Crawfordsville public meetings in 2025

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will approve the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting and approve claims for the weeks of December 22 and December 29, 2025. It will consider a request from Ed Moff of Metis Construction for traffic restrictions on Purple Heart Parkway. The board will review transfers between city funds and a purchase agreement for a Pierce Saber heavy rescue truck with Macqueen Equipment LLC.

• Approve minutes from December 17, 2025
• Approve claims for the weeks of December 22 and December 29, 2025
• Consider traffic restriction request on Purple Heart Parkway by Ed Moff, Metis Construction
• Review transfers from fund to fund
• Approve purchase agreement for a Pierce Saber heavy rescue truck with Macqueen Equipment LLC

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will approve the minutes from Dec 10, 2025 and the claims for the week of Dec 15, 2025. It will consider a request from Metis Construction for traffic restrictions on Purple Heart Parkway, year‑end utility adjustments, fund transfers, and a temporary highway easement grant. The board will also hold public hearings on unsafe building orders for 407 ½ North Grant Avenue (Scott & Laura Brown) and 413 Wilson Avenue (Justin Neier).

• Approve minutes from Dec 10, 2025
• Approve claims for week of Dec 15, 2025
• Traffic restrictions request on Purple Heart Parkway (Metis Construction)
• Public hearing on unsafe building order for 407 ½ North Grant Avenue (Scott & Laura Brown)
• Public hearing on unsafe building order for 413 Wilson Avenue (Justin Neier)

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request to allow a food truck to operate for more than 60 days in a B-3 business district. The meeting will also include the presentation of minutes and an informational update from City Administration.

• Review minutes from October 15, 2025
• Public hearing for UV 0105 Tacos La Guera variance
• Food truck operation request for 1301 Darlington Avenue
• Informational update by City Administration
• Next meeting scheduled for January 21, 2026

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The Board also approved a use variance allowing Tacos La Guera to operate a food truck at 1301 Darlington Avenue for more than 60 days, with conditions including no outside storage, limited signage, hours of 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., proper grease and trash disposal, and compliance with all regulations. The variance will expire upon any change of ownership.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved use variance for Tacos La Guera with conditions (5-0)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Board of Aviation Commissioners met in executive session to discuss strategy regarding a property transaction. The discussion specifically concerned the board's role as a lessor in a lease.

• Discussion of strategy for a property transaction including a lease as lessor

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Board of Aviation Commissioners will consider approving 2026 meeting dates and a $364,176.50 pay request for fence construction. The board will also discuss transferring funds between airport funds and entering lease agreements with Starlin Air LLC for aircraft rental and maintenance services.

• Approval of 2026 BOAC Regular Meeting Dates
• Approval of AIP-26 Fence Construction Pay Request 2 ($364,176.50)
• Transfer of funds from Fund 2521 to Funds 2510 and 2523
• Lease Agreement with Starlin Air LLC for Terminal Office
• Lease Agreement with Starlin Air LLC for Hangar 32

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Crawfordsville Board of Aviation Commissioners will meet in an executive session on December 17, 2025 at 2:30 pm. The agenda lists only a statutory reference (IC IC-5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(D) (ii)) and provides no specific items, contracts, or decisions. No concrete actions or topics are publicly detailed for this meeting.

Plan Commission (PC)

The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of an agenda.

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will review specifications and request quotes for mowing and landscaping at the 2026 Crawfordsville Commerce Park. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes, claims, and financial reports.

• Review 2026 Commerce Park mowing specs and request for quotes
• Review 2026 Commerce Park landscaping specs and request for quotes
• Approval of November 18, 2025 minutes
• Approval of claims and financial reports
• Update from Mayor Todd Barton

The Redevelopment Commission approved the specifications and draft contracts for both mowing and landscaping services at Commerce Park, authorizing staff to request quotes. Earlier items were also approved, including the November 18 minutes, the submitted claims list, and the financial reports, each by a 3-0 vote. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved submitted claims list (3-0)
• Acknowledged financial reports (3-0)
• Approved mowing specifications and draft contract, authorized quote requests (3-0)
• Approved landscaping specifications and draft contract, authorized quote requests (3-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will hold a public hearing regarding an unsafe building order. The board is also reviewing a street closure request and a utility leak adjustment.

• Public hearing for Unsafe Building Order at 513/515 East Main Street
• Crane placement closure request for 125 N Green Street
• Leak adjustment request for 2101 N Everett St
• Agreement between the City and HWC Engineering
• Request to surplus a Tree Spade (Serial# TS20A9UE00104)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will approve the agenda and minutes, consider financial reports, discuss old business items including the 2026 work plan and staff mentions in the CDG, and review a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 111 N Washington Street. The meeting also includes new business, miscellaneous items, and public comment before adjournment.

• Certificate of Appropriateness Review – 111 N Washington Street
• Consideration of Financial Reports
• Old Business – 2026 Work Plan
• Old Business – Staff Mentions in CDG
• Approval of Agenda – December 10, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading for the annexation of approximately 22.421 acres. The body is also reviewing proposed 2026 budgets for several city departments and an additional appropriation for fire services and rural health reimbursement.

• Annexation of Parcel 54-07-28-700-042.002-024 (approx. 22.421 acres) near St Rd 47 North and Memorial Drive
• 2025 Additional Appropriation for Crawfordsville Fire Overtime/FLSA, Equipment and Repairs, and Rural Health Reimbursement
• Proposed 2026 Budgets and Salary Worksheets for Waste Water, Storm Water, Sanitation, and Electric Light & Power
• Establishment of the Purple Heart Parkway Economic Development Area
• Amendment to the Green Power Rider for Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will approve claims for the week of December 1 and consider an agreement with Smock Fansler for the Canine Fountain Maintenance. The board will also hear a request to extend a storage pod permit and hold a public hearing for an OCRA Wastewater Project.

• Claims approval for week of December 1, 2025
• Agreement with Smock Fansler for Canine Fountain Maintenance
• Request to extend storage pod permit at 608 E. Main Street
• Public Hearing for OCRA Wastewater Project
• Approval of November 26, 2025 minutes

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will approve the 2026 budgets and salary worksheets for the Waste Water, Storm Water, Sanitation, and Electric Light & Power departments. The council will also consider an ordinance amending the Green Power Rider and a resolution establishing the Purple Heart Parkway Economic Development Area. Finally, a resolution and ordinance will be considered to annex approximately 22.421 acres near State Road 47 North and Memorial Drive (Parcel 54-07-28-700-042.002-024).

• Approval of Crawfordsville Waste Water Department’s 2026 budget and salary worksheets
• Approval of Crawfordsville Storm Water Department’s 2026 budget and salary worksheets
• Ordinance amending the Green Power Rider for Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power
• Resolution establishing the Purple Heart Parkway Economic Development Area
• Ordinance to annex approximately 22.421 acres near State Road 47 North and Memorial Drive (Parcel 54-07-28-700-042.002-024)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will discuss the 2026 budgets for stormwater and sanitation. The meeting includes a project update for Elm Street and a request for temporary parking closures on E. Main Street.

• 2026 Stormwater Budget
• 2026 Sanitation Budget
• Elm Street water project update from Price Excavating
• Request to close 2 parking spaces at 123 E. Main Street on December 2, 2025
• Task Order for Commonwealth Engineers regarding waste water pretreatment compliance consulting

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will approve minutes from November 12, 2025 and weekly claims, then discuss several new business items. It will review the 2026 wastewater budget and an additional appropriation request for wastewater. A resolution on confidentiality of city personnel files and a public hearing on unsafe building orders for 203 South Water and 1304 South Grant (owned by Malcom Tanner) are also on the agenda.

