Pendleton public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council will hold a special meeting to address old and new business. The agenda includes a discussion on a voluntary annexation ordinance and appointments to boards and commissions.

• Ordinance 2025-30 regarding Super Voluntary Annexation of SR 38 (Nicholson)
• Boards and Commissions Appointments

The Pendleton Town Council approved Ordinance 2025-30, a super voluntary annexation, with a 4-0 vote. The council also approved the 2026 appointments for boards and commissions, amended the agenda to add an employment offer, and approved the offer of employment for Denise McKee as Director of Economic and Planned Development, each by a 4-0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-30 super voluntary annexation (4-0)
• Approved 2026 boards and commissions appointments (4-0)
• Approved agenda amendment to extend employment offer (4-0)
• Approved employment offer for Denise McKee, Director of Economic and Planned Development (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Pendleton Parks and Recreation Board will review several items, including a contract for the Begley property farming and a sports lease. The board will also discuss capital project priorities, a YMCA lease update, and a DORA action. Old‑business reports from the directors and updates on the Pets & Vets building will be presented before the meeting adjourns.

• Begley Property Farming Contract
• Sports Lease
• Capital Project Priorities
• YMCA Lease Update
• DORA — Action Needed

Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council will discuss several new items, including a resolution to approve additional appropriations, two ordinances concerning traffic signs and public records requests, and a right‑of‑way acquisition on S. Pendleton Ave/S. Main St. The meeting will also feature the Pendleton Urban Forestry annual report. These items are on the agenda for the December 11, 2025 council meeting.

• Resolution 2025-19 Additional Appropriations
• Ordinance 2025-31 Various Traffic Sign
• Ordinance 2025-32 Public Records Request
• Right of Way Acquisition Parcel 3 S. Pendleton Ave/S. Main St
• Pendleton Urban Forestry Annual Report

The council approved the November meeting minutes and the clerk‑treasurer's claims, each with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved Resolution 2025‑19, providing additional appropriations for planning, police, MVH, park and South Madison fire equipment funds, again 5‑0. A verbal approval was given for the right‑of‑way acquisition of Parcel 3 South Pendleton Ave/S. Main St. at a cost of S20,175, with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved November minutes (5-0)
• Approved clerk‑treasurer's claims (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑19 Additional Appropriations (5-0)
• Approved right‑of‑way acquisition of Parcel 3 South Pendleton Ave/S. Main St. (S20,175) (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss an update to the National Register of Historic Places Inventory. The body will also review a certificate of appropriateness and façade rehab grant application for the Grey Goose Inn.

• National Register of Historic Places Inventory Update with JP Hall and Ball State University
• HPC12092025-01: Grey Goose Inn CoA and façade rehab grant application

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the August 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted a $12,892 grant request to repair and replace porch materials and install new exterior doors at the Grey Goose Inn. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Grey Goose Inn façade grant request $12,892 (unanimous, Kate Edwards recused)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Commission

The Pendleton Redevelopment Commission will meet on Dec. 4, 2025 to conduct its regular business. Commissioners will approve the minutes from the November meeting, review the annual report, consider any new business, and hear public comments. No specific projects, contracts, or rezoning actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve November meeting minutes
• Review annual report (old business)
• Consider new business items
• Public comments

The Redevelopment Commission established a quorum and approved the November Special 2025 meeting minutes with all members present voting in favor. The commission then adjourned the meeting, again with unanimous approval. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November Special 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Pendleton Redevelopment Authority will meet on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed via Microsoft Teams with a recording posted on the town’s YouTube channel. Agenda items include routine business such as approval of the March meeting minutes, roll call, and public comments.

• Approval of March meeting minutes

The Redevelopment Authority board approved the minutes from the March 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Jeanette Isbell, seconded by Mike Romack, and all present voted in favor. No other business was considered.

• Approved March 2025 RDA meeting minutes (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will meet to discuss a recommendation to the Town Council regarding amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The focus of these changes is the Gateway Corridor Overlay chapter.

• Recommendation to amend the UDO regarding the Gateway Corridor Overlay chapter

The commission approved the November 2025 meeting minutes, with all members present voting in favor. The commission also voted to continue the recommendation to amend the UDO for the Gateway Overlay Corridor until the January 2026 meeting, with all members present voting in favor. No other actions were taken.

• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes (all present voted in favor)
• Continued Gateway Overlay recommendation until January meeting (all present voted in favor)

Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council will meet to discuss an ordinance setting 2026 salaries and an annexation of land along State Road 38. The meeting will be held at Town Hall and is open to the public.

• Ordinance 2025-28: Salary Ordinance for 2026
• Ordinance 2025-30: Annexation of 0 SR 38 (Nicholson)
• Review of Organizational Chart and Job Descriptions
• Public Comments period
• Meeting held at Pendleton Town Hall, 100 West State Street

The Pendleton Town Council approved a salary ordinance for 2026 and amended the agenda to consider a voluntary annexation. The council adopted Resolution 2025‑18 outlining the fiscal plan for annexing a 2.47‑acre parcel on State Road 38, and then approved Ordinance 25‑30 to effect the annexation. It also approved revisions to the town’s organizational chart and new job descriptions. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 25-28 Salary Ordinance for 2026 (4-0)
• Amended agenda to consider annexation (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-18 Fiscal Plan for annexation of 2.47‑acre parcel (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-30 Super Voluntary Annexation (4-0)
• Approved revisions to organizational chart and job descriptions (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Pendleton-Fall Creek Board of Parks and Recreation will meet to address several action items, including the YMCA lease and DORA. The board will also review an annual spending plan overview from Reedy Financial Group.

• YMCA Lease (Action Required)
• DORA (Action Required)
• Reedy Financial Group Annual Spending Plan Overview
• Registration of Claims (Action Required)

Urban Forestry Committee

The Urban Forestry Committee will meet to discuss new business including an Arbor Day proclamation and the committee's annual report. The body will also receive updates on the Tree Campus K-12 Program, the Recovery Tree Project, and a CUFA grant.

• Arbor Day Proclamation & Celebration
• Annual Report
• Tree Campus K-12 Program update
• Recovery Tree Project update
• Community & Urban Assistance (CUFA) Grant update

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will approve minutes from the October 30 special meeting, review the town’s budget and spending plan, and hear a presentation on the impact of Tax Increment Financing. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed via Microsoft Teams.

• Approve minutes from the October 30 special meeting
• Review and discuss the town’s budget and spending plan
• Presentation on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) impact

The Redevelopment Commission approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. The board unanimously approved the 2026 Budget and Spending Plan presented by Brady Rogers. The commission also approved the TIF Impact Report. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Budget and Spending Plan as presented (unanimous)
• Approved TIF Impact Report as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss several resolutions regarding town planning and infrastructure. The meeting includes reviews of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Revitalization Plan. Members will also address right-of-way acquisitions and budget items.

• Resolution 2025-13: 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Resolution 2025-14: 2025 Downtown Revitalization Plan
• Resolution 2025-17: Serenity Development/Kulkarni Water Main Reimbursement
• S. Pendleton Ave/S. Main Right of Way Acquisitions
• TIF (Tax Increment Financing) Budget

The Pendleton Town Council approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes and the Clerk‑Treasurer's report. The council also adopted Ordinance 25‑29 to accept the employee handbook. In a series of unanimous votes (5‑0), the council approved the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update, the 2025 Downtown Revitalization Plan, the FCRWD Disconnect Agreement, an interlocal agreement with Elwood Court, a reimbursement for Serenity Development/Kulkarni water main, the I‑69 Corridor Plan MOU with MCCOG, the Tax Increment Financing budget, and rescinded the town's burn ban.

• Approved Resolution 2025-13 Approving 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 Approving 2025 Downtown Revitalization Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-15 Approving FCRWD Disconnect Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-16 MOU/Interlocal Agreement with Elwood Court (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-17 Serenity Development/Kulkarni Water Main Reimbursement (5-0)
• Accepted MOU I-69 Corridor Plan/MCCOG (5-0)
• Approved Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Budget (5-0)
• Rescinded the Burn Ban (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss recommendations for the Town Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance. The body is reviewing updates to downtown revitalization and gateway corridor regulations.

