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Wed Aug 26, 2026

Town Council

Council to vote on pickleball court letters, discuss records ordinance

The Brookston Town Council will hold its regular meeting, starting with approval of minutes and accounts payable. The agenda includes a vote on letters regarding the pickleball court, a public records ordinance discussion with Attorney Rebecca, and updates from various officials. A guest will speak about a kitten rescue and another about an abatement.

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BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. August 26, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable Guests: Shelly Norman – regarding KiƩen Cove rescue Melissa Nelson - abatement New or Old Business: Vote on leƩers for pickleball court AƩy. Rebecca: Public Records Ordinance Ken Smith – Any updates. Terry L. – Any updates. Jason Sanders – Any updates. EmmeƩ Report – Any Updates. Troy – Any updates. Regina – Any updates. Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment
Wed Aug 12, 2026

Town Council

Town Council to approve minutes and accounts payable with minimal new business

The Town Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. at Brookston Town Hall to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and the accounts payable list. No substantive decisions or ordinances are scheduled; the meeting includes brief updates from staff and guests, with no new proposals or hearings listed.

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BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. August 12, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable Guests: IMPA – Re: Electric Meters New or Old Business: AƩy. Rebecca: Public Records Ordinance Ken Smith – Any updates. Terry L. – Any updates. Jason Sanders – Any updates. EmmeƩ Report – Any Updates. Troy – Any updates. Regina – Any updates. Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment
Wed Jul 8, 2026

Town Council

Brookston Council to review blacktop patch quote, ballpark agreement

The Brookston Town Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and accounts payable, then discuss several operational items including a blacktop patching quote, a ballpark usage agreement, updates on Wood Street Park bathrooms, electric meter purchases, fire truck repairs, and water plant readiness for fireworks. An executive session will follow the regular meeting.

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BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. July 8, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable Guests: New or Old Business: 1. Blacktop quote for patching 2. Ballpark agreement to usage, review AƩy. Rebecca: 1. House on SR 43 2. Trailer Park Ken Smith – Any updates on Wood Street Park bathrooms Terry L. – Purchase of electric meters. Using money from electric uƟlity Jason Sanders – Fire Truck Repair Updates. Ready for parade? EmmeƩ Report – Update on water plant. Ready for fireworks? Troy – Any updates. Ready for fireworks? Regina – Any updates. Working on budget Thursday morning. Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment EXECUTIVE MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETING
Wed Jun 24, 2026

Town Council

Brookston Town Council regular meeting with department updates

The Brookston Town Council is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of minutes and accounts payable, followed by brief updates from town officials and department heads. No major ordinances, rezoning, or contracts with dollar amounts are listed.

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BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. June 24, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable Guests: New or Old Business: Ken Smith – Any updates Terry L. – Any updates Jason Sanders – Fire Department updates EmmeƩ Report – Any updates Troy – Any updates Regina – 1. TransporƟng firetruck for repair 2. Check from REMC Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment
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June 24, 2026 The Brookston Town Council met in regular session with VP North and CM Hasser absent. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. CM Eldridge made | a motion to approve minutes as read. Second was made by CM Thomas. Motion | carried. Bills were examined on the Accounts Payable Register Form. CM Thomas moved to pay bills listed on the Accounts Payable Voucher Register. Second was made by CM Eldridge the bills totaling $137,161.46 Unanimously approved. New/Old Business: CM Thomas would like to discuss the Trailer Park located on 2°4 St. He feels it » isa hazard. Junk all over, doors laying around. Marshal Yeoman has sent text to owner | and no answer back. Marshal Yeoman will get with Att. Rebecca Trent to have her send out a letter to the owner. VP Girard said there is also tall grass at the trailer park. Eng. Ken reports: Handed the Council Members a report of what has been done. CM Thomas asked what the letters for the pickleball were made of. Eng. Ken said black aluminum. Discussion on the aerator. CM Eldridge said in the past he asked H what he call whiffle balls taken out every so often to clean the filters and they told i him no. Eng. Ken says the filters need changed once every 4-5 years. CM Eldridge asked if there are trays in it now. Eng. Ken said yes. Terry LaOrange reports: Nothing at this time. CM Thomas asked if everything went good during the storms. Terry said yes here it did. Just the tree next to Marks house. The tree will be t …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026

Town Council

Town Council to hear updates and discuss state water reimbursement

The Brookston Town Council is meeting to approve minutes and accounts payable, and to hear updates from various officials including the fire department. A key item is a discussion about reimbursement from the State for a water relocation project.

