Montgomery County public meetings in 2023
95 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two requests: a special exception to allow duplex units in a B-2 business district at 1517 S Grant Avenue, and a use variance to allow a church in an existing building in a C-1 conservation district at 611 Garden Street. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive an informational update from city administration.
- Special exception (SE 0061) for duplex units in B-2 zoning at 1517 S Grant Avenue, requested by Roger Azar of DES on behalf of Michael Langevin of 3B2G Properties LLC (Parcel No. 54-10-07-100-006.000-030)
- Use variance (UV 0088) for a church in C-1 conservation district at 611 Garden Street, requested by Second Baptist Church (Multiple Parcels)
Redevelopment Commission
The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve routine financial claims, financial reports, and discuss new economic development agreements. The body will also receive updates from the mayor and economic development director.
- Approval of $16,354.69 in vendor claims including $3,400 payments to RJL Solutions, LLC
- Consideration of an economic development agreement with IRA Whisky
- Review of bids for property transfer in Commerce Park
- Annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) presentation
- Update from Mayor Todd Barton and Economic Development Director Cheryl Morphew
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety will review minutes and claims, then take up new business including a dumpster request, a land acquisition policy, uncollectible accounts, two construction agreements, and public hearings on unsafe buildings. The meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM.
- Dumpster request 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 Utility Office
- Agreements with White Construction and Price Excavating
- Public hearings for unsafe building orders at 203 S. Water Street and 117 E. Market Street
Historic Preservation Commission
The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider routine items including minutes, financial reports, and old business. The main item of new business is a review of the 2024 HPC work plan. Public comment will be heard.
- Review 2024 HPC Work Plan
- Consideration of October 25, 2023 minutes
- Consideration of financial reports
City Council
This is a procedural agenda with only agenda and roll call items listed. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety meeting scheduled for December 6, 2023, is cancelled because there will not be enough members present to form a quorum. No business will be conducted at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
Historic Preservation Commission
The City of Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission canceled its November 29, 2023 meeting because no agenda was prepared. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 27, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and weekly claims, then discuss bids for two projects: pedestrian crossings at Elmore Street and Wabash Avenue, and the Milligan Park Project. No new business is listed.
- Approval of minutes from November 22, 2023
- Approval of claims for week of November 27, 2023
- Discuss bids for Pedestrian Crossings at Elmore Street and Wabash Avenue
- Discuss bids for Milligan Park Project
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety will review bids for pedestrian crossings at Elmore Street and Wabash Avenue, and for the Milligan Park Project. They will also discuss agreements with the Animal Welfare League and the Crawfordsville Farmer's Market, and a police department request for parking spaces.
- Bids for Pedestrian Crossings at Elmore Street and Wabash Avenue
- Bids for Milligan Park Project
- Agreement discussion with Animal Welfare League
- Agreement discussion with Jennifer Forney - Crawfordsville Farmer's Market
- Crawfordsville Police Dept. request to reserve parking spaces at PD on Green St for FOP food basket program
Redevelopment Commission
The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve routine claims totaling $11,682.50, receive updates from the mayor and economic development director, and conduct standard procedural items. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed on this agenda.
- Approval of claims: Taylor, Minnette, Schneider & Clutter ($227.50), Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors ($3,125.00), DES Engineering ($1,802.50), HWC Engineering Market St ($3,560.00), HWC Engineering Brickyard ($2,252.50), Crawfordsville Outdoor ($715.00)
Plan Commission
The Montgomery County Plan Commission will meet on November 14, 2023, to review a rezoning request for 30.208 acres northeast of Purple Heart Parkway and US 231 S. The agenda includes procedural items, old and new business, and an informational update by city administration.
- Consider rezoning 30.208 acres from R-1 to R-3 residential for multi-family development near Purple Heart Parkway and US 231 S
City Council
This is a regular meeting of the Montgomery County City Council. The agenda includes only the agenda and roll call documents, indicating a procedural session with no substantive items listed.
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville 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. The board will also open sealed bids for the Pedestrian Crossings at Elmore Street and Wabash Avenue project and the Milligan Park Project, and review 2024 budgets for storm water, central garage, and trash service.
