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- 5.1 Approval of 06/26/2025 regular meeting minutes — Motion approved by voice vote.

- 5.2 Civil town and fire territory claim dockets (06/27/2025–07/10/2025) — Motion to approve consent docket. Total claims and payroll docket amount read at the meeting as $7,687,037.66 (as read in the meeting); motion approved by voice vote.

- 6.1 Bid award: Project 2410 WW East Plant Phase 3 (main plant oxidation ditches 3 and 4; main plant clarifier 1 improvements) — Award approved; lowest apparent successful bidder listed in the meeting record as Ottenwheeler; base-plus-alternates bid $2,955,000; motion approved by voice vote.

- 6.2 Bid award: Project 2411 WW main plant biosolids phase 1 and tertiary filters improvements — Award approved; lowest apparent bidder listed as Ottenweiler in the meeting record; base bid $1,245,000; motion approved by voice vote.

- 6.3 Bid award: Project 24‑012 WW lift station dry‑pit conversions — Award approved; lowest apparent successful bidder HIS Contractors; base-plus-alternates $3,070,881; motion approved by voice vote.

- 9.2 Eagle Scout project at Williams Park (Niko Xenopoulos) — Motion to authorize Niko to replace three benches in the Blast Off playground at Williams Park and proceed with the project; motion approved by voice vote.

- 11.1 Motion to consider and approve annual COLA rates for water and sewer fees (Ordinance 2020146) — Motion to table item 11.1 to the next meeting passed by roll call vote (4 in favor, 1 opposed). Council asked staff to provide a redline ordinance and revenue impact data on differentiating commercial/high‑use meters.

- 11.2 Resolution 2025‑13 — Resolution approving termination of the office lease and multi‑party agreement related to the downtown Envoy project; resolution approved by voice vote; town to receive $68,656.82 payment from developer.

- 11.3 Approval of the list of school crossing guards for the 2025–2026 school year — Motion approved by voice vote.

Votes recorded by roll call where taken (item 11.1): Councilor Adams — yes; Councilor Lacy — yes; Councilor Simpson — yes; Councilor Hillman — no; Council President — yes (motion to table passed 4–1). Other items were approved by voice vote without individual roll‑call tallies recorded in the transcript.

For full motion text, ordinance and resolution numbers, and procurement details consult the council packet and contract documents filed with the town clerk.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council of Brownsburg IN - Town Council - Regular Agenda - Jul 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions, resolutions and approvals from the July 10 Town Council meeting, including contract awards, an ordinance item tabled and several administrative approvals.","taxTitle","Town of Brownsburg, Hendricks County, Indiana","taxId",55569,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6510662,"Brownsburg Fire Chief: ladder truck rolled over; no injuries and reserve truck now in service",74,3404000,3478000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360504-484c62ce316a05566d27473e21b20cf0&start=3404&end=3478","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360504-484c62ce316a05566d27473e21b20cf0/thumbnail_3404000.jpg","/articles/6510662/Town-of-Brownsburg/Hendricks-County/Indiana/Brownsburg-Fire-Chief-ladder-truck-rolled-over-no-injuries-and-reserve-truck-now-in-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510662-5c43ebfa1c9cbcc3f99dfea56b71d751/orig.mp4?Expires=1771028792&Signature=B8-3kO1HJN2t2dq1K8ErIO47vXWAIKSBU8~OxN86TDH-rW3feuy3kUrzt71xHyrzd3sajq88z0qaT8T3Chsb7mTnfbLMqyad401l-QmnxhvQagpOLXZe2RdUy1F9sS-KJSEACRnwQIu3b0S9pZR2XMkRTbJHuc4RC7lVJbqZp9nCgTFbbEoutDJrb3Ip-6cCDU1TleF6XVopCy6TZ4SXZgljHxJpCMCGKLpP54u7AhOKKLyasXdZiOAtEr7boVOF9JnH1FPEgUjNfQlGNihVX1dYeaqXArsJD7MXyL9~uqqt8glbHrhCAxb6xxBF~AI03TCyXdJ3R3odmuvkj3f~rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chief Alcorn told the council on July 10 that a Brownsburg ladder truck was involved in a rollover accident the previous day. He said personnel were checked, no injuries were reported, and the town has a reserve ladder truck that entered service that afternoon.

The chief said the damaged ladder truck sustained extensive damage and that officials will not know for several weeks whether it is repairable. He assured councilors and the public there would be no loss of ladder services to the community while the damaged vehicle’s status is determined.

