Town of Brookston public meetings in 2025
11 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved the 2026 Salary Ordinance and paid bills totaling $165,049.39. They tabled a parking ordinance, approved two invoices for road signs, and agreed to an extension of the SR 43 project. The council also elected officers for 2026 and made several other approvals.
- Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved bills totaling $165,049.39 (unanimous)
- Approved Salary Ordinance #12-2025 for 2026 (unanimous)
- Tabled parking ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved payment of invoices for White County Highway signs and Michael Todd U Channel post (unanimous)
- Approved SR 43 extension at cost of $4,200 (voice approval)
- Approved bidding for CCMG Paving Grant (voice approval)
- Elected Terry North as Council President and Dawn Girard as Vice President (unanimous)
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved Resolution #2-2025 to apply for a $750,000 wastewater drinking water grant, with a total project cost of $2.9 million. They also unanimously approved two zoning ordinance amendments: Ordinance #10-2025 (electronic messaging signs) and Ordinance #11-2025 (data center development). Additionally, the council approved payments for engineering work and other invoices.
- Approved Resolution #2-2025 authorizing wastewater grant application and local match commitment (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #10-2025 amending electronic messaging sign standards (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #11-2025 amending data center development standards (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $7,306.00 for boring extension work (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $10,503.50 to RQAW for engineering balance (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills totaling $149,732.40 (unanimous)
- Approved payment of Tatman invoice held back until work completed
- Approved payment of Scheurich Plumbing invoice for frozen water line repair
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council met with 4 members present and 1 vacant seat, honoring late President Joseph Butz. They approved a $500 memorial donation to the Brookston United Methodist Food Pantry and named the pickleball court after Butz. Bills totaling $180,858.39 were unanimously approved, and CM Thomas was appointed to the White County Economic Development Committee. A proposed stop sign on 15th Street was tabled for an ordinance.
- Approved $500 memorial donation to Brookston United Methodist Food Pantry (unanimous)
- Approved naming pickleball court after Joseph Butz (unanimous)
- Approved bills totaling $180,858.39 (unanimous)
- Appointed CM Thomas to White County Economic Development Committee (unanimous)
- Tabled stop sign on 15th Street pending ordinance from Attorney Rebecca
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved two zoning amendments: one raising the maximum building height in the I-3 district from 100 to 110 feet (Ordinance #5-2025) and another adding standards for mobile retail food establishments (Ordinance #6-2025). The council also voted unanimously to purchase water project materials in-house and hire a contractor for labor, and approved a $2,950 proposal for a new washer and dryer at the fire station. Bills totaling $168,673.98 were paid unanimously.
- Adopted Ordinance #5-2025 increasing I-3 district max height to 110 feet (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #6-2025 adding mobile food establishment standards (unanimous)
- Approved town purchase of water project materials, contractor for labor (unanimous)
- Approved $2,950 washer/dryer proposal for fire station, 50% upfront (unanimous)
- Paid bills totaling $168,673.98 (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #7-2025 amending waterworks ordinance on final reading (unanimous)
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved the accounts payable totaling $95,271.02 and unanimously agreed to prepay 2026 fireworks from the electric fund, to be reimbursed from the 2026 budget. They also discussed ball field use, bathroom cleanliness, water quality issues, and a pavilion project delay, but took no other formal votes.
- Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved bills totaling $95,271.02 (unanimous)
- Approved prepayment of 2026 fireworks from electric fund, to be repaid from 2026 budget (unanimous)
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved a quote from Utility Supply for new water meters and will submit it to the State Revolving Fund (SRF) for potential funding. The council also discussed plans for a new bathroom at Wood St. Park, with suggestions for wheelchair access and alignment with pavilions, but took no formal action. Other items included updates on the Wood St. pavilion permit, paving schedule, and police hiring for fireworks day.
- Approved bills totaling $147,519.22 (unanimous)
- Approved Utility Supply quote for new meters to send to SRF (unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved bills totaling $114,280.90, adopted Ordinance #4-2025 (a bond ordinance) on first reading and final adoption, and appointed Chris Hale to the Emergency Management Agency's Advisory Board. The council also approved delaying the Baker Tilly water project to seek a lower interest rate, with no water rate increase and construction expected to start in August-September. Several other items were discussed but not decided, including park bathroom options and shelter rental policies.
- Approved bills totaling $114,280.90 (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #4-2025 (bond ordinance) on first reading and final adoption (unanimous)
- Appointed Chris Hale as Brookston's representative to the EMA Advisory Board (unanimous)
- Approved delaying the Baker Tilly water project to seek a better interest rate (unanimous)
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved paying $5,600 for pickleball court posts and nets, and approved $67,890.72 in bills. They also gave the go-ahead for a new pavilion at Wood St. Park, funded by donations, and approved use of the tennis court by a local instructor. No other major decisions were made.
- Approved $67,890.72 in bills (unanimous)
- Approved $5,600 for pickleball court posts and nets (unanimous)
- Approved moving forward with Wood St. Park pavilion project (no cost to town)
- Approved Gerald's use of tennis court for lessons (no charge unless substitute needed)
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved the minutes and paid bills totaling $197,504.85. They also approved a policy to void checks older than two years after attempting contact, and approved setting up a government YouTube account. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were discussions or reports.
- Approved minutes as read (unanimous)
- Approved bills totaling $197,504.85 (unanimous)
- Adopted policy to call on checks after one year, void if no response after two years (unanimous)
- Approved setting up government YouTube account (unanimous)
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved the minutes and bills totaling $139,514.62. The fire department agreement was tabled pending attorney review. The ST Rd 43 construction project was pushed back to 2026, and the town will apply for an Alliance grant for sewer wages. No other major decisions were made.
- Approved minutes as read (unanimous)
- Approved bills totaling $139,514.62 (unanimous)
- Tabled fire department agreement to next meeting
- Noted ST Rd 43 project delayed to 2026
- Will apply for Alliance grant (due April 1)
Town Council
The Brookston Town Council approved the Comprehensive Plan and two zoning amendments, and paid bills totaling $168,118.82. The council also discussed the fire department agreement, wastewater project, and other routine reports.
- Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved bills totaling $168,118.82 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #1-2025 adopting the Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #2-2025 (A81) updating battery storage zoning standards (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #3-2025 (A82) updating parking and loading standards for data centers and broadband (unanimous)