• Recommendation to adopt the Downtown Revitalization Plan Update as a Comprehensive Plan addendum
• Recommendation to amend the UDO regarding the Gateway Corridor Overlay chapter

The commission unanimously approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the amendments to the Downtown Revitalization Plan update. The recommendation to amend the Unified Development Ordinance for the Gateway Corridor Overlay was postponed to the December meeting.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Downtown Revitalization Plan updates (unanimous)
• Continued Gateway Corridor Overlay amendment recommendation to December meeting (no vote)

Redevelopment Commission

The Town of Pendleton Redevelopment Commission will discuss the possible creation of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) allocation area. The commission will also review the proposed TIF budget for 2026. In addition, the commission will approve the October meeting minutes.

• Potential formation of TIF allocation area
• 2026 TIF budget
• Approval of October meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. They also unanimously approved an agenda amendment to introduce a Park Board letter. The RDC approved $20,300 in funding for the Barnhart Field Playground, providing $10,000 contingent funding and matching $10,300 after the park secured that amount.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to introduce Park Board letter (unanimous)
• Approved $20,300 funding for Barnhart Field Playground (unanimous)

Urban Forestry Committee

The Urban Forestry Committee will review the Tree Campus K‑12 program and the 5‑year Anniversary Encore Event – Recovery Tree Project under old business. It will also consider the Community & Urban Assistance (CUFA) Grant in new business. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• Tree Campus K‑12 Program
• 5‑year Anniversary Encore Event – Recovery Tree Project
• Community & Urban Assistance (CUFA) Grant

The committee voted to approve the September 2025 meeting minutes, with all members in favor. The meeting also provided updates on the Tree Campus K‑12 program, the 5‑year anniversary Recovery Tree Project, and upcoming community forestry grant opportunities. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Pendleton Parks and Recreation Board will approve the previous meeting minutes and register claims. It will hear reports from the Director of Maintenance and the Director. New business includes discussion of a YMCA lease and the placement of painted rock art in a park. The board will also review the calendar of events for the upcoming month.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes (action required)
• Registration of claims (action required)
• YMCA lease discussion
• Painted rock art placement in park
• Review calendar of events for upcoming month

The Pendleton Parks and Recreation Board met on October 15, 2025 and approved the September meeting minutes. The board received reports on maintenance, upcoming ribbon‑cutting events, and the YMCA lease, but no further actions were formally decided. Discussion included possible school art projects and paddle‑rental ideas, which were not voted on.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review the 2026 budget, salary ordinance, and budgets for electric, water, and storm water services. The body is also considering resolutions regarding road acceptance and an interlocal agreement with the Town of Lapel.

• Ordinance 2025-27 Budget for 2026
• Ordinance 2025-28 Salary Ordinance for 2026
• Resolution 2025-09 Interlocal Agreement Town of Pendleton/Town of Lapel 700S
• Resolution 2025-08 Acceptance of Subdivision Public Roadways
• Resolution 2025-10 Electric to Storm Loan

The Pendleton Town Council adopted Ordinance 25-27 establishing the 2026 budget and approved the 2025 electric, water, and storm‑water utility budgets. It also approved a three‑year growth appeal to the DLGF and appointed Bruce Rint to the Regional Development Commission. All actions were approved by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-27 (2026 budget) – motion by Steve Denny, seconded by Bryan Williams, 5‑0
• Approved utility budgets for electric, water, and storm water (2025) – motion by Steve Denny, seconded by Steve Denny, 5‑0
• Approved filing a 3‑year growth appeal with the DLGF – motion by Jerry Burmeister, seconded by Steve Denny, 5‑0
• Approved Resolution 25-09 interlocal agreement with Town of Lapel – motion by Jerry Burmeister, seconded by Bryan Williams, 5‑0
• Approved Resolution 25-08 acceptance of subdivision public roadways – motion by Bryan Williams, seconded by Steve Denny, 5‑0
• Approved Resolution 25-10 electric‑to‑storm loan – motion by Bryan Williams, seconded by Shane Davis, 5‑0
• Approved Resolution 25-11 transfer of appropriations between major classifications – motion by Jerry Burmeister, seconded by Shane Davis, 5‑0
• Appointed Bruce Rint to the Regional Development Commission

Redevelopment Commission

The Pendleton Redevelopment Commission will approve the September meeting minutes, discuss the Preserving Main Street Grant Program, and consider the TIF Budget. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed online.

• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Discussion of Preserving Main Street Grant Program
• Consideration of the TIF Budget

The Redevelopment Commission approved the September 2025 meeting minutes with a motion made by Dave Cravens, seconded by Lisa Floyd, and unanimous approval by all members present. No formal actions were taken on the Main Street grant update or the TIF budget discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous approval by all members present)

Plan Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider a recommendation to the Town Council regarding updates to the Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Revitalization Plan.

• Recommendation for Comprehensive Plan Update
• Recommendation for Downtown Revitalization Plan Update

The commission approved the September 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to forward a favorable recommendation for the Comprehensive Plan update to the Town Council. A motion to recommend the Downtown Revitalization Plan was withdrawn, then the board approved additional language to adopt the Downtown Revitalization Plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (all members present voted in favor)
• Recommended Comprehensive Plan updates to Town Council (all members present voted in favor)
• Withdrew motion for favorable recommendation of Downtown Revitalization Plan update
• Approved additional verbiage to adopt Downtown Revitalization Plan as part of Comprehensive Plan (all members present voted in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:41 pm

Parks and Recreation Board

The Pendleton Parks and Recreation Board will consider several agenda items, including approval of the previous meeting minutes and registration of claims. The board will discuss updates on maintenance, the master plan, and Anderson’s water territory expansion, as well as the 2026 budget. A salary resolution will be presented for a vote, and the board will review a community crossings matching grant and a Friends of the Park report. Public comments and the upcoming month’s event calendar will also be addressed.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes (action required)
• Salary resolution for park staff (action required)
• 2026 budget discussion
• Community Crossings Matching Grant review
• Master Plan update presentation

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the August meeting minutes and the August Accounts Payable Register. The board also approved the 2026 Salary Resolution. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved August meeting minutes (all approved)
• Approved August Accounts Payable Register (all approved)
• Approved 2026 Salary Resolution (all approved)

Urban Forestry Committee

The committee will approve the July and August 2025 meeting minutes and review updates on the Tree Campus K‑12 program and the Farmer’s Market booth scheduled for September 13. It will also discuss the 5‑year Anniversary Encore Event – Recovery Tree Project.

• Approval of July and August 2025 meeting minutes
• Tree Campus K‑12 Program (old business)
• Farmer’s Market Booth – 9/13 (old business)
• 5‑year Anniversary Encore Event – Recovery Tree Project (new business)

The Urban Forestry Committee approved the July 2025 meeting minutes and the August 2025 meeting minutes, with all members voting in favor on each. The committee also approved a motion to apply for a Community & Urban Forestry Assistance Grant or a Small Town Big Trees Grant to support tree‑planting initiatives. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved motion to apply for a Community & Urban Forestry Assistance Grant or Small Town Big Trees Grant (all in favor)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several ordinances regarding traffic control, parking, and road weight limits. The body is also scheduled to discuss the 2026 budget and a zone map amendment. Other items include an interlocal agreement with the Town of Lapel and opioid settlement approvals.

• Ordinance 2025-27 Budget for 2026
• Ordinance 2025-25 Amending the Zone Map - Mort
• Ordinance 2025-16 Three-Way Stop Sign at Falls Park Dr and East St
• Ordinance 2025-18 Restricted Parking on Elderberry and S Main St
• Interlocal Agreement between Town of Lapel/Town of Pendleton 700 S

The council approved several ordinances and reports, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. Key actions included approving a three‑way stop at Falls Park Drive and East Street, amending the speed limit in the Pines at Deerfield, and adopting restricted parking and road weight limit ordinances. The council also approved the first reading of a zone‑map amendment and gave the council president authority to act on opioid settlement matters.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved three‑way stop ordinance at Falls Park Drive and East Street (5-0)
• Amended and approved speed‑limit ordinance in the Pines at Deerfield (5-0)
• Approved restricted parking ordinance on Elderberry and S Main St (5-0)
• Approved road weight limits ordinance within town limits (5-0)
• Amended Title IX Chapter 94 Town Code for Falls Park (5-0)
• Approved first reading of zone‑map amendment (5-0)
• Authorized President Marissa Skaggs to act on Purdue Pharma, Sackler and Sandoz settlements (5-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved a $41,500 request to support the Preserving Main Street grant. The board also approved the RDC’s support for the Revolving Loan Fund request. Earlier, the August 2025 meeting minutes were approved by all members present.

• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $41,500 request for Preserving Main Street grant (unanimous)
• Approved RDC support for Revolving Loan Fund request (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review a request to rezone a parcel for single-family residential use. The body will also discuss an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance and receive a presentation on comprehensive plan updates.

• Rezone request for 0 S 400 W (Parcel ID 481409900001000013) from Agriculture Large Lot (A-1) to Rural Residential (RR)
• Proposed Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance
• Presentation by HWC Consulting on Downtown Revitalization Plan and Comprehensive Plan updates

The commission approved the July 2025 meeting minutes after a unanimous vote. It adopted a favorable recommendation to rezone the 0 S 400 W parcel (Parcel ID 481409900001000013) from Agriculture Large Lot (A‑1) to Rural Residential for a single‑family home, with all members voting in favor. The commission also approved the proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, again with unanimous support.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (all members present voted in favor)
• Recommended rezoning of 0 S 400 W parcel to Rural Residential (all members present voted in favor)
• Accepted proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (all members present voted in favor)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Pendleton Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and salary resolutions. The board will also review professional development funding for the new park director and RDC funding.

• 2026 Budget and Salary Resolutions
• Professional Development Funding for New Park Director
• RDC Funding
• Master Plan Update
• Anderson’s Annexation into Water District update

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the July Register of Claims. The board also approved full payment for the new Park Director's two‑year certification program and a three‑day conference in November 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved July Register of Claims
• Approved full tuition for Park Director School and November 2025 conference

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved a grant amendment for the 115 W State St. historic facade project, increasing the grant request to $38,181.90. Members expressed approval of the newly installed monument signs for the Lumberyard and PNC Bank.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $38,181.90 grant amendment for 115 W State St. project (5-0)
• Expressed approval of new monument signs for Lumberyard and PNC Bank (no vote required)

Redevelopment Commission

The Town of Pendleton Redevelopment Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss new business. The agenda includes the conveyance of the Dodd property and a park playground.

• Dodd Property Conveyance
• Park Playground

Urban Forestry Committee

The Urban Forestry Committee could not approve the July 2025 meeting minutes because not enough members were present. The matter will be revisited at the September meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

• Past 2025 meeting minutes not approved (insufficient attendance)

Town Council

At the August 21, 2024 meeting, the Pendleton Town Council approved several ordinances, including a new motor vehicle wheel tax and license excise surtax. The council also approved amendments to the 2025 salary ordinance, the town water service territory, and the special events policy, each passing unanimously (5‑0). Additionally, the council approved the Dodd Property Conveyance resolution and reappointed Joe Noel to the Park Board; prior meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report were also approved unanimously.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved clerk‑treasurer’s July financial report (5-0)
• Approved amendment to 2025 salary ordinance (5-0)
• Approved revised town water service territory ordinance (5-0)
• Approved amendment to special events policy ordinance (5-0)
• Approved motor vehicle wheel tax and license excise surtax ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Dodd Property Conveyance resolution (5-0)
• Reappointed Joe Noel to the Park Board

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss a variance request for a property in the General Business Zoning District. The board will also address findings of fact for a previous case.

• Variance request for 740 Henderson Way to allow primary structure to face the side of the lot
• Findings of Fact for 201 East State Street (Lyndie Metz)

The Board approved the July 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved a variance allowing the primary structure at 740 Henderson Way in the General Business zoning district to face the side of the lot, with conditions to meet Gateway Overlay requirements. No public comments were received during the hearing. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (all members present voted in favor)
• Approved variance for 740 Henderson Way building orientation (all members present voted in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all members present voted in favor)

Urban Forestry Committee

The Urban Forestry Committee approved the April 2025 meeting minutes. The motion was made by Jo Scott, seconded by Jeanette Isbell, and the vote was carried by all members present. Approving the minutes finalizes the official record of prior actions for town planning and forestry programs.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council approved several items, all by unanimous 5‑0 votes. They adopted electric rate and bond ordinances, approved the June financial claims, and passed a resolution for additional appropriation. They also expanded DORA boundaries for special events and appointed Steve Denny as an ex officio member of the Metropolitan Board of Police Commissioners.