- Open sealed bids for Pedestrian Crossings at Elmore Street and Wabash Avenue
- Open sealed bids for Milligan Park Project
- 2024 Storm Water Budget
- 2024 Central Garage Budget
- 2024 Trash Service Budget
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes and claims, then take up old and new business including the Crawfordsville Police Department’s 2024 holiday schedule, a memorandum of understanding with the Montgomery County Health Department to provide nursing support during a staffing shortfall, and an open quote request for a portable grinder for the Street Department.
- Approval of minutes from October 25, 2023
- Approval of claims for the week of October 30, 2023
- 2024 Holiday Schedule for the Crawfordsville Police Department
- Memorandum of Understanding with Montgomery County Health Department for nursing support during staffing shortfall
- Open Quotes for a Portable Grinder - Crawfordsville Street Department
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes and claims, and discuss new business including the 2024 holiday schedule for the Crawfordsville Fire Department, an agreement with Price Excavating – Northridge, and a code enforcement work order request for 601 Robinson Street. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions expected.
- Approval of claims for the week of October 23, 2023
- 2024 Holiday Schedule for the Crawfordsville Fire Department
- Agreement between the City and Price Excavating – Northridge
- Work order request for 601 Robinson Street, owned by Wiper Corporation
Historic Preservation Commission
The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider minutes from September 27, 2023, and financial reports. The main item 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 presentation on Mid-20th Century Architectural Styles & Types by Tommy Kleckner
- Public comment period
- Next meeting scheduled for November 22, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two development standard variances: one for parking requirements at an industrial property and another for a large pole sign in a business district. The board will also review minutes from its September meeting and receive an update from city administration.
- Joshua Baxter requests parking variance at 108 E North Street (I-1 district)
- Thomas Hopkins requests sign variance for 141.67 sq ft pole sign at 1401 Darlington Avenue (B-3 district)
- Minutes from September 20, 2023 meeting to be presented
- Next meeting scheduled for November 15, 2023
Redevelopment Commission
The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission will consider a resolution to accept conveyance of real property at 201-203 South Boulevard from the City of Crawfordsville. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, claims totaling over $15,000, financial reports, and updates from the mayor and economic development director.
- Resolution to accept conveyance of 201-203 South Boulevard from city
- Claims: HWC Engineering (Market St) $2,475.66 and $2,590.00
- Claims: Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors (TIF – Kroger Pace Dairy) $788.75 and (Annex. Fiscal Plan) $3,738.75
- Claims: HWC Engineering (Brickyard Park) $3,025.16
- Claims: Crawfordsville Outdoor (July and August Services) $715.00 each
Plan Commission
The Montgomery County Plan Commission will meet to consider a primary subdivision plat approval for the Hawkview Subdivision, a new 182-lot residential development located south of Purple Heart Parkway on the east side of US Highway 231 South. The meeting will also include procedural items, an informational update, and the scheduling of the next meeting.
- Primary subdivision plat approval for Hawkview Subdivision (182 lots) at 720’ south of Purple Heart Parkway on east side of US Highway 231 South
- Informational update by City Administration
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety meeting scheduled for October 11, 2023 is cancelled due to lack of quorum. The agenda contains no business items, only the cancellation notice and standard ADA accommodation information.
- Meeting cancelled October 11, 2023 due to lack of quorum
City Council
This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The only documents are the agenda PDF and a roll call PDF, indicating the council will convene and take attendance but no decisions or discussions are specified.
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety will review and discuss quotes for the Street Department Post-Frame Building and the Storm Water North Ridge Project, as well as agreements with Plant Brothers Excavating and Blackbird Clinical Services. They will also consider requests for street use from Brother's Pizza, the Veterans Day Parade, and Wabash College for the Monon Bell Game. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and claims.
- 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 event on Dec 16
- Discussion of agreement with Plant Brothers Excavating & Construction Co., LLC
- Work order request for 112 N. Barr Street by Code Enforcement Officer
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety will review routine items including minutes and claims, then discuss several new business items: a wastewater bill adjustment, Veterans Day parade requests, agreements with RJL Solutions and Wills Fencing, quotes for street department and storm water projects, and 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 between City and Wills Fencing
- Open quotes for Crawfordsville Street Department Post-Frame Building Construction
- Open quotes for Storm Water North Ridge Project
Historic Preservation Commission
The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior renovations to the Montgomery County Courthouse and an extension request for a façade renovation project. They will also consider a resolution approving a mission statement and approve minutes from the July 26, 2023 meeting. Public comment is scheduled.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior renovations of Montgomery County Courthouse at 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 and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes and weekly claims, then take up several street closure requests and a construction agreement. Items include fountain replacement work at Canine Plaza, a Pike Street closure for an animal welfare event, and temporary closures for a school reunification drill.
