What happened: Amendment to all departmental fees, policies and procedures.
What it means: Chief of Staff Todd Burtron said this is an annual update for all the departments of the city. Burtron said the same fees have been on the books and not reviewed for four to five years.
“We’re trying to make a level playing field and reflect the current market,” he said. Some of the fees have remained the same since 2006. There were no changes to park fees.
What’s next? The amendment was unanimously approved 7-0.
What happened: Departmental charge offs
What it means: As part of the year-end accounting, $13,188.15 of back debt was written off to satisfy the clerk’s audit file. Burtron said the city has exhausted all means of collections to recoup the money. Charge offs included $11,017.56 for utility charges and $2,170.59 for fire department/EMS.
What’s next? The amendment was unanimously approved 7-0.
What happened: Maple Knoll text amendment
What it means: The 20.595-acre vacant property within the Maple Knoll development is seeking amendment to signage regulations facing Ind. 32 and Austrian Pine Way. Officials said the amendment replaces stricter sign standards with new city standards.
What’s next? The amendment will have a public hearing at the advisory plan commission meeting on Jan. 6.
What happened: 2014 council meeting schedule
What it means: Regular meeting dates include Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. Tentative meeting dates (which are not held unless agenda items are added) are Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 24, April 28, May 27, June 23, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 and Dec. 22.
What’s next? Meetings are held at the Westfield City Hall Assembly Room, 130 Penn St.
What happened: North Walk development ordinance
What it means: Jim Anderson is looking to build 16 single family homes between Union Street and Maple Ridge, across from Westfield High School. Anderson said lot sizes are 3,500 square feet with 800 square feet cottage homes. Base prices are estimated at $195,000 to $225,000.
What’s next? The amendment will have a public hearing at the advisory plan commission meeting on Jan. 6.