August 5, 2025 - Council Meeting

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Aug 5
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Council Meeting

August 5, 2025

6:00 pm

Present: Council President: Cameron Emond, Council Vice President: Betty Hoster

Council Members: Michael Johnson, Darwin Miller and Janet Gross

Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga

Wastewater Superintendent: Jeff Province

Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler

Street Department: Vince Hall

Town Marshal: Jared Baer

Other: Bart Snyder, Amy Snyder, Jennilynn Kyburz, Josh Longest, Megan Longest, Robin Foley, Leroy Simon, Susan Minniear, Larry Klink, Pam Jordan, Carey Jordan, Judy Thomas, Bob Thomas, Janell Hofstetter, and Steve Young.

Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

The July 15, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Jennilynn Kyburz, White County Area Plan, presented Rezoning Amendment #A83 for approval. Council member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve Amendment #A83. Council Member Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 4-1, Council Cameron Emond opposed. Jennilynn then presented Rezoning Amendment #A84 for approval. Council member Darwin Miller made a motion to approve Amendment #A84. Council member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Province reported that IDEM has requested some changes to be made to the Sewage Pre Treatment Ordinance.

Town Marshal Jared Baer notified the Council that he has made contact with the Railroad company, and their property on Market Street will be getting cleaned up. Jared also stated that INDOT will not be putting a flashing school zone sign on the south side of town. Jared requested that the alleys in town be maintained, by placing new gravel in them.

Ambulance Director Steve Young announced that the new ambulance is now running. Steve also wanted to discuss selling the old ambulance. After some discussion, Council Member Darwin Miller made a motion to sell the old ambulance with a minimum bid of $50,000. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Clerk Treasurer Karie Holder presented the APV Register for approval. Council member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the APV register. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Karie notified the Council that there will be a Budget Workshop on August 27^th at 6pm with Treeva Sarles. Karie also announced that the Clerk treasure’s Office will be closed from August 11^th - 14^th due to the annual ILMCT Conference.

Betty Hoster, White County Area Plan representative, announced that there is a new environmental director at Area Pan.

Janet Gross, Mainstreet Committee, stated that a few members of the Mainstreet Committee assisted the Summer Concert Committee at their fundraiser dinner.

Resolution 2025-0715 Purchasing Policy was given its second reading.

Bart Snyder expressed concern to local residents, and the town council, about the possibility of a data center being built outside of town in the MAC Park. Bart announced that there will be an informational meeting about the potential risks, on August 8^th located at the Reynolds Town Hall. Bart also encouraged everyone to attend the August 11^th Area Plan Commission meeting to express their concern.

Meeting adjourned.