Anderson public meetings in 2022
33 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works awarded two bulk diesel fuel bids for 2023 to Petroleum Trader’s Corporation. The board also approved the 2023 holiday schedule.
- Awarded CATS 2023 Bulk Diesel Fuel Bid to Petroleum Trader’s Corporation at $3.6491 per gallon (Unanimous)
- Awarded Light & Power 2023 Bulk Diesel Fuel Bid to Petroleum Trader’s Corporation at $3.6881 per gallon (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Holiday Schedule (Unanimous)
- Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Board of Aviation Commissioners
The Board of Aviation Commissioners approved the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting. The board also unanimously approved claims for September 2022 totaling $63,612.08.
- Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved September 2022 claims in the amount of $63,612.08 (unanimous)
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works awarded two paving projects to Midwest Paving LLC and approved a consultant agreement for EP Collaboration. The board also passed a resolution fixing salaries for Utility Department officers and employees. Bids for 2023 Bulk Diesel Fuel were taken under advisement for further review.
- Awarded Grandview Golf Course Parking Lot paving to Midwest Paving LLC for $85,760.65 (Unanimous)
- Awarded 2023 Asphalt Milling to Midwest Paving LLC for $54,482.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved EP Collaboration Consultant Agreement with Lindi Conover for $36,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 15-22 fixing salaries for Utility Department officers and employees (Unanimous)
- Approved published claims in the amount of $5,885,440.02 (Unanimous)
- Took 2023 Bulk Diesel Fuel bids under advisement (Unanimous)
- Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Anderson Redevelopment Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from November 15, 2022, and authorized payment of several invoices. A proposed item regarding STAG USA Alternative Fuel Solutions was tabled.
- Approved November 15, 2022 minutes (4-0)
- Approved invoices totaling $119,259.12 (5-0)
- Tabled STAG USA Alternative Fuel Solutions company expansion
Board of Public Safety
The Board of Public Safety approved the hiring of two police officers and a contract for an emergency generator at fire headquarters. The board also approved several claims for payment and revoked a demolition order for a property on West 5th Street.
- Approved hiring Austin Massey and Rigoberto Rea as Police Officers (2-0)
- Approved $91,200 contract with Nugent Electric for fire headquarters generator (2-0)
- Approved Police department claims of $87,117.37 (2-0)
- Approved Fire department claims of $90,909.61 (2-0)
- Approved combined payroll total of $1,092,224.08 (2-0)
- Approved rehab and revoked demolition order for 1208 W 5th St (2-0)
- Approved MADCO Demolition as a new contractor (2-0)
- Approved changed 2023 meeting dates (2-0)
City Council
The Common Council adopted ordinances to create a Commission for Racial Equity and establish councilmanic districts. The council also approved residential tax abatement policies and granted itself read-only access to the city's financial system. Several economic revitalization resolutions for Tippmann Realty Partners and Nestle USA were approved.
- Adopted Ordinance 37-22 establishing the Commission for Racial Equity (9-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 44-22 establishing councilmanic districts (6-3)
- Adopted Ordinance 40-22 establishing residential tax abatement policies (9-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 35-22 granting Council read-only access to MUNIS financial system (6-3)
- Denied Ordinance 42-22 to amend monthly water user rates and charges (4-5)
- Tabled Ordinance 36-22 regarding a zone map change at 700-800 block of East 387 St (9-0)
- Approved Resolution 14-22 and 15-22 for Tippmann Realty Partners tax abatements (9-0)
- Approved Resolution 16-22 and 17-22 for Nestle USA tax abatements (9-0)
Board of Public Works
The Board approved the budgets for the Electric Utility, Stormwater Department, Wastewater Utility, and Water Utility. It also approved an amendment to the CDBG-CV Business Assistance Program and a private crossing amendment. Bids for 2023 Bulk Diesel Fuel were taken under advisement for further review.
