Montgomery County public meetings in 2025

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes and weekly claims, discuss old business including a request for traffic restrictions on Purple Heart Parkway, and consider new business such as fund transfers and a purchase agreement for a heavy rescue truck.

• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2025
• Approval of claims for weeks of December 22 and December 29, 2025
• Traffic restrictions on Purple Heart Parkway requested by Ed Moff of Metis Construction
• Transfers from fund to fund
• Purchase agreement with Macqueen Equipment LLC for a Pierce Saber heavy rescue truck

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider a use variance request from Tacos La Guera to operate a food truck for more than 60 days in a B-3 business district at 1301 Darlington Avenue. The board will also review minutes from its October 15 meeting and receive an informational update from city administration.

• Use variance request by Tacos La Guera c/o Elizabeth Fuentes to allow a food truck to operate beyond 60 days in a B-3 district at 1301 Darlington Avenue (Parcel No. 54-07-33-332-09.000-030)
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025 meeting
• Informational update by City Administration

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a use variance (UV 0105) for Tacos La Guera to operate a food truck beyond 60 days in a B-3 business district at 1301 Darlington Avenue, despite staff recommending denial. The approval includes conditions such as no outside storage, hours limited to 11 a.m.–10 p.m., and signage restrictions. The motion passed 5-0. The board also approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes as amended, 5-0.

• Approved use variance UV 0105 for Tacos La Guera food truck at 1301 Darlington Ave (5-0)
• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, then hold public hearings on unsafe building orders for two properties. The board will also consider traffic restrictions on Purple Heart Parkway, year-end utility adjustments, fund transfers, and a temporary highway easement release.

• Public hearing on unsafe building order for 407 ½ North Grant Avenue (Scott & Laura Brown)
• Public hearing on unsafe building order for 413 Wilson Avenue (Justin Neier)
• Traffic restrictions on Purple Heart Parkway requested by Metis Construction (Ed Moff)
• Year-end adjustments on uncollectable accounts by Utility Office
• Release of Temporary Highway Easement Grant

Plan Commission

The Montgomery County Plan Commission meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, was canceled because no agenda was provided. The next meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2025.

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports, and will consider 2026 mowing and landscaping specifications and request-for-quotes documents for the Crawfordsville Commerce Park. The meeting includes updates from the mayor and an economic development report.

• Consider 2026 Crawfordsville Commerce Park Mowing Specs and Request for Quotes Documents
• Consider 2026 Crawfordsville Commerce Park Landscaping Specs and Request for Quotes Documents
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025
• Approval of claims and financial reports

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission approved specifications and draft contracts for mowing and landscaping services at Commerce Park, authorizing staff to solicit quotes. The commission also approved meeting minutes, claims, and financial reports. Mayor Barton provided updates on various projects, including infrastructure work and the upcoming start of public transportation.

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

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, discuss old and new business, and hold a public hearing on an unsafe building order for 513/515 East Main Street. The board will also consider a street closure request, a utility leak adjustment, a tree spade surplus, and an agreement with HWC Engineering.

• Public hearing on Unsafe Building Order for 513/515 East Main St (owner: Dannetta Cummins-Thornburg)
• Street closure request by JL Construction for crane at 125 N Green St
• Leak adjustment request for 2101 N Everett St (owner: Jill Anderson)
• Surplus of Tree Spade (Serial# TS20A9UE00104) by Street Department
• Agreement between City and HWC Engineering

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to review a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 111 N Washington Street, along with routine items like approving minutes, financial reports, and the 2026 work plan. The meeting is open to the public with accommodations available upon request.

• Certificate of Appropriateness review for 111 N Washington Street
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2025
• Consideration of financial reports
• Discussion of 2026 Work Plan
• Next regular meeting scheduled for January 28, 2026

City Council

The Montgomery County City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances and resolutions on annexing 22.421 acres near State Road 47 North and Memorial Drive, making an additional appropriation for Crawfordsville Fire overtime/FLSA and equipment, and approving 2026 budgets for the wastewater, storm water, sanitation, and electric departments. The council will also vote on a Green Power Rider amendment and a resolution to establish the Purple Heart Parkway Economic Development Area.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to annex 22.421 acres (Parcel 54-07-28-700-042.002-024) near St Rd 47 North and Memorial Drive
• Second reading of 2025 additional appropriation for Crawfordsville Fire overtime/FLSA and equipment and repairs, and Rural Health Reimbursement
• Resolutions to approve 2026 budgets and salary worksheets for Waste Water, Storm Water, Sanitation, and Electric Light & Power departments
• Ordinance amending the Green Power Rider for Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power
• Resolution approving the establishment of the Purple Heart Parkway Economic Development Area

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider routine approvals of minutes and claims, discuss old and new business, and hold a public hearing on the OCRA Wastewater Project. They will also vote on extending a storage pod permit for 608 E. Main Street and an agreement for canine fountain maintenance.

• Public hearing on OCRA Wastewater Project
• Extension request for storage pod at 608 E. Main Street until December 8
• Agreement with Smock Fansler for Canine Fountain Maintenance
• Approval of claims for week of December 1, 2025

City Council

The Montgomery County City Council will consider resolutions approving the proposed 2026 budgets and salary worksheets for the Crawfordsville Waste Water, Storm Water, Sanitation, and Electric Light & Power departments. The council will also vote on an ordinance amending the Green Power Rider for electric services, a resolution establishing the Purple Heart Parkway Economic Development Area, and an annexation of about 22.4 acres near State Road 47 North and Memorial Drive.

• 2026 budget and salary worksheets for Waste Water, Storm Water, Sanitation, and Electric Light & Power departments
• Ordinance amending the Green Power Rider for Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power
• Resolution approving the Purple Heart Parkway Economic Development Area
• Annexation of 22.421 acres near State Road 47 North and Memorial Drive (Parcel 54-07-28-700-042.002-024)
• Resolution approving the proposed annexation fiscal plan

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several operational items, including approving the 2026 stormwater and sanitation budgets, a wastewater department agreement, and a task order for wastewater pretreatment compliance consulting. They will also hear updates on the Elm Street water project and a request to temporarily close parking spaces for unloading.

• 2026 Stormwater Budget
• 2026 Sanitation Budget
• Task Order approval for Commonwealth Engineers wastewater pretreatment compliance consulting
• Waste Water Department Agreement consideration
• Request to close 2 parking spaces at 123 E. Main Street on December 2, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The City of Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals cancelled its scheduled November 19, 2025 meeting due to a lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for December 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled for November 19, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and financial reports, and to discuss updates on the Downtown Local Historic District (LHD). They will also consider authorizing staff to handle certain Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) requests, review the 2025 work plan, and discuss the 2026 work plan. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Update on Downtown LHD
• Discuss staff authorization of certain CoA requests
• Review of 2025 Work Plan
• Discussion of 2026 Work Plan
• November 26th regularly scheduled meeting canceled

The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission met in special session and approved the agenda and prior minutes. The City Council's approval of the Downtown Crawfordsville Local Historic District was acknowledged. No Certificates of Appropriateness were reviewed. The Commission discussed but did not decide on staff authorization of certain CoA requests, taking the draft under advisement for a future meeting.

• Approved November 19, 2025 agenda (6-0)
• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Acknowledged financial report with no changes
• Discussed staff authorization of CoA requests; no action taken
• Reviewed 2025 Work Plan; no action
• Discussed draft 2026 Work Plan; no action
• Noted November 26, 2025 meeting canceled; December meeting proposed for December 10

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on the 2026 wastewater budget and an additional appropriation request, and consider a resolution making city personnel files confidential. They will also hold a public hearing on an unsafe building order for properties owned by Malcom Tanner, and review requests for a food truck, sidewalk closure, and a storage pod placement.

• 2026 Wastewater Budget and Additional Appropriation Request
• Resolution establishing policy that city personnel files are confidential and excepted from disclosure
• Public hearing on unsafe building order for 203 South Water and 1304 South Grant owned by Malcom Tanner
• Food truck request by Lisa Millott (Juanita Chang's Asian & Latin Fusion) for downtown during Christmas Parade on Dec 7
• Storage pod request by Kista Fritts at 608 E. Main Street for 2 weeks

Plan Commission

The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission will not meet on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, due to lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is December 16, 2025. The agenda also lists commission members and their appointment sources and term expirations.

• Meeting cancellation due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting: December 16, 2025
• Commission membership: 7 members, 4 appointed by mayor, 1 by Park Board, 1 by City Council, 1 by city engineer
• Member terms expire 12/31/2027 (except city engineer, indefinite)

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a confirmatory resolution for the final Housing Program. They will also review the annual TIF presentation and spending plan, receive updates on the Brownfield Assessment Grant, and discuss mowing and landscaping at Crawfordsville Commerce Park.

• Public hearing and confirmatory resolution for final Housing Program
• Annual TIF presentation and spending plan
• Update from BCA Environmental Consultants on Brownfield Assessment Grant
• Discussion of Crawfordsville Commerce Park mowing and landscaping

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission approved the final TIF Housing Program via a Confirmatory Resolution, following a public hearing with no comments. The commission also approved the 2026 TIF spending plan and routine items like minutes and claims. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims and financial reports as submitted (3-0)
• Approved Confirmatory Resolution for final TIF Housing Program (3-0)
• Approved resolution for 2026 TIF annual spending plan (3-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will consider approving a resolution adopting the Municipal Area Network Usage Policy, which governs use of the city's network. The board will also hear a request from Wabash College's Cameron Spaulding for a noise abatement on Saturday, November 15th. Routine items include approval of minutes and weekly claims.

• Resolution approving Crawfordsville Municipal Area Network Usage Policy
• Noise abatement request from Cameron Spaulding, Wabash College, for Nov 15
• Approval of minutes from November 5, 2025
• Approval of claims for week of November 10, 2025

City Council

The Montgomery County City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on several ordinances, including vacating a portion of a platted alley near 210-220 E. Market Street, designating a local historic district in downtown Crawfordsville, and amending parking restrictions to add a disabled space at 506 Binford Street. The council will also consider a 2025 additional appropriation for fire overtime, equipment, and rural health reimbursement.

• Vacate ~100 ft. of North-South platted alley between 210 and 220 E. Market Street
• Designate Downtown Crawfordsville as a Local Historic District
• Add one disabled parking space at 506 Binford Street
• First reading of 2025 Additional Appropriation for Crawfordsville Fire Department (overtime/FLSA, equipment, repairs) and Rural Health Reimbursement
• Second reading of alley vacation and historic district ordinances

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes and weekly claims, then consider several street and parking requests. These include a one-day parking spot reservation on Pike Street, a street closure on Elm Street, and the Veterans Day parade route with parking restrictions.

