Washington, IN

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

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

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

Public Hearing #1 Municipal Wheel Tax Motor Vehicle Excise Tax

The Washington Common Council is holding the first of two public hearings to consider Ordinance No. 10-2026, which would impose a municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle excise tax. The hearing is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers. No decision is being made at this hearing; it is for public input only.

• Ordinance No. 10-2026: municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle excise tax
• Public Hearing #1 of 2; second hearing to follow immediately

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

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.

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 meet to review claims and two specific requests. These include a temporary road closure and a water main agreement.

• Request to close N.E. 2nd Street from Hefron Street to Flora Street on August 2nd for Washington Catholic Schools
• Water main and repair agreement with Bethany Christian Church
• Approval of claims submitted

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to review claims and a water main repair agreement. The board is also discussing a request to close a section of N.E. 2nd Street for a community event.

• Request to close N.E. 2nd Street from Hefron Street to Flora Street on August 2nd
• Water main and repair agreement with Bethany Christian Church
• Approval of submitted claims

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Washington Common Council will meet to approve minutes, hear claims, and vote on three resolutions transferring funds between departments. They will also introduce a new wheel tax ordinance, finalize speed limit changes on certain streets, and introduce a temporary moratorium on data center development. Additionally, the council will consider tax abatement renewal requests for multiple local businesses.

• Resolution No. 7-2026: Transfer of funds in Animal Control
• Resolution No. 8-2026: Transfer of funds in Garbage & Trash
• Resolution No. 9-2026: Transfer of funds in the Swimming Pool
• Ordinance No. 10-2026: Introduction of municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle license excise tax
• Ordinance No. 12-2026: Introduction of temporary development moratorium on data centers

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Washington, IN Common Council will meet on July 27, 2026, to consider ordinances on a municipal wheel tax, new speed limits on certain streets, and a temporary moratorium on data center development. The council will also review resolutions for fund transfers in Animal Control, Garbage & Trash, and the Swimming Pool, and hear tax abatement renewal requests from multiple businesses.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 10-2026 imposing a municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle license excise tax
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 11-2026 establishing new speed limits on certain streets
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 12-2026 creating a temporary moratorium on data center development
• Resolution No. 7-2026 authorizing a transfer of funds in Animal Control
• Resolution No. 8-2026 authorizing a transfer of funds in Garbage & Trash

2027 Budget Workshop

The City Council is holding a 2027 budget workshop. Representatives from the mayor’s office, insurance, transit, animal control, fire, police, parks, IT, law, planning, public works, economic development and other departments will present their budget needs and proposals. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information sharing.

• Opening and comments by Mayor Rhoads
• Presentation by Marilyn with Thompson Insurance
• Becky presentation on Transit
• Fire & Fire Pension discussion
• Police, Local Law Enforcement, Police Pension, Forfeiture & Seized Assets discussion

2027 Budget Workshop

The Washington City Council is conducting a budget workshop to review proposed 2027 budgets for multiple city departments. The workshop includes presentations from departments such as Police, Fire, Transit, Animal Control, and Economic Development. No final decisions are expected at this workshop; it is a discussion and review session.

• Police, Local Law Enforcement, Police Pension, and Forfeiture & Seized Assets budget review at 5:55 PM
• Fire & Fire Pension budget review at 5:45 PM
• Park/Waterpark budget review at 6:15 PM
• Transit budget presentation by Becky at 5:25 PM
• Economic Development, Cumulative Capital Development & Engineering at 7:15 PM

Redevelopment Commission Meeting

Park Board Meeting

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Washington Common Council will vote on three ordinances: a final reading of Ordinance No. 9‑2026 amending officer and employee compensation, introduction of Ordinance No. 10‑2026 creating a municipal wheel tax and motor‑vehicle license excise tax, and introduction of Ordinance No. 11‑2026 establishing new speed limits on certain city streets. The meeting also includes a written presentation of claims and a discussion of the city’s Bike and Pedestrian plan.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 9‑2026 to amend compensation for officers, employees, and appointed positions for 2026
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 10‑2026 imposing a municipal wheel tax and motor‑vehicle license excise tax and creating related funds
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 11‑2026 establishing new speed limits on certain city streets
• Written presentation of claims
• Discussion of the Bike and Pedestrian plan by Bob Grewe, Executive Director, DCEDC

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety will discuss and potentially approve a water main and repair agreement with Bethany Christian Church. Other items include salary and position changes in the Water and Wastewater Departments, renewal of the engineering services agreement with Ed Barnett, approval of claims, and minutes from the prior meeting.