• Lisa Millott, Juanita Chang's Asian & Latin Fusion Food Truck, requests placement downtown during the Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 7
• Tim Brigham, JR Kelly Company, requests closing sidewalks around the Courthouse
• Kista Fritts requests a storage pod on the street in front of 608 E. Main Street for 2 weeks
• 2026 Wastewater Budget and Additional Appropriation Request - Wastewater
• Public Hearing on an Unsafe Building Order for 203 South Water and 1304 South Grant (owned by Malcom Tanner)

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025 was cancelled because no agenda was prepared. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting. The next regular meeting is set for December 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness request. It will also receive an update on the Downtown Local Historic District. The commission will discuss staff authorization of certain CoA requests and review the 2025 and 2026 work plans.

• Certificate of Appropriateness Review
• Update on Downtown LHD
• Staff authorization of certain CoA requests
• Review of 2025 Work Plan
• Discussion of 2026 Work Plan

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the meeting agenda and the September 24 minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. The commission acknowledged the financial report and the new Downtown Crawfordsville Local Historic District. Discussions on staff authorization guidelines and the 2026 work plan were postponed for future consideration. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved September 24 minutes (6-0)
• Acknowledged financial report (no vote)
• Noted Downtown Crawfordsville Local Historic District now in effect (no vote)
• Deferred staff authorization guideline discussion to a future meeting
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Board of Aviation Commissioners is meeting to consider approvals for airport infrastructure payments and a long-term capital improvement program. The board will also review fund transfers between aircraft rental, maintenance, and fuel accounts.

• Consideration of 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program
• AIP-26 Fence Construction Pay Request 1 for $695,070.33
• AIP-27 Snow Removal Equipment Building Design Pay Request 1 for $22,188.65
• Resolution 04-2025 to transfer funds from Aircraft Rental to Fuel/Oil and Aircraft Maintenance
• Resolution 05-2025 to transfer funds from Aviation General to Aircraft Maintenance

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Aviation Commissioners approved the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan outlining priority FAA and INDOT funded projects. They also approved the 2026 proposed terminal closures. Pay requests for wildlife fencing ($695,070.33) and snow removal equipment design ($22,188.65) were authorized, and fund transfers totaling $3,580.55 were enacted. The claims docket of $49,300.75 was approved.

• Approval of 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan outlining FAA and INDOT funded projects
• Approval of 2026 proposed terminal closures
• Pay Request 1 for AIP-26 wildlife fencing construction, $695,070.33 (97.5% FAA/INDOT funded)
• Pay Request 1 for AIP-27 snow removal equipment building design, $22,188.65 (97.5% FAA/INDOT funded)
• Resolution 04-2025 transferring $3,580.55 from aircraft rental fund to fuel/oil and maintenance funds

Plan Commission (PC)

The Crawfordsville Plan Commission will not meet on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 because there is no agenda. No items will be discussed or decided at this time. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for December 16, 2025.

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a confirmatory resolution approving the final Housing Program. The meeting also includes an annual TIF presentation and spending plan, an update on the Brownfield Assessment Grant from BCA Environmental Consultants, and discussions about mowing and landscaping at Crawfordsville Commerce Park. Additional items are routine approvals of minutes, claims, and financial reports.

• Public hearing on agenda items
• Consideration of a Confirmatory Resolution approving the final Housing Program
• Annual TIF Presentation
• Annual TIF Spending Plan
• Update from BCA Environmental Consultants on the Brownfield Assessment Grant

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission approved the meeting minutes, the submitted claims and financial reports, the Confirmatory Resolution for the final housing program, and the resolution setting the 2026 TIF spending plan, each by a 3‑0 vote. The commission also adjourned the meeting by a 3‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 21 minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims and financial reports (3-0)
• Approved Confirmatory Resolution for final Housing Program (3-0)
• Approved resolution determining the 2026 TIF spending plan (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to review claims and minutes. The board is considering the adoption of a Municipal Area Network Usage Policy and a noise abatement request from Wabash College.

• Adoption of the Crawfordsville Municipal Area Network Usage Policy
• Noise abatement request from Cameron Spaulding of Wabash College for November 15th

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will consider several ordinances at its November 10 meeting. Items include a public hearing on vacating a 100‑foot portion of a platted alley on E. Market Street, a second reading to designate the Downtown Crawfordsville Local Historic District, and a second reading to add a disabled parking space at 506 Binford Street. The council will also take a first reading of an additional appropriation for fire overtime, equipment repairs, and rural health reimbursement. Routine business such as approval of the October 14 minutes and acknowledgment of the monthly financial reports will also be addressed.

• Ordinance vacating a portion of a platted alley approx. 100 ft. of the North‑South platted alley between lots 133&134 Crawfordsville O P and Pt of lot 148 Crawfordsville O P; also known as a platted alley between 210 and 220 E. Market
• First reading of an Ordinance Making a 2025 Additional Appropriation (Crawfordsville Fire Overtime/FLSA and Equipment and Repairs, and Rural Health Reimbursement)
• Second reading of an Ordinance Designating The Downtown Crawfordsville Local Historic District As A Local Historic District In Downtown Crawfordsville
• Second reading of an Ordinance Amending Parking Restrictions to Add One Disabled Parking Space located directly in front of 506 Binford Street, Crawfordsville, Indiana
• Public Hearing on the alley‑vacating ordinance

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will approve the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting and the claims for the week of November 3, 2025. They will consider a request from Skyler Stevenson to block two parking spaces on Pike Street near the Chase location on November 14 for one day. They will review a request from Price Excavating to close Elm Street from South Boulevard to the entrance of Town & Country. The board will discuss the Veterans Day parade route and related parking restrictions scheduled for November 11.

• Skyler Stevenson request to block two parking spots on Pike Street by Chase (near Washington corner) on Nov 14 for one day
• Price Excavating request to close Elm Street from South Blvd to Town & Country entrance
• Veterans Day parade route and parking restrictions for Nov 11
• Approval of minutes from Oct 29, 2025 meeting
• Approval of claims for the week of Nov 3, 2025

City Council

The Crawfordsville Common Council will meet to discuss a 2025 additional appropriation. This ordinance concerns fire overtime/FLSA, equipment and repairs, and rural health reimbursement.

• Ordinance for 2025 Additional Appropriation (Fire Overtime/FLSA, Equipment and Repairs, and Rural Health Reimbursement)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will review proposals for the Market Street Railroad Grade Separation Project. The board will also consider street closure requests for upcoming community events and a wastewater bill adjustment.

• Proposals for the Market Street Railroad Grade Separation Project
• Street closure requests for the 2025 Christmas Parade on December 7th
• Street closure requests for Downtown Party Night & Shop Small on November 29th
• Wastewater bill adjustment for 212 W. Market Street
• Agreement between the City and Hay-Bush Mechanical

Board of Public Works & Safety

The scheduled October 22, 2025 meeting of the Crawfordsville Board of Public Works & Safety was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Historic Preservation Commission

The City of Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission will not meet as scheduled on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The cancellation is due to the lack of an agenda.

• Meeting cancelled – no agenda items to discuss

Plan Commission (PC)

The Crawfordsville Plan Commission will consider approval for two commercial subdivision plats and review September minutes. The meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

• Review September 16, 2025 minutes
• SUB 0038: Primary and secondary subdivision plat approval for commercial development (Parcel Nos. 54-07-20-300-011.008-028 & 54-07-20-300-011.009-028)
• SUB 0039-0040: Two primary and secondary subdivision plat approvals for commercial development (Parcel Nos. 54-10-08-300-072.016-029 & 54-10-08-300-070.000-029)
• Informational update by City Administration
• Next meeting: November 18, 2025

The commission unanimously approved the primary and secondary subdivision plats for the Fairfield Inn (SUB 0038). It also approved the primary and secondary plats for a Kroger Store and Fuel Center (SUB 0039) and for another development (SUB 0040). All three motions passed with a 5‑0 vote. No public comments were recorded.

