Madison, IN

Historic District Board of Review

The Historic District Board of Review will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application by Michael Holcak to rebuild the rear addition and a new two-car garage on the same footprints at 804 E. Second St. The board will also consider a tabled application from Carolina and Ken Mackinlay to replace windows at 1229 W. Main St. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, staff report, and adjournment.

• C. of A. to rebuild rear addition and garage at 804 E. Second St. (Michael Holcak)
• Tabled C. of A. to replace windows at 1229 W. Main St. (Carolina and Ken Mackinlay)
• Public hearing for both applications at 5:30 PM in City Hall
• Staff recommends approval for 804 E. Second St. project
• Meeting streams live on City of Madison Indiana Government YouTube channel

City Council

The Madison City Council will hold final votes on two voluntary annexations (Madison Woods, ~23.16 acres, and Koehler Farms, ~80.54 acres) and consider an ordinance amending the employee handbook to adopt a Spousal Carve-Out Policy for health benefits. The annexations were tabled from the August 4 meeting to meet the required 14-day period between public hearing and final action. The council will also hear public comments and reports from city officials.

• Ordinance 2026-13C: Annex ~23.16 acres (Madison Woods) into city limits
• Ordinance 2026-14C: Annex ~80.54 acres (Koehler Farms) into city limits
• Ordinance 2026-15C: Adopt Spousal Carve-Out Policy for employee health benefits
• Public comments and reports from city officials

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Madison Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to discuss fire damage updates, approve street closings for community events, and consider a contract with the Southeastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (SIRPC) for housing rehab grant administration. The agenda also includes a final PACE grant report for two properties.

• Fire updates for 776 & 778 3rd St, Trinity United Methodist Church, and 2754 Tiger Lily Ln
• Contract Agreement with SIRPC & City of Madison (up to $33,000 for grant admin and environmental review)
• Resolution 2026-37B: Street Closing for the 2026 Balloon Glow
• Resolution 2026-38B: Street Closing for the Broadway Reunion/Street Dance
• PACE Final: 526 Jefferson St & 618 E Second St

Redevelopment Commission

The Madison Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve minutes and claims, review a financial report, and receive updates on the Amphitheater and Kiwanis Park designs. New business includes Resolution 2026-6R authorizing the disposition of certain property. The meeting is open to the public with a live stream available.

• Resolution 2026-6R: Authorizing the Disposition of Certain Property
• TIF Claims approval
• Amphitheater Design Update
• Kiwanis Park Design Update
• Financial Report by Reedy Financial

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Madison Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on four applications, including a tabled use variance for a campground at 2422 N K Rd and three new variance requests. The board will also consider a variance for an accessory structure setback, a primary structure setback for Ivy Tech, and two short-term rental requests.

• Use variance for campground & campsite at 2422 N K Rd (tabled from June)
• Variance from development standards for accessory structure setback at 828 W Second St
• Variance from development standards for primary structure setback at 590 E Clifty Dr (Ivy Tech State College)
• Special exception for short-term rental at 508 Jefferson St
• Use variance for short-term rental at 945 W Second St

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on two voluntary annexations totaling about 104 acres: Madison Woods (23.16 acres) and Koehler Farms (80.54 acres). The council will also vote on transferring $46,482 between budget line items, approving an interlocal agreement for joint infrastructure planning, and amending the employee handbook to adopt a spousal carve-out health insurance policy.

• Public hearing and second reading on Ordinance 2026-13C to annex 23.16 acres (Madison Woods)
• Public hearing and second reading on Ordinance 2026-14C to annex 80.54 acres (Koehler Farms)
• Resolution 2026-11C transferring $46,482 between 2026 budget line items
• Resolution 2026-12C approving an interlocal cooperation agreement with Madison Township and Jefferson County for joint infrastructure projects
• Ordinance 2026-15C amending the employee handbook to adopt a Spousal Carve-Out Policy for health insurance

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several resolutions for street closures for upcoming events including Old Court Days, Soup Stew Chili and Brew Festival, and National Night Out. They will also vote on a $47,500 proposal from Maxim Automation to upgrade water and wastewater SCADA communication systems following a CISA cybersecurity notification. Additionally, the board will receive fire damage updates for properties on 3rd Street, Trinity United Methodist Church, and Tiger Lily, and consider PACE transfers for 804 E Second and 612 Mulberry.

