Public Meetings - New Albany, Indiana

The New Albany Board of Public Works & Safety met on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM in City Hall. The board approved multiple encroachment permits, a no-parking restriction for East 13th Street, a street closure for the 9/11 remembrance ceremony, and a banner permit for Harvest Homecoming. City officials provided updates on ongoing infrastructure projects, and claims totaling $2,749,589.75 were approved. Two items on the agenda (Duke Energy encroachment permits and the Ma Cherie final plat) were not discussed or were postponed. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak. Discussion Items Prior Issue from Last Week - The board briefly discussed a property issue brought up in a previous meeting. The property has only a portion inside the city limits. The owner emailed that work is not expected until next year, so the matter was deferred to a later date. Encroachment Permits - Indiana American Water (IAWC) – Pat Hauersperger (Dave O’Mara Contractors): Three permits were requested: 1. Emergency water main break repair at Green Valley Road and Knable Lane/Martin Drive, requiring a 5-foot by 2-foot road patch. 2. Replacement of a water meter set at 315 E. 10th Street, requiring a 4-foot by 4-foot sidewalk repair. 3. Replacement of a water valve box at 724 W. Main Street, requiring a 2-foot by 2-foot asphalt repair. The board moved and seconded to approve all three; all members voted aye. - Hutchins Telecomm Solutions: Encroachment permit to install underground fiber optic cable and a vault at 2716 Grant Line Road. It was noted that the work had already been completed without prior permission. The board nonetheless voted to approve the permit (motion, second, all ayes) and stated they would remind Hutchins to obtain approval before future work. - CenterPoint Energy – Wayne Holt (Miller Pipeline): Encroachment permit to install new gas service at 202 E. Main Street (Bank Street side). Wayne Holt was unable to attend; the board approved on motion and second, all ayes. - Mario Lopez: Request to remove and replace the driveway at 112 Miede Drive. Mr. Lopez was not present, but the board noted the work would only widen the driveway near the garage on private property, with no change to street access or curb cut. The board approved (motion, second, all ayes). No-Parking Restriction for East 13th Street - The board approved a temporary no-parking restriction on the east side of East 13th Street from Spring Street to Market Street, effective September 9 through approximately four weeks (until early October), between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The restriction is to facilitate water main work (boring and sidewalk repairs). Motion and second carried unanimously. Harvest Homecoming Banner Permits - Vicki Glotzbach requested banner permits for the Harvest Homecoming Parade and Booth Days: two full street banners and 36 sponsor banners. Proposed locations included Charlestown Road and Spring Street. It was noted that Charlestown Road is already reserved for Purdue banners starting September 29. After discussion, the board approved: - Charlestown Road banners from September 21 through September 29. - All other requested locations from September 28 through October 12. They also requested verification that the banner size (4 feet) does not create a problem. City Project Updates (Communications – City Officials) - Larry (city official) provided updates: - Milling work on Bono Road has begun; elite striping is continuing at completed locations citywide. - Trail project: The surface layer of asphalt has been laid; the aim is to complete as much as possible before Harvest Homecoming. Fourth Street will be resurfaced soon; additional concrete work will be completed later in the spring. - Oak Street project: Contractor continues work on new storm and sanitary sewers near Bank Street, and inlet installation for bump-outs is underway. - Charlestown Road / Slate Run traffic signal modernization: The signal cabinet was moved last week; sidewalks on the northwest corner are being replaced this week. - Street closure request: Larry requested closure of Spring Street (from the alley to the park) on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for the city’s 25th anniversary remembrance of September 11. The program is at Bicentennial Park starting at 9:00 AM. The board approved (motion, second, all ayes). Claims - The board reviewed and approved claims totaling $2,749,589.75 for the date range August 25, 2026 through September 7, 2026. Motion and second carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes - The minutes from the regular meeting of September 1, 2026 were approved after correcting typographical errors (spelling of Thompson, etc.). Key Outcomes - Votes (all unanimous unless noted): - IAWC encroachment permits: approved. - Hutchins Telecomm encroachment permit: approved (work already done). - CenterPoint Energy encroachment permit: approved. - Mario Lopez driveway permit: approved. - No-parking restriction on East 13th Street: approved. - Banner permits for Harvest Homecoming: approved with specific date ranges. - Street closure for 9/11 remembrance: approved. - Claims: approved. - Minutes: approved with corrections. - Postponed/Not Discussed: The following agenda items were not addressed or deferred: - Todd Donahue (Duke Energy) encroachment permits for Spickert Knob Road. - Final Plat approval for Ma Cherie (Primavera & Associates).

