{ "city": "Madison", "state": "IN", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/madison-in.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-24", "body": "Historic District Board of Review", "headline": "Board to review rebuilding rear addition and garage at 804 E. Second St.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08242026-178", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on two annexations and employee spousal insurance policy", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-177", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety", "headline": "Board to consider fire updates, street closings, and SIRPC contract", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-176", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Redevelopment Commission", "headline": "Redevelopment Commission to consider property disposition resolution", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-174", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals", "headline": "Board to decide on campground use variance and three other zoning requests", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-172", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on annexing 104 acres for two new subdivisions", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-167", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety", "headline": "Board to vote on $47,500 SCADA upgrade, street closures for festivals", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-166", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety", "headline": "Board to approve $2.08 million in claims including street paving, debt service, and medical premiums", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-168", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Historic District Board of Review", "headline": "Historic board to review window replacements, carport, and new deck", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-152", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider censuring mayor, removing pro tempore, and two annexations", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-151", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Redevelopment Commission", "headline": "Madison Redevelopment Commission to vote on Shun Pike Road property disposition", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-158", "minutes_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-158", "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety", "headline": "Board to approve $938,855.56 in claims including $27,614.72 for fuel", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-147", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety", "headline": "Madison Board reviews fire damage reports and PACE grant applications", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-145", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Public Arts Commission", "headline": "Commission to vote on DG Market sculpture and Senior Center mural", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-157", "minutes_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07162026-157", "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals", "headline": "Board to hear two setback variance requests for duplex and industrial expansion", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-175", "minutes_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07132026-175", "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Parks Board", "headline": "Parks Board to recognize Martha Jane Shimfessel, hear operations and facility reports", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-153", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on transferring city coal lot to redevelopment commission for $100,000", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-150", "minutes_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-150", "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety", "headline": "Board to vote on street closures for three summer events and fire damage reports", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-144", "minutes_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062026-144", "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety", "headline": "Board approves $2M in claims including water and sewer debt payments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-146", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on tax abatement for new hotel, fire pension switch", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-149", "minutes_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-149", "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety", "headline": "Board approves $120K+ in June medical premiums and debt payments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-141", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety", "headline": "Board to consider 2027 city attorney contract, fire damage reports, and street closures", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-142", "minutes_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-142", "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Redevelopment Commission", "headline": "Madison Redevelopment Commission to approve minutes and TIF claims", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-155", "minutes_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-155", "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals", "headline": "Board to vote on 5 zoning requests including short-term rentals and campground", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-139", "minutes_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-139", "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Parks Board", "headline": "Parks Board to vote on lowering Crystal Beach senior pass age", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-165", "minutes_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-165", "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider tax abatement for new hotel at 410-412 Clifty Drive", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-148", "minutes_url": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-148", "source": "https://www.madison-in.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }