Washington, IN

Park Board Meeting

The Washington Park Board will hear three public requests: a time capsule at the Hill of Heroes, permission to help at an event with a waiver at the commons, and use of the Community Building with a fee waiver for a Veterans Day Ceremony. The board will also review minutes, financial reports, and the superintendent's report, which covers the upcoming Grub, Grooves and Brews event and pool season-end items.

• Marsha Dyer (American Legion) requests time capsule at Hill of Heroes; also to discuss burn pit
• Brandy Weiland requests permission to help at an event with waiver at the commons
• Merv Cummins (VFW) requests Community Building use with fee waiver for Veterans Day Ceremony
• Grub, Grooves and Brews event scheduled for Sept. 4th
• Pool closed for season; liner replacement and pool slides under review

Park Board Meeting

The Washington, IN Park Board will hear public requests, including a time capsule at the Hill of Heroes, a waiver for an event at the commons, and a fee waiver for a Veterans Day ceremony. The board will also receive the superintendent's report on the upcoming Grub, Grooves and Brews event and pool maintenance issues.

• Marsha Dyer (American Legion) requests time capsule at Hill of Heroes and discusses burn pit
• Brandy Weiland requests permission to help at an event with waiver at the commons
• Merv Cummins (VFW) requests Community Building use with fee waiver for Veterans Day Ceremony
• Grub, Grooves and Brews event scheduled for Sept. 4th
• Pool closed for season; liner replacement and slides under consideration

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Common Council will hold final readings on a municipal wheel tax ordinance and a temporary moratorium on data centers, and introduce several ordinances including 2027 compensation for city officers, employees, firefighters, and police. The council will also hear funding requests from seven non-profit organizations and consider a resolution to transfer funds in the Park Department.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 10-2026 imposing a municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle license excise tax
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 12-2026 establishing a temporary development moratorium on data centers
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 16-2026 fixing 2027 compensation for city officers, employees, and appointed positions
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 17-2026 fixing 2027 compensation for firefighters and police officers
• Funding requests from Connections, Daviess County Emergency Management, RSVP, Senior & Family Services, Washington Little League, Washington Soccer Federation, and Youth First

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve prior minutes, review claims, and consider a request from Bethany Christian Church to close S.E. 3rd Street between Main and South Streets on Sunday, September 6th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a fellowship event at the Commons. The meeting follows the Common Council meeting in Council Chambers at 200 Harned Avenue.

• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2026 regular meeting
• Discussion/approval of claims submitted
• Request from Bethany Christian Church to close S.E. 3rd Street between Main and South Streets on Sept. 6, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. for a fellowship event

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Common Council will hold final readings on a municipal wheel tax and a temporary moratorium on data centers, and introduce ordinances setting 2027 compensation for city officers, employees, firefighters, police, and elected officials. The council will also hear funding requests from seven non-profit organizations.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 10-2026 imposing a municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle license excise tax
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 12-2026 establishing a temporary development moratorium on data centers
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 16-2026 fixing 2027 compensation for officers, employees, and appointed positions
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 17-2026 fixing 2027 compensation for firefighters and police officers
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 8-2026 fixing 2027 salaries of elected officials

Public Hearing #1 Municipal Wheel Tax Motor Vehicle Excise Tax

The Washington Common Council is holding the first of two public hearings to consider Ordinance No. 10-2026, which would impose a municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle excise tax. The hearing is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers. No decision is being made at this hearing; it is for public input only.

• Ordinance No. 10-2026: municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle excise tax
• Public Hearing #1 of 2; second hearing to follow immediately

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider approving claims and a request from Bethany Christian Church to close S.E. 3rd Street between Main and South Streets on September 6th for a fellowship event. The meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026, following the Common Council meeting.

• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2026, regular meeting
• Discussion/approval of claims submitted
• Request from Bethany Christian Church to close S.E. 3rd Street between Main and South Streets on September 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Public Hearing - Proposed Temporary Development Moratorium on Data Centers

The Washington Common Council is holding the second public hearing on Ordinance No. 12-2026, which proposes a temporary development moratorium on data centers. The hearing will take place on August 10, 2026, in the Common Council Chambers at 200 Harned Avenue, immediately following the 6:30 p.m. first public hearing. No decision is being made at this hearing; it is for public input only.

• Ordinance No. 12-2026: proposed temporary development moratorium on data centers

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to review claims and two specific requests. These include a temporary road closure and a water main agreement.

• Request to close N.E. 2nd Street from Hefron Street to Flora Street on August 2nd for Washington Catholic Schools
• Water main and repair agreement with Bethany Christian Church
• Approval of claims submitted

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Washington, IN Common Council will meet on July 27, 2026, to consider ordinances on a municipal wheel tax, new speed limits on certain streets, and a temporary moratorium on data center development. The council will also review resolutions for fund transfers in Animal Control, Garbage & Trash, and the Swimming Pool, and hear tax abatement renewal requests from multiple businesses.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 10-2026 imposing a municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle license excise tax
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 11-2026 establishing new speed limits on certain streets
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 12-2026 creating a temporary moratorium on data center development
• Resolution No. 7-2026 authorizing a transfer of funds in Animal Control
• Resolution No. 8-2026 authorizing a transfer of funds in Garbage & Trash

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Washington Common Council will meet to approve minutes, hear claims, and vote on three resolutions transferring funds between departments. They will also introduce a new wheel tax ordinance, finalize speed limit changes on certain streets, and introduce a temporary moratorium on data center development. Additionally, the council will consider tax abatement renewal requests for multiple local businesses.

