Montgomery County public meetings in 2024

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and weekly claims, then consider bids for the Masonic Cornerstone Project and a 2025 agreement with the Animal Welfare League. A fund transfer for the Crawfordsville Fire Department is also on the agenda.

• Bids for the Masonic Cornerstone Project
• 2025 agreement between the City and the Animal Welfare League
• Transfer from category to category - Crawfordsville Fire Department
• Approval of claims for the week of December 30, 2024

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the bid for the Masonic Cornerstone Project, accepting the alternate bid from English Mechanical. They also approved the 2025 Animal Welfare League agreement and fund transfers for the Fire Department. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from December 18, 2024
• Approved claims from December 30, 2024
• Accepted English Mechanical bid for Masonic Cornerstone Project (alternate bid $202,130.33)
• Approved 2025 Animal Welfare League agreement for $150,000
• Approved Fire Department fund transfers totaling $18,088.60

Historic Preservation Commission

The City of Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission will not hold its scheduled meeting on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard ADA accommodation information, with no other business items.

• Meeting cancellation for December 25, 2024

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review routine items including meeting minutes and claims, and will discuss new business such as adding street lights at three intersections, uncollectible utility accounts, a funds transfer for the fire department, a fire department promotion, and bids for the Masonic Cornerstone Project.

• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024
• Approval of claims for the week of December 16, 2024
• CELP request to add street lights at Traction Road and Daugherty Lane, Traction Road and Crestwood Avenue, and Traction Road and Diamond Lane
• Funds transfer for the Crawfordsville Fire Department
• Receive bids for the Masonic Cornerstone Project

The Board approved several routine items, including new street lights, write-off of uncollectible utility accounts, a fire department fund transfer, and a promotion. Bids for the Masonic Cornerstone Project were taken under advisement.

• Approved minutes from December 11, 2024
• Approved claims from December 16, 2024
• Approved street lights at Traction Road & Daugherty Lane, Crestwood Avenue, and Diamond Lane
• Approved 2024 uncollectible accounts totaling $1,964.18
• Approved fire department fund transfer totaling $19,531.27
• Approved Seth Nichols promotion to Battalion Chief effective January 1, 2025
• Took Masonic Cornerstone Project bids under advisement (English Mechanical: $445,680.33 base, $202,130.33 alternate)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider two variance requests: one for a shipping container as an accessory structure in an industrial zone, and another for a development standard variance for a convenience store addition. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive an informational update from city administration.

• Use variance (UV 0096) for shipping container at 502 Bluff Street, I-1 district
• Development standard variance (DSV 0143) for store addition at 453 E South Boulevard, B-3 district
• Minutes from November 20, 2024 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for January 15, 2024

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a development standard variance for an addition to an existing convenience store at 453 E South Boulevard, requested by Weihe Engineers. The variance was approved unanimously (5-0) after staff recommended approval, noting compliance with building and fire codes. A petition for 502 Bluff Street was withdrawn by the petitioner.

• Approved development standard variance DSV 0143 for 453 E South Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Noted withdrawal of petition UV 0096 for 502 Bluff Street

Plan Commission

The Montgomery County Plan Commission will consider a request from Blue Peninsula Real Estate for primary and secondary subdivision plat approval for commercial development at the northeast corner of SR 32 (Lebanon Road) and SR 47 (Englewood Drive). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from June 18, 2024, and an informational update from city administration.

• Subdivision plat request (SUB 0036) by Blue Peninsula Real Estate for commercial development at SR 32/SR 47
• Parcel No. 54-07-33-100-001.000-028
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2024
• Informational update by City Administration

The Crawfordsville Plan Commission approved a minor non-residential subdivision for a gas station/convenience store at the northeast corner of State Road 32 and State Road 47. The approval covers both primary and secondary plat for a two-lot split, with no public improvements required. The motion passed 7-0.

• Approved minutes from June 18, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved primary plat for SUB 0036, Blue Peninsula Real Estate (7-0)
• Approved secondary plat for SUB 0036, Blue Peninsula Real Estate (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on routine items including meeting minutes and weekly claims. They will also take up old business, including a lease extension agreement with PNC Bank that was tabled, and new business involving a requested street closure, drainage work quotes, and surplus property declarations.

• Lease extension agreement between City and PNC Bank (tabled 12/11/24)
• Price Excavating requesting to close Lane Avenue for a fire hydrant replacement
• Review quotes for drainage work on Hamilton Street
• Crawfordsville Street Department requesting to surplus an old cabinet and a 5x8 Utility Trailer

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several routine items, including a street closure for a fire hydrant replacement, temporary use of parking spaces, and a $16,000 drainage contract for Hamilton Street. They also approved transferring a utility trailer to Park & Rec and a $10,000 fund transfer. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from December 4, 2024
• Approved claims from December 9, 2024
• Approved Lane Avenue closure for fire hydrant replacement
• Approved Anderson Partners' use of 4 parking spaces at Main and Water Street for two weeks
• Accepted Price Excavating quote for Hamilton Street drainage work, not to exceed $16,000
• Approved surplus of old cabinet and 2012 5x6 Utility Trailer, transferred to Park & Rec
• Approved transfer of $10,000 from Council Legal Funds to City Legal Funds

City Council

The Montgomery County City Council will hold its December 9 meeting to approve the second reading of an ordinance authorizing taxable economic development revenue bonds for the Ben Hur Project and vote on several 2024 supplemental appropriations. The council will also review and approve proposed 2025 budgets and salary worksheets for Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power, Street Department, Sanitation, Storm Water, and Waste Water departments.

• Second reading of ordinance authorizing $X in Taxable Economic Development Revenue Bonds for Ben Hur Project
• Second reading of ordinance making $X addition appropriation for 2024 City General Fund
• Resolution to approve Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power’s proposed 2025 budget and salary worksheets
• Resolution to approve Crawfordsville Street Department’s proposed 2025 Central Garage budget and salary worksheets
• First reading of ordinance establishing speed limit on Purple Heart Parkway Eastern Extension

The Crawfordsville Common Council unanimously approved ordinances authorizing taxable economic development revenue bonds for the Ben Hur Project and making an additional appropriation to the 2024 City General Fund. It also approved resolutions accepting proposed 2025 budgets and salary worksheets for several city departments, an intergovernmental agreement for fire and EMS services, and historic preservation grants. A new speed limit ordinance for Purple Heart Parkway Eastern Extension was passed on all three readings.

• Approved Ordinance #25-2024 authorizing taxable economic development revenue bonds for Ben Hur Project (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #26-2024 making additional appropriation to 2024 City General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #33-2024 accepting CEL&P 2025 budget and salary worksheets (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #34-2024 accepting Street Department Central Garage 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #35-2024 accepting Sanitation Department 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #36-2024 accepting Storm Water Department 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #37-2024 accepting Waste Water Department 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #27-2024 establishing speed limit on Purple Heart Parkway Eastern Extension (unanimous)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on routine approvals and several action items, including street closures for the Christmas Parade and a road closure request, a first amendment to a fire/EMS interlocal agreement, a lease extension with PNC Bank, and declaring police surplus items.

• Stacy Sommer requests closing Garfield Street for 2024 Christmas Parade
• Price Excavating requests closing Concord Rd at Weaver Popcorn on Monday
• First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection and EMS
• Lease extension agreement between City and PNC Bank
• Surplus items from Crawfordsville Police Department

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several items, including closing Garfield Street for the Christmas parade, closing Concord Rd for sewer line installation, and the first amendment to the intergovernmental fire protection and EMS agreement. A lease extension agreement between PNC and the City was tabled. Police surplus items were approved.

• Approved closing Garfield Street for 2024 Christmas Parade
• Approved closing Concord Rd at Weaver Popcorn for sewer line installation on Dec 9-10
• Approved first amendment to intergovernmental fire protection and EMS agreement
• Tabled lease extension agreement between PNC and the City
• Approved surplus of multiple police department items

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider resolutions approving proposed 2025 budgets and salary worksheets for several city departments, including electric, street, sanitation, storm water, and waste water. The council will also vote on an amendment to a fire and EMS agreement with Union Township and approve historic preservation grants. A new speed limit ordinance for Purple Heart Parkway Eastern Extension is on the agenda.

• Approval of Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power Company's 2025 budget and salary worksheets
• Approval of Crawfordsville Street Department's 2025 Central Garage budget and salary worksheets
• Approval of Crawfordsville Sanitation Department's 2025 budget and salary worksheets
• Approval of First Amendment to Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Union Township for fire protection and EMS
• Ordinance establishing speed limit on Purple Heart Parkway Eastern Extension

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will discuss and vote on four 2025 departmental budgets, amend a lift station agreement, and consider a sidewalk block request. They will also review minutes and claims from prior meetings.

• 2025 Wastewater Budget
• 2025 Storm Water Budget
• 2025 Sanitation Budget
• 2025 Central Garage Budget
• Sidewalk block request at 220 E. Market Street

Historic Preservation Commission

The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission will not hold its regularly scheduled meetings on October 23 or November 27, 2024. Instead, the commission will meet in a special session on November 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The agenda contains no other business items.

• October 23, 2024 meeting cancelled
• November 27, 2024 meeting cancelled
• Special session scheduled for November 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Montgomery County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider two variance requests: one for a shipping container as an accessory structure and one for silo height. The board will also review minutes from its October meeting and receive an update from city administration.

• Use variance (UV 0096) by Delbert Maxwell for a shipping container at 502 Bluff Street in an I-1 industrial district
• Development standard variance (DSV 0142) by Closure Systems International for silo height at 2326 S US Highway 231 in an I-1 industrial district
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a development standard variance for Closure Systems International to exceed height limits for silos at 2326 S US Highway 231, with a 5-0 vote. The board also tabled a petition for 502 Bluff Street due to no representation, and approved the October 16, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved development standard variance for silo height at 2326 S US Highway 231 (5-0)
• Tabled petition UV 0096 for 502 Bluff Street (5-0)
• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on claims and minutes, then consider requests to remove parking for a Wabash College dining facility, close Pike Street for a winter market, and approve a task order for the Shelly Drain Project.

