February 17, 2026 - Council Meeting

Council Meeting

February 17, 2026

6:00 pm

Present:          Council President: Betty Hoster

Council Members: Cameron Emond, Janet Gross, and Chris Dye

Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga

Town Marshal/Street Commissioner: Jared Baer

Other: Steve Young, Amy Snyfder, Bart Snyder, Ken Smith, Chuck Watts, Maddi Nevitt, Allison Nevitt, and Kenneth Burns.

Absent:           Council Vice President: Michael Johnson, Town Attorney: Jacon Ahler

Council President Betty Hoster opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

The February 3, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the minutes. Council Member Cameron Emond second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Jared Baer, Marshal/Street Commissioner, announced that the hole in the street from the water main break, has been filled. Jared notified the Council that Deputy JR Northcutt’s truck is broken down, once again. The truck is currently being looked at.

Clerk Treasurer Karie Holder presented the APV Register for approval. Council member Cameron Emond made a motion to approve the APV Register. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Karie then presented the January Financial Review for approval. Council member Cameron Emond made a motion to approve the Financial Review. Council member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

The Council discussed an email received from Town Attorney Jacob Ahler, regarding a two-mile buffer zone west of town. Council Member Chris Dye stated that he would like to see a two-mile buffer zone on all sides of town. After some discussion, it was decided to focus on the buffer zone for the west side of town currently, and revisit the other sides of town later. Council member Chris Dye made a motion for Jacob Ahler to proceed with establishing a jurisdiction two miles west of town, and to file it with White County. Council Member Janet Gross second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Ken Smith, Town Engineer, notified the Council that the Community Foundation Grant for community improvement, is out for application.

Jared Baer, Marshal/Street Commissioner, presented a quote from Randy Devault for gravel to improve town allies. The quote was $1,034 per block. Jared will make a list of allies that are top priority.

Council Member Janet Gross announced that she attended a Commissioners Meeting and learned more about a project at 231 and I-65. Janet then volunteered to attend County Council Meetings for the town.

Meeting adjourned.