The Public Works Committee of the New Albany Common Council met on August 20, 2026, to consider Ordinance Z 2601, a petition for the vacation of a public alleyway and reservation of a permanent utility easement, filed by Oxbow Mixed Use LLC. The committee heard a presentation from the petitioner, discussed the proposal, and voted unanimously to send the ordinance to the full council for second reading. Discussion Items - Presentation by Jake Smith, representative of Oxbow Mixed Use LLC: Smith explained that the company closed on the property last year and initially planned an encroachment easement but later determined a vacation of the alleyway was more appropriate. The proposed vacation covers a 20-foot area (not the entire alley) to address encroachments, particularly a dumpster enclosure required by city code. The vacated portion would revert to adjoining property owners (Car Management Company LLC and The Cleaning Professionals LLC) by Indiana law, but both have signed memorandums of understanding to convey their half to Oxbow Mixed Use LLC. Oxbow also agreed to grant the City of New Albany a permanent utility easement in the dedicated portion of the alley. - Committee questions and discussion: Committee members inquired about the location, access, and the dumpster enclosure. The dumpster enclosure will effectively close through access from the alley, but motorists can enter from Main Street. The legal description was deemed sufficient by the city attorney. The project is a mixed-use development with 44 apartment units and approximately 8,000 square feet of retail/communal workspace. Construction timeline is late winter/early spring. Key Outcomes - Motion and vote: A motion to approve the vacation and send to the full council for second reading was made and seconded. The committee voted unanimously in favor (all ayes). The ordinance will be on second reading later that evening, with a public hearing scheduled at 6:45 PM.
Public Meetings - New Albany, Indiana
Public Meetings - New Albany, IndianaThe New Albany Board of Public Works & Safety met at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at New Albany City Hall. The board unanimously approved Harvest Homecoming-related special event permits, heard infrastructure and paving updates, approved a temporary Main Street closure for church clock repairs, and approved claims and the August 11, 2026 meeting minutes. Consent Calendar - Claims for the week were approved unanimously. - Regular meeting minutes from August 11, 2026, were approved unanimously. Special Event Permits - St. Mark's Harvest Homecoming parking (Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11): Approved for blocking four on-street parking spaces along East Third Street next to the Floyd County Health Department lot. The church requested city and police department signage on barricades because people moved them last year; volunteers will help monitor. Hours: Thu noon–9 p.m., Fri/Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. - YMCA Harvest Homecoming parking (October 8–11): Approved subject to reminding the YMCA that it is responsible for landscape maintenance in the area and must have it in order before the event. Barricades will be dropped at parking lot entrances on West First Street, Jeanette Way at West First Street, and Pearl Street. Hours: Thu–Sat 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 7 a.m.–6 p.m. - St. John's Harvest Homecoming parking (October 8–10): Approved for the Billy Herman parking lot. The parks department will not use the lot during that time. One section will be reserved for Harvest Homecoming vendors; St. John's will monitor and remove trash and allow park staff to park there. Hours: Thu–Sat 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m. - New Albany Main Street Harvest Homecoming Farmers Market (October 7–11): Approved for City Square. The city will check all electrical outlets before Wednesday, October 7 load-in. Hours: setup Wed 4–7 p.m.; open Thu noon–9 p.m., Fri/Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; teardown Sun 5–7 p.m. A permit correction was noted so Friday hours reflect 9 a.m.–9 p.m. - In Memory of Ralph Hines Car Show (Saturday, October 10, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.): Approved for Mark Miller in partnership with the city and Harvest Homecoming. The permit incorrectly stated there would be no music; the event will have music and a DJ on the amphitheater stage. It will use the West Amphitheater parking lot, East Amphitheater parking lot for accessible parking, Water Street closure from the West Amphitheater lot to the East Amphitheater lot, the amphitheater, and the old grant closure from 6 a.m.