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Ordinance 14-25 — Rezoning for Unified Group Services (3131 East 67)
The council considered a zone map amendment for approximately 4.81 acres behind Unified Group Services to reclassify county land annexed into the city as I-1 (industrial) to match the existing office/building zoning. Attorney Mike Austin and a Unified Group Services representative explained the rezoning is intended to allow Unified to expand and provide parking for a growing workforce (presenter said current employee count is about 190). The ordinance completed required readings and passed on the council floor by roll-call vote.

Ordinance 15-25 — Economic development target area for James Taylor (infill single-family residence)
Councilors approved an economic development target area designation that the record described as a six-year tax abatement for a single-family infill residence at 4604 Miles Boulevard (Lot 136, Evergreen Valley addition). Estimated construction cost cited in discussion was approximately $250,000. The applicant, James Taylor, appeared and the council granted suspension of rules and approved the ordinance by unanimous vote.

Ordinance 17-25 — Economic development target area for David and Teresa Irick
The council approved an economic development target area designation for a new residence (Lot 34, Lake Clearwater subdivision; street address 3138 Waterway) with an estimated construction cost presented as $708,000 and a requested three-year abatement. The ordinance completed readings and passed on the council floor.

Ordinance 18-25 — Salary ordinance amendment (fire merit commission)
City Controller Doug Whittem explained an amendment to the salary ordinance to add compensation for members of a recently established fire merit commission, matching the police merit commission approach. The council completed three readings and adopted the ordinance so payroll can process member compensation.

Resolution 10-25 — Preliminary declaratory resolution to set public hearing (Rodney Massingale / RPM)
The council introduced Resolution 10-25 to set the time and place for a public hearing on a commercial abatement request for Rodney Massingale (RPM, 1426 West 50 Third Street). Council discussion noted two parcels and an estimated construction value of about $270,000 for climate-controlled storage supporting an existing race-team transmission business; council set the date for a public hearing at a future council meeting.

Procedurally, most of these items were advanced by motion, second and roll-call votes; the record shows unanimous or near-unanimous approval on the items that completed third readings during the meeting. Where applicants spoke, councilors asked routine clarifying questions about site plans, construction costs, abatement lengths and timelines. No item in this group was tabled for later action during the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Anderson City Council Meeting - 07-10-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council completed votes on rezoning, multiple economic-development target-area abatements, a salary ordinance amendment for the fire merit commission, and set a hearing for a commercial abatement request.","taxTitle","Anderson City, Madison County, Indiana","taxId",65228,"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},6160714,"Council tables Complete Streets resolution after debate over citizen advisory reporting",1749,2252000,4001000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5449298-2b5eb928c8bd756609a93fec7c99988d&start=2252&end=4001","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5449298-2b5eb928c8bd756609a93fec7c99988d/thumbnail_2252000.jpg","/articles/6160714/Anderson-City/Madison-County/Indiana/Council-tables-Complete-Streets-resolution-after-debate-over-citizen-advisory-reporting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160714-6f63c0d81fe3b71b0d953d29830bd9ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771111017&Signature=WfBZhHmNLDnsjgQY5JmT1sOtMCUGu47H8zyNounCh~URYNW66IwfoGurF5dqLpYIwPivTBesaFH0TOIQ-TDOdGiVqEY6--cY3kidnRSKLMG7IVddyWGpRAdNeyuSGaOaWQVm-6t5Zh2LwkKnxNvgR8O7kbCtoCRt40aon2JdgkRhLP6RQfyEfiNalVQQsdG7uYzXLNuU77VytkG8WqBt~bxsdg3jOQsqQ-OfB8jnd4TyH0gdA6yWv06z81BCGFYFUefC2XqABMulBJSBZjTXcCQ-ohJKNg1T-JM04zT6DXWXzP15DL49dPM5kX5b7Aie~1D6a8qc~S4FdVQ8z5QrOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Anderson City Common Council opened discussion on Resolution 9-25, a Complete Streets guideline intended to guide future roadway design and operations to be safer for all users. City Engineer Matt House described the resolution as \"a citywide commitment to make sure the road design and operation is safe for all users and all mobilities.\" City Attorney Paul Polaski said the draft mirrors language other Indiana localities have adopted and is modeled after the county's approach.