The New Albany Flood Control District Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of New Albany City Hall. The board unanimously approved the previous month's minutes and the monthly claims. The Director provided a brief operational update, including river levels and a completed dredging operation. No public comments were made. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes – The board approved the August 11, 2026 monthly meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote (motion, second, all ayes). - Claims – The board approved claims totaling $123,868.74 by unanimous voice vote. Director's Report - River level was reported at 15.1 feet at the time of the meeting. - A barge with the Army Corps of Engineers had completed dredging at the old boat brand for the year. - Operations for the month were described as normal, with heavy riverfront use, routine statistical/system testing, and general maintenance; August was not an unusually busy month. - The Director noted that July financial statements were not ready yet and would be presented at the next month's meeting. Public Comments - No members of the public offered comments. Key Outcomes - Unanimously approved the August 11, 2026 meeting minutes. - Unanimously approved claims of $123,868.74. - Adjourned following a unanimous motion.

The Board of Public Works & Safety met on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM to consider encroachment permits, dumpster requests, and receive updates on city infrastructure projects. All motions were approved unanimously unless noted. Permit Approvals (New Business) - Dave O'Mara Contractors (Pat Hauersperger): Two encroachment permits for Indiana American Water were approved: repair a water main break at 1111 Burton Ave. (5'x16' sidewalk cut) and replace a meter set at 602 E. Spring St. (5'x6' asphalt and 5'x4' sidewalk cut). A third permit listed on the agenda (1306 E. 8th St.) was not addressed in the meeting. - Dan Christiani Excavating (Josh Ruhr): A permit for a 2-inch sewer service crossing on Grantline Road was approved. - Brian Belly: A permit for a 50-foot bore crossing for a customer's business (north side of road, boring pit in grass) was approved with no traffic disruption. - Broadband of Indiana for AT&T (Mike Boone): A permit to open cut Market Street at two locations (near Scribner Drive and West First Street) to repair collapsed conduit was approved, subject to restoration prior to Harvest Homecoming events (parade on October 3, booths set up early October). Discussion Items - East 13th Street Water Project: Pat Hauersperger (Dave O'Mara) presented a planned water main project on East 13th Street between Market and Spring streets. He requested board approval to start within the week. The board discussed the need to complete the Spring Street portion before the October 3 parade and decided to postpone action, asking Hauersperger to return the next week with plans. No vote was taken. - Duke Energy Encroachment Permit: Todd Donahue's permit for pole replacements and overhead equipment rework on Spickert Knob Road was postponed to the next meeting as he needed more time to review plans. - City Infrastructure Updates: A city official provided updates on: - Paving: MAC Construction completed milling on Sheler and paved it; working on Roanoke; alley extension near Fairmont Elementary School scheduled for next day; milling/resurfacing on North Valley View Trace, Valley View Trace, and Lone Oak Drive; concrete work on East 4th Street and Greenview Drive; striping subcontractor to follow. - Trail project: Excavation between Elm and Culbertson Avenue; pouring sidewalk and curb between Spring and Elm; brick paver installation between Market and Spring; guard rail installation. - Oak Street project: New storm and sewer lines at Oak and Bank Street; future connections being made to avoid future disruptions. - Charlestown Road/Slate Run Road signal modernization: Demolition and foundation work; temporary signal outage planned for Thursday between 9 AM and 3 PM; coordination with school. No vote was taken. - Partial Temporary Pedway Closure: Sherri Baker requested a 15-foot closure on the east side of the pedway for building maintenance from September 14-25 (weather permitting). The west side to remain open. Approved. - Dumpster Permits: - 1718 Coverton Avenue: Dumpster placed without permit in alley, blocking sanitation. Board directed placement on Calvin Avenue, approved for two weeks with reflective tape or cones. Staff to follow up with Mr. Miller. - Center Point Energy: Additional permit for a gas main crossing Old Hospital Road (completing approved route from industrial park to St. Joe). Approved. - St. John Presbyterian Church (1307 E. Elm St.): Dumpster on 13th Street side for two weeks starting September 14, using Black Box dumpsters. Approved. - 2626 W. Robin Road: One-day dumpster placement due to steep slope; to be dropped, loaded, and removed same day. Approved. - Approval of Minutes: The regular meeting minutes for August 25, 2026 were approved. Key Outcomes - All motions were approved unanimously. - The East 13th Street water project was tabled for one week pending plan review. - Duke Energy permit postponed to next meeting. - Paving and other infrastructure updates received for information only.

