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Charlestown public meetings in 2025

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

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

Sanitary Sewer Board will review routine reports and documents

The Charlestown Sanitary Sewer Board meeting on December 18, 2025 will consider a series of scheduled documents, including agenda, claims, reports, vouchers, and utility updates. No specific resolutions or actions are detailed in the agenda. The board will discuss these items as part of its regular oversight responsibilities.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes, charge offs and set January meeting dates

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 4 meeting, along with payroll and claim items. It also approved charge offs totaling $253.43. The board set the January 8 and January 15 meeting dates and then adjourned.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves sanitation charge‑offs of $78.66 and adopts agenda

The Charlestown Board of Public Works and Safety approved the meeting agenda, adopted the minutes and related claims from the December 2 meeting, approved $78.66 in sanitation charge‑offs, and adjourned. All motions passed unanimously with a 2‑0 vote.

Thu Dec 4, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

Sanitary Sewer Board to review claims and payment requests

The Sanitary Sewer Board is meeting to review financial documents, including claims, vouchers, and reports. The board will consider payment requests related to Hwy 62 and an SRF request.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $489,492.97 sewer pay request and sets Jan 8 meeting

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved the agenda and prior minutes, then authorized a $489,492.97 pay request for the Highway 62 Lift Station, split between capacity fees and sewer operating. It also approved a $44,425 SRF disbursement, $582.41 charge offs, and set the January meeting for Jan 8 at 11:30 a.m. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Redevelopment Commission

Charlestown Redevelopment Commission to meet December 2, 2025

The Redevelopment Commission will meet to review fund balances, claims, and the November 2025 TWG report. The meeting includes a reimbursement package for 380 Main Cross.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved $10,000 facade reimbursement and set 2026 meeting schedule

The Redevelopment Commission approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting and the related claims, each by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It approved an updated scope of work for the facade at 500 Pike Street and authorized reimbursement of up to $10,000 (or 50% of the final project cost) with a 4‑0 vote. The commission also approved the 2026 meeting schedule, moving the February meeting to February 5, 2026, by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved $134.52 sanitation charge-offs

The board approved the meeting agenda and the November 20 minutes, both by a 2‑0 vote. They swore in Officer Graci Moore, approved merit awards for Sgt. Matthew Myers and Officer Jorge Hernandez, and authorized $134.52 in sanitation charge‑offs, each vote 2‑0. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Common Council

Agenda contains only document references, no specific items listed

The Charlestown Common Council meeting on Dec 1, 2025 lists several PDFs—agenda, minutes, claims reports, allowance docket, and ordinances 2025-OR-20 through 2025-OR-22—without describing any decisions or discussions. No concrete agenda items are provided in the text.

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✓ Decided: Council approves tree‑planting grant and sewer fee changes

The council approved the agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It adopted a tree‑planting ordinance that uses a $5,000 DNR grant, and passed an amendment to sewer‑capacity fees that adds expiration and reconnect fees. The end‑of‑year appropriations transfer ordinance and the 2026 meeting schedule were also approved.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

Board of Public Works

Board of Public Works meeting to review routine documents and reports

The Charlestown Board of Public Works will meet at 10:00 A.M. on November 20, 2025. The agenda lists several PDFs—including the original meeting notice, minutes from November 6, 2025, an allowance docket, claims reports, an HRA renewal document, and a John Hogan musical performance file. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are identified in the agenda. The board will discuss the contents of these documents.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes, two contracts and adjourned

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the meeting agenda. It approved the November 6 minutes, the claims and the PR voucher. The board approved a $150 contract for a John Hogan musical performance at The Depot on Dec 19. It also approved the BMS‑HRA cost‑sharing contract with no changes. All motions passed 3‑0 and the meeting was adjourned.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

Charlestown Sanitary Sewer Board to review claims and financial reports

The board will meet to review claims, PR vouchers, and ledger reports from October. The agenda also includes an SRF request for 22L-PACE.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $520,546 SRF payment and $477,237.74 change order

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved the agenda, prior minutes, and payroll claims. It authorized a $520,546 SRF disbursement to Pace Contracting and a $477,237.74 Change Order 5 for the wastewater plant. The board also added a laborer to staff and engaged attorney Greg Fifer for a pending legal matter.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

Board of Public Works

Board of Public Works to review insurance and cyber renewals

The Board of Public Works is meeting to review claims reports and an allowance docket. The agenda includes quotes for cyber insurance and workers compensation renewals.