• Resolution No. 7-2026: Transfer of funds in Animal Control
• Resolution No. 8-2026: Transfer of funds in Garbage & Trash
• Resolution No. 9-2026: Transfer of funds in the Swimming Pool
• Ordinance No. 10-2026: Introduction of municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle license excise tax
• Ordinance No. 12-2026: Introduction of temporary development moratorium on data centers

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to review claims and a water main repair agreement. The board is also discussing a request to close a section of N.E. 2nd Street for a community event.

• Request to close N.E. 2nd Street from Hefron Street to Flora Street on August 2nd
• Water main and repair agreement with Bethany Christian Church
• Approval of submitted claims

2027 Budget Workshop

The Washington City Council is conducting a budget workshop to review proposed 2027 budgets for multiple city departments. The workshop includes presentations from departments such as Police, Fire, Transit, Animal Control, and Economic Development. No final decisions are expected at this workshop; it is a discussion and review session.

• Police, Local Law Enforcement, Police Pension, and Forfeiture & Seized Assets budget review at 5:55 PM
• Fire & Fire Pension budget review at 5:45 PM
• Park/Waterpark budget review at 6:15 PM
• Transit budget presentation by Becky at 5:25 PM
• Economic Development, Cumulative Capital Development & Engineering at 7:15 PM

2027 Budget Workshop

The City Council is holding a 2027 budget workshop. Representatives from the mayor’s office, insurance, transit, animal control, fire, police, parks, IT, law, planning, public works, economic development and other departments will present their budget needs and proposals. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information sharing.

• Opening and comments by Mayor Rhoads
• Presentation by Marilyn with Thompson Insurance
• Becky presentation on Transit
• Fire & Fire Pension discussion
• Police, Local Law Enforcement, Police Pension, Forfeiture & Seized Assets discussion

Redevelopment Commission Meeting

Park Board Meeting

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Washington Common Council will vote on three ordinances: a final reading of Ordinance No. 9‑2026 amending officer and employee compensation, introduction of Ordinance No. 10‑2026 creating a municipal wheel tax and motor‑vehicle license excise tax, and introduction of Ordinance No. 11‑2026 establishing new speed limits on certain city streets. The meeting also includes a written presentation of claims and a discussion of the city’s Bike and Pedestrian plan.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 9‑2026 to amend compensation for officers, employees, and appointed positions for 2026
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 10‑2026 imposing a municipal wheel tax and motor‑vehicle license excise tax and creating related funds
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 11‑2026 establishing new speed limits on certain city streets
• Written presentation of claims
• Discussion of the Bike and Pedestrian plan by Bob Grewe, Executive Director, DCEDC

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety will discuss and potentially approve a water main and repair agreement with Bethany Christian Church. Other items include salary and position changes in the Water and Wastewater Departments, renewal of the engineering services agreement with Ed Barnett, approval of claims, and minutes from the prior meeting.

• Water main and repair agreement with Bethany Christian Church
• Salary/position changes in Water and Wastewater Departments
• Renewal of Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Services Agreement with Ed Barnett
• Approval of claims submitted
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2026

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety will address routine administrative items alongside specific operational decisions. Members are set to review a water main repair agreement with Bethany Christian Church, adjust salaries and positions for Water and Wastewater Department staff, and renew an engineering services contract with Ed Barnett. These actions determine how local utility infrastructure is maintained, which department roles are filled, and which external professionals manage municipal engineering work.

• Water main and repair agreement with Bethany Christian Church
• Salary and position changes for the Water and Wastewater Departments
• Renewal of Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Services Agreement with Ed Barnett
• Approval of minutes from the June 22, 2026 regular meeting
• Discussion and approval of submitted claims

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Common Council will review ordinances regarding municipal wheel and motor vehicle license taxes. The meeting also includes a final reading of an ordinance to amend employee and officer compensation.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 9-2026 regarding officer and employee compensation
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 10-2026 imposing a municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle license excise tax
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 11-2026 establishing new speed limits on certain city streets
• Presentation by Bob Grewe regarding the Bike and Pedestrian plan

Planning Commission Meeting

The Washington Planning Commission will consider a temporary two‑year development moratorium that would pause acceptance, processing, and approval of all applications, permits, and approvals for data center development, construction, or operation in both incorporated and unincorporated areas of the city. The moratorium is intended to allow time to study potential impacts and develop regulations to be incorporated into revisions of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The commission will also approve the minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting and address any other business.

