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Leo-Cedarville public meetings in 2025

29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission will review Justin Kuhn Development proposal and create a sub‑committee

The Leo‑Cedarville Planning Commission will meet on December 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the town hall, 13909 Pony Express Run. The commission will review the Justin Kuhn Development proposal and consider direction from the commission. It will also consider creating a sub‑committee for the Justin Kuhn Development. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, approval of minutes from September 9, 2025, and an open discussion period.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved agenda, minutes and formed sub‑committee to vet a development

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the September 9, 2025 minutes. A sub‑committee was created to further vet Mr. Kuhn’s proposed development and ensure it aligns with town plans and zoning code. Commissioners Peck, Romero, and McDaniel volunteered to serve on the sub‑committee.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board will consider two variance requests for accessory structure setbacks

The Leo‑Cedarville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance applications. One request is from the owner of 14229 Moccasin Run for a 16‑inch side‑yard setback for a retaining wall, exceeding the seven‑foot minimum in Residential 3 zoning. The second request is from the owner of 15216 James Drive for a four‑foot side‑yard setback for a detached garage, also below the seven‑foot minimum in Residential 4 zoning. After the hearings, the board will discuss and vote to approve or disapprove each variance.

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✓ Decided: Board approved variance findings for two properties and adopted minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals adopted the November 18, 2025 minutes and the agenda unanimously. It approved the Finding of Fact for a 4‑foot setback variance on James Drive (parcel 02‑03‑15‑353‑002.000‑082) and approved a positive Finding of Fact allowing a retaining wall with conditions on Moccasin Run (parcel 02‑03‑21‑178‑016.000‑082), each by a 4‑0 vote.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

Leo-Cedarville Town Council to discuss 2026 budget and water expansion

The Town Council will review the 2026 budget and additional appropriations. The meeting includes discussions on a new truck, a snow plow contract, and water expansion into Leo by City Utilities.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted stormwater fee ordinance changing how residential fees are calculated

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-13, revising the application of stormwater user fees for all residential parcels. It also approved the purchase of a used town truck for up to $31,000 and a new snow‑plow removal contract with Nahrwold. Additional actions included payroll voucher approvals and a $1.50 hourly raise for a part‑time maintenance employee. All votes were unanimous (5‑0).

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to hear sign variance requests for gas station and American Legion

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider two variance requests regarding sign upgrades that exceed current town ordinance limits. The body will discuss and vote on requests from a gas station owner and the American Legion Post 409.

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✓ Decided: Board approves findings of fact for two Leo Road sign variance requests

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the June 10 minutes and the agenda, each by a 5-0 vote. It then approved the Finding of Fact for the Happy Times Marathon Gas Station at 14836 Leo Road, also 5-0. Finally, the Board approved the Findings of Fact for the American Legion Post 409 at 14133 Leo Road, again by a 5-0 vote.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

L-C Storm Water Board

Storm Water Board to hold public hearing on 2025 stormwater rates

The L-C Storm Water Board will hold a public hearing and discuss Ordinance 2025 regarding stormwater rates. The board will also review financial reports and vouchers.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

Town Council will consider final payment to Mallot Contracting and several road project change orders

The Leo‑Cedarville Town Council meeting will review and vote on a final payment application from Mallot Contracting. It will also consider three change orders for the Amstutz Road project, update park pavilion rental rates, and discuss grant contracts for Riverside Gardens and the AEP Foundation. Additional items include a report on SB1 impacts and a downtown light‑pole accident repair cost.

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✓ Decided: Council approved new uniform fee schedule for park pavilion rentals

The council approved the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and several payroll and accounts payable vouchers. It also approved a final pay application for Brighton Park road repairs, change orders for the Amstutz Rd INDOT project, a new uniform fee schedule for park pavilion rentals, the 2026 Jones Lake Management Contract, and quotes to replace a downtown light pole up to $6,500. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

Thu Oct 23, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

Council to consider funding commitment for Lakes of Leo

The Leo-Cedarville Town Council is holding a special meeting to address new business. The primary item for consideration is a funding commitment letter regarding CCMG 2025-02 Lakes of Leo.

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✓ Decided: Council approved up to $145,000 funding commitment for CCMG road grant

The council approved the meeting agenda by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved a funding commitment letter for the CCMG 2025‑02 grant, authorizing up to $145,000, also by a 4‑0 vote. The council agreed to re‑advertise Halloween event hours as 5:30‑7:30 pm. No other business was taken.