• Approval of claims for week of November 18, 2024
• Parking removal request at 511 Milligan for Wabash College Temporary Dining Facility
• Pike Street closure at Pike Place for Winter Market on Dec. 1 and Dec. 21
• Task Order #1 for Shelly Drain Project
• Funds transfer request

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several items, including a no-parking request for Wabash College's temporary dining facility, street closures for the Winter Market, fund transfers totaling $452,232.24, and a task order for the Shelly Drain Project. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from November 13, 2024
• Approved claims from November 18, 2024
• Approved no parking in front of Wabash College temporary dining facility at 511 Milligan Street
• Approved closing Pike Street at Pike Place for Winter Market on Dec 1 (9-6) and Dec 21 (11-8)
• Approved fund transfers: $75,000 from Local Road & Street, $302,232.24 from MVH Restricted, $75,000 from Wheel Tax Fund to 2244.425
• Approved Task Order #1 for Shelly Drain Project, not to exceed $7,500

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a Certificate of Appropriateness application and two grant applications for properties in Crawfordsville. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and financial reports, plus discussion of the December meeting date.

• COA application by Jon Oliver at 117 E Market Street
• Grant application by Dr. Michael Scheidler at 105-107 E Main Street
• Grant application by Dr. Michael Scheidler at 109 E Main Street
• Discussion of December meeting date (next meeting scheduled for December 25, 2024)

Plan Commission

The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission will not meet on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, due to lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for December 17, 2024. This notice is procedural only and contains no items for decision or discussion.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports, and to hear the annual TIF presentation. They will also consider resolutions approving certain bonds and the 2025 TIF spending plan. The meeting includes updates from the mayor and an economic development report.

• Annual TIF presentation
• Resolution approving certain bonds
• Resolution approving the 2025 TIF spending plan
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2024
• Update from Mayor Todd Barton

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission approved two resolutions: one pledging TIF revenue to repay bonds for the Ben Hur rehabilitation project (Resolution 12-2024) and another adopting the 2025 TIF Spending Plan (Resolution 13-2024). Both passed 3-0. The commission also approved prior meeting minutes and claims, and received the annual TIF report and updates on local projects.

• Approved Resolution 12-2024 pledging TIF to repay bonds for Ben Hur rehabilitation project (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 13-2024 approving 2025 TIF Spending Plan (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from September 15, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved claims as submitted (3-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on routine items including minutes and claims, and consider several requests. These include a utility easement request from Price Excavating, a hot chocolate sales permit for the Downtown Christmas Parade, and agreements with HWC and INDOT for the Shelly Drain Project and Wayfinding Signage.

• Price Excavating request to use utility easement along Wayne Court
• Crawfordsville Rotary Club hot chocolate sales at Downtown Christmas Parade (Dec 8, 12:30 pm)
• Agreement with HWC for Shelly Drain Project
• Agreement with INDOT for Wayfinding Signage

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several items, including a construction observation agreement with HWC for the Shelly Drain Project not to exceed $70,000, and an agreement with INDOT for wayfinding signage in right-of-ways. They also approved Price Excavating's use of a utility easement along Wayne Court and the Rotary Club's hot chocolate sales at the Downtown Christmas Parade. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from November 6, 2024
• Approved claims from November 11, 2024
• Approved Price Excavating utility easement use along Wayne Court
• Approved Rotary Club hot chocolate sales at Downtown Christmas Parade (Dec 8)
• Approved HWC construction observation agreement for Shelly Drain Project (not to exceed $70,000)
• Approved INDOT wayfinding signage agreement

City Council

The Montgomery County City Council will decide on using American Rescue Plan Act funds for city recovery and confirm personal property tax deductions for Kroger and Midwest Bale Ties. They will also hold a first reading of bonds for the Ben Hur Project and an addition to the 2024 General Fund budget.

• Appropriate $X from ARP Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for COVID-19 recovery
• Confirm personal property tax deductions for Kroger Limited Partnership (Pace Dairy)
• Confirm personal property tax deductions for Midwest Bale Ties, Inc.
• First reading of $X Taxable Economic Development Revenue Bonds for Ben Hur Project
• First reading of 2024 General Fund addition appropriation

The Crawfordsville Common Council unanimously passed an ordinance appropriating funds from the ARP Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for COVID-19 recovery purposes, after a public hearing with no comments. The council also approved two economic revitalization area tax deduction resolutions for Kroger (Pace Dairy) and Midwest Bale Ties, and placed two ordinances on first reading, including one for taxable economic development revenue bonds for the Ben Hur Project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance #24-2024 appropriating ARP funds for COVID-19 recovery (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #31-2024 for personal property tax deductions for Kroger Limited Partnership II (dba Pace Dairy) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #32-2024 for personal property tax deductions for Midwest Bale Ties, Inc. (unanimous)
• Placed ordinance authorizing taxable economic development revenue bonds (Ben Hur Project) on first reading (unanimous)
• Placed ordinance making additional appropriation for 2024 City General Fund on first reading (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Molin to the Economic Development Commission (motion passed)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on approving minutes and claims, then consider resolutions establishing a fats, oils, and grease management program and a new schedule of lab sampling charges for industrial users. They will also review an agreement with Plant Brothers Excavating.

• Resolution establishing Fats, Oils, and Grease Management Program requirements
• Resolution establishing POTW lab sampling charges and fees for industrial users
• Agreement between the City and Plant Brothers Excavating
• Approval of claims for the week of November 4, 2024

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a resolution requiring food service establishments to install grease retention devices, approved a $1,546,867.08 agreement with Plant Brothers Excavating for the High School Lift Station, and approved a schedule of lab sampling charges for industrial users. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from October 30, 2024
• Approved claims from November 4, 2024
• Approved grease management program resolution (city code 52.047)
• Approved $1,546,867.08 agreement with Plant Brothers Excavating for High School Lift Station
• Approved POTW lab sampling charges and fees (city code 52.190)

City Council

The City Council will decide on issuing taxable economic development revenue bonds for the Ben Hur Project and confirm personal property tax deductions for Kroger Limited Partnership (Pace Dairy) and Midwest Bale Ties, Inc. It will also consider an additional appropriation for the City General Fund.

• Issue $X in Taxable Economic Development Revenue Bonds for Ben Hur Project
• Confirm $X in personal property tax deductions for Kroger Limited Partnership (Pace Dairy)
• Confirm $X in personal property tax deductions for Midwest Bale Ties, Inc.
• Add $X to 2024 City General Fund appropriation

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on claims and minutes, then hear requests for a temporary dumpster, Christmas Parade and Downtown Party Night, and a code enforcement litigation request.

• Dumpster request at 914 W. Pike Street (Nov 1-11)
• Christmas Parade requests (Dec 8)
• Downtown Party Night requests (Nov 30)
• Litigation request for 605 W Market (Mandeep Baidwan) for nuisance violation

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved four requests: a temporary dumpster at 914 W. Pike Street, the 2024 Christmas Parade route and street closures, Downtown Party Night requests, and moving a nuisance property at 605 W. Market into litigation. All motions passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved dumpster placement at 914 W. Pike Street Nov 1-11 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Christmas Parade requests with street closure starting 12:30 pm Dec 8 (unanimous)
• Approved Downtown Party Night requests for Nov 30 (unanimous)
• Approved moving 605 W. Market property into litigation for nuisance violation (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission has cancelled its regular meetings scheduled for October 23 and November 27, 2024. Instead, the commission will hold a special session on November 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Regular meetings cancelled for October 23 and November 27, 2024
• Special session scheduled for November 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review and approve routine claims and minutes from prior meetings. They will discuss bids for a high school lift station project and the 2025 Fire Department holiday schedule. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discuss bids for High School Lift Station project
• Review 2025 Fire Department Holiday Schedule

The Board affirmed an unsafe building order for 117 E. Market Street and issued a $3,000 fine, stayed until the next hearing on November 27. They also approved a $1,715,249 bid for the High School Lift Station and the 2025 Fire Department Holiday Schedule. Minutes and claims were approved as routine.

• Affirmed unsafe building order for 117 E. Market Street, issued $3,000 fine (stayed until Nov 27)
• Approved $1,715,249 bid from Plant Brothers Excavating for High School Lift Station
• Approved 2025 Fire Department Holiday Schedule
• Approved minutes from October 16, 2024
• Approved claims from October 21, 2024

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, and to consider several action items including an unsafe building order, temporary parking and dumpster requests, and multiple agreements for road maintenance, corridor study, signage, and a change order. The agenda also includes receiving bids for a lift station project and a transfer request.

• Unsafe Building Order - 117 E. Market Street
• Brothers Pizza requesting two parking spots on Green Street for Santa event on December 21
• Dumpster placement request at 108 W. Franklin Street for one week
• Agreement with Vialytics for road asset and maintenance management system
• Change Order #3 for Purple Heart Parkway

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Montgomery County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider three variance requests: a development standard variance for Buffalo Wild Wings, a use variance for a shipping container, and a use variance for a food truck. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive an informational update from city administration.

• Development standard variance for Wingmen V dba Buffalo Wild Wings at 1870 S US Highway 231
• Use variance for Delbert Maxwell to allow a shipping container as an accessory structure at 502 Bluff Street
• Use variance for Tacos La Guera to allow a food truck to operate more than 60 days at 1301 Darlington Avenue

The Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a development standard variance for Buffalo Wild Wings to enclose a patio at 1870 S US Highway 231, citing safety concerns from a road extension. It tabled a use variance request for a shipping container at 502 Bluff Street, asking for more details. The board also approved a use variance for a food truck at 1301 Darlington Avenue with conditions, including no outside storage and an expiration date of August 31, 2025.

• Approved development standard variance for Buffalo Wild Wings patio enclosure (5-0)
• Tabled use variance for shipping container at 502 Bluff Street (5-0)
• Approved use variance for food truck at 1301 Darlington Avenue with conditions (5-0)
• Approved September 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports. The agenda includes a large claim of $815,579.17 for Plant Brothers Excavating and Construction, and consideration of a quote from Crawfordsville Outdoor. Updates from the mayor and an economic development report are also scheduled.