–4 p.m. The organizer said about four volunteers will monitor trash, and the city will place a dumpster near the lower amphitheater. The skate park will remain open. The board noted the permit should be updated for next year to include pop-up tents and to list Mark Miller as the host organization. Discussion Items - Paving update: A subcontractor is completing concrete work on Roanoke Avenue and Greenview Drive, full-depth patching on Bellmead Drive, a liquid road application in the Bellmead Drive neighborhood, and final striping. Staff contacted an Eakin Avenue property owner about striping overspray on a vehicle and a separate vehicle-hit issue. A Bellmead/Miller Lane driveway overspray will be pressure-washed after the application is complete. - Trail and Oak Street updates: Work continues between Spring and Elm on sidewalk and curb, around Sweet Stuff Bakery; fence work west of 10th Street and brick paver installation are ongoing. On Oak Street, storm and sanitary work continues, and new sidewalks are being poured along Culverts and Pearl after curb and gutter work. A water main break on Pearl the previous weekend was being coordinated with Krystina Jarboe so it would be resolved before paving. - Main Street closure for church clock repair: The lift expected for Friday, August 21, was unavailable, so Page agreed to provide a crane. The board approved closing Main Street from Third Street to Fourth Street from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on August 21, with an anticipated work duration of two to three hours. Approval was conditioned on providing advance notice to Stein Glass and Agave & Rye and allowing access to Agave & Rye's parking lot if possible. Key Outcomes - All Harvest Homecoming-related special event permits and the car show permit were approved unanimously, with the YMCA landscape condition and Main Street closure notice/access conditions. - The temporary Main Street closure for Friday, August 21, was approved unanimously. - Claims and the August 11, 2026 regular meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
The New Albany Plan Commission held its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM ET. Ten members were present, and the meeting was streamed and archived on the city's website. Two dockets were tabled and not heard. The commission took action on three items: a primary plat approval for a two-lot subdivision, a secondary plat approval for a four-lot infill subdivision, and a special exception for a rooftop helipad at Baptist Hospital Floyd. The meeting also included approval of the July 21, 2026 minutes with a correction and an update on zoning ordinance amendments. Public Hearing Items - Docket C8‑26 – Joseph P. for Progressive Materials Real Estate LLC – Request for primary plat approval to subdivide 201 Hosfelt Lane into two lots (Tract 1: 1.1 acres vacant; Tract 2: 3.7 acres with building). Whitney Timberlake (Timberlake Engineering) presented, explaining that the applicant intends to purchase the vacant land now and the remaining property after a current lease expires. Staff recommended approval with conditions (future development subject to ILP, any curb cut alterations require Board of Public Works and Safety approval, and an access easement recommendation). The commission approved the motion unanimously (no recorded opposition). Public Meeting Items - Docket C4‑26 – Isaiah Fritzinger for NF Building Partners LLC – Request for secondary plat approval for a four‑lot single-family infill subdivision at 809 West Market Street. Austin Dawkins (NFORI Partners) described changes from primary approval: front setback reduced from 25 ft to 10 ft to conform to downtown district standards, and a 10‑ft rear easement for rear‑loaded parking to address neighborhood parking concerns. Staff recommended approval with several stipulations (curb cuts, drainage, sewer, architecture on corner lot, building separation, and paved parking). Motion to approve passed unanimously. - Docket B22‑26 – Matthew Davis for Hagerman Group – Request for a special exception to install a rooftop helipad on the fourth floor of Baptist Hospital Floyd at 1850 State Street. Josh Delno (Hagerman Group) stated the helipad will replace an outdated rooftop site on the professional arts building, providing faster patient access to the ER. Helicopter flight path orientated east‑west, with ingress over homes at over 200 ft altitude. Annual usage estimated at up to 7,200 flights (about every three days). Staff noted the application addresses previous concerns (lighting, wind cone, FAA standards) and recommended forwarding to the Board of Zoning Appeals with a favorable recommendation. The commission approved the motion unanimously. Minutes Approval - The minutes of the July 21, 2026 meeting were approved with a correction: Dr. Calvin News (New Albany‑Floyd County School Corporation) was present, not Dr. Madison. Motion carried. Zoning Ordinance Update - Staff reported progress on the zoning ordinance amendments, including the addition of data center regulations and a proposed noise component (point‑source standards for equipment, not general traffic, lawn maintenance, or fireworks). A committee meeting is scheduled for August 26, an information meeting tentatively set for September 23, a public hearing before the Plan Commission on October 20, and City Council adoption in November, with an effective date of December 2026. Questions were raised about noise from lawn care and roofing; staff clarified that zoning would not regulate those activities. Key Outcomes - Approved Docket C8‑26 (primary plat) with conditions. - Approved Docket C4‑26 (secondary plat) with stipulations. - Approved Docket B22‑26 (helicopter pad special exception) with staff recommendation for forwarding to BZA. - Approved July 21, 2026 minutes with correction. - Received update on zoning ordinance amendments and timeline. - The meeting adjourned following a motion.