Wed Oct 8, 2025

L-C Storm Water Board

Stormwater Board to consider new stormwater rates ordinance

The Leo-Cedarville Stormwater Utility Board will approve the agenda and minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting, review financial reports, vouchers, and adjustments, and discuss a new ordinance to set stormwater rates. The board will also note the next meeting date of November 12, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board approved payroll vouchers of $2,061.01 and meeting minutes

The board approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes by a 2‑0 vote. It also approved payroll vouchers totaling $2,061.01, again by a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 a.m. after a 2‑0 vote.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

Leo-Cedarville Town Council to hold 2026 budget adoption hearing

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2026 budget. The body will also consider ordinances regarding budget adoption and alcohol permitting in parks.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted the 2026 town budget by unanimous vote

The council unanimously adopted the 2026 Budget Ordinance. It also waived the first reading and adopted the ordinance allowing alcohol in parks, authorized repainting the park signs, scaled back council meetings to once a month for Nov‑Jan, cancelled the Oct 21 meeting, and approved up to $3,000 for holiday light purchases.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

Leo-Cedarville Town Council to hold 2026 budget hearing

The Town Council will conduct a budget hearing for 2026 and review several local ordinances. The body will also discuss ongoing infrastructure and security projects.

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✓ Decided: Town Council adopts new handbook ordinance and approves security upgrades

The council approved its agenda and several financial vouchers, including town and park payroll and accounts payable. It conditionally approved a $68,331.17 pay application for the Brighton Park/Tonner Lakes Estates project and approved security camera upgrades for Riverside Gardens, the maintenance barn, and Town Hall. The council waived first readings and adopted Ordinance 2025‑10 to update the town handbook and Ordinance 2025‑09 to vacate Neuhouser Drive. It also approved a budget reduction resolution and decided to keep Halloween treating hours on October 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Wed Sep 10, 2025

L-C Storm Water Board

Stormwater board to discuss Hosler Road sewer and rate study results

The Leo-Cedarville Stormwater Utility Board will approve the July 9, 2025 agenda and minutes, review financial reports, and discuss new business including the Hosler Road storm sewer and intern results from a rate study.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $105,364 Hosler Rd storm water improvement project

The board approved the meeting agenda and the July 9 minutes. Payroll vouchers for $4,586.90 and A/P vouchers for $12,520.25 were approved. The board voted to move forward with the Hosler Rd storm water improvement package at a total cost of $105,364.00. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission will consider vacating Neuhouser Drive

The Leo‑Cedarville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an application by EACS to vacate Neuhouser Drive, a dead‑end street. After the hearing, the commission will discuss the request and vote on whether to approve it and forward a recommendation to the Town Council. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, review of minutes from August 12, 2025, and an open discussion of old business before adjourning.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

✓ Decided: Council adopted Ordinance 2025-08 banning commercial record requests

The council waived the first reading and adopted Ordinance 2025-08, which prohibits record requests for commercial purposes, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved the town’s payroll and accounts‑payable vouchers totaling $468,618.97, and kept the AIM Medical benefit program for 2026. Additional approvals included a $40/month Verizon internet upgrade, a $1,325.04 Cloudfit Software licensing contract, and funding for a town employee to attend a Ball State Certified Managers course.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

Leo-Cedarville Town Council to discuss 2025-2026 salary ordinance

The Town Council will meet to review the 2025-07 2026 Salary Ordinance and various infrastructure and maintenance items. The agenda includes discussions on road markings and park repairs. The council will also address a Town Office/Parks Coordinator position.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $370,560.06 payment for Brighton Park/Tonner Lakes project

The council approved the agenda and minutes for the meeting. It authorized multiple vouchers, a $20k allocation for crosswalk markings and signage, and the 2025-07 salary ordinance. The town will pay $370,560.06 for the CCMG Brighton Park/Tonner Lakes project and approved the Title VI Program and a $2k budget for an IPRA conference representative. Discussion on musical‑garden mallet replacement was tabled.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously approved release of Makarios Letter of Credit

The commission approved its agenda and the May 13th minutes. It approved the Finding of Fact for Sauertieg Bakery with updated conditions. It also approved the release of the Letter of Credit for the Makarios project.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

✓ Decided: Council approved $54,250.87 Cedar Creek Trail pay application

The council unanimously approved a series of financial items, including vouchers for park and town expenses, a $1,400 conference travel request, a $10,193.97 deduction change order, and a $54,250.87 pay application for the Cedar Creek Trail project. It also approved contracts for tree removal, a new salt pad at the maintenance barn, a $9,483.05 John Deere mower, and a $13,499.00 dump‑bed trailer. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

✓ Decided: Town Council approved Ordinance 2025-06 to dissolve the Park Board

The council approved the meeting agenda and the July 1 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. Payroll vouchers ($57,675.82) and A/P vouchers ($26,176.67) were also approved unanimously. Ordinance 2025‑06 to dissolve the Park Board was adopted with a 5‑0 vote, and a resolution naming a Title VI Coordinator was approved 5‑0. The council also approved a $4,600 quote for a Paser Study and set the executive‑session decision deadline to August 15.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