• Approval of claims totaling over $950,000, including $815,579.17 to Plant Brothers Excavating and Construction
• Consideration of a quote from Crawfordsville Outdoor
• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024
• Update from Mayor Todd Barton
• Economic Development Report from Cheryl Morphew

Plan Commission

The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission has cancelled its October 15, 2024 meeting because there is no agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for November 19, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will hold a public hearing and second readings on several ordinances, including the 2025 city budget and tax rates, salaries for elected and appointed officials, and a measure for the city's electric utility to opt out of state utility regulation. The council will also consider tax abatements for two businesses and appropriations from the federal ARP fund.

• Second reading of ordinance fixing 2025 salaries for appointed officers and employees
• Second reading of ordinance fixing 2025 salaries for Mayor, Clerk-Treasurer, and Council
• Second reading of ordinance for appropriations and tax rates
• Ordinance for CEL&P to opt out of IURC jurisdiction
• Tax abatement resolutions for Midwest Bale Ties, Inc. and Kroger Limited Partnership II dba Pace Dairy

The Crawfordsville Common Council unanimously adopted ordinances for the 2024 additional appropriation, 2025 salaries for appointed officers/employees and elected officials, and appropriations and tax rates. It also approved CEL&P's opt-out from IURC jurisdiction, designated economic revitalization areas with tax abatements for Midwest Bale Ties and Kroger/Pace Dairy, and advanced an ARP-related ordinance and resolution.

• Adopted Ordinance #19-2024 (additional appropriation, City General Fund) unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance #20-2024 (2025 salaries for appointed officers/employees) unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance #21-2024 (2025 salaries for Mayor, Clerk-Treasurer, Council) unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance #22-2024 (appropriations and tax rates) unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance #23-2024 (CEL&P opt-out of IURC jurisdiction) unanimously
• Approved Resolution #28-2024 (tax abatement for Midwest Bale Ties) unanimously
• Approved Resolution #29-2024 (tax abatement for Kroger/Pace Dairy) unanimously
• Passed first reading of ARP appropriation ordinance and approved Resolution #30-2024 (final amended ARP) unanimously

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider awarding a contract for the Shelley Drain project to Price Excavating, following bids received on September 25. They will also review several street closure requests for local events and utility work, and consider an agreement with GreenCycle.

• Discuss bids for Shelley Drain Project and agreement with Price Excavating
• Street closure request for Pike Street at Pike Place on Oct 26 for Girl Scouts event
• Street closure request for Milligan Street for 5 days for Wabash College temporary kitchen
• Street closure request for 1000 block of Valley Drive on Oct 10 for storm water work
• Agreement between City and GreenCycle

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the bid and agreement with Price Excavating for the Shelly Drain project at $292,276. Several street closure requests were approved for community events, and agreements for wood chipping services and a reimbursement were also approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from September 25, 2024
• Approved claims from September 30 and October 7, 2024
• Approved Price Excavating bid for Shelly Drain project ($292,276)
• Approved agreement with Price Excavating for Shelly Drain project ($292,276)
• Approved Pike Street closure for Trunk-or-Treat on October 26, 3:30-6:30
• Approved Milligan Street closure for Wabash College temporary kitchen (approx. 5 days)
• Approved 1000 block of Valley Drive closure on October 10, 8:30-3
• Approved GreenCycle wood chipping services agreement ($23,200, split with county)

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will consider two tax abatement resolutions designating Economic Revitalization Areas for Midwest Bale Ties, Inc. and Kroger Limited Partnership II dba Pace Dairy. The council will also vote on an ordinance appropriating funds from the ARP Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for COVID-19 recovery purposes and a resolution approving the final amended American Rescue Plan. The agenda includes standard items under ordinances, traffic, annexation, and miscellaneous, followed by adjournment.

• Tax abatement for Midwest Bale Ties, Inc.
• Tax abatement for Kroger Limited Partnership II dba Pace Dairy
• Ordinance to appropriate ARP funds for COVID-19 recovery
• Resolution approving final amended American Rescue Plan

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several requests and contracts, including street closures for local events, a dumpster placement, an ambulance purchase for the fire department, EMS billing rate adjustments, and a change order for Purple Heart Parkway. They will also open bids for the Shelley Drain Project and review a code enforcement work order.

• Request to close Pike Street at Pike Place for Cars & Coffee on Oct 27, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM
• Request to use one parking space on Pike Street for Tipsy Traveler ribbon cutting on Oct 2 at 9:30 AM
• Discuss quotes for an ambulance for Crawfordsville Fire Department
• Crawfordsville Fire Department EMS billing rate adjustments
• Change order #2 for Purple Heart Parkway; agreement between City and TRANE

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review and adopt Comprehensive Design Guidelines, receive updates on Downtown Districts progress and Rules of Procedure, and approve past minutes and financial reports. The meeting takes place on September 25, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers.

• Review and adopt Comprehensive Design Guidelines
• Update on Downtown Districts progress
• Update on Rules of Procedure
• Approval of July 24, 2024 minutes
• Consideration of Financial Reports

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, then consider three requests: a street closure for a church event, a lane closure for tree removal, and a parking space rental. These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• Whitesville Christian Church requests closing Pike Street at Pike Place on Sept 29, 2-8 pm for Fall Kick Off
• Homestead Tree Experts requests closing one lane on Wabash Avenue at 313 E. Wabash on Sept 20, 9 am-12 pm for tree removal
• Parking space rental request for Tom Perkins, space U-11, 100 block of S. Green Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two development standard variances: one for fence and wall standards in a residential zone and one for signage standards in an industrial zone. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and an informational update from city administration.

• Variance request by Ratcliff Homes for fence/wall standards at 1602 E Wabash Avenue (R-3 district)
• Variance request by IRA Whiskey LLC for signage standards at 488 Concord Road (I-1 district)
• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2024 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for October 16, 2024

The Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals approved two development standard variances on September 18, 2024. The first allowed a fence height variance at 1602 E Wabash Avenue for Ratcliff Homes, and the second allowed a signage variance at 488 Concord Road for IRA Whiskey LLC. Both motions passed unanimously 4-0.

• Approved development standard variance for fence at 1602 E Wabash Avenue (4-0)
• Approved development standard variance for signage at 488 Concord Road (4-0)
• Approved August 21, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission is meeting to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports. The agenda includes a large claim of $1,040,211.67 from Price Excavating, along with several other payments to engineering and utility firms. No new business items are listed.

• Claim: Price Excavating $1,040,211.67
• Claim: KAH VI, LLC $98,385.00
• Claim: Banning Engineering, Inc. $12,750.00
• Claim: VS Engineering $20,682.00
• Claim: Enviroforensics $7,800.00

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission approved the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes and a list of claims totaling approximately $1.2 million, including a $1,040,211.67 payment to Price Excavating. Mayor Barton provided updates on economic development projects, including business expansions, groundbreakings, and infrastructure work. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims totaling $1,211,397.54, including $1,040,211.67 to Price Excavating (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Crawfordsville Plan Commission will not hold its scheduled August 20, 2024 meeting due to lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for October 15, 2024. This notice is procedural and contains no items for decision or discussion.

• August 20, 2024 meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes from September 4 and claims for the week of September 9. New business includes multiple street-closure requests for events such as a walk, a festival, and recovery gatherings, as well as work order requests from Code Enforcement.

• Approve minutes from September 4, 2024
• Approve claims for week of September 9, 2024
• Close Pike Street at Pike Place on Sept 21 for Humans United for Equality event
• Close Pike Street at Pike Place on Sept 26 (3:30–9 pm) for Rock Out Recovery event
• Close Franklin Street from Elm to Water on Sept 12 for Price Excavating work

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved all requests on the agenda, including six street closure permits for community events and two property maintenance work orders. It also approved the previous meeting's minutes and claims, and reset an unsafe building order for 30 days. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved street closure for Humans United for Equality event on Sept 21
• Approved street closure for Rock Out Recovery event on Sept 26
• Approved street closure for Suicide Prevention Walk at Milligan Park on Sept 28
• Approved Franklin Street closure for water valve repair on Sept 17
• Approved Pike Street closure and barricades for Oktoberfest on Oct 5
• Approved mowing work order for 1001-1007 Chapel Avenue
• Approved emergency trash removal work order for 614 S. Washington St
• Reset unsafe building order for 177 E. Market St for 30 days

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will consider ordinances fixing 2025 salaries for appointed officers, employees, and elected officials, as well as appropriations and tax rates for 2025 and an additional appropriation for 2024. The council will also consider an ordinance for the city's electric utility (CEL&P) to opt out of state utility regulatory commission jurisdiction. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and financial reports.

• Ordinance fixing 2025 salaries for appointed officers and employees
• Ordinance fixing 2025 salaries for Mayor, Clerk-Treasurer, and Common Council
• Ordinance for appropriations and tax rates
• Additional appropriation for 2024 (City General Fund)
• Ordinance for CEL&P to opt out of IURC jurisdiction

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review minutes and claims, then take up several requests: a street closure and parking reservation for the Red Cross Blood Van and County Day of Service, a purchase request for an Extreme Leaf Vac, and code enforcement work orders for two properties. The agenda also includes a request from Nicholson Elementary regarding their Bike & Hike event.

• Purchase request for Extreme Leaf Vac by Street Commissioner Mark Cox
• Parking spot reservation for Red Cross Blood Van on Main St, Sept 25, 7:30-3:30
• Close Pike Street at Pike Place on Sept 25, 7:30-12:30 for Day of Service
• Code enforcement work orders: 1000 E. Market St (GS Investment Property Inc) and 201 McCormick Dr (Brandon and Nicole Spivey)
• Nicholson Elementary Bike & Hike request for Sept 26

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved all items on the agenda, including the purchase of a used leaf vacuum, several street closures for community events, and two code enforcement work orders. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes from August 28, 2024
• Approved claims from September 2, 2024
• Approved rolling closure of W. Main Street for Nicholson Elementary Bike & Hike on Sept 26
• Approved purchase of 2016 Extreme Leaf Vac for $15,000 from town of Darlington
• Approved parking spot reservation for Red Cross Blood Van on Sept 25
• Approved closure of Pike Street at Pike Place for Montgomery County Day of Service on Sept 25
• Approved code enforcement work orders for 1000 E. Market Street and 201 McCormick Drive

City Council

The Montgomery County City Council will vote on ordinances fixing 2025 salaries for appointed officers, the mayor, clerk-treasurer, and common council, as well as tax rates and an additional 2024 appropriation for the city general fund. A resolution regarding CEL&P’s potential opt-out from state utility regulation will also be discussed.

