Crawfordsville public meetings in 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two new business items regarding use exceptions. These include a request for duplex units in a business district and a request for a church use variance in a conservation district.

• Special exception request for duplex units at 1517 S Grant Avenue
• Use variance request for a church at 611 Garden Street

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Crawfordsville Board of Aviation Commissioners met and approved several financial and operational items, including writing off two unpaid invoices, transferring funds for aircraft maintenance, waiving usage fees for aerial applicators with hangar leases, and advertising for farm ground lease bids. The board also approved 2024 meeting dates and a claims docket totaling $60,705.29.

• Wrote off unpaid balances: Brandon Graham $259.02, Steven Surber $78.63
• Approved Resolution 08-2023 transferring $393.57 from aircraft rental to fuel/oil and maintenance funds
• Waived Aerial Applicator weekly and daily usage fees for hangar lessees
• Advertised for farm ground lease bids, opening January 17, 2024
• Approved claims docket totaling $60,705.29

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports, and to consider new business including an economic development agreement with IRA Whisky, bids for property transfer in Commerce Park, and an annual TIF presentation. The meeting also includes updates from the mayor and economic development director.

• Approval of claims totaling $17,354.69, including payments to RJL Solutions, DES Engineering, and HWC Engineering
• Consider IRA Whisky and City/RDC Economic Development Agreement
• Receive and consider bids for transfer of property in Commerce Park
• Annual TIF Presentation
• Update from Mayor Todd Barton and Economic Development Report from Cheryl Morphew

Plan Commission (PC)

The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission meeting scheduled for December 19, 2023, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2024.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider previous minutes and financial reports. The body is scheduled to review the 2024 HPC Work Plan.

• Review of 2024 HPC Work Plan

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works & Safety meets to approve minutes and claims, then take up new business including a dumpster request, a land acquisition policy resolution, uncollectible accounts, two construction agreements, and public hearings on unsafe building orders for two properties.

• Dumpster request by Brian Pyle at 1901 Michigan Street for ~2 weeks starting Dec 15
• Resolution to adopt policy for acquisition of land or structures
• Uncollectible accounts for 2023 presented by Kiley Cornelius
• Agreement with White Construction
• Agreement with Price Excavating

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety meeting scheduled for December 6, 2023, at 10:00 AM is cancelled because there is no quorum. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard ADA accommodation information, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Historic Preservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for November 29, 2023, was cancelled due to a lack of an agenda. No decisions or discussions took place.

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will review bids for two infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and weekly claims.

• Bid discussion for Pedestrian Crossings at Elmore Street and Wabash Avenue
• Bid discussion for the Milligan Park Project
• Approval of November 22, 2023, minutes
• Approval of claims for the week of November 27, 2023

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board will discuss project bids for Elmore Street, Wabash Avenue, and Milligan Park. The meeting also includes reviews of several 2024 departmental budgets and a design services agreement.

• Bids for Pedestrian Crossings at Elmore Street and Wabash Avenue
• Bids for the Milligan Park Project
• Dumpster request for 309 E. Wabash by Darrin Hutson, Service Master
• 2024 Trash Service Budget
• 2024 Central Garage Budget

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals is considering a use variance for a new business type. The request seeks to allow a self-storage facility within an R-2 residential zoning district.

• Use variance request (UV 0087) for self-storage at 605 W Market Street

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, then discuss bids for the Pedestrian Crossings at Elmore Street and Wabash Avenue project and the Milligan Park Project. New business includes agreements with the Animal Welfare League and the Crawfordsville Farmer's Market, plus a police request to reserve parking for a food basket program.

• Discuss bids for Pedestrian Crossings at Elmore Street and Wabash Avenue project
• Discuss bids for Milligan Park Project
• Discussion of agreement between City and Animal Welfare League
• Discussion of agreement between City and Jennifer Forney - Crawfordsville Farmer's Market
• Police request to reserve parking spaces at PD on Green St for FOP food basket program

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Crawfordsville Board of Aviation Commissioners approved amended hangar lease forms, a fund transfer for aircraft maintenance, and a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. The board also heard tenant concerns about lease changes and non-aeronautical storage rules, and received updates on airport equipment and projects.

• Approved amended hangar lease forms clarifying non-aeronautical storage prohibition
• Resolution 07-2023: transferred $597.98 from aircraft rental fund to fuel/oil and maintenance funds
• Approved 5-year Capital Improvement Plan for FAA funding, including new AWOS in 2029
• Replaced LED PAPI lights at no cost, saving over $130,000
• Approved claims docket totaling $4,102.88

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission is meeting to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports, and to receive updates from the mayor and economic development staff. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of claims including $3,125.00 to Baker Tilly for annexation fiscal plan
• Approval of claims including $3,560.00 to HWC Engineering for Market St
• Approval of claims including $2,252.50 to HWC Engineering for Brickyard
• Approval of claims including $1,802.50 to DES Engineering for airport survey
• Update from Mayor Todd Barton and economic development report from Cheryl Morphew

Plan Commission (PC)

The Plan Commission will consider a request to rezone 30.208 acres northeast of Purple Heart Parkway and US 231 S. The proposal seeks to change the land use from R-1 residential to R-3 residential for a multi-family development.

• Rezoning request (RZ 0021) for 30.208 acres of Parcel No. 54-10-08-300-087.001-029

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, then consider several requests including food truck parking, a church roofing trailer, a Wabash College bonfire, Rotary Club hot chocolate sales, and a new street light. They will also open sealed bids for two construction projects and review 2024 budgets for storm water, central garage, and trash service.

• Open sealed bids for Pedestrian Crossings at Elmore Street and Wabash Avenue project
• Open sealed bids for Milligan Park Project
• Request from Michael Demoret to use 2 parking spots on Pike Street at Pike Place for food truck on Nov 11, Dec 8, Dec 15
• Request from Wabash College for burn ordinance abatement for a bonfire
• 2024 Storm Water, Central Garage, and Trash Service budgets

Historic Preservation Commission

The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider minutes from September 27, 2023, and financial reports. The main item of new business is a training presentation on mid-20th century architectural styles and types by Tommy Kleckner. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Consideration of minutes from September 27, 2023
• Consideration of financial reports
• Training on Mid-20th Century Architectural Styles & Types by Tommy Kleckner
• Next meeting scheduled for November 22, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works & Safety is meeting to approve minutes and weekly claims, and to consider new business including the 2024 holiday schedule for the fire department, an agreement with Price Excavating for Northridge, and a code enforcement work order request for 601 Robinson Street. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2023
• Approval of claims for week of October 23, 2023
• 2024 Holiday Schedule for Crawfordsville Fire Department
• Agreement between City and Price Excavating – Northridge
• Work order request for 601 Robinson Street, owned by Wiper Corporation

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Board of Aviation Commissioners meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text indicates there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Board of Aviation Commissioners of the Crawfordsville Regional Airport met in executive session to discuss strategy regarding litigation that is pending or threatened in writing, as permitted under Indiana's Open Door Law. No other subject matter was discussed, and the session was adjourned after 57 minutes.

• Executive session held under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(B) for litigation strategy
• Meeting took place at Crawfordsville Regional Airport, 759 W. 500 S., Crawfordsville, IN
• Session lasted from 3:00 p.m. to 3:57 p.m. on October 24, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two development standard variance requests. The board will also review the minutes from the September 20, 2023 meeting.

• Parking requirement variance for Joshua Baxter at 108 E North Street
• Signage variance for a 141.67 square foot pole sign at 1401 Darlington Avenue

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports, and receive updates from the mayor and economic development director. The main action item is a resolution to accept conveyance of real property at 201-203 South Boulevard from the city. The meeting is largely routine, with one property transfer decision.

• Approval of claims including $2,475.66 and $2,590.00 to HWC Engineering for Market St, $3,025.16 for Brickyard Park, $788.75 and $3,738.75 to Baker Tilly for TIF and fiscal plan, and $715.00 each to Crawfordsville Outdoor for July and August services
• Resolution to accept conveyance of real property at 201-203 South Boulevard from the City of Crawfordsville
• Approval of minutes from August 15, 2023
• Update from Mayor Todd Barton
• Economic development report from Cheryl Morphew

Plan Commission (PC)

The Plan Commission will consider a primary subdivision plat request for the Hawkview Subdivision. The proposed development is located on the east side of US Highway 231 South, south of Purple Heart Parkway.

• Primary subdivision plat approval for 182-lot Hawkview Subdivision
• Location: 720’ south of Purple Heart Parkway on the east side of US Highway 231 South

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety meeting scheduled for October 11, 2023, is cancelled because there will not be enough members present (lack of quorum). No business will be conducted at this meeting. The agenda also includes standard accessibility information for individuals with disabilities.

• Meeting cancelled for October 11, 2023 due to lack of quorum

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting. The agenda includes only the agenda and roll call documents, indicating a procedural meeting with no substantive items listed.

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, then discuss quotes for the Street Department Post-Frame Building and the Storm Water North Ridge Project. They will also consider requests for street use from Brother's Pizza, Veterans Day Parade, and Wabash College, and discuss agreements with two companies. A code enforcement work order for a property on N. Barr Street is also on the agenda.

