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Anderson public meetings in 2025

162 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 30, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board awarded demolition contracts for five properties to two firms

The Board of Public Works approved demolition contracts for two properties with Shroyer Solutions and three properties with Yardberry, each unanimously. It also unanimously rejected the demolition bid for 2202 Pearl Street due to paperwork errors.

Tue Dec 23, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $818,213.33 write‑off of uncollectible utility accounts

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved the minutes from the December 16 meeting. It approved a write‑off of $818,213.33 for uncollectible miscellaneous utility accounts and approved two professional services agreements, one with Leswego Corp. dba Anglin Equipment and another with Hanka Advisor, LLC for 2026. The board also took several construction bids under advisement and approved published claims totaling $3,537,027.42.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Board of Aviation Commissioners

Board to approve 2026 air traffic control contract and revised airport rules

The Board of Aviation Commissioners will meet to approve November 2025 claims totaling $76,311.24, consider a contract for air traffic control services in 2026, and adopt revised airport rules and regulations.

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✓ Decided: Board approved 2026 air traffic control contract with Kevin Roche

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18 meeting and the November 2025 claims totaling $76,311.24. It also unanimously approved the updated air traffic control contract for 2026. The review of the revised Rules and Regulations was tabled, and the board unanimously allowed tenant Jonathon Carver to keep renting while he works to make his airplane air‑worthy.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved $9.18 million in published claims

The Board approved the December 9 meeting minutes and two professional services agreements for Sharon Riddle ($75,000 salary) and Neal McKee ($143,500 salary). It also approved the replat of Lot 9 in Townsend Estates for a WAWA store, two water‑project change orders totaling $102,742, and the published claims totaling $9,175,334.57. All motions passed unanimously.

Thu Dec 11, 2025

City Council

City Council to adopt ordinance changing zone map for 2444 & 2448 Delaware St.

The Anderson City Council will consider several items, including approving the November 13 meeting minutes and hearing a communication from Economic Development Director Greg Winkler. Council members will vote on appointments to the Economic Development Commission and the Redevelopment Commission. The council will introduce an ordinance to amend the city’s zone map for properties at 2444 and 2448 Delaware Street. Several resolutions will be considered, including a fund transfer for the General Fund‑Police and designating economic revitalization areas for FITT R.E. and Double M Properties.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts two revitalization resolutions, zoning ordinance, and $200K police transfer

The Anderson City Council approved the meeting minutes with a 6‑1 vote (one abstention). It adopted two economic revitalization resolutions, a zoning ordinance changing two parcels from R‑3 to R‑4, and a $200,000 fund transfer for the police department, each with a 7‑0 vote. The council also reappointed two members to the Redevelopment Commission and appointed Rachel Landers to the Economic Development Commission.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Commission to consider Draw #21 for Kennmar Project

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will review the minutes from its November 25 meeting, examine financial invoices, and decide on Action on Draw #21 for the Kennmar Project. These items are on the agenda for the December 9 public meeting.

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✓ Decided: Approved $504,193.95 KennMar draw and $1.01M invoices

The commission approved the November 25 meeting minutes (3‑yes, 0‑no). It approved invoices totaling $1,010,893.90 (3‑yes, 0‑no). It also approved Draw #21 for the KennMar project in the amount of $504,193.95 (4‑yes, 0‑no). No other actions were decided.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved 2026 utility budgets and $2 M in contracts

The Board approved the 2026 budgets for the electric, stormwater, wastewater, and water utilities. It also approved an engineering services agreement for lead service line inventory, a software licensing agreement for the Lafayette Treatment Plant, and the published claims totaling $2,047,251.92. Additionally, the Board awarded the Rolling Hills concrete street repairs contract for $172,088.50.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider rezoning for 200‑apartment project at Lindberg Rd

The Anderson Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several petitions, including a rezoning from R‑2 to R‑4 for a proposed 200‑apartment development at the southwest corner of Lindberg Road and South Rangeline Road. Other items include primary plats for the Sugar Fork Subdivision and the Crew Carwash Subdivision, and multiple industrial zone map changes. Several of these petitions have been tabled or continued in prior meetings.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board reviews $1.4 million in police, fire and payroll claims

The Anderson Board of Public Safety will discuss new hires for the police department and review the latest claim totals. The claims total $1,399,789.18, broken down into $69,530.97 for police, $81,996.51 for fire, and $1,248,261.70 for payroll. The board will also consider the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $1.25 million police payroll claim

The Board of Public Safety approved the hiring of four new police officers, voting 2‑0. It also approved the meeting minutes from November 24, 2025, with a 2‑0 vote. Police claims of $69,530.97, fire department claims of $81,996.51, and payroll claims of $1,248,261.70 were each approved unanimously (2‑0).

Fri Dec 5, 2025

Revolving Loan Fund Board

Revolving Loan Fund Board to meet in Executive Session

The Revolving Loan Fund Board will meet in an executive session to discuss financials within the Board's portfolio.

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Fri Dec 5, 2025

Revolving Loan Fund Board

Board will act on Awaken Spa request and approve prior meeting minutes

The Revolving Loan Fund Board will approve the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. It will then consider the Awaken Spa request, which is listed as bankable. A miscellaneous item will also be addressed.

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✓ Decided: Board approves moratorium for Awaken Spa, accepts prior minutes

The board unanimously approved a principal and interest moratorium for Awaken Spa through April 28, 2026, requiring the business to provide year‑end 2025 profit and loss and balance‑sheet statements by February 28, 2026 and to meet with Bankable by that date. The board also unanimously accepted the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board reviews multiple special exception and variance petitions, including Walmart

The Anderson Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider four petitions. Petition #13-25 seeks a special exception for a clinic/health center at 7307 Quality Circle. Petition #14-25 requests a variance for a detached accessory building at 611 Country Club Lane. Petition #15-25 and related sub‑petitions request a special exception and several variances for an automobile filling station on South Scatterfield Road.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Park Board

Board will approve 2026 rates for Grandview Golf Course

The Anderson Park Board will first approve the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. It will then hear reports from the Business Administrator and various park and recreation managers. The board will decide on the 2026 rate approvals for Grandview Golf Course and adopt the 2026 board meeting dates. A park rental request will also be considered before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Park Board meeting concluded without recorded decisions

The board reviewed the November financial and program reports and discussed updates from the Grandview Pro Shop, maintenance, and the interim superintendent. An action items list was noted for Grandview Golf Course 2026 rate approvals and the 2026 board meeting dates, but the minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No substantive decisions were documented.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved purchase of a $29,554.78 Maverick vehicle

The Anderson Board of Public Works unanimously approved the minutes from the November 25 meeting and took several bid packages under advisement. It also approved a salary resolution, a secondary plat for a McDonald’s subdivision, a vehicle purchase, a pay application for Atlas Excavating, and the published claims totaling $2,503,408.28.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Commission will vote on a fund pledge for a new park project

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will consider a resolution pledging funds for a park project. It will also act on Draw #20 for the KennMar Project and review the 2026 spending plan. These items are on the agenda for the November 25, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves funding pledge for Athletic Park project (3‑2 vote)

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission approved the ARC07‑25 resolution pledging funds for the Athletic Park project, with a vote of three yes and two no. The commission also unanimously approved a $786,146.52 draw for the KennMar project and approved the 2026 Spending Plan by a 3‑2 vote. Earlier motions to adopt the October 14 minutes and to approve invoices totaling $6,093,294.68 passed unanimously.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $1.898M in claims and adopts prior meeting minutes

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved published claims totaling $1,898,521.76. No other business was taken.

Mon Nov 24, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board will consider the Firefighter contract and review city financial claims

The Anderson Board of Public Safety will meet on November 24, 2025 at 4:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. The agenda includes discussion of the Firefighter contract. It will also review the city’s recent claims totals of $1,465,083.21 broken down by police, fire, and payroll. Additional items cover clean‑up work at 208 ½ West 12th Street and 2314 Cedar Street.

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✓ Decided: Board approves police, fire, payroll claims and 2026 meeting schedule

The board approved the minutes from the November 10 meeting. It also approved police, fire and payroll claims totaling $1,465,083.21, and authorized bids for cleanup at 2314 Cedar Street. The board adopted the 2026 meeting date schedule.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Board of Aviation Commissioners

Board to approve $72,374.60 claims and new ATC services contract

The Board will vote on approving October 2025 claims totaling $72,374.60. It will also consider a contract with Kevin Roche to provide air traffic control services at the airport in 2026. Additional items include adopting the 2026 meeting schedule and reviewing revised airport rules and regulations. Minutes from the October meeting will be approved.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously amends airport CIP to add two box hangars and delay 2026 phase

The board approved the minutes from the October 16 meeting and approved October claims totaling $72,374.60. It unanimously amended the airport’s Capital Improvement Plan to add two box hangars and push back the construction phase of the 2026 project. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $9.2M in published claims

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved a series of financial and project actions, including a $9,202,758.27 claim payment. It also authorized fund transfers, change orders, bid dates for street work and utility services, a new power cost factor, and awarded demolition contracts for several properties.

Thu Nov 13, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider zoning map change for 2444 and 2448 Delaware St.

