Compiled by Sadie Hunter
The Noblesville Common Council met in regular session at 7 p.m. Sept. 15. Their next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 16 S. 10th St., Noblesville.
What happened: The council held a public hearing for and unanimously passed an ordinance annexing 1411 and 1413 Westfield Road.
Why it matters: First introduced to the council on Nov. 15, 2011, the annexation of the two parcels would fill two “holes”, totaling 7.78 acres, in the city’s current jurisdiction. The property is currently home to one home and one church, Pilgrim Holiness Church, and annexation would extend city services to the two parcels, including police and fire, street maintenance, solid waste disposal, sanitary sewer availability, planning, zoning and building services and parks and recreation services.
What happened: The council approved an waivers allowing four wall signs for Holiday Inn Express & Suites at 13625 Tegler Drive in the Saxony Corporate Campus.
Why it matters: Saxony Corporate Campus planned development ordinances only allow two signs for building walls and one ground/monument sign. Owners and developers requested four wall signs to go along with the brand’s more modern design plan.
What happened: The council approved two interior and exterior maintenance ordinances on first readings.
Why it matters: Submitted by planning staff, the original ordinances passed in late 2013, were recorded with the “working” copies rather than the final drafts. The two new ordinances correct the mistake.
What happened: The council approved a request for the $13,500 purchase of additional street trees in the Sommerwood subdivision.
Why it matters: Earlier in the year, the Noblesville Street Department removed 78 dead ash trees as a result of Emerald Ash Borer. An increased demand of replacement trees in the region have driven up the cost. At the time of his request in August, Noblesville Urban Forester Paul Lindeman said 847 trees have been removed as a result of Emerald Ash Borer and 366 have been replaced. The $13,500 will purchase and plant 56 new trees.