- Approval of minutes from September 13, 2023
- Approval of claims for week of September 18, 2023
- Street closure requests from Tom Fansler of Smock Fansler Corporation for fountain replacement at Canine Plaza
- Pike Street closure at Pike Place on October 21, 4-8 pm for Montgomery County Animal Welfare League
- Temporary street closures for CCSC reunification drill on October 24 around 9:30 am
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on six requests for variances and special exceptions from the City Zoning Ordinance, including home occupations, an HVAC business, an antique store, a roadside stand, a wash bay, and a pet boarding business. The board will also review minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting and receive an informational update from City Administration.
- Special exception for boutique home occupation at 619 E Wabash Avenue (R-2)
- Use variance for HVAC business at 605 E Market Street (R-3)
- Use variance and parking variance for antique store/residence at 108 E North Street (I-1)
- Use variance for roadside stand at 698 E 150 S (R-1)
- Use variance for pet boarding at 1274 W Country Club Road (R-1)
Plan Commission
The Montgomery County Plan Commission did not meet on September 19, 2023, because no agenda was prepared. The next meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2023.
Redevelopment Commission
The City of Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission will not meet on September 19, 2023, due to lack of a quorum. The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 17, 2023.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Next meeting scheduled for October 17, 2023
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety will review bids for the US 231/Purple Heart Parkway sewer expansion project and vote on several administrative items. The meeting also includes approval of claims, work orders, and agreements with local contractors.
- Bid review for US 231/Purple Heart Parkway sewer expansion project
- Resolution approving transfer of real property to Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission
- Quit Claim Deed for 1300 Elmore Street
- Agreements with All American Hauling and Construction for Brickyard Park and Lincoln Park
- Multiple work order requests for properties at 1500 Meridian St, 306 W. North St, 607 S. Water St, and 1418 Danville Ave
City Council
The Montgomery County City Council is holding a regular meeting with no substantive agenda items listed. The meeting materials consist of a roll call document from the same date.
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, discuss bids for the US 231/Purple Heart Parkway sewer expansion project, consider a request to close Pike Street for Oktoberfest, and review code enforcement work orders for six properties.
- 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 418 S. Washington Street, 701 S. Washington Street, 807 Shady Lane, 413 Wilson Avenue, 108 W. Franklin Street, 304 Wayne Avenue
- Approval of claims for week of September 5, 2023
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, discuss bids for Lincoln Park and Brickyard Nature Park, open bids for the US 231/Purple Heart Parkway sewer expansion project, and consider requests for street closures and parking space use. The board will also review multiple code enforcement work orders for specific 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
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, discuss bids for Lincoln Park and Brickyard Nature Park, consider a dumpster placement request, and review multiple code enforcement work orders. The meeting is scheduled for August 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM.
- Bid discussion for Lincoln Park
- Bid discussion for Brickyard Nature Park
- Dumpster placement request at 618 W. Pike Street from Aug 24-28
- Code enforcement work orders for properties on W. North, E. Chestnut, W. Market, Bluff, and Tuttle Ave
- Approval of claims for week of August 21, 2023
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes, claims, and several agreements including design services for a high school lift station and website services. It will also consider agreements for appraisal services, a rate study for the Waste Water Utility, and environmental reviews for OCRA funding. A street closure request for the 'Groovin on Green' event on Green Street is under discussion.
- Request to close Green Street (Pike to Main) for 'Groovin on Green' on August 19, 4–10 pm
- Agreement with Midwestern Engineers for high school lift station design services
- Agreement with CivicPlus LLC for website design, hosting, and security
- Bid openings for Lincoln Park and Brickyard Nature Park projects
- Multiple work order requests for property code enforcement at addresses including 301/303 W. North Street and 1000 E. Market Street
Board of Zoning Appeals
The City of Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals did not meet on August 16, 2023 because a quorum was not present. The next meeting is scheduled for September 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
The Montgomery County Plan Commission will meet to review a request for subdivision plat approval for a non-residential minor subdivision submitted by Mercury Real Estate Holdings LLC. The meeting will also include procedural items such as roll call, minutes approval, and an informational update by city administration.