The Anderson City Council will approve minutes from a special meeting on Oct. 2, 2025 and a regular meeting on Oct. 9, 2025. Council members will hear a first reading of Ordinance 30‑25 adding a Community Cat Program to the animal‑mistreatment code. A tabled Ordinance 23‑25 proposes a zone‑map change for the properties at 2444 and 2448 Delaware Street. Additional items include a tax‑abatement ordinance and two preliminary declaratory resolutions setting public‑hearing dates for FITT R.E. and Double M properties.

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✓ Decided: City adopts Ordinance 32-25 establishing residential tax abatement policies

The council adopted Ordinance 30-25 creating a community cat TNR program and Ordinance 32-25 setting policies for residential tax abatements, each passing with a 6‑0 vote. Resolutions 14-25 and 15-25 were adopted to set public hearing dates for two development projects. Ordinance 23-25, which rezones two Delaware Street parcels, passed its first and second readings. The council also suspended its rules and approved the meeting minutes, all unanimously.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $5.41M in published claims

The board approved the November 4, 2025 minutes and took multiple water‑system improvement bids under advisement. It also approved a revised bid date of Jan 13, 2026 for the Division IV Part 1 Lift Station Improvement Project and adopted the 2026 holiday schedule. Finally, the board approved published claims totaling $5,413,879.79.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board of Public Safety to review fire department remodel contract and claims totaling $1.38M

The Board of Public Safety will meet to review claims totaling $1,380,640.26 and discuss a fire department remodel contract. The board will also consider a municipal development item regarding demolition at 208/208 ½ West 12th.

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✓ Decided: Board approves hires, claims and fire department spending

The Board approved the hiring of two new Anderson Fire Department firefighters, Gavyn King and Kyren Winfrey. It also approved the police, fire and payroll claims totaling $99,877.74, $55,343.88 and $1,225,418.64 respectively. Additionally, the Board authorized a $44,930.00 remodel quote for Station #6 and a $48,806.90 purchase of a 2025 Ford Super Duty truck. All motions passed with a 2‑0 vote.

Wed Nov 5, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board will consider a special exception and a setback variance for a shopping center

The Anderson Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at 4:30 PM to consider two petitions. Petition #12-25 seeks a special exception for a B‑4 shopping center development submitted by Aaron Carl and Strategic Growth Advisors. Petition #12A-25 requests a variance from the 60‑ft front‑yard setback at the northeast corner of South Scatterfield Road and East 67th Street, the site of Meijer and Thrive Credit Union. The board will decide whether to grant these requests.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Park Board

Board will consider a park rental request

The Anderson Park Board will approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting, receive the Business Administrator’s financial report for October, hear updates from the interim superintendent and Grandview staff, and discuss a park rental request. No other decisions are listed.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $5.5M of published claims unanimously

The Board took the Phase 1 Water System Improvements bids for Contracts A and C under advisement. It awarded the reconstruction of Warren Miller Park restrooms to Fredricks, Inc. for $138,953. It approved the secondary plat for Lot #1 in the Singh Commercial Subdivision. Finally, it approved published claims totaling $5,502,466.28.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission will consider several subdivision and zoning petitions

The Anderson Plan Commission will review petitions for a primary plat of the Sugar Fork Subdivision, a zone map change from I-3 to I-1 industrial on East 38th Street, and secondary plats for a McDonald’s site on South Raible Avenue and for Lot 1 in the Singh Commercial Subdivision. Each item is listed on the agenda for discussion or decision at the October 28, 2025 meeting.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $14,212 change order for Lafayette water plant expansion

The Board of Public Works approved the October 21 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to take under advisement four bids for reconstructing public restrooms at Warren Miller Park. The board also approved Change Order #2 for the Lafayette Treatment Plant Expansion Project, amounting to $14,212.28, unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board reviews $1.68 million in claims and new police and fire hires

The Board of Public Safety will discuss hiring a new police officer and additional fire personnel. It will review claim totals of $1,677,217.12, broken down by police, fire, and payroll. Municipal development projects at several addresses will also be considered. No final decisions are noted in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $1.2M payroll claims and multiple police hires

The Board of Public Safety unanimously approved hiring three new police officers: Patrick DelTurco, Nathan Morrow and Blair Webster. It also approved police, fire and payroll expense claims totaling $1,677,217.12. The board continued the Hendricks Street property matter until Dec 1 2026 and approved demolitions at 214 Cottage Ave and 1004 W 1 St.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $3.4M in published claims

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved several project awards and financial items. It awarded the curb and sidewalk reconstruction contract to Edward & Jones, Concrete, Inc. for $203,150. It approved rights‑of‑way for the Park Road widening, a water transmission main change order, a pay application for Atlas Excavating, and the published claims totaling $3,414,039.57.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

Board of Aviation Commissioners

Board to approve $29,251.77 in September claims and discuss ATC schedule

The Aviation Commissioners will vote on the September 2025 meeting minutes and approve claims totaling $29,251.77. They will review the current fuel balance of $159,380.87 and airport traffic count. New business includes a proposal to change the air traffic control schedule to Monday‑Friday only and a declaration of surplus for a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria that is beyond repair.

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✓ Decided: Board designated an airport crew car as surplus property

The board unanimously approved the September 16 meeting minutes and the September 2025 expense claims totaling $29,251.77. A motion to declare a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria crew car surplus was carried. The proposal to change the ATC schedule to a Monday‑Friday format was tabled for future discussion.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Commission will act on Draw #19 for the KennMar redevelopment project

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will consider several project actions. Items include approving Draw #19 for the KennMar project, authorizing cleanup at 2800 and 2647‑2827 Nichol Avenue, reviewing the existing lease for 2823 Nichol Avenue, and evaluating a gate installation quote for the Meridian Street alley near 12th Street.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved $435,721.34 draw for KennMar project and multiple city contracts

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and $820,593.14 in invoices. It authorized a $435,721.34 city portion draw for the KennMar project, a $5,850 lawn‑cleanup contract for two Nichol Avenue parcels, a 90‑day vacate notice for the Hair Plus tenant, and a $5,758.56 gate installation at the Meridian Street alley. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $8.85M in published claims

The Board unanimously accepted the minutes from the October 7 meeting. It placed the curb and sidewalk reconstruction bids under advisement. It set bid dates of November 4 and November 12, 2025 for the North Anderson water main replacement phases. Finally, it approved published claims totaling $8,847,833.99.

Mon Oct 13, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board approves demolition of multiple city properties and vacates 301 Elva St

The Board of Public Safety will affirm demolition of a list of city-owned properties. It will also affirm an order to vacate 301 Elva Street. The board will note a new police department hire and review claim totals for police and fire departments.

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✓ Decided: Board approved police hires, paid $2.5M claims, and many demolition actions

The Board hired two new police officers, Kobe Smith and Lucas Coxe. It approved police, fire and payroll claims totaling $2,579,055.57. The board continued a property matter to the October 27 meeting and tabled the 2023 Cedar St. case. It also approved demolition of numerous city properties.

Thu Oct 9, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider zoning code amendments and animal ordinance

The Anderson City Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hear from the Economic Development Director. The primary business includes introducing four ordinances that amend the city's zoning code and one ordinance regarding animal treatment.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts zoning changes for gas stations and smoke shops

The council approved the minutes of the August meetings (8-0). Ordinance 30-25 establishing a community cat program passed its first reading (7-2). Ordinance 21-25 amending the zoning code for gas stations and smoke shops was adopted after first, second, and final readings (7-0 each). Ordinance 22-25 defining private driveways was also adopted, while a proposed zone map change (Ordinance 23-25) was tabled (7-0).

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Park Board

Park Board will approve minutes and review September financial and program updates

The Anderson Park Board will approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive the Business Administrator’s report on September accounts payable, payroll, and total park and recreation finances. The board will hear updates on programming, the Grandview Pro Shop, Grandview maintenance, and overall parks and recreation maintenance projects, and will consider a park rental request.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board awarded $377,900 chiller contract to Resolve Tech LLC

The Board of Public Works approved several items, including rejecting nonresponsive curb and sidewalk bids and setting new bid dates for those projects. It also approved the contract for new bus graphics, awarded a $377,900 outdoor air‑cooled liquid chiller to Resolve Tech LLC, and approved published claims totaling $2,402,288.90. All motions passed unanimously.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

City Council

Anderson City Council to consider tax rates and city employee salaries

The Common Council will hold a special meeting to introduce ordinances regarding appropriations and tax rates. The body will also review ordinances to set salaries for elected and appointed city officers and department staff for 2026.

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✓ Decided: City adopts 2026 budget and tax rates

The Anderson City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 20-25, setting the 2026 appropriations and tax rates. The council also approved six salary ordinances for elected officials, court and probation staff, city clerk staff, department heads, police executive staff, and fire executive staff, each passing 7‑0. No other actions were taken.

Wed Oct 1, 2025

Revolving Loan Fund Board

Board will discuss portfolio finances and pending loan applications

The Revolving Loan Fund Board will meet in an executive session on October 1, 2025. The meeting will focus on the financial status of the board’s loan portfolio and on reviewing pending loan applications. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $80,000 loan and forgave $506 interest, accepted minutes

The board unanimously accepted the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved an $80,000 loan to Mielke Way Coatings, taking a second‑mortgage position on two properties and a personal guarantee. The board also unanimously approved forgiving $506.02 of accrued interest on the Care Plus loan, with Key Bank abstaining from the vote.