• Approved primary and secondary plat for Fairfield Inn (SUB 0038) – motion passed 5-0
• Approved primary and secondary plat for Kroger Store and Fuel Center (SUB 0039) – motion passed 5-0
• Approved primary and secondary plat for SUB 0040 – motion passed 5-0

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will meet to discuss requests for primary and secondary subdivision plat approvals. These requests pertain to commercial developments on four specific parcels.

• SUB 0038: Subdivision plat approval for commercial development (Parcel Nos. 54-07-20-300-011.008-028 & 54-07-20-300-011.009-028)
• SUB 0039-0040: Two subdivision plat approvals for commercial development (Parcel Nos. 54-10-08-300-072.016-029 & 54-10-08-300-070.000-029)

The Redevelopment Commission voted to approve the September 16 meeting minutes, the submitted list of claims, and to acknowledge receipt of the financial reports. Each motion passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 16 minutes (3-0)
• Approved submitted claims list (3-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of financial reports (3-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will review open proposals for the Market Street Railroad Grade Separation Project. The board will also consider a fund transfer and a specific pest control request.

• Open Proposals for Market Street Railroad Grade Separation Project
• Pest control spray request for 1104 Westwood Drive in the amount of $140
• Transfer from Fund to Fund

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes and then consider two new variance applications. One request from TKC Properties, LLC seeks three signage standard variances for a B-3 business district at 2518 Lafayette Road. The other request from Sanders Funeral Care seeks a special exception for a crematory and a lot‑and‑yard variance for a B-2 business district at 315 S Washington Street.

• TKC Properties, LLC requests three signage standard variances at 2518 Lafayette Road (B-3 district)
• Sanders Funeral Care requests a crematory special exception and lot‑and‑yard variance at 315 S Washington Street (B-2 district)
• Presentation and approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Informational update by City Administration
• Scheduling of next regular meeting for November 19, 2025

The Board unanimously approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0). It also unanimously approved three signage variances for TKC Properties at 2518 Lafayette Road (3-0). The Board unanimously approved a special exception to allow a crematory at Sanders Funeral Care, 315 S Washington Street (3-0). Finally, it unanimously approved a development standard variance for the same property (3-0).

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved three signage variances for TKC Properties at 2518 Lafayette Rd (3-0)
• Approved special exception for crematory at 315 S Washington St (3-0)
• Approved development standard variance for Sanders Funeral Care at 315 S Washington St (3-0)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Crawfordsville Board of Aviation Commissioners regular meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025 at 4 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. Residents should note that no actions were taken at this meeting.

City Council

The Crawfordsville Common Council will discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including the designation of an Economic Revitalization Area and Economic Development Target Area that would qualify certain real‑property improvements for tax abatement. The meeting also includes public hearings on alley vacating ordinances, a first reading of a downtown historic‑district designation, and second readings of salary‑fixing ordinances for 2026. Additional items cover parking changes, a property donation, and intergovernmental fire‑protection agreements.

• Resolution confirming adoption of a declaratory resolution designating an Economic Revitalization Area and Economic Development Target Area (Kroger Limited Partnership I)
• Ordinance vacating a portion of East‑West Alley from Will Hays Jr Drive to North‑South Alley and related north‑south alleys
• Ordinance vacating Harry Freedman Place and the north‑south platted alley at its east end
• Second reading of an ordinance fixing 2026 salaries for the mayor, clerk‑treasurer, and common council members
• First reading of an ordinance designating the Downtown Crawfordsville Local Historic District

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will discuss a second amendment to a fire protection and emergency medical services agreement. The board will also review requests for street and parking space usage and a construction agreement with Glenco Inc.

• Request to close Pike Street at Pike Place on October 26th from 4-8 pm
• Request to use one parking space in front of 106 S. Green Street
• Second Amendment to Interlocal Governmental Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection and EMS
• Construction Agreement with Glenco Inc.
• Mowing work order request for 414 Hughes Street

The Board approved the minutes from October 1 and the claims from October 6. It also approved a temporary closure of Pike Street on October 26, a two‑week parking space for a contractor, the 2026 police holiday schedule, an extension of the fire‑protection agreement with Union Township for $404,499, a bridge‑replacement contract with Glenco Inc. for $21,250, a mowing work order at 414 Hughes Street, and the emergency removal of two trees at 205 Marshall.

• Approved October 1 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved October 6 claims (motion passed)
• Approved closure of Pike Street at Pike Place on Oct. 26, 4‑8 pm (motion passed)
• Approved use of one parking space at 106 S. Green St. for two weeks (motion passed)
• Approved Crawfordsville Police Department 2026 holiday schedule (motion passed)
• Approved one‑year extension of fire‑protection agreement with Union Township for $404,499 (motion passed)
• Approved bridge replacement contract with Glenco Inc. for $21,250 (motion passed)
• Approved mowing work order at 414 Hughes St. (motion passed)

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will vote on designating a local historic district, approving a tax abatement for a Kroger project, and authorizing the conveyance of real property to the city. The agenda also includes resolutions for wastewater infrastructure and fire protection agreements.

• Designating Downtown Crawfordsville as a Local Historic District
• Tax abatement for Kroger Limited Partnership I
• Conveying property to the City of Crawfordsville
• Vacating a platted alley on East Market Street
• Amending parking restrictions on Binford Street

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will discuss the 2026 City Holiday Schedule and a postage lease with Quadient, Inc. The board will also consider a memorandum of understanding with the West Lafayette Police Department Social Work team and an update to the Title VI Implementation Plan.

• 2026 City Holiday Schedule
• Postage Lease with Quadient, Inc.
• MOU between Mobile Integrated Health – Quick Response Team and West Lafayette Police Department Social Work
• Update to the City of Crawfordsville Title VI Implementation Plan
• Code enforcement work order requests for 609 South Washington Street and 1208 East Main Street

The Board approved the 2026 city holiday schedule. It also approved a memorandum of understanding between Mobile Integrated Health – Quick Response Team and the West Lafayette Police Department Social Work. The Board authorized a $7,941.00 postage lease with Quadient, Inc., payable over 60 months, and adopted an update to the City’s Title VI Implementation Plan. Finally, the Board approved mowing work orders for two city‑owned properties.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved September 29, 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Approved 2026 City Holiday Schedule (motion passed)
• Approved MOU between Mobile Integrated Health – Quick Response Team and West Lafayette Police Department Social Work (motion passed)
• Approved postage lease with Quadient, Inc. for $7,941.00 over 60 months (motion passed)
• Approved update to City Title VI Implementation Plan (motion passed)
• Approved mowing work orders for 609 South Washington Street (owned by Angel & Juana Corado) and 1208 East Main Street (owned by Claude & Stacey Biggs Jr.) (motion passed)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will approve the minutes from September 17, 2025 and the claims for the week of September 22, 2025. It will discuss and potentially approve agreements for the 2025 Landfill Grading Project, a fund transfer for the Community Crossings Grant, and engineering services for WWTP digester improvements. Additional items include Code Enforcement Officer Barry Lewis's work orders and property matters at 605 Tuttle Ave, 1000 E Market Street, and a lot on Dubois Ave.