• Discussion of quotes for Crawfordsville Street Department Post-Frame Building Construction
• Discussion of quotes for Storm Water North Ridge Project
• Brother's Pizza request to use two parking spaces on Green Street for Santa on Dec 16
• Discussion of agreement with Plant Brothers Excavating & Construction Co., LLC
• Work order request for 112 N. Barr Street

Historic Preservation Commission

The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior renovations to the Montgomery County Courthouse at 100 E Main Street, and to decide on an extension request for a façade renovation at 122-124 W Main Street. They will also consider approving a mission statement resolution and the minutes from the July 26, 2023 meeting. Public comment is invited.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior renovations of Montgomery County Courthouse, 100 E Main Street
• Extension request by Jennifer Cullings for façade renovation at 122-124 W Main Street
• Resolution approving a mission statement
• Approval of minutes from July 26, 2023

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, then discuss several new business items including a wastewater bill adjustment, Veterans Day Parade requests, a proposed agreement with RJL Solutions for marketing and advocacy, and a fencing agreement with Wills Fencing. The board will also open quotes for the Street Department Post-Frame Building and the Storm Water North Ridge Project, and consider code enforcement work orders for two properties.

• Wastewater bill adjustment for 407 B E Market St.
• Agreement with RJL Solutions for marketing and advocacy services
• Agreement with Wills Fencing
• Open quotes for Crawfordsville Street Department Post-Frame Building Construction
• Open quotes for Storm Water North Ridge Project

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review multiple applications for business uses in residential and industrial districts. These include requests for a boutique, an HVAC business, an antique store, and a pet boarding facility.

• Special exception for a boutique home occupation at 619 E Wabash Avenue
• Use variance for an HVAC business at 605 E Market Street
• Use and parking variances for an antique store and residence at 108 E North Street
• Use variance for a seasonal roadside stand at 698 E 150 S
• Development standard variance for a wash bay at 2981 Industrial Drive

Board of Aviation Commissioners

This meeting of the Crawfordsville Board of Aviation Commissioners has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note to review the minutes, indicating the meeting is procedural or has no substantive items to report.

• No agenda items listed

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works & Safety will meet on September 20, 2023, to approve minutes and claims, and discuss new business including street closure requests, a fountain replacement at Canine Plaza, and an agreement with Bowman-Cohee Construction, Inc. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items with several specific requests for temporary closures and a construction contract.

• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2023
• Approval of claims for week of September 18, 2023
• Closure requests from Tom Fansler (Smock Fansler Corp.) for fountain replacement at Canine Plaza
• Montgomery County Animal Welfare League requests Pike Street closure at Pike Place on Oct 21, 4-8 pm
• Agreement between City and Bowman-Cohee Construction, Inc.

Redevelopment Commission

The September 19, 2023 meeting of the City of Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for October 17, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting scheduled for October 17, 2023

Plan Commission (PC)

The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 19, 2023, has been cancelled due to a lack of an agenda.

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works & Safety will meet to approve minutes and claims, discuss bids for the US 231/Purple Heart Parkway sewer expansion project, and consider several requests including street closures, property transfers, and agreements. The agenda also includes multiple work order requests for code enforcement on specific properties.

• Discuss bids for US 231/Purple Heart Parkway sewer expansion project
• Kathy Brown (Carnegie Museum) requests two parking spots at 222 S. Washington St, Sept 18-22
• Diana McCormick (Athens Arts) requests alley closure next to 216 E. Main St, Sept 16, 3-10 pm
• Resolution approving transfer of real property to Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission
• Agreements with All American Hauling and Construction for Brickyard Park and Lincoln Park

City Council

This is a regular meeting of the Crawfordsville City Council. The agenda includes only the agenda document and the roll call sheet, indicating a procedural meeting with no substantive items listed.

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works & Safety will consider approving minutes and claims, discuss bids for the US 231/Purple Heart Parkway sewer expansion project, and hear requests including a street closure for Oktoberfest and code enforcement work orders.

• Discuss bids for US 231/Purple Heart Parkway sewer expansion project
• Request to close Pike Street at Pike Place for Oktoberfest on October 7
• Code enforcement work orders for properties on S. Washington, Shady Lane, Wilson Ave, W. Franklin, Wayne Ave
• Approval of claims for week of September 5, 2023

The Board approved a request to close Pike Street and reserve parking spaces for Oktoberfest on October 7. Members also approved work orders for mowing and trash removal at six specific properties. Bids for the US 231/ Purple Heart Parkway sewer expansion project were tabled.

• Approved closing Pike Street at Pike Place and reserving parking spaces for Oktoberfest on October 7
• Approved work order for mowing and trash removal at 807 Shady Lane
• Approved mowing work orders for 418 S. Washington Street, 701 S. Washington Street, 413 Wilson Avenue, 108 W. Franklin Street, and 304 Wayne Avenue
• Tabled bids for US 231/ Purple Heart Parkway sewer expansion project
• Approved August 30, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved claims from September 5, 2023

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will consider approving minutes and claims, discuss bids for park projects and a sewer expansion, and act on requests for street closures and parking space use. It will also review code enforcement work orders for several properties.

• Bid discussion for Lincoln Park and Brickyard Nature Park
• Open bids for US 231/Purple Heart Parkway sewer expansion project
• Request to block Ridgeway Drive at 1104/1108 on Sept 10 for a cookout
• Nicholson Elementary Bike & Hike route approval for Sept 14
• Code enforcement work orders for 1511 Southside Dr, 115 Simpson St, 300 W Market St, 300 ½ W Market St

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved construction contracts for Lincoln Park and Brickyard Nature Park. The board also authorized several street closures and property mowing work orders. Bids for a sewer expansion project were opened and taken under advisement.

• Approved $460,000 bid from All American Construction & Hauling for Lincoln Park
• Approved $430,000 bid from All American Construction & Hauling for Brickyard Nature Park
• Approved Ridgeway Drive closure for Sept. 10 from 3-8 pm
• Approved Nicholson Elementary Bike & Hike street closures for Sept. 14 from 5:30-7 pm
• Approved Price Excavating request for 4 parking spaces on 100 block of E. Main Street
• Took bids for US 231/ Purple Heart Parkway sewer expansion under advisement
• Approved mowing work order for 1511 Southside Drive
• Approved mowing and limb removal for 115 Simpson Street, 300 W. Market Street, and 300 1/2 W. Market Street

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will consider routine approvals of minutes and claims, discuss bids for Lincoln Park and Brickyard Nature Park, and review a request for a temporary dumpster. The board will also address multiple code enforcement work orders for properties across the city.

• Bid discussion for Lincoln Park
• Bid discussion for Brickyard Nature Park
• Dumpster request at 618 W. Pike Street, Aug 24-28
• Work orders for 306 W. North Street, 1001 E. Chestnut Street, 1214 W. Market Street, 212 Bluff Street, 910 and 912 Tuttle Avenue

The Board approved mowing work orders for five specific properties and a request for a temporary dumpster. Bids for Lincoln Park and Brickyard Nature Park were tabled. The Board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and claims from August 21, 2023.

• Tabled bids for Lincoln Park and Brickyard Nature Park
• Approved dumpster placement at 618 W. Pike Street (Aug 24-28)
• Approved mowing at 306 W. North Street
• Approved mowing at 1001 E. Chestnut Street
• Approved mowing at 1214 W. Market Street
• Approved mowing at 910 Tuttle Avenue
• Approved mowing at 912 Tuttle Avenue
• Approved August 16, 2023 minutes and August 21, 2023 claims

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The August 16, 2023, meeting of the Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting scheduled for August 16, 2023, was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board approved several professional service agreements for wastewater, website hosting, and property appraisals. They also authorized the closure of Green Street for an event and approved multiple code enforcement mowing requests. Bids for Lincoln Park and Brickyard Nature Park were opened and taken under advisement.

• Approved closing Green Street from Pike to Main for 'Groovin’ on Green' on Aug 19
• Approved Midwestern Engineers design services for high school life station (not to exceed $123,500)
• Approved GreenCycle of Indiana, Inc. yard waste site agreement ($21,200)
• Approved CivicPlus, LLC website agreement ($28,786.90 year one; $10,324.13 year two)
• Approved appraisal services for Sugar Creek properties from Real Estate Valuations ($1,500) and Don R. Scheidt Co, Inc. ($2,500)
• Approved OK Krohn & Associates, LLP wastewater utility rate study (not to exceed $10,000)
• Approved Kleinpeter Consulting for wastewater OCRA funding survey ($3,000) and environmental review ($5,000)
• Took bids under advisement for Lincoln Park and Brickyard Nature Park

Board of Aviation Commissioners

This meeting of the Crawfordsville Board of Aviation Commissioners has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, so no decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

• No agenda items listed

The Board approved the 2024 Aviation General and Non-Reverting budgets and authorized a fund transfer for aircraft maintenance. Members also approved a claims docket and set terminal closure dates for upcoming holidays.

• Approved terminal closures for Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• Approved 2024 Fund 2206 Aviation Budget (Resolution 04-2023)
• Approved 2024 Aviation Non-Reverting budgets (Resolution 05-2023)
• Approved transfer of $1,013.66 from aircraft rental to fuel, oil, and maintenance funds (Resolution 06-2023)
• Approved claims dockets totaling $47,623.94
• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission is meeting to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports, and to receive updates from the mayor and economic development director. The main items are a public hearing on creating a 2023 Residential Housing TIF Economic Development Area, a confirmatory resolution for the final Housing Program, a resolution pledging TIF to EDC bonds, and discussion of the 2024 budget.

• Public hearing on 2023 Residential Housing TIF Economic Development Area
• Confirmatory resolution approving final Housing Program
• Resolution pledging TIF to EDC bonds
• Claims include $173,500 to BNY Mellon (Ivy Tech) and $18,881 to BNY Mellon (2015 Redevelopment Bond)
• Discussion of 2024 budget(s)

The Commission adopted a Confirmatory Resolution approving the final Housing Program and a Resolution pledging Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to EDC bonds. The body also approved 14 claims for various engineering and advisory services. A public hearing was held regarding the 2023 Residential Housing TIF Economic Development Area, but no public comments were made.