Wed Oct 1, 2025

Revolving Loan Fund Board

Revolving Loan Fund Board to act on loan requests for Mielke Way Coatings and Care Plus

The Board will meet to approve minutes from May 8, 2025, and take action on two loan requests. An executive session will be held to discuss financial details of a pending application.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $80,000 loan for Mielke Way Coatings expansion

The board unanimously accepted the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved an $80,000 loan for Mielke Way Coatings, secured by a second mortgage on 201 Andover Road and 1715 W 53rd Street with a personal guarantee. The board also unanimously forgave $506.02 of accrued interest on the Care Plus loan, with Key Bank abstaining from the vote.

Tue Sep 30, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves $7.08 M in municipal claims

The Board approved the September 23 meeting minutes and took bids for curb and sidewalk reconstruction under advisement. It approved two replat requests: Outlot B for a Tropical Smoothie Café in Applewood Village and Lot #3 for a Thrive Credit Union at 67th Street and South Scatterfield. Finally, the Board approved published claims totaling $7,081,231.71.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board awards $230,340 mobile stage contract and approves water work payments

The Board of Public Works approved the September 16, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. It awarded the $230,340 contract for a 24’ × 20’ mobile stage to Stageline Mobile Stage, the lowest responsive bidder, also unanimously. The board approved pay applications 8 and 9 for Atlas Excavating’s work on Interceptor Phase IIA, again unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 1:32 p.m. by unanimous motion.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board to affirm demolition of multiple city properties

The Anderson Board of Public Safety will review claims totaling $235,745.06, with $110,970.66 for police and $124,774.40 for fire. It will consider new hires for both the Fire Department and the Police Department. The board will vote to affirm demolition of numerous city parcels, including 1314 Fairfax Street, 2451 Jackson Street, and 1127 West 24th Street.

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✓ Decided: Board approved hiring of two new fire department recruits

The Board of Public Safety approved the hiring of two new Anderson Fire Department recruits, John Parker and Bryce Wilson, with a 2‑0 vote. It also approved police claims of $110,970.66 and fire department claims of $124,774.40, each passing 2‑0. The board approved demolition of several properties, including 2451 Jackson St, 301 Elva St, 2310 Arrow Ave, and 4214 Delaware St, all with unanimous votes. Several other demolition proposals were tabled for future consideration, such as 1314 Fairfax St (2‑2 vote).

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $11.0M in published claims

The Board of Public Works approved several contracts and payments, including rights of way for Park Road widening, an asphalt paving contract, a change order for the Lafayette Treatment Plant expansion, and pay applications for Interceptor Phase IIA. It also took a bid for a mobile stage under advisement and approved the published claims totaling $11,008,646.72. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Board of Aviation Commissioners

Board approves $769,378.29 in August claims

The Board will approve the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and approve August 2025 claims totaling $769,378.29. Financial and airport manager reports will be presented, noting a fuel balance of $162,818.25 and a 130% increase in jet traffic. No old or new business items are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approved meeting minutes and $769,378.29 in claims

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19 meeting. It also unanimously approved the August 2025 claims totaling $769,378.29. No other business was acted upon.

Thu Sep 11, 2025

City Council

City Council meeting opens with procedural items only

The Anderson City Council will conduct opening remarks, an invocation, a pledge of allegiance, and roll call. No policy decisions, ordinances, or contracts are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Commission will act on repair work for the Sirmax rail spur

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will consider several actions, including approving repair work on the Sirmax rail spur contracted to Annex Railroad Contracting, LLC. It will also review invoices from Whitney Mosby related to the Bingham Square, LLC bankruptcy, appraisal services for 2720‑2724 Nichol Avenue, and funding draws for the KennMar Project. The meeting will include routine items such as a roll call, quorum declaration, approval of August 12 minutes, and a financial review.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved $1,308,675.38 in invoices and a $588,808 payment

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved the August 12 meeting minutes. It also approved invoices totaling $1,308,675.38, a $23,687.50 rail‑spur repair contract, $12,762.50 legal invoices, appraisals for two Nichol Avenue parcels, $26,583.70 soft‑costs for Draw #14, and $588,808.00 for Draw #18. All motions passed with no dissent.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Park Board

Anderson Park Board to review August financial and departmental reports

The Park Board will meet to approve minutes from August 1, 2023, and review financial reports. The session includes departmental updates on programming, maintenance, and the Grandview Pro Shop.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

City Council

Anderson council sets 2026 salaries and tax rates

The Anderson City Council will consider ordinances for 2026 appropriations, tax rates, and salaries for elected and appointed city officers, including the police and fire executive staff.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 20-25 for the 2026 budget

The council held a public hearing on Ordinance 20-25 and then moved it to first and second readings, each passing with a 9‑0 vote. Several salary ordinances for elected officials, appointive officers, and department staff also passed first and second readings unanimously. No final adoption was recorded, only the readings.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved five‑year solid‑waste disposal contract with Best Way

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved a five‑year agreement with Best Way for solid‑waste disposal, setting household rates from $15.00 in 2026 up to $16.88 in 2030. It also approved the bid date for the Brown Street curb and sidewalk reconstruction, took asphalt paving quotes for the 13th & Jackson Street lot under advisement, accepted the September 2 minutes, and approved $2,989,057.26 in published claims.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board of Public Safety to review $1.35 million in claims

The Board of Public Safety will meet to review claims totaling $1,353,213.84. The meeting includes a public hearing and discussions regarding municipal development properties.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $406,936 ambulance purchase and multiple budget items

The Board of Public Safety approved the meeting minutes and paid claims for the police ($39,345.51), fire department ($55,246.21) and combined payroll ($1,044,462.26). It also approved the purchase of a Braun ambulance for $406,936 and the disposition of an old fire‑department golf cart. Additional approvals included transferring five surplus laptops to Madison County IT and ratifying the 2026‑2029 FOP contract.

Thu Sep 4, 2025

Revolving Loan Fund Board

September 4 Revolving Loan Fund Board meeting cancelled

The Revolving Loan Fund Board meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025, was cancelled. The original agenda included a loan request for Care Plus from Key Bank.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $1.25M water utility property purchase

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved several items, including the bid date for a 24’ x 20’ mobile stage, the secondary plat for the Jessica Lee Landing subdivision, a replat creating two lots in the West Central Historical District, and a $1,252,560 purchase agreement for water utility property. It also approved a resolution authorizing that purchase, rejected a sole bid for water‑pollution work, set a bid date for a lift‑station improvement project, and approved $3,929,249.26 in published claims.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board rejects trash/recycling bids and sets asphalt paving quote date

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19 meeting. It unanimously rejected the current trash and recycling service bids and will develop a solid waste agreement under Indiana Code 39-9-30-5.3. The board also unanimously approved a quote date of September 9, 2025 for asphalt paving of the parking lot at 13th & Jackson Street.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to hear three subdivision petitions and two zoning amendments

The Anderson Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to review three subdivision petitions: Sugar Fork Subdivision on East 67th Street, Jessica Lee Landing Subdivision on West 8th Street, and a replat of Lot #58 in John Davis’s 1st Addition. The meeting will also consider two zoning code amendments proposed by the Municipal Development Department regarding restrictions on certain businesses and private driveway requirements.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board of Public Safety to hear $1.7M in claims and fire department roof quote

The Anderson Board of Public Safety will hold a public hearing to review a total of $1,693,433.43 in claims, including $88,307.49 for police, $390,025.21 for fire, and $1,215,100.73 in combined payroll. The board will also discuss a roof quote for the fire department. This is a procedural meeting with no ordinances or new policies on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $1.2M combined payroll for police and fire departments

The board approved police and fire department claims totaling $2,083,458.64 and a combined payroll of $1,215,100.73, each passing with a 2‑0 vote. It also approved specific fire department repairs, equipment purchases, and clean‑up orders for three properties, each with a ten‑day deadline and a table until the September 8, 2025 meeting.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

City Council

Council to approve Complete Streets guidelines for future Anderson development

The Anderson Common Council will hold a special meeting to introduce and vote on a resolution adopting Complete Streets guidelines. These guidelines aim to guide future development in Anderson by prioritizing safe and accessible streets for all users.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved Complete Streets guidelines (8-0)

On August 21, 2025, the Anderson City Council voted on Resolution 13-25. The council approved the “Complete Streets” guidelines and policy to guide future development in Anderson with a vote of 8-0. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

City Council

Anderson City Council to hold 2026 budget hearings over two evenings

The Anderson City Council will conduct public budget hearings on August 20 and 21, 2025, with each department presenting its proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year. The hearings are scheduled in the Economic Development Conference Room and will be livestreamed.

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✓ Decided: City Council held budget hearings; no decisions were made

The Anderson City Council met on August 20 and 21, 2025 for budget hearings. Council members were present and absent as listed, and the mayor, department heads, and other officials presented their respective budgets. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $9.12 million in published claims

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting. It also approved two Home‑ARP administrative manuals, a new power‑tracking factor for the last three months of 2025, and a non‑exclusive license agreement with AT&T. Finally, the Board approved published claims totaling $9,122,214.93.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Board of Aviation Commissioners

Board of Aviation Commissioners to review July claims and fuel reports

The Board of Aviation Commissioners will meet to approve July 2025 claims and review financial reports. The meeting includes updates on airport staffing and a report from CHA regarding the current Capital Improvement Plan and construction projects.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved July 2025 expense claims

The Board of Aviation Commissioners approved the minutes from the July 15 meeting unanimously. They also approved July 2025 expense claims totaling $15,833.94, with the motion passing unanimously. No other business was acted upon.

