Anderson public meetings in 2025

Board of Public Works

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.

• Awarded demolition bid for 2402 Fairview St to Shroyer Solutions (unanimous)
• Awarded demolition bid for 2031 Fletcher St to Shroyer Solutions (unanimous)
• Awarded demolition bid for 2611 East Lynn St to Yardberry (unanimous)
• Awarded demolition bid for 1004 West 1st St to Yardberry (unanimous)
• Awarded demolition bid for 1518 West 20th St to Yardberry (unanimous)
• Rejected demolition bid for 2202 Pearl St (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved December 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Took 2025 Asphalt Seal & Preventative Maintenance bids under advisement (unanimous)
• Took Greenbriar & Meadowbrook Resurfacing bids under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Leswego Corp. dba Anglin Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved write‑off of uncollectible utility accounts $818,213.33 (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Hanka Advisor, LLC for 2026 (unanimous)
• Took demolition bids under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved published claims $3,537,027.42 (unanimous)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

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.

• Approval of November 2025 claims ($76,311.24)
• Contract with Kevin Roche for air traffic control services in 2026
• Adoption of revised Anderson Regional Airport Rules and Regulations
• Update on JeffAir and Anderson University Partnership
• Mounds State Park 'Night of Lights' Airport Display

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.

• Approved November 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 claims of $76,311.24 (unanimous)
• Approved updated ATC contract for 2026 (unanimous)
• Tabled review of revised Rules and Regulations
• Approved continued rent for tenant Jonathon Carver (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved December 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement for Sharon Riddle, $75,000 salary (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement for Neal McKee, $143,500 salary (unanimous)
• Approved Replat/Lot 9 in Townsend Estates for WAWA store (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #3 for Division I Lafayette Treatment Plant Transmission Main Project, $88,144 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #4 for Division III Fuller Wells Project, $14,598 (unanimous)
• Approved published claims, $9,175,334.57 (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Ordinance amending the zone map for 2444 and 2448 Delaware St.
• Resolution transferring funds between accounts within the General Fund‑Police
• Resolution designating an economic revitalization area for FITT R.E.
• Resolution designating an economic revitalization area for Double M Properties
• Council appointments for the Economic Development Commission and Redevelopment Commission

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.

• Minutes of Nov. 13 meeting approved (6-1, Dixon abstained)
• Danny McGhee and Pete Bitar reappointed to Redevelopment Commission
• Rachel Landers appointed to Economic Development Commission (unanimous consent)
• Resolution 1‑7‑25 designating FITT R.E. economic revitalization area adopted (7-0)
• Resolution 1‑8‑25 designating Double M Properties economic revitalization area adopted (7-0)
• Ordinance 23‑25 rezoning 2444 & 2448 Delaware St from R‑3 to R‑4 adopted (7-0)
• Resolution 16‑25 transferring $200,000 to Anderson Police Department adopted (7-0)

Plan Commission

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.

• Petition #6-25: Primary plat for Sugar Fork Subdivision at the southeast corner of East 67th Street and Columbus Avenue (previously tabled).
• Petition #15-25 (Ordinance #31-25): Zone map change from I‑3 to I‑1 Industrial in the 500‑700 blocks of East 38th Street.
• Petition #18-25 (Ordinance #33-25): Zone map change to I‑1 Industrial at 2927 South Rangeline Road.
• Petition #19-25 (Ordinance #34-25): Zone map change from R‑2 to R‑4 Residential at the southwest corner of Lindberg Road and South Rangeline Road, proposing 200 apartments.
• Petition #20-25: Primary plat for Crew Carwash Subdivision at the northeast corner of Mounds Road (State Road #232) and South Scatterfield Road (State Road #9).

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

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.

• Review minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting
• Review financial invoices
• Action on Draw #21 – Kennmar Project

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.

• Approved November 25 minutes (3‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved invoices $1,010,893.90 (3‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved Draw #21 KennMar project $504,193.95 (4‑yes, 0‑no)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved 2026 Anderson Electric Utility Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Anderson Stormwater Department Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Anderson Wastewater Utility Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Anderson Water Utility Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement with Fleis and Vandenbrink for lead service line inventory (cost ≤ $2,250, unanimous)
• Approved software licensing agreement with Flowpoint Environmental Systems, Inc. ($2,400 annually, unanimous)
• Approved published Claims of $2,047,251.92 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Concrete Street Repairs Project – Rolling Hills to Concrete Specialties, Inc. for $172,088.50 (unanimous)

Board of Public Safety

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.

• New hires for the Police Department
• Review of claim totals: $1,399,789.18 (Police $69,530.97, Fire $81,996.51, Payroll $1,248,261.70)
• Approval of minutes from 11-24-25 meeting
• Adjournment of the meeting

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).

• Approved hiring of four police recruits (Brett Wickersham, Mallory McQuire, Edmundo Amezecua, Samual Pigg) (2‑0)
• Approved minutes from 11‑24‑25 (2‑0)
• Approved police claims of $69,530.97 (2‑0)
• Approved fire department claims of $81,996.51 (2‑0)
• Approved payroll claims of $1,248,261.70 (2‑0)

Revolving Loan Fund Board

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

• Discussion of portfolio financials

Revolving Loan Fund Board

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.

• Approve minutes from October 1, 2025 meeting
• Consider Awaken Spa request (bankable)
• Miscellaneous item

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.

• Approved principal & interest moratorium for Awaken Spa through 4/28/26 (unanimous, Bankable abstained)
• Accepted October 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

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.