• Approved final Housing Program Confirmatory Resolution (4-0)
• Approved Resolution pledging TIF to EDC bonds (4-0)
• Approved 14 claims totaling $264,222.34 (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 20 and June 29, 2023 (4-0)

Plan Commission (PC)

The Plan Commission will review a request from Mercury Real Estate Holdings LLC for a non-residential minor subdivision. The proposed area is located on the east side of Industrial Boulevard, between the Hampton Inn and Comfort Inn.

• Subdivision plat approval for property at east side of Industrial Boulevard (Parcel No 54-07-19-100-006.000-028)

The Plan Commission approved both the primary and secondary subdivision plats for a non-residential minor subdivision. The project involves a lot split of a 9.7-acre parcel on Industrial Boulevard for the development of regional office space.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved primary plat for Mercury Real Estate Holdings LLC (5-0)
• Approved secondary plat for Mercury Real Estate Holdings LLC (5-0)

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda document and a roll call sheet, with no substantive items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions specified.

The Council adopted a new economic development rider for Crawfordsville Electric Light and Power. They also approved tax abatement applications and compliance findings for three entities and advanced several ordinances to first or final readings.

• Adopted New Economic Development Rider for Crawfordsville Electric Light and Power (Unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement application for Mercury Real Estate Holdings, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved substantial compliance for tax abatement for Kroger Pace Dairy (Unanimous)
• Approved substantial compliance for tax abatement for American Innovation (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of ordinance to issue Taxable Economic Development Revenue Bonds for Arbor Housing Project (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of ordinance establishing City Code Section 37.18 Capital Asset Policy (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of ordinance to add one disabled parking space at 301 S Green Street (Unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works & Safety will approve minutes and claims, then consider several action items including setting Halloween Trick-or-Treat hours, approving street closure requests for two events, and entering into engineering agreements for road and water projects. The board will also vote on a temporary handicapped parking spot and environmental restrictive covenants.

• Set Trick-or-Treat hours for Halloween, Tuesday, October 31, 2023
• Close Pike Street at Pike Place for 'Rock Out Recovery' on Sept 2, 2-8:30 PM
• Close Pike Street at Pike Place for 'Praise at Pike' on Aug 27, 3-9 PM
• Agreement with DES Engineering for connector road design between Purple Heart Parkway and 150 S
• Agreement with DES Engineering for bid documents for US 231 S water main extension

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved two engineering contracts with DES Engineering for roadway and sewer services. The board also authorized several street closures for community events and established Halloween trick-or-treating hours. Additionally, two properties were approved for mowing work orders.

• Approved agreement with DES Engineering for roadway and sewer design not to exceed $50,503.42
• Approved agreement with DES Engineering for US 231 S. water main bid documents not to exceed $4,674.97
• Approved closing Pike Street at Pike Place for 'Rock Out Recovery' on Sept 2
• Approved closing Pike Street at Pike Place for 'Praise at Pike' on Aug 27
• Approved closing Pike Street at Pike Place for Touch-a-Truck on Aug 31
• Approved Trick-or-Treating hours (5-8 pm on Oct 31) and closing Main Street from Grant to Barr
• Approved temporary handicap parking spot at 301 S. Green Street
• Approved environmental restrictive covenants for 201-203 E. South Blvd and 508 John Street

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, then consider code enforcement work order requests for four properties. The agenda is mostly routine, with the property inspections being the only substantive item.

• Work order request for 1408 John Street, owned by Joshua & Alyssa Ramer
• Work order request for 306 W. North Street, owned by Smooth Acquisitions LLC
• Work order request for 810 S. Washington Street, owned by Julio Ornelas
• Work order request for 114 W. Spring Street, owned by JJD Rental Group LLC

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved claims and previous meeting minutes. The board also authorized mowing work orders for four specific addresses presented by the Code Enforcement Officer.

• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved July 31, 2023 claims
• Approved mowing work order for 1408 John Street
• Approved mowing work order for 306 W. North Street
• Approved mowing work order for 810 S. Washington Street
• Approved mowing work order for 14 W. Spring Street

Historic Preservation Commission

The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider routine items like minutes and financial reports, and to discuss old business including the Main-Green Local Historic District designation status, an update on 122-124 W Main Street, and a proposed mission statement. New business includes a design review training session. The agenda is largely procedural with updates and training, not major decisions.

• Status update of Main-Green LHD designation
• Update on 122-124 W Main Street (Jennifer Cullings)
• Consider proposed mission statement
• Design Review Training by Tommy Kleckner

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a revised mission statement conditional on legal department approval. The body also approved the June 28, 2023 meeting minutes and updated financial reports. Members received training on local level design review and rehabilitation standards.

• Approved revised mission statement conditional on legal review (5-0)
• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved updated financial reports (5-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works & Safety will meet to approve minutes and claims, then consider several requests for street closures and parking space use for events and food trucks, as well as code enforcement work orders. The agenda is mostly routine approvals and specific permit requests.

• Request to close Pike Street at Pike Place on Sept 9 for a traveling car show
• Vine Church 5k route request on Oct 7 starting at 9 am
• Food truck parking requests on Pike Street and at 128 N Green Street
• Code enforcement work orders for 912 Tuttle Ave and 408 Binford St

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved several requests for street closures for community events and designated parking for food trucks. The board also authorized two code enforcement work orders for property maintenance.

• Approved closing Pike Street at Pike Place on Sept. 9 for a car show
• Approved 5k route for Vine Church on Oct. 7
• Approved blocking three parking spaces on Pike Street for a food truck (Aug-Oct)
• Approved parking space at 128 N. Green Street for a food truck (Aug-Dec)
• Approved mowing work order for 912 Tuttle Avenue
• Approved trash cleanup and mowing work order for 408 Binford Street
• Approved closing Pike Street at Water Street on Aug. 19 for Joe Mitton Annual Ride
• Approved July 19, 2023 minutes and July 24, 2023 claims

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The July 19, 2023, meeting of the Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

The July 19, 2023, meeting was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Crawfordsville Board of Aviation Commissioners meeting on July 19, 2023, has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive items listed.

The board appointed Laura Belko as President and Jay Lawson as Vice-President. The board approved a $5,533.81 pay request for monitoring equipment and a claims docket totaling $22,871.67. Budget items and a hangar request were tabled.

• Appointed Laura Belko as President (All ayes)
• Appointed Jay Lawson as Vice-President (All ayes)
• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Tabled request from Mr. Etzel regarding non-aeronautical items in hangar E30 (All ayes)
• Approved INDOT Airport Operations Monitoring Equipment Final Pay Request 1 for $5,533.81 (All ayes)
• Tabled Resolution 04-2023 for the 2024 Fund 2206 Budget until August (All ayes)
• Approved claims dockets totaling $22,871.67 (All ayes)

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission meeting scheduled for July 18, 2023, has been canceled due to lack of a quorum. The next meeting is set for August 15, 2023. No business items are listed for this canceled meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting scheduled for August 15, 2023

Plan Commission (PC)

The July 18, 2023, meeting of the Crawfordsville Plan Commission was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2023.

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety has no agenda available for this meeting. The agenda text indicates there is nothing to report, and residents are directed to review the minutes for any prior actions.

The meeting scheduled for July 12, 2023, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No actions were taken.

City Council

This meeting agenda contains only the agenda document and a roll call sheet, with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

The City Council unanimously passed several ordinances regarding street department funding, zoning changes, and the designation of a local historic district. The council also approved multiple tax abatement compliance resolutions and banned the use of compression release engine brakes within city limits.

• Approved additional appropriation for Street Department (Ordinance #18-2023) (unanimous)
• Approved additional appropriations for Community Crossing Paving Program (Ordinance #19-2023) (unanimous)
• Approved Plan Commission and Housing Program order (Resolution #10-2023) (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for Mercury Real Estate Holdings, LLC (Resolution #11-2023) (unanimous)
• Confirmed tax abatement compliance for International Paper, Historic Whitlock, Crawfordsville Solar Array, and IMPA (unanimous)
• Prohibited use of compression release engine brakes ('Jake Brakes') (Ordinance #20-2023) (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change for 59.32 acres south of 150 South on US Highway 231 South (Ordinance #21-2023) (unanimous)
• Designated Main-Green Local Historic District as a local historic district (Ordinance #22-2023) (unanimous)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider approving minutes and claims, hold a public hearing on an unsafe building order for 122/124 W. Main Street, and discuss an agreement with Crawfordsville Community Schools for School Resource Officers. New business includes a street closure request for a 911 Memorial Service and a dumpster placement request.

• Public hearing on unsafe building order for 122/124 W. Main Street
• Agreement with Crawfordsville Community Schools for School Resource Officers
• Request to close Walnut Street in front of 115 S. Walnut Street for 911 Memorial Service on Sept. 11, 5:30-8:30 pm
• Request to place dumpster at 221 W. Main Street for one week starting July 6, 2023

The Board approved a $50,000 agreement with Crawfordsville Community Schools for two police officers. Additionally, the Board affirmed an unsafe building order for a property on W. Main Street and approved two temporary street/sidewalk requests.

• Approved $50,000 agreement for 2 School Resource Officers
• Affirmed unsafe building order for 122/124 W. Main Street
• Approved closure of Walnut Street for 9-11 Memorial Service on September 11
• Approved placement of dumpster at 221 W. Main Street for one week starting July 6
• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved July 3, 2023 claims

Redevelopment Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Commission held a special neighborhood meeting to discuss a proposed Housing TIF Area and Economic Development Commission Bonds. No formal votes were taken during this session. The meeting served as a procedural step to obtain resident views on a housing project featuring 173 buildable lots.