• Approval of minutes from October 29, 2025
• Approval of claims for week of November 3, 2025
• Skyler Stevenson requests blocking 2 parking spots on Pike Street by Chase (2 closest to Washington on corner) on November 14 for one day
• Price Excavating requests closing Elm Street from South Blvd to entrance of Town & Country
• Veterans Day parade route and parking restrictions for November 11

City Council

The Crawfordsville Common Council will consider a 2025 additional appropriation ordinance covering fire overtime/FLSA, equipment and repairs, and rural health reimbursement. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest are procedural placeholders.

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

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and weekly claims, then discuss proposals for the Market Street Railroad Grade Separation Project. New business includes street closure requests for the Christmas Parade and Downtown Party Night, a Rotary Club hot chocolate sales request, a wastewater bill adjustment, the 2026 Fire Department holiday schedule, and a city agreement with Hay-Bush Mechanical.

• Discuss proposals for Market Street Railroad Grade Separation Project
• Street closure requests for 2025 Christmas Parade on Dec 7 and Downtown Party Night & Shop Small on Nov 29
• Rotary Club request to sell hot chocolate at Christmas Parade
• Wastewater bill adjustment for 212 W. Market Street
• Agreement between City and Hay-Bush Mechanical

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Montgomery County Board of Public Works and Safety meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025, was cancelled because the board did not have enough members present to meet quorum requirements. The board consists of the mayor and two mayoral appointees, all of whom are listed with terms expiring January 1, 2029.

Historic Preservation Commission

The City of Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission will not meet as scheduled on October 22, 2025, due to lack of an agenda. The agenda text is otherwise procedural, listing commission members and their terms, plus ADA accommodation contact information.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Commission members listed with term expiration dates
• ADA accommodation contact: Crawfordsville Planning Department, 300 East Pike Street

Plan Commission

The Montgomery County Plan Commission will review and potentially approve two requests for primary and secondary subdivision plat approval for commercial development. The meeting includes approval of the September 16, 2025 minutes, old business, and an informational update from city administration. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025.

• SUB 0038: primary and secondary plat approval for commercial development (Parcel Nos. 54-07-20-300-011.008-028 & 54-07-20-300-011.009-028)
• SUB 0039-0040: two primary and secondary plat approvals for commercial development (Parcel Nos. 54-10-08-300-072.016-029 & 54-10-08-300-070.000-029)
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2025
• Informational update by City Administration

The Crawfordsville Plan Commission approved three subdivision plat requests: a Fairfield Inn (SUB 0038) and two plats for a Kroger Store and Fuel Center (SUB 0039 and SUB 0040). All motions passed 5-0. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved SUB 0038 primary and secondary plat for Fairfield Inn (5-0)
• Approved SUB 0039 primary and secondary plat for Kroger Store and Fuel Center (5-0)
• Approved SUB 0040 primary and secondary plat for Kroger Store and Fuel Center (5-0)
• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission will meet to consider two requests for primary and secondary subdivision plat approvals for commercial development, along with routine items like minutes and an informational update. The meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers.

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

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission met on October 21, 2025, and approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes, claims as submitted, and acknowledged receipt of financial reports, all by 3-0 votes. No public comments were made during the public hearing on the Housing TIF Area. The meeting included updates on various city projects and economic development activities, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims as submitted (3-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of financial reports (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider two requests: a special exception for a crematory and a development standard variance for Sanders Funeral Care, and three signage variances for TKC Properties. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive an informational update from city administration.

• DSV 0149-0151: TKC Properties, LLC requests three signage variances at 2518 Lafayette Road in a B-3 district
• SE 0071 & DSV 0152: Sanders Funeral Care requests a special exception for a crematory and a variance from lot/yard requirements at 315 S Washington Street in a B-2 district
• Public hearing at 7:00 PM on October 15, 2025 in Common Council Chambers

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three development standard variances for TKC Properties at 2518 Lafayette Road to allow two pylon signs, exceed sign size limits, and allow one sign to exceed height and square footage requirements for a Starbucks. The Board also approved a special exception for a crematory and a setback variance for Sanders Funeral Care at 315 S Washington Street, despite staff recommending denial of the special exception. All motions passed 3-0.

• Approved three sign variances for Starbucks at 2518 Lafayette Road (3-0)
• Approved special exception for crematory at Sanders Funeral Care (3-0)
• Approved setback variance for crematory addition at Sanders Funeral Care (3-0)
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Montgomery County Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes and claims, discuss old and new business, and review proposals for the Market Street Railroad Grade Separation Project. The board will also consider a pest control request for $140 and a fund transfer.

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

City Council

The Crawfordsville Common Council will hold its regular meeting on October 14, 2025, at 6:00 pm. The agenda includes second readings of ordinances vacating multiple alleys and setting 2026 salaries for city officials, as well as first readings of historic district designation and parking restrictions. Public hearings are scheduled on economic revitalization areas and tax abatements.

• Second reading of ordinances vacating portions of alleys near Will Hays Jr Drive, Wabash College, and Harry Freedman Place
• Second reading of ordinances fixing 2026 salaries for mayor, clerk-treasurer, council, and appointed officers
• First reading of ordinance designating Downtown Crawfordsville as a Local Historic District
• First reading of ordinance adding a disabled parking space at 506 Binford Street
• Public hearing on economic revitalization area designation for Kroger Limited Partnership I

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, then take up several action items including a street closure request, a parking space use request, the 2026 police holiday schedule, a fire/EMS interlocal agreement amendment, a construction agreement with Glenco Inc., and a code enforcement mowing work order. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with a few specific requests for public space use.

• Randy Caldwell requesting to close Pike Street at Pike Place from 4-8 pm on Sunday, October 26th (revised from 10am-2pm)
• Roger Azar requesting use of one parking space in front of 106 S. Green Street
• 2026 Holiday Schedule for Crawfordsville Police Dept.
• Second Amendment to Interlocal Governmental Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection and EMS
• Construction Agreement between the City and Glenco Inc.

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several routine items, including a one-year extension of the interlocal fire/EMS agreement with Union Township for $404,499, a $21,250 bridge replacement contract with Glenco Inc., and a revised street closure for Chrome & Coffee. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from October 1, 2025
• Approved claims from October 6, 2025
• Approved Pike Street closure at Pike Place for Chrome & Coffee, 4-8 pm on Oct 26
• Approved contractor parking space at 106 S. Green Street for 2 weeks
• Approved 2026 Police Department Holiday Schedule
• Approved $404,499 one-year extension of fire/EMS agreement with Union Township
• Approved $21,250 bridge replacement contract with Glenco Inc.
• Approved mowing work order at 414 Hughes Street and emergency tree removal at 205 Marshall

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a tax abatement for Kroger Limited Partnership I, the designation of a downtown local historic district, and the vacation of an alley. The agenda also includes items related to wastewater infrastructure, a fire protection agreement, and property conveyances.

• Resolution confirming tax abatement for Kroger Limited Partnership I and setting public hearing
• Ordinance designating Downtown Crawfordsville Local Historic District
• Ordinance vacating approximately 100 feet of platted alley between 210 and 220 East Market Street
• Ordinance adding disabled parking space at 506 Binford Street
• Resolution authorizing WDW application to Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve routine items including minutes and claims, and to discuss new business such as the 2026 city holiday schedule, a memorandum of understanding with West Lafayette Police Department, a postage lease with Quadient, Inc., and an update to the Title VI Implementation Plan. The board will also consider code enforcement work orders for two properties.

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

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, and reviewing a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property at 125 N Green Street. The meeting is open to the public with accommodations available upon request.

• Certificate of Appropriateness review for 125 N Green Street
• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2025
• Consideration of financial reports
• Next meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for work at 125 N Green Street, including a new roof, metal coping cap, tuck-pointing, and window sealing. The approval was conditional on the applicant coordinating with staff on materials and colors. The motion passed 6-0. The commission also received updates on the Downtown Local Historic District Designation schedule.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 125 N Green Street (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:26 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Montgomery County Board of Public Works and Safety will consider agreements for the 2025 Landfill Grading Project and wastewater treatment plant digester improvements. The board will also address fund transfers for the Community Crossings Grant and code enforcement work orders.

• Agreement between city, county and JS McCullough Excavating LLC for the 2025 Landfill Grading Project
• Transfer from Fund to Fund for the Community Crossings Grant
• Agreement for engineering service for WWTP digester improvements
• Code enforcement work orders for 605 Tuttle Ave, 1000 E Market Street, and a lot on Dubois Ave

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Montgomery County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting on September 17, 2025, to consider a special exception for overnight camping in a conservation district and a use variance for a manufactured home in a residential district. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive an informational update from city administration.

• Special exception SE 0070: Montgomery County 4-H Inc. requests overnight camping in C-1 conservation district at 400 Parke Avenue (Parcel No. 54-07-32-442-039.000-030).
• Use variance UV 0104: Dax & Valerie Bunch request a manufactured home in R-2 residential district on Michigan Street (Parcel No. 54-10-04-224-030.002-030).
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2025 meeting.
• Next regular meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025.

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review minutes and claims, then take up two event-related items: a tabled request from Roger Azar for the Rotary Club to sell water and hot chocolate at the Oct. 3 parade, and Fawn Johnson's adjustments to the Oktoberfest road closure request for that same date. No other substantive business is listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2025
• Approval of claims for week of September 15, 2025
• Rotary Club water & hot chocolate sales at Oct. 3 parade (tabled 9/10/25)
• Oktoberfest road closure adjustments for Oct. 3

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved two requests: allowing the Rotary Club to sell water and hot chocolate at the Oct. 3 parade at Canine Plaza, and closing Pike Street at Pike Place all day on Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Oktoberfest, including the parking lot between the church and Pike Place. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from September 10 and claims from September 15.

• Approved minutes from September 10, 2025
• Approved claims from September 15, 2025
• Approved Rotary Club water & hot chocolate sales at Canine Plaza for Oct. 3 parade
• Approved Oktoberfest road closure of Pike Street at Pike Place on Oct. 3, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Plan Commission

The Crawfordsville Plan Commission will consider an order declaring that a Declaratory Resolution from the Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission conforms to the city's development plan. The meeting includes approval of July minutes, an informational update from city administration, and scheduling the next meeting for October 21, 2025.

• Consideration of order on Redevelopment Commission Declaratory Resolution conformity
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2025
• Informational update by City Administration
• Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025

The Crawfordsville Plan Commission approved a resolution confirming that a declaratory resolution by the Redevelopment Commission conforms to the city's comprehensive plan. This action allows the city to create an economic development area to fund infrastructure improvements, including water, sewer, and a connector road, supporting potential housing and commercial development on the south side. The motion passed 6-0.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved resolution that Redevelopment Commission's declaratory resolution conforms to city plan (6-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission will conduct its regular September meeting, including approval of minutes, claims, and financial reports. Members will hear updates from the mayor and economic development director, and consider a declaratory resolution under new business.