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BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. June 10, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable Guests: New or Old Business: Ken Smith – Any updates Terry L. – Any updates Jason Sanders – Fire Department updates EmmeƩ Report – Any updates Troy – Any updates Regina – Reimbursement from State Water Relocate Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment
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31 June 10, 2026 The Brookston Town Council met in regular session with all members present. i] Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. CM Eldridge made | a motion to approve minutes as read. Second was made by CM Thomas. Motion carried. Bills were examined on the Accounts Payable Register Form. CM Hasser moved to pay bills listed on the Accounts Payable Voucher Register. Second was made by VP Girard the bills totaling $224,073.88 Unanimously approved. New/Old Business: Eng. Ken reports: once RQAW payment check has cleared will send State for reimbursement. Spoke to the contractor regarding the meters and all meters are done. Project came in under 25,000.00 less and use it for new lab at water plant. Will try and doa walk through on work done so far. Contractor that is doing the paving project will also pave the streets needed. Letters for the Joe Butz Memorial were approved by Council to go with 9” gold letters. Pres. North mentioned needing budget amounts by next meeting. Received Marshal Yeoman’s tonight. He and Clerk-Treasurer will meet to go over the budget, planning to do so before 1* meeting in July. Pres. North asked Atty. Rebecca on the property on St Rd 43 north. Atty. Rebecca said they called her office a couple times on what is expected. Atty. Rebecca said they did fix the structure the hearing was for so the hearing was canceled. They made great progress on the porch flooring and stopped working on the porch fora week now, not sure why. Wil …
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Wed May 27, 2026

Town Council

Town Council to discuss e-bikes ordinance and adjourn

The Town Council will meet to approve minutes and accounts payable, discuss updates on an e-bikes ordinance, and hear brief reports from various departments. If no further business arises, the meeting will adjourn.

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✓ Decided: Council approves e-bike ordinance, car show, and sidewalk work

The Brookston Town Council approved several items, including a car show at the Methodist Church, permission for Laura Chapman to add gravel and pavers along her Antique Store, and a new e-bike ordinance amending ordinance 2-2006. They also approved paying bills totaling $117,582.53 and an RQAW invoice for $2,196.50. No items were denied or tabled.

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BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. May 27, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable Guests: New or Old Business: 1. E-bikes Ordinance Ken Smith – Any updates Terry L. – Any updates Jason Sanders – Fire Department updates EmmeƩ Report – Any updates Troy – Any updates Regina – Any updates Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment
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MAY 27, 2026 29 The Brookston Town Council met in regular session with VP Girard and CM Eldridge absent. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. CM Thomas made a motion to approve minutes as read. Second was made by CM Hasser. Motion carried. Bills were examined on the Accounts Payable Register Form. CM Hasser moved to pay bills listed on the Accounts Payable Voucher Register. Second was made by CM Thomas the bills totaling $117,582.53 Unanimously approved. New/Old Business: Pres. North announced there was a request to have a car show on July 11" from 10-2 at the Methodist Church. Council approved and streets to be left open. Pres. North asked Clerk-Treasurer to explain what Laura Chapman, owner of the Antique shop had requested. Laura would like to add gravel and pavers along west side of her Antique Store. She will hire a person to do it. Council said yes and CM Hasser only suggestion of some point if Town wants to put in a sidewalk they will be allowed for its Town easement. Clerk-Treasurer will let her know. Eng. Ken and Clerk-Treasurer submitted the Community Cares Act grant last week. Should hear something mid-June. Pres. North announced all budget requests to be received by the second meeting in June. Pres. North mentioned Atty. Rebbeca emailed the e-bike ordinance amending ordinance 2-2006 regarding the operation of skateboards on public sidewalks in business district. If approved this will be ordinance #2026-7. CM Thomas made a motion to app …
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Wed May 13, 2026

Town Council

Brookston Town Council to discuss e-bike policy and infrastructure updates

The Town Council will meet to discuss the potential adoption of an e-bike policy and the replacement of a fence west of the ball park on SR 18. The meeting also includes discussions regarding internet installation at the Water Building and various departmental updates.