Chief Alcorn thanked residents who reached out via social media to express concern for personnel safety and said the department appreciated the community support. Councilors expressed relief that no firefighters were hurt and thanked staff for the quick switchover to the reserve unit.","Chief Alcorn reported a ladder truck rolled over in an accident the previous day. No injuries were reported, the firefighters were checked, and a reserve ladder truck was put into service that afternoon.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6510667,"Brownsburg to receive $68,656 after council approves termination of Envoy office lease agreement",152,2748000,2900000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360504-484c62ce316a05566d27473e21b20cf0&start=2748&end=2900","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360504-484c62ce316a05566d27473e21b20cf0/thumbnail_2748000.jpg","/articles/6510667/Town-of-Brownsburg/Hendricks-County/Indiana/Brownsburg-to-receive-68656-after-council-approves-termination-of-Envoy-office-lease-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510667-923f46b5a9bcce06c9afb4db26c5be9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771028792&Signature=FdEk7x5xabme-Q7FurCbIT1RJ5UVZ5xdZBMIa53M6B~pwk2GhuLI843QlpsPCdN9JGxCXykiR2Ixqa2roVKl6vqWgXdVj6j3u~xiyDa-sMaug-EALtsevc7AjOVPn2O92RFOQbNNHSD8TJwP71q5yscnNwuRgp7mwbnwEcwrmTaO3lk6IDm6CQJ7~BB3I6Ow87pKXqF~8sOKGcJv0wJqWlG9D9WEQLI7AEUfexuqaG8GOnuV~HKCjeJ-fzMKinEEeWKELexi29qr9Km3N-yBRxGTDDFeZqbKZsl5ug3j96IExU4N2oP6ZS3aztd5fRBzNez0yFM91txHC9JwCuHq0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town Council approved Resolution 2025‑13 on July 10 to terminate the town’s office lease and associated multi‑party agreement with the Envoy downtown development. Town Attorney Scott summarized the 2016–2017 economic development transaction and said Envoy has met the contract milestones and secured refinancing commitments that permit termination of the documents.

Town Attorney Scott said termination of the office lease and the multi‑party agreement will release the town from ongoing obligations under those documents and that the developer will make a payment to the town of $68,656.82 as part of the termination. Councilors and staff framed the outcome as a favorable resolution to a longstanding economic development arrangement and thanked Clay Jackson (staff) for identifying that the town had been due funds earlier in the project.

Council approved the resolution by motion and voice vote with no recorded roll call. Staff said the termination concludes a multi‑year process related to the downtown development arrangements and frees the town from future lease payment obligations under the original agreement.","Council approved a resolution terminating the town's office lease and multi‑party agreement tied to the downtown Envoy development after the project met its performance metrics; the town will receive $68,656.82 payment from the developer.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":46,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6510672,"Brownsburg council tables proposal to increase water and sewer COLA rates after questions on commercial breaks and funding",1458,1261000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360504-484c62ce316a05566d27473e21b20cf0&start=1261&end=2719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360504-484c62ce316a05566d27473e21b20cf0/thumbnail_1261000.jpg","/articles/6510672/Town-of-Brownsburg/Hendricks-County/Indiana/Brownsburg-council-tables-proposal-to-increase-water-and-sewer-COLA-rates-after-questions-on-commercial-breaks-and-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510672-c72a62d9f77900ce4424e9991f189041/orig.mp4?Expires=1771028792&Signature=KJxG8ljzEH3n83ac58VubeHc6pYnMln9EsmB7B8Ww8hiNK-xCnqWvLltqalue0s-bf4~gykzx~27peEj3pw3ira7iojlugslGrMtGOY0xmD1AgJ0aqt0k9L7Y-cZmkJdjTOOj9Y74He3spQIB8xcslVsaIB63rpajNgD9tvl3Gi48LjZKcoAmOs9S8jBvy56M-aJs~yduhFl9Q3B946u02NYT1XI3S30~TLMxPpyvVCr6ae9I85dGXYmdeUz1HPYh5IQx8EmbW186r7H7vvYsyGag7KPw~JdcU6ZhNNfCpxscUS98XycRzhA0l8-6wKoM1J~~lXy4VjEFG2HNXqMSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brownsburg Town Council on July 10 debated but ultimately tabled consideration of the town’s annual COLA adjustment for water and sewer fees, citing outstanding questions about commercial rate structure and use of existing fund balances.

Staff (identified in the meeting as Sean) presented an annual review of the ordinance establishing COLA increases for water, sewer and fire protection fees and described a series of capital needs: lead service line replacements (staff estimated $16 million), main extensions ($15.2 million, 3–5 year timeline), a 1,000,000‑gallon tank ($8.3 million), replacement of an older treatment plant ($7.8 million) and emergency generator needs ($1.32 million). Staff said the current average residential bill for a 4,000‑gallon user is about $57.78 per month and that the proposed COLA change would increase that by about $0.77 per month (about $9.26 annually) for the combined water and sewer portion per staff figures presented.

Staff said water revenues do not cover expenses and that the town has trimmed interfund transfers so that water and sewer funds operate like a business. Staff noted the town is “about 30% lower than the average” because of years without adjustments and that gradual rate increases help avoid sudden spikes. The presentation included possible impacts of different borrowing terms for a hypothetical $8 million project and the State Revolving Fund (SRF) program’s debt‑coverage requirements.