• Held public neighborhood meeting regarding proposed Housing TIF Area and Economic Development Commission Bonds

Historic Preservation Commission

The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review routine items like minutes and financial reports, and to discuss the status of the Main-Green Local Historic District designation. They will also consider a proposed Downtown Exterior Rehab Grant application and budget sheet, and a proposed mission statement. Public comment is invited.

• Status update on Main-Green Local Historic District designation
• Consider Downtown Exterior Rehab Grant application and budget sheet
• Consider proposed mission statement
• 2023 Preserving Historic Places Conference, Muncie, Sept. 19-22

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the updated application and budget sheet for the Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program. The body also approved the May 24, 2023 meeting minutes and current financial reports.

• Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved financial reports (6-0)
• Approved Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program application and budget sheet (6-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works & Safety will vote on routine approvals and several action items, including an agreement with Crawfordsville Community Schools for school resource officers, street closure requests for community events, and resolutions regarding stormwater and fire department pay cycles.

• Agreement with Crawfordsville Community Schools for School Resource Officers from the Crawfordsville Police Department
• Whitesville Christian Church requests closing Pike Street at Pike Place on August 19, 2023, 2-8pm for Community Summer Festival
• Animal Welfare League requests closing Green Street at Backstep for Tails and Tunes Fundraiser on July 29, 2023
• Resolution accepting Shelley Drain by City Stormwater
• Resolution approving pay cycle change for Crawfordsville Fire Department

The Board approved several requests for street closures for church and non-profit events. It also approved a pay cycle change for the Fire Department and a stormwater resolution. An agreement for School Resource Officers was tabled.

• Approved Pike Street closure for Whitesville Christian Church festival on August 19 (passed)
• Approved Green Street closure for Animal Welfare League fundraiser on July 29 (passed)
• Approved Resolution 5-2023 accepting Shelley Drain by City Stormwater (passed)
• Approved Pike Street closure for New Hope Church event on July 5 (passed)
• Approved Resolution 6-2023 for Crawfordsville Fire Department pay cycle change (passed)
• Approved July 4, 2023 traffic flow plan (passed)
• Approved Pike Street closures for Summer Concert Series on July 14, August 25, and September 8 (passed)
• Tabled agreement with Crawfordsville Community Schools for School Resource Officers (passed)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The agenda for this meeting is empty; no items are listed for discussion or decision. The only guidance is to review the minutes, which are not provided here.

The Board approved several property mowing and trash removal orders and the surplus of fire department air packs. A parking space rental was approved, while a school resource officer agreement and an unsafe building hearing were postponed.

• Approved parking space rental for Nick McCarroll at 100 block of W. Pike Street for $155.81
• Approved surplus of 35 air packs from Crawfordsville Fire Department for donation
• Approved mowing requests for 304 Wayne Avenue, 912 Tuttle Avenue, and 910 Tuttle Avenue
• Approved mowing and trash removal for 702 Whitlock Avenue
• Tabled agreement with Crawfordsville Community Schools for School Resource Officers
• Continued public hearing for Unsafe Building Order at 122/124 W. Main Street for two weeks

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals will discuss and decide on two zoning variances: one for extending a fence into the front yard and another for allowing a shed without a principal structure.

• David McFall requests a development standard variance to extend an existing six-foot tall fence into the front yard at 1251 W Country Club Road
• Cheryl Cunningham of Durham Home, Inc. requests a use variance for a shed on a parcel without a principal structure at 215 W Main Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request to extend a privacy fence at 1251 W Country Club Road. The board also granted a use variance for Durham Homes, Inc. to place a storage shed on a vacant parcel without a principal structure.

• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved development standard variance for 6-foot privacy fence at 1251 W Country Club Road (5-0)
• Approved use variance for 8x12 foot shed at vacant parcel between 204 and 210 W Pike Street

Board of Aviation Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available, directing readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The Board approved a grant application for snow removal equipment and an amendment to a professional services agreement. A claims docket was also approved. The Airport Manager reported that terminal building repairs are substantially complete.

• Approved AIP-24 grant application for snow removal equipment with York Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for $123,780.00 (All ayes)
• Approved amendment to Snow Removal Equipment Professional Services Agreement with Hanson Professional Services Inc. for $2,698.00 (All ayes)
• Approved claims dockets totaling $7,580.46 (All ayes)
• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission is meeting to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports, and to hear updates from the mayor and economic development staff. The main action item is considering a Declaratory Resolution for a single-family residential development housing program in the 2023 Residential Housing TIF Allocation Area.

• Approval of claims: HWC Engineering $7,215.00, RJL Solutions $3,400.00, Crawfordsville Outdoor $715.00, BNY Mellon $19,250.00
• Consider adopting Declaratory Resolution for 2023 Residential Housing TIF Allocation Area
• Update from Mayor Todd Barton
• Economic Development Report from Cheryl Morphew

The Commission approved a Declaratory Resolution to begin the process for a Residential Housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) area. The proposed development by Arbor Homes consists of 174 single-family homes to be built in sections through 2028. The resolution sets the geographic boundaries and a base assessment date of January 1, 2023.

• Adopted Declaratory Resolution for residential housing TIF (3-0)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved HWC Engineering claim for $7,215.00 (3-0)
• Approved RJL Solutions claim for $3,400.00 (3-0)
• Approved Crawfordsville Outdoor claim for $715.00 (3-0)
• Approved BNY Mellon claim for $19,250.00 (3-0)

Plan Commission (PC)

The Plan Commission will consider a declaratory resolution from the Redevelopment Commission to ensure it conforms with the city's development plan.

• Consider an Order determining that a Declaratory Resolution approved and adopted by the Redevelopment Commission conforms to the plan of development of the City

The Plan Commission approved an Order determining that a Declaratory Resolution for a single-family residential development housing program conforms to the city's plan of development. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Order determining that a Declaratory Resolution for a single-family residential development housing program conforms to the city plan of development (7-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works & Safety will meet on June 14, 2023, to approve minutes and claims, and to discuss several new business items. These include a request to close Vine Street at Wabash for paving, a police vehicle purchase, a landowner agreement for the Purple Heart Parkway Project, an agreement with Crawfordsville Community Schools for School Resource Officers, an amendment to an HWC Engineering agreement for Frances Wooden Park, a pool feasibility study for the city pool in Milligan Park, and work orders for code enforcement on four properties.

• Close Vine Street at Wabash for paving on Thursday and Friday
• Police vehicle purchase request
• Landowner agreement for Purple Heart Parkway Project
• Agreement with Crawfordsville Community Schools for School Resource Officers
• Amendment to HWC Engineering agreement for Frances Wooden Park; pool feasibility study for Milligan Park pool

The Board approved several infrastructure and equipment requests, including a police vehicle and engineering studies. Landowner agreements for the Purple Heart Parkway project were approved, while a School Resource Officer agreement was tabled.

• Approved purchase of used 2021 Dodge Durango for $34,000
• Approved $36,500 agreement with HWC Engineering for Milligan Park pool feasibility study
• Approved $3,500 amendment with HWC Engineering for Frances Wooden Park project
• Approved landowner agreements for Purple Heart Parkway with Garry & Mary McCutcheon and Wayne McCutcheon
• Tabled agreement with Crawfordsville Community Schools for School Resource Officers
• Approved closing Vine Street at Wabash on June 16 for repair
• Approved mowing work orders for 809 S. Walnut Street, 283 W. Oak Hill Road, 506 Wayne Avenue, and 1408 John Street

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda; only roll call and minutes are referenced. The council is not deciding or discussing any listed items.

• No agenda items listed

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, and to consider several new business items including street closures for concerts, a dumpster placement, a fireworks agreement, a sidewalk loan application, and a lane closure for sidewalk repair. The board will also review work order requests from the code enforcement officer.

• Approval of minutes from May 31, 2023
• Approval of claims for week of June 5, 2023
• Street closure request for Music on Grant concerts on Pike Street at Pike Place (June 24 and Sept 30, 3-6 pm)
• Dumpster placement at 213 Mill Street for one week starting June 7
• Sidewalk loan application for 301 W. Main Street (Scott Voliva)

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved a fireworks contract with Forman Blasters and a sidewalk loan for a resident. They also granted several temporary street and lane closure requests and authorized mowing for two properties via code enforcement.

• Approved $11,500 fireworks agreement with Forman Blasters for 2023 and 2024
• Approved $4,800 five-year sidewalk loan for Scott Voliva at 301 W. Main Street
• Approved Pike Street closure at Pike Place for June 24 and September 30 (3-6 pm)
• Approved dumpster placement at 213 Maple Street for one week starting June 7
• Approved southbound lane closure on Whitlock at 513 Tinsley Avenue (June 11-14, 4-8 pm)
• Approved mowing work order for 608 Wallace Avenue
• Approved mowing work order for 301/303 W. North Street
• Approved May 31, 2023 minutes and June 5, 2023 claims

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, then hear code enforcement work order requests for four properties. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2023
• Approval of claims for week of May 29, 2023
• Work order requests for 1024 E. Chestnut St (Janis Hart), 204 S. Barr St (Stacia Hiller), 809 Walnut St (Shaun Pyle), 2503 Lafayette Rd (CKLS, LLC)

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved several code enforcement work orders for property mowing. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and claims from May 29, 2023.

• Approved mowing work order for 1024 E. Chestnut Street
• Approved mowing work order for 204 S. Barr Street
• Approved mowing work order for 809 Walnut Street
• Approved mowing work order for 2503 Lafayette Road
• Approved May 24, 2023 minutes
• Approved May 29, 2023 claims

Historic Preservation Commission

The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider routine items including minutes and financial reports, and to review a loan application from Dr. Michael Scheidler for roofing repairs at 107/109 E Main Street. Public comment will be heard. The next meeting is scheduled for June 28, 2023.