Thu Aug 14, 2025

City Council

Anderson City Council to consider Complete Streets policy and economic revitalization

The Common Council will discuss a policy for future street development and a designation for an economic revitalization area. The meeting includes a report from the Director for Economic Development and a discussion regarding flooding in the North Crest Addition.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts ordinance updating city code and approves revitalization area

The council adopted Ordinance 19-25, which codifies recent legislation, with a unanimous vote. It approved Resolution 12-25 designating an economic revitalization area at 1426 W 538? Street, including a $270,000 project and a three‑year tax abatement. The council also suspended rules for the meeting and tabled Resolution 9-25 on a Complete Streets policy until a special meeting. All actions were approved 7‑0.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Commission to act on rules and KennMar Project payment

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will meet to consider action on commission rules and a specific project draw. The body will also review minutes from July meetings and current invoices.

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✓ Decided: Commission adopted new procedural rules for public meetings

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission approved its draft procedural rules with a 4‑1 vote. The commission also approved invoices totaling $488,166.09 (5‑0) and authorized a $15,954.79 payment for Draw #17 of the KennMar Project (4‑0, 1 abstention). Earlier minutes from July meetings were approved unanimously.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $95K water clarifier part and $3.35M claims

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved ordering a drive assembly for Clarifier #1 from Walker Process for $95,000. The board further approved the published claims totaling $3,350,780.40. The meeting adjourned at 1:37 p.m.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board of Public Safety to review $1.35 million in claims and property removals

The Board of Public Safety will review claims totaling $1,353,213.84. The meeting includes discussions on municipal development regarding specific property actions in the city.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $1.22 M combined payroll for police and fire

The Board of Public Safety unanimously approved the police claim of $63,573.17, the fire claim of $69,334.35, and the combined payroll of $1,220,306.32. It also approved the demolition of 1412 Cedar St and 120 Sherman St, and the vacate orders for 1327 Central Ave and 806/806 % East 20" St. All motions passed with a 2‑0 vote.

Wed Aug 6, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider variance for accessory building at 1707 Lora Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review one petition for a zoning variance. The board will also review minutes from meetings held on March 5, April 2, and July 2, 2025.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

Park Board

Anderson Park Board to review July financial and programming reports

The Park Board will review financial reports for July, including accounts payable and payroll. The board will also receive updates on programming, the Grandview Pro Shop, and maintenance projects. A park rental request is listed for action.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $4,301,777.79 in published claims

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved the published claims totaling $4,301,777.79. It also approved a Park Road widening inspection contract with Lochmueller Group for up to $99,000. Additionally, demolition contracts were awarded to Shroyer Solutions, Inc. and Yardberry for the listed properties.

Thu Jul 31, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Anderson Redevelopment Commission to meet in executive session

The commission is meeting in an executive session to discuss strategy for pending litigation and a real property transaction. No final actions will be taken during this session.

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✓ Decided: Commission held executive session to discuss litigation strategy, no actions taken

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission met in an executive session on July 31, 2025. Members discussed strategy for pending litigation and a real property transaction. No final action was taken and no other matters were addressed.

Thu Jul 31, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Commission to review purchase of former Speedway gas station

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will meet to discuss litigation regarding Bingham Square and the purchase of a property at 2501 Nichol Avenue. The body will also take action on payments for the KennMar Project.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved settlement of Bingham Square mortgage and two project payments

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission voted unanimously to accept the bankruptcy attorney's recommendation to settle the commission's second mortgage, note, and taxpayer agreement on the Bingham Square property at 2725 W. 16th Street. It also approved payment of Draw #15 for $62,409.56 and Draw #16 for $181,972.25 related to the KennMar Project. The agenda item reviewing the former Speedway gas station purchase was removed.

Tue Jul 29, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves demolition bids, $4.88M claims and accepts prior minutes

The board unanimously accepted the minutes from the July 22 meeting. It also unanimously took under advisement the demolition bids for six properties on Central Avenue, East 20th Street, Fletcher Street, Jackson Street, and McKinley Street. Finally, the board unanimously approved the published claims totaling $4,878,808.03.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board of Public Safety reviews $1.4 million in claims

The Board of Public Safety is meeting to review claims totaling $1,440,661.11. The agenda includes a public hearing and a review of payroll and department expenses.

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✓ Decided: Board approves police, fire claims and payroll, extends container home deadline

The Board of Public Safety approved the police claims of $79,571.68, the fire claims of $92,918.77, and the combined payroll of $1,268,170.66, each with a 2‑0 vote. It also voted to extend the deadline for the container home at 1523 Arrow Ave to August 25, 2025, again by a 2‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved multiple contracts and claims, all unanimously

The Board approved the July 15 meeting minutes. It took the $6,926,000 bid for the Division IV Part 1 Lift Station under advisement. The Board approved a $20,796 professional service agreement with Perkin Elmer and an agreement with DB Engineering for construction inspection. Finally, the Board approved published claims totaling $9,622,307.69.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

Board of Aviation Commissioners

Board of Aviation Commissioners to review claims and hangar lease

The Board of Aviation Commissioners will meet to approve June 2025 claims and review financial and traffic reports. The board is continuing discussions regarding the construction of two new box hangars.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved June minutes and $28,232.57 in claims

The Board of Aviation Commissioners approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also approved the June 2025 expense claims totaling $28,232.57, with a check scheduled for July 18, 2025, again unanimously.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

Board of Public Works

Board to award 2025 Park Road Rehabilitation and Widening Project

The Board of Public Works will meet to award a contract for the 2025 Park Road Rehabilitation and Widening Project. The board will also review and approve claims for various city departments.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves park road contract, claims and prior minutes

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting unanimously. It awarded the 2025 Park Road Rehabilitation and Widening Project to Midwest Paving, Inc. for $1,716,469.69, also unanimously. The board then approved published claims totaling $6,358,701.23, again unanimously.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board of Public Safety to review demolition and claims

The Board of Public Safety will meet to review claims totaling $2,697,740.63. The agenda includes discussions on municipal development and specific property demolitions.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $2.5M payroll and multiple demolition actions

The Board of Public Safety approved the minutes from three prior meetings. It authorized police and fire claims totaling $162,000 and a combined payroll of $2,535,759.04. The board ordered the removal of a container home at 1523 Arrow Ave, tabled action on 1412 Cedar St until August 11, 2025, and approved several emergency demolition requests, including 1327 Central Ave and 2236 Park Ave.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Economic Development Commission

Commission to consider residential tax abatements for two properties

The Economic Development Commission is meeting to review and recommend residential tax abatements for two specific addresses. The body will also approve the minutes from the June 12, 2025, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved meeting minutes and two tax abatements

The Economic Development Commission approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (3‑0). It approved a six‑year residential tax abatement for James Taylor at 4604 Malus Blvd, Evergreen Valley Addition, Lot 136 (3‑0). It also approved a three‑year residential tax abatement for David and Teresa Irick at 3138 Waterway Blvd, Lake Clearwater Addition, Lot 34 (3‑0).

Thu Jul 10, 2025

City Council

Council considers zoning change for 3131 E 67th Street and city annexations

The Anderson Common Council will discuss a zone map change and the annexation of adjacent territory. The body is also reviewing ordinances for economic development target areas and salary adjustments for city officers and employees.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts multiple ordinances, including rezoning 3131 E 67th St

The council approved the June 12 meeting minutes (6‑0). It adopted Ordinance 14-25 rezoning 3131 E 67th St, Ordinance 15-25 granting a six‑year tax abatement for 4604 Malus Blvd, Ordinance 16-25 annexing 7.5 acres, Ordinance 17-25 granting a three‑year tax abatement for 3138 Waterway, and Ordinance 18-25 fixing salaries for appointed officers. The council also adopted Resolution 10-25 and Resolution 11-25 and tabled Resolution 9-25.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $42,361.40 water main change order and two Fuller Well adjustments

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved Change Order #1 for the Division I Water Transmission Main‑Lafayette Water Treatment Plant to Cross Street Project, increasing costs by $42,361.40. Additionally, the board unanimously approved Change Order #1 for the Division III Fuller Well Project, reducing costs by $16,100.00, and Change Order #2 for the same project, adding $35,000.00 for security fencing.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Commission considers funding purchase of 2800 and 2813 Nichol Avenue

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will meet to review financial invoices and a request from the Comptroller's Office. The body is considering a resolution to allocate funds for the purchase of two parcels on Nichol Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Approved $7M loan to electric utility and $304.5K land purchase

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting and invoices totaling $152,853.26. It also approved a temporary loan of up to $7,000,000 for the Anderson Electric Utility and allocated $304,500 to purchase parcels at 2800 and 2813 Nichol Avenue.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Anderson Redevelopment Commission to discuss real property transaction strategy

The Commission is meeting in an executive session to discuss strategy for a real property transaction. No final action will be taken during this session.