- Consider primary and secondary subdivision plat approval for non-residential minor subdivision by Mercury Real Estate Holdings LLC on Industrial Boulevard (Parcel No 54-07-19-100-006.000-028)
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 business is a public hearing on creating a 2023 Residential Housing TIF Economic Development Area, followed by resolutions to approve a housing program and pledge TIF to EDC bonds. The commission will also discuss the 2024 budget.
- Public hearing on creation of 2023 Residential Housing TIF Economic Development Area
- 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)
City Council
This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The council will take roll call and review the agenda, but no decisions or discussions are specified.
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several items, including street closure requests for two events, setting Trick-or-Treat hours, and approving engineering agreements for road and water projects. The board will also vote on minutes, claims, and various administrative requests.
- 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
- Set Trick-or-Treat hours for Oct 31 and close West Main Street during those hours
- Agreement with DES Engineering for roadway and sewer design for connector road between Purple Heart Parkway and 150 S
- Agreement with DES Engineering for bid documents for US 231 S water main extension
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, then hear code enforcement work order requests for four properties. The board is deciding on these requests as part of new business.
- 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
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and weekly claims, then hear requests for street closures and parking space reservations for events and food trucks, plus code enforcement work orders. No major policy decisions are listed; items are routine permits and approvals.
- Sue Lucas requests closing Pike Street at Pike Place on Sept 9 for a car show
- Amanda Ellenberger (Vine Church) requests a 5k route on Oct 7
- Claudia Bravo requests blocking 2-3 parking spaces on Pike Street for a food truck
- Minerva C Baez Sanchez requests parking spaces at 128 N Green St for a food truck
- Code enforcement work orders for 912 Tuttle Ave and 408 Binford St
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet on July 19, 2023, because not enough members are available to form a quorum. The next scheduled meeting is August 16, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Next meeting scheduled for August 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
- ADA accommodation contact: Crawfordsville Planning Department, 300 East Pike Street
Redevelopment Commission
The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission meeting scheduled for July 18, 2023, was canceled due to lack of a quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2023. No business items were discussed.
- Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
- Next meeting scheduled for August 15, 2023
Plan Commission
The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission will not meet on July 18, 2023, because there is no quorum. The next scheduled meeting is August 15, 2023. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Next meeting scheduled for August 15, 2023
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and weekly claims, then take up old business including a public hearing on an unsafe building at 122/124 W. Main Street and 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 from the police department
- Request to close a portion of Walnut Street in front of 115 S. Walnut Street for a 911 Memorial Service on Sept. 11, 5:30-8:30 pm
- Request to place a dumpster at 221 W. Main Street for one week starting July 6, 2023
Redevelopment Commission
The Montgomery County, Indiana Redevelopment Commission meeting scheduled for June 29, 2023 has no agenda available. The public is directed to review the minutes of a previous meeting instead.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss updates on the Main-Green Local Historic District designation, review a proposed Downtown Exterior Rehab Grant application, and consider a new mission statement. The meeting will also include a public comment period and updates on a 2023 historic preservation conference.
- Status update of Main-Green Local Historic District designation
- Consideration of proposed Downtown Exterior Rehab Grant application and budget sheet
- Consideration of proposed mission statement
- Announcement of 2023 Preserving Historic Places Conference (Sept. 19-22, Muncie)
- Next meeting scheduled for July 26, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will consider an agreement with Crawfordsville Community Schools for School Resource Officers from the police department, several street closure requests for community events, a resolution accepting Shelley Drain by City Stormwater, and a pay cycle change for the fire department. The board will also approve minutes and weekly claims.
