Leo-Cedarville public meetings in 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

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.

• Variance request – 14229 Moccasin Run (parcel 02‑03‑2 1‑178‑016.000‑082): 16‑inch setback for accessory retaining wall; minimum required 7 ft in Residential 3 zoning.
• Variance request – 15216 James Drive (parcel 02‑03‑15‑353‑002.000‑082): 4‑ft setback for accessory detached garage; minimum required 7 ft in Residential 4 zoning.

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.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda with flexibility (4-0)
• Approved Finding of Fact for 15216 James Drive variance (4-0)
• Approved positive Finding of Fact for retaining wall on 14229 Moccasin Run (4-0)

Planning Commission

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.

• Justin Kuhn Development proposal – commission direction
• Creation of sub‑committee for Justin Kuhn Development
• Review and approval of minutes from September 9, 2025
• Approval of agenda
• Open discussion (no specific items listed)

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Formed sub‑committee to review Mr. Kuhn’s development; members: Peck, Romero, McDaniel

Town Council Agenda's 2025

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.

• 2026 Budget and Additional Appropriations
• Ordinance 2025- SWU Assessment Update
• Snow Plow Contract Agreement
• City Utilities water expansion into Leo
• Maintenance Employee Increase

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).

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Park payroll vouchers of $5,707.01 (5‑0)
• Approved Town payroll vouchers of $61,084.75 (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑13 stormwater fee changes (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of used town truck up to $31,000 (5‑0)
• Approved contract with Nahrwold for snow‑plow removal (5‑0)
• Approved $1.50 hourly increase for part‑time maintenance employee (5‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

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.

• Public Hearing: BZA 2025-09 for Happy Times Marathon Gas Station at 14836 Leo Road
• Public Hearing: BZA 2025-10 for American Legion Post 409 at 14133 Leo Road
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2025
• Variance requests for sign refurbishment and upgrades exceeding ordinance limits

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.

• Approved June 10 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda with flexibility (5-0)
• Approved Finding of Fact for 14836 Leo Road sign variance (5-0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for 14133 Leo Road sign variance (5-0)

L-C Storm Water Board

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.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025- Stormwater Rates

Town Council Agenda's 2025

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.

• Mallot Contracting Final Pay APP
• Change Order #10 – Amstutz Rd project
• Change Order #11 – Amstutz Rd project
• Change Order #12 – Amstutz Rd project
• Riverside Gardens Jones Lake Mgmt 2026 Contract

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).

• Approved Park payroll ($2,952.21) and A/P vouchers ($2,709.91)
• Approved Town payroll ($52,689.92) and A/P vouchers ($39,432.85)
• Approved final pay application #3 ($22,594.76) for Brighton Park/Tonner Lake Estates road repairs
• Approved Change Orders #10, #11, #12 totaling $36,122.36 for the Amstutz Rd INDOT project
• Approved new uniform fee schedule for park pavilion rentals
• Approved 2026 Jones Lake Management Contract ($1,325.00)
• Approved downtown light pole repair quotes up to $6,500

Town Council Agenda's 2025

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.

• Funding Commitment Letter – CCMG 2025-02 Lakes of Leo

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.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved funding commitment letter for CCMG 2025-02 grant up to $145,000 (4-0)
• Re‑advertised Halloween hours to 5:30‑7:30 pm (consensus)

L-C Storm Water Board

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.

• Approve agenda and minutes from September 10, 2025
• Review financial reports, vouchers, and adjustments
• Consider Ordinance 2025-??? for stormwater rates
• Note next meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025
• Record appointed service dates for town executives

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.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $2,061.01 (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:46 a.m. (2-0)

Town Council Agenda's 2025

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.

• Ordinance 2025-11: Adopt 2026 Budget
• Ordinance 2025-12: Alcohol in Park Permitting
• Discussion on Stormwater Rate Update
• Leo-Cedarville Tree Slab
• Leo-Cedarville Park Signs

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.