The New Albany Board of Zoning Appeals met on September 1, 2026, with a recorded start time of 10:30:00 UTC. Four board members were present, so a minimum of three votes was required to carry motions. The meeting was streamed and was to be archived at New Albany CityHall.com. No agenda or minutes were provided in the source materials; this summary is based on the raw transcript. Docket B-20-26 — Small Concert Venue at 416 East Spring Street - Jeff MacMahan presented the docket on behalf of the owner, Josh Rostalls, identified with Long Tail Ventures. The applicant requested approval to convert a former German American church into a recording studio, vinyl archive, and occasional small acoustic/bluegrass concert venue. The owner emphasized historic preservation and said concerts would likely occur about once or twice a month, with the space open perhaps one to two days a week. - Although the docket was listed as a land-use variance, staff clarified that the actual request was a development-standards variance for parking because the recording and concert uses are permitted in the Downtown District. - At a maximum occupancy of about 130 people, the venue would require 22 parking spaces. The applicant showed 17 available on-site and on-street parking spaces and proposed a shuttle to and from a downtown parking garage before and after live concerts. - No public comment was offered. - Staff recommended approval with conditions: shuttle service one hour before and after any live concerts, signage subject to approval by the Historic Preservation Commission and plan commission staff, and a six-month staff-level review. - The board approved the docket unanimously by voice vote. Docket B-22-26 — Baptist Health Floyd Rooftop Helipad Special Exception - The applicant, Matthew Davis for Hagerman Group, requested a special exception to permit a helicopter pad on the roof of Baptist Health Floyd at 1850 State Street in the Institutional District. - Applicant representatives said the rooftop installation would exceed 70 feet above ground and helicopters would cross nearby homes at an optimum elevation of about 100 to 500 feet. They also cited a Bell helicopter noise level of roughly 83 decibels along the flight path, compared with about 71 decibels in the current meeting room. - Staff provided background: a helipad previously operated on the Professional Arts Building, and a ground-level helipad at 210 East Cotton Avenue operated without a special exception. A notice of violation was issued, and a September 2025 special-exception application was tabled. The proposed rooftop location is higher and uses the hospital parking lot as a buffer. - Public comment: Amanda Maier, a Martin Drive resident, said residents already hear and sometimes feel helicopter landings. She questioned the relocation, flight-path notification, safety, lack of an independent noise study, and the cumulative noise from the hospital's chiller units over the past five to six summers. Elaine Murphy, a New Albany city council member and resident of 3508 Joseph Court, said the city council is working on a sound ordinance related to the Baptist Health chiller incident and asked the hospital to remedy chiller noise and be a good neighbor as the helipad moves forward. - Staff found that the six statutory special-exception criteria were met, noting that the nearest residence to the proposed helipad is about 400 feet away and not on a flight path, compared with about 270 feet for the previous Professional Arts Building helipad. The nearest residence on the northern flight path is about 500 feet away, and on the eastern flight path about 580 feet away. - Staff recommended approval subject to a written commitment to obtain a favorable FAA airspace determination under 14 CFR Part 157 and an NDOT Office of Aviation certificate of site approval under 105 IAC 33, Rule 3. The board approved the special exception unanimously by voice vote. Docket B-23-26 — E-Commerce Warehouse and Office at 1423 East Oak Street - Stephen Lunn requested a use variance to permit a warehousing and office use for his e-commerce sports cards and collectibles business in the Traditional Residential District at 1423 East Oak Street. - Lunn said the business has no retail storefront, no customer visits, and no events. He said USPS handles about 95 percent of shipments, with FedEx and UPS used periodically, and the business employs roughly three to five people. He currently rents warehouse space in Sellersburg and wants to purchase and use the Oak Street building. - Staff noted that the building is zoned residential but is not a residential building and will not become one, which establishes the unnecessary hardship needed for the variance. Staff recommended approval with stipulations that any future sign would require a permit and that the approval is personal to Mr. Lunn and is not transferable. - Staff also said it would check with the right-of-way coordinator about possible delivery or truck-crossing signage because the property had been vacant. - No public comment was offered. The board approved the variance unanimously by voice vote. Minutes Approval - Minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting were approved by voice vote. - Minutes from the August 4, 2026 meeting were approved by voice vote. Enforcement Case — Mr. Cardoso - The board discussed a lingering enforcement case involving Mr. Cardoso, who created a curb cut from a cul-de-sac without Board of Works approval and installed a gravel driveway and an accessory structure that appeared to violate side and rear setback requirements. - Mr. Cardoso subsequently received Board of Works approval for the curb cut, but he had not yet paved the driveway, and the accessory structure remained in the noncompliant location. - The board voted to direct Mr. Cardoso to appear at the October 2026 meeting to resolve the matter, or the case would be referred to the city attorney for enforcement. Key Outcomes - Docket B-20-26 was approved unanimously with staff conditions. - Docket B-22-26 was approved unanimously with staff conditions, including the state and federal approval commitment. - Docket B-23-26 was approved unanimously with staff conditions. - July 7, 2026 and August 4, 2026 meeting minutes were approved. - Mr. Cardoso was directed to appear in October 2026 or face referral to the city attorney.