The New Albany Storm Water Board met on August 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Room 100 at City Hall. The meeting included approval of minutes, staff reports, a financial update, and approval of claims. No public comments or new/old business were discussed. The board approved the consent agenda and adjourned. Approval of Minutes - The board reviewed and approved the regular meeting minutes from July 23, 2026, via a motion that passed unanimously (voice vote, no dissenting votes noted). Staff Reports - Stormwater Director’s Report (substitute): A staff member reported on activities since the last meeting: 71 spots on the grass list had been cut, 12 creek clearing jobs completed, minor catch basin and structure repairs performed, and the back truck was out flushing and maintaining lines. The report was described as short due to Director Phillip Aldridge being absent due to illness. - QPI Inspections Report (Westley Fair): Westley Fair was not present, but his written report was submitted into the record. - Financial Report (Ed Wilkinson): Ed Wilkinson stated that finances are running smoothly. The only large item noted was insurance, typically handled about three months out of time, to be transferred to the SPRO file. The bank balance was approximately $100,000 as of August 1. Claims - The claims list covered July 23 to August 12, 2026, with a grand total of $162,723.01. A board member inquired about an item for the Environmental Product Group, which was clarified as being for the street sweeper. A motion to approve the claims was made, seconded, and carried by voice vote. Adjournment - With no new or old business, a motion to adjourn was made and seconded. The meeting adjourned. (Note: The transcript includes an informal comment about a previous vote count of 4-3, but no further detail or action was taken.)
The New Albany Sewer Board met at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Room 100 of New Albany City Hall. The board approved the July 23, 2026 minutes, a replacement pump purchase, five sewer billing adjustments, and the periodic claims, and received an informational report on a proposed bank lockbox for mailed payments. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak. Approval of Minutes - The board approved the July 23, 2026 regular meeting minutes after adding a correction on page three to clarify that the sentence about waiting on an actuator part referred to the UV project. The motion passed by voice vote. Bids & Contracts - Mike Wallace presented a quote from BBC Pump and Equipment for a new Hidrostal pump for the IPS station at the wastewater plant. The 168-horsepower pump costs $245,205.81 and would serve as a backup for existing pumps from 2005; two pumps had recently been out for service and the last rental invoice was $65,000. Delivery is expected in six to seven months, placing the expense in next year's budget. The board approved the purchase by voice vote. Communications – City Officials - City official Linda reported that the sewer utility is considering re-establishing a bank lockbox for mailed check payments. Since the bank change, the utility has no lockbox and receives four to five hundred checks per day during peak payment season. The proposal would route mailed checks to Stockyards Bank's processing hub in Newburgh, Indiana, where checks would be processed twice daily and deposited directly. The fee would be based on processing volume and was historically about $2,000 per month. Linda said about 7,000 customers currently pay by mail and recommended moving forward with the setup while also encouraging more customers to use cloud auto-pay. The board took no vote, but asked for a written agreement with the final fee schedule before proceeding. Sewer Adjustments - Tanner Spalding: adjustment of $1,421.11 approved for a crawl space leak that went into the dirt. - Traci Silva: adjustment of $3,693.57 approved for a leak under gravel; sump pump water was carried 75 feet from the house and did not enter the sanitary sewer. - Stephen and Susan Reed: adjustment of $1,079.23 approved for a main line leak in the street that wet the front yard and was not entering the sewer. - John Tedesco: adjustment of $1,643.65 approved for an underground leak on the right side that was repaired. - Nicole Sanchez Moran: adjustment of $2,112.05 approved for a leak where the service line enters the house; board discussion confirmed the property is billed as residential despite the account name River House. Financial Report - The financial report showed revenue and expenses running at budget levels. A $300,000 insurance payment in the current period was described as normal. No extraordinary items were reported. Utility Report - Mike Wallace reported that the UV actuator part is in route; installation is planned for Monday, and the project should conclude in the next couple of weeks. The actuator issue is a warranty repair because a gear stripped within a month. - The Oak Street 24-inch sewer main replacement is ongoing, with 160 feet completed. - Requests for qualifications for a bond project are under review, with a recommendation expected at the next meeting. Claims - Claims covering July 23 through August 12, 2026 were approved in the total amount of $980,652.49. The total included a $44,000 manhole rehabilitation project by BLD Services covering 21 manholes, mostly on the east side of downtown. Key Outcomes - Approved the July 23, 2026 minutes as amended. - Approved the $245,205.81 IPS Hidrostal pump purchase. - Approved all five sewer adjustments. - Approved claims totaling $980,652.49. - Deferred action on the proposed lockbox pending written agreement and fee information. - No tabled items or old business were reported.