✓ Decided: Council rejects ordinance to dissolve the Park Board

The council voted down Ordinance 2025-06 to dissolve the Park Board, with a 3‑2 vote. It approved multiple change orders for the Amstutz Rd INDOT project totaling $92,915.62, as well as payroll and accounts payable vouchers and a Cedar Creek Trail payment. The council also approved up to $23,000 for park repairs and a slide replacement at Imagination Station, and authorized sending CVET funds to the Northeast Fire District and an Attorney General letter.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

✓ Decided: Council voted 4-0 to begin dissolving the Park Board

The council approved the meeting agenda, the June 3 minutes, payroll and A/P vouchers, and signed a letter supporting the NIRCC Safe Street Grant. It also directed bi‑weekly maintenance of downtown right‑of‑way areas and voted 4‑0 to start the process to dissolve the Park Board.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

✓ Decided: Board denies restaurant variance, approves signage and accessory structure

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes. It voted 5‑0 to deny the requested variance in use for a restaurant at 13837 Amstutz Road. It also voted 5‑0 to approve a finding of fact allowing four wall signs with a condition that the signs be set back at closing time, and 5‑0 to approve a finding of fact for an accessory structure at 14416 Souder Road.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

✓ Decided: Council approved $28,922.21 payroll and $11,941.12 A/P vouchers (5‑0)

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 20 meeting. It also approved the A/P vouchers for $11,941.12 and the payroll vouchers for $28,922.21, each by a 5‑0 vote. The council reached consensus to present the Bollard agreement to the Shell Gas Station owners and to let developer Justin Kuhn continue his Amstutz Rd South project plan.

Tue May 20, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

✓ Decided: Council adopts Floodplain Management Ordinance and sets $75 vendor fee for fireworks

The council approved the meeting agenda and minutes, authorized payroll and accounts payable vouchers, and adopted two ordinances: the Floodplain Management Ordinance and the Vacate Two Alleys Ordinance, each with unanimous votes. It also set a $75 vendor fee for the Freedom Fireworks Show and agreed to proceed with purchasing curb stops for the trail.

Tue May 13, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved Moores Welding projects and high school plan

The commission unanimously approved the agenda and the April 8 minutes. It also approved findings of fact for the high school secondary development plan, an alley vacate, and a replat for Moores Welding. Finally, the commission unanimously recommended a variance to the BZA for Moores Welding’s expansion.

Tue May 13, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

✓ Decided: Board approved Moores Welding variance to expand its accessory structure

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 8 meeting. In a public hearing, the board unanimously approved the variance request (BZA 2025-04) submitted by Metea Leasing LLC (Moores Welding) to expand its accessory use structure. No other business was taken up.

Tue May 6, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

✓ Decided: Council approves $26,160 handrail change order for Amstutz Rd project

The council approved the meeting agenda and the April 15 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved A/P vouchers of $77,780.07 and payroll vouchers of $52,823.03, both 5‑0. A change order to install a handrail on Amstutz Road at a cost of $26,160 was approved 5‑0. Additional approvals included the Freedom Festival fireworks plan, sending a letter to the Attorney General, a $4,500 chip‑and‑seal quote with Allen County Highway, and hiring a summer intern, all by 5‑0 votes.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

✓ Decided: Council approved purchase of a Kubota utility vehicle for up to $33,000

The Leo‑Cedarville Town Council approved the agenda, meeting minutes, and several financial vouchers unanimously. It adopted a new handbook policy, authorized a nature‑trail development on Amstutz Road, and approved a demand letter to Cedar Creek Township. The council also approved hiring a part‑time maintenance employee and the purchase of a Kubota RTV‑X1100C for no more than $33,000.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously approved the Leo High School Field House development plan

The commission approved the Primary Development plan (Finding of Facts) for the Leo High School field house. It also approved sending a variance request for nine parcels at 14616 Amstutz Road to the BZA and recommended moving a variance request for 8234 Hosler Road to the BZA board. Additionally, Mr. Gumbel was assigned to the BZA. All votes were unanimous.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves use variance and replat plan for school sites

The board approved the Findings of Fact from the February 2025 meeting, requiring East Allen County Schools to replat nine parcels at 9814 and 9824 Neuhouser Drive and related addresses into a single parcel to meet R3 development standards. The board also granted a Use Variance for the property at 8234 Hosler Road, which is zoned Agricultural, allowing the school to use the parcel for educational purposes. Both motions passed unanimously.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

Town Council Agenda's 2025

✓ Decided: Town Council approved the Golf Cart Ordinance 2025-02.

The council approved several financial items, including payroll vouchers for $23,310.66, accounts payable vouchers for $27,170.54, a $48,079.63 retainage payment for the Cedar Creek Trail, and a $12,469.18 change order for the INDOT Amstutz Road project. It also waived the first reading and then adopted the Golf Cart Ordinance 2025‑02. Additionally, the council approved the recommendation for Maintenance Assistant Candidate MB and selected the Civic Plus Basic website contract costing $5,514.00 with an annual $4,464.00 fee. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).