The New Albany Storm Water Board met on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Room 100 of City Hall. The meeting covered approval of prior minutes, staff reports on maintenance and inspections, and approval of claims. No public comments or old/new business were discussed. Approval of Minutes - The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 13, 2026 regular meeting as presented. Staff Reports - Stormwater Director Phillip Aldridge reported an emergency repair at 4th and Oak where a 12-15 inch storm line was leaking and caused a hole in the road. The repair was completed quickly. - Stormwater QPI Inspector Westley Fair reported issues at Machery involving silt fence and some stockpiles, as well as track-out on roadways. - Financial report by Ed Wilkinson: The billing for the previous month was $50,701. He also mentioned liabilities of $10,101 related to changes (exact context unclear from transcript). Approval of Claims - The board reviewed claims for the period August 13 to August 26, 2026, totaling $43,067.45. A motion to approve was seconded and passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - Approved minutes from August 13, 2026. - Approved claims totaling $43,067.45. - No new or old business, and the meeting was adjourned.

The New Albany Sewer Board held its regular meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 9:15 AM in Room 100 of New Albany City Hall. The board approved minutes, change orders, development capacity certification, a sewer truck purchase, financial reports, utility updates, and claims. All votes were unanimous. Approval of Minutes - The board approved the minutes of the August 13, 2026 regular meeting with minor typographical corrections. Motion carried unanimously. Bids and Contracts - UV Replacement Change Order 1: Mike Wallace presented Change Order 1 for the UV Replacement Project. The change order was a zero-dollar electrical deduct, with no additional funds required. It covered concrete for a gate slide gate modification, gutters on a new building, and spare gate seals. The board approved the change order unanimously. Final close-out and release of retainage is expected at the next meeting. - Capacity Certification for Padgett Development District: Mike Wallace reported that the district will include 146 apartment units (75 two-bedroom and 71 one-bedroom), with an estimated flow of 36,700 gallons per day. Clark Beats reviewed and found no capacity issues. A downstream pipe diameter was corrected from 18 inches to 20 inches, and the board approved the certification as amended. Construction of the development is expected to begin in late September or fall 2026. - Sewer Cleaning Combination Truck Quotes: Three quotes were received to replace an aging jet truck (2013 Aquatec with trade-in). Quotes: MTEC – trade-in $100,000, total price $525,681.80, includes quarterly preventive maintenance for three years (only bid with this); Best Equipment – trade-in $75,000, total $549,073.50; Joe Johnson – trade-in $65,864.71, total $527,846.71, with an optional maintenance agreement for an additional $35,000. The board approved the MTEC bid unanimously, citing the favorable trade-in value and included maintenance program. Delivery is planned for 2027 budget year. Communications – City Officials - Board members and staff expressed condolences to Vice President Ed Wilkinson on the passing of Scott, a long-time employee who was instrumental in bringing the wastewater utility management back in-house. Scott was remembered as a dedicated and reliable worker. Financial Report - Ed Wilkinson reported July billing of $1,229,000, which is within the budget bracket (approximately $25,000 above baseline but within normal monthly variation of $20,000). No other changes from the last printed report. Utility Report - Mike Wallace presented the May 2026 Monthly Report Summary. The plant operated with no violations during May. The Oak Street project is progressing, and finishing work is underway. Wallace expects to provide bond information for upcoming projects at the next meeting. Claims - Claims for the period of August 13 to August 26, 2026, totaling $177,528.60, were approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - Minutes of August 13, 2026: Approved as corrected. - UV Replacement Change Order 1: Approved. - Capacity Certification for Padgett Development District: Approved as amended. - Sewer Cleaning Combination Truck Purchase (MTEC): Approved. - Claims: Approved. - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned without further business.

