Charlestown public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Advisory Plan Commission
The Commission approved amendments and additions to the City of Charlestown Zoning Ordinance 2016-OR-19. The changes define exterior building material requirements for R2 zoned areas and add an allowable type of vinyl siding and fiber cement product (Hardie Siding) for R1 zoned areas.
- Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance 2016-OR-19 regarding exterior building materials (5-0)
- Approved addition of exterior building material requirements to R2 zoned areas (5-0)
- Approved allowable vinyl siding and fiber cement product use in R1 zoned areas (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a new statewide minimum standard for the police pursuit policy and a contract for event characters. The board also approved claims and a specific payment for tree carving.
- Approved amended agenda (3-0)
- Approved November 16, 2022 minutes, claims, and PR voucher (3-0)
- Approved additional $800.00 claim for tree carving by Bill Shipman (3-0)
- Approved new mandated statewide minimum standard for police pursuit policy pending legal review (3-0)
- Approved $1,400.00 contract with Pixie Dust Playdates for December 21 event pending insurance and legal review (3-0)
Redevelopment Commission
The Commission approved an increase in the scope of a BOT to $650,000 for sanitary sewer line relocation and updated a development site plan. The board also approved the November meeting minutes and current claims.
- Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved claims (4-0)
- Approved increasing utility relocation BOT scope to $650,000 (4-0)
- Approved replacing original site plan and timeline exhibits in development agreement with revised versions (4-0)
Common Council
The Common Council approved the adoption of the Clark County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The council also approved the meeting agenda and previous financial records.
- Approved Resolution 2022-R-11 to adopt the Clark County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (3-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved Minutes of 11/07/2022, Claims, and PR voucher from 10/31/2022 to 12/03/2022 (3-0)
Sanitary Sewer Board
The Board approved the IDEM response letter and compliance plan. Engineering updates were provided regarding the Highway 62 pump station and the Depot Street project redesign. A resolution for the SRF process is scheduled for January.
- Approved the agenda (3-0)
- Approved November 17 minutes, payroll voucher, and claims (3-0)
- Approved IDEM response letter and compliance plan (3-0)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception request for the Not-for-Profit Medela House to operate a group home for women at 321 Ridge Road. The facility will house up to six women and be managed by owners including licensed nurses and a certified social worker.
- Approved special exception for Group Home/Sober Living Home at 321 Ridge Road (5-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
Advisory Plan Commission
The Commission discussed a request to update exterior material requirements for R1 zoning and add requirements for R2 zoning. No formal changes were voted on; a draft proposed ordinance will be developed with the City Attorney for future input.
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (7-0)
Sanitary Sewer Board
The Board declined a motion to hire an additional laborer due to a lack of a second vote. Mayor Treva Hodges reported that $430,676.77 in expenses are being moved to the capacity fees fund to correct accounting errors.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved Nov. 3 minutes, Nov. 3 executive session, Oct. 30-Nov. 12 payroll voucher, and claims (3-0)
- Motion to hire additional laborer pending funding availability failed (lack of second)
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the placement of a three-way stop sign in the Heritage Place Subdivision. The board also approved the Workers Compensation Renewal and the meeting agenda and minutes.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved November 3, 2022 minutes, claims, and PR voucher (3-0)
- Approved Workers Compensation Renewal (3-0)
- Approved placement of a three-way stop sign at Principle & Anthem in Heritage Place Subdivision (3-0)
Redevelopment Commission
The Redevelopment Commission approved the creation of the Depot Street Economic Development and Allocation Area. The board also authorized a minimum taxpayer agreement for Blue Lick Development and approved a resolution regarding parity obligations for a bank closing.
- Approved Resolution 2022-R-8 to create Depot Street Economic Development Area and Allocation Area (4-0)
- Approved minimum taxpayer agreement for Blue Lick Development in substantial form (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-R-9 regarding parity obligations for New Washington State Bank closing (4-0)
- Authorized HWC to conduct construction observation services for Quality Court under existing on-call agreement (4-0)
- Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved claims (4-0)
Common Council
The Common Council approved ordinances to establish a trash tote fund for leasing trash cans and to transfer end-of-year departmental appropriations. The council also approved a resolution regarding the Plan Commission and Redevelopment Commission. A resolution to adopt the Clark County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan was tabled.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-OR-23 to create a trash tote fund (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-OR-22 to transfer end-of-year departmental appropriations (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-R-10 regarding the Plan Commission and Redevelopment Commission (4-0)
- Tabled Resolution 2022-R-11 to adopt the Clark County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved minutes of 10/03/2022, claims, and PR voucher (4-0)
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works and Safety approved contracts for insurance and marketing services. Property and casualty and workers compensation insurance were authorized for payment.
- Approved BMS Contract with $150.00 administration fee (3-0)
- Approved Property & Casualty insurance for $204,458.00 (3-0)
- Approved workers compensation insurance for $61,921.00 (3-0)
- Approved October 19, 2022 minutes, claims, and PR voucher (3-0)
Sanitary Sewer Board
The Board of Public Works and Safety approved contracts for insurance and marketing services. Property and casualty insurance and workers compensation were authorized along with a Benefit Marketing Solutions contract.
- Approved BMS Contract with $150.00 administration fee (3-0)
- Approved Property & Casualty insurance for $204,458.00 (3-0)
- Approved workers compensation for $61,921.00 (3-0)
- Approved October 19, 2022 minutes, claims, and PR voucher (3-0)
Sanitary Sewer Board
The board voted unanimously to table a proposed Ziptility software and services contract pending further legal and technical review. They also heard a presentation on a potential $19.7 million regional lift station project but agreed more evaluation is needed before action. Routine items including minutes, payroll, and claims were approved 3-0.
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved minutes from October 6, payroll voucher, and claims (3-0)
- Tabled Ziptility software contract pending further legal and technical review (3-0)
Common Council
The agenda provides a list of documents for the meeting, including five ordinances and one resolution. No specific descriptions of the items are provided in the text.
- Ordinances 09, 10, 11, 12, and 13
- Resolution 04
Common Council
The Common Council is meeting to review various financial documents and a proposed agreed order with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM).
- Proposed agreed order with IDEM
- Ordinance 2022-OR-06
- Resolution 2022-R-3
- Review of claims, fund, and payroll vouchers
Common Council
The Common Council and the Sanitary Sewer Board will meet in a joint executive session. The meeting is scheduled to discuss strategy regarding pending or threatened litigation.
- Joint executive session regarding legal strategy
Common Council
The Common Council and Redevelopment Commission will meet in a joint executive session. The body will discuss strategy regarding a real property transaction.
- Discussion of strategy for a real property transaction
Common Council
The Common Council and Redevelopment Commission will meet in a joint executive session. The body will discuss strategy regarding a real property transaction.
- Discussion of strategy for a real property transaction