• Adopted 2026 Budget Ordinance (5-0)
• Waived first reading and adopted Ordinance 2025-12 Alcohol permitted use in Parks (5-0)
• Authorized repainting of Leo and dash on park signs (5-0)
• Scaled back council meetings to once a month for November, December and January (5-0)
• Cancelled October 21, 2025 council meeting (5-0)
• Approved purchase of holiday lights up to $3000.00 (5-0)

Town Council Agenda's 2025

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.

• Budget 2026 hearing
• Resolution 2025-04 Budget Reduction
• Ordinance 2025-09 to vacate alley
• Pay application for Brighton Park/Tonner Lake Estates
• Security upgrades for Town Hall and RSG/Maintenance Barn

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.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved town payroll vouchers ($25,999.96) (5-0)
• Approved park payroll vouchers ($1,406.92) (5-0)
• Conditionally approved pay application #2 ($68,331.17) (5-0)
• Approved Riverside Gardens and maintenance barn security upgrades ($8,930.00) (5-0)
• Approved Town Hall security upgrades ($3,700.00) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-10 (new handbook) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-09 (vacating Neuhouser Drive) (5-0)

L-C Storm Water Board

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.

• Approval of July 9, 2025 agenda and minutes
• Hosler Road Storm Sewer discussion
• Intern results on Rate Study
• Financial reports, vouchers, and adjustments

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.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved July 9 minutes (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved payroll vouchers $4,586.90 (3-0)
• Approved A/P vouchers $12,520.25 (3-0)
• Approved Hosler Rd storm water improvement project $105,364.00 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Commission

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.

• Application by EACS to vacate Neuhouser Drive (dead‑end) – public hearing, discussion, vote to recommend to Council
• Approval of agenda
• Review and approval of minutes from August 12, 2025
• Open discussion of old business
• Adjournment

Town Council Agenda's 2025

The Leo-Cedarville Town Council will hold a budget hearing and review routine items including the Clerk-Treasurer’s report, handbook updates, and a tree slab project. No major decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Budget hearing
• Clerk-Treasurer’s report and voucher approval
• Handbook updates
• Leo-Cedarville Tree Slab project
• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2025 meeting

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.

• Waived first reading of Ordinance 2025-08 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-08 prohibiting commercial record requests (5-0)
• Approved town payroll vouchers $26,309.75 (5-0)
• Approved town A/P vouchers $441,812.22 (5-0)
• Approved Verizon router contract $40/month (5-0)
• Approved Cloudfit Software Microsoft 365 G3 licensing $1,325.04 (not to exceed $1,400) (5-0)
• Approved participation in Ball State Certified Managers Course $1,795 (5-0)
• Approved keeping AIM Medical benefit program for 2026 (5-0)

Town Council Agenda's 2025

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.

• 2025-07 2026 Salary Ordinance
• Cross walk painting on Amstutz Rd
• Replacement of musical garden parts
• CCMG Pay APP Brighton Park
• Title VI Approval

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.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 5, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Park A/P vouchers $1,510.94 (5-0)
• Approved Town A/P vouchers $64,488.10 (5-0)
• Approved up to $20k for crosswalk markings and additional signage (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-07 for 2026 salary adjustments (5-0)
• Approved payment of $370,560.06 for CCMG Brighton Park/Tonner Lakes project (5-0)
• Approved Title VI Program (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Leo-Cedarville Plan Commission will review a secondary development plan for Sauertieg Bakery. The body will also discuss the release of a letter of credit for Makarios following the completion of specific infrastructure items.

• Review of secondary development plan for Sauertieg Bakery (2025-02.5)
• Release of Letter of Credit for Makarios regarding mailbox installation, street lights, street signage, trail, and common area sidewalks

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.

• Agenda approval motion carried (unanimous)
• May 13th minutes approval motion carried (unanimous)
• Finding of Fact for Sauertieg Bakery approved with updated conditions (unanimous)
• Release of Makarios Letter of Credit approved (unanimous)

Town Council Agenda's 2025

The Town Council will meet to discuss a salary ordinance and the Town Office/Parks Coordinator position. The body will also review updates and final payment for the Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail.