• Loan application by Dr. Michael Scheidler for roofing repairs at 107/109 E Main Street
• Consideration of April 26, 2023 minutes
• Consideration of financial reports
• Public comment period

The Commission recommended a $10,000 loan for Dr. Scheidler's property at 109 E Main Street for City Council approval. Members also approved the April 26 meeting minutes and updated financial reports.

• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial reports as submitted (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $10,000 loan for 109 E Main Street to City Council (4-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, then take up several new business items. These include requests about First Friday Events at Pike Place, a management services agreement for the Crawfordsville Farmer's Market, a parking space rental on W. Pike Street, an amended MOU for the Purple Heart Parkway Extension, and two code enforcement work orders.

• Request by Sue Lucas regarding First Friday Events at Pike Place
• Discussion of management services agreement with Lisa Lynch for Crawfordsville Farmer's Market
• Request for parking space rental in 100 block of W. Pike Street
• Amended MOU between City and County for Purple Heart Parkway Extension
• Code enforcement work orders for 1511 Southside Drive (Serena Smith) and 607 S. Water Street (AG& NS, LLC)

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved street closures for upcoming First Friday events and a management agreement for the Crawfordsville Farmer's Market. They also authorized a parking space rental and an MOU for the Purple Heart Parkway Extension. Additionally, two mowing work orders for non-compliant properties were approved.

• Approved closing Pike Street at Pike Place on June 2, July 7, and August 4 from 2-10pm
• Approved management services agreement for Crawfordsville Farmer's Market at $16 per hour, not to exceed $6,000
• Approved parking space V-8 rental for David Chambers at $180.67 (prorated for 2023)
• Approved MOU between City and County regarding Purple Heart Parkway Extension
• Approved mowing work order for 151 Southside Drive
• Approved mowing work order for 607 S. Water Street
• Approved minutes from May 17, 2023
• Approved claims from May 22, 2023

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on routine approvals (minutes, claims) and several new business items, including a demolition agreement for 107 Vermont Street, design contracts for water and sewer extensions related to Purple Heart Parkway and US 231, and a resolution to accept donated real property and designate Constitution Row as a public way. The board will also consider surplus of a 2009 Leaf Vac, correction of work orders, and multiple mowing work orders for code enforcement.

• Agreement with W. Enterprise for demolition at 107 Vermont Street
• Work order with DES Engineering for water main extension design (Purple Heart Parkway)
• Work order with DES Engineering for sewer extension design (Purple Heart Parkway)
• Work order with DES Engineering for bid document prep for US 231 sewer extension
• Resolution accepting donation of real property and designating Constitution Row a public way

The Board approved three design and bid document agreements with DES Engineering totaling $109,631.81. Members also designated "Constitution Row" as a public way and approved several mowing work orders.

• Approved $45,983.42 water main extension design for Purple Heart Parkway
• Approved $57,123.42 sewer extension design for Purple Heart Parkway
• Approved $6,524.97 bid document preparation for US 231 sewer extension
• Approved resolution designating "Constitution Row" as a public way and street
• Approved surpulsing an unserviceable 2009 leaf vac
• Approved mowing work orders for 7 properties
• Approved corrections to work orders for 214 Whitlock Avenue, 601 Robinson Street, and 35 Center Drive

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two new business items regarding residential zoning requests. These include a request to expand a mobile home park and a request for a guest house use variance.

• Special exception request by Parkbridge Investment Group to expand a mobile home park southeast of 401 E South Boulevard
• Use variance request by James Deer for a guest house at 720 E 150 S

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception for Parkbridge Investment Group to expand an existing mobile home park by 31 units. The approval includes specific conditions regarding parking, security fencing, and landscaping buffers.

• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved special exception for mobile home park expansion (SE 0059) with conditions for off-street parking, one-lane street parking, and a 6-foot security fence with evergreen landscaping along west and south property lines

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Crawfordsville Board of Aviation Commissioners meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available and that the minutes should be reviewed.

• No agenda available

The Board of Aviation Commissioners approved the closure of the airport terminal on Sunday, June 18. The board also authorized reimbursement for an employee's rental car expenses following vehicle damage and approved the claims docket.

• Approved terminal closure for Sunday, June 18 (All ayes)
• Approved reimbursement for airport employee rental car expenses (All ayes)
• Approved claims dockets totaling $8,036.66 (All ayes)
• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission is meeting to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports, and to hear updates from the mayor and economic development director. The main new business is a determination of excess assessed value in six existing Economic Development Areas. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of claims totaling $41,772.46, including HWC Engineering contracts for Brickyard Park, Market St Overpass, and Alley Activation
• Consider annual determination of excess assessed value in Crawfordsville Commerce Park, Crawfordsville Square, MetroNet, Pace Dairy, Power Plant, and South Industrial EDAs
• Approval of minutes from March 21 and April 4, 2023 meetings
• Update from Mayor Todd Barton
• Economic development report from Cheryl Morphew

The Redevelopment Commission approved six resolutions confirming that no excess assessed value will be passed through to taxing districts for the 2024, payable 2025 tax year. The board also approved several claims for engineering and security services. Mayor Todd Barton provided updates on various infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims for HWC Engineering, Baker Tilly, and Haley’s Lock Safe & Key (3-0)
• Approved no excess assessed value resolution for Crawfordsville Commerce Park EDA (3-0)
• Approved no excess assessed value resolution for Crawfordsville Square EDA (3-0)
• Approved no excess assessed value resolution for MetroNet EDA (3-0)
• Approved no excess assessed value resolution for Pace Dairy EDA (3-0)
• Approved no excess assessed value resolution for Power Plant and South Industrial EDAs (3-0)

Plan Commission (PC)

The Planning Commission will consider a request from Arbor Homes to subdivide 70.18 acres into three lots. The commission will also consider rezoning 59.32 acres from business to residential for a single-family detached residential subdivision.

• Subdivision of 70.18 acres into 3 lots by Arbor Homes (US Highway 231 South)
• Rezoning of 59.32 acres from B-3 business to R-2 residential (US Highway 231 South)

The Plan Commission approved a minor subdivision and rezoning request for a 70.18-acre parcel south of County Road 150 South. The decision allows for the development of a residential subdivision known as Hawkview, while maintaining commercial zoning for parcels along US Highway 231 South.

• Elected Joyce Burnette as President, Bernard Thompson as Vice President, and Andy Biddle as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from May 17, 2022 (5-0)
• Granted Primary and Secondary Plat Approval for minor subdivision SUB 0030 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 59.32 acres from B-3 Business to R-2 Residential (RZ 0020)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes and weekly claims, then consider several new business items including a dumpster placement request, use of parking spaces for rehab work, surplus of an old snow plow, a fire department equipment quote, and multiple mowing work orders for properties with code violations. The meeting is largely routine administrative business with no major policy decisions.

• Dumpster placement at 112 W. Franklin Street on May 11-12
• Use of 3 parking spaces and barricades for Canine Plaza rehab
• Surplus of old snow plow
• Quote from Macqueen Equipment for Fire Department
• 11 mowing work orders for properties including 304 Wayne Ave, 108 W. Franklin St, 705/707 S. Washington St, 702 Whitlock Ave, 214 Whitlock Ave, 512 Whitlock Ave, 904 E. Jefferson St, 910 Tuttle Ave, 912 Tuttle Ave, 601 Robinson St, 35 Center Dr

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting. The agenda includes only the agenda approval and meeting materials, with a roll call document. No substantive policy items, ordinances, or contracts are listed for discussion or decision.

• Agenda approval
• Roll call attendance

The council unanimously passed three ordinances on final reading: an ARP fund appropriation (Ordinance #12-2023), a Beech Street vacation (Ordinance #13-2023), and a parking zone amendment (Ordinance #14-2023). A resolution approving historic preservation loans (Resolution #7-2023) also passed unanimously. Two items received first reading only: a Green Power Rider amendment and an alley vacation west of 413 Harrison Street.

• Adopted ARP fund appropriation ordinance on final reading (unanimous)
• Approved historic preservation loan resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted Beech Street vacation ordinance on final reading (unanimous)
• Adopted parking zone amendment ordinance on final reading (unanimous)
• Placed Green Power Rider amendment on first reading (unanimous)
• Placed alley vacation ordinance on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Acknowledged monthly financials (motion passed)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works & Safety will meet to approve minutes from April 26 and claims for the week of May 1. Under new business, the board will consider a request from Julia Perry for a 5K route approval for the Boys & Girls Club on July 1. The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• Approval of minutes from April 26, 2023
• Approval of claims for week of May 1, 2023
• Request from Julia Perry for 5K route for Boys & Girls Club on July 1

The Board of Works and Public Safety approved a route for a 5K run on July 1, 2023, from 9:00-10:30 am, as requested by the Boys and Girls Club. The board also approved minutes from April 26, 2023, and claims from May 1, 2023. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from April 26, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved claims from May 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 5K route for July 1, 2023, 9:00-10:30 am (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider recommending the proposed Main-Green Local Historic District to the City Council, following public comment. They will also review a certificate of appropriateness for a signage change and a loan application for roof repairs on East Main Street.

• Recommendation of Main-Green Local Historic District to City Council
• Certificate of Appropriateness for signage change at 121 S Washington Street (J.M. Thompson to McGowan Insurance Group)
• Loan application by Dr. Michael Scheidler for re-roofing and repairs at 105/107/109 E Main Street
• Approval of minutes from March 22, 2023
• Financial report review

The Commission recommended the establishment of the Main-Green Local Historic District and a $10,000 restoration loan for properties on E Main Street to the City Council. Additionally, a signage change for a business in the Pike-Washington Historic District was approved.