• Agreement with JS McCullough Excavating LLC for the 2025 Landfill Grading Project
• Transfer from Fund to Fund for the Community Crossings Grant
• Agreement for engineering service for WWTP digester improvements
• Barry Lewis, Code Enforcement Officer, with multiple work orders
• Property items: 605 Tuttle Ave (University Bank), 1000 E Market Street (GS Investment Property), Lot on Dubois Ave (Centurylink)

The board approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes and the September 22, 2025 claims. It authorized a $62,800 landfill grading agreement with IS McCullough Excavating, a fund transfer for the Community Crossings paving grant, and a multi‑phase engineering contract for wastewater digester improvements. The board also approved mowing work orders for three properties. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes – motion passed
• Approved September 22, 2025 claims – motion passed
• Approved $62,800 landfill grading agreement (50/50 City‑County split) – motion passed
• Approved fund transfers for Community Crossings paving grant (Local Road & Street Fund $82,880.11; MVH Restricted Fund $37,500.00; Wheel Tax Fund $82,880.10) – motion passed
• Approved engineering services for WWTP digester improvements (Phase 1 ≤ $184,000; Phase 2 ≤ $10,000; Phase 3 ≤ $50,000) – motion passed
• Approved mowing work orders for 605 Tuttle Ave, 1000 E Market St, and Dubois Ave lot – motion passed
• Adjourned meeting – motion passed

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review a Certificate of Appropriateness. The body will also consider financial reports and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness review for 125 N Green Street

The Historic Preservation Commission approved its agenda and the August 27 minutes, each by a 6-0 vote. It then approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 125 N Green Street, requiring the applicant to work with staff on material and color choices, also by a 6-0 vote. The commission was informed of upcoming Downtown Local Historic District designation meetings and adjourned at 5:26 p.m. by a 6-0 vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved August 27 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 125 N Green St with material/color condition (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will approve the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting and approve the claims for the week of September 15, 2025. It will discuss an old business item where Roger Azar requested permission for the Rotary Club to sell water and hot chocolate at the October 3 parade, which was tabled on September 10. New business includes reviewing adjustments to the Oktoberfest road closure request for Friday, October 3. The meeting will also include a Department Heads report before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from September 10, 2025
• Approve claims for the week of September 15, 2025
• Consider Rotary Club request to sell water & hot chocolate at Oct. 3 parade (tabled)
• Consider adjustments to Oktoberfest road closure request for Friday, Oct. 3
• Department Heads report

The board approved the minutes from September 10 and the claims from September 15. It authorized the Rotary Club to sell water and hot chocolate at the Oct. 3 parade in the Canine Plaza. The board also approved extending the Oktoberfest road closure to close Pike Street at Pike Place all day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., including the adjacent parking lot. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved September 15, 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Approved Rotary Club sales at Canine Plaza during Oct. 3 parade (motion passed)
• Approved extended Oktoberfest road closure: Pike Street at Pike Place closed 8 a.m.–1 p.m., parking lot included (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a request to allow overnight camping in a conservation district and a request to place a manufactured home in a residential district. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from the previous month.

• Review of August 20, 2025 minutes
• Consideration of SE 0070: Overnight camping at 400 Parke Avenue
• Consideration of UV 0104: Manufactured home at Michigan Street
• Informational update by City Administration
• Next meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025

The Board approved the August 20 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. The petition for on‑site camping by Montgomery County 4‑H Inc. (SE 0070) was denied after the motion failed due to lack of a second. The petition for a use variance to place a manufactured home on Michigan Street (UV 0104) was approved with staff‑recommended conditions by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved August 20 minutes (4-0)
• Denied 4‑H camping petition SE 0070 (motion failed, no second)
• Approved manufactured‑home use variance UV 0104 with conditions (4-0)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Board of Aviation Commissioners approved a claims docket and a final pay request for wildlife fencing design. The board also received reports on fuel sales and pending grant amendments for snow removal equipment.

• Final Pay Request 8 for AIP-23, Wildlife Fencing - Design in the amount of $8,755.54
• Approval of claims dockets totaling $34,846.09
• Proposed TY 2026-2028 DBE goals published for public comment
• Discussion on using Hangar Fund 2520 to support 2026 FAA grants

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Board will hear public comments on the proposed FY 2026‑2028 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal. It will consider approving a final payment request of $8,755.54 for the AIP‑23 fence design. The meeting also includes routine reports from the Airport Manager, legal counsel, clerk‑treasurer, and engineering staff, and approval of the claims docket.

• Public comments on proposed FY 2026‑2028 DBE goal
• Consideration to approve AIP‑23 Fence Design final payment request of $8,755.54
• Approval of Claims Docket
• Airport Manager Report (routine)
• Legal Counsel, Clerk‑Treasurer, and Engineering Reports (routine)

Plan Commission (PC)

The Crawfordsville Plan Commission will meet on September 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers. The commission will consider an order to adopt a declaratory resolution approved by the Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission, confirming it conforms to the city’s plan of development. The agenda also includes approval of the July 15, 2025 minutes, an informational update by City Administration, and scheduling the next meeting for October 21, 2025.

• Consideration of an order to adopt a declaratory resolution approved by the Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission, confirming conformity with the city’s plan of development
• Approval of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Informational update by City Administration
• Next regularly scheduled meeting set for October 21, 2025

The Commission approved the July 15, 2025 minutes by a 6-0 vote. It then approved, also 6-0, the declaratory resolution from the Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission, finding it conforms to the city’s comprehensive plan. No other business was taken.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Redevelopment Commission declaratory resolution as conforming to city plan (6-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission will approve the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes, approve outstanding claims, and approve its financial reports. It will then consider a Declaratory Resolution as new business. The meeting also includes an update from Mayor Todd Barton and an economic development report from Cheryl Morphew.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of claims
• Approval of financial reports
• Consideration of a Declaratory Resolution
• Economic Development Report from Cheryl Morphew

The Redevelopment Commission approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and the submitted claims, each by a 4-0 vote. It also acknowledged receipt of the financial reports with a 4-0 vote. Most importantly, the commission approved a declaratory resolution establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district on the south side along the Purple Heart Parkway extension, including traditional TIF and Housing TIF, also by a 4-0 vote.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved submitted claims (4-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of financial reports (4-0)
• Approved declaratory resolution establishing TIF area on south side (4-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board approved the September 3 meeting minutes and the September 8 claims. It approved the walking‑event route for October 26 and tabled the Rotary Club request to sell water and hot chocolate at the October 3 parade. The Board also approved the lane, road and parking closures for the MXoN Parade on October 3, adopted a procurement policy for federal grants, and approved several code‑enforcement work orders and a $140 payment for property maintenance.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved September 8, 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Approved walking‑event route for Oct. 26, 2025 (motion passed)
• Tabled Rotary Club request to sell water & hot chocolate at Oct. 3 parade (motion passed)
• Approved lane, road and parking closures for the MXoN Parade on Oct. 3, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved City procurement policy for federal grants (motion passed)
• Approved work orders to mow and trash removal at 301/303 West North St and 313 North Grant Ave (motion passed)
• Approved $140 payment to Arab for service at 1104 Westwood Dr (motion passed)

City Council

The Common Council unanimously adopted an additional appropriation for the 2025 Street Department. It also approved a resolution designating an Economic Revitalization Area and four tax‑abatement resolutions for specific property improvements. Salary and zoning ordinances were placed on first, second, and final readings and passed without opposition.

• Approved additional appropriation for 2025 Street Department (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring Economic Revitalization Area (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑abatement resolution for 2025 Solar Array project (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑abatement resolution for 2025 IMPA project (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑deduction resolution for International Paper Company (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of 2026 salary ordinance for mayor, clerk‑treasurer, council (unanimous)
• Passed second and third reading of zoning change for Purple Heart Parkway (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of alley‑vacating ordinance (unanimous)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety will review requests for temporary street closures and parking space rentals. The board is also discussing the 2025 Halloween Trick-or-Treat hours and related road closures.