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission approved a declaratory resolution to create TIF areas on the south side, covering areas along Purple Heart Parkway to 150 S, from US Highway 231 to Ladoga Road, including housing and retail. The resolution is the first step toward issuing bonds for infrastructure. The commission also approved meeting minutes, claims, and financial reports, all by 4-0 votes.

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

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a resolution adopting a procurement policy for federal grants, hear requests for a walking event and Rotary Club sales at the Oct. 3 parade, and review code enforcement work orders for two properties owned by Dan Malek. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and weekly claims.

• Resolution approving City of Crawfordsville Procurement Policy for Federal Grants
• Robert Buzolich request regarding a walking event
• Roger Azar request to allow Rotary Club to sell water & hot chocolate at Oct. 3 parade
• Chief Mattingly requests regarding the Oct. 3 parade
• Code enforcement work orders for 301/303 West North Street and 313 North Grant Avenue, owned by Dan Malek

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on 2026 salaries for elected and appointed officials, appropriations, and tax rates. They will also vote on tax abatement resolutions for International Paper and other properties, and consider zoning and alley vacation requests.

• Public hearing on tax abatement for International Paper Company
• Ordinance for additional appropriation for Crawfordsville Street Department
• First reading of ordinance fixing 2026 salaries for Mayor, Clerk-Treasurer, and Council
• Second reading of zoning change on Purple Heart Parkway
• First reading of ordinances vacating alleys and Harry Freedman Place

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review routine items including minutes and claims, then consider several requests: closing Pike Street for a recovery event, placing a dumpster at 125 N Green Street, renting two parking spaces to a local business owner, and closing West Main Street for Halloween trick-or-treating. The board will also set 2025 Halloween trick-or-treat hours.

• Close Pike Street at Pike Place on Sept 25, 3:30-8:30 PM for Rock Out Recovery
• Dumpster placement at 125 N Green Street (date TBD)
• Rent parking spaces V21 & V22 in 100 block of W Pike St to In His Time Books & Gifts
• Set 2025 Halloween trick-or-treat hours
• Close West Main Street for Halloween trick-or-treating

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several routine requests: closing Pike Street for the Rock Out Recovery event, placing a dumpster at 125 N Green Street, renting two parking spaces, setting Trick-or-Treat hours, and closing W Main Street for Halloween. All motions passed unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved closing Pike Street at Pike Place for Rock Out Recovery on Sept 25, 3:30-8:30 pm
• Approved dumpster placement at 125 N Green St for 4 weeks starting Sept 22, with removal by Oct 2-4
• Approved renting parking spaces V21 & V22 in the 100 block of W Pike St
• Approved Trick-or-Treating on Oct 31 from 5-8 pm
• Approved closing W Main Street from Grant to Barr for Trick-or-Treating, 4-9 pm

City Council

The Crawfordsville Common Council is meeting to consider fiscal matters including tax abatement resolutions for specific properties, ordinances setting 2026 salaries for city officials and employees, and the annual appropriations and tax rate ordinance. The agenda also includes ordinances to vacate alleys and a street, and an annexation item. This is a regular business meeting with multiple public hearings and decisions.

• Resolution declaring an Economic Revitalization Area and qualifying property improvements for tax abatement
• Resolution finding substantial compliance for tax abatement for 2025 Solar Array 234
• Resolution finding substantial compliance for tax abatement for 2025 IMPA
• Confirmatory resolution for personal property tax deductions for International Paper Company
• Ordinance fixing 2026 salaries for Mayor, Clerk-Treasurer, and Common Council

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review minutes and claims, then act on several requests: three temporary street closures for community events and a storm line, bid acceptance for a joint City/County landfill cap restoration project, a related work order agreement, and a mowing work order for a property owned by University Bank. These are decisions on routine operational and public event matters.

• Street closure: Ridgeway Drive (1103-1112 block) for neighborhood picnic on Sept 7, 3:30-7 pm
• Street closure: Walnut Street at 116 S. Walnut for 9-11 Service on Sept 11 from 6:30 pm
• Street closure: Ladoga Rd & Broadway intersection for storm line work on Aug 28
• Bid acceptance for joint City/County former landfill cap restoration project
• Work Order Agreement with DES Engineering for seeding after cap restoration

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several street closures for community events, accepted a bid for the former landfill cap restoration project, and approved a work order agreement for seeding. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from August 13, 2025
• Approved claims from August 18, 2025
• Approved closure of Ridgeway Drive (1103-1112 block) for neighborhood picnic on Sept 7
• Approved closure of Walnut Street at 116 S. Walnut for 9-11 Service on Sept 1
• Approved closure of Broadway Street at Ladoga Rd for storm line work on Aug 28-29
• Accepted $62,000 bid from JS McCullough Excavating for landfill cap restoration
• Approved $9,800 work order agreement with DES Engineering for seeding, split 50/50 with County
• Approved mowing work order for 605 Tuttle Avenue

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a local historic designation for four core downtown blocks and review a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Masonic Temple at 221 S Washington Street. The meeting includes routine items like approval of the previous minutes and financial reports.

• Consideration of Local Historic Designation of four core downtown blocks
• Certificate of Appropriateness Review: 221 S Washington Street, Masonic Temple
• Approval of July 23, 2025 minutes
• Consideration of financial reports

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting on August 20, 2025, to consider a special exception request from Montgomery County 4-H Inc. to allow overnight camping in a C-1 conservation zoning district. The board will also review minutes from the July 16 meeting and receive an informational update from city administration.

• Special exception request by Montgomery County 4-H Inc. for overnight camping at 400 Parke Avenue (Parcel No. 54-07-32-442-039.000-030) in C-1 conservation zoning
• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2025 meeting
• Informational update by City Administration

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider approving street closures for several community events, including Nicholson Elementary's Bike & Hike, Christ 180 Church's Praise on Pike, Wabash College closures, and Motoville Oktoberfest. The board will also review quotes for pest removal at 1104 Westwood Drive and an agreement with United Consulting, along with routine approvals of minutes and claims.

• Street closure request for Nicholson Elementary Bike & Hike on Sept 9
• Pike Street closure at Pike Place for Christ 180 Church event on Sept 20
• Jennison Street closures for Wabash College on Sept 27 and Nov 15
• Pike Street closure for Motoville Oktoberfest on Oct 3
• Pest removal quotes at 1104 Westwood Drive

Redevelopment Commission

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission will not meet on August 19, 2025, due to lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for September 16, 2025. The agenda contains only procedural information about the cancellation and commission membership.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting: September 16, 2025
• Commission has five members, with one vacancy

Plan Commission

The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission will not meet on August 19, 2025, due to lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is September 16, 2025. The agenda also lists the commission's membership, including several vacancies.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting: September 16, 2025
• Two commission vacancies noted
• Contact: Crawfordsville Planning Department, 300 East Pike Street

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve routine minutes and claims, then act on an amendment to a PNC Bank lease and a stormwater fund transfer. It will also consider surplus equipment requests, code enforcement work orders, and a planning department copier request.

• Amendment to Lease Agreement with PNC Bank NA
• Storm Water fund transfer request
• Surplus planning department copier/scanner
• Code enforcement work orders for 1511 Southside Drive (Joel Mcwaters)
• Agreement between the City and HWC

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several routine items, including extending the PNC Bank lease to December 2026, transferring $4,900 between storm water funds, and approving a $35,500 agreement with HWC for Shortz Nature Park. They also approved a mowing work order and an alley closure for sewer repair. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from August 6, 2025
• Approved claims from August 11, 2025
• Approved PNC Bank lease extension to December 2026
• Approved $4,900 storm water fund transfer
• Approved HWC agreement for Shortz Nature Park (not to exceed $35,500)
• Approved surplus of Kyocera copier/scanner
• Approved mowing work order for 1511 Southside Drive
• Approved alley closure for sewer repair

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will hold first readings on an additional appropriation for the Street Department, a zoning change on Purple Heart Parkway, and second readings on parking restrictions and a 25.28-acre annexation near US Hwy 231. They will also vote on resolutions finding six companies in substantial compliance for tax abatement and designate an Economic Revitalization Area for International Paper Company.

• First reading: additional appropriation for Crawfordsville Street Department
• Resolutions: tax abatement compliance for Spartech, W Enterprises, BD Fortunes, CSI, Second Phase Leasing, Midwest Bale Ties
• Declaratory resolution: Economic Revitalization Area and tax abatement for International Paper Company
• First reading: zoning change on Purple Heart Parkway (Parcel No. 54-10-08-300-072.016-029)
• Second reading: annexation of 25.28 acres near Purple Heart Parkway and US Hwy 231 S (2520 S US Highway 231)

The Crawfordsville Common Council unanimously approved eight tax abatement compliance resolutions and a new tax abatement for International Paper, passed first readings for a street department appropriation and a zoning change on Purple Heart Parkway, and adopted ordinances adding a disabled parking space and annexing 25.28 acres near US Hwy 231. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved first reading of additional appropriation for Street Department (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement compliance for Spartech, W Enterprises, BD Fortunes, CSI, Second Phase Leasing, Midwest Bale Ties (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for International Paper (Resolution #20-2025, unanimous)
• Passed first reading of zoning change on Purple Heart Parkway (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance adding disabled parking space at 1308 W. Main St. (Ordinance #13-2025, unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance annexing 25.28 acres near Purple Heart Parkway and US Hwy 231 (Ordinance #14-2025, unanimous)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Montgomery County Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, then take up several action items. These include a request to close Green Street for a community event, renting parking spaces on W Pike Street, wastewater-related appropriations and contracts, a fire department budget transfer, and code enforcement work orders for two properties. The board will also hear from department heads and address miscellaneous business.

• Request to close Green Street on Sunday, August 31, 2-10pm for Grooving on Green
• Request to rent parking spaces V8-12 at 100 block W Pike Street
• Wastewater additional appropriation request
• Wastewater plant belt presses contracts
• Code enforcement work orders for 1000 E. Market Street and 500 Tinsley Avenue

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several items, including a $382,670.60 additional appropriation for the Wastewater Department's High School Lift Station, three belt press contracts totaling $180,138, a street closure for Groovin' on Green, parking space rentals, fire department fund transfers, and mowing work orders. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from July 30, 2025
• Approved claims from August 4, 2025
• Approved Green Street closure for Groovin' on Green on Aug 31, 2-10pm
• Approved parking space rentals (V8-12) on W Pike Street for $606.80
• Approved $382,670.60 additional appropriation for High School Lift Station
• Approved belt press contracts: Burgess Mechanical $115,316, EEMC $37,954, Komline $26,868
• Approved fire department fund transfers totaling $9,544.13
• Approved mowing work orders for 1000 E. Market St and 500 Tinsley Ave

City Council

The Montgomery County City Council will consider several fiscal matters, including an additional appropriation for the Crawfordsville Street Department, resolutions finding multiple companies in substantial compliance for tax abatement, and a declaratory resolution designating an economic revitalization area for International Paper Company. The council will also hold a public hearing on a zoning classification change for property on Purple Heart Parkway. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Ordinance making additional appropriation for 2025 (Crawfordsville Street Department)
• Resolutions finding Spartech, W Enterprises, BD Fortunes, CSI, Second Phase Leasing, and Midwest Bale Ties in substantial compliance for tax abatement
• Declaratory resolution designating economic revitalization area and approving tax abatement for International Paper Company
• Ordinance changing zoning classification for real estate on Purple Heart Parkway, Parcel No. 54-10-08-300-072.016-029

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Montgomery County Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and weekly claims, then consider two new business items: a request to place a dumpster on Pike Street for The Taste of Montgomery County on August 22, and an agreement between the City and Hay-Bush Mechanical LLC. The meeting also includes old business, miscellaneous items, and department head reports.

• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2025
• Approval of claims for weeks of July 21 and July 28, 2025
• Request to place a dumpster on Pike Street on August 22 for The Taste of Montgomery County
• Agreement between the City and Hay-Bush Mechanical LLC

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss the map and property list for the remaining four core downtown blocks proposed for local historic designation, and to consider an extension request for a conditional Certificate of Appropriateness approved in November 2024. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of the previous meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Discussion of map and property list for remaining four core downtown blocks for local historic designation
• Consideration of extension request by Jon Oliver for conditional Certificate of Appropriateness (approved November 2024)
• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of financial reports
• Next meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to hold a public hearing at its August meeting regarding the proposed Downtown Local Historic District designation, and approved sending notification letters to adjoining property owners. It also approved a six-month extension for a conditional Certificate of Appropriateness for Jon Oliver, based on his contract with Wheatley Group. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Acknowledged financial report (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for August meeting on Downtown Local Historic District (5-0)
• Approved signing property owner notification letters for the public hearing (5-0)
• Approved six-month extension of conditional COA for Jon Oliver (5-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The scheduled meeting for July 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of quorum.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting on July 16, 2025, to consider five variance requests. These include a use variance for a single-family residence in an industrial zone, and several development standard variances for signage, parking, and a fuel canopy. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive an informational update from city administration.

• Use variance for single-family residence at 903-905 E. Jefferson Street (I-2 district)
• Sign variance for electronic sign at First Baptist Church, 1905 Lebanon Road (R-1 district)
• Parking variance for retail/fueling station on Purple Heart Parkway
• Height variance for fuel canopy on Purple Heart Parkway
• Sign variance for Kroger retail development with fueling center on Purple Heart Parkway

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a use variance allowing a single-family residence in an industrial district at 903-905 E Jefferson Street, conditioned on recording a document that the property reverts to industrial use upon sale or transfer. It also approved a development standard variance for an electronic sign at First Baptist Church, conditioned on the sign being no closer to the road than existing. Three development standard variances for a Kroger retail and fueling station on Purple Heart Parkway were approved unanimously.

• Approved use variance UV 0103 for single-family residence at 903-905 E Jefferson Street with reversion condition (5-0)
• Approved development standard variance DSV 0145 for electronic sign at First Baptist Church, 1905 Lebanon Road, with condition on road proximity (4-0)
• Approved parking variance DSV 0146 for Kroger retail/fueling station on Purple Heart Parkway (5-0)
• Approved fuel canopy height variance DSV 0147 on Purple Heart Parkway (5-0)
• Approved signage variance DSV 0148 for Kroger development on Purple Heart Parkway (5-0)
• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, then consider agreements for school resource officers with Crawfordsville Community School Corporation and for environmental consulting with BCA Environmental Consultants. It will also discuss a police department budget transfer and code enforcement work orders for two properties.

• Agreement with Crawfordsville Community School Corporation for School Resource Officers, 2025-2026 school year
• Agreement with BCA Environmental Consultants
• Transfer between categories in Police Department budget
• Work orders: 112 North Barr Street (Brian Grant) and 215 South Green Street (Noah & Nicole Gabbard)

The Board approved an agreement with Crawfordsville Community School Corporation for two full-time school resource officers for the 2025-2026 school year. It also approved a four-year agreement with BCA Environmental Consultants for a $396,600 Brownfields Grant, and a $5,550 transfer within the Police Department budget. Additionally, the Board approved work orders for mowing two properties and approved the prior meeting minutes and claims.

• Approved SRO agreement with CCSC for 2025-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved BCA Environmental Consultants Brownfields Grant agreement, $396,600, 4 years (unanimous)
• Approved $5,550 transfer from Police Reserves to Vehicles & Other repairs (unanimous)
• Approved mowing work orders for 112 North Barr St and 215 South Green St (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved claims from July 14, 2025 (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Montgomery County Plan Commission is meeting to consider a rezoning request along Purple Heart Parkway, changing property from R-1 to B-3 for future retail development. The commission will also review minutes from a February 2025 meeting and receive an informational update from city administration. The meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers.

• Rezoning request RZ 0025: property along Purple Heart Parkway from R-1 to B-3 for future retail development (Parcel No. 54-10-08-300-072.016-029)
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting
• Informational update by City Administration
• Next meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025

The Crawfordsville Plan Commission voted 7-0 to approve a rezoning request from Kroger Limited Partnership for property along Purple Heart Parkway, changing it from R-1 residential to B-3 business for a proposed Kroger Marketplace. The request will now go to the City Council for final approval. The commission also approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved rezoning of property along Purple Heart Parkway from R-1 to B-3 for Kroger development (7-0)
• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County, IN Redevelopment Commission meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025, was canceled because no agenda was provided. The next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025.

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on annexing approximately 25.28 acres at 2520 S US Highway 231, and will take second readings on ordinances imposing a municipal wheel tax and making an additional appropriation from Public Safety LIT for fire and police. The council will also consider resolutions for tax abatement compliance for several properties and a second reading to designate the Carnegie Library as a local historic district.

• Public hearing and first reading to annex 25.28 acres at 2520 S US Highway 231 near Purple Heart Parkway
• Second reading: ordinance imposing municipal wheel tax and creating wheel tax and surtax funds
• Second reading: additional appropriation from Public Safety LIT for Crawfordsville Fire and Police
• Resolutions finding substantial compliance for tax abatement: Kroger Pace Dairy, Historic Whitlock, American Innovation, CSI Technology
• Second reading: ordinance designating Crawfordsville Carnegie Library as single-site local historic district

The Crawfordsville Common Council unanimously adopted a municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle excise tax (Ordinance #9-2025) and an additional appropriation from Public Safety LIT for fire and police (Ordinance #10-2025). It also designated the Carnegie Library as a single-site local historic district (Ordinance #11-2025) and approved four tax abatement compliance resolutions. The council approved an annexation fiscal plan and gave first reading to an annexation ordinance for 25.28 acres near US 231.

• Adopted wheel tax ordinance #9-2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Public Safety LIT appropriation ordinance #10-2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Carnegie Library historic district ordinance #11-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement compliance resolutions for Kroger Pace Dairy, Historic Whitlock, American Innovation, CSI Technology (all unanimous)
• Approved annexation fiscal plan resolution #13-2025 (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of annexation ordinance for 25.28 acres at 2520 S US Highway 231 (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of disabled parking space ordinance at 1308 W. Main Street (unanimous)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review and vote on claims, minutes, and a fireworks ordinance abatement for an American Legion Baseball event at the county high school. They will also consider road closures for a suicide prevention walk and a future closure of Wabash Avenue at a local church. An additional appropriation for the 2025 Wastewater Utility Budget will be discussed.

• Fireworks ordinance abatement for American Legion Baseball State Tournament at CHS (July 25–29)
• Road closures for Suicide Prevention Walk on September 27
• Closure of Wabash Ave at Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church (date TBD)
• Additional appropriation for 2025 Wastewater Utility Budget
• Approval of weekly claims and July 2 meeting minutes

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $494,175.74 budget appropriation for lift station and sewer work. Additionally, the board authorized several event-related requests, including a fireworks ordinance abatement for a baseball tournament and street and park closures for local events.

• Approved $494,175.74 appropriation for 2025 Wastewater Utility Budget
• Approved fireworks ordinance abatement for Legion Baseball State Tournament
• Approved Milligan Park entrance closures for Suicide Prevention Walk
• Approved Wabash Ave closure for church project contingent on notifications

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will consider four resolutions declaring properties in substantial compliance for tax abatement purposes, an annexation ordinance for about 25.28 acres near Purple Heart Parkway and US Highway 231 South, and an ordinance adding a disabled parking space at 1308 W. Main Street. The agenda also includes a resolution approving the annexation fiscal plan.

• Tax abatement compliance resolutions for Kroger Pace Dairy, Historic Whitlock, American Innovation, and CSI Technology
• Annexation of approximately 25.28 acres at 2520 S US Highway 231, near New Hope Christian Church
• Resolution approving proposed annexation fiscal plan
• Ordinance adding one disabled parking space at 1308 W. Main Street

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several street and alley closure requests, including a partial alley closure for a croquet fundraiser, a 4th of July traffic flow request, and two concert-related street closings. The board will also vote on an MOU for economic development and two resolutions related to a preliminary engineering report and an SRF loan program. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and claims.

• Partial closure of east-west alley at 120 S. Green St for wall painting
• Partial alley closure Sept 20, 10a-9p for Durham Home Inc. croquet tournament scholarship fundraiser
• Closure of Pike Street at Pike Place on Aug 8 and Sept 12, 6-9 pm for Rotary and HHSB concerts
• MOU between City and County on Economic Development
• Resolution authorizing signatory authority for SRF Loan Program

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several items, including partial alley closures for a mural project, a July 4th celebration, a croquet tournament, and concert street closures. They also approved a memorandum of understanding between the city and county on economic development, a preliminary engineering report resolution, and a resolution authorizing signatory authority for the SRF loan program. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved partial closure of east-west alley at 120 S. Green Street (July 14-23)
• Approved July 4th traffic requests for Milligan Park celebration
• Approved partial alley closure for Durham Home croquet tournament (Sept 20)
• Approved Pike Street closures for HHSB/Rotary concerts (Aug 8, Sept 12)
• Approved MOU between City and County on economic development
• Approved resolution adopting preliminary engineering report
• Approved resolution granting signatory authorization for SRF loan program
• Approved minutes from June 25, 2025 and claims from June 30, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, receive updates on designating four remaining core downtown blocks and on 117 E Market Street, and review a Certificate of Appropriateness. They will also discuss a grant/loan program and fill two open seats.

• Update on designation of four remaining core downtown blocks
• Update on 117 E Market Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness Review
• Discussion of grant/loan program interest
• Two open commission seats

The Historic Preservation Commission approved its agenda, minutes, and financial report. It discussed the designation of four remaining core downtown blocks, with Indiana Landmarks reporting that office hours with business owners were successful. The Commission also noted that the City Council approved loan document updates and the local historic designation of the Carnegie Library. No formal votes were taken on these items, only updates were provided.

