Washington, IN

Common Council Special Meeting

The Common Council will meet to discuss upcoming MUST discussions and information regarding local income tax changes. The meeting will also cover the roles of the City and County in the decision-making process.

• Introduction of Clint Lamb, AIM Field Services
• Discussion of local income tax changes and proposals

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to review claims and consider a street closure request for a local festival. The board will also discuss a services contract and a purchasing program agreement.

• Request to close N.E. 7th Street from Main Street to Walnut Street on October 17 for the Front Porch Festival
• Contract for Services with Daviess County Economic Development Corporation
• Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation Agreement

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Common Council will consider a resolution to join a cooperative purchasing agreement and two ordinances amending city codes. The body will also further discuss a conditional variance request for livestock at 304 Eastside Park Road.

• Resolution No. 12-2026: Participation in Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
• Ordinance No. 21-2026: Amendment to the City of Washington purchasing policy
• Ordinance No. 23-2026: Amendment to Ordinance 5-2026 and Chapter 50 of the City Code
• Conditional variance request for livestock at 304 Eastside Park Road

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to review city claims and several service agreements. The board is also considering a request to close portions of N.E. 7th Street for a local festival.

• Request to close N.E. 7th Street from Main Street to Walnut Street on October 17 for the Front Porch Festival
• Contract for Services with Daviess County Economic Development Corporation
• Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation Agreement

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Common Council will consider updates to the city's purchasing policy and a previous ordinance. The body will also discuss a conditional variance request for livestock at a specific residential property.

• Resolution 12-2026: Authorization to participate in the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
• Ordinance 21-2026: Amendment to the City of Washington purchasing policy
• Ordinance 23-2026: Amendment to Ordinance 5-2026 and Chapter 50 of the Code of Ordinances
• Conditional variance request for livestock at 304 Eastside Park Road

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

The City of Washington Board of Zoning Appeals meets October 28, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 200 Harned Ave. The main item is Steve Overton's request for a conditional use and special exception at 802 SE 11th Street, a roughly 0.49-acre parcel zoned (S-1) Suburban Residential. He seeks to use the building for storage for his construction business and future business endeavors, and to have an accessory structure without a primary residence; his purchase of the property is contingent on approval. The rest of the agenda is procedural: minutes, oath, other business, board signatures on findings of fact, and adjournment.

• C-2-26 & SE-19-26: Steve Overton requests a conditional use and special exception at 802 SE 11th Street, parcel 14-10-35-203-026.000-016
• Requested uses: storage for a construction business and future business endeavors in a suburban residential neighborhood
• Requested special exception: accessory structure without a primary residence
• Property is approximately 0.49 acres, zoned (S-1) Suburban Residential; purchase contingent on approval
• Approval of minutes of September 23, 2026

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Washington Board of Public Works and Safety meets September 28, 2026, immediately after the Common Council meeting at Council Chambers, 200 Harned Avenue. The agenda covers approval of the September 14, 2026 minutes, approval of submitted claims, and discussion of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation Agreement. No dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are specified in the agenda text.

• Approval of minutes from the September 14, 2026 regular meeting
• Discussion/approval of claims submitted
• Discussion of the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation Agreement

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Washington Common Council meets September 28, 2026, at 200 Harned Avenue, following a 6:30 p.m. public hearing. The council will hold final readings of Ordinance No. 19-2026 for appropriations and tax rates and Ordinance No. 20-2026 updating Section 53.32 of the city code. Other business includes DCEDC updates, discussion of a Sourcewell purchasing agreement, and setting Trick or Treating hours. The first October council and BPW&S meetings move to Tuesday, October 13, due to the Columbus Day holiday.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 19-2026, "AN ORDINANCE FOR APPROPRIATIONS AND TAX RATES"
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 20-2026 updating Section 53.32 of the city code
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 20-2026, including a tax-exempt municipal property classification and fees
• Discussion of the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation Agreement
• Designation of a night and time for city Trick or Treating

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Washington Board of Public Works & Safety meets Sept. 28, 2026, immediately after the Common Council meeting at 200 Harned Avenue. The agenda lists approval of the Sept. 14, 2026 minutes, approval of claims, and discussion of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation Agreement. No dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are specified in the agenda text.