- Approved Anderson Electric Utility budget (unanimous)
- Approved Anderson Stormwater Department budget (unanimous)
- Approved Anderson Wastewater Utility budget (unanimous)
- Approved Anderson Water Utility budget (unanimous)
- Approved Precision Strip Private Crossing amendment (unanimous)
- Approved CDBG-CV Business Assistance Program amendment (unanimous)
- Took 2023 Bulk Diesel Fuel bids under advisement (unanimous)
- Approved published claims totaling $2,444,096.46
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works approved a contract for substation upgrades and a change order for curb and sidewalk work. Quotes for golf course parking and asphalt milling were taken under advisement for further review. The board also approved published claims totaling $3,146,422.84.
- Awarded Substation Upgrades to Power Construction Group for $1,221,507.42 (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #1 for Curb & Sidewalks at Dewey, 14th, and Halford Streets for $3,400.00 (Unanimous)
- Took quotes for Grandview Golf Course Parking Lot and 2023 Asphalt Milling under advisement (Unanimous)
- Approved published claims in the amount of $3,146,422.84 (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 22, 2022 (Unanimous)
Board of Public Safety
The Board of Public Safety approved a construction contract for interior work at Fire Station #4. The board also approved the 2023 meeting dates and various department claims and payroll.
- Approved $54,711 contract for Earl’s Re-modeling for Fire Station #4 interior construction (2-0)
- Approved Police department claims of $51,260.19 (2-0)
- Approved Fire department claims of $311,938.28 (2-0)
- Approved combined payroll of $1,129,301.40 (2-0)
- Approved 2023 meeting dates (2-0)
- Approved minutes from 11-10-22 (2-0)
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works approved the donation of vacant land to PathStone Housing Corporation of Indiana, Inc. The board also authorized the purchase of three pieces of street equipment and approved published claims.
- Approved donation of vacant land at 2118 Fletcher Street Lot 12 & 99 to PathStone Housing Corporation of Indiana, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Hamm HD roller for $56,109.00 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Leeboy Paver for $210,703.00 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Leeboy Tack Tank for $22,038.00 (unanimous)
- Approved published claims in the amount of $2,304,293.05 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The Common Council introduced Ordinance 22-22 regarding monthly water user rates and charges. No votes were taken and no decisions were made because the meeting adjourned early after a council member left, resulting in a lack of quorum.
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works approved a Tracker Filing that will increase residential customer costs for early 2023. The board also authorized the purchase of a new vehicle and approved participation in a state motor fuel budgeting program.
- Approved Tracker Filing for Jan-Mar 2023, increasing average residential customer cost by $3.590 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 2022 Jeep Cherokee Latitude LUX 4x4 from Ed Martin for $38,139.00 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 14-22 to participate in the Indiana Bond Bank Motor Fuel Budgeting Program (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement for Precision Strip to install private railroad crossing gates at no cost to the City (unanimous)
- Approved $7,382,319.87 in published claims (unanimous)
- Took Substation Expansion Project bids under advisement (unanimous)
- Set December 6, 2022 bid date for 2023 Bulk Diesel Fuel for Light & Power (unanimous)
- Set December 13, 2022 bid date for 2023 Bulk Diesel Fuel for CATS (unanimous)
Anderson Redevelopment Commission
The Commission approved funds for a new roof and critical transmission main work at the Wheeler Water Treatment Plant. It also approved a resolution regarding Sirmax's purchase of SER and authorized over $110,000 in invoices.
- Approved October 11, 2022 minutes (5-0)
- Approved invoices totaling $110,557.68 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution ARC06-22 regarding Sirmax's purchase of SER (5-0)
- Approved Resolution ARC07-22 allocating funds for Wheeler Water Treatment Plant repairs (5-0)
- Approved $52,506.00 for Kingdom Roofing Systems to replace the Wheeler Water Treatment plant roof
- Approved funding not to exceed $450,000 for Culy Contracting Company to work on the Wheeler plant transmission main
Board of Aviation Commissioners
The Board of Aviation Commissioners approved October claims and authorized the Airport Manager to sign FAA documents for the 2023-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. The board also received a single proposal for flight school office space to be voted on in December.