• Special Exception for a clinic/health center (Dermatologist Office) at 7307 Quality Circle (Petition #13-25)
• Variance for a detached accessory building (garage) at 611 Country Club Lane (Petition #14-25)
• Special Exception for an automobile filling station at 0‑100 block of South Scatterfield Road (Petition #15-25) submitted by Walmart Real Estate Trust, Payless Holdings, Inc., and Misha Rabinowitch
• Variance from parking requirement for the same site (Petition #15A-25)
• Variances from loading/unloading berth and pole sign requirements for the same site (Petitions #15B-25 and #15C-25)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved minutes from November 25, 2025 (unanimously)
• Took 2025 Striping Various Street #2 bids under advisement (unanimously)
• Took 2025 Crack Sealing #3 bids under advisement (unanimously)
• Took Concrete Street Repairs – Sagamore Addition bids under advisement (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 14-25 fixing utility department salaries (unanimously)
• Approved secondary plat for McDonald’s on Raible Avenue subdivision (unanimously)
• Approved purchase of a 2025 Maverick XL AWD from Ricart Ford for $29,554.78 (unanimously)
• Approved Pay Application 11 for Atlas Excavating (unanimously)

Park Board

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.

• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2025
• Grandview Golf Course 2026 rate approvals
• Adoption of 2026 Parks and Recreation board meeting dates
• Park rental request
• Business Administrator’s November financial reports

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.

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

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.

• Resolution pledging funds for park project
• Action on Draw #20 – KennMar Project
• Action on 2026 spending plan

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.

• Approved ARC07‑25 pledging funds for Athletic Park (3 yes, 2 no)
• Approved $786,146.52 Draw #20 for KennMar project (5 yes, 0 no)
• Approved 2026 Spending Plan (3 yes, 2 no)
• Approved minutes of October 14, 2025 meeting (4 yes, 0 no)
• Approved invoices totaling $6,093,294.68 (4 yes, 0 no)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $1,898,521.76 (unanimous)

Board of Public Safety

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.

• Firefighter contract (Fire Department)
• City claims totals: $1,465,083.21 (Police $117,722.30; Fire $132,376.16; Payroll $1,214,984.75)
• Clean‑up at 208 ½ West 12th Street (Municipal Development)
• Clean‑up at 2314 Cedar Street (Municipal Development)
• Review of minutes from 11‑10‑25

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.

• Approved minutes from 11-10-25 (2-0)
• Approved police claims $117,722.30 (2-0)
• Approved fire claims $132,376.16 (2-0)
• Approved payroll claims $1,214,984.75 (2-0)
• Approved cleanup bids for 2314 Cedar St (2-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting date schedule (2-0)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

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.

• Approval of October 2025 claims for $72,374.60
• Approval of contract with Kevin Roche for air traffic control services in 2026
• Adoption of BOAC meeting schedule for 2026
• Consideration of revised Anderson Regional Airport Rules and Regulations
• Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes

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.

• Approved October 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October claims $72,374.60 (unanimous)
• Amended CIP to add two box hangars and delay 2026 phase (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:40 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved Resolution 12-25 to transfer funds within the Wastewater Utility
• Approved change orders increasing costs by $53,944.39 and $450,989.81
• Approved bid date Dec 2 2025 for striping, crack sealing, and concrete street repairs
• Approved bid date Jan 6 2026 for Underground Facility Locating Services
• Approved bid date Jan 6 2026 for 2026 Bulk Diesel Fuel
• Approved new power cost tracking factor decreasing residential bills by $4.720 (4.51%)
• Awarded demolition contracts to Fredricks Inc., Shroyer Solutions, and Yardberry
• Approved published claims totaling $9,202,758.27

City Council

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.

• Approve minutes of special meeting 10‑2‑25 and regular meeting 10‑9‑25
• First reading of Ordinance 30‑25 adding Section 91.69.5 Community Cat Program
• Tabled Ordinance 23‑25 proposing zone‑map change for 2444 and 2448 Delaware St.
• Ordinance 32‑25 establishing policies for residential tax abatements
• Preliminary declaratory resolutions fixing dates for public hearings on FITT R.E. and Double M properties

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.

• Adopted Ordinance 30-25 establishing a community cat TNR program (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 32-25 establishing residential tax abatement policies (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 14-25 fixing public hearing for FITT RE development (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 15-25 fixing public hearing for Double M Properties development (6-0)
• Ordinance 23-25 passed first reading to rezone 2444 & 2448 Delaware St. (6-0)
• Ordinance 23-25 passed second reading (6-0)
• Suspended council rules for the remainder of the meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes from the October special and regular meetings (6-0)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Took Phase 1 Water System Improvements Contract B bids under advisement (unanimous)
• Took Phase 1 Water System Improvements Contract D bids under advisement (unanimous)
• Took demolition bids under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved revised bid date Jan 13, 2026 for Division IV Part 1 Lift Station Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Holiday Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $5,413,879.79 (unanimous)

Board of Public Safety

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.

• Claims totaling $1,380,640.26
• Fire department remodel contract
• Municipal development demolition at 208/208 ½ West 12th
• Review of new hires
• Approval of meeting minutes

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.

• Approved hiring of firefighters Gavyn King and Kyren Winfrey (2‑0)
• Approved minutes from 4‑28‑25, 7‑14‑25 and 10‑27‑25 (2‑0)
• Approved police claims of $99,877.74 (2‑0)
• Approved fire department claims of $55,343.88 (2‑0)
• Approved payroll claims of $1,225,418.64 (2‑0)
• Approved remodel quote for Station #6 of $44,930.00 (2‑0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford Super Duty truck for $48,806.90 (2‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

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.