• Water main and repair agreement with Bethany Christian Church
• Salary/position changes in Water and Wastewater Departments
• Renewal of Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Services Agreement with Ed Barnett
• Approval of claims submitted
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2026

Common Council Regular Meeting

The Common Council will review ordinances regarding municipal wheel and motor vehicle license taxes. The meeting also includes a final reading of an ordinance to amend employee and officer compensation.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 9-2026 regarding officer and employee compensation
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 10-2026 imposing a municipal wheel tax and motor vehicle license excise tax
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 11-2026 establishing new speed limits on certain city streets
• Presentation by Bob Grewe regarding the Bike and Pedestrian plan

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works and Safety will address routine administrative items alongside specific operational decisions. Members are set to review a water main repair agreement with Bethany Christian Church, adjust salaries and positions for Water and Wastewater Department staff, and renew an engineering services contract with Ed Barnett. These actions determine how local utility infrastructure is maintained, which department roles are filled, and which external professionals manage municipal engineering work.

• Water main and repair agreement with Bethany Christian Church
• Salary and position changes for the Water and Wastewater Departments
• Renewal of Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Services Agreement with Ed Barnett
• Approval of minutes from the June 22, 2026 regular meeting
• Discussion and approval of submitted claims

Planning Commission Meeting

La Comisión de Planificación de Washington considerará una moratoria de desarrollo temporal de dos años que pausaría la recepción, el procesamiento y la aprobación de todas las solicitudes, permisos y aprobaciones para el desarrollo, construcción u operación de centros de datos tanto en áreas incorporadas como no incorporadas de la ciudad. La moratoria tiene como objetivo permitir tiempo para estudiar los impactos potenciales y desarrollar regulaciones que se incorporen en las revisiones del Plan Integral y la Ordenanza de Zonificación. La comisión también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 10 de junio de 2026 y abordará cualquier otro asunto.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 10 de junio de 2026
• Consideración de una moratoria de desarrollo temporal de dos años sobre proyectos de centros de datos
• Discusión sobre la incorporación de los hallazgos del estudio en el Plan Integral y la Ordenanza de Zonificación
• Otros asuntos

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación de Washington considerará seis solicitudes de excepción especial en su reunión del 24 de junio. Los puntos incluyen una cerca que excede el límite de altura y un cronograma de dos años para un estacionamiento para un negocio de carritos de golf, una reducción del retroceso del patio delantero para un cobertizo, una variación de altura para un garaje recreativo, una invasión de porche delantero y una invasión de pared trasera para un centro de fitness.

• SE-7-26 y SE-8-26: M&K Sales LLC solicita variación de altura de cerca y cronograma de dos años para estacionamiento en 202 SE 4th St y 303 S State Rd 57.
• SE-12-26: Jaylon Knepp solicita reducción de 24 pies en el retroceso del patio delantero para cobertizo en 1006 Maxwell Avenue.
• SE-14-26: Joe Singleton solicita variación de altura para garaje recreativo en 1471 N Sugarland Road.
• SE-15-26: Audrey Latham solicita invasión de porche en el retroceso delantero en 408 NE 18th Street.
• SE-16-26: Torres Real Estate LLC solicita invasión de pared trasera para centro de fitness en la parcela 14-10-34-103-033.000-017.

Planning Commission Meeting

La Comisión de Planificación de Washington decidirá sobre una moratoria temporal de dos años para el desarrollo de centros de datos en la ciudad y sus áreas no incorporadas. La pausa tiene como objetivo estudiar los posibles impactos y actualizar las regulaciones y el plan integral.

• Consideración de una moratoria temporal de dos años sobre solicitudes y permisos de centros de datos dentro de la ciudad y áreas no incorporadas.

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting

La Junta de Obras Públicas y Seguridad discutirá y votará una solicitud para cerrar la calle S.E. 4th St. el 2 de julio para una barbacoa comunitaria, considerará cambios salariales/de puesto en los Departamentos de Agua y Parques, y aprobará reclamaciones y actas de la reunión anterior.

• Solicitud de cierre de calle de Vanessa Phillips (Rise Peer Recovery) para la calle S.E. 4th St. hacia el sur hasta la curva el 2 de julio, de 8 am a 4 pm para una Community Barbeque.
• Cambios salariales/de puesto en el Departamento de Agua.
• Cambios salariales/de puesto en el Departamento de Parques.
• Aprobación de reclamaciones presentadas.
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión ordinaria del 8 de junio de 2026.

Common Council Regular Meeting

El Concejo Común presentará la Ordenanza N.º 9-2026, que modifica el cronograma de compensación de 2026 para funcionarios, empleados y ciertos cargos designados. El concejo también discutirá posibles cambios a la Ordenanza de Animales 91.02. Una resolución que autoriza una transferencia de fondos dentro del Fondo de Donaciones de Eastside Park y un nuevo nombramiento para la junta de la biblioteca están en la agenda.

• Presentación de la Ordenanza N.º 9-2026 que modifica la compensación de funcionarios/empleados para 2026
• Discusión de la Ordenanza de Animales 91.02
• Resolución N.º 6-2026 que autoriza la transferencia de fondos dentro del Fondo de Donaciones de Eastside Park
• Discusión/aprobación del nuevo nombramiento de Clair Gill en la Junta de la Biblioteca Pública Washington Carnegie (mandato hasta junio de 2030)
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión ordinaria del 8 de junio de 2026