• Cedar Creek Trail Final Pay Application
• Salary Ordinance discussion
• Town Office/Parks Coordinator Position
• CCMG Engineering Costs for Lakes of Leo
• Single Tier Code Violation approval

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.

• Approved Park A/P vouchers $8,009.07 (5-0)
• Approved Town A/P vouchers $30,039.42 (5-0)
• Approved conference attendance expense $1,400.00 (5-0)
• Approved deduction change order #3 (5-0)
• Approved Cedar Creek Trail pay application #13 $54,250.87 (5-0)
• Approved Graves Tree Service contract for tree removal (5-0)
• Approved Dean’s Lawn Service quote for new salt pad (5-0)
• Approved purchase of John Deere mower $9,483.05 (5-0)

Town Council Agenda's 2025

The Leo-Cedarville Town Council will meet to discuss the dissolution of the Park Board and the 2026 Salary Ordinance. The body will also review updates regarding the INDOT Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail and a Paser Study.

• Ordinance 2025-06 to dissolve the Park Board
• Discussion of 2026 Salary Ordinance
• INDOT Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail updates
• ADA Compliance signatures
• Paser Study report

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.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 1 minutes (5-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers $57,675.82 (5-0)
• Approved A/P vouchers $26,176.67 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06 to dissolve the Park Board (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 Title VI Coordinator (5-0)
• Approved Paser Study quote up to $4,600 (5-0)
• Set executive‑session decision deadline to Aug 15 (5-0)

Town Council Agenda's 2025

The Town Council will discuss the dissolution of the Park Board and review updates for the Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail. The meeting includes reports from the Clerk-Treasurer and Town Manager.

• Ordinance 2025-06 to dissolve the Park Board
• Cedar Creek Trail Pay Application #12 and Amstutz Change Orders 5, 7, and 9
• Cedarville park maintenance funding of $23,000.00
• NE Allen Co Fire Protection District funds received
• Signatures on letter to AG

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.

• Rejected Ordinance 2025-06 to dissolve the Park Board (3-2)
• Approved payroll vouchers $29,377.88 (5-0)
• Approved A/P vouchers $42,637.17 (5-0)
• Approved Cedar Creek Trail pay application $3,218.18 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #3 Fire Hydrant Replacement $10,458.84 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #5 Grade Changes $20,560.16 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #6 Pedestrian Push Button $5,504.00 (5-0)
• Approved up to $23,000 for park repairs and slide replacement (5-0)

Town Council Agenda's 2025

The Town Council will review updates on the INDOT Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail and discuss several grant applications. The meeting also includes a discussion on downtown lawn maintenance and a groundbreaking event for Leo Intermediate.

• INDOT Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail updates
• NIRCC Safe Street Application Letter of Support
• Leo Intermediate Groundbreaking on June 18
• AEP Grant Application
• Downtown lawn maintenance discussion

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.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved June 3 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers $30,448.98 (4-0)
• Approved A/P vouchers $37,385.41 (4-0)
• Approved and signed NIRCC Safe Street Grant support letter (4-0)
• Town Maintenance staff to add downtown ROW areas to schedule bi‑weekly
• Voted 4-0 to start process to dissolve the Park Board

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance and special exception requests. These include requests for changes to land use and development standards for properties on Amstutz Road, Souder Road, and Main Street.

• BZA 2025-05: Variance in Use for a restaurant at 13837 Amstutz Road
• BZA 2025-06: Variance for up to four wall mounted signs and one modernized pole sign at 13837 Amstutz Road
• BZA 2025-07: Variance for a 960 square foot accessory structure at 14416 Souder Road
• BZA 2025-08: Special Exception for a multifamily duplex at 10425 Main Street

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April‑May 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied restaurant variance in use at 13837 Amstutz Rd (5‑0)
• Approved signage finding with condition to set back signs at closing (5‑0)
• Approved accessory‑structure finding for 14416 Souder Rd (5‑0)

Town Council Agenda's 2025

The Leo-Cedarville Town Council will meet to review expenditures and a contract for Freedom Fireworks. The body will also discuss a bollard agreement for the Shell Station and updates regarding the Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail.