The New Albany Redevelopment Commission met on August 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM. Commissioners present: Terry Middleton, Bob Norwood, Daniel Guess, Jenny Collinger, Adam Dickey. The meeting covered bid openings, contract approvals, a property acquisition, and an annual report. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: The July 28, 2026 meeting minutes were approved with 4 ayes and 1 abstention. - Claims Worksheet: Approved. The majority of claims were bond payments (February and August cycles). The Moton South Freedom Trail (MS FT) is now under the Next Level Trails grant through DNR. Discussion Items - Maryland Avenue Community Center Bid Opening: Three bids received: - Cutter Construction Inc.: Base bid $738,190; alternates: 1A (partial height gypsum) $33,400, 1B (full height) $48,000, 2 (LBT flooring) $40,000, 3 (duct routing) $0. - A second bidder (name not recorded): Base bid not stated; alternates: 1A $29,512, 1B $49,660, 2 $28,284, 3 (deduct) -$1,318. - Martin Construction Company: Base bid $690,000; alternates: 1A $45,000, 1B $68,000, 2 $25,000, 3 $5,000. The commission voted to take the bids under advisement for review. - Spring Street and Behavioral Avenue Intersection – Supplemental Agreement 1: City engineer Claire Summers presented a supplemental agreement with Prime AE for a Section 106 environmental review. The project is federally funded, and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) identified an eligible historic district (Silver Slope) near the site. The review is required to ensure no disturbance to historic aspects. The historic marker near Silver Creek may be moved. The commission approved the supplemental agreement unanimously. - United Consulting Supplemental Agreement (Construction Inspection): A late addition to the agenda, this supplemental agreement provides part-time construction inspection for the Charlestown Road and Slate Run Road signal modernization project. Construction is expected to start around August 17, 2026. The commission approved the agreement unanimously. - 1702 Grey Brook Lane Acquisition – Resolution Approved: The property is the former New Albany Country Club clubhouse, which recently burned down and is considered a blight. Two appraisals averaged $275,000; an offer of $230,000 was accepted contingent on board approval. The property is adjacent to the city’s golf course (owned by the city until end of 2027) and is part of the greater trail project and redevelopment plans. The commission approved the resolution authorizing the purchase, with the goal of clearing blight and potential public use. - Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER): Presentation of the public notice for the FY25 CAPER. A public hearing will be held at the September 8, 2026 meeting, and the draft report will be available online from September 9 to September 25, 2026. No action required; for advisory only. Key Outcomes - All motions carried unanimously (except minutes with one abstention). - Bids for Maryland Avenue Community Center were taken under advisement. - Supplemental agreements for Spring Street/Behavioral Avenue intersection and United Consulting were approved. - Resolution to purchase 1702 Grey Brook Lane for $230,000 was approved. - The CAPER public hearing was scheduled for September 8, 2026. - Meeting adjourned. Note: The second bidder's name was not captured in the transcript, and their base bid amount was not stated.