• Petition #12-25: Special Exception for a B‑4 Shopping Center Development (Aaron Carl & Strategic Growth Advisors)
• Petition #12A-25: Variance from 60‑ft front‑yard setback at NE corner of South Scatterfield Rd & East 67th St (Meijer/Thrive Credit Union site)
• Public hearing scheduled for 4:30 PM in the Common Council Chambers

Board of Public Works

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.

• Took Phase 1 Water System Improvements Contract A bids under advisement (unanimous)
• Took Phase 1 Water System Improvements Contract C bids under advisement (unanimous)
• Awarded Reconstruction of Public Restrooms at Warren Miller Park to Fredricks, Inc. for $138,953 (unanimous)
• Approved Secondary Plat for Lot #1 in Singh Commercial Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved published Claims totaling $5,502,466.28 (unanimous)

Park Board

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.

• Approval of minutes from October 7, 2025
• Business Administrator’s October financial report (accounts payable, payroll, fund totals)
• Programming report by Interim Superintendent David Eicks
• Grandview Pro Shop update by Rachel Johnson
• Park rental request

Plan Commission

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.

• Petition #6-25: Primary plat for Sugar Fork Subdivision at the southeast corner of East 67th St and Columbus Ave (behind Sugar Fork Commons Assisted Living Facility).
• Petition #15-25 (Ordinance #xx-25): Zone map change from I‑3 Industrial to I‑1 Industrial in the 500‑700 blocks of East 38th St (south side).
• Petition #16-25: Secondary plat for a McDonald’s on South Raible Ave, 1400 block, west side of the street.
• Petition #16-25: Secondary plat for Lot 1 in Singh Commercial Subdivision at the northeast corner of West 53rd St and South Madison Ave.

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved October 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Took bids for Warren Miller Park restroom reconstruction under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Lafayette Treatment Plant Expansion, $14,212.28 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Safety

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.

• Police Department – New hire
• Fire Department – New hires
• Claims totals: $1,677,217.12 (Police $74,733.23, Fire $393,902.67, Payroll $1,208,581.22)
• Municipal Development projects at 214 Cottage Avenue, 2407 Lafayette Street, 1211/1215 Hendricks Street, 1004 West 1st Street, 321 West 22nd Street
• Cleanup continuation at 1019 West Post Road

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.

• Approved hiring of police recruit Patrick DelTurco (2-0)
• Approved hiring of recruits Nathan Morrow and Blair Webster (2-0)
• Approved police claims of $74,733.23 (2-0)
• Approved fire claims of $393,902.67 (2-0)
• Approved payroll claims of $1,208,581.22 (2-0)
• Continued 1211/1215 Hendricks St matter until 1‑12‑26 (2-0)
• Approved demolition of 214 Cottage Ave (2-0)
• Approved demolition of 1004 W 1 St (2-0)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

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.

• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 2025 claims for $29,251.77
• Current fuel balance reported as $159,380.87
• Consideration to change ATC schedule to Monday‑Friday only
• Declaration of surplus for 2000 Ford Crown Victoria (serial 2FAFP74W2YX173549)

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.

• Approved September 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 claims of $29,251.77 (unanimous)
• Designated 2000 Ford Crown Victoria crew car as surplus (motion carried)
• Tabled adjustment of ATC schedule to Monday‑Friday (pending further discussion)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved award of Curb & Sidewalk Reconstruction Project to Edward & Jones, Concrete, Inc. ($203,150) (unanimous)
• Approved Rights of Way and Easements for widening of Park Road from 53rd to 67th Street (includes $2,650 for Hughes Property) (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Division 1 Water Transmission Main – Lafayette Water Treatment Plant to Cross Street Project ($4,444) (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application 19 for Atlas Excavating on Interceptor Phase IIB (unanimous)
• Approved published Claims totaling $3,414,039.57 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

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.

• Action on Draw #19 – KennMar Project
• Action on cleanup of 2800 Nichol Avenue and 2647‑2827 Nichol Avenue
• Action on existing lease for 2823 Nichol Avenue
• Action on installation of gates – DAK quote for Meridian Street alley near 12th Street

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.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved invoices totaling $820,593.14 (5‑0)
• Approved Draw #19 city portion $435,721.34 for KennMar project (5‑0)
• Approved Select Lawn Services bid $5,850 for Nichol Avenue cleanup (5‑0)
• Approved 90‑day vacate notice letter to Hair Plus tenant (5‑0)
• Approved DAK quote $5,758.56 for alley gates near 12th and Meridian Streets (5‑0)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Accepted October 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Took curb and sidewalk reconstruction bids under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved bid date Nov 4 2025 for Phase 1 Contracts A & C (unanimous)
• Approved bid date Nov 12 2025 for Phase 1 Contracts B & D (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $8,847,833.99 (unanimous)

Board of Public Safety

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.

• Affirm demolition of properties at 2023 Cedar Street, 2611 East Lynn Street, 1211/1215 Hendricks Street, 825 Henry Street, 603 Louise Street, 1004 West 1st Street, 208/208½ West 12th Street, 209 West 12th Street, 2104 West 19th Street, 1516 West 20th Street, 1518 West 20th Street, 321 West 22nd Street, 1314 Fairfax Street, 2402 Fairview Street, 2031 Fletcher Street, and 1029 West 9th Street
• Affirm order to vacate 301 Elva Street
• New hire for the Police Department
• Review of claims totals: $2,579,055.57 overall; Police $81,832.92; Fire $80,839.38
• Approval of minutes from 9-22-25

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.