• Freedom Fireworks expenditures and contract
• Shell Station bollard agreement
• INDOT Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail updates
• Justin Kuhn Amstutz Rd development clarification
• Park Board discussion

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.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved May 20 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved A/P vouchers $11,941.12 (5‑0)
• Approved payroll vouchers $28,922.21 (5‑0)
• Consensused to present bollard agreement to Shell Gas Station owners
• Consensused to allow Justin Kuhn to continue Amstutz Rd South development plan

Town Council Agenda's 2025

The Town Council will meet to discuss new ordinances and local infrastructure. The agenda includes the adoption of a floodplain ordinance and an alley vacate ordinance. Members will also review updates on the Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail.

• Adoption of Floodplain Ordinance
• Alley Vacate Ordinance
• Curb stops at Dollar General
• INDOT Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail updates
• Freedom Festival 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.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 6 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers $28,193.64 (4-0)
• Approved A/P vouchers $42,277.50 (5-0)
• Adopted Floodplain Management Ordinance 2025-05 (5-0)
• Adopted Vacate Two Alleys Ordinance 2025-04 (5-0)
• Set $75 vendor fee for Freedom Fireworks Show vendors
• Authorized purchase of 10 curb stops for trail installation

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 13117 Leo Road to expand an accessory structure for business operations on parcels zoned Residential 4 (R4). The applicant, Metea Leasing LLC (Moores Welding), seeks a use variance since Light Commercial is not a permitted use in R4. Following the hearing, the board will discuss findings of fact and vote to approve or disapprove. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the prior session.

• Public hearing on BZA 2025-04: Variance in Use for 13117 Leo Road to expand accessory structure for business operations
• Parcels: 02-03-28-229-007.000-082 (Lot 59) and 02-03-28-229-008.000-082 (Lot 60) or Replat Lot 60A in Esther Estates
• Applicant: Metea Leasing LLC (Moores Welding)
• Current zoning: Residential 4 (R4); Light Commercial use not permitted without variance
• Board discussion and vote to approve or disapprove after public hearing

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance request BZA 2025-04 for Metea Leasing LLC (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a secondary development plan for the high school, with a motion to approve. Multiple items related to Moores Welding expansion are up for public hearing and decision, including an alley vacation, a replat, and a variance of use. Old business includes an update discussion on the intermediate school.

• Review and possible approval of secondary development plan for high school (2025-03.2)
• Public hearing and vote on alley vacation for Moores Welding (PC 2025-04)
• Public hearing and review of replat for Moores Welding (PC 2025-05)
• Variance of use for Moores Welding expansion (BZA 2025-04)
• Open discussion on intermediate school update

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved findings of fact for High School secondary development plan (unanimous)
• Adopted findings of fact for alley vacate for Moores Welding (unanimous)
• Approved findings of fact for Moores Welding replat (unanimous)
• Recommended variance for Moores Welding expansion to BZA (unanimous)

Town Council Agenda's 2025

The Leo-Cedarville Town Council will meet to discuss infrastructure updates and new development. The agenda includes a presentation regarding the Amstutz Rd Development and updates on the Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail.

• Presentation by Justin Kuhn regarding Amstutz Rd Development
• INDOT Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail updates and ADA concerns
• Shell Station bollard installation follow-up
• Lakes of Leo follow-up
• Discussion of Freedom Festival Fireworks

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.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 15 minutes (5-0)
• Approved A/P vouchers $77,780.07 (5-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers $52,823.03 (5-0)
• Approved Amstutz Rd handrail change order $26,160 (5-0)
• Approved Freedom Festival fireworks plan (5-0)
• Approved sending Attorney General letter (5-0)
• Approved $4,500 chip‑and‑seal quote with Allen County Highway (5-0)

Town Council Agenda's 2025

The Town Council will consider a development proposal by Justin Kuhn along Amstutz Road, discuss a nature trail on Amstutz Road, and review a demand letter from Cedar Creek Township. Other items include a park name change, adoption of a handbook, and updates on the Shell Station trail and golf cart registration days. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and the clerk-treasurer's report with voucher approval.

