The Zionsville Town Council met on March 3, for their monthly meeting. Below is a summary of what occurred during that discussion.
Hat World—The council held a public hearing on the resolution regarding the approval of tax abatements for Hat World, Inc. President of the Zionsville Redevelopment Commission, Luke Phenicie, said that over time the assessed value of the land is going to increase. This is going to increase the property value.
“We are going to be right on track out there,” he said. “We think this is the right project for Zionsville right now.”
Bryan Brackemyre, Executive Director at Boone County Economic Development Corporation, said that this project will set the tone for Zionsville.
School and Town Agreement—The council approved an amendment solidifying the agreement between the town, the Zionsville Redevelopment Commission, Zionsville Community Schools, and Rockland Development, LLC. These groups are working on the proposed land swap agreement between ZCS and the town. Part of this agreement is that ZCS will give land at Creekside Corporate Park in exchange for Jennings Field on Hal Sharpe Road.
“All of the entities will end up in better shape if this is done,” said council president Jeff Paper.
New Firemen—Council president Jeff Papa swore in the newest members of the Zionsville Fire Department. The seven new firemen are: Derrick Pulse, Walter Leverich, JJ Anderson, Matt Coyner, Kendrick Davis, Jacob Gardner and Matthew Quigley.
The next town council meeting will be held at 7 p.m., April 7 in Zionsville Town Hall, located at 1100 West Oak Street.
