Town of Brookston public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council approved the payment of bills totaling $333,574.35 and voted to pay a final invoice for water tower utility services. The council introduced a new electric utility rate ordinance, with a public hearing scheduled for October 25, 2023.
- Approved bills totaling $333,574.35 (unanimous)
- Approved payment of final water tower utility service invoice (4-1)
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council met in regular session with all members present. The council unanimously approved bills totaling $178,074.60, adopted the 2024 Budget (Ordinance #10-2023), and accepted a storm water amendment (Ordinance #11-2023) transferring $2.00 to the sewer minimum charge. In new business, the council heard from Brightspeed about a proposed project, approved requests for pink ribbons and a trunk-or-treat event, and raised the golf cart permit fee to $20.00.
- Approved bills totaling $178,074.60 (unanimous)
- Adopted 2024 Budget, Ordinance #10-2023 (unanimous)
- Accepted storm water amendment, Ordinance #11-2023 (unanimous)
- Approved Rita Clark's request to put pink ribbons around poles for October (unanimous)
- Approved Midwest Custom Audio's trunk-or-treat event on Railroad Street, Oct. 28, 3-7 p.m., with street closure from 2nd to 3rd St (unanimous)
- Raised golf cart permit fee to $20.00 (unanimous)
Town Council
The Council approved the first draw for the new fire station and a 6% increase in electric rates. They also authorized payments for town bills and selected new chairs from the K-Log catalog.
- Approved bills totaling $89,523.88 (unanimous)
- Approved first draw for fire station of $172,890.22 (unanimous)
- Approved 6% electric rate increase (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of chairs from K-Log catalog
- Approved motion to move $2.00 from Storm Water to Sewer utility
- Approved 'mission point' rock trim for fire station
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved two zoning amendments: Ordinance #8-2023 allowing a single-family dwelling with a detached dwelling (backyard cottage), and Ordinance #9-2023 for Broadband Ready to expand service in White County. Both were passed unanimously. The council also approved paying bills totaling $181,822.64 and approved the purchase of a basketball hoop for $4,600.
- Approved Ordinance #8-2023 for single-family dwelling with detached dwelling (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #9-2023 for Broadband Ready expansion (unanimous)
- Approved bills totaling $181,822.64 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of gold setter basketball hoop for $4,600
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved the submission of a CDBG planning grant application to the Indiana Office of Community Rural Affairs, with a grant amount of $50,000 and a local share of $5,560. The council also unanimously approved paying bills totaling $76,369.81. No other formal decisions were made; other items were discussions or reports.
- Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills totaling $76,369.81 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #4-2023 authorizing CDBG planning grant application (unanimous)
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved $181,379.87 in bills, allowed a temporary street closure for an ice cream social, banned solicitors (with exceptions for religious, charitable, or educational groups), and passed a salary ordinance raising Emmett's pay to $27.00. The council also discussed the fire chief's new full-time role and Jack Tatman's property split, but took no formal action on those items.
- Approved $181,379.87 in bills (unanimous)
- Approved closing 4th St. between Wood and South St. for 2-2.5 hours on Aug. 6 at 10:30 a.m. for ice cream social and backpack blessing
- Approved banning solicitors selling goods, with exceptions for religious, charitable, or educational organizations
- Approved Ordinance #7-2023 amending Ordinance #18-2022, raising Emmett's pay to $27.00 (unanimous)
Town Council
The Town of Brookston Town Council approved the accounts payable bills totaling $106,519.14 and adopted ordinance #3-2023 amending water and sewer utility service charges for mobile home parks. The council also approved a pay raise for Supt. Emmett to $27.00 per hour, approved rules for tennis, pickleball, and shuffleboard signs, and re-nominated Max Eldridge and Casey North as TIF Redevelopment Committee President and Vice President respectively.
- Approved accounts payable bills totaling $106,519.14 (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance #3-2023 amending water and sewer utility service charges for single meter multi unit mobile home parks (unanimous)
- Approved tennis court, pickle ball, and shuffleboard rules for a new sign
- Approved pay raise for Supt. Emmett to $27.00 per hour upon passing water test (unanimous)
- Approved sending a certified letter of rejection to Apex regarding trash pickup
- Approved the Town cutting overgrown bushes between the sidewalk and street on E 3rd St
- Re-nominated Max Eldridge as TIF Redevelopment Committee President and Casey North as Vice President (unanimous)
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved three ordinances regarding drainage, subdivision lots, and renewable energy regulations. The Council also voted to award a waste collection contract to Trash Kans and approved the purchase of a $800 plaque for the fire station. Additionally, the Council appointed members to oversee town parks and authorized safety measures for the local ballpark.
- Approved $280,945.45 in accounts payable (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #4-2023 regarding drainage board oversight (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #5-2023 regarding subdivision lot creation (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #6-2023 regarding renewable energy regulations (unanimous)
- Awarded waste collection contract to Trash Kans (unanimous)
- Appointed CM Girard and VP North to oversee town parks
- Approved $800 quote for fire station plaques
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved Ordinance #3-2023, charging $50 per unit to trailer park owners for sewer and trash pickup. They also approved a $3 per resident wastewater increase, pending an ordinance from the attorney. The trash service bid from TK Trash Kans was discussed but not decided, with a decision expected next meeting. The council also chose colors for the new fire station.