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✓ Decided: Board approves insurance renewals and character contract

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the meeting agenda and the October 16 minutes. It also approved the renewal of property, casualty, cyber and workers' compensation insurance policies totaling $375,763, noting a $5,000 savings on workers' comp. The board approved a $150 contract for a Cindy Lou Who character appearance on three December dates. All motions passed unanimously.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

Sanitary Sewer Board meets to review claims and reports

The Charlestown Sanitary Sewer Board is scheduled to meet on November 6, 2025, to review financial vouchers, claims, and various reports.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $54,450 SRF disbursement and will recommend ordinance changes

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved the meeting agenda and the October 16 minutes with unanimous votes. It adopted a motion to recommend to the Common Council a review of the capacity‑fee ordinance and possible concessions for rehabilitated homes. The board also approved SRF Disbursement Requests 21L for Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz totaling $54,450.00, and then adjourned the meeting.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

Redevelopment Commission

Agenda lists documents only, no specific actions scheduled

The Charlestown Redevelopment Commission meeting on November 4, 2025 is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. The agenda consists of reference documents, including minutes from October 7, 2025 and several reports. No rezoning, contract, ordinance, or fee items are identified for decision or discussion. The commission appears to be reviewing the listed materials.

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✓ Decided: Commission affirmed $2.8 M BOT agreement for The Commons/Short Street Parklet

The Redevelopment Commission approved the October 7 meeting minutes and the presented claims. It affirmed Resolution 2025‑R‑4, authorizing a BOT agreement up to $2,800,000 and a reimbursement up to $195,000 for The Commons/Short Street Parklet. The board also approved a $32,000 design contract for Family Activities Park sports courts, a change order extending a paving project to November 26, 2025, and the 2026 Annual Spending Plan. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

Common Council

Charlestown Common Council to review five ordinances

The Common Council will meet to discuss five ordinances numbered 2025-OR-16 through 2025-OR-20. The body will also review the allowance docket and claims reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approved fire pump station transfer to Indiana American Water

The Common Council unanimously approved several ordinances, including salary schedules for city employees and elected officials, a fluoride cessation ordinance, a rate‑adjustment amendment, and a tree‑planting grant ordinance. They also authorized the mayor to execute the transfer of a fire pump station to Indiana American Water. All actions were approved by a 5‑0 vote.

Thu Oct 16, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves FOP lease, trolley purchase and agenda

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting, a lease agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police for nine acres at $1 per month, and a resolution to purchase a $17,000 trolley from Jeffersonville. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Oct 16, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

Sanitary Sewer Board to review utility reports and project completions

The board is meeting to review financial claims, vouchers, and utility reports. The agenda includes a certificate of partial completion for project 00 65 16.01 and SRF requests for 19L-JTL and 20L-PACE.

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✓ Decided: Sanitary Board approves agenda, minutes, certificate, and SRF disbursements

The board approved the meeting agenda, the October 2 minutes along with the payroll allowance docket and claims, and the Certificate of Partial Completion for the new plant. It also approved SRF Disbursement Request 19L for Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz totaling $54,775 and Request 20L for Pace Contracting for $463,000. All motions passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Redevelopment Commission

Commission to consider 2025 Commons Project resolution and drainage plan

The Charlestown Redevelopment Commission meeting on Oct 7, 2025 will review several documents, including a resolution for the 2025 Commons Project, a drainage plan for High Street and Forest Edge, the FAP Master Plan presentation, and a TWG September 2025 report. The commission will discuss these items and any related actions.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved $2.8 M BOT agreement for The Commons/Short Street Parklet

The Redevelopment Commission approved the September 2 regular session and September 23 special session minutes and the claims presented, each by a 5‑0 vote. It affirmed Resolution 2025‑R‑4, authorizing a BOT agreement with GM Development Companies for The Commons/Short Street Parklet up to $2,800,000 and a reimbursement agreement up to $195,000. The board also approved a $17,150 expenditure for Forest Edge drainage and authorized payment of the invoice after it is received. All actions were approved unanimously.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Board of Public Works

Board of Public Works agenda posted with supporting PDFs

The Charlestown Board of Public Works meeting scheduled for 9:00 A.M. on October 7, 2025 includes several reference documents, such as the agenda, prior meeting minutes, allowance docket, claims and reports, a stop‑sign evaluation, and a Christmas performance report. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Board approves two new stop signs and a Christmas performance contract