The Board of Public Works & Safety of the City of New Albany, Indiana, met at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Room 100 at New Albany City Hall. The board approved street and right-of-way permits, a maintenance of traffic plan, special event permits, claims, and minutes. It also heard utility requests and received a paving update. All recorded votes were unanimous. Public Comments & Testimony - David McGowan, a resident who said he lives by Slate Run Road, expressed concern that the Slate Run/Charlestown Road signal project could become a 'cluster' and asked why it was not planned for summer school recess. He also reported large potholes in the Take 5 Car Wash parking lot at State and Daisy Lane, saying Take Five says the landlord is responsible. Board members responded that it is a private lot and directed him to the Planning and Zoning office on the second floor (Room 200) to ask about maintenance requirements. Discussion Items Dumpster Permit - 19 Robin Road - Trent Winlock was unable to attend; his request was for a 20-yard dumpster on the street at 19 Robin Road for no more than one week to haul concrete from an old backyard slab, with delivery on August 14. Approved. Maintenance of Traffic Plan - Slate Run Road/Charlestown Road - Jeremy Shumate of Delta Services and Ted Newton of MAC Construction requested approval of a maintenance of traffic plan for the traffic signal modernization project at Slate Run Road and Charlestown Road. The plan was prepared by United Consulting and includes phased lane shifts, a pedestrian detour, and a concrete median on Slate Run. Work is planned to start Monday, August 17, with a two-month project duration through mid-October; work hours are 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Board members asked about impacts on nearby school traffic; Mr. Shumate said the plan was designed to keep traffic moving and that the majority of the school bus boundary is to the southeast of the area. Approved. Second Baptist Church No-Parking Request - Second Baptist Church requested no-parking areas on E. Third Street and E. Main Street on August 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for clock maintenance requiring a lift. The lift may extend beyond the parking lane and require flagging. The agenda listed August 2; the board corrected it to August 21. Approved. Unfinished Business - Indiana American Water Closure - The board reviewed a map, requested the previous week, for the Thomas and Shelley Street closure proposed by Indiana American Water. The closure is planned for either Wednesday or Thursday night that week, after checking with the school for after-hours functions. Approved. Communications from City Officials - Residential parking permit: Vicki Glotzbach, for Dino Mercer, requested a one-year residential parking permit for 417 East Main Street; the street commissioner recommended approval. Approved. - Purdue Polytechnic banner: Request to display a Pumpkin Chunking banner on Charlestown Road from September 29 through October 13. Approved. - Duke Energy: Request to install new equipment on an existing pole at 106 Edgemont Dr. (Spickert Knob side). Approved. - CenterPoint Energy: Request to replace gas service at 1011 Silver Street, covering retirement of the existing service and installation of the new service. The transcript does not record a vote on this item. Paving Update - City official Larry Summers reported that Mac Construction is finishing Eakin Avenue and moving to Bentbrook Drive and Drawbrook Circle for milling and paving; striping crews are following; fence panels and paver activity continue between Main and Market; curb and gutter work on the Oak Street project is anticipated this week. Board members asked about a cracked apron on East Ridge Drive and a Miller Avenue seal-coating issue; Mr. Summers said he would follow up. The dip on Eakin Avenue is for drainage and will be monitored. Special Event Permits - Parade (Saturday, October 3): Harvest Homecoming parade; setup areas closed 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; parade route closed 1-5 p.m.; parade 3-4:30 p.m.; portable restrooms delivered Oct. 3 at 8 a.m. and picked up Oct. 5 at 8 a.m.; handouts must be handed, not thrown. Approved. - Pumpkin Decorating Contest (Sunday, October 4): Event 2-4:30 p.m.; City Square and City Restroom use 1-5 p.m.; rain location on the first floor of the parking garage with portable restroom and hand-washing station; 24-hour notice required for changes. Approved. - Kids Dog Show (Tuesday, October 6): Amphitheater event 6-8 p.m.; amphitheater restrooms 5-8:30 p.m. Approved. - Kids Day in the Park (Saturday, October 10): Centennial Park use 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; event 1-3 p.m.; no rain date; Farmer Steve on site noon-3 p.m.; fountains turned off. Approved. - Booths (Wednesday, October 7 - Monday, October 12): Harvest Homecoming booth permit with the same footprint as in the past; Friday/Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-noon inclusion time, noon-5 p.m. open, 5 p.m.-midnight teardown; portable restrooms removed by Monday 8 a.m.; downtown road closures from Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. to Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.; parking spaces reserved near the Harvest Homecoming office from Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. through Oct. 11. Organizers discussed trash-monitoring improvements, peak-time portable restroom servicing, a vendor communication app, and NAPD coordination. Approved. Claims & Approvals - Board of Works claims (July 21 - August 10, 2026): $4,580,817.17. Approved. - Transfers (same date range): $1,552,000. Approved. - Additional claims (same date range): $10,497.49. Approved. - Minutes of the August 4, 2026 regular meeting approved. Key Outcomes - Approved all motions listed above by unanimous voice vote, except the CenterPoint Energy request, for which no vote was recorded in the transcript. - Directed David McGowan to Planning and Zoning for private parking lot concerns. - Next steps: Slate Run/Charlestown Road work begins Aug. 17; Second Baptist Church clock work scheduled Aug. 21; Harvest Homecoming events scheduled Oct. 3-12; meeting adjourned after the minutes were approved.
