road 800 E. (4-0)
- Approved 1st reading of Ordinance #2023-03 for voluntary annexation at 3885 N. State Road 267 (4-0)
- Approved $9,398,374.18 in Civil Town and Fire Territory Claim Dockets (4-0)
Board of Police Commissioners
The Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners will hold its January 2023 meeting, covering routine administrative items such as officer appointments, approval of minutes, and reports from the chief of police. The board will also consider a resignation letter and present the 2022 Top Gun Award. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Appointment of President, Vice President, Legal Counsel, and Secretary
- Consideration of December 2022 minutes and general fund expense report
- Update on lateral hires and promotion process
- Letter of resignation (document 04)
- 2022 Top Gun Award presentation
The Board of Police Commissioners elected Allan Bolante as President and Tim Cooper as Vice President. The board also voted to retain Jayson Marksberry as legal counsel and Kellie Cummins as secretary. Additionally, the board accepted the resignation of Federico Navarrete.
- Elected Allan Bolante as President (unanimous)
- Elected Tim Cooper as Vice President (unanimous)
- Approved retaining Jayson Marksberry as legal counsel (5-0)
- Approved retaining Kellie Cummins as Secretary (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Accepted resignation of Federico Navarrete (5-0)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Brownsburg Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to elect its 2023 officers, consider minutes from the November 28, 2022 meeting, and approve findings of fact for a gravel entrance spacing case (BZDV-22-15). No public hearings, continuances, old or new business are scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural, with routine items and reports.
- Election of 2023 President, Vice-President, and Recording Secretary
- Approval of minutes from November 28, 2022 regular meeting
- Approval of findings of fact for BZDV-22-15 (Shelby Gravel entrance spacing)
- Annual training and report from Director of Development Services
The Board elected its officers for 2023 and approved the minutes from the November 28, 2022 meeting. The Board also approved the Findings of Fact for a specific gravel entrance spacing case. No new business or public hearings were conducted.
- Elected Marlon Webb as 2023 President
- Elected Jeff Humphreys as 2023 Vice-President
- Elected Paola Ranney as 2023 Recording Secretary
- Approved November 28, 2022 regular meeting minutes (4-0-0)
- Approved Findings of Fact for BZDV-22-15 Shelby Gravel Entrance Spacing (4-0-0)
Town Council
The Brownsburg Town Council is holding a special meeting to appoint its 2023 president and vice president, and to appoint new board and commission members. The agenda also includes consideration of other matters that may come before the council. This is a procedural meeting focused on organizational appointments.
- Appointment of 2023 Town Council President and Vice President
- Appointment of new board and commission members
- Consideration of other matters that may come before the council
The Town Council elected its President and Vice President for 2023. The council and the Council President filled multiple vacancies across various town boards and commissions.
- Appointed Travis Tschaenn as Town Council President (4-0)
- Appointed Matt Simpson as Town Council Vice President (4-0)
- Appointed Al Zalzman and Will Shroyer to Redevelopment Commission (4-0 each)
- Appointed Robert McLaughlin to Economic Development Commission (4-0)
- Appointed Michael Zonder and Scott Grubbs to Park Board (4-0 each)
- Appointed Ray Kotarski and Don Spencer to Police Commission (4-0 each)
- Appointed Kathy Dillon to Indianapolis Water Service Advisory Board (4-0)
- Appointed Scott Doehrman to Area Plan Commission (4-0)