• Discussion of the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation Agreement
• Approval of minutes from the September 14, 2026 regular meeting
• Discussion/approval of claims submitted

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Washington Common Council meets Sept. 28, 2026, at 200 Harned Avenue, immediately after a 6:30 p.m. public hearing. The council will hold final readings on Ordinance No. 19-2026 for appropriations and tax rates and Ordinance No. 20-2026 updating Section 53.32 of the city code. Other business includes DCEDC updates, discussion of a Sourcewell purchasing agreement, and setting Trick or Treating hours.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 19-2026, "AN ORDINANCE FOR APPROPRIATIONS AND TAX RATES"
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 20-2026 updating Section 53.32 of the city code
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 20-2026 to add a tax-exempt municipal property classification and fees
• Discussion of the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation Agreement
• Designation of a night and time for city Trick or Treating

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a special exception request from Sean Terry to reduce lot size and side yard setbacks at 602 & 602 1/2 Cosby Street, contingent on splitting the parcel. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other routine business.

• Special exception SE-18-26 for 602 & 602 1/2 Cosby St. (parcel 14-10-34-104-038.000-017)
• Requested ~600 sq ft lot size reduction and 5-ft side yard reduction on both lots
• Property is ~0.33 acres, zoned R-2 Residential Two-Family
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2026

Redevelopment Commission Meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

The Washington Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider a special exception request from Sean Terry for properties at 602 and 602 ½ Cosby Street. The request seeks a lot size reduction and side yard reductions to allow splitting the parcel, contingent on approval. The board will also approve minutes from its August 26, 2026 meeting and handle other business.

• Special exception SE-18-26 for 602 & 602 ½ Cosby Street, parcel 14-10-34-104-038.000-017
• Requested ~600-foot lot size reduction and 5-foot side yard reduction on both lots
• Property is ~0.33 acres, zoned R-2 Residential Two-Family
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2026 meeting

Park Board Meeting

The Washington, IN Park Board will discuss the 2027 budget and hear a proposal from Brandy Weiland and Beth Gabhart about use and fees for the commons for the 2027 season. The superintendent will report on the upcoming Grub, Grooves and Brews event, the replaced pool liner, and ordered pool slides. This is a regular meeting with no votes listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2027 budget
• Proposal for commons use and fees for 2027 season
• Grub, Grooves and Brews event scheduled for Oct. 2nd
• Pool liner replaced
• Pool slides ordered

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes from its August 24, 2026 meeting and to discuss and approve submitted claims. The agenda contains only these routine procedural items, with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2026 regular meeting
• Discussion and approval of claims submitted

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Washington Common Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 19-2026, which sets appropriations and tax rates, followed by a regular meeting. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and claims, plus introductions of two ordinances: the appropriations/tax rates ordinance and an update to Section 53.32 of the city code. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 19-2026 (appropriations and tax rates)
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 19-2026 (appropriations and tax rates)
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 20-2026 (updating Section 53.32 of city code)
• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2026, public hearing and regular meeting
• Written presentation of claims

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Washington Common Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 19-2026, which sets appropriations and tax rates, followed by a regular meeting. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and claims, and introduces two ordinances: the appropriations/tax rate ordinance and an update to Section 53.32 of the city code.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 19-2026 for appropriations and tax rates
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 19-2026 (appropriations and tax rates)
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 20-2026 updating Section 53.32 of city code
• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2026, public hearing and regular meeting
• Written presentation of claims

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Washington Board of Public Works and Safety will hold a regular meeting on September 14, 2026, immediately following the Common Council meeting. The agenda includes calling the meeting to order, approving the minutes from the August 24, 2026 regular meeting, and discussing and approving submitted claims. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2026 regular meeting
• Discussion and approval of claims submitted

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Washington Common Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider several ordinances, including additional appropriations from the Rainy Day Fund, amendments to city code sections, and compensation for officers, employees, firefighters, police, and elected officials for 2027. The council will also review tax abatement renewal requests and a conflict-of-interest statement.

• Ordinance 14-2026: Additional appropriations from Rainy Day Fund
• Ordinance 16-2026: Compensation for officers, employees, and appointed positions for 2027
• Ordinance 17-2026: Compensation for firefighters and police officers for 2027
• Ordinance 8-2026: Salaries of elected officials for 2027
• Tax abatement renewals: ISOFlex Packaging (Alliance Barrier Films) and RJ Community Builders

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items such as approving minutes and claims, and will discuss a request to close Main Street for a car show. They will also discuss annual support contracts.

• Approval of minutes from August 10, 2026
• Discussion/approval of claims submitted
• Request from Bryan Baumert (RTC) to close Main Street from 3rd St. to 4th St. on October 10 for a car show
• Discussion/approval of annual support contracts

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Washington Common Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on August 24, 2026. The agenda includes final readings of ordinances setting 2027 compensation for city officers, employees, firefighters, police, and elected officials, plus a transfer within the swimming pool fund and renewal requests for two tax abatements.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 14-2026 for additional appropriations from the Rainy Day Fund
• Final reading of Ordinance 16-2026 fixing 2027 compensation for officers, employees, and appointed positions
• Final reading of Ordinance 17-2026 fixing 2027 compensation for firefighters and police officers
• Final reading of Ordinance 8-2026 fixing 2027 salaries of elected officials
• Tax abatement renewal requests from ISOFlex Packaging of IN (2020) and RJ Community Builders (2022)

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet on August 24, 2026, to approve minutes, discuss claims, and consider a request from Bryan Baumert with RTC to close Main Street from 3rd St. to 4th St. on October 10th for a car show. The board will also discuss and approve annual support contracts.