• 2025 salary ordinance for mayor, clerk-treasurer, and common council
• 2025 salary ordinance for appointed officers and employees
• 2025 tax rates and appropriations ordinance
• 2024 additional appropriation for city general fund ($X amount not specified)
• Resolution for CEL&P to opt out of Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission jurisdiction

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several street closure requests for events, set 2024 Halloween Trick-or-Treat hours, and review agreements related to the Purple Heart Parkway extension. They will also approve minutes, claims, and a utility refund.

• Close Ridge Way Drive between 1100-1110 block on Sept 8, 3:30-7 pm (Alan Slight)
• Close Pike Street at Pike Place on Sept 15, 6 pm-12 am with noise abatement (Julio Enriquez, Wabash College)
• Refund $195.55 to Estate of Cathryn Taylor, 6 W Park Ln (Kiley Cornelius)
• Close Main Street on Halloween for Trick-or-Treat (Tom Klein)
• Agreement with Plant Brothers Excavating and Construction Co., LLC for Purple Heart Parkway extension

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $217,135.33 change order for the Purple Heart Parkway extension, split between city and county, plus agreements with Plant Brothers Excavating for sewer work at Buffalo Wild Wings ($245,940) and a related sewer project along 231/Purple Heart Parkway. It also approved street closures for a BBQ contest and Halloween, set Trick-or-Treat hours, a refund, and a trash removal work order.

• Approved minutes from August 21, 2024
• Approved claims from August 26, 2024
• Approved closure of Ridge Way Drive on Sept 8, 3:30-7 pm
• Approved $195.55 refund to Estate of Cathryn Taylor
• Set Halloween Trick-or-Treat for Oct 31, 5-8 pm
• Approved Main Street closure (Grant to Barr) Oct 31, 5-8 pm
• Approved Pike Street closure at Pike Place Sept 14, 2-9 pm for BBQ contest
• Approved $217,135.33 change order for Purple Heart Parkway extension

Historic Preservation Commission

The City of Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission will not meet on August 28, 2024, as scheduled, because no agenda was prepared. The cancellation was announced in a notice that also provided ADA accommodation contact details for the Crawfordsville Planning Department.

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review bids for a sanitary sewer extension at the Buffalo Wild Wings facility, approve minutes and claims, and consider several street and sidewalk closure requests for upcoming events. The agenda also includes an agreement for financial consultation services and code enforcement work orders for three properties.

• Discuss bids for sanitary sewer extension at Buffalo Wild Wings facility
• Street closure requests: Pike Street for Praise at Pike (Aug 25), BBQ contest (Sep 14), Walnut Street for memorial service (Sep 11), Milligan Street for Wabash College (5-7 days)
• Sidewalk closure request at 602 S. Green Street for pool installation (Aug 22)
• Agreement for financial and accounting consultation services
• Code enforcement work orders: 307 Meadow Avenue, 1008 East Elmore Street, 1024 East Chestnut Street

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $245,940 sanitary sewer extension bid from Plant Brothers for the Purple Heart Parkway extension at Buffalo Wild Wings. They also approved several street closures for community events, a sidewalk closure for a pool installation, a consulting agreement with Larry Tippin, and multiple mowing work orders.

• Approved $245,940 sewer extension bid from Plant Brothers (unanimous)
• Approved Pike Street closure for Praise at Pike on Aug 25 (unanimous)
• Approved Walnut Street closure for memorial service on Sep 11 (unanimous)
• Approved Milligan Street closure from Crawford to Union for one week (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk closure at 602 S. Green St. contingent on paving (unanimous)
• Approved consulting agreement with Larry Tippin, $75/hr not to exceed $11,250 (unanimous)
• Approved mowing work orders for 307 Meadow Ave, 1008 E. Elmore St, 1024 E. Chestnut St (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to decide on an administrative appeal, two special exceptions, and a development standard variance. The items include a home occupation violation, a temporary dining complex, a new campus center, and a second dwelling on one parcel.

• Administrative appeal (AAR 0005) by Jesse Melvin regarding a home occupation violation in an R-2 district
• Special exception (SE 0066) for Wabash College for a temporary dining complex in an R-3 district
• Development standard variance (DSV 0138) for Wabash College for a new campus center height in an R-3 district
• Special exception (SE 0067) by Heath S. Knuckles for a second single-family dwelling in an R-1 district

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports, and to consider a lease agreement with West Central CTE Cooperative. The agenda includes a large list of claims totaling over $1.2 million, with the largest being $785,327.80 to Plant Brothers Excavating & Construction.

• Consider lease agreement with West Central CTE Cooperative
• Claims include $785,327.80 to Plant Brothers Excavating & Construction
• Claims include $250,000.00 to AP Capital Partners
• Claims include $173,500.00 to BNY Mellon
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2024

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission approved a lease agreement with West Central CTE Cooperative to use about half of the Ivy Tech facility rent-free for a career academy, rebranded as the Crawfordsville Career Academy. The commission also approved all claims totaling over $1.2 million and the June 18, 2024 meeting minutes. Mayor Barton provided updates on various projects, including housing, infrastructure, and a federal grant application for the Market Street railroad issue.

• Approved lease agreement with West Central CTE Cooperative (4-0)
• Approved claims totaling $1,247,000+ (4-0)
• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Plan Commission

The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission will not hold its scheduled August 20, 2024 meeting due to lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for September 17, 2024. This notice is procedural only, with no items to be discussed or decided.

• August 20, 2024 meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and weekly claims, then consider several agreements. These include a contract with Craw-Con, Inc. for concrete apron replacement at the Crawfordsville Fire Department and multiple agreements with W Enterprises LLC for properties on Wayne Avenue, plus one with Dave Price Excavating, Inc.

• Agreement with Craw-Con, Inc. for concrete aprons north and west of Crawfordsville Fire Department
• Agreement with W Enterprises LLC for 512 Wayne Ave
• Agreement with W Enterprises LLC for vacant lot between 512 and 700 Wayne Ave
• Agreement with W Enterprises LLC for 700 Wayne Ave
• Agreement with Dave Price Excavating, Inc.

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several agreements, including a $45,900 contract with Craw-Con, Inc. for concrete apron replacement at the fire department, and multiple demolition and debris removal contracts with W Enterprises, LLC for properties on Wayne Ave. They also approved a $20,534 asphalt contract with Dave Price Excavating for Park & Rec. A single bid for the Buffalo Wild Wings sewer project was received and taken under advisement.

• Approved Craw-Con, Inc. concrete apron replacement at Fire Department ($45,900)
• Approved W Enterprises, LLC demolition at 512 Wayne Ave ($18,050)
• Approved W Enterprises, LLC demolition at 515 Wayne Ave and vacant lot ($12,220)
• Approved W Enterprises, LLC demolition at 700 Wayne Ave ($14,000)
• Approved Dave Price Excavating asphalt work at Park & Rec ($20,534)
• Took under advisement Plant Brothers bid for sewer project at Buffalo Wild Wings ($245,940)

City Council

The Montgomery County City Council will review and likely vote on two resolutions confirming that property owners are in substantial compliance for tax abatement purposes. The meeting will also include procedural items such as approval of previous minutes, financial reports, and an ordinance on wildlife feeding that remains tabled from May.

• Resolution confirming Historic Whitlock LP tax abatement compliance
• Resolution confirming W Enterprises tax abatement compliance
• Ordinance prohibiting wildlife feeding (tabled since 5/13/24)

The Crawfordsville Common Council approved two resolutions finding property owners in substantial compliance for tax abatement purposes, both unanimously. An ordinance prohibiting the feeding of wildlife and stray animals was removed from the table but failed its first reading. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 6:08 pm.

• Approved Resolution #26-2024 for Historic Whitlock LP tax abatement compliance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #27-2024 for W. Enterprises tax abatement compliance (unanimous)
• Removed wildlife feeding ordinance from table (motion passed)
• Ordinance prohibiting feeding wildlife/stray animals failed first reading

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes from the July 31 meeting and claims for the week of August 5. New business includes requests to close Green Street for a local event and place a dumpster at a residence. The board will also receive quotes for fire department repairs and review code enforcement work orders.

• Close Green Street between Market Street and Green Street on August 17, 2-10pm for Groovin on Green Street
• Place dumpster at 103 N. Green Street on August 13-14
• Receive quotes for replacing concrete aprons at Crawfordsville Fire Department
• Review 8 code enforcement work orders across multiple properties

The Board approved a $45,900 quote from Craw-Con for replacing concrete aprons at the Crawfordsville Fire Department, choosing it over a $50,800 quote from Form It Up Concrete. It also approved street closures, a dumpster placement, and mowing/trash removal for multiple properties.

• Approved Craw-Con quote for fire department concrete aprons ($45,900)
• Approved Green Street closure from Pike to Main on Aug 17 for Groovin' on Green Street
• Approved dumpster placement at 103 N. Green Street on Aug 13-14
• Approved mowing of 5 properties for code enforcement
• Approved mowing and trash removal for 3 additional properties
• Approved minutes from July 31, 2024
• Approved claims from August 5, 2024

City Council

The Montgomery County City Council will consider two resolutions regarding tax abatement compliance for properties owned by Historic Whitlock LP and W Enterprises. The meeting also includes sections for ordinances, traffic, annexation, and miscellaneous items, but no specific proposals are listed under those headings.

• Resolution on tax abatement compliance for Historic Whitlock LP
• Resolution on tax abatement compliance for W Enterprises

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review minutes and claims, then discuss bids for demolishing a building at 515 Wayne Avenue and a vacant lot between 512 and 700 Wayne Avenue. They will also consider several requests for street closures and other permits, including a Veterans Day Parade request and a dumpster placement.