• Discussion of Justin Kuhn – Amstutz Rd development
• Cedar Creek Township demand letter
• Park items: name change and IPAD switch
• Shell Station and trail update
• Handbook discussion/adoption

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.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 1 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $24,769.89 (5-0)
• Approved A/P vouchers totaling $91,524.65 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03 – New Handbook Policy (5-0)
• Approved nature‑trail development on Amstutz Rd (consensus)
• Approved demand letter to Cedar Creek Township (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Kubota RTV‑X1100C (cost ≤ $33,000) (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests from East Allen County Schools to develop properties for school/educational uses. The parcels at 9814/9824 Neuhouser Dr, 14501 Leo Rd, and multiple Amstutz Rd addresses (zoned R3) and 8234 Hosler Road (zoned Agricultural) require variances because schools are only a special use in those districts. The board will discuss, make findings of fact, and vote to approve or disapprove each request.

• Public hearing for variance BZA 2025-02 covering parcels on Neuhouser Dr, Leo Rd, and Amstutz Rd for school use (currently R3)
• Public hearing for variance BZA 2025-03 at 8234 Hosler Road for school use (currently Agricultural)
• Both requests by East Allen County Schools to develop property for educational purposes
• Board will make findings of fact and vote on each variance

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.

• Approved Findings of Fact BZA 2025-02, requiring replat of nine parcels into one (unanimous)
• Granted Use Variance for 8234 Hosler Road parcel (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 2025 BZA meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the primary development plan for the local high school. The body will also review variance requests for parcels at 14616 Amstutz Road and 8234 Hosler Road.

• Public hearing on primary development plan for High School (2025-03)
• BZA 2025-02 variance request for 9 parcels at 14616 Amstutz Road
• BZA 03 variance request for parcel at 8234 Hosler Road
• Vote to assign an additional citizen member to the BZA

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Feb 11 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Primary Development plan for Leo High School Field House (unanimous)
• Approved sending variance request for 9 parcels at 14616 Amstutz Rd to BZA (unanimous)
• Recommended moving variance for 8234 Hosler Rd to BZA board (unanimous)
• Assigned Mr. Gumbel to BZA (unanimous)

Town Council Agenda's 2025

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding additional appropriations. The body will also consider a golf cart ordinance and a change order for the Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail.

• Public hearing on additional appropriations
• Ordinance 2025-02 regarding golf carts
• INDOT Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail Change Order #4
• Hometown Initiatives Contract
• Discussion of road concerns at Lakes of Leo

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).

• Approved payroll vouchers $23,310.66 (5-0)
• Approved accounts‑payable vouchers $27,170.54 (5-0)
• Approved Cedar Creek Trail Pay Application #10 retainage $48,079.63 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #4 for INDOT Amstutz Rd $12,469.18 (5-0)
• Waived first reading of Golf Cart Ordinance 2025-02 (5-0)
• Approved Golf Cart Ordinance 2025-02 (5-0)
• Approved recommendation for Maintenance Assistant Candidate MB (5-0)
• Approved Civic Plus Basic website contract $5,514.00 initial, $4,464.00 annual (5-0)

Town Council Agenda's 2025

The Leo-Cedarville Town Council will hold a public hearing on additional appropriations, then vote on a sewer line repair payment and consider two new ordinances: 2025-01 for additional appropriations and 2025-02 regulating golf carts. The council will also discuss Lakes of Leo road concerns and office equipment purchases.