The New Albany City Council held a budget workshop for the 2027 fiscal year on August 26, 2026, at 7:01 PM. The workshop was informal, with department heads presenting their proposed budgets. Key themes included the implementation of a new integrated software system, consolidation of line items, and the redistribution of insurance benefit costs across departments. Discussion Items - Budget Overview (Shane Gibson, Budget Director): Gibson introduced the new software system, which integrates payroll with the budget, allowing for more accurate projection of benefits (health, dental, life insurance). He noted that line items have been consolidated to reduce duplication, and that the budget is preliminary and subject to change. The large stack of documents provided is a mid-year snapshot for reference. - Police Department (Chief Allen): Staffing is at 71 officers, aiming for 74. The budget is largely unchanged, with minor increases due to inflation. The new software caused some line items to merge (e.g., vehicle maintenance, radio leases, body cameras). Questions were raised about side-by-side vehicles for parks enforcement and the impact of the new system on benefit projections. - Street Department (D): The budget is flat, with overtime dependent on weather. The department is currently short one person, but the budget reflects lower salaries due to unfilled positions. Salt is budgeted in the local income tax fund, not the street department. The temporary move during construction of the new facility is not expected to increase costs significantly. - Cemeteries: The budget was merged from two separate cemeteries several years ago. The increase seen is due to insurance benefits being allocated to the department for the first time via the new system. Overtime is driven by burials, which are weather-related. - Animal Shelter (Wendy): The budget increase is primarily from insurance benefits. Staffing is 7 full-time and 5 part-time, with plans to hire one more full-time animal control officer and two part-time positions. The shelter handles mostly cats and dogs, but also other animals (chickens, roosters, etc.). The new facility will include a small animal room and outdoor space for farm animals. Concerns were raised about residents from other counties attempting to surrender animals, but this is not frequent. - Planning Department (Scott): The budget includes an increase for training and seminars to support staff certification through the American Planning Association (AICP). Contract services are for a dimension set person (contractor). The department is working on credentialing planners to improve city services. - Building Commission (David): The budget is similar to previous years, with the insurance benefit increase. Demolition costs have risen (from $7,800 to $15,000 per house). The department is absorbing rental inspection duties from a separate department, and the rental housing budget line is being phased out. The new software integrates code enforcement, rental registration, and animal control data. - Parks Department (Alicia): The budget is largely unchanged except for insurance benefits. The park has 17 full-time and up to 150 part-time seasonal employees. River Run pool attendance is slightly down due to a rainy season. The spray park at Silver Shoot Park had two features out at the start but were repaired. A new synthetic turf soccer field is planned, with construction starting in October 2026. The playground at the flood wall was removed due to repeated flood damage and insurance complications; the stairwells were also removed for structural safety. The future RV park and mountain bike area will be phased in over two years, with maintenance costs not yet known. - Fire Department (Chief): Staffing is at 78. The budget shows a decrease in other services due to merging line items (leases, repairs). Overtime remains a challenge due to injuries and leave. A new fire truck is delayed and expected in fall 2026; the department is moving to a regular replacement cycle with lease payments. The former 911 space will be repurposed for crew quarters. A $750,000 line item for station renovations is in the public safety local income tax fund. - Flood Control (Brad): The budget is stable. The playground at the flood wall was removed because of repeated flooding, debris, and FEMA insurance requirements. The stairwells were structurally unsound and removed. Future access improvements to the riverfront from downtown are challenging due to railroad and Army Corps of Engineers restrictions. The RV park and mountain bike area are in design, with phased construction. - Revenue Discussion (Shane Gibson): Gibson reviewed revenue estimates, including property tax levy (maximum levy $3.4 million, budgeted at $3 million), circuit breaker calculations, local income tax estimates, and MBH (Motor Vehicle Highway) funding. He noted that the state now requires that half of MBH funds be spent on roads, and that building permit fees must be placed in a separate fund and expenses directly related to those fees must be paid from that fund. The city is adjusting to these requirements. The police and fire pension funds are reimbursed by the state. The impact of recent state legislation (Senate Bill) has been a one-time property tax loss of $900,000, not cumulative. Future legislative changes are anticipated, and the city is monitoring them. Key Outcomes - No formal votes were taken; the workshop was informational. - The budget is preliminary and will be refined. Department heads will provide updated numbers after verifying the new software's projections. - The next steps include introduction readings and a committee-as-a-whole meeting before the budget ordinance is finalized. - A clean copy of the budget will be distributed to council members. - The council noted the importance of planning for future revenue constraints and thanked the staff for their work.