• Discuss bids for demolition of 515 Wayne Avenue and vacant lot between 512 and 700 Wayne Avenue
• Request to close Jennison Street for Wabash College Homecoming Football Game on September 14
• Request to place dumpster on Elston Avenue bridge apron from August 23-26
• Request to close Wallace Avenue from Wabash Avenue to Pike Street on August 7 for tree removal
• Mowing request for 1351 West Country Club Road

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $12,220 bid from W Enterprises LLC for demolition of 515 Wayne Avenue and a vacant lot between 512 and 700 Wayne Avenue. They also approved several street closure requests, including for the Veteran's Day Parade, Wabash College Homecoming, and a tree removal. A mowing request for a property on West Country Club Road was approved.

• Approved minutes from July 24, 2024
• Approved claims from July 29, 2024
• Accepted W Enterprises LLC bid of $12,220 for demolition at 515 Wayne Avenue and vacant lot
• Approved street closure for Veteran's Day Parade on November 11, 2024, 10am-1:30pm
• Approved closure of Jennison Street from Grant Avenue to Sycamore Street on September 14, 2024, 7am-6pm for Wabash College Homecoming
• Approved dumpster placement on Elston Avenue bridge apron from August 23-26, 2024 for Taste of Montgomery County
• Approved Wallace Avenue closure for tree removal on August 5, 2024 or alternate date
• Approved mowing request for 1351 West Country Club Road

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims from prior weeks. New business includes a dumpster request, a utility refund, a sidewalk closure, and bids for demolishing properties on Wayne Avenue. Code enforcement will present work order requests for three properties.

• Dumpster placement at 709 Prospect Street for one week starting July 26
• Refund of $140.80 for 1310 E Main St – Estate of Roger Hamilton
• Sidewalk closure on Water Street at Ben Hur for ~2 months starting July 24
• Open bids for demolition of 515 Wayne Avenue and vacant lot between 512 and 700 Wayne Avenue
• Work order requests for 1000 East Market St, 201 McCormick Drive, and 1351 West Country Club Road

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $904,464.49 paving contract with Grady Brothers for the Community Crossings Paving project, the lowest of six bids. They also approved a one-week dumpster placement at 709 Prospect Street, a utility refund of $140.80 for 1310 E. Main Street, a sidewalk closure on Water Street at the Ben Hur Building for about two months, participation in the AIM Medical Trust, and mowing requests for two properties. The demolition bid for 515 Wayne Avenue was taken under advisement.

• Approved Grady Brothers paving bid for $904,464.49
• Approved dumpster placement at 709 Prospect Street for one week
• Approved $140.80 utility refund for 1310 E. Main Street
• Approved sidewalk closure on Water Street at Ben Hur Building for ~2 months
• Approved resolution for City participation in AIM Medical Trust
• Took under advisement demolition bid of $12,220 for 515 Wayne Avenue
• Approved mowing requests for 1000 E. Market Street and 201 McCormick Drive

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business and several substantive items. They will consider minutes and financial reports, receive an update on the Certificate of Appropriateness for the Ben Hur project at 227 E Main Street, consider a resolution adopting rules of procedure, and discuss downtown historic districts. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Update on Certificate of Appropriateness for Ben Hur project at 227 E Main Street
• Consideration of a Resolution Adopting Rules of Procedure
• Discussion of Downtown Historic Districts
• Consideration of minutes from June 26, 2024
• Public comment period

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting on July 17, 2024, to consider three variance requests: a use variance for a car dealership in an industrial zone, a use variance for a grocery store in a residential zone, and a development standard variance for signage in a business zone. The board will also review minutes from the June 18 meeting and receive an informational update from city administration.

• Use variance (UV 0094) by Resurrection Auto Real Estate LLC for a car dealership at 1006 Covington Street (I-2 district)
• Use variance (UV 0095) by Adan Perez for a grocery store at 605 W Market Street (R-2 district)
• Development standard variance (DSV 0137) by Good Oil Company for signage at 1450 Darlington Avenue (B-3 district)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety meeting scheduled for July 17, 2024, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Redevelopment Commission

The City of Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission will not meet on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, due to lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for August 20, 2024. This agenda contains only procedural cancellation notice and no substantive items.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for August 20, 2024

Plan Commission

The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission will not meet on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, due to lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for August 20, 2024.

• July 16, 2024 meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for August 20, 2024

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review weekly claims and minutes. The agenda includes requests for street closures at Wabash College and Pike Place, as well as a change order for the US 231 sewer extension.

• Street closure request for Wabash College tennis courts
• Pike Street closure at Pike Place on July 28
• Agreement with Winning Communities, Inc.
• Change order requests for the US 231 sewer extension
• Community Crossings Bid Opening

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several items, including a $26,064 change order for the US 231 sewer extension and a $9,000 youth council agreement with Winning Communities, Inc. They also approved two street closure requests for a Back to School Bash and a Wabash College mobile kitchen. Bids for the Community Crossings paving project were opened and taken under advisement, with no award made.

• Approved minutes from July 3, 2024
• Approved claims from July 8, 2024
• Approved street closure for Back to School Bash on Pike Street, July 28, 2-7 pm
• Approved street closure for Wabash College mobile kitchen mobilization
• Approved youth council agreement with Winning Communities, Inc. not to exceed $9,000
• Approved $26,064 change order for US 231 sewer extension
• Took Community Crossings paving bids under advisement (no award)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding real property tax deductions for Phil Ward, LLC and IRA Whiskey Company LLC. The meeting also includes discussions on tax abatement compliance for several properties and a second reading of an ordinance regarding Sugar Creek Trail use.

• Public hearing for tax deductions for Phil Ward, LLC
• Public hearing for tax deductions for IRA Whiskey Company LLC
• Tax abatement compliance resolutions for multiple properties including Solar Array 2/3/4 and CSI Technology
• Second reading of ordinance amending Sugar Creek Trail use rules
• Ordinance prohibiting feeding wildlife and stray animals

The Crawfordsville Common Council unanimously approved nine resolutions finding property owners in substantial compliance for tax abatements and confirming tax deductions for Phil Ward, LLC and IRA Whiskey Company, LLC. The council also adopted Ordinance #18-2024 amending Sugar Creek Trail rules after a second reading, with a final vote of 4-3. An ordinance prohibiting the feeding of wildlife and stray animals was tabled.

• Approved Resolution #17-2024 (IMPA tax abatement compliance) unanimously
• Approved Resolution #18-2024 (Solar Array 2/3/4 tax abatement compliance) unanimously
• Approved Resolution #19-2024 (BD Fortunes, LLC tax abatement compliance) unanimously
• Approved Resolution #20-2024 (American Innovation tax abatement compliance) unanimously
• Approved Resolution #21-2024 (CSI tax abatement compliance) unanimously
• Approved Resolution #22-2024 (CSI Technology tax abatement compliance) unanimously
• Approved Resolution #23-2024 (Second Phase Leasing tax abatement compliance) unanimously
• Approved Resolution #24-2024 (Phil Ward, LLC tax deduction) unanimously

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review several requests for street closures and dumpster placements. The meeting also includes discussions regarding service agreements with Kurtis Broadstreet, Price Excavating, and Banning Engineering.

• Street closure request for Pike Street at Pike Place on July 27
• Street closure request for Green Street from Pike to Main on July 20
• Agreement with Price Excavating for a Milligan Park restroom lift station
• Agreement with Kurtis Broadstreet for communication services
• Code enforcement mowing requests for four properties

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved all items on the agenda, including several street closures for events, dumpster placements, and three city agreements. All motions passed unanimously with no discussion or opposition recorded.

• Approved dumpster at 1418 W. Main Street (July 8-11)
• Approved Pike Street closure at Pike Place for Cheer Competition (June 27, 3-8 pm)
• Approved Green Street closure from Pike to Main for Childhood Cancer Fundraiser (July 20, 2-11 pm)
• Approved dumpster on Vance Street at 418 W. Main Street (July 8, 7-10 days)
• Approved Pike Street closure at Pike Place for Music on Grant recital (July 20, 3-6 pm)
• Approved $50 per podcast episode agreement with Kurtis Broadstreet for communication services
• Approved $25,000 agreement with Price Excavating for lift station at Milligan Park restrooms
• Approved $29,500 agreement with Banning Engineering for Shelly Drain construction plans and bidding

City Council

The Montgomery County City Council will consider a series of resolutions regarding tax abatement compliance for several property owners, including IMPA, Solar Array 2/3/4, BD Fortunes, LLC, American Innovation, CSI, CSI Technology, and Second Phase Leasing. They will also review confirmatory resolutions for real property tax deductions in an Economic Revitalization Area for Phil Ward, LLC and IRA Whiskey Company LLC. The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• Tax abatement compliance resolutions for 7 property owners
• Confirmatory resolution for tax deduction in ERA for Phil Ward, LLC
• Confirmatory resolution for tax deduction in ERA for IRA Whiskey Company LLC

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a certificate of appropriateness for masonry cleaning, repair, and tuck-pointing at the Crawfordsville Masonic Temple. The commission will also review minutes, financial reports, and discuss rules of procedure.

• Consideration of Certificate of Appropriateness for East Elevation masonry work at 221 S Washington Street (DHPA–HPF grant-funded project)
• Discussion of Rules of Procedure
• Review of May 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will hold a public hearing on an unsafe building order for 117 E Market Street, owned by Grow Properties LLC. They will also consider requests for a lane restriction on Wabash Avenue and a street closure on Main Street, a skid loader purchase, a July 4th traffic plan, and open quotes for sidewalk construction. The meeting includes approval of minutes and claims.

• Public hearing on unsafe building order for 117 E Market Street (Grow Properties LLC)
• Lane restriction request on Wabash Avenue (1600 block) for sewer installation by Price Excavating
• Street closure request at 123 E. Main Street for crane work by GT Mechanical
• Purchase request for a skid loader by Street Department
• July 4th traffic plan by Park & Rec

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider two use variance requests and one development standard variance. The first request would allow a residence in a B-3 business district, and the second would allow mixed-use (carpet store and apartments) in an I-1 industrial district. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive an informational update from city administration.