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✓ Decided: Commission held executive session, no actions taken

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission met in executive session on July 31, 2025 to discuss strategy for pending litigation and a real property transaction. No final action was taken on any matter. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 pm.

Wed Jul 2, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to review sign variances for RaceTrac and livestock request

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four petitions for variances and a special exception. These requests involve signage for a new gas station, livestock permissions, building size requirements, and an event center.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025

Park Board

Park Board to review rental requests for Dickman Town Center

The Anderson Park Board will review monthly financial reports and maintenance updates. The board is deciding on two rental requests for the Dickman Town Center.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $2.7M in published claims

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. It took the received bids for the Park Road Rehabilitation and Widening Project under advisement. The board approved several change orders totaling $141,716.20. Finally, it approved published claims amounting to $2,715,994.95.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved Complete Streets guidelines and new bid date for Park Road project

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved a revised bid date of July 1, 2025 for the Park Road Widening Project and adopted Resolution 09-25, which establishes Complete Streets guidelines and policy. The board also unanimously approved the published claims totaling $1,258,881.42 and accepted the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review three subdivision plat petitions

The Plan Commission will consider three petitions regarding primary and amended plats for residential or commercial subdivisions. The meeting includes a public hearing to discuss these land development requests.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board of Public Safety to review $1.4 million in claims

The Board of Public Safety will meet to review claims totaling $1,421,147.54. The agenda also includes a disciplinary matter regarding the Police Department.

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✓ Decided: Board approves police, fire claims and payroll, and puts officer on unpaid leave

The board voted 2-0 to approve police department claims totaling $108,161.20. It also approved fire department claims of $69,006.59. The combined payroll of $1,243,979.75 was approved. The board placed Officer Maurice McGee on unpaid administrative leave pending criminal charges.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves minutes, new bid date, and $8.25M claims

The Board of Public Works unanimously adopted the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved changing the bid date for the Division IV Part 1 lift‑station improvement project to July 22, 2025. It also approved the published claims totaling $8,253,349.67.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Board of Aviation Commissioners

Board discusses construction of two new box hangars

The Board of Aviation Commissioners will review claims and financial reports for the City of Anderson Regional Airport. Members are continuing discussions regarding the addition of two new box hangars.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved meeting minutes and $28,759.22 in claims

The board approved the minutes from the May 20 meeting unanimously. The board also approved the May 2025 expense claims totaling $28,759.22, with the motion passing unanimously. No other actions or new business were taken at the meeting.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Commission to consider purchase of former K-Mart parcel

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will meet to review financial invoices and approve meeting minutes. The body is deciding on fund allocation for property acquisition and water main project services.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved $1.9M water main extension at I‑69 Exit 222

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission approved the meeting minutes and $204,040.78 in invoices, both unanimously. It voted to table the resolution to purchase the former K‑Mart parcels while an assessment is completed. The commission then approved a $1,916,950 water main extension under I‑69 at Exit 222, also unanimously.

Thu Jun 12, 2025

Economic Development Commission

Commission to consider residential tax abatements for three properties

The Economic Development Commission is meeting to review and recommend residential tax abatements for three specific locations. The body will also approve minutes from the April 10, 2025, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves tax abatements for Matthew Murray and Prestige Enterprises

The Economic Development Commission approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It approved a residential tax abatement for Matthew Murray’s property at 3302 Waterway Blvd. It also approved a residential tax abatement for Prestige Enterprises at 3220 Marine Drive after first tabling and then removing the tabling. Both approvals passed with a 3‑yes, 0‑no vote.

Thu Jun 12, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider economic target areas and a zoning change

The Common Council of Anderson will discuss designating three economic development target areas. The body will also consider an ordinance to change the zone map for a specific property.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts three economic development and zoning ordinances (8‑0)

The council approved the minutes of the May and June meetings with an 8‑0 vote. Three ordinances were adopted: Ordinance 11‑25 for a development at 3302 Waterway Blvd, Ordinance 12‑25 for a development at 3220 Marine Dr, and Ordinance 14‑25 to rezone 3131 East 67th St. All votes were 8‑0 and the rules were suspended to consider each ordinance before adoption. The meeting was adjourned with an 8‑0 vote.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves water contracts, bid date, guide update, claims

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the June 3 meeting. It also approved two professional services contracts with Eagon and Associates for aquifer testing ($15,812) and wellfield capacity analysis ($65,039), set the bid date for a lift‑station improvement project, updated the Pretreatment Enforcement Response Guide, and accepted published claims totaling $3,894,701.53. All motions passed unanimously.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board of Public Safety to review claims totaling $1,361,236.19

The Board of Public Safety will meet to review claims and payroll expenses. The body will also consider an emergency demolition and a miscellaneous item regarding Ambassadors for God's Creatures, Inc.

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✓ Decided: Board approves police and fire claims, payroll and demolition

The Board approved the minutes from the May 27 and May 12 meetings. It authorized payment of police claims of $66,795.35, fire claims of $79,607.13, and combined payroll of $1,214,833.71. The Board also affirmed the demolition of the building at 1731 Meridian St. All motions passed unanimously (2‑0).

Wed Jun 4, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board reviews special exceptions for gas station and event center

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two petitions for special exceptions. The board is reviewing requests for an automobile filling station and an amended development plan for a private recreational facility.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves park road bid date, water plant expansion, and claims

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It also approved a June 24, 2025 bid date for the 2025 Park Road Rehabilitation and Widening Project. The board approved a $6,016,000 construction agreement with Patterson Horth, Inc. for the Lafayette Water Treatment Plant Expansion. Finally, the board approved published claims totaling $3,179,322.53.

Tue May 27, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to hear rezoning request for 3131 East 67th Street property

The Anderson Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning petition for a vacant property at 3131 East 67th Street. The request seeks to change the zone from NO ZONE to I-1, Industrial. The City Council previously approved the annexation of the 4.81-acre property on May 8, 2025.

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Tue May 27, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved the July‑September 2025 Tracker filing

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the May 20 meeting, approved the Tracker filing for July, August and September 2025 which will lower residential bills by $3.960 (3.77%) per average customer, and approved published claims totaling $1,040,062.04. All three actions passed unanimously.

Tue May 27, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board of Public Safety to review police new hires and claims

The Board of Public Safety will meet to discuss new hires for the Police Department. The board will also review claims totaling $1,362,863.59.

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✓ Decided: Board approves hiring three police recruits and authorizes claim payments

The Board of Public Safety voted 2-0 to hire three new Anderson Police Department recruits. It also approved police claims of $71,717.21, fire department claims of $72,793.27, and a combined payroll payment of $1,218,353.11, each passing with a 2-0 vote.

Thu May 22, 2025

City Council

Council to discuss complete streets ordinance and school retention pond survey

The Common Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a potential ordinance for complete streets. Members will also discuss allocating funds for a survey of the retention pond at East Side Elementary School regarding Shady Run Creek.

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✓ Decided: Council adjourned special meeting without substantive actions

The Anderson City Council held a special meeting on May 22, 2025, opening at 6:00 p.m. after roll call. Council members discussed safe streets and a possible future ordinance, but no motions were adopted. Councilman Newman moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Harless, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Tue May 20, 2025

Board of Aviation Commissioners

Board of Aviation Commissioners to review $27,904.30 in claims

The Board of Aviation Commissioners will meet to approve April 2025 claims and review financial reports. The board will also discuss the construction of two new box hangars with Rick Burchell.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves minutes, claims and hangar lease actions

The Aviation Commissioners approved the April 15 meeting minutes and April 2025 expense claims totaling $27,904.30, both unanimously. They also approved moving forward with a ground lease agreement for new T‑hangars and approved the related payment, each by unanimous vote. No new business or public comments were taken.

Tue May 20, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves $100K/2024 and $150K/2025 economic pact and transit plans

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the May 13 meeting. It approved an agreement with Madison County Economic Development providing $100,000 for 2024 and $150,000 for 2025. The board also approved the CATS Safety Plan Update and the updated Transit Asset Management Plan. Finally, it approved published claims totaling $8,068,930.06.

Tue May 13, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $936,259 change order for White River Interceptor Phase 2A

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved a re‑plat for the Dutch Brothers Drive‑Thru coffee shop on Lot 1 of the Lowe’s Subdivision. It also approved three change orders for the White River Interceptor Phase 2A project, including a $936,259 increase. Finally, the board approved published claims totaling $1,459,493.63.

Tue May 13, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Commission considers property acquisitions on Nichol Avenue

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will review bid proposals for 1415 Raible Avenue and consider the purchase of several properties on Nichol Avenue. The body will also discuss capturing incremental assessed valuation and a lease reimbursement for 29th and Madison.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved purchase of 2501 Nichol Avenue for $110,000

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission approved $837,843.40 in invoices and accepted a $140,000 bid from McDonald’s to buy 1415 Raible Avenue. It also approved the purchase of 2501 Nichol Avenue for $110,000 and adopted a resolution to capture incremental assessed valuation. Additional actions included tabling prior minutes and a parcel‑inspection resolution, and reimbursing $567.38 for a lease.