• Request to close Pike Street at Pike Place on September 25 for Rock Out Recovery
• Request to place a dumpster at 125 N Green Street
• Request by In His Time Books & Gifts to rent parking spaces V21 & V22 in the 100 block of W Pike St
• Determination of 2025 Halloween Trick-or-Treat hours
• Request to close West Main Street for Halloween Trick-or-Treating

The Board approved the minutes from August 27, 2025 and the claims from September 1, 2025. It granted permits to close Pike Street at Pike Place on September 25, place a dumpster at 125 N Green Street for four weeks, rent two parking spaces on W Pike St, set Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours, and close W Main Street for trick‑or‑treating. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved September 1, 2025 claims
• Approved closure of Pike Street at Pike Place on Sep 25, 3:30‑8:30 pm
• Approved placement of a dumpster at 125 N Green Street for four weeks starting Sep 22, removal Oct 2
• Approved rental of parking spaces V21 & V22 at 100 block of W Pike St
• Approved Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours on Oct 31, 5‑8 pm
• Approved closure of W Main St from Grant to Barr, 4‑9 pm for trick‑or‑treating

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review claims and approve work orders for a landfill restoration project. The meeting also includes requests to close specific streets for neighborhood events and a storm line repair.

• Approval of claims for the week of August 25, 2025
• Request to close Ridgeway Drive (1103-1112 block) for a neighborhood picnic
• Request to close Walnut Street at 116 S. Walnut for a 9-11 Service
• Bid acceptance for former landfill cap restoration project
• Work Order Agreement for seeding at former landfill with DES Engineering

The Board approved the minutes from August 13 and the claims from August 18. It authorized several temporary street closures for a neighborhood picnic, a service event, and storm work. The Board accepted a $62,000 bid from JS McCullough Excavating for the former landfill cap restoration and approved related work order agreements and a mowing request.

• Approved minutes from August 13, 2025
• Approved claims from August 18, 2025
• Approved closure of Ridgeway Drive (1103‑1112 block) Sep 7, 3:30‑7 pm
• Approved closure of Walnut Street at 116 S Walnut Sep 11, 6:30 pm for 9‑11 Service
• Approved closure of Broadway Street at Ladoga Rd on Aug 28‑29 for storm line work
• Accepted bid from JS McCullough Excavating, LLC ($62,000) for landfill cap restoration
• Approved $9,800 work order agreement for seeding at former landfill (50/50 City‑County split)
• Approved mowing work order for 605 Tuttle Avenue

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider the local historic designation of four core downtown blocks. The body will also review a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Masonic Temple.

• Local Historic Designation of four core downtown blocks
• Certificate of Appropriateness Review for 221 S Washington Street (Masonic Temple)

The commission approved its agenda and the July 23 meeting minutes. It voted to forward the Downtown Crawfordsville Historic District to City Council with a favorable recommendation, and approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 221 S Washington Street. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Forwarded Downtown Crawfordsville Historic District to City Council with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 221 S Washington Street (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board approved the minutes from August 13 and the claims from August 18. It authorized several street closures for community events and approved a $5,000 rain‑water study agreement. The Board also approved pest‑removal services at 1104 Westwood Drive and permission to file a nuisance violation for 802 Mill Street.

• Approved minutes from August 13, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved claims from August 18, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved barricades and route for Bike & Hike event Sep 9, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved closure of Pike Street at Pike Place Sep 20, 2025 for Praise on Pike (motion passed)
• Approved closure of Jennison Street Sep 27 & Nov 15, 2025, 7 am‑6 pm (motion passed)
• Approved closure of Pike Street Oct 3, 2025 for Motoville Oktoberfest with portable restrooms (motion passed)
• Approved pest‑removal service at 1104 Westwood Drive (Arab quote $319) (motion passed)
• Approved $5,000 rain‑water study agreement with United Consulting (motion passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss a special exception request for Montgomery County 4-H Inc. The board will determine if overnight camping is permitted in a C-1 conservation zoning district.

• Special exception request SE 0070 for overnight camping at 400 Parke Avenue (Parcel No. 54-07-32-442-039.000-030)

The board approved the July 16 minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It then moved to table the special‑exception request for overnight camping at 400 Parke Avenue, also by a 5‑0 vote. Public comments were heard before the motion to table was adopted.

• Approved July 16 minutes (5-0)
• Tabled overnight camping special‑exception request (5-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board approved several items, including extending the city’s lease with PNC Bank through December 2026. It also approved a $4,900 storm‑water fund transfer, a $35,500 agreement for Shortz Nature Park, and the surplus of a Kyocera copier. Additional approvals covered a mowing work order, a request to close an alley for sewer repair, and the minutes and claims from August 2025.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved August II, 2025 claims
• Approved lease amendment with PNC Bank extending to December 2026
• Approved $4,900 storm‑water fund transfer (Fund 6604-000-360 to 6604-000-340)
• Approved Shortz Nature Park agreement up to $35,500
• Approved surplus of Kyocera copier/scanner CS 4003i
• Approved mowing work order for 1511 Southside Drive
• Approved closure of alley behind Pettit & Sons for sewer repair

City Council

The Crawfordsville Common Council approved an additional appropriation for the 2025 Street Department and adopted several tax‑abatement resolutions. It also changed a zoning classification, added a disabled parking space, and annexed about 25.28 acres near Purple Heart Parkway and US  Hwy 231 S. All actions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved additional appropriation for the 2025 Street Department (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatements for six businesses (Spartech, W Enterprises, BD Fortunes, CSI, Second Phase Leasing, Midwest Bale Ties) (unanimous)
• Designated Economic Revitalization Area and approved tax abatement for International Paper Company (unanimous)
• Changed zoning classification for parcel on Purple Heart Parkway (unanimous first reading)
• Added one disabled parking space at 1308 W. Main Street (unanimous third reading)
• Annexed approx. 25.28 acres near Purple Heart Parkway and US Hwy 231 S (unanimous third reading)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The board approved the July 30 minutes and the August 4 claims. It authorized the closure of Green Street for the “Groovin’ on Green” event, approved rental of parking spaces V8‑12 on West Pike Street for $606.80, and approved an additional $382,670.60 appropriation for the wastewater department’s High School Lift Station. The board also approved three Belt Press contracts totaling $180,138, transferred funds between city accounts, and approved mowing work orders for 1000 E. Market Street and 500 Tinsley Avenue.

• Approved July 30, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved August 4, 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Approved closure of Green Street from Pike to Main for event Aug 31, 2‑10 pm (motion passed)
• Approved rental of parking spaces V8‑12 on 100 block W Pike Street for $606.80 (motion passed)
• Approved additional $382,670.60 appropriation for Wastewater Dept. High School Lift Station (motion passed)
• Approved three Belt Press contracts totaling $180,138 (Burgess Mechanical $115,316; EEM.C., INC. $37,954; Komline $26,868) (motion passed)
• Approved fund transfers totaling $9,044.13 to Fund 1101.010.365 (motion passed)
• Approved mowing work orders for 1000 E. Market Street and 500 Tinsley Avenue (motion passed)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board approved the minutes from July 16, 2025 and the claims from July 21 and July 28, 2025. It approved a dumpster request for Pike Street on August 22, 2025 for the Taste of Montgomery County. The Board also approved a one‑year service agreement with Hay‑Bush Mechanical LLC for $6,164.00 to be paid quarterly.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved July 21 and July 28, 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Approved dumpster placement on Pike Street for August 22, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved one‑year service agreement with Hay‑Bush Mechanical LLC, $6,164.00, Aug 1 2025–Jul 31 2026, paid quarterly (motion passed)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or voted on. The city reminded the public of its ADA accommodation request procedure, asking for requests at least 48 hours in advance.