• Use variance (UV 0092) by Erick Molina Herrera for a residence at 1510 Lafayette Road in a B-3 business district
• Development standard variance (DSV 0136) by Erick Molina Herrera for residential floor area at 1510 Lafayette Road
• Use variance (UV 0093) by Joshua Baxter for mixed uses (carpet store and apartments) at 308-312 N Green Street in an I-1 industrial district

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a use variance and development standard variance for a prefabricated residence at 1510 Lafayette Road, citing self-created need and potential adverse impacts. The board approved a separate use variance for mixed-use development at 308-312 N Green Street, allowing a carpet store and apartments in an industrial district, with staff-recommended conditions. Both motions passed 5-0.

• Denied use variance UV 0092 for residence at 1510 Lafayette Road (5-0)
• Denied development standard variance DSV 0136 for 1510 Lafayette Road (5-0)
• Approved use variance UV 0093 for mixed-use at 308-312 N Green Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 15, 2024 (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Montgomery County Plan Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a rezoning request and other routine business. The main item is a request by Roberta Wetli to rezone property at 1200 W Market Street from R-1 residential to B-3 business. The commission will also review minutes from the April 16 meeting and receive an informational update from city administration.

• Rezoning request (RZ 0024) by Roberta Wetli for 1200 W Market Street (Parcel No. 54-07-31-331-068.000-030) from R-1 residential to B-3 business
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2024 meeting
• Informational update by City Administration

The Crawfordsville Plan Commission met on June 18, 2024, and approved the April 16, 2024 minutes (6-0). The only substantive item, rezoning petition RZ 0024, was withdrawn by the petitioner, Roberta Wetli, after staff recommended an unfavorable recommendation. No other decisions were made.

• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Rezoning petition RZ 0024 withdrawn by petitioner; no action taken

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission will consider a lease agreement with Ivy Tech Community College and a real estate purchase agreement with Phil Ward, LLC. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and financial reports, along with updates from the mayor and economic development report.

• Lease agreement with Ivy Tech Community College
• Real estate purchase agreement with Phil Ward, LLC
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2024
• Approval of claims and financial reports

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission approved a two-year lease with Ivy Tech Community College (with a one-year option) at reduced rent, and approved a real estate purchase agreement with Phil Ward LLC for a hotel in Commerce Park. The commission also approved claims totaling over $85,000 and acknowledged the financial report. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved May 21, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims totaling $85,133.59 (4-0)
• Acknowledged financial report as submitted (4-0)
• Approved two-year lease with Ivy Tech Community College, with one-year option (4-0)
• Approved real estate purchase agreement with Phil Ward LLC for hotel in Commerce Park (4-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several street closure requests for community events and a stormwater repair, along with approving minutes and claims. They will also review a revised Stormwater Drainage Manual and two code enforcement work orders. The meeting includes routine approvals and new business items.

• Street closure for Music on Grant on Pike Street at Pike Place, June 29 and Sept 28, 3-6pm
• Street closure for Maxine's on Green on Green Street from alley to Main, June 22, 9am-3pm
• Street closure for Shop Small Shop Handmade on Green Street from Main to Market, July 20, 2-11pm
• Street closure for Park Ave. at 4-way stop near Hose Elementary to Fairground Ave., July 13, 7am-4pm
• Stormwater culvert repair closure on 200 block S. Grace, June 18 (weather permitting)

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions for tax abatements, including for Penguin Random House, International Paper, Kroger Pace Dairy, Phil Ward, LLC, and IRA Whiskey Company. They will also take up second readings of ordinances on the salary ordinance and parking restrictions, and first readings on Sugar Creek Trail rules and a wildlife feeding ban.

• Public hearing and confirmatory resolution for Penguin Random House tax deductions in an Economic Revitalization Area
• Second reading of salary ordinance amendment for appointed officers and employees
• Resolutions finding substantial compliance for tax abatement for International Paper and Kroger Pace Dairy
• Declaratory resolutions designating Economic Revitalization Areas for Phil Ward, LLC and IRA Whiskey Company LLC
• Second reading of ordinance prohibiting parking on south side of Constitution Row

The Crawfordsville Common Council unanimously adopted Ordinance #16-2024 amending the salary ordinance for appointed officers and employees, and approved several resolutions granting tax abatements to Penguin Random House, International Paper, Kroger Pace Dairy, Phil Ward LLC, and IRA Whiskey Company. The council also passed Ordinance #17-2024 prohibiting parking on the south side of Constitution Row, and tabled an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of wildlife and stray animals.

• Adopted salary ordinance amendment (Ordinance #16-2024) unanimously
• Approved tax abatement resolution for Penguin Random House (Resolution #12-2024) unanimously
• Approved substantial compliance resolution for International Paper (Resolution #13-2024) unanimously
• Approved substantial compliance resolution for Kroger Pace Dairy (Resolution #14-2024) unanimously
• Approved tax abatement resolution for Phil Ward LLC (Resolution #15-2024) unanimously
• Approved tax abatement resolution for IRA Whiskey Company (Resolution #16-2024) unanimously
• Adopted parking prohibition on south side of Constitution Row (Ordinance #17-2024) unanimously
• Tabled ordinance prohibiting feeding of wildlife and stray animals

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, then vote on two street-closure requests and a change order for Milligan Park Parking Lot. Code Enforcement will present work-order requests for seven properties.

• Request to close Lincoln Street for sewer line installation
• Request to close Pike Street at Pike Place on June 8, 2–10 pm
• Change order request for Milligan Park Parking Lot
• Work-order requests for 7 properties including 1506 East College Street and 205 Dry Branch Drive

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several street closures and a change order for the Milligan Park parking lot. The change order, totaling $18,109.25, adds parking bumpers and handicap spots. The board also approved multiple mowing work orders for properties with code violations.

• Approved minutes from May 29, 2024
• Approved claims from June 3, 2024
• Approved Lincoln Street closure for sewer line installation on June 6
• Approved Pike Street closure for Home Show on June 8 from 2-10 pm
• Approved $18,109.25 change order for Milligan Park parking lot
• Approved mowing work orders for 7 properties

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will consider several tax abatement resolutions for local businesses, including Penguin Random House, International Paper, Kroger Pace Dairy, Phil Ward LLC, and IRA Whiskey Company. The council will also vote on an ordinance amending Sugar Creek Trail rules. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Tax abatement for Penguin Random House, LLC
• Tax abatement compliance for International Paper
• Tax abatement compliance for Kroger Pace Dairy
• Tax abatement for Phil Ward, LLC
• Ordinance amending Sugar Creek Trail rules

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission will conduct a standard meeting with no substantive decisions. Items include reviewing past minutes, financial reports, and updates on ongoing projects like the Comprehensive Design Guidelines and Downtown Historic Districts. No new ordinances or contracts are scheduled for action.

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously supported proceeding with designating four proposed downtown historic districts at once, with a suggestion to allow voluntary opt-in for adjacent property owners. The Commission also approved the April minutes and financial report, and discussed updates to the Comprehensive Design Guidelines and Rules of Procedure, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Acknowledged financial report as presented (6-0)
• Unanimously supported proceeding with four proposed downtown historic districts
• Discussed voluntary opt-in for adjacent property owners (no formal action)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider bids for demolishing properties at 512 and 700 Wayne Avenue, along with several other items including street closures, a 5K route, and various agreements. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and claims, as well as multiple code enforcement mowing requests.

• Bids for demolition of 512 & 700 Wayne Avenue
• Street closure request for W. Main Street at 1015 W. Main Street on June 8
• Route approval for Boys & Girls Club 5K on July 6
• Contract for construction inspection on Schenck Road
• Economic Development Agreements with Weaver Hybrids and Phil Ward, LLC

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved all agenda items, including tabling demolition bids for 512 & 700 Wayne Avenue, approving street closures for events, and authorizing several contracts and agreements. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from May 8, 2024
• Approved claims from May 13 & May 20, 2024
• Tabled demolition bids for 512 & 700 Wayne Avenue for one week
• Approved Davis Street closure on June 8 for graduation open house
• Approved Boys & Girls Club 5K route on July 6
• Approved Schenck Road construction inspection contract (not to exceed $335,442.66, 80/20 split)
• Approved Pike Street closures and Canine Plaza use for Lunch on Plaza and First Friday events
• Approved variance/waiver for Vanscoyoc Auto drainage design

Plan Commission

The Montgomery County Plan Commission did not meet on May 21, 2024, because no agenda was provided. The next meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2024.

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission approved a bid from Phil Ward LLC to buy Commerce Park property for a 64,000 sq ft, 91-suite Marriott hotel, along with an economic development agreement including tax abatement and land cost offsets. It also approved a purchase agreement and EDA with Weaver Hybrids QOZB, LLC, and a tax abatement resolution for IRA Whiskey Company LLC. All votes were 4-0. The commission also approved claims totaling over $250,000 and determined no excess assessed value in seven EDAs.

• Approved $57,403.06 claim from All American Construction and Hauling LLC (4-0)
• Approved $116,670.00 claim from Price Excavating (4-0)
• Approved Phil Ward LLC bid of $187,500 for Commerce Park property (4-0)
• Approved resolution for disposal of Commerce Park property to Phil Ward LLC (4-0)
• Approved Economic Development Agreement with Phil Ward LLC (4-0)
• Approved tax abatement resolution for Phil Ward LLC (4-0)
• Approved purchase agreement with Weaver Hybrids QOZB, LLC (4-0)
• Approved Economic Development Agreement with Weaver Hybrids QOZB, LLC (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved all three petitions on the agenda. It granted a special exception for a multi-family dwelling at 503 E College St, two development standard variances for a lot and floor area at 207 Woodlawn Pl, and a special exception for a lawn care home occupation at 709 Prospect St. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved special exception for multi-family dwelling at 503 E College St with conditions (3-0)
• Approved variance from minimum lot size at 207 Woodlawn Pl (3-0)
• Approved variance from minimum floor area at 207 Woodlawn Pl with conditions (3-0)
• Approved special exception for lawn care home occupation at 709 Prospect St with conditions (3-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety did not have a quorum for its May 15, 2024 meeting, so no business was conducted. No decisions were made.