• Approved June 25, 2025 agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Acknowledged financial report (5-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, then hold a public hearing on a Wastewater Preliminary Engineering Report. It will also consider several street closure and use requests for local events, plus mowing work orders for three properties.

• Public hearing on Wastewater Preliminary Engineering Report
• Street closure for car show on Park Ave, July 12, 7am-2pm
• Dumpster placement at 208 Marshall St for one week starting July 1
• Street closure on Wabash Ave for Latino Community Center dedication, Sept 26
• Blood drive using Washington St parking spaces on June 30

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several routine requests, including street closures for a car show and a dedication ceremony, a dumpster placement, a blood drive parking use, and mowing of two properties. A public hearing on a Wastewater Preliminary Engineering Report was opened and closed with no public comment. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from June 18, 2025
• Approved claims from June 23, 2025
• Approved closing Parke Avenue for car show on July 12
• Approved dumpster at 208 Marshall Street for one week in July
• Approved closing Wabash Ave for dedication ceremony on September 26
• Approved parking spaces on Washington Street for blood drive on June 30
• Approved mowing at 500 Tinsley Avenue and 610 Cherry Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Montgomery County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider one special exception request for a clinical mental health therapy office in a residential zone. A previously scheduled variance request has been withdrawn. The meeting includes approval of minutes and an informational update.

• Special exception SE 0069 by Jamie Selby for a clinical mental health therapy office at 1003 Shady Lane (R-2 district)
• Withdrawn: UV 0100 & DSV 0144 by Leonardo Espinosa Morales for a three-unit dwelling at 700 Tuttle Avenue
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception for a clinical mental health therapy office at 1003 Shady Lane in an R-2 residential district, with the condition that signage not exceed two square feet. The vote was 4-0. Two other petitions (UV 0100 and DSV 0144) were withdrawn by the petitioner's representative. The meeting minutes from May 21, 2025 were also approved.

• Approved special exception SE 0069 for mental health office at 1003 Shady Lane (4-0)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Noted withdrawal of petitions UV 0100 and DSV 0144 for 700 Tuttle Avenue

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review routine claims and minutes before addressing new requests. Items include a fundraiser approval, temporary street closure for a ribbon cutting, surplus equipment decisions, and consulting agreements.

• Hannah Stadler requesting approval for a 5K fundraiser in September
• Request to close Water Street from Main to Pike on June 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm for Ben-Hur Building ribbon cutting
• Crawfordsville Street Department to surplus old metal fuel tank and replace with new backhoe
• Agreement between City and Bonnie Pribush for Leadership Academy consulting services
• Agreement between City and Red Cross for use of Elmore Street Facility

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several routine items, including the surplus of a 2003 Case backhoe and a 2021 wheel loader to be traded toward a new backhoe costing $76,578.16. They also approved a 5K fundraiser, temporary dumpster parking, a street closure for a ribbon cutting, a consulting agreement, a Red Cross facility use agreement, a mowing work order, and a fire department promotion. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from June 4, 2025
• Approved claims from June 9 and June 16, 2025
• Approved 5K fundraiser for Joe Crane on Sept. 6, 9-11 a.m.
• Approved dumpster parking spaces in front of Sugar Creek Eyecare July 11-14
• Approved closing Water Street from Main to Pike on June 20, 1:30-3:30 p.m. for Ben-Hur Building ribbon cutting
• Approved surplus of old metal fuel tank
• Approved surplus of 2003 Case 580SM backhoe and 2021 Case 221F wheel loader toward new backhoe purchase ($76,578.16)
• Approved $1,200 consulting agreement with Bonnie Pribush for Leadership Academy

Plan Commission

The Montgomery County Plan Commission meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025, was canceled because no agenda was provided. The next meeting is set for July 15, 2025.

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports. The agenda includes updates from Mayor Todd Barton and an economic development report from Cheryl Morphew. No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2025
• Approval of claims
• Approval of financial reports
• Update from Mayor Todd Barton
• Economic development report from Cheryl Morphew

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission met on June 17, 2025, and approved the May 20, 2025 minutes, claims as submitted, and acknowledged receipt of financial reports, all by 3-0 votes. Mayor Todd Barton provided updates on south side development, including plans for retail, housing, and infrastructure, and noted the INDOT grant for public transit was approved. No other formal decisions were made.

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

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several ordinances and resolutions, including vacating an alley near 508 Curtis Street, creating a municipal wheel tax, additional appropriations for the street department and public safety, and designating the Carnegie Library as a historic district. The agenda also includes adopting an ADA transition plan and downtown rehabilitation loan program guidelines.

• Public hearing and third reading of ordinance to vacate north-south alley east of 508 Curtis Street in Highland Park subdivision
• First reading of ordinance imposing municipal wheel tax and creating wheel tax and surtax funds
• First reading of ordinance for additional appropriation from Public Safety LIT for Crawfordsville Fire and Police, with reduction to City General Fund 1101
• Resolution adopting ADA Transition Plan
• First reading of ordinance designating Crawfordsville Carnegie Library as single-site local historic district

The Crawfordsville Common Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation for the Street Department (Ordinance #7-2025) and vacated an alley east of 508 Curtis Street (Ordinance #8-2025). The council also gave first reading to a municipal wheel tax ordinance, a public safety appropriation, and a Carnegie Library historic district designation. Resolutions approving a real property donation, an ADA Transition Plan, and downtown rehabilitation loan program guidelines were all passed unanimously.

• Approved additional appropriation for Street Department (Ordinance #7-2025) (unanimous)
• Vacated alley east of 508 Curtis Street (Ordinance #8-2025) (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of municipal wheel tax ordinance (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of public safety appropriation from LIT (unanimous)
• Approved real property donation resolution (Resolution #6-2025) (unanimous)
• Adopted ADA Transition Plan (Resolution #7-2025) (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Carnegie Library historic district ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted downtown rehabilitation loan program guidelines (Resolution #8-2025) (unanimous)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, then discuss old and new business. New business includes an agreement with Grady Brothers and multiple code enforcement work orders for properties on Wilson, DuBois, and Wayne Avenues.

• Agreement between the City and Grady Brothers
• Code enforcement work order: 413 Wilson Avenue (Justin Neier)
• Code enforcement work order: 410 Wilson Avenue (Justin Neier)
• Code enforcement work order: Front lot of old hospital parking lot on DuBois Avenue (Centurytel Fiber Co. II LLC)
• Code enforcement work order: 402 Wayne Avenue (Cody Willhite)

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a new municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle license excise tax, an ADA transition plan, and designating the Carnegie Library as a historic district. The council will also vote on a real property donation, an additional appropriation for public safety, and downtown rehabilitation loan program guidelines.

• Ordinance imposing municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle license excise tax, creating funds
• Resolution approving donation of real property under Indiana Code § 36-1-4
• Ordinance making additional appropriation from Public Safety LIT for Crawfordsville Fire and Police
• Resolution adopting ADA Transition Plan
• Ordinance designating Crawfordsville Carnegie Library as single-site local historic district

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, and to discuss new business including a variance request for Lux54 apartments, an agreement with RJL Solutions for government affairs services, and requests related to the 2025 Veteran's Day parade. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Variance request for Lux54 apartments
• Agreement between City and RJL Solutions for Government Affairs and Strategic Communications Services
• Michele Borden requests related to 2025 Veteran's Day parade
• Approval of claims for week of May 26, 2025

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved three variance requests for the Lux54 apartments, covering sediment forebays, pond emergency drainage, and roadway clearance during storms. It also approved the 2025 Veteran's Day parade route contingent on INDOT approval, and approved a $5,000 agreement with RJL Solutions for government affairs services. Minutes and claims were approved as routine items.

• Approved minutes from May 21, 2025
• Approved claims from May 26, 2025
• Approved 2025 Veteran's Day parade route contingent on INDOT approval
• Granted variance for removal of sediment forebays at Lux54 apartments
• Granted variance for pond emergency drainage system at Lux54 apartments
• Granted variance for keeping 12' of clear roadway during storm events at Lux54 apartments
• Approved agreement with RJL Solutions for government affairs services up to $5,000

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review financial reports, finalize the 2025 work plan, and consider the local historic designation of the Carnegie Museum. The commission will also review updates to loan documents and CLG reports.

• Final revision of 2025 Work Plan
• Consideration of local historic designation for the Carnegie Museum
• Review and consideration of loan document updates

The Historic Preservation Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the Carnegie Museum for local historic designation to the City Council. It also approved a revised 2025 Work Plan, updated loan guidelines and application form, and acknowledged a positive CLG report. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved revised 2025 Work Plan (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for Local Historic Designation of the Carnegie Museum (5-0)
• Approved revised loan guidelines and application form (5-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review bids for the Community Crossings 2025-1 project and award a Brownfields grant. The board will also consider requests for street closures on Main Street and Tuttle Avenue, and review agreements for medical services and public art.

• Accept bid for Community Crossings 2025-1
• Award Brownfields grant
• Request to close southbound Main Street from Water to the alley
• Request to close Tuttle Ave from John to Wallace on May 26
• Agreement with Mary Glass MD for Mobile Integrated Health medical direction

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several items, including a $655,020.16 contract with Grady Brothers for Community Crossings road work, a Brownfields Grant contract with BCA Environmental Consultants, two street closure requests from Price Excavating, surplus of two paint machines, a medical direction services agreement with Mary Glass MD, and a public art commission with Jenna Morello. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Grady Brothers bid of $655,020.16 for Community Crossings 2025-1
• Awarded Brownfields Grant contract to BCA Environmental Consultants
• Approved Water Street southbound lane closure from Main Street to alley for sidewalk work
• Approved Tuttle Avenue closure from John to Wallace for one day for sewer repair
• Approved surplus of 1994 Graco GM3500 and 2011 Graco LL IV 3900 paint machines
• Approved agreement with Mary Glass MD for medical direction services ($150/hr, max $11,000)
• Approved $38,000 public art commission with Jenna Morello

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting on May 21, 2025, to consider three use variance requests and one development standard variance. The board will also review the minutes from its April 16 meeting and receive an informational update from city administration. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2025.

• UV 0100 & DSV 0144: Use variance for a three-unit multi-family dwelling and development standard variance from square footage requirements in an R-2 district at 700 Tuttle Avenue
• UV 0101: Use variance for a Wellness Center in an R-3 district at 506-510 E Market Street
• UV 0102: Use variance for a residential dwelling in an I-2 industrial district on E Wabash Avenue, west of 401 S Oak Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals tabled a use variance and development standard variance for a three-unit multifamily dwelling at 700 Tuttle Avenue, allowing time for additional information after discussion suggested reducing to two units. The Board approved a use variance for a Wellness Center at 506-510 E Market Street with conditions. A petition for a residential dwelling in an industrial district on E Wabash Avenue was withdrawn by the petitioner.