• Board meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the agenda, minutes, and financial report unanimously. It voted to hold a public hearing on the Downtown Local Historic District at the August meeting and to sign letters notifying adjoining owners. The commission also approved a six‑month extension to Jon Oliver’s Certificate of Appropriateness, again by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved June 25 minutes as presented (5-0)
• Acknowledged financial report (5-0)
• Moved to hold public hearing on Downtown Local Historic District at August meeting (5-0)
• Authorized President to sign property‑owner letters for the public hearing (5-0)
• Approved six‑month extension to Jon Oliver’s Certificate of Appropriateness (5-0)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Aviation Commissioners approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes. They also approved several financial items: Pay Request 7 for wildlife fencing ($8,475.51), a credit memo for snow removal equipment (-$98,592.66), Pay Request 3 for snow removal equipment ($100,685.50), a grant amendment for snow removal equipment ($6,509.12), the final pay request and closeout for snow removal equipment ($9,612.25), and a claims docket totaling $62,082.55. All motions passed with unanimous approval.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved Pay Request 7 for AIP-23 Wildlife Fencing – $8,475.51 (all ayes)
• Approved Credit Memo 1 for AIP-24 Snow Removal Equipment – -$98,592.66 (all ayes)
• Approved Pay Request 3 for AIP-24 Snow Removal Equipment – $100,685.50 (all ayes)
• Approved Grant Amendment Request for AIP-24 Snow Removal Equipment – $6,509.12 (all ayes)
• Approved Final Pay Request 4 and closeout for AIP-24 Snow Removal Equipment – $9,612.25 (all ayes)
• Approved Claims Docket totaling $62,082.55 (all ayes)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Aviation Commissioners approved the June 18 meeting minutes. They approved six grant‑related pay requests totaling $119,110.27, including wildlife fencing, snow‑removal equipment, a grant amendment, and a final closeout. The board also approved a claims docket of $62,082.55. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request 7 for wildlife fencing $8,475.51 (unanimous)
• Approved Credit Memo 1 for snow removal equipment –$98,592.66 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request 3 for snow removal equipment $100,685.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Amendment Request for snow removal equipment $6,509.12 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Pay Request 4 for snow removal equipment $9,612.25 (unanimous)
• Approved claims docket totaling $62,082.55 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The board approved the minutes from July 9, 2025 and the claims from July 14, 2025. It approved a two‑officer school resource officer program for Crawfordsville Community School Corporation for the 2025‑2026 school year. The board also approved a four‑year, $396,600 Brownfields Grant agreement with BCA Environmental Consultants, a $5,550 transfer for police vehicle repairs, and work orders to mow two city‑owned properties.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved July 14, 2025 claims
• Approved school resource officer agreement (2 full‑time SROs)
• Approved Brownfields Grant agreement ($396,600, 4‑year term)
• Approved $5,550 transfer from Police Reserves to Vehicles & Other repairs
• Approved mowing work orders for 112 North Barr St. and 215 South Green St.

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board adopted the June 18, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It approved a use variance for Juan Garcia at 903‑905 E Jefferson Street, requiring a recorded deed restriction that the property revert to industrial use on transfer. It also approved a development standard variance for First Baptist Church’s electronic sign at 1905 Lebanon Road, with the condition that the sign not be placed closer to the road than the existing sign. No decision was recorded for the Purple Heart Parkway petitions.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved use variance UV 0103 for Juan Garcia with recorded reversion condition (5-0)
• Approved development standard variance DSV 0145 for First Baptist Church sign, condition sign not closer to road (4-0)

Plan Commission (PC)

The commission approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. It then approved petition RZ 0025 to rezone a Purple Heart Parkway property from R‑1 to B‑3 for a Kroger Marketplace, also by a 7‑0 vote. Staff will forward the rezoning to the City Council for final action.

• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved rezoning petition RZ 0025 for Kroger Marketplace (7-0)

City Council

The Crawfordsville Common Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a municipal wheel tax, an additional public safety appropriation, multiple tax‑abatement resolutions, and the designation of the Carnegie Library as a historic district. The council also approved the annexation of approximately 25.28 acres near Purple Heart Parkway and US‑231. All actions passed with a unanimous vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Approved Municipal Wheel Tax and Motor Vehicle License Excise Tax Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Additional Appropriation for Public Safety LIT and reduction to City General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Abatement Resolution for Kroger Pace Dairy (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Abatement Resolution for Historic Whitlock (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Abatement Resolution for American Innovation (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Abatement Resolution for CSI Technology (unanimous)
• Designated Crawfordsville Carnegie Library as Single‑Site Local Historic District (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of approx. 25.28 acres near Purple Heart Parkway and US‑231 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The board approved the minutes from July 2, 2025 and the claims from July 7, 2025. It authorized a fireworks ordinance abatement for the Legion Baseball State Tournament and allowed the Youth Service Bureau to close Milligan Park entrances for the Suicide Prevention Walk. The board also approved a contingent closure of Wabash Avenue at the Presbyterian Church and an additional $494,175.74 appropriation for the 2025 wastewater utility budget.

• Approved minutes from July 2, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved claims from July 7, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved fireworks ordinance abatement for Legion Baseball State Tournament (motion passed)
• Approved closure of Milligan Park entrances for Suicide Prevention Walk on Sep 27, 9‑10 am (motion passed)
• Approved contingent closure of Wabash Ave at Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church (motion passed)
• Approved additional $494,175.74 appropriation for 2025 wastewater utility budget (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The board approved the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes and the June 30, 2025 claims. It then authorized several temporary alley and street closures for events in July, August, September, and October. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with the county on economic development, a resolution adopting a preliminary engineering report, and authorization for the SRF loan program. An ADA service‑request notice was adopted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved June 30, 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Approved partial closure of east‑west alley at 120 S. Green St. July 14‑23 (motion passed)
• Approved July 4 traffic plan for Milligan Park (motion passed)
• Approved partial alley closure on Sep 20 for Durham Home croquet tournament (motion passed)
• Approved closure of Pike St. at Pike Place Aug 8 and Sep 12 for concerts (motion passed)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with County on economic development (motion passed)
• Approved resolution authorizing signatory authority for SRF loan program (motion passed)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board approved the minutes from June 18, 2025 and the claims from June 23, 2025. It granted permits to close Parke Avenue for a car show on July 12, to place a dumpster at 208 Marshall Street for one week, to close Wabash Avenue for a dedication ceremony on September 26, and to use Washington Street parking for a blood drive on June 30. The Board also approved mowing services for two private properties and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved June 23, 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Approved closure of Parke Avenue for car show, July 12, 7 am‑4 pm (motion passed)
• Approved placement of dumpster at 208 Marshall Street for one week starting Tuesday, July (motion passed)
• Approved closure of Wabash Avenue for dedication ceremony, September 26, 5‑6:15 pm (motion passed)
• Approved use of Washington Street parking for blood drive, June 30, 9:30 am‑2:45 pm (motion passed)
• Approved mowing requests at 500 Tinsley Avenue and 610 Cherry Street (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission voted 5‑0 to adopt the meeting agenda, to approve the May 28 minutes, and to acknowledge the financial report. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on downtown block designations, fire‑suppression compliance for the Journal Review building, and upcoming events and training. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approve agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approve May 28 minutes as presented (5-0)
• Acknowledge financial report as presented (5-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The board approved the June 4, 2025 minutes and the claims from June 9 and June 16, 2025. It then approved a $5,000 fundraiser, temporary parking for a dumpster, a street closure for a ribbon‑cutting, surplus of two pieces of equipment to fund a $76,578.16 backhoe purchase, a $1,200 consulting agreement, and a cost‑free Red Cross facility agreement. Additional approvals included a mowing work order and a promotion within the fire department.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved claims from June 9 and June 16, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved $5,000 fundraiser for Joe Crane on September 6 (motion passed)
• Approved two parking spaces for a dumpster at Sugar Creek Eyecare (July 11‑14) (motion passed)
• Approved closure of Water Street from Main to Pike on June 20, 2025, 1:30‑3:30 pm for ribbon‑cutting (motion passed)
• Approved surplus of a 2003 Case backhoe and a 2021 Case wheel loader to fund new backhoe purchase of $76,578.16 (motion passed)
• Approved $1,200 consulting agreement with Bonnie Pribush for Leadership Academy (motion passed)
• Approved cost‑free Red Cross facility agreement for Elmore Street (Feb 2026‑Jan 2029) (motion passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved a special exception for a clinical mental‑health therapy office at 1003 Shady Lane, requiring the exterior sign to be no larger than two square feet, again by a 4‑0 vote. No members of the public commented.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved special exception for 1003 Shady Lane with 2‑sq‑ft sign limit (4-0)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The board ratified the updated 2025 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) plan. It approved a $1,974,955 FAA grant application for fence construction and accepted the engineer’s recommendation to contract G.B. Hastie Fence Company for $1,664,954.67. The claims docket of $6,894.28 and the May 21 meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved updates to the 2025 DBE program (All ayes)
• Approved FAA grant application for fence construction, $1,974,955.00 (All ayes)
• Accepted engineer’s recommendation and agreement with G.B. Hastie Fence Company, $1,664,954.67 (All ayes)
• Approved claims docket totaling $6,894.28 (All ayes)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (All ayes)