The New Albany Flood Control District Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers of New Albany City Hall. The board unanimously approved routine items, received updates on river levels and system readiness, and authorized two service agreements for levee maintenance. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting. - Claims: Claims totaling $200,346.31 were approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made. Discussion Items - Communications from Director: - River level was reported at 14.20 feet, expected to rise to 38 feet by Saturday (a jump of approximately 23.8 feet) due to unknown upstream reasons, but not yet a concern. - The entire flood control system was checked; all gates operated and are in good condition for the upcoming flood season. - Enclosure testing is being coordinated with the fire department for September or October. - Work Order No. 1 with H&B Services: Authorized for $2,499 to repair a failing pipe headwall behind Greenway Commons. The pipe is sinking and misaligned; the work will bring it up to code and ensure proper water exit velocity. The Army Corps of Engineers issued a letter of no objection. - Work Order No. 2 with H&B Services: Authorized for pipe camera inspection, required every five years to maintain compliance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Flood Insurance Program. The last inspection began in 2020 and was completed in 2021. This work order is for the next inspection cycle. The system was completed in 1950, so many pipes are approximately 76 years old. - New Business: The June 2026 financials were credited to the record. Key Outcomes - All motions were approved unanimously by voice vote (no dissenting votes). - The board approved the July 2026 minutes, claims, and both service agreements. - The June financials were acknowledged. Note: The meeting adjourned without further business.
The New Albany (Indiana) Redevelopment Authority met on August 7, 2026. The supplied meeting timestamp is 15:45:00+00:00. Members Terry Becker and Cheryl Bailey were present; Trent was absent due to a family matter. The board approved meeting minutes and a disbursement package, ratified two trustee-fee payments, and received project timeline updates. No agenda or minutes were available, so this summary is based on the raw transcript. Consent Calendar & Routine Approvals - Approval of May 8, 2026 minutes: A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the May 8, 2026 meeting; the board approved them. - Approval of March–May 2026 disbursements: Staff presented disbursements from March through May 2026 covering bond payments, including the new money bond for the animal shelter project, public works, turf fields, and others, plus trustee fees associated with the scrivener bond. The board approved the disbursements by motion. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were offered; no one signed up to speak. Discussion Items - Trustee-fee ratifications: Staff noted that a written request for payment/reimbursement was included in the disbursements. Two trustee-fee payments had already been signed to meet due dates and were ratified in separate motions: one for the new money bond in 2026 and one for the scrivener bonds. - Public works demo on Grantline Road: The board reported visible progress on the demolition project near Beachwood Daisy Lane, with a ribbon cutting expected soon. - Silver Street Park turf fields: Movement on the turf fields is expected around September 2026. - Animal shelter project: Work is expected around October 2026. - Mountain bike park: Earthwork has started on the former site; required capping must be completed before construction of the mountain bike park begins. - Monon South Freedom Trail: The trail is progressing well; paperwork/permits are mostly complete, lighting installation is underway, substantial completion is expected in October, and final completion is expected in November 2026. Key Outcomes - Approved the May 8, 2026 meeting minutes. - Approved the March–May 2026 disbursement package. - Ratified two trustee-fee payments in separate motions: the 2026 new money bond payment and the scrivener bond payment. - Received upcoming milestones: ribbon cutting for the Grantline Road demo, September work on Silver Street Park turf fields, October animal shelter work, and trail completion dates. - With no further business, the meeting was closed.