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the meeting agenda and the September 16 minutes. It authorized stop signs at Water & Level and Locust & North Dogwood, and will continue studying pedestrian improvements at High & Walnut. The board also approved a $300 contract for a Christmas performance at The Depot on December 5. The meeting was adjourned.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

Common Council

Charlestown Council to consider several ordinances and a rezoning petition

The Charlestown Common Council will meet to discuss and vote on multiple ordinances and a petition for re-zoning. The agenda includes a docket of claims and allowance reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approved bond issuance to fund The Commons and Short Street Parklet Project

The Common Council approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes with unanimous votes. It adopted several ordinances, including a zoning amendment for the Walnut Creek Planned Unit Development, a cease‑fluoride ordinance, and the 2026 city budget. The council also approved a public‑private agreement and authorized bonds and BANS to fund The Commons and Short Street Parklet Project. All actions were approved 4‑0.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

Board will consider a proposed pretreatment ordinance for the sanitary system

The Charlestown Sanitary Sewer Board will meet at 9:00 A.M. on October 2, 2025. The agenda includes a proposed pretreatment ordinance and an amended and restated ordinance that revises Chapter 52. The board will also review claims, a purchase request voucher, and other reports.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends adoption of amended pretreatment ordinance

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved its agenda and the September 18 meeting minutes. It approved the payroll allowance docket and related claims. The board voted 3‑0 to recommend the Common Council adopt the amended pretreatment ordinance. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

Redevelopment Commission

Charlestown RDC to consider 2025 bonds for Commons Project

The Charlestown Redevelopment Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on resolutions related to the Commons Project, including a bond resolution.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves $2.8M public‑private agreement and bond issuance

The Charlestown Redevelopment Commission approved a resolution recommending a public‑private agreement with GM Development Companies, LLC for up to $2,800,000. It also approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds and bond anticipation notes to fund The Commons and Short Street Parklet project. Both resolutions passed unanimously (3‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Common Council

Charlestown Common Council to consider rezoning and interlocal agreement

The Common Council is holding a special meeting to review several ordinances and agreements. The agenda includes a petition for re-zoning and a GIS interlocal agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Walnut Creek annexation, fiscal plan and GIS agreement

The Common Council approved the agenda and then took three substantive actions: it passed the first reading of Ordinance 2025-OR-15 to annex the Walnut Creek Subdivision, approved Resolution 2025-R-ll outlining the fiscal impact of that annexation, and adopted an interlocal agreement to purchase aerial‑photography GIS services for $4,000 per year. All votes were unanimous.

Thu Sep 18, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

Agenda lists only procedural documents, no specific actions

The Charlestown Sanitary Sewer Board meeting agenda for September 18, 2025 includes a set of PDFs—sanitary board agenda, claims, voucher, DMRSUBMISSION, utility report, and a SRF request. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are detailed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no listed decisions.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $1.395 M SRF disbursement to Pace Contracting

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved its agenda and the September 4 minutes with a 2-0 vote. It authorized the mayor to send a letter declining a reimbursement claim to the Ragains‑Mongold family, also 2-0. The board approved a Sewer Revenue Fund disbursement request of $1,395,323 to Pace Contracting, 2-0. The meeting was then adjourned by a 2-0 vote.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Board of Public Works

Board of Public Works reviews sidewalk change order and equipment repairs

The Board of Public Works is meeting to review claims, reports, and specific project updates. The agenda includes discussions on infrastructure changes and equipment maintenance.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $138,396.50 contract for Little League parking lot paving

The Charlestown Board of Public Works and Safety approved multiple contracts and orders, including a $138,396.50 contract for Little League parking lot paving and a $2,500 change order for a Park Street sidewalk extension. Additional approvals covered a phlebotomy policy, the swearing‑in of Officer Zachary Brown, a band contract, sound system repair, new signage, and a postage machine lease renewal. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

Thu Sep 4, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes and adjourned

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved its agenda and the minutes from August 21, along with the payroll allowance docket (August 17‑30) and related claims. The meeting was then adjourned. All three actions passed unanimously (3‑0).