• Public hearing on additional appropriations
• Vote on sewer line repair payment
• Ordinance 2025-01: Additional Appropriations
• Ordinance 2025-02: Golf Carts
• Lakes of Leo – road concerns

The Leo-Cedarville Town Council adopted Ordinance 2025-01 for additional appropriations (4-0, one abstention) and approved $13,022 in vouchers. Council decided by consensus not to contribute to the $21k remaining sewer repair cost at Amstutz Rd, leaving contractors and RSD to cover it. A new golf cart registration ordinance was discussed for adoption in April with enforcement starting May 1.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-01 for Additional Appropriations (4-0, Hoeppner abstained)
• Approved A/P vouchers totaling $13,022.00 (5-0)
• Approved agenda with flexibility (5-0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, Hoeppner abstained)
• Declined to contribute to $21k remaining sewer repair cost at Amstutz Rd (consensus)
• Directed Town Manager to email gas station property owner twice weekly about trail property discussion
• Set timeline to finalize golf cart ordinance, present April 1, adopt April 15, enforce May 1

Town Council Agenda's 2025

The Leo-Cedarville Town Council will discuss old business including INDOT Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail updates and a sewer line project on Amstutz Road. New business includes a council appointment recommendation, a DWD decision, additional appropriations with a notice of hearing, and a maintenance employee matter. Under the town manager report, the council will address Pioneer Water issues at Lake of Leo and a proposed golf cart ordinance.

• INDOT Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail updates (discussion)
• Sewer line on Central Ministries-Amstutz Rd
• Council appointment recommendation
• Additional appropriations with notice of hearing
• Golf cart ordinance discussion

The Leo-Cedarville Town Council voted 3-1 to approve Shamus Hoeppner as the candidate to move forward in the caucus to replace the late Councilman Andy Jones. The council also approved payroll vouchers of $25,886.27 and A/P vouchers of $80,949.90, and agreed to a public hearing for additional appropriations totaling $239,353.86. A consensus was reached to post for a second full-time maintenance employee after a seasonal employee resigned.

• Approved the agenda with flexibility (4-0).
• Approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0).
• Approved payroll vouchers of $25,886.27 (4-0).
• Approved A/P vouchers of $80,949.90 (4-0).
• Agreed to hold a public hearing on March 18, 2025 for additional appropriations of $239,353.86.
• Approved Shamus Hoeppner to move forward with the caucus to replace Councilman Jones (3-1).
• Reached consensus to post for a second full-time maintenance employee.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Leo-Cedarville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 11203 Shoreline Drive to reduce the required setback from 25 feet to 12.5 feet, with the edge of construction extending 6 inches into an AEP easement. The board will also elect officers for president and vice-president and approve minutes from December 9, 2024.

• Public hearing for variance BZA 2025-01 at 11203 Shoreline Dr to reduce setback to 12.5 feet
• Election of BZA officers (President and Vice-President)
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2024 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance to reduce the required setback from 25 feet to 12 feet 6 inches for a proposed addition at 11203 Shoreline Dr. The board also elected David Gall as president and Robin Liechty as vice president. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance BZA 2025-01 to reduce setback to 12'6" at 11203 Shoreline Dr. (unanimous)
• Elected David Gall as BZA President (unanimous)
• Elected Robin Liechty as BZA Vice President (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Leo-Cedarville Plan Commission will hold public hearings and consider adoption of the Envision 2035 comprehensive plan, as well as the Sauerteig replat and primary development plan. The commission will also elect officers and review a variance request for a rear setback reduction at 11203 Shoreline Drive.

• Public hearing and possible approval of Envision 2035 comprehensive plan
• Sauerteig Replat public hearing and possible approval
• Sauerteig Primary Development Plan public hearing and possible approval
• Variance request for rear setback reduction from 25' to 12.5' at 11203 Shoreline Drive
• Election of Planning Commission President and Vice President

The Leo-Cedarville Plan Commission approved the Envision 2035 comprehensive plan, sending it to the Town Council. It also approved a replat combining two lots for a commercial bakery and the primary development plan for the bakery, both unanimously. A variance for a reduced rear setback at 11203 Shoreline Drive was also approved.

• Approved Envision 2035 plan, sent to Town Council (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Lots 76 and 77 into Lot 76A for commercial bakery (unanimous)
• Approved primary development plan for retail bakery on Lots 76/77 (unanimous)
• Approved variance for rear setback at 11203 Shoreline Drive from 25' to 12'6" (unanimous)

Town Council Agenda's 2025

The Town Council will consider a sewer line project on Amstutz Road, receive updates on the INDOT Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail, accept bids for CCMG, and discuss a repair quote for the maintenance barn alarm system. They will also vote on a resolution for Planning Commission appointees, a development proposal by Justin Kuhn on Amstutz Road, an update on the Grabill Road Bridge, and a fireworks item. The meeting includes a Town Manager report and public comment.