The Board of Public Works & Safety met on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM in City Hall (100 New Albany City Hall) to consider street closures, permits, and other routine business. All items were approved unanimously unless otherwise noted. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the July 28, 2026 regular meeting were approved. - Claims: Claims as presented were approved. Discussion Items - Crane Permit – 326 Pearl Street (Alex Klein, Oeffinger Crone): Request to close Pearl Street from Spring to Market on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to noon to replace an air conditioner. Approved with condition that notification be provided to businesses on the block. - Sidewalk Projects – E. Market and Ekin/Vincennes (Todd Huffstutler, AllTerrain Paving): Request to close parking lanes for driveway cut removals. Market Street work scheduled August 6–14; Ekin/Vincennes work August 10–17. Hours restricted to 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Parking reopened when not working. Approved. - Sign Permit – The Whimsical Cookie (Amanda McMonigle): Request to install a new sign (48″×18″, 12 sq ft) on an existing bracket over the city right-of-way at Underground Station. The bracket provides 10′6″ clearance. Approved subject to written landlord approval from Mr. Carter. - Handicap Parking – 726 Lincoln Street (Mickey Thompson for Rowena Longworth): Request for a designated handicap space. Denied because the property has off-street parking in the rear with a ramp, and the resident stated she simply did not want anyone parking in front of her house. - No Parking for Duke Energy Delivery (Zach Senson, Transport National): Request to close parking on West Main Street between 9th and 10th on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for delivery of a 78′ control building. Approved; traffic division to coordinate with applicant for possible escort. - Shelby Street Waterline Project (Pat Howersberger): Request to close the intersection of Shelby and Thomas and a portion of the alley between Shelby and Ekin for about two hours to pull 1,300 feet of pipe. Work to start at 4:00 p.m. after school traffic clears, with 48-hour notice. Approved. - Sidewalk Closures – 101 W. Spring Street (Brandon Wood, Affordable Tuckpointing): Request to close sidewalks on Spring Street and State Street from approximately August 24 to September 7, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., for tuckpointing with an 85′ boom lift. Approved. - Sign Reface – 418 Vincennes (Adam Depree, Fast Signs for Prices Right Rental): Request to reface an existing freestanding sign that extends over the sidewalk. Approved subject to stabilizing the sign base. - Special Event Permits (Krystina Jarboe): - Monarch Fest (Arts Alliance of SoIN): Friday, September 11 (5:00 p.m.) to Sunday, September 13 (8:00 p.m.), with closure of 11th Street from Market to May and Market Street from 10th to 11th. Approved. - Winter Farmers Market (New Albany Main Street): Saturdays, October 17 – December 26, using parking spaces on Bank Street (no road closure). Porta-potty dropped Oct 17, picked up Dec 26. Approved. - CASA 5K & Family Fun Run: Saturday, October 31, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the amphitheater. Volunteers at railroad crossing; no mile markers. Approved with condition to leave the space clean. - Dumpster Permit – 207-209 E. Main (fire cleanup): Request to place a dumpster for up to one week for roof debris removal. Approved subject to providing dumpster company and specific dates. - Sewer Repair Permit – Alley behind 1621 Ekin Ave (YSOP): Request to repair a sewer lateral in the alley; work to take one day. Approved. - Gas Service Installation – 323-325 E. Main (Miller Pipeline for Center Point Energy): Request to install new gas service in the sidewalk panel between the two buildings. Minimal sidewalk disruption. Approved. Key Outcomes - All motions passed unanimously (4-0, with members Thompson, Brewer, and Cotner-Bailey present; no opposition noted). - Handicap parking request denied. - Several approvals conditioned on notifications, written landlord approval, or coordination with city departments (traffic division, school, etc.).