Wed Sep 3, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts 2026 budget of $7.43 million

The council approved the city’s 2026 budget, totaling $7,429,822 across general funds, taxes, police pension, roads, sanitation and other categories. They also approved Ordinance 2025‑OR‑12 (budget ordinance), Ordinance 2025‑OR‑13 (golf‑cart penalty amendment) and Resolution 2025‑R‑9 (appropriation deduction). The council disapproved the Bolly Drive zoning map change and approved an $88,430 amendment to the Highway 62 Lift Station BOT agreement. Agenda, minutes, and the meeting were approved unanimously and the council adjourned.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Redevelopment Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $2.74M temporary financing for The Commons project

The Redevelopment Commission approved a $2,737,935.25 temporary financing package for The Commons and Short Street Parklet project. It also approved facade grant applications for 106 Industrial Way ($10,000), 500 Pike Street ($10,000) and 800 Park Street ($1,796). The commission authorized contract awards for Madison Street ($259,924.38) and 501 Market ($48,710.00) projects, and approved the purchase of a trolley for $20,000,00. All actions were adopted unanimously (5‑0).

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves agenda, minutes, signage, and new park rental rates

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 19, 2025. It approved adding signage for an autistic child on Jackson Way. The Board also approved the 2026 Parks Department rental rates. No contract was awarded for the Little League Parking Lot; bids will be reviewed by HWC.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $88,430 Highway 62 lift station BOT amendment

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. It authorized the notice of intent for KGF Homes, a $185,249 SRF disbursement, and an $88,430 BOT amendment for the Highway 62 lift station. All motions passed with a 2‑0 vote.

Wed Aug 20, 2025

Redevelopment Commission

✓ Decided: Commission placed Madison Street/Green Alley and 501 Market bids under advisement

The Redevelopment Commission opened bids for the Madison Street/Green Alley project and the 501 Market demolition/parking project. Motions to take each set of bids under advisement were approved unanimously (5‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves agenda, minutes, band contracts, firearm transfer, sidewalk contract

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the meeting agenda and the August 5 minutes, including a $500 claim and a PR voucher. It also approved the transfer of a firearm to retiring Officer Arvel Hall, contracts for six community bands for the September 20 event, and an agreement with G&G Excavating Inc. for sidewalk repairs. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

Thu Aug 7, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

✓ Decided: Board approves $1.177M SRF disbursement for Pace Contracting

The board approved two State Revolving Fund disbursement requests for Pace Contracting: $748,654 and $428,346, separated by funding source. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

Redevelopment Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved prior minutes and claims, then adjourned meeting

The Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the claims presented to the commission. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves agenda, awards, policies, and contracts with unanimous votes

The Charlestown Board of Public Works and Safety met on August 5, 2025. It approved the meeting agenda, the July 15 minutes and related vouchers, Lifesaving Awards for three officers, a Title VI nondiscrimination policy, and two event contracts. All motions passed with a 2-0 vote. The board then adjourned.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approves Ordinance 2025-OR-11 establishing a tourism project fund

The council approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes unanimously. It rescinded Resolution 2025‑R‑08 after Heartland Ambulance pledged AEDs. The council also approved Ordinance 2025‑OR‑11, creating a tourism project fund to secure a $250,000 grant, and moved it to final reading. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $5,440 pump impeller purchase

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved its agenda, the prior meeting minutes and payroll claims, and a $5,440 quote for two pump impellers at the Maple Street lift station. All motions passed unanimously (3-0). The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board authorized publishing bids for Little League parking lot paving

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the meeting agenda and July 1 minutes unanimously. It also approved contracts for a Greenway Park mural ($3,000), a breakfast buffet ($1,040), and two band performances ($200 and $1,200). Finally, the board authorized HWC to publish the call for bids to pave the Little League parking lot, all votes 3-0.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $1.1 M SRF disbursement for Pace

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the June 17 meeting. It ratified a Notice of Intent for tract 27A and approved two State Revolving Fund disbursements, including $1,106,203 for Pace. The board also adjourned the meeting.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approves PILOT ordinance for River Ridge Commerce Center

The Common Council adopted a Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) ordinance for the River Ridge Commerce Center, allowing the city to capture tax revenue from the property and fund an additional police officer. The council also approved a pledge agreement for a $250,000 Southern Indiana Tourism grant, a letter of recommendation to rezone 254 Level Street to multifamily, and approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and adjournment. Resolution 2025‑R‑08 on EMS response times was tabled until the next meeting.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

Redevelopment Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $133,827 contribution for Shadow Lake lighting

The Redevelopment Commission approved the June 3, 2025 regular session minutes and the claims docket, including a $4,900 invoice. It authorized $35,000 for the High Jackson & Cristiani Parkway RAB work and approved advertising for bids on the 501 Market Street project and the Madison Street & Green Alley improvements. The commission also approved a $133,827 contribution and the final agreement for the Shadow Lake lighting installation. All actions were approved unanimously (4‑0).