- Agreement with Crawfordsville Community Schools for School Resource Officers from Crawfordsville Police Department
- Whitesville Christian Church requests closing Pike Street at Pike Place on Aug 19, 2023, 2-8pm for Community Summer Festival
- Animal Welfare League requests closing Green Street at Backstep on July 29, 2023 for Tails and Tunes Fundraiser
- Resolution accepting Shelley Drain by City Stormwater
- Resolution approving pay cycle change for Crawfordsville Fire Department
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests at its June 21, 2023 meeting. One is a development standard variance to extend an existing fence into a front yard, and the other is a use variance for a shed on a lot without a principal structure. The board will also review minutes from the May 17 meeting and receive an informational update from city administration.
- Development standard variance (DSV 0126) by David McFall to extend a 6-foot fence 48 feet into the front yard at 1251 W Country Club Road (R-1 district)
- Use variance (UV 0082) by Cheryl Cunningham of Durham Home, Inc. for a shed on a parcel without a principal structure at 215 W Main Street (R-3 district)
- Approval of minutes from May 17, 2023 meeting
- Next regular meeting scheduled for July 19, 2023
Redevelopment Commission
The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission is meeting to handle routine approvals and hear updates. The main new item is a proposal to adopt a Declaratory Resolution for a single-family residential development housing program in the 2023 Residential Housing TIF Allocation Area. The commission will also approve claims and financial reports.
- Consider adopting Declaratory Resolution for 2023 Residential Housing TIF Allocation Area housing program
- Claims: HWC Engineering $7,215.00; RJL Solutions $3,400.00; Crawfordsville Outdoor $715.00; BNY Mellon $19,250.00
- Approval of minutes from May 16, 2023
- Update from Mayor Todd Barton
- Economic Development Report from Cheryl Morphew
Plan Commission
The Crawfordsville Plan Commission will meet June 20 to consider an order determining that a Declaratory Resolution from the Redevelopment Commission conforms to the city's development plan. The agenda also includes approval of May minutes, an informational update from city administration, and scheduling the next meeting for July 18. No other substantive items are listed.
- Consider an Order that a Redevelopment Commission Declaratory Resolution conforms to the city's plan of development
- Approval of May 16, 2023 meeting minutes
- Informational update by City Administration
- Next meeting set for July 18, 2023
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and weekly claims, then take up new business including a street closure for paving, a police vehicle purchase, a landowner agreement for the Purple Heart Parkway Project, a school resource officer agreement with Crawfordsville Community Schools, amendments and agreements with HWC Engineering for park and pool projects, and code enforcement work orders on four properties.
- Close Vine Street at Wabash Thursday-Friday for paving
- Police Chief 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; new HWC agreement for pool feasibility study at Milligan Park
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available; only roll call and minutes are referenced. The council is not deciding or discussing any substantive items.
Board of Public Works and 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, sidewalk loan applications, and work orders for code enforcement.
- Street closure for Music on Grant concerts on Pike Street at Pike Place, June 24 and September 30, 3-6 pm
- Dumpster placement at 213 Mill Street for one week starting June 7
- Fireworks agreement with Forman Blasters
- Sidewalk loan application for 301 W. Main Street (Scott Voliva)
- Work orders for 608 Wallace Avenue and 301/303 W. North Street
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, and to consider code enforcement work orders for four properties. The agenda includes no major policy decisions or public hearings, only routine administrative items.
- Approval of minutes from May 24, 2023
- Approval of claims for week of May 29, 2023
- Code enforcement work orders: 1024 E. Chestnut St (Janis Hart), 204 S. Barr St (Stacia Hiller), 809 Walnut St (Shaun Pyle), 2503 Lafayette Rd (CKLS, LLC)
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will consider routine approvals and several new business items, including a proposed agreement for farmer's market management, a parking space rental request, an amended MOU for a parkway extension, and two code enforcement work orders. The meeting also includes public comment on First Friday events and department head reports.
- Approval of minutes from May 17, 2023
- Approval of claims for week of May 22, 2023
- Discussion of agreement with Lisa Lynch for Crawfordsville Farmer's Market management
- Parking space rental request in 100 block of W. Pike Street
- Amended MOU between City and County for Purple Heart Parkway Extension
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review minutes, financial reports, and consider a loan application for roofing repairs at two properties on East Main Street. No major decisions are scheduled beyond the loan review.
- Loan application for roofing repairs at 107/109 E Main Street
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on routine approvals and several new business items, including a demolition agreement, engineering contracts for water and sewer extensions, and a resolution to accept donated property and designate Constitution Row as a public way. The board will also consider surplus equipment, work order corrections, and multiple mowing requests for code enforcement.