• Approved hiring of two police officers Kobe Smith and Lucas Coxe (2-0)
• Approved police department claim of $81,832.92 (2-0)
• Approved fire department claim of $80,839.38 (2-0)
• Approved payroll claim of $2,416,383.27 (2-0)
• Continued 1019 W Post Rd. matter to 10-27-25 (2-0)
• Tabled 2023 Cedar St. property until 1-12-26 (2-2)
• Approved demolition of 2611 East Lynn (2-0)
• Approved demolition of 825 Henry St. (2-0)

City Council

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.

• Introduction of Ordinance 21-25: Amends zoning code sections 160.03 and 160.46
• Introduction of Ordinance 22-25: Adds definition for 'private driveway' to zoning code
• Introduction of Ordinance 23-25: Amends zone map for 2444 and 2448 Delaware St.
• Introduction of Ordinance 30-25: Amends animal mistreatment ordinance to add 'Community Cat Program'
• Economic Development Director Greg Winkler to address the council

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).

• Approved August meeting minutes (8-0)
• Ordinance 30-25 (community cat program) passed first reading (7-2)
• Ordinance 21-25 (gas stations and smoke shops) adopted (7-0)
• Ordinance 22-25 (private driveway definitions) adopted (7-0)
• Ordinance 23-25 (zone map change) tabled (7-0)
• Rules suspended to allow readings (7-0)
• Motion to adjourn adopted

Board of Public Works

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.

• Rejected curb and sidewalk reconstruction bids (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 bid date for Brown St/Andover Rd curb & sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Approved October 28, 2025 bid date for Warren Miller Park restroom reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Tricked Out Car & Truck Sales, LLC for bus graphics (unanimous)
• Awarded $377,900 outdoor air‑cooled liquid chiller to Resolve Tech LLC (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $2,402,288.90 (unanimous)

Park Board

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.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Business Administrator’s report on September accounts payable, payroll, and financial totals
• Programming report from Interim Superintendent David Eicks
• Grandview Pro Shop update from Rachel Johnson
• Park rental request

City Council

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.

• Ordinance 20-25: Appropriations and tax rates
• Ordinance 24-25: 2026 annual salaries for elected officers
• Ordinance 25-25: Salaries for Anderson City Court and Probation Department
• Ordinance 28-25: Salaries for Anderson Police Department executive staff
• Ordinance 29-25: Salaries for Anderson Fire Department executive staff

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.

• Adopted Ordinance 20-25 (2026 appropriations and tax rates) – AYES 7, NAYS 0
• Adopted Ordinance 24-25 (salaries of elected officers for 2026) – AYES 7, NAYS 0
• Adopted Ordinance 25-25 (salaries of court and probation department staff for 2026) – AYES 7, NAYS 0
• Adopted Ordinance 26-25 (salaries of city clerk office staff for 2026) – AYES 7, NAYS 0
• Adopted Ordinance 27-25 (salaries of appointed officers and department heads for 2026) – AYES 7, NAYS 0
• Adopted Ordinance 28-25 (salaries of Anderson Police Department executive staff for 2026) – AYES 7, NAYS 0
• Adopted Ordinance 29-25 (salaries of Anderson Fire Department executive staff for 2026) – AYES 7, NAYS 0

Revolving Loan Fund Board

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.

• Discuss financial status of the loan portfolio
• Review pending loan applications
• Executive session (closed meeting)

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.

• Accepted May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 loan to Mielke Way Coatings, secured by second mortgages on 201 Andover St and 1715 W 53rd St and a personal guarantee (unanimous)
• Forgave $506.02 accrued interest on Care Plus loan, accepting payoff as satisfaction (unanimous, Key Bank abstained)

Revolving Loan Fund Board

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.

• Action on new loan for Mielke Way Coatings – State Bank
• Action on Care Plus loan request – Key Bank

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.

• Accepted May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 loan for Mielke Way Coatings (unanimous)
• Forgave $506.02 interest on Care Plus loan (unanimous, Key Bank abstained)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved September 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Took curb/sidewalk reconstruction bids under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved Replat Outlot B for Tropical Smoothie Café in Applewood Village (unanimous)
• Approved Replat Lot #3 for Thrive Credit Union at 67th & South Scatterfield (unanimous)
• Approved published claims totaling $7,081,231.71 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded $230,340 mobile stage contract to Stageline Mobile Stage (unanimous)
• Approved pay applications 8 and 9 to Atlas Excavating for Interceptor Phase IIA (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Safety

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.

• Review claims totals: $235,745.06 (Police $110,970.66; Fire $124,774.40)
• Consider new hire positions for the Fire Department
• Consider a new hire position for the Police Department
• Affirm demolition of properties: 1314 Fairfax St, 2451 Jackson St, 2407 Lafayette St, 301 Elva St, 2031 Fletcher St, 2310 Arrow Ave, 214 Cottage Ave, 4212 Delaware St, 2210 Fulton St, 2402 Fairview St, 2406 Pitt St, 2202 Pearl St, 2402 Fairview St
• Affirm demolition requests for 1127 West 24th St, 1904 West 24th St, and 1025 West 9th St

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).

• Approved hiring of fire recruits John Parker and Bryce Wilson (2-0)
• Approved police claims of $110,970.66 (2-0)
• Approved fire department claims of $124,774.40 (2-0)
• Approved demolition of 2451 Jackson St (2-0)
• Approved demolition of 301 Elva St (2-0)
• Approved demolition of 2310 Arrow Ave (2-0)
• Approved demolition of 4214 Delaware St (2-0)
• Tabled demolition of 1314 Fairfax St until 10-13-25 (2-2)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

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.