• Resolution 2026-33B: Street closings for 2026 Old Court Days
• Resolution 2026-34B: Street and parking lot closings for Soup, Stew, Chili, and Brew Festival
• Resolution 2026-35B: Street closing for National Night Out
• Resolution 2026-36B: Amending the Employee Handbook as adopted in 2026-6C
• Water & Sewer SCADA Utility Manager Recommendation from Maxim Automation for $47,500

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve the accounts payable register totaling $2,079,537.29. The agenda consists solely of the allowance of vouchers; no other business items are listed.

• All Star Paving, Inc. – $117,387.34 for street paving project and $25,000 for safety bollards under JCBT grant
• Bank of New York Mellon Trust – $1,045,421.96 in water and sewer bond debt service payments
• Anthem Blue Cross – $121,140.97 for August medical insurance premiums across city departments
• Duke Energy – $78,976.94 for electric and utility bills across multiple city facilities
• CivicPlus – $14,543.50 for new city website development

Historic District Board of Review

The Historic District Board of Review will hold a public hearing on July 27, 2026, to consider several Certificates of Appropriateness. Items include tabled applications for window replacement at 1229 W. Main St. and a carport at 828 W. Second St., plus new applications for a garage-to-entrance conversion at 215 W. Main St., a deck at 227 W. First St., and windows at 117 W. Main St.

• Carolina and Ken Mackinlay – C. of A. to replace windows at 1229 W. Main St. (tabled from June)
• Luke Taylor – C. of A. to build a 22'x18' carport at 828 W. Second St. (tabled from June)
• Gabriela Bogdan – C. of A. to remove non-historic garage door and siding, restore original entrance at 215 W. Main St.
• Lea Ann Williams – C. of A. to build a new wood deck over existing steps at 227 W. First St.
• Brian Martin – C. of A. to place two new windows on west façade at 117 W. Main St.

City Council

The Madison City Council will vote on resolutions to remove Jim Bartlett as President Pro Tempore and to censure Mayor Bob G. Courtney for alleged rule violations. The council will also hold public hearings on two voluntary annexations: the 23.16-acre Madison Woods and the 80.54-acre Koehler Farms. Additionally, the Tree Board will present its Urban Forestry Management Plan, which aims to increase canopy cover and improve tree health.

• Resolution 2026-9C to remove Jim Bartlett as Council President Pro Tempore, citing collusion and false allegations.
• Resolution 2026-10C to censure Mayor Bob G. Courtney for allowing public comments outside of council rules.
• Ordinance 2026-13C to annex 23.16 acres (Madison Woods) and Ordinance 2026-14C to annex 80.54 acres (Koehler Farms).
• Presentation of the Urban Forestry Management Plan by the City Tree Board, including a goal to increase canopy cover from 34.8% to 40% by 2036.
• Appointment of a Select Committee on Professional Conduct by Mayor Courtney.

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will consider two resolutions: one for disposing of property on Shun Pike Road and another for transferring real estate. They will also discuss economic development agreements for Madison Woods and Koehler Farms. The meeting includes approval of minutes and TIF claims.

• Resolution 2026-4R: Disposition of property on Shun Pike Road
• Resolution 2026-5R: Transfer of certain real estate
• Economic Development Agreement – Madison Woods
• Economic Development Agreement – Koehler Farms
• Approval of TIF claims

The Redevelopment Commission approved four major items: the sale of Tract A, Lot 2 on Shun Pike Road to LAR Properties; acceptance of a city-owned property transfer for $100,000; and economic development agreements for the Madison Woods and Koehler Farms residential subdivisions. All votes were 3-0. The commission also approved $1.4 million in TIF claims and the June 9 minutes.

• Approved Resolution 2026-4R: sale of Shun Pike Road property to LAR Properties (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-5R: transfer of city-owned real estate to commission for $100,000 (3-0)
• Approved Economic Development Agreement for Madison Woods subdivision with Hackberry Property Investments (3-0)
• Approved Economic Development Agreement for Koehler Farms subdivision with Tony and Lisa Hammock (3-0)
• Approved $1.4 million in TIF claims (3-0)
• Approved June 9, 2026, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved financial report from Reedy Financial (3-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider allowing accounts payable vouchers totaling $938,855.56. The agenda consists solely of the approval of a register of claims, with no other business items listed.