Tue May 13, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Commission to consider purchase of former Speedway gas station at 2501 Nichol Avenue

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will open bids for 1415 Raible Avenue, consider resolutions to allocate funds for purchasing multiple properties on Nichol Avenue and to capture incremental assessed valuation, and take action on the purchase of the former Speedway gas station at 2501 Nichol Avenue. The board will also vote on reimbursement for a lease at 29th and Madison.

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Tue May 13, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Redevelopment Commission to discuss real property strategy in executive session

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission is holding an executive session to discuss strategy for a real property transaction. No final action will be taken at this meeting and no other subject matter will be discussed.

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✓ Decided: Commission discussed real property transaction strategy, no actions taken

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission held an executive session to discuss strategy for a real property transaction. No final action or decision was taken on any matter. The meeting was adjourned at 4:56 pm.

Mon May 12, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board of Public Safety to consider $1,786,358.74 in claims

The Anderson Board of Public Safety will hold a public hearing, approve minutes from a prior executive session, and consider claims totaling $1,786,358.74, including $112,015.11 for police, $414,733.37 for fire department, and $1,259,610.26 in combined payroll. The agenda is largely procedural with no detailed substantive items listed.

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✓ Decided: Board approves police enforcement directive, firefighter discipline, and payroll

The Board of Public Safety unanimously approved a directive ordering all Anderson Police Department officers to enforce Anderson Parks Department rules. It also approved the suspension of 30 days without pay and 15‑month probation for firefighter Gregory Cravens as requested by Chief Craven. The board further approved police and fire department claim payments and the combined payroll for the period.

Mon May 12, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board of Public Safety holds executive session on personnel matter

The Board of Public Safety is meeting in executive session to discuss a personnel employee matter, as permitted by Indiana Code 36-8-3-4. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board held closed session on employee misconduct, no actions taken

The Board of Public Safety met in an executive (closed) session on May 12, 2025. They discussed a personnel matter concerning alleged employee misconduct and the individual's employment status. No other business was conducted and no decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 3:58 PM.

Thu May 8, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on annexation of 3131 E 67th St, economic development designations

The Anderson City Council will hold a third reading (final vote) on an ordinance to annex 3131 East 67th Street for Unified Group Services. They will also introduce ordinances designating economic development target areas for Matthew Murray and Prestige Enterprises 317, LLC, and consider a final confirmatory resolution for an economic revitalization area for LGT Irrigation Inc. A communication from the economic development director is scheduled, along with appointments to the Board of Public Affairs (BPAC).

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✓ Decided: Council adopted Resolution 8‑25 with a 7‑0 vote

The Anderson City Council voted 7‑0 to adopt Resolution 8‑25. The minutes do not detail the resolution's content. After the vote, a motion to adjourn was made and the meeting ended at 6:40 p.m.

Thu May 8, 2025

Revolving Loan Fund Board

Executive session to discuss portfolio financials and pending applications

The Revolving Loan Fund Board will hold an executive session on May 8, 2025, to discuss financial matters within its portfolio and review pending loan applications. This is a closed meeting, and no public action is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $94,700 loan for Tim Hall's 522 West 8th St purchase

The Revolving Loan Fund Board unanimously accepted the minutes from the October 25, 2024 meeting. The board also unanimously approved financing $94,700 for Tim Hall’s purchase of 522 West 8th Street, taking a second‑mortgage position with a personal guarantee from Hall. First Merchants Bank, which provided a $170,300 loan, abstained from the vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:36 a.m.

Thu May 8, 2025

Revolving Loan Fund Board

Revolving Loan Fund Board to consider new loan for Tim Hall/FC Tucker

The Revolving Loan Fund Board will meet to approve previous minutes and take action on a new loan application. An executive session will be held to discuss financial details of the application.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a $94,700 loan for Tim Hall's 522 West 8th St purchase

The board unanimously accepted the minutes from the October 25, 2024 meeting. It also unanimously approved financing $94,700 for Tim Hall/522 West 8th Street, LLC, taking a second‑mortgage position with a personal guarantee. First Merchants abstained from the loan vote.

Wed May 7, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

BZA to consider gas station exception and yard setback variance

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to review two petitions. The board will decide on a special exception for a business and a variance regarding property setbacks.

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Tue May 6, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved the Secondary Plat for the WAWA Anderson Subdivision.

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the Secondary Plat/WAWA Anderson Subdivision located in the 6400–6600 blocks of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Finally, the board unanimously approved published claims totaling $2,461,692.73.

Tue Apr 29, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $1.66 M in published claims

The Board approved the minutes from the April 22 meeting. It awarded demolition contracts to six contractors for multiple city properties, each at the lowest responsive bid. Finally, the Board approved published claims totaling $1,664,404.51. All motions passed unanimously.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board reviews $1.39M claims, fire contract, vacate orders

The Board of Public Safety holds a public hearing to consider claims totaling $1,392,262.23, including police, fire department, and combined payroll. They will also discuss a fire department air bottle contract and affirm vacate orders for five properties.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $156,762 fire‑department air bottle contract

The Board accepted the Police Department claim of $67,852.67, the Fire Department claim of $110,916.22, and the combined payroll claim of $1,213,493.34, each with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved a four‑year air bottle contract for the fire department costing $156,762.00 at 5.49% interest. The Board tabled two municipal‑development items (301 Elva St and 2111 McKinley St) and voted to vacate two emergency properties at 528 Alexandria Pike and 2232 West 27" St, all unanimously.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board of Public Safety to hold executive session on alleged misconduct

The Board of Public Safety is meeting for an executive session under Indiana Code to discuss disciplinary steps or actions and receive information concerning alleged misconduct of an individual under the board's jurisdiction. No public business is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board held executive session to receive misconduct information

The Anderson Board of Public Safety met in executive session on April 28, 2025 to receive information about alleged misconduct by an individual under its jurisdiction. No other matters were discussed and no decisions were made during the session.

Tue Apr 22, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $5,517,937.36 in published claims

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from April 15, 2025. It set the bid deadline of May 13, 2025 for an outdoor air‑cooled liquid chiller for City Hall. The Board accepted Chuck Johnson’s hourly proposal, not to exceed $100,000, for work on the lot at 13th and Jackson Street. Finally, the Board unanimously approved published claims totaling $5,517,937.36.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Board of Aviation Commissioners

Board to vote on $61,984.62 in claims, vending contract, and construction project

The Anderson Board of Aviation Commissioners will consider approving $61,984.62 in claims for February and March 2025, a vending services contract for $50 per year, and permission for an IFR refresher course at $65 per day. The airport manager will report on a 30-day construction project that began April 14, 2025, and other operational updates.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $61,984.62 in claims for February and March 2025

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the $61,984.62 claims for February and March 2025. It also unanimously approved renting the BOAC conference room for IFR refresher courses at $65 per day. The proposed vending services contract was tabled for later review.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $7.07M of published claims

The board unanimously approved the April 8, 2025 minutes. It took the solid‑waste recycling bids and demolition quotes under advisement for further review. The board approved the purchase of a 12” Endress Hauser Mag Meter for $16,735.55. It also approved $7,065,198.10 in published claims.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Commission considers funding for property purchases on Nichol Avenue

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will meet to discuss the allocation of funds for three property acquisitions on Nichol Avenue. The body will also act on a draw for the KennMar Project and receive an update on a request for proposals for 1415 Raible Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved purchase of 2713 Nichol Avenue property

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission approved the March 25 regular and executive minutes and approved invoices totaling $4,640,388.34, both unanimously. It also approved Resolution ARC03-25 to allocate funds for purchasing 2713 Nichol Avenue, and unanimously voted to table Resolution ARC04-25. Additionally, the commission approved Draw #14 for $228,123.82 to fund the KennMar project.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board to approve $1.53 million in claims for police, fire, payroll

The Anderson Board of Public Safety is holding a public hearing and will consider approval of claims totaling $1,534,685.72. The claims include $133,279.70 for police, $190,424.67 for the fire department, and $1,210,981.35 in combined payroll. The agenda also lists miscellaneous items and adjournment.

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Thu Apr 10, 2025

City Council

Council to consider zoning change at 207-233 Sycamore and annexation of 3131 E 67th St

This regular meeting includes introduction of several ordinances and resolutions. The council will vote on a zone map amendment for properties at 207-233 Sycamore, annexation of territory at 3131 East 67th Street (Unified Group Services), and vacation of a public way at 1426 West 53rd Street. Three ordinances designate economic development target areas for Chris and Molly Hoyle, Tamara Fuller, and Legacy Custom Steel Homes LLC. A resolution establishes a fiscal plan for the annexed area, and another sets a public hearing for LGT Irrigation Inc. The council will also appoint a representative to the AFD Merit Commission.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts annexation, economic development and building design measures

The council approved the minutes from February meetings and appointed Kenny Williams to the AFD Merit Commission. It adopted a fiscal‑plan resolution for a newly annexed area and approved a public‑hearing resolution for a landscaping business project. Several ordinances were adopted, including annexation of new territory, vacating a public way, and three economic‑development target area projects, as well as a building‑design ordinance for Class 1 structures.