• Approve August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve August 2025 claims for $769,378.29
• Report current fuel balance of $162,818.25
• Report airport jet traffic up 130% per Flightaware
• Report soil delivery from city storm drain project saving $75K

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.

• Approved August 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 claims totaling $769,378.29 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Took bid for 24’ x 20’ mobile stage under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved rights of way and easements for Park Road widening (Pressley $4,012, Fettig $3,672, Beechboard $6,339, Eads $3,818, Blue Grass Farms $18,045) (unanimous)
• Awarded asphalt paving contract at 13th & Jackson to Howard Companies, LLC for $80,789.75 (unanimous)
• Approved change order #1 for Lafayette Treatment Plant Expansion Project for $3,770.00 (unanimous)
• Approved pay applications 8 and 9 to Atlas Excavating for Interceptor Phase IIA (unanimous)
• Approved published claims totaling $11,008,646.72 (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Opening of meeting
• Invocation
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll call of council members

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

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.

• Approve repair work on the Sirmax rail spur (Annex Railroad Contracting, LLC)
• Review and act on Whitney Mosby invoices tied to Bingham Square, LLC bankruptcy
• Approve appraisals for 2720‑2724 Nichol Avenue
• Approve Draw #14 Soft Costs and Draw #18 for the KennMar Project

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.

• Approved August 12 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved invoices $1,308,675.38 (3‑0)
• Approved Annex Railroad Contracting repair of Sirmax rail spur $23,687.50 (5‑0)
• Approved Denton/Whitney Mosby legal invoices $12,762.50 (5‑0)
• Approved appraisals for 2720‑2724 Nichol Ave and .5‑acre parcel (5‑0)
• Approved Draw #14 soft‑cost payment $26,583.70 (5‑0)
• Approved Draw #18 payment $588,808.00 (5‑0)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved minutes from September 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Took asphalt paving quotes for 13th & Jackson Street lot under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved bid date of September 30, 2025 for Brown Street curb & sidewalk reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved five‑year solid‑waste disposal and recycling agreement with Best Way (unanimous)
• Approved published claims totaling $2,989,057.26 (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Public hearing on appropriations and tax rates
• Ordinance fixing elected officers' 2026 salaries
• Ordinance fixing Anderson City Court salaries
• Ordinance fixing City Clerk's Office salaries
• Ordinance fixing Anderson Police Department executive staff salaries

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.

• Ordinance 20-25 passed first reading (9-0)
• Ordinance 20-25 passed second reading (9-0)
• Ordinance 24-25 (elected officer salaries) passed first and second readings (9-0 each)
• Ordinance 25-25 (court and probation staff salaries) passed first and second readings (9-0 each)
• Ordinance 26-25 (city clerk staff salaries) passed first and second readings (9-0 each)
• Ordinance 27-25 (appointed officers and department heads salaries) passed first and second readings (9-0 each)
• Ordinance 28-25 (police department executive staff salaries) passed first and second readings (9-0 each)
• Ordinance 29-25 (fire department executive staff salaries) passed first and second readings (9-0 each)

Park Board

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.

• August Accounts Payable Fund Totals
• August Payroll Fund Register Totals
• August Financial Total
• Grandview Pro Shop report
• Parks and Recreation Maintenance report

Board of Public Safety

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.

• Claims totaling $1,353,213.84, including $1,220,306.32 for combined payroll
• Police claims of $63,573.17
• Fire claims of $69,334.35
• Removal of burnt structure at 120 Sherman Street
• Municipal development items for 1412 Cedar Street, 1327 Central Avenue, and 806/806 ½ East 20th St

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.

• Approved minutes from 8-25-25 and 8-11-25 (2-0)
• Approved police claims of $39,345.51 (2-0)
• Approved fire claims of $55,246.21 (2-0)
• Approved combined payroll of $1,044,462.26 (2-0)
• Approved purchase of Braun ambulance for $406,936.00 (2-0)
• Approved disposition of fire‑department golf cart (2-0)
• Approved transfer of five surplus laptops to Madison County IT (2-0)
• Approved 2026‑2029 FOP contract (2-0)

Revolving Loan Fund Board

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.

• Care Plus loan request via Key Bank

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved bid date September 16, 2025 for 24’ x 20’ Mobile Stage (unanimous)
• Approved Secondary Plat for Jessica Lee Landing Subdivision, 4000‑4200 block West 8th St (unanimous)
• Approved Replat Lot #58 into Lots 58A and 58B in West Central Historical District (unanimous)
• Approved addendum to Option to Purchase Real Estate and Temporary Easement with Dennis Cooper, $1,252,560 for 31.314 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 11-25 authorizing purchase of real property for Anderson Water Utility (unanimous)
• Rejected sole bid from Theineman Construction, Inc. for water‑pollution control (unanimous)
• Approved bid date November 18, 2025 for Division IV Part 1 Lift Station Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved published claims totaling $3,929,249.26 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Rejected trash/recycling service bids; will pursue solid waste agreement (unanimous)
• Approved quote date Sept 9, 2025 for asphalt paving at 13th & Jackson St (unanimous)

Board of Public Safety

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.

• Approved police claims $1,693,433.43 (including $88,307.49 for police) – vote 2‑0
• Approved fire department claims $390,025.21 – vote 2‑0
• Approved combined payroll $1,215,100.73 – vote 2‑0
• Approved roof replacement at 133 W 29th St for $18,980.00 – vote 2‑0
• Approved purchase of event cart from Bendle’s for $17,400.00 – vote 2‑0
• Approved clean‑up of 2007 Nichol Ave by owner by Sep 8, 2025 – vote 2‑0
• Approved clean‑up of 1019 W. Post Rd by owner by Sep 8, 2025 – vote 2‑0
• Approved clean‑up of 1523 Arrow Ave by owner by Sep 8, 2025 – vote 2‑0

City Council

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.