• Tabled use variance UV 0100 and development standard variance DSV 0144 for 700 Tuttle Avenue (4-0)
• Approved use variance UV 0101 for Wellness Center at 506-510 E Market Street with conditions (4-0)
• Withdrawn petition UV 0102 for residential dwelling in I-2 industrial district on E Wabash Avenue
• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission is meeting to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports, and to consider a resolution on capturing incremental assessed valuation. This is a routine meeting with one substantive new business item.

• Resolution to capture incremental assessed valuation
• Approval of minutes from March 18 and April 1, 2025
• Approval of claims and financial reports

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission approved a resolution determining the need to capture incremental assessed valuation, with no excess found by Reedy Financial. The commission also approved minutes from March and April meetings and a list of claims, all by 4-0 votes. Updates were provided on various projects, including annexation, housing, and infrastructure.

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

Plan Commission

The Montgomery County, IN Plan Commission meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025, was canceled because no agenda was provided. The next meeting is set for June 17, 2025.

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and weekly claims, then take up new business including a parking space request, a surplus truck bed, an environmental sampling agreement, and multiple code enforcement work orders. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items with several property-specific enforcement actions.

• Brother's Pizza requesting 3 parking spaces on Green Street for December 13
• Wastewater Dept. surplus of 8ft truck bed from 2018 Ram Truck (VIN#3C6JR7DG9JG171957)
• Agreement with DES Engineering for annual environmental sampling at former landfill site
• Code enforcement work orders: 115 Simpson St, 500 Tinsley Ave, 209 Louise Ave, 408 Hughes St

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a contract with Dr. Mary M. Glass to serve as medical director for the Crawfordsville Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program. The agreement runs from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with automatic one-year renewals, and pays $150 per hour up to $11,000 total. The contract was signed by the mayor and clerk-treasurer on May 21, 2025.

• Approved medical director contract with Dr. Mary M. Glass for MIH (hourly rate $150, max $11,000)
• Contract term set for one year from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, with automatic renewal
• Physician to serve as independent contractor, not employee, for MIH medical director duties

City Council

The Montgomery County City Council will meet on May 12, 2025, to review and vote on several ordinances, including an additional appropriation for the Crawfordsville Street Department. The meeting will also include second readings of ordinances related to alley vacation, city code amendments, and property annexation.

• Additional appropriation for Crawfordsville Street Department (2025)
• Vacating a portion of an alley east of 508 Curtis Street
• Amending City Code Section 33.002 (Meeting Location)
• Annexing approximately 147 acres near St Rd 47 S, Purple Heart Parkway, and US Hwy 231 S

The Crawfordsville Common Council unanimously approved three ordinances: an additional appropriation for the Street Department, an amendment to City Code Section 33.002 regarding meeting location, and the vacation of an alley east of 508 Curtis Street. The council also unanimously approved the annexation of approximately 147 acres near St Rd 47 S, Purple Heart Parkway, and US Hwy 231. The meeting was moved to June 16 due to a travel conflict.

• Approved additional appropriation for Street Department (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #4-2025 amending City Code Section 33.002 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #5-2025 vacating alley east of 508 Curtis Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #6-2025 annexing ~147 acres near St Rd 47 S, Purple Heart Pkwy, US Hwy 231 (unanimous)
• Moved June council meeting to June 16 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Montgomery County Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several items at its May 7, 2025 meeting, including street closures for Chrome & Caffeine events, a surplus truck, and bids for Community Crossings 2025-1. The board will also review a fireworks agreement and a code enforcement work order.

• Randy Caldwell street closure requests for Pike Street at Pike Place on six Sundays for Chrome & Caffeine
• Street Department request to declare a 1996 GMC Topkick Trash Truck as surplus
• Agreement with Forman Blasters for the 2025 Independence Day Fireworks Show in Milligan Park
• Code Enforcement work order request for 1415 Durham Drive owned by Scott & Kelli Bowling
• Opening of bids for Community Crossings 2025-1

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review minutes and claims, then consider several requests for street and sidewalk closures, a dumpster placement, a purchase, an agreement, a change order, and a bid opening. These are routine operational decisions for the city.

• Price Excavating requests to close Grant Street between Walter & S. Blvd for one day
• Tim Jones requests to block half of sidewalk at 220 E. Market Street for one week starting May 1
• Alex Runner requests dumpster at 126 E. Main Street from May 2-5
• Blake Carter requests to close Pike Street at Pike Place on May 17 from 2-10 pm
• Mark Cox requests approval for purchase of a Line Laser Paint Machine

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several routine requests and purchases, including a one-day closure of Grant Avenue for a water main leak, a sidewalk blockage on E. Market Street, a dumpster placement on E. Main Street, a $15,185 line laser paint machine, a 5-year engineering agreement not to exceed $40,000, and a $35,000 change order for the Shelly Drain Project. Proposals for the Brownfields Grant were opened and taken under advisement. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Grant Avenue closure for water main leak (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk blockage at 220 E. Market Street for one week (unanimous)
• Approved dumpster placement at 126 E. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved $15,185 line laser paint machine purchase (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year engineering agreement with Commonwealth Engineering, not to exceed $40,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 change order for Shelly Drain Project (unanimous)
• Took Brownfields Grant proposals under advisement (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The City of Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission will not meet as scheduled on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, because there is no quorum. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard accessibility information, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and weekly claims, then will consider several street and sidewalk closure requests, a parking spot block, and a dumpster placement. These are routine operational decisions for events and maintenance in Crawfordsville.

• Close Pike Street at Pike Place for HUE event Sept 6 until 9:30 pm
• Block 3 parking spots at 200 E. Pike Street April 24 for tree stump grinding
• Close sidewalk at Masonic Temple (Washington Street) for lift starting April 28
• Place dumpster at 506 W. Pike Street May 1-2
• Close Pike Street at Pike Place for Farmer's Market May 3-Sept 27, 6am-2pm

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several requests, including street closures for a HUE event, a sidewalk closure at the Masonic Temple, and a dumpster placement. They also approved the weekly Farmer's Market street closure for the season. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Pike Street closure at Pike Place for HUE event on Sept 6 (unanimous)
• Approved blocking 3 parking spots at 200 E. Pike St for tree stump grinding (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk closure at Masonic Temple (Washington St) from Apr 28 to Jun 30 (unanimous)
• Approved dumpster placement at 506 W. Pike St on May 1-2 (unanimous)
• Approved Pike Street at Pike Place closure for Farmer's Market every Saturday May 3-Sep 27 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and weekly claims, then consider a resolution authorizing a master lease purchase agreement for the Crawfordsville Street Department. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2025
• Approval of claims for week of April 14, 2025
• Resolution authorizing master lease purchase agreement for Crawfordsville Street Department

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two use variance requests: one to allow a single-family dwelling in an industrial zone and another to allow an appliance store in a residential zone. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and an informational update from city administration.

• Use variance (UV 0098) by Habitat for Humanity to allow a single-family dwelling in an I-1 industrial district at parcel north of 507 Lafayette Avenue
• Use variance (UV 0099) by Fabiola Jimenez to allow an appliance store in an R-3 residential district at 301 E College Street
• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2025 meeting
• Informational update by City Administration

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a use variance for Habitat for Humanity to build a single-family home in an industrial zone, and approved a use variance for an appliance store in a residential zone with conditions. Both motions passed 5-0. The board also approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved use variance UV 0098 for Habitat for Humanity to build a single-family home north of 507 Lafayette Avenue (5-0)
• Approved use variance UV 0099 for Fabiola Jimenez to operate an appliance store at 301 E College Street, with conditions including no outside storage, rear loading, limited hours, and 4 sq ft signage (5-0)
• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County, IN Redevelopment Commission meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025 was canceled because no agenda was provided. The next meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025.

Plan Commission

The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission will not meet on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, due to lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for May 20, 2025. This notice also includes standard ADA accommodation contact information for the Crawfordsville Planning Department.

• April 15, 2025 meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025
• ADA accommodation contact: Crawfordsville Planning Department, 300 East Pike Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council is holding a public hearing and first reading on annexing approximately 147 acres at St Rd 47 S, Purple Heart Parkway, and US Hwy 231 S, along with a proposed annexation fiscal plan. The council will also take first readings on an ordinance to change the city code meeting location and an ordinance vacating an alley east of 508 Curtis Street. Other business includes approving March minutes and acknowledging monthly financial reports.

• Public hearing and first reading to annex ~147 acres at St Rd 47 S, Purple Heart Parkway, and US Hwy 231 S (Parcel 54-10-07-700-044.001-025, 54-10-18-500-002.0)
• Resolution approving proposed annexation fiscal plan
• First reading of ordinance to amend City Code Section 33.002 (meeting location)
• First reading of ordinance vacating north-south alley east of 508 Curtis Street (Highland Park subdivision lots 1, 2 & 42)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on routine items including minutes and claims, and consider requests for a street closure, surplus of a trash truck, and streetlight approvals.

• Price Excavating requests closing Water Street on April 15 at Ben Hur
• Street Department requests surplus of 1994 GMC Topkick Trash Truck (VIN#1GDP7HIJ4RJ502027)
• CEL&P approval for Diamond Ridge streetlights
• CEL&P approval for phase 1 streetlights at Hawkview/Arbor Homes

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved all items on the agenda. This included a temporary closure of Water Street for valve replacement, the surplus of a non-running 1994 trash truck, and the addition of 27 street lights to the city's account for two developments. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Water Street closure from Pike to Main on April 15 for valve replacement
• Approved surplus of 1994 GMC Topkick Trash Truck (VIN#IGDP7HIJ4RJ502027)
• Approved adding 19 street lights for Diamond Ridge due to annexation
• Approved adding 8 street lights for Hawkview/Arbor Homes development phase I
• Approved minutes from April 2, 2025
• Approved claims from April 7, 2025

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will consider several items, including an ordinance to annex approximately 147 acres near State Road 47 South, Purple Heart Parkway, and US Highway 231 South, along with a related fiscal plan resolution. The council will also vote on vacating a north-south alley east of 508 Curtis Street and amending city code to change the meeting location. These are the main substantive actions on the agenda.

• Ordinance to annex ~147 acres at State Road 47 South, Purple Heart Parkway, and US Highway 231 South (Parcel 54-10-07-700-044.001-025, 54-10-18-500-002.0)
• Resolution approving proposed annexation fiscal plan
• Ordinance vacating north-south alley east of 508 Curtis Street (Highland Park subdivision lots 1, 2 & 42)
• Ordinance amending City Code Section 33.002 (meeting location)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes from March 19 and claims for March 24–31. New business includes route approval for a 5K race, Pike Street closure requests, and cost-sharing for the utility billing office. The board will also consider a master lease purchase agreement for the fire department and a vehicle purchase agreement for the police department.