- Demolition agreement with W. Enterprise for 107 Vermont Street
- Work order agreements with DES Engineering for water main and sewer extension design related to Purple Heart Parkway
- Work order agreement with DES Engineering for bid document preparation for US 231 sewer extension
- Resolution accepting donation of real property and designating 'Constitution Row' a public way
- Mowing work orders for seven properties, including 1803/1811 Indianapolis Road and 507 E. College Street
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Montgomery County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two zoning requests at its May 17 meeting. Parkbridge Investment Group seeks a special exception to expand a mobile home park southeast of 401 E South Boulevard in an R-3 district. James Deer requests a use variance for a guest house at 720 E 150 S in an R-1 district.
- Special exception request (SE 0059) for mobile home park expansion southeast of 401 E South Boulevard in R-3 district
- Use variance request (UV 0081) for guest house at 720 E 150 S in R-1 district
Plan Commission
The Montgomery County Plan Commission will meet to consider two land-use actions: a minor subdivision request for 70.18 acres and a rezoning request for 59.32 acres, both located near US Highway 231 South. The meeting will also include procedural items such as election of officers and approval of minutes. No dollar amounts or contracts are listed on the agenda.
- Consider subdivision plat approval for 70.18-acre minor subdivision into 3 lots by Arbor Homes (Parcel No 54-10-17-500-002.000-029)
- Consider rezoning 59.32 acres from B-3 business to R-2 residential for single-family development (Parcel No 54-10-17-500-002.000-029)
- Election of officers
- Approval of minutes from May 17, 2022
- Next meeting scheduled for June 20, 2023
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will review minutes and claims, then take up several new business items including a temporary dumpster request, parking space use for Canine Plaza rehab, surplus of an old snow plow, a fire department equipment quote, and multiple mowing work orders for code enforcement.
- Dumpster 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
City Council
This is a procedural agenda for the Montgomery County, IN City Council meeting on May 8, 2023. It contains only the agenda and roll call documents, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider recommending the proposed Main-Green Local Historic District to the City Council, after 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.
- Discuss and consider recommending the 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)
- Loan application by Dr. Michael Scheidler for re-roofing and repairs at 105/107/109 E Main Street
- Public comment on the proposed Main-Green Local Historic District
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve routine items and consider several new business matters, including a parking reservation request, a vehicle lease for the fire department, and a feasibility study agreement. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and weekly claims.
- 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 a shave ice truck
- Lease agreement with Christi Hubler Chevrolet for an Equinox for Crawfordsville Fire Department Community Paramedics
- Agreement with Thomas P. Miller & Associates for a Career Academy Feasibility Study
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will consider requests to close Pike Street for the Farmer's Market and to allow CMS volunteers to park downtown, along with approving routine minutes, claims, and a storm water project claim. The meeting is largely administrative with a few public requests.
- Request to close Pike Street at Pike Place for Farmer's Market, Saturdays 8 am-2 pm, 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
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Montgomery County Board of Zoning Appeals will decide on four zoning requests: a special exception for dog grooming as a home occupation, two development standard variances for residential setbacks and garage placement, and a use variance for a multi-unit strip center in a residential zone. The meeting will also include procedural items and an informational update from city administration.
- Special exception for dog grooming services at 800 W Wabash Ave (SE 0058)
- Development standard variance for residential setback at 400 Lincoln St (DSV 0124)
- Use variance for multi-unit strip center at 605 W Market St (UV 0080)
- Development standard variance for larger garage at 1008 E Market St (DSV 0125)
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. This notice is procedural only and contains no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda
- Next meeting scheduled for May 16, 2023
Plan Commission
The Montgomery County Plan Commission in Crawfordsville, Indiana, did not meet on April 18, 2023, because no agenda was prepared. The next scheduled meeting is May 16, 2023.
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville 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 act on several requests for street, sidewalk, and parking space closures. These include temporary closures for construction and special events.