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✓ Decided: Brookston Council approves garage sale ordinance, fence replacement, and utility service changes

The Brookston Town Council approved the garage sale ordinance #6-2026, a $7,200 chain link fence replacement west of the ball park, and a switch to Comcast for internet at the water building and phone at the treatment plant. The council also discussed an e-bike policy, with the attorney to modify the existing ordinance, and noted a deadline for a trailer park owner to fix a hazardous electric panel.

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BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. May 13, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable Guests: New or Old Business: 1. E-bikes – Do we need to adopt a policy? 2. Replace fence west of ball park on SR 18. 3. Discuss installaƟon of internet at Water Building Ken Smith – Any updates Terry L. – Any updates Jason Sanders – Fire Department updates EmmeƩ Report – Any updates Troy – Any updates Regina – Any updates Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment
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MAY 13, 2026 The Brookston Town Council met in regular session with Pres. North absent. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. CM Eldridge made a motion to approve minutes as read. Second was made by CM Hasser. Motion carried. Bills were examined on the Accounts Payable Register Form. CM Hasser moved to pay bills listed on the Accounts Payable Voucher Register. Second was made by CM Eldridge the bills totaling $192,837.46 Unanimously approved. New/Old Business: CM Hasser asked Marshal Yeoman his thoughts on E-Bike policy. Marshal Yeoman thought adding to current bike ordinance not to be on sidewalks and uptown and no under the age of 18 on the highways. Atty. Rebecca will modify the existing ordinance. Garage sale ordinance #6-2026 was presented for approval. CM Eldridge made a motion to accept the garage sale ordinance #6-2026. Second by CM Hasser. Motion unanimous. Chain link fence west of the ball park needs replaced. Cost to replace is $7200.00. CM Eldridge made a motion to replace the fence. Second by CM Hasser. Motion unanimous. Water Building needs internet service for the control panel. Clerk-Treasurer called Comcast and Brightspeed. Comcast quote is cheaper and would also like to cancel Brightspeed phone at treatment plant and go with Comcast phone. Have issues with Brightspeed and had to go with them to be able to receive calls at South St bldg. and water building because Comcast didn’t have the capabilities for service on o …
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Wed Apr 22, 2026

Town Council

✓ Decided: Council approves wind/solar energy ordinance with 140-ft height limit

The Brookston Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance #5-2026, a White County zoning amendment that repeals and replaces Chapter 7 on renewable energy systems. The new rules cap wind turbine height at 140 feet and require a 2-mile setback from town boundaries for turbines, solar, and battery storage. The council also approved paying bills totaling $251,432.03 and discussed helping local businesses during road construction.

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APRIL 22, 2026 The Brookston Town Council met in regular session with CM Thomas absent. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. VP Girard made a motion to approve minutes as read. Second was made by CM Hasser. Motion carried. Bills were examined on the Accounts Payable Register Form. CM Hasser moved to pay bills listed on the Accounts Payable Voucher Register. Second was made by VP Girard the bills totaling $251432.03 Unanimously approved. Jenilynne, White County Area Plan executive director presented Amendment to the White County Zoning Control Ordinance. Amendment A89 is a proposal to amend the current standards for Renewable Energy Systems. This is a proposal for a complete repeal and replacement of Chapter 7 of commercial and non-commercial wind turbine. Reduced height maximum no greater than 140 feet from ground to tip of blade and set back 2 miles from Town boundaries of wind turbines, solar, and energy battery storage. Pres. North asked what happens if one comes down. Jenilynne says another goes in its place but taller. Does a bigger base go in. VP Girard says no same size base and stays in same footprint. Theres no expansion. If council approval it will be Ordinance #5-2026. VP Girard made a motion to accept Ordinance #5-2026. Second by CM Hasser. Motion unanimous. Issac owner of Jackson St Pub, Indiana Pizza Company and Brookston Burger Box and Tom, owner of Crasian Brewery was present asking the Council what Town can do to help …
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Wed Apr 8, 2026