• All Star Paving, Inc. — $18,293.10 for mid-block crossing (capital project)
• Jacobi Oil Service — $27,614.72 for fuel
• Duke Energy — $21,810.51 for utilities across multiple city properties
• City of Madison — $170,055.30 in internal transfers (water pilot, wrong bank corrections)
• Groundbreakers Hydrovac Excavation Services — $6,535.87 for sewer treatment repairs

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is reviewing updates on fire damage at 776 & 778 3rd Street and Trinity United Methodist Church. The agenda also includes several PACE grant applications for various properties and street closing resolutions for upcoming community events.

• Fire damage report for 776 & 778 3rd Street
• Trinity United Methodist Church fire update
• Resolution 2026-30B: Madison BBQ Party street and parking closings
• Resolution 2026-31B: Rockin’ on the River street closings
• PACE applications for 14 property locations

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will consider motions to approve a sculpture for the DG Market and a mural for the Senior Center, along with claims for a mosaic repair and collection management system.

• Motion to approve a sculpture for DG Market
• Motion to approve a mural for the Senior Center
• Claims: T. Black, LLC – Riverfront Mosaic Repair
• Claims: Public Art Archive – Collection Management System

The Commission approved the 'All Day Green' sculpture by artist Leticia Bajuyo for the DG Market site, with installation planned for August. They also tabled the Senior Center mural pending an updated design. Two claims were approved: up to $1,203.16 for mosaic repair and a claim for the public art archive system.

• Approved 'All Day Green' sculpture for DG Market (4-0)
• Tabled Senior Center mural until updated design presented (4-0)
• Approved up to $1,203.16 for Tiffany Black's riverfront mosaic repair (4-0)
• Approved claim for public art archive collection management system (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 7, 2026 (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Madison Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two development standards variance requests. One seeks reduced setbacks for a new duplex at 1125 Walnut Street, and the other for a building expansion at 3519 N Shun Pike Rd. The board will also consider a tabled application for a campground use variance.

• BZVU-26-4: Use variance for campground at 2422 N K Rd (tabled to Aug 10)
• BZVD-26-6: 4-ft side setback variance for duplex at 1125 Walnut St (staff recommends approval with conditions)
• BZVD-26-7: 35-ft side setback variance (from 50-ft) for 1,620 sq ft showroom/office at 3519 N Shun Pike Rd (staff recommends approval)
• Public hearing at 6:00 PM, Madison City Hall Council Chambers

The Madison Board of Zoning Appeals approved two development standard variances. The first allows a duplex at 1125 Walnut St to have a 4-foot side setback and stairs in the front yard. The second allows a 35-foot side setback and construction within an easement for a showroom at 3519 Shun Pike Rd. Both were approved unanimously (4-0). A previously tabled campground use variance was not discussed.

• Approved BZVD-26-6: duplex setback variance at 1125 Walnut St (4-0)
• Approved BZVD-26-7: showroom setback variance at 3519 Shun Pike Rd (4-0)
• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled BZVU-26-4: campground use variance at 2422 N K Rd, deferred to August 10, 2026

Parks Board

The Madison Parks Board will meet on July 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM in City Council Chambers. Agenda items include a recognition of Martha Jane Shimfessel, an operations report from Tanya Burnette, a Sunrise report from Roger Gallatin, a grounds report from Christian Hanson, an athletic director report from Brett Cahall, and a senior center report from Tanya Burnette for Sarah Foland. The board will also take public comment and set the next meeting for August 5, 2026.

• Recognition of Martha Jane Shimfessel
• Operations Report by Tanya Burnette
• Sunrise Report by Roger Gallatin
• Superintendent of Grounds Report by Christian Hanson
• Athletic Director Report by Brett Cahall

City Council

The Madison City Council will consider a resolution to transfer the city's interest in a coal lot to the Madison Redevelopment Commission for $100,000, with proceeds earmarked for the Welch/Kiwanis Park project. The meeting also includes reports on a liquor license renewal, PACE projects, and vacant structures. The council will also approve minutes from the June 16 meeting, which included resolutions on fire department pension enrollment, appropriation transfers, and a hotel tax abatement.

• Resolution 2026-7C: Transfer city's interest in coal lot (parcel 39-13-02-133-015.000-007) to Redevelopment Commission for $100,000, funds to Welch/Kiwanis Park project
• Vintage Lanes liquor license renewal report from Emily McKinney
• PACE Projects overview from Brenna Haley
• Vacant & Abandoned Structures update from Duey O'Neal
• Approval of June 16 minutes, which included tax abatement renewals for Grote, Riverside Towers, Trilogy, and Cotton Mill

The council approved Resolution 2026-7C, authorizing the transfer of the city's interests in the coal lot to the Madison Redevelopment Commission at fair market value, with an added amendment requiring a clause preventing any request for zoning variances in future agreements. The resolution passed 5-2 after a separate 5-2 vote on the amendment. The council also unanimously approved the Vintage Lanes liquor license renewal.

• Approved Resolution 2026-7C transferring city's coal lot interests to Redevelopment Commission (5-2)
• Adopted amendment to Resolution 2026-7C barring variance requests in future property agreements (5-2)
• Approved Vintage Lanes liquor license renewal (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider three resolutions closing streets for the Golf Cart/ATV Poker Run, the 2026 Madison Chautauqua, and Thornton's Bike Show. They will also receive updates on fire damage at 776 & 778 3rd Street and Trinity United Methodist Church, and vote on a police SOP update for pistol-mounted red dot sights, a K9 reactivation contract, and a handicap parking space application. PACE program partial final and final payments for several properties are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 2026-27B: Street closings for the Golf Cart/ATV Poker Run
• Resolution 2026-28B: Street closings for the 2026 Madison Chautauqua
• Resolution 2026-29B: Street and parking lot closing for Thornton's Bike Show
• Fire damage reports for 776 & 778 3rd St and Trinity United Methodist Church
• MPD SOP update on pistol mounted red dot sights and K9 reactivation contract

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several items including a policy update for pistol-mounted red dot sights for police officers, reactivation of K9 Colt, handicap parking space at 506 Mulberry St, and multiple street closure resolutions for upcoming events. They also approved PACE grant disbursements totaling $82,415 for property rehabilitation projects.

• Approved Pistol Mounted Red Dot Sights SOP Update (3-0)
• Approved K9 Reactivation Contract for Officer Trent Smith and K9 Colt (3-0)
• Approved Handicap Parking Space Application at 506 Mulberry St (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-27B for Golf Cart/ATV Poker Run street closures (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-28B for Madison Chautauqua street closures (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-29B for Thornton's Bike Show street and parking lot closures (3-0)
• Approved PACE partial final of $3,125 for 623 Broadway (3-0)
• Approved PACE finals totaling $54,290 for 307 West, 835 W Third, and 1126 W Second (3-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve a register of accounts payable totaling $2,036,173.38. The agenda consists solely of allowing these vouchers, which include payments for water and sewer bond debt, employee health insurance, and various operational expenses. No other business items are listed.

• $575,820 in water bond debt service and $139,470 in sewer bond debt service to Bank of New York Mellon
• $113,524 in July medical premiums to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• $100,000 capital reserve investment to City of Madison TSO Bond Pilot Fund
• $30,957 monthly lease payment to Enterprise FM Trust
• $6,350 dock installation for 26 season to Eagle Hollow Marine Construction

City Council

The City Council will vote on three resolutions: enrolling the fire department in a state pension fund (INPRS 1977 Fund), transferring $70,000 between budget lines without increasing the total budget, and confirming a property tax abatement for a new hotel proposed by Clifty Madison LLC. A public hearing will be held on the tax abatement resolution. The meeting also includes reports on tax abatement renewals, vacant structures, and parks.

• Resolution 2026-3C: Electing to enroll the City of Madison Fire Department in the INPRS 1977 Fund (adjusts contribution rate).
• Resolution 2026-5C: Transferring $70,000 in appropriations, including $15,000 for Sunrise Seasonal FICA/PERF and $40,000 for Sunrise NRO Repair & Maintenance.
• Resolution 2026-6C: Confirmatory resolution for a partial real property tax abatement for a new hotel by Clifty Madison LLC.
• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-6C (property tax abatement for new hotel).
• Reports on tax abatement renewals (Grote, Riverside Tower, Trilogy, Cotton Mill) and vacant/abandoned structures update.