- Discuss bids for Crawfordsville Fire Dept. custom modular ambulance
- Close alley next to Garcia's Auto (201 W. Wabash) Apr 14-18 for concrete work
- Close sidewalk on Green Street Apr 14-18 for new sidewalk
- VFW burn ordinance abatement for June 17 Flag Retirement Ceremony
- Dumpster at 801 E. Jefferson St for 10 days starting Apr 17
City Council
The Montgomery County City Council will hold a meeting to review the agenda and conduct a roll call. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed in the provided materials.
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, then discuss quotes for a Chevy Equinox for the fire department (tabled from a prior meeting) and open bids for a custom modular ambulance. New business includes a request to place a dumpster at 412 Binford Street through April 10.
- Discussion of quotes for Chevy Equinox for Crawfordsville Fire Department (tabled)
- Open bids for Crawfordsville Fire Dept. Custom Modular Ambulance
- Request by George Solorzano for dumpster at 412 Binford Street through April 10
- Approval of minutes from March 29, 2023
- Approval of claims for week of April 3, 2023
Redevelopment Commission
The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission will consider bids for landscape and mowing services at Commerce Park. Three bids were received, ranging from $6,435 to $14,900. The meeting also includes old business and scheduling the next meeting for April 18, 2023.
- 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.
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on claims and minutes, discuss bids for a fire department vehicle and the Community Crossings Paving Program, and consider several road closure requests and agreements, including a paving agreement and a construction contract.
- Discussion of quotes for a Chevy Equinox for the Crawfordsville Fire Department (tabled multiple times)
- Bids for the Community Crossings Paving Program and agreement for the program
- Request from Price Excavating to close Big Four Arch Rd on March 30
- Request to place a dumpster at 115 Simpson Street for one week starting April 3
- Agreement with Spencer Construction for the Alley Activation Project
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will consider routine approvals, old business, and several new requests. Key items include opening bids for the Community Crossings paving program, discussing a fire department vehicle purchase, and acting on various street closures and permits.
- Bid opening for Community Crossings Paving Program
- Discussion of quotes for a Chevy Equinox for the Crawfordsville Fire Department
- Noise ordinance abatement request for April 1 by Phi Gamma Delta
- Alley closure request at 811 W. Main Street for tree removal on April 3-4
- Dumpster placement requests at 1001 E. Market Street and 101 E. Main Street
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider the final draft of the proposed Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program Guidelines, receive an update on the Comprehensive Design Guidelines, and discuss the designation of a downtown historic district. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and financial reports.
- Consider final draft of proposed Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program Guidelines
- Update on Comprehensive Design Guidelines
- Discuss designation of a downtown historic district
- Approve minutes from February 22, 2023 meeting
- Consider financial reports
Redevelopment Commission
The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission will meet to elect officers, approve minutes and claims, and receive updates from the mayor and economic development director. They will also review and consider bids for Commerce Park landscape and mowing, and consider recommending the 2022 Annual Report.
- Election of officers
- Approval of claims: RJC Solutions ($3,400.00), Taylor, Minnette, Schneider, & Clutter (January Services, $997.50; December Services, $1,942.50)
- Review and consider bids for Commerce Park Landscape and Mowing
- Consider and recommend approval of 2022 Annual Report
- Update from Mayor Todd Barton and Economic Development Report from Cheryl Morphew
Plan Commission
The Crawfordsville Plan Commission will not meet on March 21, 2023, because there is no agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2023.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
- Next meeting: April 18, 2023
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Montgomery County, Indiana Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on March 15, 2023 has no agenda available. Residents are directed to review the minutes of the meeting instead.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals cancelled its March 15, 2023 meeting due to lack of a quorum. No items were considered. The next meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Next meeting scheduled for April 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
City Council
This is a procedural meeting agenda with only agenda and roll call items listed. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes and weekly claims, and to consider a parking request from Darrin Hutson related to restoration work at Harry's Hideout. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive 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
Historic Preservation Commission
The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider several items, including the final draft of the Ramey-Milligan House National Register nomination, the 2023 work plan, and proposed Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program guidelines. They will also receive an update on the Comprehensive Design Guidelines. The meeting includes public comment and is largely administrative.