City Council

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.

• Approved Resolution 13-25 “Complete Streets” guidelines (8-0)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

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.

• Approved July 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 claims of $15,833.94 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Home‑ARP Rental Housing Administrative Manual Policy and Procedures (unanimous)
• Approved Home‑ARP Supportive Services and Tenant Based Rental Assistance Administrative Manual Policy and Procedures (unanimous)
• Approved New Purchased Power Tracking Factor for Oct‑Dec 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Communications Site Non‑Exclusive License Agreement with AT&T (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $9,122,214.93 (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Resolution 9-25: 'Complete Streets' guidelines and policy for future development
• Resolution 12-25: Economic Revitalization Area designation for Rodney Massengale
• Ordinance 19-25: Supplements to the Code of Ordinances
• Public discussion regarding flooding in North Crest Addition

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.

• Adopted Ordinance 19-25 updating the city code (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 12-25 economic revitalization area, $270,000 project (7-0)
• Suspended council rules for the meeting (7-0)
• Tabled Resolution 9-25 Complete Streets guidelines until special meeting (7-0)
• Approved July 10 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

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.

• Approved July 8 executive meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved July 8 regular meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved July 31 executive meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved July 31 special meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved invoices $488,166.09 (5‑0)
• Approved procedural rules for the commission (4‑1)
• Approved Draw #17 payment $15,954.79 for KennMar Project (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Motion to provide total mowing/herbicide spend at next meeting passed (5‑0)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of drive assembly for Clarifier #1, $95,000 (unanimous)
• Approved published claims $3,350,780.40 (unanimous)

Board of Public Safety

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.

• Approved police claims of $63,573.17 (2-0)
• Approved fire claims of $69,334.35 (2-0)
• Approved combined payroll of $1,220,306.32 (2-0)
• Approved demolition of 1412 Cedar St (2-0)
• Approved emergency demolition of 120 Sherman St (2-0)
• Approved vacate of 1327 Central Ave (2-0)
• Approved vacate of 806/806 % East 20" St (2-0)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved published claims of $4,301,777.79 (unanimous)
• Approved Park Road Widening inspection services contract with Lochmueller Group, up to $99,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded demolition contract to Shroyer Solutions, Inc. for 1327 Central Ave ($11,233) and 2111 McKinley St ($7,147) (unanimous)
• Awarded demolition contract to Yardberry for 806 & 806 ½ East 20th St ($8,500), 2400 Fletcher St ($6,500) and 2828 Jackson St ($6,000) (unanimous)

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

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.

• Approved settlement of second mortgage, note, and taxpayer agreement for Bingham Square (5-0)
• Approved payment of Draw #15 – $62,409.56 (5-0)
• Approved payment of Draw #16 – $181,972.25 (5-0)
• Removed review of former Speedway gas station purchase from agenda

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

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.

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved July 22 minutes (unanimous)
• Took demolition bids for six properties under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $4,878,808.03 (unanimous)

Board of Public Safety

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.

• Approved police claims $79,571.68 (2-0)
• Approved fire claims $92,918.77 (2-0)
• Approved combined payroll $1,268,170.66 (2-0)
• Extended deadline for 1523 Arrow Ave container home to Aug 25, 2025 (2-0)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved July 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Took $6,926,000.00 Division IV Part 1 Lift Station bid under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Service Agreement with Perkin Elmer for $20,796.00 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with DB Engineering for construction inspection (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $9,622,307.69 (unanimous)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

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.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 claims for $28,232.57, check date July 18, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Awarded Park Road Rehabilitation and Widening Project to Midwest Paving, Inc. for $1,716,469.69 (unanimously)
• Approved published claims of $6,358,701.23 (unanimously)

Board of Public Safety

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.

• Approved minutes from 5-12-25, 6-9-25, 6-23-25 (3-0)
• Approved police claims of $76,427.13 (3-0)
• Approved fire claims of $85,554.46 (3-0)
• Approved combined payroll of $2,535,759.04 (3-0)
• Ordered removal of 1523 Arrow Ave building if not cleared in 30 days (3-0)
• Tabled 1412 Cedar St action until Aug 11, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved emergency demolition of 1327 Central Ave (3-0)
• Approved demolition of 2236 Park Ave (3-2)

City Council

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.

• Adopted Ordinance 14-25 rezoning 3131 E 67th St (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 15-25 six‑year tax abatement for 4604 Malus Blvd (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 16-25 annexation of 7.5 acres (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 17-25 three‑year tax abatement for 3138 Waterway (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 18-25 salary amendment for appointed officers (6‑0)
• Tabled Resolution 9-25 “Complete Streets” guidelines (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 10-25 preliminary declaratory resolution for 1426 W 53rd St (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 11-25 fiscal plan for annexation (6‑0)

Economic Development Commission

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).

• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved six-year residential tax abatement for James Taylor, 4604 Malus Blvd (3-0)
• Approved three-year residential tax abatement for David and Teresa Irick, 3138 Waterway Blvd (3-0)

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

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.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved invoices totaling $152,853.26 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution ARC06-25 for a temporary loan up to $7,000,000 to Anderson Electric Utility (5-0)
• Approved Resolution ARC04-25 allocating $304,500 for purchase of 2800 and 2813 Nichol Avenue (5-0)

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

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.