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission approved the May 20, 2025 minutes, approved the submitted claims list, and acknowledged receipt of the financial reports. Each motion passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims list as submitted (3-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of financial reports (3-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved an additional appropriation for the 2025 Street Department, completing its second and third readings. It also passed a municipal wheel tax ordinance (first reading) and a public safety LIT appropriation (first reading). Additional actions included a real‑property donation, ADA Transition Plan, historic district designation for the Carnegie Library, downtown rehabilitation loan guidelines, and vacating a portion of North‑South Alley.

• Approved additional appropriation for Street Department (unanimous)
• Approved municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle license excise tax ordinance (first reading, unanimous)
• Approved additional appropriation for Public Safety LIT (first reading, unanimous)
• Approved donation of real property (unanimous)
• Adopted ADA Transition Plan (unanimous)
• Designated Carnegie Library as single‑site local historic district (first reading, unanimous)
• Adopted Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Program Guidelines (unanimous)
• Vacated portion of North‑South Alley (unanimous)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The board approved the minutes from May 21 and the claims from May 26, 2025. It approved the Veteran’s Day parade route pending INDOT approval. The board granted three variance requests for Lux54 apartments and approved a contract with RJL Solutions for up to $5,000. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from May 21, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved claims from May 26, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved Veteran’s Day Parade route, contingent on INDOT approval (motion passed)
• Granted variance to remove sediment forebays for Lux54 apartments (motion passed)
• Granted variance for pond emergency drainage system for Lux54 apartments (motion passed)
• Granted variance to keep 12’ clear roadway during storm events for Lux54 apartments (motion passed)
• Approved agreement with RJL Solutions for government affairs and strategic communication services, not to exceed $5,000 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the February 26 meeting. It adopted the revised 2025 Work Plan and updated loan guidelines. The commission voted to forward a recommendation to the City Council to grant local historic designation to the Carnegie Museum.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 26 minutes (5-0)
• Approved revised 2025 Work Plan (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for local historic designation of Carnegie Museum (5-0)
• Approved revised loan guidelines and application form (5-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The board approved the May 14, 2025 minutes and accepted a $655,020.16 bid for Community Crossings, split between the City and INDOT. It also approved a Brownfields Grant contract, temporary street closures, surplus of two paint machines, a medical services agreement up to $11,000, and a $38,000 public art commission.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved acceptance of Community Crossings 2025-1 bid ($655,020.16 split between City and INDOT)
• Approved award to BCA Environmental Consultants for Brownfields Grant
• Approved temporary closures on Water Street (May 21‑23) and Tuttle Avenue (May 26) for sidewalk work and sewer repair
• Approved surplus of two paint machines (1994 Graco GM3500 and 2011 Graco LL IV 3900)
• Approved medical direction services agreement with Mary Glass MD at $150/hr, not to exceed $11,000
• Approved $38,000 public art commission for Jenna Morello

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board approved the April 16, 2025 minutes (4‑0). It then tabled the use and development standard variances for 700 Tuttle Avenue (4‑0). Finally, it approved the use variance for a wellness center at 506‑510 E Market Street, with conditions, (4‑0).

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Tabled use and development standard variances for 700 Tuttle Avenue (4-0)
• Approved use variance for wellness center at 506-510 E Market Street (4-0)

Board of Aviation Commissioners

The Aviation Commissioners approved the March 19 meeting minutes. They ratified a $67,895 FAA grant for the AIP-26 Snow Removal Equipment Building and approved a $67,895 professional services agreement with Hanson Professional Services. The board accepted a 2025 Conflict of Interest Disclosure for Dustin Starlin and approved claims totaling $61,876.19. All motions passed with unanimous ayes.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Ratified FAA grant application for Snow Removal Equipment Building, $67,895.00 (all ayes)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Hanson Professional Services, $67,895.00 (all ayes)
• Accepted 2025 Conflict of Interest Disclosure for Dustin Starlin (all ayes)
• Approved claims docket totaling $61,876.19 (all ayes)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission approved the March 18 and April 1 meeting minutes, the submitted claims list, and a resolution on incremental assessed valuation. Each motion passed with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims list (4-0)
• Approved resolution on incremental assessed valuation (4-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works & Safety reviewed the contract for medical director services with Dr. Mary M. Glass. The minutes contain the contract text but do not indicate any approval, denial, amendment, or vote. Therefore no substantive decision was recorded.

City Council

The council approved the annexation of approximately 147 acres located at State Road 47 South, Purple Heart Parkway, and US Highway 2315, along with the associated right‑of‑way. Additional ordinances were adopted, including a new appropriation for the Street Department, an amendment to the meeting location code, and the vacating of a portion of an alley in the Highland Park subdivision. The council also approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting, acknowledged the monthly financial report, and moved the June council meeting to June 16. The meeting was adjourned at 6:1] p.m.

• Approved annexation of ~147 acres at St Rd 47 S, Purple Heart Parkway, US Hwy 2315 (unanimous)
• Adopted additional appropriation for 2025 Street Department (unanimous first reading)
• Amended City Code Section 33.002 meeting location (unanimous third reading)
• Vacated portion of North‑South Alley east of 508 Curtis Street (unanimous third reading)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2025 meeting (motion passed)
• Acknowledged receipt of monthly financials (motion passed)
• Approved moving June council meeting to June 16 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The board approved the minutes from April 30, 2025 and the claims from May 5, 2025. It approved the scheduled closures of Pike Street for Chrome & Coffee events, surplus of a 1996 GMC Topkick trash truck, and an $11,500 agreement with Foreman Blasters for the 2025 Independence Day fireworks. The board also approved a conditional mowing work order for 1415 Durham Drive and took the Community Crossings 2025‑1 bids under advisement.