- Approved October 2022 claims totaling $32,885.03 (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 18, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Granted Airport Manager authority to sign 2023-2030 Capital Improvement Plan documents for the FAA (Unanimous)
- Tabled vote on flight school office proposal from Jeff Air Pilot Services, L.L.C. until December 13 meeting
City Council
The Common Council adopted ordinances to join the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority and update flood plain regulations. The council also approved several tax abatement public hearing resolutions for Tippmann Reality Partners, LLC and extended a power sales contract through 2050.
- Adopted Ordinance 19-22: Zone map change from R-2 to R-3 at 2511 South Central Way (9-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 20-22: Membership in Central Indiana Regional Development Authority (9-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 35-22: Read-only access to MUNIS financial system until December (9-0)
- Passed first reading of Ordinance 36-22: Rezoning 700-800 block of East 38th St from I-3 to B-2 (8-1)
- Passed first and second readings of Ordinance 37-22: Establishing Commission for Racial Equity (9-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 38-22: Updated flood plain regulations (9-0)
- Adopted Resolution 11-22 and 12-22: Public hearings for Tippmann Reality Partners, LLC tax abatements (9-0)
- Adopted Resolution 13-22: Extended Indiana Municipal Power Agency contract through April 1, 2050 (9-0)
Board of Public Safety
The Board approved a resolution for the disposal of firearms found or turned into the Anderson Police Department. Members also approved payroll and department claims totaling $2,211,176.11. A demolition order for 1208 W 5th St. was continued to December 12, 2022.
- Approved Safety Board Resolution 1-22 to authorize disposal of firearms (3-0)
- Approved Police department claims of $48,065.17 (3-0)
- Approved Fire department claims of $314,129.36 (3-0)
- Approved combined payroll of $1,848,981.58 (3-0)
- Continued order to remove 1208 W 5th St. until December 12, 2022 (3-0)
- Accepted minutes from 10-24-22 (3-0)
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works unanimously approved two resolutions recommending actions to the Common Council. These include the issuance of revenue bonds for waterworks improvements and the adoption of new water utility rates and charges.
- Approved Resolution 12-22 recommending issuance of Waterworks Revenue Bonds (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 13-22 recommending new rates and charges for the Water Utility (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from Vicky and Kevin Karr to build a detached accessory building/garage in the front yard at 2203 Cottonwood Drive. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and adjournment.
- Variance request for a detached accessory building/garage in the front yard at 2203 Cottonwood Drive
Board of Public Works
The Board approved published claims totaling $16,776,133.42. The board also tabled bids for 2023 bulk diesel fuel after no bids were received and one was reported lost in the mail.
- Approved published claims in the amount of $16,776,133.42
- Tabled 2023 bulk diesel fuel bids (unanimous)
- Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works approved the meeting minutes from October 18, 2022. The Board also approved published claims totaling $3,302,572.73.
- Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved published claims in the amount of $3,302,572.73
Board of Public Safety
The Board of Public Safety approved the hiring of Leesha Thacker as a new Anderson Police Department officer (3-0) and approved Safety Board Resolution 1-22 for Flock Safety license plate readers (3-0). Minutes from October 10, 2022, were accepted, and claims totaling $1,333,377.88 were approved, including police, fire, and payroll claims. A vehicle was also decommissioned for sale.
- Approved new police officer Leesha Thacker (3-0)
- Approved Safety Board Resolution 1-22 for Flock Safety license plate readers (3-0)
- Approved minutes from October 10, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved police department claims of $177,884.72 (3-0)
- Approved fire department claims of $48,771.09 (3-0)
- Approved combined payroll of $1,106,722.07 (3-0)
- Approved decommission of vehicle #606 (VIN 1FMEU72E26UA42355) for sale (3-0)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to review a special exception request for a hospital expansion. The board will also review minutes from November 8 and December 1, 2021.
- Petition #19-22: Special Exception for a 39,600 sq. ft. addition ($17 million) at 1515 North Madison Avenue
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board will consider multiple requests for variances and special exceptions regarding setbacks, building heights, and land use. Items include a front yard setback request at 818 Francis Drive and an automobile filling station proposal at 3228 Nichol Avenue.