• Sewer Line Central Ministries-Amstutz Rd
• INDOT Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail Updates
• CCMG Bid Accepts
• Priority One – Alarm System Repair Quote
• Justin Kuhn Amstutz Rd Development

The Leo-Cedarville Town Council approved the CCMG 2024-02 project bid to Malott Constructing for $456,085.24, with the town's 25% share at $114,021.30. The council also approved payroll and accounts payable vouchers, training for the clerk-treasurer, a security repair, and a resolution appointing planning commission members. A property owner presented a rezoning request for condos and storage barns; the council expressed support for the condos but not the storage barns. The council discussed the cancelled Freedom Festival and a sewer line repair issue on Amstutz Rd.

• Approved CCMG 2024-02 project bid to Malott Constructing NTE $456,085.24 (5-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $19,949.91 (5-0)
• Approved A/P vouchers of $45,660.22 (5-0)
• Approved Clerk-Treasurer attendance at ILMCT training NTE $1,800.00 (5-0)
• Approved Priority 1 Security heat sensor repair NTE $1,190.00 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 appointing Planning Commission members (5-0)
• Approved agenda and January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Town Council Agenda's 2025

The Town Council will meet to review updates on the Shell gas station and a Memorandum of Understanding with Pioneer Water. The body will also consider appointments for the Planning Commission and maintenance employees.

• Shell Gas Station update and options
• Pioneer Water MOU
• Planning Commission appointees
• NewFocus HR Proposal
• INDOT Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail updates

The Leo-Cedarville Town Council voted 4-0 to not enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Pioneer Water, following discussion about conflicting water rights orders. The council also appointed Brian Jarboe and Angela McDaniel to the Plan Commission, approved a $9,000 contract for HR policy updates, and made a job offer for a maintenance position.

• Rejected MOU with Pioneer Water (4-0)
• Appointed Brian Jarboe to Plan Commission (4-0, Jarboe abstained)
• Appointed Angela McDaniel to Plan Commission (5-0)
• Approved $9,000 HR policy update contract (5-0)
• Approved job offer for maintenance position at $31/hr (5-0)
• Approved Adopt a Greenway request for Cedar Creek Trail (5-0)
• Named Tyler Witmer as Town ERC (5-0)
• Approved sending letter to Shell Gas Station about bollards (5-0)

Town Council Agenda's 2025

The Leo-Cedarville Town Council will hold a regular meeting on January 7, 2025, to elect a council president and vice president, swear in a new council member, and welcome a new town manager. Other business includes approving an amended resolution (2024-10) for vouchers, receiving updates on the INDOT Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail, and handling an annual anti-nepotism signing. The meeting also features public comment and reports from the clerk-treasurer and town manager.

• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Oath of Office for a new council member
• Approval of Amended Resolution 2024-10 (clerk-treasurer voucher)
• INDOT Amstutz/Cedar Creek Trail updates
• Welcome of new Town Manager and new council member

The Leo-Cedarville Town Council approved the Cedar Creek Trail Pay Application #8 for $159,130.92, with $16,381.85 from contingency funds. The council also elected Scott Yoder as President and Greg Peck as Vice President for 2025, and approved multiple payroll and accounts payable vouchers. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved Cedar Creek Trail Pay Application #8 for $159,130.92 (5-0)
• Elected Scott Yoder as Town Council President (5-0)
• Elected Greg Peck as Town Council Vice President (5-0)
• Approved 2024 end-of-year payroll vouchers of $20,569.74 (5-0)
• Approved 2024 end-of-year A/P vouchers of $112,629.04 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 first payroll vouchers of $11,780.53 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 A/P vouchers of $20,205.31 (5-0)
• Approved Amended Resolution 2024-10 for transfer of appropriations (5-0)