• Approval of the minutes of the June 10, 2026 meeting
• Consideration of a temporary two‑year development moratorium on data center projects
• Discussion of incorporating study findings into the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance
• Other business

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

The Washington Board of Zoning Appeals will consider six special exception requests at its June 24 meeting. Items include a fence exceeding height limit and a two-year parking lot timeline for a golf cart business, a front yard setback reduction for a shed, a recreational garage height variance, a front porch encroachment, and a rear wall encroachment for a fitness center.

• SE-7-26 & SE-8-26: M&K Sales LLC requests fence height variance and two-year parking lot timeline at 202 SE 4th St and 303 S State Rd 57.
• SE-12-26: Jaylon Knepp seeks 24-foot front yard setback reduction for shed at 1006 Maxwell Avenue.
• SE-14-26: Joe Singleton requests height variance for recreational garage at 1471 N Sugarland Road.
• SE-15-26: Audrey Latham seeks porch encroachment into front setback at 408 NE 18th Street.
• SE-16-26: Torres Real Estate LLC requests rear wall encroachment for fitness center on parcel 14-10-34-103-033.000-017.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Washington Plan Commission will decide on a temporary two-year moratorium on data center development in the city and its unincorporated areas. The pause is meant to study potential impacts and update regulations and the comprehensive plan.

• Consideration of a temporary two-year development moratorium on data center applications and permits within the city and unincorporated areas.

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety will discuss and vote on a request to close S.E. 4th St. on July 2 for a community barbecue, consider salary/position changes in the Water and Park Departments, and approve claims and minutes from the prior meeting.

• Street closure request from Vanessa Phillips (Rise Peer Recovery) for S.E. 4th St. south to the curve on July 2, 8 am – 4 pm for a Community Barbeque.
• Salary/position changes in the Water Department.
• Salary/position changes in the Park Department.
• Approval of claims submitted.
• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2026 regular meeting.

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Common Council will introduce Ordinance No. 9-2026, which amends the 2026 compensation schedule for officers, employees, and certain appointed positions. The council will also discuss potential changes to Animal Ordinance 91.02. A resolution authorizing a fund transfer within the Eastside Park Donation Fund and a reappointment to the library board are on the agenda.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 9-2026 amending Officer/Employee compensation for 2026
• Discussion of Animal Ordinance 91.02
• Resolution No. 6-2026 authorizing transfer of funds within Eastside Park Donation Fund
• Discussion/approval of reappointing Clair Gill to Washington Carnegie Public Library Board (term through June 2030)
• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2026, regular meeting

Park Board Meeting

The Park Board will approve minutes and financial reports for January, then hear the Superintendent's report. The report notes record attendance at the Grub, Grooves and Brews event and announces the July 4th celebration from July 1–4. No other new business or old business is listed.

• Grub, Grooves and Brews event had the largest crowd ever
• July 4th celebration scheduled for July 1–4

Planning Commission Meeting

The Plan Commission will consider a request from Wind Turbines and Energy Cables Corporation to add 81,000 square feet to their existing building at 1851 Technology Drive, in the Employment Zone. Other items include approval of previous meeting minutes and routine procedural matters.

• EZ-3-26: Request by Wind Turbines and Energy Cables Corporation to add 81,000 SF to building at 1851 Technology Drive (parcel 14-10-25-400-021.005-017, ~14.25 acres, zoned EZ)

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider approval of claims and a request to close N.E. 2nd Street for a school block party. The meeting follows the Common Council session and includes routine approval of minutes.

• Discussion/approval of a request from Washington Catholic Schools to close N.E. 2nd Street between Hefron and Flora Streets on June 11, 5-7pm, for an Enrollment Block Party
• Approval of claims submitted
• Approval of minutes from May 26, 2026 regular meeting

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Common Council will hold final readings and vote on two ordinances amending city code. Ordinance 7-2026 (as amended) revises Chapter 75, and Ordinance 8-2026 amends Ordinance 21-2025 and Chapter 158. Routine business includes approving meeting minutes and written claims.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 7-2026 amending Chapter 75 of city code
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 8-2026 amending Ordinance 21-2025 and Chapter 158
• Approval of minutes from May 26, 2026 regular meeting
• Written presentation of claims

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

The Washington Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several special exceptions and a conditional use at its May 27, 2026 meeting. Items include requests for a taller fence and extended parking lot timeline, three duplex developments with various setback and lot-size reductions, and a conditional use to run an agricultural education business from a residential property. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• SE-7-26 & SE-8-26: M & K Sales LLC requests a chain-link fence exceeding 6 feet and a 2-year timeframe for a finished parking lot at 202 SE 4th St and 303 S State Rd 57
• SE-9-26: Rodney Wagler requests a special exception for a duplex at 114 E Pearl Street with a 29-foot front yard setback reduction, 800-ft lot size reduction, and increased ground coverage to 45%
• SE-10-26: Todd Theine requests a 35-foot front yard setback reduction for a building on a corner lot at 407 E Viola Avenue
• SE-11-26: Cedar Ridge Properties & Rentals LLC requests a 4-foot rear yard reduction for a duplex at 1315 McCormick Ave
• C-1-26: Clinton & Debra Goodwin requests a conditional use for an Agricultural Education Based Business at 304 Eastside Park Rd