Councilors and members of the public questioned whether the town should differentiate commercial high‑use meters from residential users (for example, 2‑inch and larger meters). Staff said changing that would require an amending ordinance, a public hearing and readings; council requested staff prepare a redline ordinance and data on revenue impacts if commercial discounts or differential rates were removed.

After discussion, Councilor Lacy moved to table item 11.1 to the next meeting so staff can produce the requested data; the motion carried on a roll call with four councilors in favor and one opposed (Ms. Hillman). Town staff confirmed that if no council action were taken tonight the annual increase would automatically take effect, which was a factor in the debate.

Public commenters at the meeting urged the council to avoid increases, citing town surpluses and past decisions to hold rates, while other commenters supported targeted funding for utilities. Council members asked staff to return with: (1) data showing how many large‑meter/commercial accounts exist and estimated additional revenue if discounts were removed; (2) a redline of ordinance language to permit differential rates by meter size; and (3) further detail on SRF eligibility and the town’s project priority list.","Council discussed annual COLA increases for water and sewer fees, staff outlined needed capital projects and potential rate impacts, and members voted to table the ordinance amendment while staff returns data on commercial rates and related questions.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6510675,"Brownsburg approves $7 million in wastewater contract awards for plant, biosolids and lift-station work",547,269000,816000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360504-484c62ce316a05566d27473e21b20cf0&start=269&end=816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360504-484c62ce316a05566d27473e21b20cf0/thumbnail_269000.jpg","/articles/6510675/Town-of-Brownsburg/Hendricks-County/Indiana/Brownsburg-approves-7-million-in-wastewater-contract-awards-for-plant-biosolids-and-lift-station-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510675-70aeb65108a9cf9883be1f01ab55bb52/orig.mp4?Expires=1771028792&Signature=XIeVv2uNYOfXk8kBOeqpJ1oQqd6h6JfGtyEEFLTdECaD~mHblpQxkjF3foXCwYED4z0N~VIN3ji002YXuTXjRz2WjB~GV0duFiikk~lyd69T7ELor72mR-3XL2i5gea3aFLM2HpsnqVYc8v~RGNjsgTewdb9rV7-ruzfeinmwuY2Jf-UT4J7UAnMPmdG9pQmnNM13jyEZu2lf~jElKLBx89qbg7CNJLkB4jFr6IiHH10O1nQxb4Ywfo0pfGtJ0LpYl31mHVVg9iXlkO6ZQNgVZ4a1fUjbC0tdKzhkG5oVJ64lUQHJM3pVk7muXzoTFiusJ5ygrZ2E~2cWsSEHW0pXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Brownsburg Town Council on July 10 approved three separate bid awards for wastewater system improvements totaling about $7.0 million.

Councilors voted to award: a contract for East Plant oxidation ditches, HVAC and electrical upgrades to Ottenwheeler (listed in the meeting record; the packet also uses a variant spelling) with a base-plus-alternates bid of $2,955,000; a biosolids/belt‑press and tertiary filter automation contract to Ottenweiler (listed in the record) for $1,245,000; and lift‑station dry‑pit conversion work to HIS Contractors for $3,070,881. The council approved each award by voice vote after staff presentation and a motion.

The projects include rehabilitation of oxidation ditches 3 and 4 at the East Plant (equipment installed in 1999), replacement of the East Plant HVAC system and motor control cabinets, full replacement of worn belt‑press components for biosolids handling (originally installed in the mid‑1990s), automation improvements to the tertiary filters, and conversion/rehabilitation of five aging lift stations (four with dry pits installed decades ago and one at Arbuckle Park). Staff said several of the existing mechanical components are past service life and in some cases unsafe, noting rotors and shafts are broken in the oxidation ditches and rollers on the biosolids unit have failed in the spring.

Councilors asked how the projects would be funded. Staff stated the wastewater projects will be paid from sanitary sewer savings funds the town has been setting aside for capital replacement; the speaker described the sewer fund as being in a stronger position than the water fund and said the town has budgeted for many of these projects over several years.

Each contract award was moved and seconded by councilors and approved by voice vote with no recorded roll call. Staff advised the council that some equipment lead times are long and that the replacements were time sensitive.

The approvals follow staff comments that several plant systems are multiple decades old (some equipment installed in 1995–1999 and earlier) and that modernization and automation are expected to reduce maintenance and labor time.

Council members did not request the bids be rebid and accepted staff's recommendation to split the work into separate contracts to improve bidding results.

The council packet and staff presentation included additional project details and estimated schedules; staff said individual project timelines and effective start dates will be provided to council as contracts proceed.","The Town Council approved three separate construction contracts totaling about $7 million to rehabilitate oxidation ditches, replace biosolids equipment and convert dry‑pit lift stations; funding will come from sewer fund savings set aside for capital projects.","actionData","errors"]

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