• Approval of claims for March 24 & March 31, 2025
• Dale Petrie requesting approval of 5K Road Race route on April 27, 8:00–9:30 am
• Virginia Services requesting Pike Street closure at Pike Place on April 5, 12:00–3:00 pm
• Cost sharing agreement for operation of utility billing office
• Resolution authorizing master lease purchase agreement for Crawfordsville Fire Department

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved multiple items, including a master lease purchase agreement with PNC for a fire engine costing approximately $855,600.55, and accepted a quote from John Jones for five 2023 Dodge Chargers for the police department at $217,837.50 with trade-ins. Several street closures for community events were also approved, along with a cost-sharing agreement for utility billing services.

• Approved minutes from March 19, 2025
• Approved claims from March 24 and March 31, 2025
• Approved 5K road race route for First Christian Church on April 27
• Approved Strawberry Festival requests (same as past years)
• Approved closing Pike Street at Pike Place on April 5 from 12-3
• Approved street closures for Easter Egg Hunt on April 12
• Approved cost sharing agreement for utility billing office
• Approved master lease purchase agreement with PNC for fire engine (~$855,600.55)

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission will consider bids for mowing and landscaping services at Commerce Park. Three companies submitted bids for each service, with the lowest bids being $6,800 for mowing and $7,400 for landscaping. The commission will decide whether to award the contracts at this meeting.

• Mowing bids: Ervin Property Management $13,000; Sugar Creek Lawn and Hardscapes $6,800; Crawfordsville Outdoor $6,800
• Landscaping bids: Ervin Property Management $12,500; Sugar Creek Lawn and Hardscapes $13,800; Crawfordsville Outdoor $7,400
• Next meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The City of Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission will not hold its scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, due to unforeseen circumstances. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard accessibility information, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for March 26, 2025

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a resolution adopting a new schedule of permit and administrative fees for the Department of Planning & Building Services, and a matching grant agreement for local roads and bridges. They will also review requests for street closures and other routine business.

• Resolution adopting Department of Planning & Building Services Schedule of Permit and Administrative Fees
• Local roads and bridges matching grant agreement
• Request to close Pike Street at Pike Place on April 20, 10am-2pm for Chrome & Coffee event
• Knight of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive request
• Approval of claims for week of March 17, 2025

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several items, including a $688,176.80 local roads and bridges match grant agreement, a resolution adopting a schedule of permit and administrative fees, and street closure and intersection use requests for community events. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from March 12, 2025
• Approved claims from March 17, 2025
• Approved closing Pike Street at Pike Place for Chrome & Coffee event on April 20, 10am-2pm
• Approved Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive intersection use on April 25-26
• Approved resolution adopting department of planning & billing services fee schedule
• Approved $688,176.80 local roads and bridges match grant agreement

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Montgomery County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve minutes from December 2024 and hear a special exception request for a second single-family dwelling on a single parcel in an R-1 residential zone at 208 N Englewood Drive. The board will also receive an informational update from city administration.

• Special exception request (SE 0068) for second single-family dwelling at 208 N Englewood Drive in R-1 zoning district

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception allowing a second single-family dwelling on a single parcel in an R-1 residential district at 208 N Englewood Drive. The vote was 5-0. The approval includes conditions that permits be obtained and that the second dwelling be registered with the City's Rental Registration Program if it becomes a rental. The board also approved the December 18, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved special exception for second dwelling at 208 N Englewood Drive (5-0)
• Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Plan Commission

The City of Crawfordsville Plan Commission will not meet on March 18, 2025, due to lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for April 15, 2025. This notice is procedural only.

• March 18, 2025 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: April 15, 2025

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission is meeting to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports, and to receive and consider bids for landscaping and mowing at Commerce Park. They will also review the 2024 spending report and receive updates from the mayor and economic development director. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Receive and consider bids for Commerce Park Landscaping
• Receive and consider bids for Commerce Park Mowing
• 2024 Spending Report
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025
• Update from Mayor Todd Barton

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Montgomery County Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on routine items like minutes and claims, then consider several requests: a 5K route, a dumpster placement, a sidewalk closure, and a street light. They will also open bids for a Brownfields Project and discuss the ADA Transition Plan.

• Open received bids for a Brownfields Project
• Scott Voliva, Boys & Girls Club, route request for a 5K
• Sherry Morton: dumpster at 604 Kentucky Street for one week starting March 12
• Tim Brigham: close sidewalk around Monument from March 17 to April 28
• CEL&P street light request at the courthouse

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several routine requests, including a 5K race route, a temporary dumpster placement, a sidewalk closure around the courthouse monument, and a street light installation. All bids for the Brownfields Project were rejected. The ADA Transition Plan was presented for public comment.

• Approved 5K route on Whitlock and through Pleasant Meadows for May 10 (unanimous)
• Approved dumpster at 604 Kentucky Street for one week starting March 12 (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk closure around courthouse monument from March 17 to May 5 (unanimous)
• Approved street light at courthouse; county pays installation, city pays monthly (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Brownfields Project

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will hold second readings on two ordinances: one adopting the 2024 S-28 supplement to the city code, and another adopting text amendments to the subdivision and zoning ordinances. The council will also acknowledge receipt of the 2024 Main Street annual report and handle routine items like minutes and financial reports.

• Second reading: Ordinance adopting 2024 S-28 Supplement to Code of Ordinances
• Second reading: Ordinance adopting text amendments to Subdivision Control and Zoning Ordinances
• Resolution acknowledging 2024 Crawfordsville Main Street Annual Report
• Approval of February 10, 2025 minutes
• Acknowledgment of monthly financial reports

The Crawfordsville Common Council unanimously adopted two ordinances: the 2024 S-28 Supplement to the Code of Ordinances and text amendments to the Subdivision Control and Zoning Ordinances. The council also approved a resolution acknowledging the 2024 Main Street Annual Report and nominated Mike Brier to the Redevelopment Commission.

• Adopted Ordinance #2-2025 (2024 S-28 Code Supplement) unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance #3-2025 (Zoning Text Amendments) unanimously
• Approved Resolution #4-2025 (2024 Main Street Annual Report) unanimously
• Nominated Mike Brier to the Redevelopment Commission

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review routine items (minutes, claims) and discuss requests from Crawfordsville Main Street regarding First Fridays and Lunch on the Plaza. They will also consider a street closure request for a Spring Open House and agreements with HWC and TreeKeeper.

• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2025
• Approval of claims for week of March 3, 2025
• Request to close N. Green St. from the Alley to Market St. on March 15, 8am-7pm for Spring Open House
• Agreement between the City and HWC
• Software agreement between the City and TreeKeeper

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved multiple event-related street closures and plaza uses, including First Friday closures on Pike Street, Lunch on the Plaza events, and a N. Green Street closure for a Spring Open House. It also approved an updated agreement with HWC for the City Engineer and a $2,500 annual software agreement with TreeKeeper. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved First Friday street closures on Pike Street (June 6, Aug 1, Sep 1) with barricades and no parking sign
• Approved Lunch on the Plaza plaza use (June 20, July 18, Aug 15)
• Approved N. Green Street closure for Spring Open House (March 15, 8am-7pm)
• Approved updated City Engineer agreement with HWC
• Approved $2,500 TreeKeeper software agreement

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council is meeting to handle routine fiscal affairs, ordinances, and petitions. The only substantive item is a resolution to acknowledge receipt of the 2024 Crawfordsville Main Street Annual Report. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering traffic, parking, safety, annexation, and miscellaneous items, with no specific actions detailed.

• Resolution acknowledging receipt of the 2024 Crawfordsville Main Street Annual Report

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including electing officers, approving minutes, and reviewing financial reports. They will also consider adopting the 2025 work plan and discuss potential National Register districts. The meeting is open to the public with accommodations available upon request.

• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2025
• Consideration of 2025 Work Plan adoption
• Discussion of potential National Register districts
• Next meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025

The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission approved the 2025 Work Plan as amended, adding a March deadline for loan program updates. The commission also discussed replenishing grant and loan funding, potential National Register Districts, and received training on livestreaming meetings. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved January 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Acknowledged financial report (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Work Plan as amended with March deadline for loan program updates (5-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several items, including approving a 5K race route on Traction Road, closing a lane on Oak Street for street work, and adopting new utility standards. They will also approve minutes and claims, and discuss a fund transfer and a resolution on electronic publications.

• Approval of claims for the week of February 24, 2025
• Gary Smith, Iron Smith Gym, requests approval of a 5K route on Traction Road on April 26, 8-10 am
• Street Commissioner requests closing northbound lane on Oak Street from Pike to 136 all day starting tomorrow
• Crawfordsville Fire Department fund-to-fund transfer
• Resolution adopting sanitary sewer, storm, and street utilities standards and specifications

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve routine minutes and claims, then hear new business including street-closure requests for a Child Abuse Awareness event and a Pride Festival, equipment purchases, wastewater quotes, and several service agreements.

• Pike Street closure at Pike Place on April 24, 4–8 pm for Child Abuse Awareness Month
• Pike Street closure at Pike Place and possible Walnut closure on September 28, 9 am–9 pm for Pride Festival
• Surplus Hustler zero-turn mower and purchase Kubota zero-turn mower
• Wastewater Department truck quotes
• Crawfordsville Farmers’ Market management services agreement

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved multiple items, including street closures for two events, the surplus and replacement of a lawn mower, a wastewater truck purchase, a farmers market agreement, a grant administration agreement, a paving agreement with Midwest Paving, and performance/maintenance bonds for Hawkview Section 1. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved closing Pike Street at Pike Place on April 24 for Child Abuse Awareness month
• Approved closing Pike Street at Pike Place on September 28 for Pride Festival
• Approved surplus of Hustler zero turn lawn mower
• Approved purchase of Kubota zero turn lawn mower for $14,698.72 with $3,200 credit
• Approved wastewater truck quote from York, Crawfordsville for $42,705
• Approved farmers market management agreement at $16/hour, not to exceed $6,000
• Approved grant administration agreement with Crawfordsville Masonic Temple Foundation
• Approved paving agreement with Midwest Paving for $490,813.83, split 50% with INDOT

Board of Zoning Appeals

The City of Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, due to lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for March 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for decision or discussion.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• Next meeting: March 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission is meeting to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports, and to discuss proposed changes to mowing and landscaping specifications for the Crawfordsville Commerce Park. The meeting also includes updates from the mayor and an economic development report.

• Proposed Crawfordsville Commerce Park mowing and landscaping specification changes
• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2025
• Approval of claims and financial reports
• Update from Mayor Todd Barton
• Economic Development Report from Cheryl Morphew

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission approved updated mowing and landscaping specifications for Commerce Park and voted to post the contracts for bid, with bids to be considered at the March meeting. The commission also approved the January meeting minutes and claims as submitted. Mayor Barton provided updates on various projects, including the Ben Hur building, Early Learning Center, and Schenck Road.

• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims as submitted (3-0)
• Approved Commerce Park mowing and landscaping specifications (3-0)
• Posted Commerce Park mowing and landscaping contracts for bid (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Montgomery County Plan Commission is holding a regular meeting with only procedural items: approving minutes, old and new business, and a training update. No specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of January 21, 2025 minutes
• 2025 training update
• Informational update by City Administration
• Next meeting scheduled for March 18, 2025

The Crawfordsville Plan Commission met on February 18, 2025, with four members present. They approved the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (4-0). No old or new business was discussed; the meeting included a training on the commission's role and an update that the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) continues to progress.

• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a second reading of an ordinance to annex approximately 1.14 acres at 368 West 150 South and associated right-of-way. The council will also consider first readings of ordinances adopting text amendments to the Subdivision Control and Zoning Ordinances and enacting the 2024 S-28 Supplement to the Code of Ordinances. Additionally, they will vote on a resolution approving a Parks and Recreation INDOT grant application for the Sunshine Vans Program and acknowledge the annual rental registration report.

• Second reading: annexation of 1.14 acres at 368 West 150 South
• First reading: text amendments to Subdivision Control and Zoning Ordinances
• First reading: 2024 S-28 Supplement to Code of Ordinances
• Resolution approving INDOT grant application for Sunshine Vans Program
• Acknowledgment of 2024 Rental Registration Program Annual Report

The Crawfordsville Common Council approved the annexation of approximately 1.14 acres at 368 West 150 South and associated right-of-way, passing the ordinance on second, third, and final readings unanimously. The council also approved resolutions for an INDOT grant application for the Sunshine Vans Program and receipt of the 2024 Rental Registration Program Annual Report. Two ordinances passed first reading: one adopting the 2024 S-28 Supplement to the Code of Ordinances and one adopting text amendments to subdivision and zoning ordinances. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved annexation ordinance for 1.14 acres at 368 West 150 South (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for INDOT grant application for Sunshine Vans Program (unanimous)
• Approved resolution acknowledging receipt of 2024 Rental Registration Annual Report (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of ordinance adopting 2024 S-28 Supplement to Code of Ordinances (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of ordinance adopting text amendments to Subdivision Control and Zoning Ordinances (unanimous)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes and claims, then discuss bids for the Community Crossings 2024-2 paving project. New business includes a dumpster placement request, a utility refund, a storm water variance for school improvements, and a planning agreement for public transportation.

• Discuss bids for Community Crossings 2024-2 paving
• Roger Azar requests dumpster at 207/209 E. Main Street for one week
• Refund request for 1450 Darlington Ave, SG Group LLC, $322.96
• Variance request from storm water requirements for parking and batting cage improvements at Crawfordsville High School
• Agreement with RLS & Associates for public transportation and Sunshine Van Program planning

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a paving contract with Midwest Paving for $490,813.83, a dumpster placement request, a utility refund, a storm water variance for Crawfordsville High School, and a planning agreement with RLS & Associates. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Midwest Paving bid for Community Crossings paving at $490,813.83
• Approved dumpster placement at 207/209 E. Main Street for one week
• Approved utility refund of $322.96 for 1450 Darlington Ave. (SG Group, LLC)
• Approved storm water variance for Crawfordsville High School parking and batting cage improvements
• Approved RLS & Associates planning agreement not to exceed $29,965.35

City Council

The Crawfordsville City Council will consider several fiscal and ordinance items, including a resolution to apply for an INDOT grant for the Parks and Recreation Department's Sunshine Vans program, and an ordinance adopting text amendments to the Subdivision Control and Zoning Ordinances. They will also acknowledge the 2024 Rental Registration Program Annual Report and adopt the 2024 S-28 Supplement to the Code of Ordinances.

• Resolution approving INDOT grant application for Sunshine Vans program
• Resolution acknowledging 2024 Crawfordsville Rental Registration Program Annual Report
• Ordinance adopting 2024 S-28 Supplement to the Code of Ordinances
• Ordinance adopting text amendments to Subdivision Control and Zoning Ordinances

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve routine minutes and claims, then take up new contracts including an HVAC management deal with Abbott Controls and a demolition order for 802 Mill Street. Public hearings, surplus requests, and paving-bid openings are also on the agenda.

• Emergency demolition order at 802 Mill Street
• HVAC system management agreement with Abbott Controls for Fusion 54
• 2025 agreement with Crawfordsville Main Street
• Community Crossings 2024-2 Paving bid opening

The Board of Public Works and Safety affirmed an emergency demolition order for 802 Mill Street, with the $4,820 cost to be paid by the property owners. They also approved several agreements, including HVAC management at Fusion 54, a Crawfordsville Main Street contract, a Historic Landmarks Foundation agreement, a Hay-Bush contract for the Masonic Cornerstone project, and a request to surplus a Snap-On roll cart. Bids for the Community Crossings 2024-2 paving project were opened and taken under advisement.

• Affirmed emergency demolition order at 802 Mill Street ($4,820, paid by property owners)
• Approved one-year HVAC management agreement with Abbott Controls for Fusion 54 ($2,546)
• Approved agreement with Crawfordsville Main Street ($82,000 plus $5,631 for Pike Place landscaping)
• Approved agreement with Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana ($6,000)
• Approved surplus of Snap-On roll cart (serial #V420029A)
• Approved agreement with Hay-Bush for Masonic Cornerstone project ($202,130.33, READI funds)
• Took Community Crossings 2024-2 paving bids under advisement (7 bids received)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve minutes from January 8 and claims for January 13–20. Under new business, Wabash College requests temporary street closures and a traffic-direction change on Harry Freedman Street for utility work. The board will also consider a fee schedule amendment for POTW lab sampling charges.

• Approve claims for week of Jan 13 & Jan 20
• Close south side of Harry Freedman St for utility work
• Make north side of Harry Freedman St two-way traffic
• Amend POTW lab sampling charges and fees for industrial users

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a request from Wabash College to close the south side of Harry Freedman for utility work and make the north side two-way traffic. It also approved an amendment to the POTW lab sampling charges, raising the phosphorus rate from $22 to $25.30. Minutes and claims were approved as routine items.

• Approved minutes from January 8, 2025
• Approved claims from January 20, 2025
• Approved Wabash College request to close south side of Harry Freedman for utility work and make north side two-way traffic
• Approved resolution amending POTW lab sampling charges, phosphorus rate increased from $22 to $25.30

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business including election of officers, approval of minutes, and financial reports. They will also consider the 2025 work plan and discuss updates to loan program documents. The meeting is open to the public with accommodations available upon request.

• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024
• Consideration of 2025 work plan
• Discussion of loan program document updates

The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission met in special session and approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the financial report. Officers were elected for the coming term. The 2025 Work Plan was presented but adoption was deferred to the February meeting.

• Approved January 22, 2025 agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial report (5-0)
• Elected Becky Hankins as President, Sue Lucas as Vice President, Emily Race as Treasurer (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Montgomery County Plan Commission is meeting to conduct routine business, including electing officers and approving minutes. The main item is a discussion of proposed text amendments to the Subdivision Control Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific details or dollar amounts provided.

• Election of officers
• Approval of December 17, 2024 minutes
• Proposed text amendments to Subdivision Control Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance
• 2025 training discussion
• Informational update by City Administration

The Crawfordsville Plan Commission voted 6-0 to recommend two text amendments to the City Council: one clarifying that all fees under the Subdivision Control Ordinance must be paid in full before permits or approvals, including costs for subsequent engineering reviews; and another amending the Zoning Ordinance. The commission also retained its officers, approved prior minutes, and tabled a training session to February. No public comments were made.

• Retained officers: Joyce Burnette (President), Ron Henricks (Vice President), Kathryn Fisher (Secretary) (6-0)
• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended Subdivision Control Ordinance fee text amendment to City Council (6-0)
• Recommended Zoning Ordinance text amendment to City Council (6-0)
• Tabled training session to February meeting (6-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission will hold its regular meeting, including election of officers, approval of minutes, claims, and financial reports. The main new business is a discussion of bids for mowing and landscaping at the Crawfordsville Commerce Park for 2025. Updates will be provided by Mayor Todd Barton and Economic Development Director Cheryl Morphew.

• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2024
• Discussion of bids for 2025 Crawfordsville Commerce Park mowing and landscaping
• Update from Mayor Todd Barton
• Economic Development Report from Cheryl Morphew

The Crawfordsville Redevelopment Commission held a regular meeting on January 21, 2025, electing Virginia Servies as President, Conrad Harvey as Vice President, and Thomas Neal as Secretary, all by 3-0 votes. The commission approved the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. No substantive decisions were made on new business; discussion on 2025 mowing and landscaping was deferred pending a staff report.

• Elected Virginia Servies as President (3-0)
• Elected Conrad Harvey as Vice President (3-0)
• Elected Thomas Neal as Secretary (3-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The City of Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals canceled its January 15, 2025 meeting because no agenda was prepared. The next meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

The Montgomery County City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to annex approximately 1.14 acres at 368 West 150 South, along with a resolution approving the annexation fiscal plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, and appointments to the Utility Service Board and Redevelopment Commission.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to annex 1.14 acres at 368 West 150 South
• Resolution approving proposed annexation fiscal plan
• Election of 2025 Council President
• Utility Service Board appointment (4-year term)
• Redevelopment Commission appointments (1-year term)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on minutes and claims, then discuss an unsafe building order for 117 E. Market Street. New business includes a street closure request by Wabash College for a crane operation, several agreements with individuals and companies, and the acceptance of streets in Diamond Ridge Subdivision.

• Unsafe Building Order - 117 E. Market Street
• Street closure at Crawford and Milligan intersection for transformer installation
• Agreement with Brandbutter Creative LLC
• Acceptance of Diamond Ridge Subdivision streets: Crestwood Ave., Diamond Ln., Bentley Dr., Abbey Ln., Driftwood Ave.
• Agreements with Jenna Morello, Anthony Brooks, Wes Arbaca

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved all items on the agenda, including lifting an unsafe building order, a street closure for Wabash College, a contract with Brandbutter Creative, an agreement with Ratcliff Inc. and Diamond Ridge HOA, accepting five streets as city streets, and three downtown wall mural agreements. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from December 31, 2024
• Approved claims from January 6, 2025
• Lifted unsafe building order for 117 E. Market Street
• Approved street closure at Crawford and Milligan intersection for Wabash College transformer work
• Approved agreement with Brandbutter Creative, LLC not to exceed $17,915.50
• Approved agreement with Ratcliff Inc. and Diamond Ridge HOA for subdivision streets and common area maintenance
• Accepted Crestwood Ave., Diamond Ln., Bentley Dr., Abby Ln., and Driftwood Ave. as city streets
• Approved three $750 downtown wall mural agreements (Jenna Morello, Anthony Brooks, Wes Arbaca)