• Recommended proposed Main-Green Local Historic District to City Council (6-0)
• Recommended $10,000 restoration loan for 105 and 107 E Main Street to City Council (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage change at 121 S Washington Street (6-0)
• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved updated financial reports (5-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve routine items including minutes and weekly claims, and to consider new business: a parking spot reservation for a shave ice truck, a lease agreement with Christi Hubler Chevrolet for a vehicle for the fire department's community paramedics, and an agreement for a career academy feasibility study.

• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2023
• Approval of claims for week of April 24, 2023
• HUE request to reserve 3 parking spots on north side of Pike Street at Pike Place on May 7 for shave ice truck
• Lease agreement with Christi Hubler Chevrolet for Equinox for Crawfordsville Fire Department Community Paramedics
• Agreement with Thomas P. Miller & Associates for Career Academy Feasibility Study

The Board approved a $48,500 feasibility study for a Career Academy and a monthly lease for a fire department vehicle. They also authorized two mowing work orders and a parking space reservation for a community event.

• Approved $48,500 agreement with Thomas P. Miller & Associates for Career Academy Feasibility Study
• Approved lease for Equinox for Fire Department Community Paramedics at $531 per month for 72 months
• Approved reservation of 3 parking spaces on north side of Pike Street for Humans United for Equality on May 7
• Approved mowing work order for 1024 E. Chestnut Street
• Approved mowing work order for 300 W. Market Street
• Approved minutes from April 12, 2023
• Approved claims from April 19, 2023

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes and claims, and consider requests including closing Pike Street for the Farmer's Market and parking for CMS volunteers. They will also approve a storm water project claim from the State Revolving Fund.

• Request to close Pike Street at Pike Place for Farmer's Market, Saturdays 8am-2pm, May through September
• Request from Sue Lucas regarding CMS volunteers parking downtown
• Approval of storm water project claim from State Revolving Fund
• Approval of minutes from April 12, 2023
• Approval of claims for week of April 17, 2023

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved weekly street closures for the Farmer's Market and a wastewater project claim. They also granted temporary parking passes for downtown volunteers.

• Approved closing Pike Street at Pike Place Saturdays, May 6 - September 3, 7 am to 2 pm
• Approved temporary parking passes for Crawfordsville Main Street volunteers
• Approved $198,000 wastewater project claim from the state revolving fund
• Approved minutes from April 12, 2023
• Approved claims from April 19, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review several requests regarding land use and development standards. Items include requests for a home-based dog grooming service, a multi-unit strip center, and garage construction variances.

• Special exception for dog grooming services at 800 West Wabash Avenue
• Development standard variance for residential developments at 400 Lincoln Street
• Use variance for a multi-unit strip center at 605 W Market Street
• Development standard variance for a larger garage at 1008 E Market Street

The Board approved a special exception for a home-based dog grooming business with specific operational conditions. The Board also began reviewing a development standard variance for a residential property near Odd Fellows Cemetery.

• Elected Joyce Burnette as President (5-0)
• Elected Bernard Thompson as Vice President (5-0)
• Elected Scott Voliva as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved special exception for dog grooming at 800 W Wabash Avenue with conditions (3-1)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Crawfordsville Board of Aviation Commissioners meeting on April 19, 2023, has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. This meeting appears to be procedural with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

The Board of Aviation Commissioners approved two grant applications and a professional services agreement for airport improvements. They also authorized a fund transfer for aircraft maintenance and approved the claims docket.

• Approved Resolution 03-2023 to transfer $714.74 for aircraft maintenance (All ayes)
• Approved $144,000 grant application for AIP-25 Runway Remarking with $7,200 local share (All ayes)
• Approved $95,000 grant application for AIP-23 Fence Design with $4,750 local share (All ayes)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Hanson for fence design for $95,000, pending FAA award and legal review (All ayes)
• Approved claims dockets totaling $16,390.06 (All ayes)
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 2023, has been canceled due to lack of an agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 2023. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for May 16, 2023

Plan Commission (PC)

The April 18, 2023, meeting of the Crawfordsville Plan Commission was cancelled due to a lack of an agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2023.

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider approving minutes and claims, discuss bids for a new custom modular ambulance for the fire department, and review several requests for temporary street, alley, and sidewalk closures for construction and special events.

• Discuss bids for Crawfordsville Fire Dept. custom modular ambulance
• Garcia's Auto: close alley next to 201 W. Wabash and Green St. sidewalk Apr 14-18 for concrete work
• VFW flag retirement ceremony: burn ordinance abatement June 17, 10am-12pm
• Dumpster at 801 E. Jefferson St. for 10 days starting Apr 17
• Darin Glover: block sidewalk for Alley Project Apr 24-May 5 and close sidewalks at Francis Wooden Park

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved a contract for a new ambulance and granted several temporary street, sidewalk, and parking closures for construction and events. A burn ordinance abatement was also granted for a VFW ceremony.

• Approved $384,580 bid from Wheel Coach for custom modular ambulance
• Approved alley closure at 201 W. Wabash Ave and Green Street sidewalk closure (April 14-18)
• Approved burn ordinance abatement for VFW Flag Retirement Ceremony (June 17)
• Approved dumpster placement at 801 E. Jefferson Street for 10 days starting April 17
• Approved use of 2 parking spaces at 107 E. Main Street on April 24
• Approved E. Main Street sidewalk blockage (April 24-May 5) and 2 parking spaces through July
• Approved immediate closure of sidewalks at Francis Wooden Park through August

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with only two items: the agenda itself and meeting materials (including a roll call document). No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Agenda approval
• Meeting materials including roll call

The City Council adopted ordinances to update employee salaries and floodplain management codes. The council also approved an amended American Rescue Plan and annexed approximately 47.403 acres on W. State Road 32.

• Adopted Ordinance #9-2023 amending salary for appointed officers and employees (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #5-2023 acknowledging 2022 Redevelopment Commission Annual Report (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #6-2023 approving Amended American Rescue Plan (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of ordinance to appropriate ARP Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #10-2023 replacing Floodplain Management code with Flood Damage Prevention (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of ordinance to vacate Beech Street (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of ordinance amending parking zones on East Pike Street and specific parking lots (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #11-2023 annexing 47.403 acres at 164 W. State Road 32 (Unanimous)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, discuss quotes for a Chevy Equinox for the fire department (tabled from a prior meeting), open bids for a custom modular ambulance, and consider a request to place a dumpster at 412 Binford Street.

• Approval of minutes from March 29, 2023
• Approval of claims for week of April 3, 2023
• Discussion of quotes for Chevy Equinox for Fire Department (tabled)
• Open bids for Fire Dept. Custom Modular Ambulance
• Request to place dumpster at 412 Binford Street through April 10

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved a vehicle lease for the Fire Department and a temporary dumpster placement. Bids for a custom modular ambulance were taken under advisement for further consideration.

• Approved 24-month lease of 2023 Chevy Equinox for Fire Dept. from Christi Hubler ($402-$422)
• Took bids for Custom Modular Ambulance under advisement (Wheel Coach $384,588; Fire Service Incorporation $404,215)
• Approved dumpster placement at 412 Binford Street from April 5 through April 10
• Approved minutes from March 29, 2023
• Approved claims from April 5, 2023

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission is meeting to consider bids for landscape and mowing services at Commerce Park. Three bids are on the table, ranging from $6,435 to $14,900. The commission will also set its next meeting date.

• Consider bids for Commerce Park Landscape and Mowing
• Crawfordsville Outdoor bid: $6,435.00
• McMurry Lawn Care LLC bid: $14,900.00
• Sugar Creek Lawn and Hardscape bid: $14,475.00
• Next meeting scheduled for April 18, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.

The Redevelopment Commission approved a one-year contract for mowing and landscaping at the Commerce Park. The Commission decided to separate basic maintenance from additional landscaping needs, which will be bid out under a different contract.

• Approved bid from Crawfordsville Outdoor for Commerce Park mowing and landscaping (5-0)
• Decided to bid out bush trimming and plant replacement as a separate contract

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will review quotes for a Fire Department vehicle and bids for the Community Crossings Paving Program. The meeting includes approvals for construction agreements, road closures for local events, and a resolution for an Updated Title VI Plan. The board will also authorize police collaboration on a fitness center grant and release a performance guarantee for Ashton Run Phase 4.

• Agreement for the Community Crossings Paving Program
• Agreement with Spencer Construction for the Alley Activation Project
• Resolution approving an Updated Title VI Plan
• Authorization for Police Department to collaborate with Montgomery County Probation Department on a fitness center grant
• Release of performance guarantee for Ashton Run Phase 4

The Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including a paving program and an alley activation project. They also authorized various temporary road closures and the release of a performance guarantee for a completed construction phase.

• Accepted Midwest Paving bid for Community Crossing Paving Program for $926,226.42
• Approved agreement with Spencer Construction for Alley Activation Project for $224,300
• Released $155,677.73 performance guarantee for Ashton Run Phase 4 to Ron Dickerson
• Approved closure of Big Four Arch Rd on March 30 for sewer project
• Approved closure of Pike Street at Pike Place on June 3 for annual home show
• Approved road closures for annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Lew Wallace
• Approved updated title VI plan
• Authorized Police Department to collaborate with Montgomery County Probation Department for fitness center grant

Historic Preservation Commission

The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider the final draft of the Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program Guidelines, receive an update on the Comprehensive Design Guidelines, and discuss the designation of a downtown historic district. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and financial reports.

• Consider final draft of Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program Guidelines
• Update on Comprehensive Design Guidelines
• Discuss designation of a downtown historic district
• Approve minutes from February 22, 2023 meeting
• Review financial reports

The Commission approved the final draft of the Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program Guidelines for submission to the Mayor and City Council. Members also approved the boundaries for a proposed Main-Green Local Historic District, pending a future public hearing. Additionally, the Commission requested a $20,000 fund reallocation to support downtown grants.

• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial reports (4-0)
• Approved forwarding Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program Guidelines to Mayor and City Council (4-0)
• Approved request for City Council to reallocate $20,000 from loan fund to grant fund (4-0)
• Approved boundaries of proposed Main-Green Local Historic District subject to public hearing (4-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board approved several service agreements, including a $23,000 engineering assessment for 150 S. and a $6,000 agreement with the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana. The board also granted multiple temporary street and alley closures and approved the installation of six new street lights in Ashton Run.

• Approved $23,000 agreement with Strand & Associates for engineering assessment of 150 S.
• Approved $6,000 agreement with Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
• Approved installation of 6 new street lights in Ashton Run
• Approved quick deed claim to release 412 W. North Street to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Inc.
• Rescinded unsafe building order for 1100 W. Market Street
• Approved noise ordinance abatement for Phi Gamma Delta (April 1st, 8pm-12am)
• Approved alley closure at 811 W. Main Street for April 3rd & 4th
• Tabled quotes for Crawfordsville Fire Dept. Chevy Equinox

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission is meeting to handle routine business: elect officers, approve minutes and claims, and review financial reports. The main action items are reviewing bids for Commerce Park landscape and mowing services and considering the 2022 Annual Report for approval. The mayor and economic development director will give updates.

• Review and consider bids for Commerce Park Landscape and Mowing
• Consider and recommend approval of 2022 Annual Report
• Claims: RJC Solutions LLC $3,400.00; Taylor, Minnette, Schneider, & Clutter January $997.50 and December $1,942.50
• Election of officers
• Update from Mayor Todd Barton and Economic Development Report from Cheryl Morphew

The Commission approved the 2022 annual report and three payment claims. Members reviewed bids for mowing and landscaping at the Commerce Park but deferred a decision to a special meeting on April 4, 2023.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims for RJL Solutions, LLC ($3,400.00), Taylor, Minnette, Schneider, & Clutter January services ($997.50), and Taylor, Minnette, Schneider, & Clutter December services ($1,942.50) (4-0)
• Accepted 2022 annual report (4-0)
• Tabled decision on Commerce Park mowing and landscaping bids until April 4, 2023

Plan Commission (PC)

The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission will not meet as scheduled on March 21, 2023. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2023.

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Board of Aviation Commissioners meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Board of Aviation Commissioners approved a claims docket and a resolution to transfer $268.63 between funds to cover aircraft maintenance. The board also scheduled holiday closures for the airport terminal.

• Approved Resolution 02-2023 to transfer $268.63 from aircraft rental to fuel, oil, and maintenance funds (All ayes)
• Approved closing the terminal on April 9 and May 29 for holidays (Motion carries)
• Approved claims dockets totaling $22,855.95 (All ayes)
• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)

Board of Public Works & Safety

This meeting of the Board of Public Works & Safety has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes and current claims. A decision on quotes for a Crawfordsville Fire Dept. Chevy Equinox was tabled.

• Approved March 8, 2023 minutes
• Approved March 15, 2023 claims
• Tabled quotes for Crawfordsville Fire Dept. Chevy Equinox

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The City of Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet as scheduled on March 15, 2023. The cancellation is due to a lack of a quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2023.

The March 15, 2023, meeting was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. No decisions were made.

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Crawfordsville Common Council meeting on March 13, 2023. It lists only the agenda and roll call materials, with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

• No substantive items listed

The City Council unanimously approved the re-establishment of the Cumulative Capital Development and Cumulative Fire funds. They also adopted updates to the Green Power Rider for electric services and designated new stop intersections in the North Ridge neighborhood.

• Adopted Ordinance #4-2023 re-establishing the Cumulative Capital Development Fund (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #5-2023 re-establishing the Cumulative Fire Fund (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #6-2023 amending the Green Power Rider for Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #7-2023 designating stop intersections in the North Ridge Neighborhood (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #8-2023 repealing handicapped parking designation at 312 South Water Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3-2023 acknowledging the 2022 Rental Registration Program Annual Report (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #4-2023 approving the Proposed Annexation Fiscal Plan (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of ordinance to annex 47.403 acres at 164 W. State Road 32 (Unanimous)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, and to discuss several items including bids for the Alley Activation Project, a street closure request, a dumpster placement, quotes for a fire department vehicle, a property donation resolution, an agreement with Ballfield Renovations LLC, and emergency tree removal.

• Discussion of bids for Alley Activation Project construction
• Request to close Pike Street at Pike Place on April 1 from 10-4
• Dumpster placement at 602 S. Green Street for 10 days
• Quotes for a Chevy Equinox for the Fire Department
• Resolution to accept donation of real property and designate 'Constitution Row' a public way

The Board approved several infrastructure and maintenance contracts, including the Alley Activation Project and ballfield renovations. It also accepted a property donation to designate 'Constitution Row' as a public street. A request for a fire department vehicle was tabled.

• Approved $224,300 bid to Spencer Construction for Alley Activation Project
• Approved closing Pike Street at Pike Place on April 1 for 'The Alliance' event
• Approved dumpster placement at 602 S. Green Street from March 8 to March 18
• Approved closing Big Four Arch Road from Scheck Road to Russel Avenue for two weeks starting March 13
• Tabled quotes for a Chevy Equinox for the Crawfordsville Fire Dept
• Approved resolution accepting donated property to designate 'Constitution Row' as a public way
• Approved $29,750 agreement with Ballfield Renovations LLC for Baldwin Field & Welliever Field
• Approved $2,000 for J&D Tree Service for emergency tree removal at 718/720 South Grant Avenue

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and weekly claims, and to consider new business including parking requests from Nucor, opening bids for the Alley Activation Project, and a request to surplus a furnace from the Street Department.

• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2023
• Approval of claims for week of February 27, 2023
• Parking requests from Haley Kunkel, Nucor, for March 2-3
• Open bids for Alley Activation Project construction
• Request to surplus a furnace from Crawfordsville Street Dept.

The Board of Public Works & Safety reviewed two bids for the Alley Activation Project and deferred a decision for one week. The board also approved previous meeting minutes, claims, and the declaration of a surplus furnace.

• Approved February 22, 2023 minutes
• Approved February 27, 2023 claims
• Tabled decision on Alley Activation Project bids (Murphy Construction $298,000 and Spencer Construction $224,300) for one week
• Approved declaration of surplus on an old furnace

Historic Preservation Commission

The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to elect officers, approve minutes and financial reports, and consider several old business items. Key actions include finalizing the Ramey-Milligan House National Register nomination, approving the 2023 work plan, and reviewing draft guidelines for a downtown rehabilitation grant program.

• Final draft of Ramey-Milligan House National Register nomination
• 2023 HPC Work Plan review and approval
• Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program Guidelines draft
• Comprehensive Design Guidelines update

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the National Registration nomination for the Ramey-Milligan House and adopted the 2023 Work Plan. The board also approved current officers and updated financial reports. Discussions were held regarding grant guidelines and potential restorations at 105-109 East Main Street.

• Retained current officers: Becky Hankins (President), Sue Lucas (Vice President), and Emily Race (Secretary) (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 30, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved updated financial reports (6-0)
• Approved Ramey-Milligan House National Registration nomination subject to edits (6-0)
• Approved 2023 HPC Work Plan with edits (6-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes and claims, and consider a parking request from Darrin Hutson for restoration work at Harry's Hideout. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy items listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2023
• Approval of claims for week of February 20, 2023
• Parking request by Darrin Hutson for restoration work at Harry's Hideout

The Board approved a request to block three parking spaces on Washington Street for restoration work. A public hearing regarding an unsafe building order was continued for 30 days.

• Approved blocking 3 parking spaces on Washington Street for Harry’s Hideout restoration (Feb 22 - April 22, 2023)
• Approved 30-day continuation of public hearing for unsafe building order at 1100 W. Market Street
• Approved February 15, 2023 minutes
• Approved February 20, 2023 claims

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission is meeting to elect officers, approve minutes and claims, and receive updates from the mayor and economic development director. They will also discuss specifications and an agreement for landscaping and mowing at Commerce Park. The agenda includes routine approvals and reports.

• Approval of claims including $175,000 and $318,687.50 to BNY Mellon, $45,000 to Retail Strategies, and $4,890 to HWC Engineering
• Discussion of specifications and agreement for Commerce Park Landscape and Mowing
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2022
• Update from Mayor Todd Barton and economic development report from Cheryl Morphew

Plan Commission (PC)

The Crawfordsville Plan Commission meeting scheduled for February 21, 2023, is cancelled because there is no agenda. The next meeting is set for March 21, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Board of Aviation Commissioners did not release an agenda for the February 15, 2023 meeting. The source document states that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.

The Board of Aviation Commissioners approved two professional services agreements with Hanson Professional Services Inc. and authorized a fund transfer for aircraft maintenance. The board also approved claims totaling $30,212.87.