The council unanimously passed three resolutions: enrolling the fire department in the INPRS 77 Fund, approving a confirmatory property tax abatement for a new hotel by Clifty Madison LLC, and transferring appropriations without increasing the budget. Tax abatement renewals for Grote, Riverside Towers, Trilogy, and Cotton Mill were also approved. Presentations were given on vacant structures and parks updates.

• Approved Resolution 2026-3C enrolling fire department in INPRS 77 Fund (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-5C transferring appropriations between categories (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-6C confirming property tax abatement for new hotel (7-0)
• Approved tax abatement renewals for Riverside Towers, Trilogy, and Cotton Mill (7-0)
• Approved Grote tax abatement renewal (5-0, with Schafer and Wilber abstaining)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is approving a large batch of claims and payments, including over $120,000 in June medical premiums to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and nearly $140,000 in sewer debt bond payments. Other notable payments include $12,500 to Dave Patterson for a PACE grant at 118 W Fifth St and $7,500 to B+H of Madison LLC for a PACE grant at 407 E Vaughn Dr. The agenda consists entirely of routine accounts payable approvals with no policy discussions or public hearings.

• $120,043.38 in June medical premiums paid to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield across multiple city departments
• $139,470.00 June 2026 sewer debt bond payment to Bank of New York Mellon Trust
• $12,500.00 PACE grant final payment to Dave Patterson for 118 W Fifth St
• $7,500.00 PACE grant final payment to B+H of Madison LLC for 407 E Vaughn Dr
• $8,794.58 May billing to Department of Correction for professional services

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a 2027 contract for City Attorney William Joseph Jenner at a fixed monthly fee of $5,000, plus $250/hour for litigation. They will also receive updates on fire damage at 776 & 778 3rd St and Trinity United Methodist Church, review proposals for the SIRPC owner-occupied rehabilitation program, and vote on resolutions to close streets for the Madison Regatta waterball fight and Hometown USA Parade.

• City Attorney Contract 2027 – fixed monthly fee of $5,000, plus $250/hour for litigation
• Fire damage reports for 776 & 778 3rd St and Trinity United Methodist Church
• SIRPC Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Home & Radon Inspection Proposal Review
• Resolution 2026-25B: Street closings for Annual Madison Regatta Waterball Fight
• Resolution 2026-26B: Street closings for Hometown USA Parade

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved multiple contracts and payments, including construction administration and inspection agreements for CCMG and Welch Park projects totaling up to $190,000, a $49,500 sewer repair wall, and the 2027 city attorney contract at $5,000/month. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved DSA Home Inspections for radon and home inspection (3-0)
• Approved City Attorney Contract 2027 at $5,000/month retainer (3-0)
• Approved $49,500 Crooked Creek concrete retaining wall by Sedam Contracting (3-0)
• Approved pay app #3 for Main Street Mid-Block Crossing ($5,063.84) (3-0)
• Approved pay app #3 for Broadway to Mulberry Street paving (3-0)
• Approved construction admin/inspection agreements for CCMG ($90K) and Welch Park ($100K) (3-0)
• Approved street closures for Madison Regatta Waterball Fight on June 30 (3-0)
• Approved street closures and parking restrictions for Hometown USA Parade on July 3 (3-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Madison Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve minutes from May 12, 2026, and consider TIF claims. The agenda includes a financial report and a mayor's update, with no old or new business items listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026
• Approval of TIF claims
• Financial report by Reedy Financial

The commission approved TIF claims totaling approximately $967,427.05, the May 12 minutes, and the financial report, all by 3-0 votes. No old or new business was discussed. The mayor reported ongoing economic development efforts, including business retention visits, housing challenges, and park investments.

• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved TIF claims totaling approximately $967,427.05 (3-0)
• Approved financial report (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Madison Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on five applications: two special exceptions for short-term rentals, two variances for accessory structures, and one use variance for a campground. The meeting will also include roll call, approval of prior minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Special exception for short-term rental at 111 E. Main St (CBD zone) — staff recommends approval without conditions
• Special exception for short-term rental at 311 East St (HDR zone)
• Variance for accessory structure height at 344 Crestwood Dr (R2 zone)
• Variance for accessory structure setbacks at 1023 E Vaughn St (OS zone)
• Use variance for campground at 2422 N K Rd (RA zone)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two special exceptions for short-term rentals at 111 E. Main St and 311 East St, both with conditions requiring house rules. Two variances were also approved: one for an accessory structure height at 344 Crestwood Dr and one for accessory structure setbacks at 1023 E Vaughn St. A use variance for a campground at 2422 N K Rd was tabled to the August meeting at the applicant's request.