The New Albany Redevelopment Commission met on August 25, 2026, to approve routine items, discuss ongoing projects, and receive updates on development and infrastructure. All five commission members were present (Terry Milton, Bob Norman, Daniel Guess, Jenny Carrier, Adam Dickey). Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: The minutes from the August 11, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously. - Claims Worksheet: A claims worksheet, including an invoice from the railroad for oversight on the trail project (specifically the crossing on 10th Street behind Culver’s and Mansion), was approved. The amount was described as low. Commissioner Bob Norman noted that this was likely the last railroad invoice for the northern segment of the trail project, though additional invoices are expected for the 6th Street sidewalk work. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made. Discussion Items - New Public Works Facility Groundbreaking: The commission announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the new public works facility on Grandline Road at 10 a.m. the following day (August 26, 2026). All were invited; one commissioner (Adam Dickey) had a prior commitment. - Sidewalk Improvements: Claire reported that sidewalk improvements on Vincent, Eacon, and East Market are complete, though some curbing and striping for parking remain. These improvements serve the townhomes previously approved by the commission. - Main Street Townhomes: The commission noted that townhomes on the west side of State Street, sold by the commission about two years ago, are nearly complete. Additional homes by Rush on the opposite side are also under construction. Commissioner Bob Norman observed that the development is attracting reinvestment and expanding the downtown core. - Trail Project Update: The trail project is nearly 70% complete, with landscaping, lighting, and some paving in progress. It was expected that sections would be open for Harvest Homecoming, but full completion by then was not assured. - Country Club Site: The commission reported a tentative closing on the country club property next week. Commissioner Adam Dickey inquired about public safety due to the burned clubhouse structure. Staff responded that they would demolish the structure for safety reasons and evaluate development later. No significant concerns about asbestos were expected. Key Outcomes - Minutes Approved: Unanimous. - Claims Worksheet Approved: Unanimous. - Country Club Closing: Scheduled for next week; demolition of the clubhouse to follow. - Meeting Adjourned: Motion to adjourn passed unanimously.

The Board of Public Works & Safety of the Civil City of New Albany, Indiana, met on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at New Albany City Hall. The board approved routine encroachment permits for Indiana American Water, Duke Energy, and Hutchins/Spectrum; a special-event permit; a dumpster request; claims; and the minutes of the August 18, 2026 regular meeting. City officials also provided updates on paving, trail, sidewalk, park, and water/sewer construction. No bids were presented, and no unfinished or tabled items were considered. Consent Calendar - Approved Indiana American Water / O’Mara Contractors encroachment permits for water repairs at: 355 Vincennes St.; 700 Pearl St.; Pearl and Culbertson Ave.; 105 Daisy Ln.; 1638 E. Spring St. (Vincennes St. side); 117 E. Oak St.; 1824 E. Main St.; 2313 E. Market St.; 2125 Culbertson Ave.; 2560 Charlestown Rd.; 2324 Green Valley Rd.; and 223 W. 9th St. - Approved Duke Energy encroachment permits for Monon South Freedom Trail lighting work (999 E. 4th St., 99 E. 4th St. near 34 E. 4th St., and 99 E. 10th St. area) and for replacing a pole at 3785 Charlestown Rd. on the St. Joe Rd. side. - Approved Hutchins Telecom Solutions’ (Spectrum) encroachment permit to install 270 feet of aerial fiber and pull 140 feet through existing conduit from 211 E. Market St. to 223 E. Main St. - Approved the Kentuckiana Medieval Faire special-event permit for Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2–9 p.m., with rain date Saturday, November 21, 2026. - Approved claims from August 11–24, 2026 totaling $2,989,893.46, plus a separate claims list totaling $3,500. - Approved the minutes of the August 18, 2026 regular meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - Shane Foster requested a dumpster at 1301 E. Market St. He explained the property is on the corner of 13th and Market, there is no parking on the Market Street side, and the dumpster could not go on the property; he agreed to place it on the 13th Street side. He