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Washington Board of Works Meeting – October 13, 2026

City Council and Boards — Tuesday, October 13, 2026
BodyWashington, Indiana
SessionCity Council and Boards
DateTuesday, October 13, 2026
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Speaker 1

0:00

13, 2026.

0:02

First, we have approval of minutes of the September 28th, 2026 regular meeting.

Unassigned speaker

0:08

I

Speaker 1

0:08

move we approve those.

0:09

Okay, Councilman Dahl makes a motion to approve the minutes is written.

Speaker 2

0:12

I'll second.

Speaker 1

0:13

Councilman Ash seconds.

0:14

All in favor, aye.

0:15

Opposed.

0:16

Discussion approved the plan submitted to the board tonight.

Speaker 2

0:19

I'll make a motion to approve the claim.

Speaker 1

0:21

Okay.

0:21

Councilman Ash makes a motion to approve the claims is submitted.

0:24

I'll second that.

0:25

Councilman Dall seconds.

0:26

All in favor, aye.

0:27

Opposed.

0:28

And then we have a discussion approval request from Steve Belcher, which is here tonight to close Northeast 7th Street from Maine to Bantery Street and from Ban Trees to Walnut Street on Saturday, October 17th from 3 to 11 for the front porch festival.

0:44

Steve is here if you have any questions.

0:47

That's basically what we've done before, in it.

0:59

And Aaron, this just came up that I just saw it for first time this afternoon.

1:04

You want no parking signs put out?

Unassigned speaker

1:06

Yes, maybe that's what we're talking about.

Speaker 1

1:09

I mean, I think what they need to do though is just the barricades there on the front of

Unassigned speaker

1:16

the

Speaker 1

1:16

one at Bantries and Walnut, you know, where they can't come down there or go up.

1:22

Yeah, on each end because we've never shut that road down before.

1:26

We always had uh cars going through there, and that's what you're wanting, aren't you?

Speaker 3

1:30

Right

Speaker 1

1:30

to shut the road down.

Speaker 3

1:32

Like it from Walnut and

Unassigned speaker

1:34

Ban

Speaker 1

1:34

Trees.

1:34

Yes.

1:35

The only thing I request is keeping north north, I mean the east and west bound lanes open on Ban Trees and Walnut where they can, you know,

Speaker 3

1:43

they will

Speaker 1

1:43

be.

1:43

Yeah.

1:44

Yeah.

1:45

And I've went to that event, and we've had people sitting out there close to the road, and there's cars go by on 7th Street.

1:53

It makes it, you know, it makes it kind of close.

Speaker 3

1:56

I think it would just be safe.

Speaker 1

1:58

Yeah, yeah.

1:59

Do we have any driveways?

2:02

There is some driveways on both of those blocks, um, mostly between uh band trees and walnut, but then those people are got they they're usually participating in the event.

Speaker 3

2:14

And this is a good week to do it.

2:17

You've got schools out, and there's that parking lot there, and also

Speaker 1

2:21

any of those neighbors have any problems with it by doing this.

2:24

I

Unassigned speaker

2:24

don't think so.

Unassigned speaker

2:25

No.

Speaker 1

2:25

You probably should, you know.

2:27

I will ask

Unassigned speaker

2:28

them.

Speaker 1

2:28

Especially I like Miss Well is Mrs.

2:30

Shake still over there.

2:32

I mean, but they no, and she's very there's only two and one on their side, so there's maybe six maybe driveways that maybe you would reach out and make sure everybody's good.

2:45

I don't see no problem because nobody everybody's usually out in the street listening to the music.

Speaker 3

2:51

And we have a narrow we uh so that we're not doing eighth street anymore after.

Speaker 1

2:59

Yeah, you can you've kind of condensed it.

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Summary of Proceedings

Washington Board of Works Meeting – October 13, 2026

The Board of Works met on October 13, 2026, to approve routine items, a street closure request for a community festival, a contract for economic development services, and a purchasing program agreement. All motions passed unanimously.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the September 28, 2026 regular meeting were approved. Motion by Councilman Dahl, second by Councilman Ash. Unanimous.
  • Approval of Claims: Claims as submitted were approved. Motion by Councilman Ash, second by Councilman Dall. Unanimous.

Discussion Items

  • Street Closure for Front Porch Festival: Steve Belcher requested closure of Northeast 7th Street from Maine to Bantery Street and from Ban Trees to Walnut Street on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM for the Front Porch Festival. Discussion included concerns about driveways, safety, and ensuring east-west traffic on Ban Trees and Walnut remained open. Belcher agreed to notify affected residents. The board approved the request. Motion by Councilman (name not specified), second by Councilman (name not specified). Unanimous.
  • Economic Development Corporation Contract: A one-year contract for 2027 with the Davis County Economic Development Corporation was discussed. The board approved the contract with the expectation of securing an additional seat on the board. Motion by Councilman (name not specified), second by Councilman (name not specified). Unanimous.
  • Source Well Purchasing Program Agreement: The agreement, already signed by David and Beth, was presented for board approval. The board approved the participation agreement. Motion by Councilman Dall, second by Councilman Ash. Unanimous.

Key Outcomes

  • All four agenda items were approved unanimously without dissent.
  • Steve Belcher will sign a required form before leaving.
  • The meeting adjourned after no further business.

Meeting Transcript

13, 2026. First, we have approval of minutes of the September 28th, 2026 regular meeting. I move we approve those. Okay, Councilman Dahl makes a motion to approve the minutes is written. I'll second. Councilman Ash seconds. All in favor, aye. Opposed. Discussion approved the plan submitted to the board tonight. I'll make a motion to approve the claim. Okay. Councilman Ash makes a motion to approve the claims is submitted. I'll second that. Councilman Dall seconds. All in favor, aye. Opposed. And then we have a discussion approval request from Steve Belcher, which is here tonight to close Northeast 7th Street from Maine to Bantery Street and from Ban Trees to Walnut Street on Saturday, October 17th from 3 to 11 for the front porch festival. Steve is here if you have any questions. That's basically what we've done before, in it. And Aaron, this just came up that I just saw it for first time this afternoon. You want no parking signs put out? Yes, maybe that's what we're talking about. I mean, I think what they need to do though is just the barricades there on the front of the one at Bantries and Walnut, you know, where they can't come down there or go up. Yeah, on each end because we've never shut that road down before. We always had uh cars going through there, and that's what you're wanting, aren't you? Right to shut the road down. Like it from Walnut and Ban Trees. Yes. The only thing I request is keeping north north, I mean the east and west bound lanes open on Ban Trees and Walnut where they can, you know, they will be. Yeah. Yeah. And I've went to that event, and we've had people sitting out there close to the road, and there's cars go by on 7th Street. It makes it, you know, it makes it kind of close. I think it would just be safe. Yeah, yeah. Do we have any driveways? There is some driveways on both of those blocks, um, mostly between uh band trees and walnut, but then those people are got they they're usually participating in the event. And this is a good week to do it. You've got schools out, and there's that parking lot there, and also any of those neighbors have any problems with it by doing this. I don't think so.

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