• Approved special exception for short-term rental at 111 E. Main St (5-0)
• Approved special exception for short-term rental at 311 East St (5-0)
• Approved variance for accessory structure height at 344 Crestwood Dr (5-0)
• Approved variance for accessory structure setbacks at 1023 E Vaughn St (3-1, 1 abstain)
• Tabled use variance for campground at 2422 N K Rd to August 10 meeting (5-0)

Parks Board

The Madison Parks Board will consider changing the Crystal Beach senior pass eligibility age to 55. The board will also receive operational reports from staff and hear public comment.

• Crystal Beach senior pass age changed to 55
• Operations Report by Tanya Burnette
• Superintendent of Grounds Report by Christian Hanson
• Sunrise Report by Roger Gallatin
• Athletic Director Report by Brett Cahall

The Parks Board approved lowering the age for the Crystal Beach senior pass from 65 to 55. The board also approved the June meeting minutes and claims as presented. Other reports covered park programs, golf revenue, and upcoming events.

• Approved lowering Crystal Beach senior pass age from 65 to 55 (unanimous)
• Approved June meeting minutes as distributed (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Madison City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a 6-year property tax abatement for a proposed hotel development by Clifty Madison LLC at 410-412 Clifty Drive, with an estimated $15 million investment. The council will also vote on ordinances to create separate TIF Grant and TIF Donation funds for the Redevelopment Commission. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Resolution 2026-4C: 6-year property tax abatement for new hotel at 410-412 Clifty Drive, with 100% abatement in year 1 and 50% in years 2-6
• Ordinance 2026-11C: Establishes a non-reverting TIF Grant Fund for Redevelopment Commission grants
• Ordinance 2026-12C: Establishes a non-reverting TIF Donation Fund for Redevelopment Commission donations
• Estimated $15 million hotel investment with projected $6.3 million assessed value and $190,000 annual TIF revenue
• Public comments will be taken on all agenda items

The Madison Common Council approved Resolution 2026-4C granting a partial real property tax abatement for a new hotel, and passed two ordinances creating TIF grant and donation funds. All votes were 6-0. Public comments raised flooding concerns from the battery factory and proposed solar installations.

• Approved Resolution 2026-4C for partial property tax abatement for new hotel (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2026-11C establishing TIF Grant Fund for Redevelopment Commission (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2026-12C establishing TIF Donation Fund for Redevelopment Commission (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2026 meeting (6-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider three resolutions to close streets and parking lots for the Madison Regatta & Roostertail Festival (June 30–July 5), the Friends of the Lanier Pride Festival (June 27), and Vintage Thunder (September 18–20). They will also receive fire damage updates on properties at 776 & 778 3rd St and Trinity United Methodist Church, open bids for the SIRPC Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation program, and review PACE grant progress for properties on W First St and Ferry St.

• Resolution 2026-22B: Street and parking lot closings for Madison Regatta & Roostertail Festival, June 30–July 5
• Resolution 2026-23B: Vine Street from First to Second Street closed June 27 for Pride Festival
• Resolution 2026-24B: Vaughn Drive and boat ramps closed Sept. 18–20 for Vintage Thunder
• Fire damage reports for 776 & 778 3rd St and Trinity United Methodist Church
• SIRPC Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation RFP opening

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved three resolutions closing streets and parking areas for the Madison Regatta & Roostertail Festival, the Friends of Lanier Pride Festival, and the Vintage Thunder event. It also temporarily relocated the Farmers Market to Lytle Park due to a church fire, approved PACE grant adjustments and disbursements for three properties, and received updates on fire-damaged buildings, utility projects, and street improvements. All votes were unanimous (3-0) except where noted.

• Approved Resolution 2026-22B for Regatta & Roostertail Festival street/parking closures (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-23B closing Vine Street for Pride Festival (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-24B for Vintage Thunder street/boat ramp closures (3-0)
• Approved temporary relocation of Farmers Market to Lytle Park (3-0)
• Approved PACE scope adjustment for 1017 W First St ($7,500) (3-0)
• Approved PACE midpoint disbursement of $3,750 for 1001 W First St (3-0)
• Approved PACE final disbursement of $7,500 for 200 Ferry St (3-0)
• Approved May 18, 2026 minutes (2-0, Courtney abstained)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is approving a batch of claims totaling over $200,000. The largest single payment is $43,960 to Can Do Maintenance for 50% work completed at 608 Mulberry St under the Paul Bruhn Grant. Other significant payments include $46,972 to the Jefferson County Treasurer for the June 2026 LIT payment and $30,957 to Enterprise FM Trust for a lease/purchase.