said ICA would deliver it Friday, August 28, and he would fill it and remove it as quickly as possible. The board approved the request for August 28 through September 11 and asked him to put reflective or caution tape around the dumpster. Discussion Items - Water-main repair permits: Pat Hauersperger of O’Mara Contractors, on behalf of Indiana American Water, described asphalt and sidewalk cuts made for main breaks, valve replacements, hydrant work, meter work, and valve-box locations. He said two permits in the packet should not have been cleared because the work was on private property, and those applications were sent to the clerk’s office. He also described IAW’s customer-notification system for main breaks; no cause was identified for the recent cluster of breaks. Asphalt restoration is contracted to BNG, concrete work had been completed, and restoration is generally targeted within 30 days of application. - Special-event permit: Krystina Jarboe presented the request by Raven’s Roost and Floyd County Brewing Company to close West First Street between the YMCA and the brewery for the Kentuckiana Medieval Faire. The event will include vendors on both sides of the street, performances in the Enchanted Forest, and the same security group used in the prior two years. This will be the sixth year of the event and the first under the brewery’s new owners. The board asked staff to reiterate the expectation that trash be removed and the area be left in the same or better condition; the brewery will provide trash boxes and empty them throughout the day. - Utility encroachment permits: Mickey Thompson presented Duke Energy permits for three Monon South Freedom Trail lighting projects and a pole replacement at 3785 Charlestown Rd. The trail projects involve tree trimming and replacing two spans of wire near the pageant area at 999 E. 4th St., installing one span of overhead wire crossing 10th St., and installing a pedestal at 99 E. 4th St. to combine new trail-light service with existing service to 33 and 34 E. 4th St. The pole replacement will support the new retail/office development by Chalavant Industries. Thompson also presented the Hutchins/Spectrum fiber request. - Paving, trail, and Oak Street updates: Mr. Summers reported that MAC Construction’s subcontractor is finishing concrete on Greenview Dr. and Roanoke Ave.; paving is being coordinated so completed portions of 4th St. are ready before Harvest Homecoming. Roanoke and Sheller are scheduled to be milled and resurfaced the following week, including a Saturday milling request; the board asked that work not start before 9 a.m. The trail project is continuing sidewalk, curb, fencing, and paver work, and Oak Street contractors are installing storm and sanitary sewer and forming new sidewalks on Culbertson and Pearl. Indiana American Water is planning to replace a water main under the sidewalk along Pearl and Oak to avoid entering the reconstructed roadway. Mr. Summers also said he followed up on a resident voicemail issue with the paving notification letter. - Redevelopment and parks update: Ms. Johnson reported that the redevelopment commission recently completed sidewalk projects on East Market, Vincennes, and Eakin, with yellow curb paint and striping still to be finished. The commission is evaluating proposals for potential housing developments on those sites. Bicknell Park improvements under this year’s Community Development Block Grant are in the final phase, including fencing, pickleball courts, and an asphalt pathway connecting to the existing pathway; completion is expected within a couple of weeks. - Emergency sinkhole repair: City officials reported an emergency repair at Fourth and Oak after a sinkhole opened up and was traced to a storm-line problem. Christiani, working on the Oak Street project, made the repair; concrete capping was being completed and large road plates were used. The existing Oak Street detour was expected to return to its prior configuration after the repair. Key Outcomes - Approved all encroachment permits and the special-event permit by unanimous voice vote. - Approved the dumpster request for 1301 E. Market St. for August 28–September 11, with a requirement for reflective/caution tape and a possible extension if needed. - Approved the Kentuckiana Medieval Faire permit with the condition that trash be removed and the street/space be left in the same or better condition. - Asked that Saturday milling work on Roanoke and Sheller not begin before 9 a.m. - Approved claims totaling $2,989,893.46 and $3,500 for August 11–24, 2026. - Approved the August 18, 2026 regular meeting minutes and adjourned.