- Consider final draft of Ramey-Milligan House National Register nomination
- Review and approve 2023 HPC Work Plan
- Consider final draft of Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program Guidelines
- Update on Comprehensive Design Guidelines
Redevelopment Commission
The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission will meet to elect officers, approve minutes and claims, and receive updates from the mayor and economic development staff. The main new business is discussing specifications and an agreement for landscaping and mowing at Commerce Park. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- 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
Plan Commission
The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission will not meet on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, due to lack of an agenda. The next scheduled meeting is March 21, 2023. This notice is purely procedural, with no items to discuss or decide.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
- Next meeting scheduled for March 21, 2023
- Contact info for ADA accommodations provided
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes from the previous week and claims for payment. New business includes a request to close College Street for a basketball game and a temporary dumpster placement at 1001 E. Market Street. The board will also discuss an agreement with the Crawfordsville Main Street Program.
- Approval of minutes from February 8, 2023
- Approval of claims for the week of February 13, 2023
- College Street closure (School St to Seminary St) for basketball game on February 24, 4-10 pm
- Temporary dumpster placement at 1001 E. Market St (Pine St) from February 17-27
- Agreement between City and Crawfordsville Main Street Program
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet on February 15, 2023, because there is no agenda. The next scheduled meeting is March 15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
- Next meeting scheduled for March 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
- ADA accommodation contact: Crawfordsville Planning Department, 300 East Pike Street
City Council
This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The only documents are the agenda itself and a roll call sheet, indicating the meeting is likely limited to administrative formalities.
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, discuss quotes for a Street Department vehicle purchase, 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 the street at 510 Hubbard Street on Feb 16-17 for sewer line replacement
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, then consider agreements with Montgomery County Leadership Academy and INDOT for Community Crossings grants, approve a leaf vac purchase, discuss vehicle quotes for Fire and Street Departments, and hold a public hearing on an unsafe building at 1100 W. Market Street.
- Agreement with Montgomery County Leadership Academy
- Agreement with INDOT for Community Crossings Matching Grant projects
- Leaf Vac purchase for Storm Water Dept.
- Vehicle purchase quotes for Fire Dept. and Street Dept.
- Public Hearing on Unsafe Building Order - 1100 W. Market Street, Mark Sipe
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider routine approvals of minutes and claims, and discuss new business including a 5K route request, Tootsie Roll Drive requests, and sub-recipient agreements for READI grants for two parks.
- First Christian Church 5K Dash for Global Missions route, March 19, 2023
- Jim Gineris requests for Annual Tootsie Roll Drive, May 19-20
- Sub-recipient agreement with Indianapolis MPO for READI Grant – Brickyard Nature Park
- Sub-recipient agreement with Indianapolis MPO for READI Grant – Lincoln Park
Historic Preservation Commission
The City of Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission will not meet on January 25, 2023, due to inclement weather. The next scheduled meeting is February 22, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Special meetings may be scheduled as necessary.
- Meeting cancelled due to inclement weather
- Next scheduled meeting: February 22, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
- Special meetings may be scheduled as necessary
- ADA accommodation contact: Crawfordsville Planning Department, 300 East Pike Street
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals has cancelled its January 18, 2023 meeting due to lack of an agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
- Next meeting: February 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
- ADA accommodation contact: Crawfordsville Planning Department
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes and claims, and consider new business including a quit claim deed for Lincoln Park property with DNR-requested restrictions, an agreement between Hard, Hats & Hammers Construction and the airport, and an agreement with Spencer Construction Company. No dollar amounts are listed.
- Quit Claim Deed for Lincoln Park property with restrictive language requested by DNR
- Agreement between Hard, Hats & Hammers Construction, LLC and Crawfordsville Regional Airport
- Agreement between City and Spencer Construction Company, Inc.
Plan Commission
The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission will not meet on January 17, 2023, because there is no agenda. The next scheduled meeting is February 21, 2023.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
- Next meeting scheduled for February 21, 2023
Board of Public Works and Safety
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, and to consider several new business items, including agreements for retail recruitment, park design services, and use of city space. The board will also discuss a parking request and a code enforcement work order.
- Agreement with Retail Strategies for retail recruitment services
- Agreement with HWC Engineering for design services for Brickyard Nature Park and Lincoln Park (READI Grant)
- Agreement with American Red Cross for use of city-owned building at 1201 E. Elmore St
- Agreement with INDOT for street sweeping on state highways within city
- Kathy Brown requests to block two parking spaces on 231 at Carnegie Museum on Jan 16