• $43,960 to Can Do Maintenance for 50% work at 608 Mulberry St (Paul Bruhn Grant)
• $46,972 to Jefferson County Treasurer for June 2026 LIT payment
• $30,957 to Enterprise FM Trust for monthly lease/purchase
• $5,000 to Jefferson County Veterans Council for 2026 service office contribution
• $4,500 to Jenner Pattison & Sharpe for June monthly legal services

Historic District Board of Review

The Historic District Board of Review will hold a public hearing and vote on 11 applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, including a city-proposed amphitheater in Bicentennial Park, several new garages and sheds, and a bakery addition. The board will also consider a tabled window replacement application.

• City of Madison – C. of A. to build an amphitheater in Bicentennial Park at 101 E Vaughn Dr.
• Mark Prickett – C. of A. to build a 21.5'x36.5' garage at 526 Jefferson St.
• Gabriela Bogdan – C. of A. to build a kitchen addition for a bakery at 215 W. Main St.
• Jerry Briner – C. of A. to construct a new residential structure on a vacant lot at 1020 E. First St.
• Carolina and Ken Mackinlay – tabled C. of A. to replace windows at 1229 W. Main St.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading vote on Ordinance 2026-10C, which updates the fee schedule for planning and zoning applications. The ordinance was tabled at the previous meeting because the required public notice period had not been met. The council will also consider liquor license renewals and other routine business.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2026-10C: Fee Change Amendment, updating fees for planning and zoning applications (e.g., primary plat from $115 to $500, zone map change from $115 to $500)
• Reports from City Officials: Emily McKinney on liquor license renewals
• Approval of minutes from the May 6, 2026 regular meeting
• Resolution 2026-3C: Enrolling the Fire Department in the INPRS 77 Fund (approved at prior meeting)

The Madison Common Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-10C, which updates the fee schedule for planning and zoning applications. The new fees were developed alongside the recently adopted Unified Development Ordinance and were recommended by the Plan Commission. Council also unanimously approved four liquor license renewals for local restaurants and venues.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-10C updating the planning and zoning fee schedule (6-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Rivertown Grill, Red on Main, Red Bicycle Hall, and Ohio Theatre (6-0)
• Approved minutes from the May 6, 2026 regular meeting (6-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider two resolutions for Juneteenth events: street closings for a 5K Run/Walk on June 20 and a parking lot closing for a picnic on June 21. The board will also receive fire damage updates on properties at 776 & 778 3rd St and an update on the Trinity United Methodist Church fire. PACE midpoint disbursements for the Central Hotel and 1125 Walnut St are on the agenda.

• Resolution 2026-20B: Street closings for Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk on June 20, 7:45-10:00 AM, on multiple streets including Sixth, Fifth, Elm, Broadway, Presbyterian, Vine, Third, Poplar, and Fourth.
• Resolution 2026-21B: Parking lot closing south of Visitor Center for Juneteenth Picnic on June 21, 2:00-6:30 PM.
• Fire damage reports for 776 & 778 3rd St and Trinity United Methodist Church update from Tony Steinhardt.
• PACE Midpoints for Central Hotel and 1125 Walnut St.
• Claims (general and payroll) and approval of prior meeting minutes.

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved two resolutions for temporary street and parking lot closures for Juneteenth events on June 20-21, 2026. They also approved midpoint disbursements for two PACE grants totaling $54,675.00. Fire damage updates were provided for two properties, with work halted at 778 & 776 3rd St due to structural instability.

• Approved Resolution 2026-20B for Juneteenth 5K street closures (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-21B for Juneteenth picnic parking lot closure (2-0)
• Approved PACE midpoint disbursement of $4,675.00 for 1125 Walnut (2-0)
• Approved PACE midpoint disbursement of $12,500.00 each for four Central Hotel structures (2-0)
• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Approved general and payroll claims as submitted (2-0)