Town Council

Brookston Council to consider garage sale ordinance, sidewalks, fire agreement

The Brookston Town Council will meet to approve minutes and accounts payable, then discuss new or old business including a garage sale ordinance, sidewalk updates, and a fire department agreement. The agenda also includes updates from various officials and a possible application to Artesian.

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BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. April 8, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable New or Old Business: 1. Garage Sale Ordinance 2. Sidewalks Ken Smith – Any updates Terry L. – Any updates Jason Sanders – Fire Department updates EmmeƩ Report – Any updates Troy – Any updates Regina – 1. Fire Department Agreement. 2. 43 Closeout. 3. Approve ApplicaƟon #3 to Artesian. Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. April 8, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable New or Old Business: 1. Garage Sale Ordinance 2. Sidewalks Ken Smith – Any updates Terry L. – Any updates Jason Sanders – Fire Department updates EmmeƩ Report – Any updates Troy – Any updates Regina – 1. Fire Department Agreement. 2. 43 Closeout. 3. Approve ApplicaƟon #3 to Artesian. Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment
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APRIL 8, 2026 The Brookston Town Council met in regular session with all members present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. CM Eldridge made a motion to approve minutes as read. Second was made by CM Thomas. Motion carried. Bills were examined on the Accounts Payable Register Form. VP Girard moved to pay bills listed on the Accounts Payable Voucher Register. Second was made by CM Hasser the bills totaling $87,381.66 Unanimously approved. New/Old Business: Pat McMullan was present introducing himself as he and his wife Sara are taking over the poker run during the Apple/Popcorn Festival. He asked if Town needed anything from them to do the run. Council said nothing from them in the past the poker run did the event themselves and if need anything the Marshal will let them know. Pres. North would like to discuss the garage sale ordinance and sidewalks. What Council suggestions would be in the garage sale ordinance. Council felt 3-day sale and to wait 30 days between sales with the exception for the Apple/Popcorn Festival and 4th fireworks day. Atty. Rebecca will draft up ordinance for review and make changes where needed before finalized. Sidewalks needing repaired or re-done, he would like to fix the physical hazard ones. CM Eldridge saw at least 6 sidewalks listed could be eliminated because they go nowhere. Pres. North said will probably need to budget sidewalks next year and will see if enough money left over after streets to be …
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Thu Mar 26, 2026

Town Council

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MARCH 25, 2026 The Brookston Town Council met in regular session with all members present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. CM Hasser made a motion to approve minutes as read. Second was made by VP Girard. Motion carried. Bills were examined on the Accounts Payable Register Form. CM Hasser moved to pay bills listed on the Accounts Payable Voucher Register. Second was made by CM Thomas the bills totaling $135,810.85 Unanimously approved. New/Old Business: CM Eldridge and Clerk-Treasurer had a phone conference with Jeff Rowe of Baker Tilly regarding the Sewer Asset Management Plan. CM Eldridge gave a summary of what was discussed that an asset management plan has to be done every 4 years and what rates could be from $34.00-$50.00. Do not have to do asset management plan for electric. Clerk-Treasurer received an invoice from Baker Tilly for the Sewer Asset Management Plan for $18,950.00 after claims already sent to Council and she will pay the invoice tomorrow and send out. Pres. North announced Eng. Ken would not be here tonight and he (Ken) asked Pres. North if the St Rd 43 project be closed for Town portion. Pres. North said yes. Eng. Ken reports: none Terry LaOrange reports: received a quote from IMPA. Had not had a chance to look it over. Once he gets it broke down, he will meet with a couple council members to go over it before presenting it to all Council Members at a Council Meeting. He will do the preliminary and then have s …
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Wed Mar 25, 2026

Town Council

Brookston Town Council to hold routine meeting with updates

The Brookston Town Council is meeting to approve minutes and accounts payable, and to hear updates from various officials including the fire department. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.