City Council

The Montgomery County City Council will hold a public hearing and second readings on ordinances to re-establish the Cumulative Capital Development Fund and Cumulative Fire Fund. They will also consider a tax abatement for Penguin Random House LLC and vote on an environmental restrictive ordinance for groundwater use in Crawfordsville.

• Second reading of ordinances re-establishing Cumulative Capital Development Fund and Cumulative Fire Fund
• Declaratory Resolution designating Economic Revitalization Area and approving tax abatement for Penguin Random House LLC
• Second reading of Environmental Restrictive Ordinance regulating new groundwater wells in Crawfordsville
• First reading of Ordinance prohibiting feeding of wildlife and stray animals in the city
• Second reading of annexation ordinance for 4.34 acres at 801 South State Road 47

The Crawfordsville Common Council unanimously adopted ordinances re-establishing the Cumulative Capital Development Fund and Cumulative Fire Fund, an environmental restrictive ordinance on groundwater wells, and an annexation of 4.34 acres at 801 South State Road 47. It also approved a tax abatement resolution for Penguin Random House LLC and tabled an ordinance prohibiting wildlife feeding.

• Adopted Ordinance #12-2024 re-establishing Cumulative Capital Development Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #13-2024 re-establishing Cumulative Fire Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #14-2024 regulating new groundwater wells (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #15-2024 annexing 4.34 acres at 801 South State Road 47 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #11-2024 tax abatement for Penguin Random House LLC (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance prohibiting feeding of wildlife and stray animals
• Passed first reading of salary ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of parking prohibition on south side of Constitution Row (unanimous)

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will consider several ordinances, including a salary ordinance for appointed officers and employees, a tax abatement for Penguin Random House LLC, a ban on feeding wildlife and stray animals, and a parking restriction on Constitution Row. The meeting also includes annexation and miscellaneous items.

• Ordinance amending salary ordinance for appointed officers and employees
• Declaratory resolution designating Economic Revitalization Area and tax abatement for Penguin Random House LLC
• Ordinance prohibiting feeding of wildlife and stray animals
• Ordinance prohibiting parking on south side of Constitution Row

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on claims and minutes, then take up several action items including a request to close Pike Street for a Pride Festival, a surplus portable lift, a quote for a new Polaris for the fire department, and two property purchase agreements. They will also open bids for a water extension and review multiple code enforcement work orders.

• Request to close Pike Street at Pike Place on June 22, 2-9:30 pm for Pride Festival
• Surplus of portable lift by Street Commissioner Mark Cox
• Quote from Tom's Marine for 2024 Polaris for CFD
• Open bids for 231 water extension
• Purchase agreements with Christine Demoret & Carri Carrell, and Marla McDaniel c/o Carl & Mary Eades

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several routine items, including festival street closures, a vehicle purchase, property mowing orders, and two Sugar Creek erosion grant purchase agreements. Bids for the 231 water extension were opened and taken under advisement. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 2024 Strawberry Festival requests for June 14-16
• Approved closing Pike Street at Pike Place for Pride Festival on June 22, 2-9:30 pm
• Approved surplusing a portable lift
• Approved $29,193.31 for 2024 Polaris for Fire Department
• Took bids for 231 water extension under advisement (Price Excavating $1,046,534; Plant Brothers $1,022,050)
• Approved $11,900 purchase agreement with Christine Demoret & Carri Carrell for Sugar Creek erosion grant (vacant lot between 512 and 700 Wayne Ave)
• Approved $119,333 purchase agreement with Marla McDaniel c/o Carl & Mary Eades for Sugar Creek erosion grant (515 Wayne Ave)
• Approved mowing work orders for five properties

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public meeting to review procedural rules and discuss potential districts for local historic designation. The body will also receive updates on a property at 122-124 W Main Street and consider minutes from its March 2024 meeting.

• Discussion of potential districts for local designation
• Discussion of rules of procedure
• Update on 122-124 W Main Street

The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission approved the March 20, 2024 minutes and voted unanimously to move regular monthly meetings to 5:00 p.m. They also discussed a proposal to designate the remaining four downtown blocks as a local historic district in one action, with plans to present the idea to Mayor Barton. No formal decision was made on the district designation.

• Approved March 20, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Moved regular monthly meetings to 5:00 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review routine items including meeting minutes and weekly claims, and will discuss several action items: a request to close Pike Street for a HUE event, utility refunds for two accounts, an agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for a BRIC grant application, and a land donation from Crawfordsville.

• Request to close Pike Street at Pike Place on May 18 from 1-4 pm for HUE event
• Utility refunds for two accounts
• Agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for BRIC grant application
• Crawfordsville land donation

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a request to close Pike Street at Pike Place on May 18 from 1-4 pm for a Humans United for Equality event. They also approved utility refunds for two accounts, a $19,000 agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for a BRIC grant application, and a land donation for the Schenck Road right-of-way. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Pike Street closure for May 18 event (unanimous)
• Approved $153.89 refund to Dari-Licious (unanimous)
• Approved $128.79 refund to MAEAE Properties (unanimous)
• Approved $19,000 agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for BRIC grant application (unanimous)
• Approved land donation for Schenck Road right-of-way (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Montgomery County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider three requests: a development standard variance for an outdoor dining deck, a use variance for a food truck, and a special exception for a home-based tax service. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive an informational update from city administration.

• Development standard variance for outdoor dining deck at 211 N Walnut Street (R-N-D Investments, LLC)
• Use variance for food truck at 224 N Washington Street (Antonio Moreno Garcia)
• Special exception for tax service home occupation at 308 Wayne Avenue (Melissa Kiger)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved all three petitions on the agenda. It granted a development standard variance for an outdoor dining deck at 211 N Walnut St, a use variance for a food truck at 224 N Washington St, and a special exception for a home-based tax service at 308 Wayne Ave. All motions passed 5-0.

• Approved development standard variance for outdoor dining deck at 211 N Walnut St (5-0)
• Approved use variance for food truck at 224 N Washington St with condition of no outside storage (5-0)
• Approved special exception for home occupation tax service at 308 Wayne Ave with conditions (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 21, 2024 (5-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission will meet to review financial reports, claims, and meeting minutes. The commission will also acknowledge receipt of the DLGF TIF Management Report and receive updates from Mayor Todd Barton and Cheryl Morphew.

• Acknowledgement of receipt of DLGF TIF Management Report
• Approval of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of claims and financial reports

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission approved claims totaling $145,564.94, including payments to Indiana Landmarks, HWC Engineering, and All American Construction. The commission also approved the March minutes and acknowledged the DLGF TIF Management Report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims totaling $145,564.94 (4-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of DLGF TIF Management Report (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Montgomery County Plan Commission will meet on April 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers. The commission's agenda includes considering a primary and secondary subdivision plat approval for an amended plat at the southeast corner of US Highway 136 and Cloverdale Drive. Additionally, the agenda includes the presentation of minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting and an informational update by City Administration.

• Consider primary and secondary subdivision plat approval for an amended plat to a previously approved non-residential minor subdivision at the southeast corner of US Highway 136 and Cloverdale Drive (Parcel No. 54-10-04-111-018.000-030)

The Crawfordsville Plan Commission approved an amended primary and secondary plat for a proposed Dollar General at the southeast corner of US Highway 136 and Cloverdale Drive. The amendments included replacing the primary plat with a secondary plat, removing contours and the 'proposed lot line' wording, adding survey monuments, and noting a 150-foot legal drain easement. The motion passed 6-0.

• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved amended primary and secondary plat for Dollar General at US 136 and Cloverdale Drive (6-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will hold a public hearing and first reading regarding the annexation of 4.34 acres at 801 South State Road 47. The board will also review several ordinances, including salary adjustments, fund re-establishments, and zoning changes for properties on West Market Street. Additionally, the board will consider a tax abatement application for Spartech LLC and the sale of real property at 508 John Street.

• Public hearing and first reading on annexation of 4.34 acres at 801 South State Road 47
• Resolution authorizing the sale of real property at 508 John Street
• Resolution approving tax abatement application for Spartech LLC
• Zoning change for 605 W Market Street from R-2 to B-3
• Zoning change for 301 W Market Street from R-3 to B-2

The Board approved a 5-year farm lease for the Old Crawfordsville Landfill to Wade Bennet at $5,850 per year, approved an easement vacation for parcel #54-10-04-11-018.000-030 related to Shelly Drain, and approved the purchase of wireless headsets for the Street Department from Eco Solutions for $15,588.59. Minutes and claims were also approved.

• Approved minutes from April 3, 2024
• Approved claims from April 1, 2024
• Accepted Wade Bennet's bid for Old Crawfordsville Landfill farm lease at $5,850/year for 5 years
• Approved easement vacation request for parcel #54-10-04-11-018.000-030 (Shelly Drain)
• Approved purchase of wireless headsets from Eco Solutions for $15,588.59

City Council

The Montgomery County City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on annexing approximately 4.34 acres at 801 South State Road 47. They will also consider second readings of salary and appropriation ordinances, first readings of capital and fire fund ordinances, and zoning changes for properties on West Market Street.

• Annexation vote for 4.34 acres at 801 South State Road 47
• Second reading of 2024 Salary Ordinance amendments
• Second reading of 2024 General Fund additional appropriation
• First reading of Cumulative Capital Development Fund re-establishment
• First reading of Cumulative Fire Fund re-establishment

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a resolution to revise the city employee pay period and require direct deposit, and will open bids for a farm lease on the Crawfordsville Old Landfill. They will also review a request to place a dumpster at 718 E. Main Street and approve routine minutes and claims.

• Resolution approving revised city employee pay period and requiring direct deposit
• Open bids for Crawfordsville Old Landfill farm lease
• Dumpster request at 718 E. Main Street from April 3-17
• Approval of minutes from March 27, 2024
• Approval of claims for week of April 1, 2024

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, and to discuss several new business items, including a request to block part of East Main Street for a roofing project, a proposal for an updated ADA and Title VI Plan, a change order for Lincoln Park, and a maintenance agreement for the Crawford Fountain.

