What happened: Amendment to Utility Ordinance
What it means: The Westfield Board of Public Works and City Council wish to formally amend the water and sewer rates. Chief of Staff Todd Burtron said the ordinance will not impact residential users but businesses with large meters that are low volume customers. “It’s reflecting what we should have done in the first place,” he said. Burtron said the changes are in line with Citizens Energy Group, which is in the process of purchasing Westfield’s water and sewer utilities.
What’s next: The ordinance will be up for adoption consideration on Aug. 12.
What happened: Amendment to Viking Meadows subdivision
What it means: The proposed amendment would apply to Lot 29 in the residential subdivision known as Valley View at Viking Meadows, on the south side of 156th Street between U.S. 31 and Oak Ridge Road. The property is approximately 2.18 acres. The proposed amendment would modify architectural standards for Parcel D, lot 29, in regards to its roof pitch. The amendment would accommodate a home with a historical architectural style that lends itself to an alternative roof pitch.
What’s next: The council unanimously approved the amendment after being approved by the Westfield Advisory Plan Commission. The petitioner also engaged the Valley View neighbors regarding the proposal and received no feedback in opposition.
What happened: Banas area voluntary annexation
What it means: The area proposed for annexation is referred to as the “Banas Annexation Area” and is generally located adjacent to the existing corporate limits, south of 186th Street and west of Springmill Road. The annexation is 100-percent voluntary. The area is 61 acres of farmland and would cause little impact as existing public services cover the land surrounding it.
What’s next: The annexation will be up for adoption consideration on Aug. 12.