• Approval of minutes from August 10, 2026, regular meeting
• Discussion/approval of claims submitted
• Request to close Main Street from 3rd St. to 4th St. on October 10th for a car show
• Discussion/approval of annual support contracts

Park Board Meeting

The Washington Park Board will hear three public requests: a time capsule at the Hill of Heroes, permission to help at an event with a waiver at the commons, and use of the Community Building with a fee waiver for a Veterans Day Ceremony. The board will also review minutes, financial reports, and the superintendent's report, which covers the upcoming Grub, Grooves and Brews event and pool season-end items.

• Marsha Dyer (American Legion) requests time capsule at Hill of Heroes; also to discuss burn pit
• Brandy Weiland requests permission to help at an event with waiver at the commons
• Merv Cummins (VFW) requests Community Building use with fee waiver for Veterans Day Ceremony
• Grub, Grooves and Brews event scheduled for Sept. 4th
• Pool closed for season; liner replacement and pool slides under review

Park Board Meeting

The Washington, IN Park Board will hear public requests, including a time capsule at the Hill of Heroes, a waiver for an event at the commons, and a fee waiver for a Veterans Day ceremony. The board will also receive the superintendent's report on the upcoming Grub, Grooves and Brews event and pool maintenance issues.

• Marsha Dyer (American Legion) requests time capsule at Hill of Heroes and discusses burn pit
• Brandy Weiland requests permission to help at an event with waiver at the commons
• Merv Cummins (VFW) requests Community Building use with fee waiver for Veterans Day Ceremony
• Grub, Grooves and Brews event scheduled for Sept. 4th
• Pool closed for season; liner replacement and slides under consideration

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Common Council will hold final readings on a municipal wheel tax ordinance and a temporary moratorium on data centers, and introduce several ordinances including 2027 compensation for city officers, employees, firefighters, and police. The council will also hear funding requests from seven non-profit organizations and consider a resolution to transfer funds in the Park Department.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 10-2026 imposing a municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle license excise tax
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 12-2026 establishing a temporary development moratorium on data centers
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 16-2026 fixing 2027 compensation for city officers, employees, and appointed positions
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 17-2026 fixing 2027 compensation for firefighters and police officers
• Funding requests from Connections, Daviess County Emergency Management, RSVP, Senior & Family Services, Washington Little League, Washington Soccer Federation, and Youth First

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve prior minutes, review claims, and consider a request from Bethany Christian Church to close S.E. 3rd Street between Main and South Streets on Sunday, September 6th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a fellowship event at the Commons. The meeting follows the Common Council meeting in Council Chambers at 200 Harned Avenue.

• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2026 regular meeting
• Discussion/approval of claims submitted
• Request from Bethany Christian Church to close S.E. 3rd Street between Main and South Streets on Sept. 6, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. for a fellowship event

Public Hearing - Proposed Temporary Development Moratorium on Data Centers

The Washington Common Council is holding the second public hearing on Ordinance No. 12-2026, which proposes a temporary development moratorium on data centers. The hearing will take place on August 10, 2026, in the Common Council Chambers at 200 Harned Avenue, immediately following the 6:30 p.m. first public hearing. No decision is being made at this hearing; it is for public input only.

• Ordinance No. 12-2026: proposed temporary development moratorium on data centers

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider approving claims and a request from Bethany Christian Church to close S.E. 3rd Street between Main and South Streets on September 6th for a fellowship event. The meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026, following the Common Council meeting.

• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2026, regular meeting
• Discussion/approval of claims submitted
• Request from Bethany Christian Church to close S.E. 3rd Street between Main and South Streets on September 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Common Council will hold final readings on a municipal wheel tax and a temporary moratorium on data centers, and introduce ordinances setting 2027 compensation for city officers, employees, firefighters, police, and elected officials. The council will also hear funding requests from seven non-profit organizations.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 10-2026 imposing a municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle license excise tax
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 12-2026 establishing a temporary development moratorium on data centers
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 16-2026 fixing 2027 compensation for officers, employees, and appointed positions
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 17-2026 fixing 2027 compensation for firefighters and police officers
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 8-2026 fixing 2027 salaries of elected officials