Thu Apr 10, 2025

Economic Development Commission

EDC to consider three residential tax abatement requests

The Economic Development Commission will vote on three resolutions recommending residential tax abatements for properties at 2531 Sheffield Ct., 2514 Winterwood Lane, and 2758 W. 18th Street. The applicants are Legacy Custom Steel Homes, Chris and Molly Hoyle, and Tamara Fuller, respectively. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and miscellaneous items.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved three residential tax abatements

The Economic Development Commission unanimously approved three resolutions granting residential tax abatements: one for Legacy Custom Steel Homes at 2531 Sheffield Ct., one for Chris and Molly Hoyle at 2514 Winterwood Lane, and one for Tamara Fuller at 2758 W. 18th Street. Each motion passed 4‑0. The meeting then adjourned.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $3.25 M in published claims

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. It also approved a replat for Lots 1‑3 in the 4400 block of South Scatterfield to allow a coffee shop, a $25,834 contract with Fredrick’s Inc. for garage work, a professional services agreement for Darren Grile, and published claims totaling $3,253,156.62.

Wed Apr 2, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to decide on church special exception and sidewalk variance at 3217 Marine Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two continued petitions: a special exception for a church and a variance from sidewalk requirements at 3217 Marine Drive (former IOOF Lodge), and a special exception for an amended B-4 Community Shopping Center development at 3335 South Scatterfield Road (Lowe's parking lot). No minutes are scheduled for approval.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board awarded $6.0M Lafayette Treatment Plant expansion and multiple contracts

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved a conflict‑of‑interest disclosure for Jason Boerner. It awarded four city engineering contracts—including a $562,691.59 paving project, a $300,484 concrete repair, a $2,822,648.90 resurfacing, and a $6,016,000 treatment‑plant expansion. The board also approved the purchase of 38 acres of land for the water utility at $399,990 and accepted published claims of $864,940.34.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Commission to vote on purchasing Nichol Avenue properties and other actions

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will consider several action items, including the purchase of properties at 2800 and 2647-2827 Nichol Avenue and issuing a request for proposals for 1415 Raible Avenue. They will also act on Draw #13 for the KennMar Project and an IWM proposal for environmental work at the former Plant 10 site. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and invoices.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved purchase of two Nichol Avenue properties for $304,500

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission voted unanimously (4‑0) to buy the former Payless and K‑mart sites on Nichol Avenue for $304,500, contingent on a satisfactory purchase agreement. It also approved $790,553.99 in invoices, a $130,000 minimum price RFP for 1415 Raible Avenue, a $211,350.74 draw for the KennMar Project, and a contract up to $50,000 with IWM for environmental work.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Commission to discuss real property strategy in executive session

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will hold an executive session on March 25, 2025, to discuss strategy for a real property transaction. No final action will be taken, and no other topics will be addressed.

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✓ Decided: Commission discussed real property strategy but took no action

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission held an executive session to discuss strategy for a real property transaction. No final action was taken on any item. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved two surplus property conveyances and a truck purchase

The Board approved Resolution 05-25 to declare 718 West 17th Street surplus and authorize its conveyance to a non‑profit, and Resolution 06-25 for 2122 Fletcher Street. It also approved the purchase of three pick‑up trucks from Bloomington Ford at $43,172.25 each. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review two replat petitions on South Scatterfield Road

The Plan Commission will consider two petitions for subdivision replats. The body will also receive an update regarding a tabled zone map change for Sycamore Street.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board to approve $1.55M in claims, police surplus, and six demolitions

The Board of Public Safety will hold a public hearing, then consider approving minutes, claims totaling $1,548,908.51, and police department requests to surplus equipment and decommission older vehicles. They will also affirm demolitions at six properties, including an emergency demolition at 2427 Brown Street, and review a previously confirmed demolition at 1109 Fletcher Street.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board takes mowing and water plant bids under advisement, approves resolutions

The Board of Public Works took under advisement the only quote for annual mowing, hand trimming, and herbicide application from Select Lawn Services ($14,105 for mowing; $20,500 for trimming/herbicide) and bids for the Lafayette Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project from Thieneman and Patterson Horth. The board approved Resolution #03-25 (SRF Loan Program Signatory Authorization) and Resolution #04-25 (Preliminary Engineering Report acceptance). Claims totaling $8,470,469.90 were approved unanimously.

Thu Mar 13, 2025

City Council

Anderson City Council holds procedural meeting only

This regular meeting agenda contains only standard procedural items: opening, invocation, pledge, roll call, and adjournment. No ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves federal transit grant application and chemical bids

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved Resolution 02-25 authorizing filing for federal transit assistance, amendments to the procurement manual, a training specialist agreement, and two chemical supply bids. Claims totaling $1,882,547.51 were also approved. All actions passed unanimously.

Mon Mar 10, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board of Public Safety to review demolition projects and claims

The Board of Public Safety will meet to review claims totaling $1,521,925.16 and discuss new hires for the police and fire departments. The meeting includes a review of demolition work by Affirm Demolitions at multiple city locations.

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Wed Mar 5, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider church special exception and Lowe's shopping center amendment

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two petitions: a special exception for a church with a variance from the sidewalk requirement at 3217 Marine Drive, and a special exception for an amended B-4 Community Shopping Center Development at 3335 South Scatterfield Road (Lowe's parking lot). The meeting will also include roll call, approval of previous minutes, and adjournment.

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Tue Mar 4, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Anderson Board of Public Works approves $1.88M in claims, multiple contracts

The Board of Public Works approved several items, including change orders for curb and sidewalk work on West 16th and West 4th Streets, a PILOT Program agreement with Berntsen International, and the purchase of a lift truck. Bids for sodium bisulfite and sodium hypochlorite were taken under advisement for further review. The board also set bid and quote dates for solid waste disposal and mowing services, and approved claims totaling $1,882,547.51.

Thu Feb 27, 2025

City Council

Council to introduce $4.1M economic development bond ordinance

This is a special meeting where the City Council will introduce Ordinance 4-25, authorizing up to $4,100,000 in tax increment revenue bonds for economic development. The meeting includes invocation, pledge, roll call, and adjournment, with no other business scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $4.1M economic development bond ordinance

The Anderson Common Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved Ordinance 4-25, authorizing the issuance of up to $4.1 million in economic development tax increment revenue bonds. The ordinance passed all three readings and was adopted with a 7-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Feb 25, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Commission to vote on Perfecto Tool economic development deal and TIF bonds

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will consider two resolutions for an economic development agreement with Perfecto Tool and Engineering, including pledging tax increment revenues to bonds. They will also take action on Draw #12 for the KennMar Project and approve the commission attorney's January billing.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves economic development agreement with Perfecto Tool

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved an economic development agreement with Perfecto Tool and Engineering, including financial incentives and a pledge of tax increment revenues for bonds. The project is expected to generate $11-12 million in property tax revenue over 20 years and create 50 jobs. Draw #12 for the KennMar project was also approved.

Tue Feb 25, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves emergency contractors, bid dates, and contracts

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved all agenda items, including four emergency contractors, bid dates for three 2025 projects, consulting contracts for HSIP traffic safety grants, an engineering services agreement for waterworks improvements, a two-month extension of the ADS flow meter contract, and claims totaling $3,297,002.80. All motions passed unanimously.

Mon Feb 24, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board of Public Safety to review $1.5 million in claims and demolition contracts

The Board of Public Safety will hold a public hearing to discuss claims and vendor contracts. The meeting includes a review of demolition work for several specific city properties.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $1.51M in claims, software contract, and two demolitions

The Board of Public Safety approved police, fire, and payroll claims totaling $1,510,194.53, renewed a Frontline software contract for the police department, and affirmed demolition of two properties (1109 Fletcher St and 1907 Lincoln St). It also tabled one demolition, continued three others, and set a Fire Merit Commission meeting date.

Mon Feb 24, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board of Public Safety to approve $1.51M in claims and five demolitions

The Board of Public Safety will hold a public hearing and consider approval of claims totaling $1,510,194.53, including police, fire, and combined payroll. The board will also vote on a vendor contract for the police department and affirm demolition of five properties. These items represent routine financial and administrative actions.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board awards crack sealing and CCMG construction contracts

The Board of Public Works approved a $36,800 consulting agreement with Lindi Conover, DBA EP Collaboration, for community development. It also awarded the 2025 Crack Sealing – 2 Project to Pavement Solutions at $1.30 per pound and the 2024-2 CCMG Bid to DC Construction Services, Inc. for $252,838.56. The board set a quote date of February 25, 2025, for emergency contractor labor rates and a bid date of March 18, 2025, for the Lafayette Water Treatment Plant Extension Project. Claims totaling $6,986,550.06 were approved, and all motions passed unanimously.

Tue Feb 18, 2025

Board of Aviation Commissioners

Aviation board to discuss hangar, approve $46,626 in claims

The Board of Aviation Commissioners will consider approval of minutes and claims totaling $46,626.29 for January 2025. Discussion items include a proposed 6,000-square-foot hangar for Jeff Air Pilot Services and an expired vending contract. New business includes a request to allow an IFR refresher course in the board room at $65 per day.

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✓ Decided: Board approves IFR refresher course use of board room for two months

The Anderson Board of Aviation Commissioners approved a request from Aviation Seminars and Rick Senseney to use the board room (Suite 104) for IFR refresher courses at $65 per day, but only for the next two months, with further discussion to follow. The board also unanimously approved the January 2025 claims of $46,626.29 and the minutes from the January 21st meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; hangar construction and vending services were discussed but deferred.