• Approved June claims (motion by Shane Davis, seconded Jerry Burmeister) – 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance 25-12 (electric revised rates and charges) – 5-0
• Amended Ordinance 25-13 (electric revenue bond) – 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance 25-13 – 5-0
• Appointed Steve Denny as ex officio member to Metropolitan Board of Police Commissioners – 5-0
• Approved Resolution 25-06 (additional appropriation) – 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance 25-15 expanding DORA boundaries for special events – 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance 25-15 (amending Ordinance 25-10 DORA) – 5-0

Plan Commission

The Pendleton Plan Commission approved the May 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other actions were taken; the commission only discussed project and plan updates. The next meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2025.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting. It then approved a land‑use variance (V07022025-01) allowing a single‑family dwelling on the ground floor of 201 East State Street in the Downtown Business District. All five board members voted in favor and the motion carried.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved land‑use variance V07022025-01 for 201 East State St (5‑0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the April and May registers of claims. It also approved three new resolutions: R25-01 prohibiting overnight camping and open fires, R25-03 setting trail hours, and R25-02 designating a DORA district for special events. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all approved)
• Approved April Register of Claims (all approved)
• Approved May Register of Claims (all approved)
• Approved Resolution R25-01 No Overnight Camping or Open Fires (all approved)
• Approved Resolution R25-03 Trail Hours (all approved)
• Approved Resolution R25-02 Designated DORA District for Special Events (all approved)

Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council approved several items, including the Clerk‑Treasurer’s report and the May 8 minutes. It amended the agenda to add the water‑utility emergency plan, suspended rules for a second reading, and approved the second reading of a town‑code amendment. The council then formally accepted the Water Utility Emergency Response Plan and Risk Resilience Assessment Certification.

• Approved Clerk‑Treasurer’s report (4‑0)
• Amended agenda to add Item F: Water Utility Emergency Response Plan (4‑0)
• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Suspended rules to allow a second reading on night of introduction (4‑0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 25‑11 Town Code Amendment on Procedures for Adopting Ordinances (4‑0)
• Accepted Water Utility Emergency Response Plan & Risk Resilience Assessment Certification (4‑0)

Redevelopment Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-03 to capture incremental assessed valuation for TIF allocation areas. Finally, the commission unanimously approved a $43,000 funding request to complete six new pickleball courts in the park.

• Approved May 2025 RDC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 to capture incremental assessed valuation (unanimous)
• Approved funding request for pickleball courts ($43,000 balance) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Board

The board approved the minutes from the prior meeting. It scheduled the first steering committee for the park Master Plan to meet next week. The board adopted a rule that any park event must be organized by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It also approved installing a new air conditioner at Bourbon on The Falls next week.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all approved)
• Scheduled first steering committee for Master Plan (next week)
• Adopted rule that park events must be with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
• Approved installation of new air conditioner at Bourbon on The Falls (next week)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the variance request (V05202025-01) to allow a 24‑5½‑foot accessory structure at 6360 S. 425 West, exceeding the 18‑foot limit. The motion was made by Jenny Sisson, seconded by James King, and all five members present voted in favor. The Board also approved the February 2025 meeting minutes, with a motion by Kyle Eichhorn, seconded by Robert Jones, and all members present voting in favor.

• Approved variance V05202025-01 for accessory structure height 24‑5½ ft at 6360 S. 425 West (all members present voted in favor)
• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (all members present voted in favor)

Waterworks Board

The Waterworks Board elected Donnie Meyer as President, Jerry Burmeister as Vice President, and Mike Romack as Secretary, with all members in favor of each nomination. The board also approved the minutes from the May 8, 2024 meeting, again with unanimous support. No other actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Elected Donnie Meyer as President (all members in favor)
• Elected Jerry Burmeister as Vice President (all members in favor)
• Elected Mike Romack as Secretary (all members in favor)
• Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes (all members in favor)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness and a $36,175 façade grant for 115 W State St. The March 2025 meeting minutes were also approved. Updates on the National Register inventory, a Ball State design grant, and a historic marker project were presented. The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $36,175 CoA and façade grant for 115 W State St. (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn carried (unanimous)

Town Council

The council adopted Ordinance 25-10 establishing Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas, first approving the amended version 5-0 and then the final reading 3-1. It also appointed ten members to the Road Impact Fee Advisory Committee. Prior meeting minutes and the April clerk‑treasurer's report were each approved unanimously.

• Approved April meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April clerk‑treasurer's claims (5-0)
• Approved amended Ordinance 25-10 (5-0)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 25-10 (3-1)
• Appointed Road Impact Fee Advisory Committee members: Tim Pritchard, Kyle Eichhorn, Joe Kilmer, Scott Hiatt, Dan Lowe, Zach Eerline, Josh Ring, Kate Edwards, Lisa Floyd, Willie Boles

Plan Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2025 meeting. It also voted to repeal Plan Commission Order 2025-02, which related to a previously adopted redevelopment resolution. Both motions passed with all members present voting in favor.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Repealed Plan Commission Order 2025-02 (unanimous)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to repeal Resolution 25-01, the original 2014 blight resolution. It also approved moving forward with the land acquisition needed for the downtown bridge relocation.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes – motion carried unanimously
• Repealed Resolution 25-01 – motion carried unanimously
• Approved land acquisition for downtown bridge relocation – motion carried unanimously

Parks and Recreation Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 2025 meeting and the Register of Claims. It also approved a trail sign for the golf course, appointed Joe Noel as interim park director, and adopted a salary resolution update. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Register of Claims (unanimous)
• Approved trail sign for golf course (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joe Noel as interim park director (unanimous)
• Approved salary resolution update (unanimous)

Urban Forestry Committee

The Urban Forestry Committee approved the February and March 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It decided to cancel the scheduled May committee meetings and instead hold a STEM Day at Falls Park on May 16. Other agenda items were informational updates with no formal decisions.

• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled May Committee meetings; scheduled STEM Day at Falls Park on May 16
• Scheduled Urban Forestry booth at Farmer’s Market for July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13

Town Council

The council approved several ordinances, including updates to the Unified Development Ordinance, the zoning map, flood‑damage provisions, and a special‑event chapter. It also adopted a resolution to reimburse an electric substation expansion using a bond. Two board appointments and a settlement authorization were likewise approved.

• Adopt Ordinance 25-06 amending the UDO (5-0)
• Introduce Ordinance 25-07 amending the Zoning Map (5-0)
• Adopt Resolution 25-04 to reimburse electric substation expansion via bond (5-0)
• Adopt Ordinance 25-08 amending the UDO for flood damage (5-0)
• Adopt Ordinance 25-09 establishing a special event chapter in Town Code (5-0)
• Appoint Cory Hall to the Park Board (5-0)
• Appoint Rick Corbin to the Metropolitan Board of Police Commissioners (5-0)
• Approve settlement and authorize Council President Marissa Skaggs to execute documents (5-0)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted the updated Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance as Appendix E of the Unified Development Ordinance with a unanimous vote. The commission also re‑adopted the 2014 Area in Need of Redevelopment Ordinance, again unanimously. Additionally, the Blue Star Ready Mix Concrete Plant site plan was approved and construction will begin.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved addition of Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to UDO (7-0)
• Re‑adopted Area in Need of Redevelopment Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved Blue Star Ready Mix Concrete Plant site plan (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board approved several items, including the February 2025 meeting minutes and the January 2025 Register of Claims. Leases for the DHB Cantina at Bourbon at the Falls and for Pendleton Junior Baseball were both approved. The board accepted a $46,000 fee for strategic planning services from Kimberly Horne. Rental facility rates will increase on April 1 2025, except for nonprofit rates which stay the same.

• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (all approved)
• Approved January 2025 Register of Claims (all approved)
• Approved lease for DHB Cantina (Bourbon at the Falls) (all approved)
• Approved lease with Pendleton Junior Baseball (all approved)
• Accepted $46,000 cost for strategic planning with Kimberly Horne (all approved)
• Rental facility rate increase effective April 1 2025 (non‑profit rate unchanged)

Urban Forestry Committee

A quorum was not established, but the three attending members voted to choose the top 15 fifth‑grade posters from Pendleton Intermediate School for the Indiana DNR Poster Contest. No vote tally was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

• Selected top 15 5th‑grade posters for Indiana DNR contest (vote count not recorded)