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved July 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Division I Water Transmission Main‑Lafayette Water Treatment Plant to Cross Street Project, +$42,361.40 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Division III Fuller Well Project, -$16,100.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Division III Fuller Well Project, +$35,000.00 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Took Park Road project bids under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved Change Orders totaling $141,716.20 (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $2,715,994.95 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved revised bid date of July 1, 2025 for Park Road Widening Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09-25 Complete Streets Guidelines and Policy (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $1,258,881.42 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for June 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Safety

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.

• Approved police claims $108,161.20 (2-0)
• Approved fire claims $69,006.59 (2-0)
• Approved combined payroll $1,243,979.75 (2-0)
• Placed Officer Maurice McGee on unpaid administrative leave (2-0)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

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.

• Approved May 20 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 claims of $28,759.22 (unanimous)

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

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.

• Approved March, April, and May 2025 minutes (4‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved invoices totaling $204,040.78 (4‑yes, 0‑no)
• Tabled Resolution ARC04-25 to purchase 2800 and 2813 Nichol Ave (4‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved water main extension at Exit 222 for $1,916,950 (4‑yes, 0‑no)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised bid date July 22, 2025 for Division IV Part 1 lift station improvement (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $8,253,349.67 (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Approved May and June meeting minutes (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 11-25 for economic development at 3302 Waterway Blvd (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 12-25 for economic development at 3220 Marine Dr (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 14-25 to rezone 3131 East 67th St (8-0)
• Suspended rules for Ordinance 11-25 consideration (8-0)
• Suspended rules for Ordinance 12-25 consideration (8-0)
• Suspended rules for Ordinance 14-25 consideration (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Economic Development Commission

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.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Tabled Resolution EDC06-25 for Prestige Enterprises (3-0)
• Approved Resolution EDC07-25 for Matthew Murray (3-0)
• Tabled Resolution EDC08-25 for James Taylor (3-0)
• Removed tabling of Resolution EDC06-25 for Prestige Enterprises (3-0)
• Approved Resolution EDC06-25 for Prestige Enterprises (3-0)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $15,812 Aquifer Testing contract with Eagon & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved $65,039 Wellfield Capacity Analysis contract with Eagon & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved July 24, 2025 bid date for Division IV part 1 lift station improvement (unanimous)
• Approved modification to the Pretreatment Enforcement Response Guide (unanimous)
• Approved published claims totaling $3,894,701.53 (unanimous)

Board of Public Safety

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).

• Approved May 27 and May 12 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved police claims of $66,795.35 (2-0)
• Approved fire department claims of $79,607.13 (2-0)
• Approved combined payroll of $1,214,833.71 (2-0)
• Affirmed demolition of 1731 Meridian St. (2-0)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2025 bid date for 2025 Park Road Rehabilitation and Widening Project (unanimous)
• Approved $6,016,000 Construction Agreement with Patterson Horth, Inc. for Lafayette Water Treatment Plant Expansion (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $3,179,322.53 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Tracker filing for July‑Sept 2025, decreasing residential bills $3.960 (3.77%) (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $1,040,062.04 (unanimous)

Board of Public Safety

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.

• Approved hiring of three police recruits (2-0)
• Approved police claims payment of $71,717.21 (2-0)
• Approved fire department claims payment of $72,793.27 (2-0)
• Approved combined payroll payment of $1,218,353.11 (2-0)

City Council

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.

Board of Aviation Commissioners

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.

• Approved April 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 claims of $27,904.30 (unanimous)
• Approved drafting of ground lease agreement for T‑hangars (unanimous)
• Approved payment for engineer report/project (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved May 13 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for 2024 and $150,000 for 2025 economic development agreement (unanimous)
• Approved CATS Safety Plan Update (unanimous)
• Approved updated Transit Asset Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $8,068,930.06 (unanimous)

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

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.

• Tabled April and March minutes (3‑0)
• Approved invoices totaling $837,843.40 (3‑0)
• Accepted McDonald’s $140,000 bid for 1415 Raible Avenue (3‑0)
• Tabled ARC04-25 resolution to allow inspection of 2827 Nichol Avenue (3‑0)
• Approved ARC05-25 resolution to capture incremental assessed valuation (3‑0)
• Approved purchase of 2501 Nichol Avenue for $110,000 (3‑0)
• Approved reimbursement of $567.38 for Orebaugh lease rent (3‑0)

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

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.

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved Replat/Lowe’s Subdivision Lot 1 for Dutch Brothers Drive‑Thru Coffee Shop (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #4 decreasing project cost by $77,570.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #5 increasing project cost by $133,557.63 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #6 increasing project cost by $936,259.00 (unanimous)
• Approved published claims totaling $1,459,493.63 (unanimous)
• Took bids for Outdoor Air‑Cooled Liquid Chiller under advisement (unanimous)

Board of Public Safety

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.

Board of Public Safety

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.

• Approved directive for police to enforce park rules (Ayes 3 — Nays 0)
• Approved suspension of 30 days without pay and 15‑month probation for firefighter Gregory Cravens (Ayes 3 — Nays 0)
• Approved 4‑28‑25 executive session minutes (Ayes 3 — Nays 0)
• Approved police claims of $112,015.11 (part of $1,786,358.74 total) (Ayes 3 — Nays 0)
• Approved fire department claims of $414,733.37 (Ayes 3 — Nays 0)
• Approved combined payroll of $1,259,610.26 (Ayes 3 — Nays 0)

City Council

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.

• Adopted Resolution 8‑25 (ayes 7, nays 0)
• Motion to adjourn adopted; meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Revolving Loan Fund Board

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.