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BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. March 25, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable New or Old Business: Ken Smith – Any updates Terry L. – Any updates Jason Sanders – Fire Department updates EmmeƩ Report – Any updates Troy – Any updates Regina – Any updates Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment
Wed Mar 11, 2026

Town Council

Brookston Town Council to discuss yard sales and department updates

The Brookston Town Council is meeting to approve minutes and accounts payable, and to discuss yard sales and updates from various officials and departments. The agenda is mostly routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $166,108.98 in bills, discusses yard sale ordinance

The Brookston Town Council approved bills totaling $166,108.98 and discussed creating a yard sale ordinance. They also agreed to purchase new electric meters with available funds rather than taking out a loan. The wastewater grant application scored 442 points out of 450 needed and will be resubmitted in October.

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BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. March 11, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable New or Old Business: 1. Discuss yard sales Ken Smith – Any updates Terry L. – Any updates Jason Sanders – Fire Department updates EmmeƩ Report – Any updates Troy – Any updates Regina – Any updates Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment
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MARCH 11, 2026 The Brookston Town Council met in regular session with CM Hasser and CM Thomas absent. Clerk-Treasurer on vacation and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer was in attendance. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. CM Eldridge made a motion to approve minutes as read. Second was made by VP Girard. Motion carried. Bills were examined on the Accounts Payable Register Form. VP Girard moved to pay bills listed on the Accounts Payable Voucher Register. Second was made by CM Eldridge. The bills totaling $166,108.98 Unanimously approved. New/Old Business: Discussion on yard sales. Attorney Rebecca stated that White County has an ordinance that allows yard sales for 72 hours and if longer, need to get a permit. The resident that is having continuous yard sales would be considered operating a business and would not be allowed as it is zoned residential. Council will look at sample ordinances provided by Attorney and put together an Ordinance for the Town. Eng. Ken was not present. Pres. North stated that he, Eng. Ken and Emmett had a site visit with KIRPC regarding the wastewater grant. We scored 442 points out of the 450 points needed to be considered. There were many applicants and it is very competitive. Will reapply in October. He was informed that 2027 is fully funded for the grant. CM Girard said that Eng. Ken had written the letter of intent for the Community Foundation Grant for bathrooms at the Wood Street Park. Pres. North informed c …
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Wed Feb 25, 2026

Town Council

Brookston Town Council to discuss bathroom updates and department reports

The Brookston Town Council is meeting to approve minutes and accounts payable, and to discuss updates on bathrooms and reports from various officials including the fire department. The agenda is largely procedural with routine approvals and open discussion items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $190,967.42 in bills, discusses wastewater and rummage sale ordinance

The Brookston Town Council approved the minutes and bills totaling $190,967.42 unanimously. They discussed a resident's complaint about frequent rummage sales, with plans to draft a stricter ordinance. The council also considered applying for a grant to add a bathroom at Wood St. Park and heard updates from department heads.

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BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. February 25, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable New or Old Business: 1. Discussion on bathrooms Ken Smith – Any updates Terry L. – Any updates Jason Sanders – Fire Department updates EmmeƩ Report – Any updates Troy – Any updates Regina – Any updates Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment
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FEBRUARY 25, 2026 The Brookston Town Council met in regular session with all members present. { Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. CM Eldridge | made a motion to approve minutes as read. Second was made by VP Girard. Motion carried. Bills were examined on the Accounts Payable Register Form. CM Hasser moved to pay bills listed on the Accounts Payable Voucher Register. Second was made by CM Thomas. The bills totaling $190,967.42 Unanimously approved. New/Old Business: Scott Robinson, certified wastewater operator for the waste treatment plant was present to update Council Members that Supt. Emmett is doing a good job and looking forward to new updates on the wastewater project. He would like to meet with Eng. Ken, CM Eldridge and Supt. Emmett to discuss some issues from previous discussion. Miles McQueary a resident in the duplex at end of St Rd 43 South was || present to ask Council for help on his neighbor who lives in the other half of the ! duplex who has rummage sales every day in the summer making it very hard for him to get into his driveway off ST Rd 43 and to be able to leave his driveway due to the cars at the rummage sale. Pres. North has reached out to Town Atty. Rebecca Trent and she will look into what can be done. VP Girard went the next step forward and checked with White County on ordinance they have that allows 7 straight days i allowed for garage sales and if beyonc! the 7 days then needs a permit. Council will i discuss further t …
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Wed Feb 11, 2026