• Approved April 30, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved May 5, 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Approved Pike Street closures for Chrome & Coffee events (motion passed)
• Approved surplus of 1996 GMC Topkick trash truck (motion passed)
• Approved $11,500 fireworks agreement with Foreman Blasters (motion passed)
• Approved conditional mowing work order for 1415 Durham Drive (motion passed)
• Took Community Crossings 2025‑1 bids under advisement (motion passed)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The board approved the minutes from April 23, 2025 and the claims from April 28, 2025. It authorized several short‑term public‑works actions, including a street closure, sidewalk blockage, and a dumpster placement. The board also approved purchases and contracts: a $15,185 line laser paint machine, a $40,000 five‑year agreement with Commonwealth Engineering, and a $35,000 change order for the Shelly Drain Project. Brownfields grant proposals were taken under advisement.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved April 28, 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Approved one‑day Grant Avenue closure for water main leak (motion passed)
• Approved one‑week sidewalk blockage at 220 E. Market Street (motion passed)
• Approved dumpster placement at 126 E. Main Street May 2‑5 (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of Line Laser Paint Machine for $15,185 (motion passed)
• Approved 5‑year agreement with Commonwealth Engineering not to exceed $40,000 (motion passed)
• Approved $35,000 change order for Shelly Drain Project (motion passed)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The board approved several requests, including closing Pike Street at Pike Place for a HUE event on September 6, blocking three parking spots at 200 F. Pike Street for tree‑stump grinding, and closing the sidewalk at the Masonic Temple for a lift from April 28 to June 30. It also approved placing a dumpster at 506 W. Pike Street on May 1‑2 and weekly closures of Pike Street for the Farmer's Market from May 3 through September 27, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. All motions passed.

• Approved minutes from April 16, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved claims from April 21, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved closure of Pike Street at Pike Place on Sep 6 for HUE event (motion passed)
• Approved blocking 3 parking spots at 200 F. Pike Street for tree‑stump grinding (motion passed)
• Approved sidewalk closure at Masonic Temple (Washington St.) for lift Apr 28‑Jun 30 (motion passed)
• Approved dumpster placement at 506 W. Pike Street on May 1‑2 (motion passed)
• Approved weekly Pike Street closure for Farmer's Market May 3‑Sep 27, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. (motion passed)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The board approved the minutes from the April 9 meeting and the claims from April 14. It authorized a five‑year master lease purchase agreement for a trash truck costing $348,877. The board also approved closing one lane on Water Street from April 21 to April 23 to install a fire‑suppression line for Ben Hur.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved April 14, 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Approved master lease purchase agreement for trash truck $348,877 (motion passed)
• Approved one‑lane closure on Water Street April 21‑23 for fire‑suppression line (motion passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the March 19 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved a use variance for Habitat for Humanity to build a single‑family home on an industrial‑zoned parcel at 507 Lafayette Avenue. Finally, the Board approved a use variance for an appliance store at 301 E. College Street with staff‑recommended conditions, including a four‑square‑foot signage limit.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Habitat for Humanity use variance for a single‑family dwelling at 507 Lafayette Ave (5‑0)
• Approved Fabiola Jimenez appliance‑store use variance at 301 E College St with conditions, including 4 sf signage (5‑0)

City Council

The council acknowledged receipt of the monthly financial report. It passed the first reading of an ordinance to amend the meeting‑location provision of City Code §33.002. It also passed the first reading of an ordinance vacating a portion of an alley east of 508 Curtis Street. The council unanimously approved a resolution adopting the proposed annexation fiscal plan and the first reading of an ordinance to annex approximately 147 acres at State Road 47 S, Purple Heart Parkway, and US Hwy 2315.

• Acknowledged receipt of monthly financials (motion passed)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance amending City Code §33.002 meeting location (unanimous vote)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance vacating portion of alley east of 508 Curtis Street (unanimous vote)
• Approved Resolution #5-2025 adopting proposed annexation fiscal plan (unanimous vote)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance to annex ~147 acres at St Rd 47 S, Purple Heart Parkway, US Hwy 2315 (unanimous vote)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board approved the minutes from April 2 and the claims from April 7. It authorized the temporary closure of Water Street from Pike to Main on April 15 to replace a valve for the Ben Hur Building. The Board also approved surplus of an inoperable 1994 GMC Topkick trash truck and added 19 and 8 street lights for Diamond Ridge and the Hawkview/Arbor Homes development, respectively.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved April 7, 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Approved Water Street closure Apr 15 for valve replacement (motion passed)
• Approved surplus of 1994 GMC Topkick trash truck (motion passed)
• Approved addition of 19 street lights for Diamond Ridge annexation (motion passed)
• Approved addition of 8 street lights for Hawkview/Arbor Homes phase I (motion passed)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board approved a 5K road race on April 27, the 2025 Strawberry Festival, and street closures for the Easter Egg Hunt and a special event on Pike Street. It also approved a cost‑sharing agreement for the utility billing office, a master lease purchase for a fire engine costing $855,600.55, and the purchase of five police Dodge Chargers for $217,837.50 (plus $25,500 in trade‑ins). All motions passed without recorded vote counts.

• Approved 5K road race route for First Christian Church on April 27 (motion passed)
• Approved 2025 Strawberry Festival requests as submitted (motion passed)
• Approved closure of Pike Street at Pike Place on April 5 for special event (motion passed)
• Approved closure of Pike Street from Vernon to Wallace and Wallace from Wabash to Main for Easter Egg Hunt on April 12 (motion passed)
• Approved cost‑sharing agreement for utility billing office operations (motion passed)
• Approved master lease purchase agreement for fire engine ($855,600.55) with PNC (motion passed)
• Approved fire engine purchase agreement with PNC ($855,600.55) (motion passed)
• Approved police department purchase of five 2023 Dodge Chargers ($217,837.50) and trade‑in vehicles ($25,500) (motion passed)

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission met on April 1, 2025 to review bids for mowing and landscaping at Crawfordsville Commerce Park. Staff recommended Sugar Creek Lawn & Hardscapes as the most responsive bidder, but members discussed past performance issues. The commission voted to accept the bid from Crawfordsville Outdoor for both services, contingent on non‑collusion affidavits. The motion passed with a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved Crawfordsville Outdoor mowing contract ($6,800) and landscaping contract ($7,400) on condition of non‑collusion affidavits (4-1)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board approved the minutes from March 12, 2025 and the claims from March 17, 2025. It authorized the temporary closure of Pike Street at Pike Place for a Chrome & Coffee event on April 20. The board also approved the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive locations and times, a new planning and billing fee schedule, and a $688,176.80 local roads and bridges match grant agreement. All motions passed.

• Approved minutes from March 12, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved claims from March 17, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved closure of Pike Street at Pike Place on April 20, 10 am‑2 pm for Chrome & Coffee event (motion passed)
• Approved Knights of Columbus use of Elm & South Blvd, South Blvd & Grant Ave., 32 & 136, Kroger and Walmart/Running’s sites for Tootsie Roll Drive on April 25‑26 (motion passed)
• Approved resolution adopting department of planning & billing services schedule of permit and administrative fees (motion passed)
• Approved local roads and bridges match grant agreement in the amount of $688,176.80 (motion passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board approved the minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved a special exception (SE 0068) allowing a second single‑family dwelling on the parcel at 208 N Englewood Drive, with staff‑recommended conditions, by a 5‑0 vote. No members of the public commented.

• Approved Dec 18, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved special exception SE 0068 for 208 N Englewood Drive (5-0)