What happened – Consideration of voluntary annexation of Bedell property
What it means – Request for annexation of 1.966 acres located in Worth Township into the Town of Zionsville. There was a public hearing with no opposition.
What’s next – Vote will occur at the Nov. 4 council meeting.
What happened – Introduction of the 2014 town budget
What it means – The 2014 budget was brought before the town council for review with slight increases in several line items including healthcare, property and equipment. Public hearing was held with no comments or opposition.
What’s next – The council will meet Oct. 28 for a special meeting to approve budget.
What happened – Consideration for change in fee schedule for Zionsville’s building permits
What it means – The building permit fees have not been updated since 2001. This fee increase is comparable to surrounding communities’ fee schedule.
What’s next – Updated fee schedule was unanimously approved. Fee increase will go into effect 90 days after hearing and will add more money to the general fund.
What happened – Consideration to vacate old 106th Street
What it means – The Zionsville Redevelopment Commission petitioned the Town of Zionsville to vacate portions of old 106th Street east of its intersection with Bennett Parkway. This road is redundant under the new development along Bennett Parkway.
What’s next – The resolution to vacate was approved by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed.
What happened – Appointments to the Common Construction Wage Committee
What it means – The Town Council appointed Andy Pickell and Norb Stransky to serve as a taxpayer representative and industry representative, respectively, serving on the Common Construction Wage Committee. The committee will make determinations on projects of public works. The first project to commence is the clearing and grading on approximately 89 acres of the former Dow property and updating sub-surface storm water infrastructure.
What’s next – The resolution was approved by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed.
What happened – Ordinance amending animal control policies.
What it means – As a result of an incident earlier in the year, an ordinance to create new policies with regard to potentially dangerous animals was reviewed.
What’s next – The resolution was approved by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed.
What happened – Consideration of contract for media relations services with Kathryn Snedeker Communications
What it means – Councilor Suarez discussed the appointment of a communications consultant for the town. This position would help to build a communications infrastructure as the Town of Zionsville currently has no communications officer, while similar communities have three to five people on staff. This position would be effective immediately at a rate of $2500/month for a six-month contract.
What’s next – The resolution was approved by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed.
Detailed reports are posted on the town’s Website at www.zionsville-in.gov.
The next regular town council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 4. A special meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 to approve the 2014 budget.