Town Council

Town Council to select wastewater grant administrator and review park bathroom plans

The Town Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and accounts payable. Two key items are on the agenda: selecting a grant administrator for a wastewater project and discussing plans for park restrooms. Council members will also receive updates from various departments and residents.

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✓ Decided: Council accepts K-IRPC proposal for wastewater grant admin

The Brookston Town Council unanimously approved a proposal from K-IRPC for Community Development Block Grant Administration Services for the Wastewater Project. Bills totaling $66,205.32 were approved unanimously. The council also discussed future projects, including new bathrooms at parks and a potential $200,000 electric meter replacement, but no decisions were made on those items.

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BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. February 11, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable New or Old Business: 1. Pick Grant Administrator for wastewater project. 2. Discuss plans for park bathrooms. Ken Smith – Any updates Terry L. – Any updates Jason Sanders – Fire Department updates EmmeƩ Report – Any updates Troy – Any updates Regina – Any updates Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. February 11, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable New or Old Business: 1. Pick Grant Administrator for wastewater project. 2. Discuss plans for park bathrooms. Ken Smith – Any updates Terry L. – Any updates Jason Sanders – Fire Department updates EmmeƩ Report – Any updates Troy – Any updates Regina – Any updates Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment
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FEBRUARY 11, 2026 15 The Brookston Town Council met in regular session with CM Thomas absent. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. VP Girard made a motion to approve minutes as read. Second was made by CM Hasser. Motion carried. Bills were examined on the Accounts Payable Register Form. CM Eldridge moved to pay bills listed on the Accounts Payable Voucher Register. Second was made by VP Girard. The bills totaling $66,205.32 Unanimously approved. New/Old Business: K-IRPC was the only Company to send ina proposal for Community Development Block Grant Administration Services for the Wastewater Project. VP Girard made a motion to accept proposal from K-IRPC, Second by CM Hasser. Motion unanimous. Pres. North asked the Council to start thinking about the bathroom at ball park and new bathroom at Wood St Park for discussion at the next Council Meeting. Block building would probably be better and will need to add water and sewer line. CM Eldridge suggest putting a grinder pump in, Pres. North will get with Eng. Ken to go over plans. Pres. North would like to see what is going on with the R&M and Liquor store. Atty. Rebecca said the R&M is up for sheriffs’ sale and will reach out to the owner on the liquor store to see what is going on with the building. Clerk-Treasurer announced the rocket launch will be June 16, 2026 at the walk park. Eng. Ken reports: announced Community Foundation of White County $750,000.00 grant. Town can apply for grant up to $100, …
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Wed Jan 28, 2026

Town Council

Brookston Town Council to review paving bids and area plan amendments

The Brookston Town Council is meeting to approve minutes and accounts payable, and to hear from the Area Plan Commission about Amendments A87 and A88. They will also discuss paving bids and receive updates from various officials, including the fire department.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning amendments and low paving bid

The Brookston Town Council approved two zoning amendments (Ordinances #3-2026 and #4-2026) allowing industrial waste facilities in I-1 districts and changing parking lot standards for industrial uses outside municipalities. They also accepted Reith Riley's low bid for paving, approved paying bills totaling $153,576.99, and authorized a $3,029.10 payment for a fire department test.