• Approved Resolution 01-2023 to transfer $160.14 for aircraft maintenance (All ayes)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Hanson Professional Services Inc. for Remarking of Runway 4/22, not to exceed $30,000.00
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Hanson Professional Services Inc. for Acquiring Snow Removal Equipment, not to exceed $17,300.00
• Approved claims dockets totaling $30,212.87 (All ayes)
• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider routine approvals and new requests, including a street closure for a basketball game, a temporary dumpster placement, and an agreement with the Crawfordsville Main Street Program. The meeting is largely administrative, with no major policy changes or large contracts on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2023
• Approval of claims for the week of February 13, 2023
• Request to close College Street from School Street to Seminary Street on Feb 24, 4-10 pm for a basketball game at Laurel Flats
• Request to place a dumpster at 1001 E. Market Street (on Pine Street) from Feb 17-27
• Agreement between the City and Crawfordsville Main Street Program

The Board approved an annual agreement with Crawfordsville Main Street and authorized two temporary street/right-of-way requests. Claims and previous meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved annual agreement with Crawfordsville Main Street for $31,000 plus $5,030 for Pike Place maintenance
• Approved closing College Street from School Street to Seminary Street on Feb 24 from 4-10 pm
• Approved placement of a dumpster on Pine Street at 1001 E. Market Street from Feb 17 to Feb 27
• Approved Feb 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Feb 15, 2023 claims

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals cancelled its February 15, 2023 meeting due to lack of an agenda. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

The February 15, 2023, meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals was cancelled due to a lack of an agenda. No decisions were made.

City Council

The Common Council adopted an ordinance to create a nonreverting Emergency Medical Services fund. They also approved a cooperation agreement with Montgomery County for combined dispatch and 911 services. Several other ordinances regarding city funds and traffic designations passed first readings.

• Adopted Ordinance #3-2023 to establish Fund 2215—Emergency Medical Services (Nonreverting) (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #1-2023 acknowledging the 2022 Crawfordsville Main Street Annual Report (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2-2023 for an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Montgomery County for Combined Dispatch and 911 Public Safety Answering Point Services (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance to Re-Establish the Cumulative Capital Development Fund (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance to Re-Establish a Cumulative Fire Fund (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance amending the Green Power Rider for Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance designating stop intersections in the North Ridge Neighborhood (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance repealing handicapped parking designation at 312 South Water Street (Unanimous)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, discuss quotes for a Street Department vehicle, and consider requests for a dumpster placement and a street closure for sewer work.

• Discuss quotes for a vehicle purchase for the Crawfordsville Street Dept.
• Request from Jennifer Nichols to place a dumpster on the street at 604 Wallace Ave, Feb 10-20.
• Request from Cody Demoret to close a section of street at 510 Hubbard Street on Feb 16-17 for sewer line replacement.

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved the purchase of two Dodge Ram trucks and granted two temporary street-use requests. Claims and previous meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved bid from York for two 2500 Dodge Rams for $104,006
• Approved dumpster placement at 604 Wallace Ave from February 10 to February 20
• Approved street closure at 510 Hubbard Street from February 16 to February 17 for sewer line replacement
• Approved claims from February 6, 2023
• Approved minutes from February 8, 2023

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, and to consider several new business items, including agreements with Montgomery County Leadership Academy and INDOT for Community Crossings grants, purchases for the Storm Water and Fire Departments, and a public hearing on an unsafe building at 1100 W. Market Street.

• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2023
• Approval of claims for week of January 30, 2023
• Agreement with Montgomery County Leadership Academy
• Agreement with INDOT for Community Crossings Matching Grant projects
• Public Hearing on Unsafe Building Order - 1100 W. Market Street, Mark Sipe

The Board approved a Community Crossings Matching Grant from INDOT and an annual agreement with the Montgomery County Leadership Academy. New equipment purchases for the Storm Water and Fire departments were approved. A public hearing regarding an unsafe building was extended.

• Approved $17,000 annual agreement with Montgomery County Leadership Academy
• Approved $421,318.96 INDOT Community Crossings Matching Grant
• Approved $59,961.64 Leaf Vac purchase for Storm Water dept
• Approved $43,140.00 2023 Chevy Tahoe SSV for Fire Dept from Kelly Chevrolet
• Took quotes for two Street Dept vehicles under advisement
• Extended public hearing for Unsafe Building Order at 00 W. Market Street for 30 days

Historic Preservation Commission

The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission will not meet on January 25, 2023, because of inclement weather. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 22, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Special meetings may be called if needed.

• Meeting cancelled due to inclement weather
• Next meeting: February 22, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
• Special meetings may be scheduled as necessary

The meeting scheduled for January 25, 2023, was cancelled due to inclement weather. No substantive decisions were made.

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, and to consider several new business items. These include route approvals for a church 5K run and the annual Tootsie Roll Drive, as well as sub-recipient agreements with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization for READI grants benefiting Brickyard Nature Park and Lincoln Park.

• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2023
• Approval of claims for week of January 23, 2023
• First Christian Church 5K Dash for Global Missions route request for March 19, 2023
• Jim Gineris requests regarding Annual Tootsie Roll Drive on May 19-20
• Sub-recipient agreements with Indianapolis MPO for READI grants for Brickyard Nature Park and Lincoln Park

The Board approved two sub-recipient agreements with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization for READI grants. The board also authorized two community fundraising events.

• Approved $350,000 READI-grant agreement for Brickyard Nature Park
• Approved $250,000 READI-grant agreement for Lincoln Park
• Approved First Christian Church 5K route for March 19, 2023
• Approved Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive for May 19-20
• Approved minutes from January 18
• Approved claims from January 23, 2023

Board of Aviation Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available, directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

• No agenda available for this meeting

The Board reappointed its officers and approved a pay request for the Airport Master Plan funded by the FAA. The Board also approved a claims docket totaling $28,209.64.

• Reappointed Donald Thompson as President (All ayes)
• Appointed Laura Belko as Vice-President (All ayes)
• Approved December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Approved Pay Request 15 for AIP-20 Airport Master Plan for $15,035.18 (All ayes)
• Approved claims dockets totaling $28,209.64 (All ayes)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve routine minutes and claims, and to consider several items of new business, including a quit claim deed for Lincoln Park property with DNR-requested restrictions, an agreement between Hard, Hats & Hammers Construction and the Crawfordsville Regional Airport, and an agreement between the City and Spencer Construction Company. No dollar amounts or specific contract terms are listed in the agenda.

• Quit claim deed for Lincoln Park property with DNR-requested restrictive language
• Agreement between Hard, Hats & Hammers Construction, LLC and Crawfordsville Regional Airport
• Agreement between City and Spencer Construction Company, Inc.
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2023
• Approval of claims for week of January 16, 2023

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved several construction and repair agreements, including projects for a city park and the regional airport. A quit claim deed for Lincoln Park was approved to ensure the land is used for recreation. A temporary road closure on Grant Avenue was also authorized.

• Approved $368,000 agreement with Spencer Construction Company, Inc. for Frances Wooden Park
• Approved $31,450 agreement with Hard, Hats & Hammers Construction, LLC for Crawfordsville Regional Airport terminal repairs
• Approved quit claim deed for Lincoln Park property for recreation purposes
• Approved closure of Grant Avenue between Main & Market on January 20 from 8:30-11:30 am
• Approved minutes from January 11
• Approved claims from January 18, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The City of Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet as scheduled on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2023.

The meeting scheduled for January 18, 2023, was cancelled due to a lack of an agenda. No decisions were made.

Plan Commission (PC)

The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission will not meet as scheduled on January 17, 2023 because there is no agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda

City Council

The Council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending the salary scale for appointed officers and employees. They also approved the vacation of a portion of an alley east of 110 West South Boulevard. Several appointments to the Redevelopment Commission and Utility Service Board were confirmed.

• Approved Ordinance #1-2023 amending salary ordinance for appointed officers and employees (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #2-2023 vacating a portion of the North-South alley east of 110 West South Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Elected Councilman Biddle as 2023 Council President
• Appointed Dan Rogers to the Redevelopment Commission
• Appointed Conrad Harvey to the Redevelopment Commission
• Appointed Monte Harris to the Utility Service Board
• Approved minutes from December 12, 2022 meeting

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider routine approvals of minutes and claims, and vote on several new agreements, including contracts for park design services, retail recruitment, and use of city space. These items are part of the meeting's new business and will be decided upon.

• Agreement with HWC Engineering for design services at Brickyard Nature Park (READI Grant)
• Agreement with HWC Engineering for design services at Lincoln Park (READI Grant)
• Agreement with Retail Strategies for retail recruitment services
• Agreement with American Red Cross for use of space at 1201 E. Elmore St
• Request to block two parking spaces on Jan 16 on 231 at Carnegie Museum for a lift

The Board approved several service agreements, including retail recruitment and design services for city parks. It also authorized a work order for trash removal and a temporary parking block for the Carnegie Museum.

• Approved 3-year retail recruitment agreement with Retail Strategies ($45,000 first year, $35,000 for following two years)
• Approved HWC Engineering design services for Brickyard Nature Park and READI Grant (not to exceed $75,000)
• Approved HWC Engineering design services for Lincoln Park and READI Grant (not to exceed $54,000)
• Approved agreement with INDOT for street sweeping on state highways (not to exceed $6,804 per year)
• Approved agreement with American Red Cross for use of space at 120 E. Elmore Street
• Approved $2,900 agreement with Med-Bill for Medicare cost reporting
• Approved work order for trash removal at 317 S. Walnut Street
• Approved blocking two parking spaces for Carnegie Museum lift from Jan 16 to Jan 18

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, and to consider two new business items: a resolution transferring two city-owned parcels to the Redevelopment Commission, and approval to purchase a truck for the Wastewater Department. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Resolution transferring two parcels of land from the City to the Redevelopment Commission
• Approval to purchase a truck for the Wastewater Department
• Approval of minutes from December 28, 2022
• Approval of claims for the week of January 2, 2023

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved the transfer of two city land parcels to the Redevelopment Commission. The Board also authorized the purchase of a wastewater department truck for $49,703.78.

• Approved minutes from December 28, 2022
• Approved claims from January 2, 2023
• Approved Resolution #1-2023 transferring two parcels of land from the City to the Redevelopment Commission
• Approved purchase of a 3 quarter ton Ford truck for the Wastewater Department for $49,703.78