- Variance from front yard setback at 818 Francis Drive
- Special exception and building height variance at 7610 Accelerator Drive
- Special exception for an automobile filling station at 3228 Nichol Avenue
- Variances regarding a detached accessory building at 2113 Noble Street
Revolving Loan Fund Board
The Anderson Revolving Loan Fund Board will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a request from Creatures of Habit. An executive session will be held to discuss portfolio financials.
- Creatures of Habit request
- Approval of July 12, 2022 minutes
- Executive session regarding portfolio financials
Revolving Loan Fund Board
The board will meet to approve the July 12, 2022, minutes and review a request from Creatures of Habit. An executive session is scheduled at 9:00am to discuss portfolio financials.
- Approval of July 12, 2022, minutes
- Creatures of Habit request
- Executive session regarding portfolio financials
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider several variance and special exception requests. The board will also appoint a new Chairperson and Vice-chairperson following the departure of John Suko.
- Petition #12-22: Special Exception for a Fill in the 2200 block of West 534 Street
- Petition #14-22 and #14A-22: Size and height variances for an accessory building at 2320 West 67th Street
- Petition #15-22: Front yard setback variance at 818 Francis Drive
- Petition #16-22: Special Exception for an Amended I-3 Planned Industrial Development at 7610 Accelerator Drive
- Petition #16A-22 and #16B-22: Loading berth and building height variances at 7610 Accelerator Drive
Revolving Loan Fund Board
The Anderson Revolving Loan Fund Board will meet to review a loan request and approve previous minutes. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss portfolio financials.
- Additional loan request from Jessi Ely for Salon 12:7
- Approval of June 8, 2022 minutes
Revolving Loan Fund Board
The board will meet to approve the June 8, 2022 minutes and review an additional loan request from Jessi Ely for Salon 12:7. An executive session is scheduled at 9:00am to discuss financial portfolio details.
- Loan request: Jessi Ely, Salon 12:7
- Executive session regarding financial portfolios
Revolving Loan Fund Board
The Anderson Revolving Loan Fund Board will meet to consider a new loan request and a loan renewal. An executive session will be held to discuss portfolio financials.
- New loan request from Jessi Ely for Salon 12:7
- Loan renewal for Action Entertainment
- Approval of May 6, 2022 minutes
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider several land-use petitions. These include requests for variances regarding livestock and industrial storage, as well as special exceptions for industrial developments and fill operations.
- Petition #10-22: Variance for farm animals (livestock) at 507 West 60% Street
- Petition #11-22: Special Exception for Amended I-3 Planned Industrial Development at 4301 West 73*4 Street (Nestle USA Plant)
- Petition #12-22: Special Exception for a Fill in the 2200 block of West 534 Street
- Petition #13-22: Special Exception for Amended I-3 Planned Industrial Development at 7820 American Way
- Petitions #13A-22, #13B-22, #13C-22: Variances for outdoor storage, hard surfacing, and loading berth orientation at 7820 American Way
Revolving Loan Fund Board
The Anderson Revolving Loan Fund Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and consider a new loan request and a loan renewal. An executive session will be held to discuss portfolio financials.
- New loan request from Orcutt Properties LLC
- Loan renewal for Care Plus
- Executive session regarding portfolio financials
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board is considering several requests for special exceptions and variances. These include proposals for an automobile sales and leasing lot, a truck freight terminal, a detached accessory building, and the keeping of livestock.
- Petition #7-22: Special Exception for Automobile Sales and Leasing Lot at 1124 East 18th Street
- Petition #7A-22: Variance regarding residential proximity at 1124 East 18th Street
- Petition #8-22: Special Exception for Truck Freight Terminal at 5931 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
- Petition #8A-22: Variance regarding residential proximity at 5931 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
- Petition #9-22: Variance for a detached accessory building (Pole Barn) at 523 West 60th Street
Revolving Loan Fund Board
The Anderson Revolving Loan Fund Board will meet via Zoom to discuss portfolio financials and loan requests. The board will also consider an application for the defederalization of RLF funds.
- New loan request from Uranus Fudge Factory (FMB)
- Approval to apply for the defederalization of RLF funds
- Approval of November 16, 2021 minutes