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BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. January 28, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable Brianna – Area Plan Commission regarding Amendments A87 & A88 New or Old Business: Paving Bids Ken Smith – Any updates Terry L. – Any updates Jason Sanders – Fire Department updates EmmeƩ Report – Any updates Troy – Any updates Regina – Any updates Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment
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JANUARY 28, 2026 : The Brookston Town Council met in regular session with CM Thomas absent. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. CM Hasser made a motion to approve minutes as read. Second was made by VP Girard. Motion carried, Bills were examined on the Accounts Payable Register Form. VP Girard | Moved to pay bills listed on the Accounts Payable Voucher Register. Second was | made by CM Eldridge. The bills totaling $153,576.99 Unanimously approved. i Brianna with White County Area Plan was present for 2 amendments A87 | and A88. A87 isa Proposal to amend the zoning districts to which an Industrial Waste Facility may be located from a I-2 to |-1. If approved this will be Ordinance #3- | 2026. CM Hasser asked if this is more restricted. Briannna said no they are both similar the main difference has to go through the BZA for approval. VP Girard madea motion to approve Ordinance 3-2026 A87. Second by CM Hasser. Motion unanimous, A88 is a proposal to amend the current standards for Light and Heavy Industrial (I-4 and 1-2) parking lot surface standards if located outside of a | municipality. If approved this will be Ordinance #4-2026. CM Hasser made a motion to approve Ordinance #3-2026 A88. Second by CM Eldridge. Motion unanimous. New/Old Business: Pres. North asked Eng Ken to explained Reith Reiley’s low paving bid. Eng. Ken asked Noah why their bid was so low and the answer was since they (Reith Riley) were already going to be Town on the SR 43 project …
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Wed Jan 14, 2026

Town Council

Council to revisit tabled smoking and parking ordinances

The Brookston Town Council is meeting to approve minutes and accounts payable, and to discuss the smoking and parking ordinances that were tabled at a previous meeting. Department updates will be given by several officials, followed by open discussion and possible adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Brookston Council approves smoking and parking ordinances

The Brookston Town Council approved two new ordinances: a smoking ordinance (Ordinance #1-2026) that prohibits smoking in vehicles, and a parking ordinance (Ordinance #2-2026) for addressing continuous parking issues at specific locations. The council also approved a contractor's application, a grant administration fee invoice, and the payment of bills totaling $180,011.96. All votes were unanimous.

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BROOKSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BROOKSTON TOWN HALL 205 E 3RD STREET 6:00 P.M. January 14, 2026 Approve Minutes Approve Accounts Payable New or Old Business: 1. Discuss Smoking Ordinance & Parking Ordinance tabled at previous meeƟng. Ken Smith – Any updates Terry L. – Any updates Jason Sanders – Fire Department updates EmmeƩ Report – Any updates Troy – Any updates Regina – Any updates Any other discussion or concerns? If nothing else, open for adjournment
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JANUARY 14, 2026 14 The Brookston Town Council met in regular session with CM Hasser absent. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. CM Thomas made a motion to approve minutes as read. Second was made by CM Eldridge. Motion carried. Bills were examined on the Accounts Payable Register Form. There were two registers, one for ending 2025 and regular 2026 meeting register. VP Girard moved to pay bills listed on the 2025 and regular Accounts Payable Voucher Register. Second was made by CM Thomas. The bills totaling $180,011.96 Unanimously approved. New/Old Business: Contractors Application #3 from Dashiell Contracting was presented for approval. CM Eldridge made a motion to approve application #3. Second by VP Girard. Motion unanimous. K-IRPC invoice for grant administration fee for Brookston Water improvement Project-WW-23-116 for approval. CM Thomas made a motion to approve K-IRPC invoice. Second by VP Girard. Motion unanimous. Smoking Ordinance was presented. Atty. Rebecca said State law does not cover smoking in vehicles. This ordinance will cover the non-smoking in vehicles. If approved this will be Ordinance #1-2026. VP Girard made a motion to approve ordinance #1-2026. Second by CM Eldridge. Motion unanimous. Parking Ordinance was presented. This ordinance is in place if having a continuous issue at the same location. If approved this will be ordinance #2-2026. CM Eldridge made a motion to approve Ordinance #2-2026. Second by CM Thomas. Motion unan …
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