Thu Feb 13, 2025

Economic Development Commission

Commission considers revenue bonds for Perfecto Tool and Engineering

The Economic Development Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss revenue bonds for Perfecto Tool and Engineering. The body will also consider a residential tax abatement for a property on Rhus Street.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves $4M bond resolution for Perfecto Tool expansion

The Economic Development Commission approved Resolution EDC01-25 authorizing economic development revenue bonds for Perfecto Tool and Engineering, with net bond proceeds not to exceed $4M. The project includes a $17M investment, a 90,000-square-foot building, and 50 new full-time jobs. The commission also approved a Finding of Facts and a Report for the project, and approved a six-year residential tax abatement for Jared Bohlander at 2822 Rhus Street. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

Thu Feb 13, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider zoning change for 207-233 Sycamore St

The Common Council will discuss a zoning map change for a property on Sycamore St and a target area designation for Jared Bohlander. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding an additional appropriation for the General Fund.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts tax abatement for new home on Rhus Street

The Anderson Common Council approved Ordinance 3-25, designating an economic development target area for a new owner-occupied single-family dwelling at 2822 Rhus Street, with a six-year tax abatement. The council also adopted Resolution 4-25, authorizing an additional appropriation within the general fund. Minutes from January meetings were approved, and two residents spoke on flooding and the ALAC property.

Thu Feb 13, 2025

City Council

Council to consider economic development area designation and additional appropriation

The Council will introduce Ordinance 3-25 designating an economic development target area for Jared Bohlander. A public hearing and introduction will be held for Resolution 4-25 authorizing an additional appropriation within the General Fund. Communications include Greg Winkler, Director of Economic Development, and a presentation on the Scatterfield Rd. Corridor by Martina Miller and Bruce Rounds.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts tax abatement for new home on Rhus Street

The Anderson Common Council approved Ordinance 3-25, designating an economic development target area for a new owner-occupied single-family home at 2822 Rhus Street, with a six-year tax abatement. The ordinance passed all three readings unanimously (8-0). The council also adopted Resolution 4-25, authorizing an additional appropriation within the general fund, with a 7-0 vote after Councilman Dixon left.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Redevelopment Commission considers economic deal with Perfecto Tool & Engineering

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will vote on two resolutions approving an economic development agreement with Perfecto Tool and Engineering and pledging tax increment revenues to support bonds for the project. The commission will also take action on a survey and environmental study for property at 2713 Nichol Avenue, an invoice from Runnebohm Construction for FITT USA, an engagement with Swenson-Marzec for Plant 7 remediation, 2025 lawn care for ARC-owned properties, and a land lease request from Bruce Land.

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✓ Decided: Commission tables Perfecto Tool economic development agreement for revisions

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission voted unanimously to table two resolutions related to an economic development agreement with Perfecto Tool and Engineering, pending further negotiation and revisions. The commission also approved several other items, including invoices, a survey and environmental study, a remediation contract, lawn care, and a land lease extension.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves new power cost tracker raising residential bills 4.84%

The Board of Public Works approved a new Purchased Power Cost Tracking Factor for April-June 2025, increasing residential electric bills by $4.85 (4.84%). It also approved a $22,348 service agreement with Ziptility for water and sewer system maintenance, set bid dates for chemicals, and approved claims totaling $2,346,961.68. Crack sealing quotes and paving bids were tabled for further review.

Mon Feb 10, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board to review $1.8M in claims, approve four fire recruits

The Board of Public Safety will hold a public hearing to consider claims totaling $1,800,766.50, including police and fire department expenses, and to approve four new fire recruits. The board will also discuss affirming demolitions and cleanup orders for several city properties.

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Wed Feb 5, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Zoning appeals board to rule on Walmart gas station, autism clinic, church, and retail development

The Anderson Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on four petitions at its February 5, 2025 meeting. Items include a continued special exception for a Walmart gas station, a tabled special exception for an autism clinic, a new special exception for a church, and a shopping center development with parking and lot coverage variance requests.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $27,946 safety training contract

The Board of Public Works approved a Professional Services Agreement with Safety and Environmental, LLC for safety training in the amount of $27,946.00. The board also approved the published claims totaling $917,420.32. Both motions passed unanimously.

Tue Jan 28, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves Race Trac gas station plat and $4M in claims

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved the Secondary Plat for the Exit #222 Subdivision, which includes a Race Trac Gas Station Semi-Truck Fueling Center on Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard. The board also approved claims totaling $4,048,885.68. Both actions were approved without opposition.

Tue Jan 28, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to vote on zone change and WAWA subdivision plat

The Plan Commission holds a public hearing and considers two petitions: a zone map change from I-3 to I-1 Industrial at 2901-2919 Enterprise Drive, and a secondary plat for the WAWA Anderson Subdivision along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The commission will also elect officers and make appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Historical Commission.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board to approve $1.77M in police, fire, and payroll claims

The Anderson Board of Public Safety will hold a public hearing and consider approval of minutes from December 6, 2024, and claims totaling $1,766,509.99, including police ($250,688.44), fire department ($227,741.56), and combined payroll ($1,288,079.00). The agenda is otherwise procedural with no additional substantive items.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025

City Council

Council to discuss payment for attorneys in redistricting case

The Anderson Common Council is holding a special meeting to discuss payment for attorneys related to redistricting. No other business is on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council votes 8-0 to settle redistricting lawsuit

The Anderson Common Council held a special meeting to discuss a lawsuit and attorney payments related to redistricting. After questions and comments, Councilwoman Culp moved to settle the lawsuit, seconded by Councilman Freeman. The motion passed unanimously, 8-0, with Councilman Dixon absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:12 PM.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

Board of Aviation Commissioners

Board discusses new 6,000 square foot hangar for Jeff Air Pilot Services

The Board of Aviation Commissioners will review December 2024 claims and financial reports. Members will discuss the construction of a new hangar and an expired vending contract.

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✓ Decided: Board approves December claims and minutes; hears Jeff Air expansion plan

The Anderson Board of Aviation Commissioners approved the December 2024 meeting minutes and claims totaling $21,280.79. They also heard a presentation from Jeff Air Pilot Services about expanding operations at the airport, including a request for additional hangar space, and agreed to continue discussions. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $44,626 wellfield study and sets Feb. 11 bid dates

The Board of Public Works approved a $44,626 professional services contract with Eagon & Associates for a wellfield capacity analysis on the proposed Cooper property wellfield. It also set February 11, 2025 as the quote date for the Crack Sealing project and the bid date for the Community Crossings resurfacing project. The board awarded the 2025 bulk diesel fuel contract to Petroleum Traders as the lowest bidder and approved claims totaling $8,197,520.21.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

Anderson Redevelopment Commission to vote on SAICA project amendment and legal counsel

The commission will conduct routine business including election of officers, approval of minutes, and financial reports. The main action items are appointing legal counsel for 2025 and voting on an amendment to the SAICA Project Agreement.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves SAICA project amendment with one-year deadline extension

The Anderson Redevelopment Commission approved an amendment to the SAICA Project Development Agreement, extending all deadlines by about one year due to leadership changes at SAICA. The amendment also corrects the facility square footage to 350,000 throughout the document. The commission also approved $962,170.01 in invoices, retained Mike Austin as 2025 legal counsel, and elected officers for the year.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $6,000/month Hanka Advisor contract

The Board of Public Works approved an agreement with Hanka Advisor, LLC for $6,000 per month for Washington representation services. They also set a quote date of March 25, 2025, for three half-ton pickup trucks and approved claims totaling $3,277,289.56. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

City Council

Council to discuss and vote on new district maps

The Anderson City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on proposed district maps. This is the only item on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts new councilmanic district map 9-0

The Anderson Common Council passed Ordinance 1-25, which amends Ordinance 14-24 and Section 30.02 of the city code to establish new councilmanic districts. The ordinance passed first reading 5-4, second reading 6-3, and was adopted unanimously 9-0 after suspending rules for a third reading.

Mon Jan 13, 2025

Board of Public Safety

Board to consider $4.5M in claims including police, fire, and payroll

The Board of Public Safety will hold a public hearing and consider claims totaling $4,497,588.76, including police department, fire department, and combined payroll expenses. They will also discuss a new police hire and revisit the property at 2304 Crystal Street.

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Thu Jan 9, 2025

City Council

Council introduces zone change ordinance for 207-233 Sycamore St

The Common Council will elect a President and President Pro Tempore for 2025 as required by law. They will introduce an ordinance to amend the zone map for properties at 207-233 Sycamore Street. Final confirmatory resolutions will designate three economic revitalization areas for Chesterfield Management Inc and others. The council will also hold open discussion on a redistricting map.

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✓ Decided: Council elects Stephenson president, approves 3 tax abatements

The Anderson Common Council reorganized for 2025, electing Lance Stephenson as Council President and Jennifer Culp as President Pro Tem. It approved three economic revitalization area resolutions granting tax abatements for restaurant and truck terminal projects, and tabled a zoning ordinance for 207-233 Sycamore St. A special meeting was set for January 14 to discuss redistricting maps.

Tue Jan 7, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves option to buy land for water wells

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved an Option to Purchase real estate agreement with Hamilton Holdings, LLC for drilling water supply wells. The board also approved the minutes from the December 23 and December 31, 2024 meetings, and approved claims totaling $4,709,188.67.