• Accepted October 25, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $94,700 loan for 522 West 8th Street, LLC (unanimous; First Merchants abstained)

Revolving Loan Fund Board

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.

• Accepted October 25, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $94,700 loan for 522 West 8th St purchase (unanimous, First Merchants abstained)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved April 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Secondary Plat/WAWA Anderson Subdivision, 6400–6600 blocks of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $2,461,692.73 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved April 22 minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded ARP Plumbing & Excavating demolition bids for 1620 East 18th St ($4,150) and 717 West 21st St ($5,250) (unanimous)
• Awarded Shroyer Solutions, Inc. demolition bids for 625 Alexandria Pike ($8,722), 1109 Fletcher St ($25,318) and 2238 Park Ave ($6,374) (unanimous)
• Awarded Fredricks, Inc. demolition bid for 2318 Fulton St ($5,219) (unanimous)
• Awarded JA Shroyer Group, LLC demolition bids for 528 Alexandria Pike ($8,445), 1907 Lincoln St ($6,720), 1124 West 1st St ($8,860) and 623/625 West 24th St ($8,425) (unanimous)
• Awarded Yardberry Excavating demolition bid for 1012 West 4th St ($11,500) (unanimous)
• Approved published claims totaling $1,664,404.51 (unanimous)

Board of Public Safety

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.

Board of Public Safety

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.

• Accepted Police Department claim $67,852.67 (3‑0)
• Approved Fire Department claim $110,916.22 (3‑0)
• Accepted combined payroll claim $1,213,493.34 (3‑0)
• Approved fire‑department air bottle contract $156,762.00 (3‑0)
• Tabled 301 Elva St (3‑0)
• Tabled 2111 McKinley St (3‑0)
• Vacated 528 Alexandria Pike (3‑0)
• Vacated 2232 West 27" St (3‑0)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved April 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bid date May 13 for outdoor air‑cooled liquid chiller (unanimous)
• Accepted Chuck Johnson proposal up to $100,000 for 13th & Jackson lot (unanimous)
• Approved published claims $5,517,937.36 (unanimous)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

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.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims of $61,984.62 for Feb‑Mar 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved conference‑room rental at $65/day (unanimous)
• Tabled vending services contract pending attorney review

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

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.

• Approved March 25 regular and executive minutes (3-0)
• Approved invoices totaling $4,640,388.34 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution ARC03-25 for purchase of 2713 Nichol Avenue (3-0)
• Tabled Resolution ARC04-25 for purchase of 2800 and 2647-2827 Nichol Avenue (3-0)
• Approved Draw #14 payment of $228,123.82 for KennMar project (3-0)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved April 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Took solid‑waste recycling bids under advisement (unanimous)
• Took demolition quotes under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 12” Endress Hauser Mag Meter for $16,735.55 (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $7,065,198.10 (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Approved February 13 and February 27 meeting minutes (8‑0)
• Appointed retired firefighter Kenny Williams to the AFD Merit Commission (unanimous consent)
• Adopted Resolution 5‑25 fiscal plan for annexed area (9‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 6‑25 public hearing for LGT Irrigation project (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 6‑25 vacating public way at 1426 West 53rd St (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7‑25 economic‑development target area for Chris and Molly Hoyle (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8‑25 economic‑development target area for Tamara Fuller (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 10‑25 minimal building designs for Class 1 buildings (8‑1)

Economic Development Commission

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.

• Approved Resolution EDC03-25 for Legacy Custom Steel Homes, 2531 Sheffield Ct. (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution EDC04-25 for Chris and Molly Hoyle, 2514 Winterwood Lane (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution EDC05-25 for Tamara Fuller, 2758 W. 18th Street (4‑0)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Replat/Clearview Addition for Lots 1‑3, 4400 block South Scatterfield (unanimous)
• Approved $25,834 contract with Fredrick’s Inc. for garage work (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement for Professional Services for Darren Grile (unanimous)
• Approved published claims of $3,253,156.62 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved Uniform Conflict of Interest Disclosure for Jason Boerner (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Contract Paving Project to DC Construction Services, Inc. ($562,691.59) (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Concrete Street Repairs to Boerner’s Cutting Edge, Inc. ($300,484.00) (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 CCMG Resurfacing Project to DC Construction Services, Inc. ($2,822,648.90) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 07-25 to purchase 38 acres for water utility ($399,990) (unanimous)
• Awarded Lafayette Treatment Plant Expansion to Patterson Horth, Inc. ($6,016,000) (unanimous)
• Approved published claims totaling $864,940.34 (unanimous)

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

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.

• Approved invoices totaling $790,553.99 (3‑0)
• Approved purchase of 2800 and 2647‑2827 Nichol Ave for $304,500, contingent on agreement (4‑0)
• Approved publishing RFP to sell 1415 Raible Ave for not less than $130,000 (4‑0)
• Approved Draw #13 for KennMar Project for $211,350.74 (4‑0)
• Approved contract with IWM for environmental work up to $50,000 (4‑0)

Anderson Redevelopment Commission

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.

Board of Public Works

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.

• Approved Resolution 05-25 for 718 West 17th St surplus conveyance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 06-25 for 2122 Fletcher St surplus conveyance (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3 pick‑up trucks from Bloomington Ford ($43,172.25 each) (unanimous)
• Took bids for 2025 Contract Paving Project under advisement (unanimous)
• Took bids for 2025 Concrete Street Repairs Project under advisement (unanimous)
• Took bids for 2025 CCMG Project under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved published claims totaling $2,879,048.92 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)