- Approved bills totaling $155,128.72 (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #3-2023 charging $50 per unit to trailer parks for sewer/trash (unanimous)
- Approved $3 per resident wastewater increase (unanimous)
- Chose charcoal gray walls, red roof, and white doors for new fire station (unanimous)
Town Council
The Town Council unanimously approved a payable voucher totaling $147,378.50. They also unanimously accepted a trash collection bid from APEX after verifying service quality with neighboring towns. Discussions continued regarding the fire station construction schedule, unresolved issues with the walk park contractor, and a delayed water meter replacement at a local coffee shop.
- Approved previous meeting minutes
- Approved bills totaling $147,378.50 (unanimous)
- Accepted trash bid from APEX (unanimous)
- Directed Superintendent to prioritize coffee shop water meter replacement
- Directed Superintendent to check costs for consolidating apartment meters
- Directed Superintendent to spray weeds in specified alleys and sidewalks
- Confirmed funds available in police fund for vehicle decals
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved Ordinance #2-2023 establishing the summer sewer rate for June through September bills, and unanimously approved bills totaling $109,330.32. They also took trash disposal bids under advisement and authorized the engineer to scope costs for a water project.
- Approved Ordinance #2-2023 for Summer Sewer Rate (unanimous)
- Approved bills totaling $109,330.32 (unanimous)
- Took trash disposal bids under advisement (unanimous)
- Approved engineer to scope costs for water project
- Approved fixing police vehicle windshield ($500 deductible)
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved bills totaling $184,942.98 and Resolution #3-2023 to receipt stale checks. They also discussed Brightspeed's permit issue, water tower maintenance, and upcoming projects like the fire station and pickleball courts. No major policy decisions were made; most items were informational or routine.
- Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved bills totaling $184,942.98 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #3-2023 for stale checks (unanimous)
- Approved resident tree planting on Wood St. with maintenance responsibility
- Approved removal of autistic sign on N. Wood St.
- Authorized purchase of golf carts if a deal is found
- Approved bringing in another dumpster for recycling site
Town Council
The Council approved a $9,185.00 sidewalk contract and authorized the cancellation of existing CDs to secure higher interest rates. Approval was also granted for a safe haven baby box at the fire station and the use of a town fire truck by Prairie Township.
- Approved $88,365.96 in bills (unanimous)
- Approved canceling two CDs to obtain higher interest rates (unanimous)
- Approved installation of safe haven baby box at fire station
- Approved Prairie Township's use of Town fire truck
- Approved Interlocal Agreement between Town and County Commissioners (unanimous)
- Approved $9,185.00 sidewalk quote from Bunch (unanimous)
- Approved $1,104.00 for Lopp Lawn Service treatment
- Approved installation of cameras outside of building
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council awarded the new fire station project to 1st Source Construction Management, contingent on release of CDBG grant funds, and approved a resolution for funding and maintenance of the station. The council also approved a water surcharge ordinance, accepted a service study bid from The Prime Group, and approved several smaller items including pickleball court colors and a speed limit sign.
- Approved Ordinance #1-2023 (water surcharge) on second read (unanimous)
- Awarded fire station project to 1st Source Construction Management, contingent on CDBG grant funds (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2-2023 for funding and maintenance of new fire station (unanimous)
- Accepted The Prime Group's service study bid, not to exceed $18,000 (unanimous)
- Approved pickleball court colors: burgundy, dark gray, beige (unanimous)
- Approved 20 MPH speed limit sign on Ripley St between 5th and 8th (unanimous)
- Approved proceeding with ordinance to add summer sewer sprinkling rate (unanimous)
Town Council
The Town Council approved two resolutions regarding the funding and maintenance of the new fire station, including a utility cost-sharing agreement between the Town and Township. The Council also passed the first reading of an ordinance to increase water utility surcharges by $3.00. Additionally, the Council authorized several purchases, including a new well motor, dog waste stations, benches, and Christmas light decorations.
- Approved $127,622.01 in accounts payable (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #1-2023 regarding fire station funding (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2-2023 for fire station utility cost-sharing (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance #1-2023 for $3.00 water surcharge (unanimous)
- Approved $11,434.00 for a new well motor and pump head (unanimous)
- Approved $1,098.00 for five dog waste stations (unanimous)
- Approved $5,946.10 for ten Arlington benches (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 16 Christmas light decorations for $6,712.00 (unanimous)
Town Council
The Town Council approved nearly $120,000 in payments and a support letter for a new recycling facility grant. Council also granted permission for a youth rocketry program to use Heart to Heart Walk Park. No decision was reached regarding pickleball court colors.
- Approved bills totaling $119,958.70 (unanimous)
- Approved request for youth rocketry program to launch rockets at Heart to Heart Walk Park
- Approved support letter for new recycling facility grant application
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting
Town Council
The Town Council approved the previous meeting's minutes and authorized the payment of bills totaling $445,946.70. Two bids for the fire station were received and taken under advisement for further review. The council also heard reports from department heads regarding utilities, equipment repairs, and police activity.
- Approved previous meeting minutes
- Approved accounts payable bills totaling $445,946.70 (unanimous)
- Took fire station bids from 1 Source Construction ($1,200,000.00 base) and Hamstra Builders ($1,610,000.00 base) under advisement
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved a $37,500 grant administration agreement with KIRPC for the new fire station, funded by a $500,000 grant. Bills totaling $107,080.55 were unanimously approved. The council also nominated CM Girard to the Planning Commission and approved a $2,500 donation to White County Economic Development. No other substantive decisions were made; most other items were reports or discussions.
- Approved $37,500 KIRPC grant administration agreement (unanimous)
- Approved bills totaling $107,080.55 (unanimous)
- Nominated CM Girard to Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Approved $2,500 donation to White County Economic Development (unanimous)
- Agreed to keep old fire station for EMT use (no formal vote recorded)