Tue Jul 1, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved a $57,500 stormwater utility study and multiple contracts

The Charlestown Board of Public Works and Safety approved the meeting agenda, the June 17 minutes, the CHPD training manual, a contract with Hoosier Dirtworks for Oriole Drive drainage repair, a vacation of a utility easement behind Audubon Court and Spring Street, a stormwater utility study proposal up to $57,500, and a $60 band contract pending a parent signature. The board also agreed to move Founders Week to June 13‑20 next year. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board tables approval of the CHPD training manual until the next meeting

The board approved the meeting agenda and the June 3 minutes with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the claims and voucher items for May 26–June 8, 2025. The board voted 3‑0 to table the CHPD training manual approval until the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $1.33M SRF disbursement and $175K scoping agreement

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 5, along with the payroll allowance docket and claims. It approved a $175,000 scoping agreement for the Spring Street Lift Station BOT, pending final legal review. The board also approved SRF Disbursement Request 28 for Pace in the amount of $1,325,752. All motions passed unanimously (2‑0).

Thu Jun 5, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

✓ Decided: Board approved three Highway 62 easements for road and utility work

The Charlestown Sanitary Sewer Board approved its agenda, the May 15 minutes, and related payroll and claim items. It moved the Spring Street Regional Lift Station project into the scoping phase with GM Development, approved a $6,556.53 purchase of pipe‑patch tools, and authorized three easements on Highway 62. The board also approved a $46,753 SRF disbursement for JTL and then adjourned, with each motion passing 3‑0.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Redevelopment Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved minutes, claims, easement and TIF resolution

The Redevelopment Commission approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes and the claims packet, including a $1,350 hazardous‑materials invoice. It also approved a new easement for Clark County REMC and confirmed that there is no excess TIF revenue to pass through. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved transfer of Woodford Farms Park land to adjacent homeowner

The Board approved several items, including the agenda, prior minutes, and a reserve officer swearing‑in. Contracts for a balloon promotion ($2,500) and a band ($1,100) were approved. The Board accepted a conflict‑of‑interest form from Residential Building Inspector Albert “Tubby” Purcell. Finally, the Board approved transferring Woodford Farms Park land to a neighboring homeowner, with a $2,000 fence repair cost and $1,500 assessed land value.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approved higher user fees and police protection agreement

The council approved an increase in new user capacity fees from $2,100 to $3,100. It also approved an ordinance permitting alcohol service at the A&E Center with a licensed bartender and required insurance. A resolution to table a proposal from absent Councilman Blevins was adopted, and the city approved a service agreement and PILOT for police protection of the River Ridge Commerce Center. All actions were approved by vote, with the alcohol ordinance passing 2-1 and the others unanimously.

Tue May 20, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approves police vehicle upgrade, paving contract and several community contracts

The Charlestown Board of Public Works and Safety approved its agenda and the May 6 meeting minutes. It selected RCS Communications to up-fit the 2025 Dodge Durango K‑9 unit, awarded the CCMG paving contract to Libs Paving, and approved multiple community event contracts including Playground Inflatables LLC, a Shakespeare performance, a mariachi fiesta, and a senior dinner band.

Thu May 15, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $1.15M SRF disbursement to Pace Contracting

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved its agenda and the May 1 minutes with payroll allowance adjustments, each by a 3-0 vote. It then approved SRF Disbursement Request 26, authorizing $1,151,710 to Pace Contracting, also by a 3-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously and the June meeting was rescheduled to June 17 due to the Juneteenth holiday.

Tue May 13, 2025

Redevelopment Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved termination of Short Street Parklet design contract

The Redevelopment Commission approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes and the presented claims, each with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved terminating the agreement with TSW Design Group for the Short Street Parklet, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

Mon May 12, 2025

Disability Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes and postponed event participation discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and carried. Discussion of DAC participation in the upcoming Founder’s Week events was tabled until the next meeting.

Mon May 12, 2025

Advisory Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved agenda, minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Charlestown Advisory Plan Commission approved the meeting agenda by a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the prior meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously, 5‑0. No formal decision was made on the backyard chicken variance request.

Wed May 7, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approved golf cart policy and funded Hidden River Valley project

The Charlestown Common Council approved several ordinances, including a new golf cart and UTV policy and a $769,165 funding package for the Hidden River Valley BOT Project. It also authorized alcohol service at the Arts & Enrichment Building and raised the sewer capacity fee for new construction. All items were adopted with recorded vote totals.