• Request to block sidewalk, parking, and south bound lane at 109/107/105 E. Main Street for re-roof project
• Proposal from HWC Engineering for updated ADA and Title VI Plan
• Change order for Lincoln Park
• Maintenance agreement for Crawford Fountain from Smock Fansler Corporation

Board of Zoning Appeals

The City of Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet on March 20, 2024, due to lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is April 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting: April 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review financial reports and meeting minutes. The commission will also consider a request for a project extension regarding a façade renovation at 122-124 W Main Street.

• Consideration of façade renovation extension for 122-124 W Main Street
• Review of February 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of financial reports

Redevelopment Commission

The Commission will review bids and a resolution regarding the disposal of a 10.692-acre parcel in Commerce Park. Members will also consider an easement release involving Second Phase Leasing, LLC and review quotes for landscaping and mowing services at the park.

• Resolution for disposal of 10.692-acre Commerce Park parcel
• Consideration of bids for Commerce Park property transfer
• Easement release with Second Phase Leasing, LLC
• Review of Commerce Park landscaping quotes
• Review of Commerce Park mowing quotes

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission approved the sale of a 10.692-acre parcel in Commerce Park to Weaver Popcorn Hybrids, which plans a $15 million expansion with 12-14 jobs. The commission also accepted an easement release from Second Phase Leasing, approved claims totaling $210,156.79, and awarded mowing and landscaping contracts to Crawfordsville Outdoor.

• Approved resolution to dispose of 10.692-acre Commerce Park parcel to Weaver Popcorn Hybrids (4-0)
• Accepted easement release from Second Phase Leasing, LLC (4-0)
• Approved claims totaling $210,156.79 (4-0)
• Approved Commerce Park mowing bid from Crawfordsville Outdoor at $4,800 (4-0)
• Approved Commerce Park landscaping bid from Crawfordsville Outdoor at $4,400 (4-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Montgomery County Plan Commission will meet to review and potentially decide on two zoning map amendments submitted by Jaspal Baidwan. The meeting includes procedural items and an informational update from city administration.

• Rezone 605 W Market Street from R-2 to B-3 (RZ 0022)
• Rezone 301 W Market Street from R-3 to B-2 (RZ 0023)

The Crawfordsville Plan Commission voted 5-0 to forward a rezoning request for 605 W Market Street from R-2 residential to B-3 business to the City Council with an unfavorable recommendation, following staff findings that the rezoning would conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and surrounding residential zoning. The commission also voted 5-0 to forward a rezoning request for 301 W Market Street from R-3 residential to B-2 business with no recommendation, as staff found the property already operates as a gas station/convenience store under a use variance. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Forwarded 605 W Market Street rezoning (R-2 to B-3) to City Council with unfavorable recommendation (5-0)
• Forwarded 301 W Market Street rezoning (R-3 to B-2) to City Council with no recommendation (5-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (5-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes from the prior week and claims for payment. Three residents have requested accommodations: a dumpster placement at 505 Binford Street, temporary parking space use in front of Maxine's, and a street closure on Pike Street for a blood drive.

• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2024
• Approval of claims for the week of March 11, 2024
• Phylip Marrow requests dumpster at 505 Binford Street (March 14–21)
• Hannah Thompson requests two parking spaces in front of Maxine's for sign installation (March 20)
• Bryan Shaw requests closure of Pike Street at Pike Place for Blood Drive (May 8)

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on ordinances establishing sewer rates, making additional appropriations, and approving a tax abatement for Spartech LLC. They will also consider a resolution designating an economically disadvantaged area and a second reading of an ordinance repealing and replacing drainage control regulations.

• Ordinance amending sewer rates (Title 5, Chapter 52 §§ 52.090 and 52.093)
• Resolution approving tax abatement application for Spartech LLC
• Ordinance making additional appropriation for 2024 (City General Fund)
• Ordinance repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 53: Drainage Control Regulations
• Ordinance establishing 72-hour parking limit at city lot in 400 block of East Main Street

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and weekly claims, and to consider several new business items. These include a request for a 5K race, two work order agreements with DES Engineering for sewer work, a police vehicle purchase, and a transfer request from Central Garage.

• 5K race request by Dale Petrie for First Christian Church on April 14 at 8:30 am
• Work Order Agreement with DES Engineering for sewer design related to Purple Heart Parkway and 231 S
• Work Order Agreement with DES Engineering for construction management for US 231 S sewer main extension
• Crawfordsville Police Department vehicle purchase
• Central Garage transfer request

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several property acquisitions for the Purple Heart Parkway project and a housing strategy agreement with Thrive West Central. The board will also address requests for street closures, equipment surplus, and code enforcement litigation for multiple city properties.

• Purchase agreement for 512 Wayne Avenue
• Code enforcement litigation for 313 N. Grant, 408 Binford, 608 E. College, and 805 Mill
• Landfill Grading Project Phase 2 agreement with Butler, Fairman & Seufert, Inc.
• Acceptance of three property offers for Purple Heart Parkway right-of-way
• Request to purchase two new salt spreaders

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved all items on the agenda, including several property purchases for the Purple Heart Parkway right-of-way, a housing strategy agreement, and a landfill grading project agreement. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved moving container on street at 202 S. Pine St (Mar 19-21)
• Approved partial street closure at 709 S. Elm St for tree removal (Mar 25-29)
• Approved surplus of Street Department items
• Approved purchase of two salt spreaders from Clark Truck Equipment ($17,100)
• Approved surplus of 2006 John Deere Garden Tractor 245 to auction
• Approved dumpster placement at 601 S. Green St for 10 days
• Approved Resolution #4 for attempted purchase of real property under IC 36-1-10.5
• Approved purchase agreement with Kandis Rogers for 512 Wayne Ave ($56,500)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for renovations at the Montgomery County Courthouse and the Ben Hur project. Members will also review the 2024 Work Plan, financial reports, and minutes from the January 17, 2024, meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for roof renovations at 100 E Main Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for window treatments at 227 E Main Street
• Review of 2024 Work Plan

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety of Crawfordsville, Indiana, will meet to approve minutes, claims, and discuss a tree removal quote and intersection use requests. The meeting includes procedural items and department head updates.

• Tree removal quote from J&D Tree Service for 814 West Main Street
• Knights of Columbus requests regarding intersection usage

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a second reading to establish a READI Grant Fund, first readings on sewer rates, salary amendments, and an additional appropriation, as well as a tax abatement for Spartech LLC. They will also review a resolution on the Main Street annual report and amendments to city codes on government organization and drainage. The meeting includes standard procedural items like minutes approval and financial report acknowledgment.

• Second reading: Ordinance establishing City READI Grant Fund
• First reading: Ordinance amending sewer rates and charges (Title 5, Chapter 52)
• First reading: Ordinance amending salary ordinance for appointed officers and employees
• First reading: Ordinance for additional appropriation (City General Fund)
• Declaratory resolution for tax abatement for Spartech LLC

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve the previous meeting’s minutes and weekly claims. Old business includes a follow-up on an unsafe building order at 203 S. Water Street. New business features requests to rent a parking space for Heritage Heights Apartments, close Harry Freedman Pl. for Wabash College, and close Pike Street for a water leak repair by Price Excavating.

• Approve minutes from January 31, 2024
• Approve claims for week of February 5, 2024
• Unsafe Building Order follow-up at 203 S. Water Street
• Heritage Heights Apartments requests parking space rental (U-9) in city lot at 100 block of S. Green Street
• Price Excavating requests closure of Pike Street from Grant to Walnut on February 7, 2024 for water leak repair

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes from the prior week and claims for the week ending January 22. New business includes requests for equipment purchases and discussions on agreements with local organizations.

• Purchase of 2024 ACS scrap grapple bucket attachment (requested by Street Commissioner Mark Cox)
• Discussion of a quote for a 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 for Wastewater Department
• Discussion of an agreement between the City and Crawfordsville Main Street
• Letter of Engagement for appraisals by Valbridge Property Advisors

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for two downtown Crawfordsville projects: roof renovations at the courthouse and window treatments for the Ben Hur project. The agenda also includes routine items like approving prior minutes and financial reports, plus public comment.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for roof renovations at Montgomery County Courthouse, 100 E Main Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for window treatments for Ben Hur project, 227 E Main Street
• Consideration of minutes from December 13, 2023
• Public comment period

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider three variance requests: a carport in a residential zone, a parking variance for a business, and a use variance to operate a dog grooming business in a residential district. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive an informational update from city administration.

• Variance for carport at 403 W Main Street (R-1 district)
• Parking variance for Ben Hur LLC / AP Development LLC at 227 E Main Street (B-1 district)
• Use variance for dog grooming business at 807 Curtis Street (R-1 district)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, follow up on unsafe building orders, and discuss new business including a dumpster request, an economic development agreement, and a services agreement. The board will also consider fire department policy changes on overtime, holidays, and vacation.

• Unsafe building order follow-up at 203 S. Water Street
• Unsafe building order follow-up at 117 E. Market Street
• Request from Jon Anderson to place dumpsters at Ben Hur building
• Discussion of Economic Development agreement with AP Development, LLC
• Fire department policy changes: 200.19 Overtime, 200.20 Holidays, 200.21 Vacation

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council is meeting to elect its 2024 president, approve minutes and financial reports, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a resolution for an INDOT grant application for the Parks and Recreation Sunshine Vans program, first readings for a READI grant fund and a city government reorganization, and a second reading for a zoning change on 30.208 acres south of CR 150 South. The council will also make appointments to the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Redevelopment Commission.

• Resolution approving INDOT grant application for Sunshine Vans program
• First reading: ordinance establishing a City READI Grant Fund
• First reading: ordinance repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 30 (City Government Organization)
• Second reading: zoning change for 30.208 acres (Parcel No. 54-10-08-300-087.001-029) south of CR 150 South and near Purple Heart Parkway Extension and US Highway 231
• First reading: ordinance creating new Section 72.17 of the City Traffic Code

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes from December 20, 2023, and claims for the weeks of December 25, 2023, and January 1, 2024. The agenda also includes old business, new business, and department head reports. No specific items are detailed beyond these routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from December 20, 2023
• Approval of claims for week of December 25, 2023 and January 1, 2024