Tue May 6, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board held executive session to discuss employee performance evaluation

The Board of Public Works and Safety met in an executive session per IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9) to discuss a job performance evaluation of an individual employee. No other subjects were addressed and no decisions were made.

Tue May 6, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board approved new stop sign at Level and Thompson streets

The Charlestown Board of Public Works and Safety approved a four‑way stop sign at Level and Thompson streets (3‑0). The board affirmed two police disciplinary items, adding a three‑day suspension and extending probation (unanimous). It also approved a work‑experience agreement with Eckerd Connects and tabled three Playground Inflatables invoices. Several event contracts were approved, including a gaming truck, face‑painting services, an ice‑cream social provider, and a band for the Food Truck Challenge.

Thu May 1, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

✓ Decided: Board approved increase of EDU capacity fee to $3,100

The Sanitary Board approved the amended agenda and the minutes from the April 17 meeting. It voted to table the scoping period for a lift‑station proposal and to invite formal presentations. The board adopted a recommendation to raise the capacity fee for economical dwelling units from $2,100 to $3,100. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Apr 17, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

✓ Decided: Board approves $13.5 M Spring Street lift station public‑hearing resolution

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved the PER Acceptance Resolution for the Spring Street Lift Station, authorizing a $13.5 million project to be pursued as a BOT. It also approved a $6,500 purchase of the Wicked software for the CCTV truck, and an Intent to Serve for the Southern Commons townhomes. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves agenda, contracts, and service quotes

The Charlestown Board of Public Works and Safety approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes. It accepted a $22,050 quote for sprinkler doors, a $1,800 Brass Pack Band contract, and a revised cleaning quote of $285 per service. The board also approved a $500 honorarium for an intern and renewed two BMS service agreements. All motions passed with a 3-0 vote.

Thu Apr 10, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approved award of Hidden River Valley drainage BOT to DC Develop LLC

The Common Council accepted the Board of Public Works recommendation and approved Resolution 2025‑R‑07 to award the Hidden River Valley Drainage BOT project to DC Develop LLC. The council also approved the BOT agreement, the associated funding ordinance, a sewer pretreatment ordinance, and a golf‑cart policy ordinance, each by a 5‑0 vote.

Thu Apr 3, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

✓ Decided: Board approved a $1.3 million SRF payment to Pace Contracting

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved the amended agenda and the March 20 minutes with payroll and claims. It tabled Resolution 2025‑R‑01 until after the April 17 public hearing. The board also approved a $1,312,355 SRF disbursement to Pace Contracting and a $74,540.60 temporary loan to the Charlestown Police Department. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

Redevelopment Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $85,775 amendment for Madison Street/Green Alley improvements

The Redevelopment Commission approved several items, including the corrected February, March, and March special session minutes and the claims package, all unanimously. It also approved the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Short Street Demolition Project, an $85,775 amendment for Madison Street/Green Alley improvements, utility work plans, engagement of legal counsel to vacate part of Green Alley, a scoping period with GM Development Companies for The Commons Project, and a $41,640 design agreement for the 501 Market Street parking lot. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

Board of Public Works

✓ Decided: Board recommends Hidden River Valley BOT be awarded to DC Development

The board approved its agenda and the March 18 minutes, then recommended the Hidden River Valley BOT be awarded to DC Development. It also adopted an amended uniform policy, approved several additional charges for ongoing projects, and authorized cleaning contracts for City Hall and the Police Department. All actions passed unanimously (3‑0).

Thu Mar 27, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approves three resolutions for water and sewer projects

The Common Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑R‑03, accepting a preliminary engineering report for submission to the State Revolving Loan Fund. It also approved Resolution 2025‑R‑04, authorizing Mayor Hodges to sign the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund application, and Resolution 2025‑R‑05, vacating an unnecessary sewer easement in the Aspen Meadows Subdivision. All three motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

Thu Mar 20, 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $1.45M SRF disbursement to Pace Contracting

The Sanitary Board approved the agenda and the March 6 minutes. It recommended that the City Council vacate an old sewer easement. The board also approved the Spring Street lift station project PER, authorized the mayor to sign the loan application, certified the asset management program, issued the RFPQ for the lift station, and approved a $1,448,134 SRF disbursement to Pace Contracting.

Wed Mar 19, 2025

Redevelopment Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved easement for Clark County REMC in Shadow Lake Park

The Redevelopment Commission voted to grant the easement to Clark County REMC as presented, authorizing Mr. Brooks to execute the document. The motion passed with a 4-0-1 vote, with Mr. Coombs abstaining. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0 vote.