The most contested point was an amendment proposed to involve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) in the implementation and oversight process. The proposed amendment would (1) explicitly reference the existing BPAC (established by prior ordinance) and (2) require quarterly written reports from city engineering to the BPAC and from the BPAC to the mayor's office, summarizing progress and any exemptions granted in the previous quarter. A councilor read the amendment aloud: the BPAC \"will meet at least quarterly providing a written report to the mayor's office evaluating the city's progress, advising on implementation. And the city engineering department shall submit quarterly reports to the BPAC and Board of Public Works summarizing exemptions granted in the previous quarter.\"

Supporters of the amendment said the reporting requirement would create accountability and give community members a role in reviewing plans and priorities. Members of the public and BPAC members said they want a clear, accessible way to see what projects are planned and to provide feedback. Opponents, including some councilors, said mandating quarterly reporting could create excessive workload and duplicate public-record channels; one councilor described the language as \"overkill\" given that engineering work plans are public record.

After extended public comment and council discussion, a motion was made to table Resolution 9-25 so staff, the city attorney and councilors could produce a clean amended draft that includes precise reporting language and that ensures the right city staff and BPAC representation are available for the next meeting. The council voted to table the resolution until the next meeting and asked staff to circulate the amended draft in advance.

No ordinance or policy changes took effect; the council will revisit Resolution 9-25 with a written amendment and supporting language at a future meeting.","The council discussed Resolution 9-25 to adopt a Complete Streets guideline. Debate focused on whether the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) should receive quarterly reports and be formally involved. Councilors asked for clearer amendment language and voted to table the resolution to next month for an amended version.",{"_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},6160718,"Council annexes 7.5 acres for Little Miracles maternity home; city fiscal plan approved",120,852000,972000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5449298-2b5eb928c8bd756609a93fec7c99988d&start=852&end=972","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5449298-2b5eb928c8bd756609a93fec7c99988d/thumbnail_852000.jpg","/articles/6160718/Anderson-City/Madison-County/Indiana/Council-annexes-75-acres-for-Little-Miracles-maternity-home-city-fiscal-plan-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160718-6548b67a9cad5b9cf5ca1c9d8cb47234/orig.mp4?Expires=1771111017&Signature=oKgzYxJ-NK3viRm8RQtLNkspedDLRuwBI-QVkfrLgQ3UT9X--V0jAH66Jo-f9UkVJ1~jQsjIEaf64DyVOy1Wxtz3ryo1u~iOLdRn2ptG5kxIjHwRnA4e-Re-BQYzcHMPxlZGC7AClN6Sem8mNFa5eAU3svyqtnE6N6SE3u4r1LwAa7t5tfNj~fbTY4MiQSnToadf4YElWcbCSYif53uH6npIbmfCKjsOGyL~EorWFugT1t2RM7tm2Bhk2E6tvksCYOnEWE~N6gg7xaG9llU40kBwlqL99ncNtDdF5OsTeFBo7Fzg1SxEvUSrmGLF3InbRbGctmliwnDLS1As6~ZLfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Anderson City Common Council voted to annex 7.5 acres into the city to accommodate a planned maternity home and related development by Little Miracles Pregnancy Resource Center.

City attorney Tom Beeman and Little Miracles executive director Debbie Danner presented the proposal, saying the land was donated by the Schock family and the project will start with eight rooms, with space to expand. \"This maternity home is gonna be more than just a facility. It's gonna be a haven for pregnant mothers and their children,\" Danner said.

The annexation (Ordinance 16-25) covers property near the northwest edge of the city where Bridal Avenue and West Cross Street merge. Beeman told the council the parcel consists of \"7 and a half acres\" split roughly as one acre on one side of the road and 6.5 acres on the other, and that the organization has submitted renderings and is fundraising.

Danner described services the home will provide, including residential space for mothers and children, job-skills and parenting support, and partnerships with community organizations and Community Hospital. She said the organization intends to relocate its corporate office to the site and that the project will include a neighboring \"renew\" building with commercial tenants intended to provide ongoing revenue.

Council members asked about utilities and transit access. City staff confirmed water and sewer lines run just south of the property and that, once annexed, the site would join the city utility system; Danner and Beeman said hookups would be pursued in the normal way and that tap/connection fees apply. On transit, a councilor asked whether bus service reaches the site; a city representative said there was not currently a fixed route but the transit system is being redesigned and bus service could be incorporated or requested on an as-needed basis.

Councilors voted to complete three readings and adopt Ordinance 16-25 during the meeting. The council also introduced and approved Resolution 11-25, a fiscal plan tied to the annexation that documents how city services and utilities will be provided. Both measures passed by roll-call vote.

The council and presenters asked that the new facility be considered for coordination with other social-service providers in the county. Danner said Little Miracles already refers families to existing services and will continue to do so. The project remains contingent on the nonprofit's fundraising and permitting process; annexation gives the organization access to city utilities and the ability to proceed with site and building plans.

The council set the matter as enacted following the required readings; staff and applicants will proceed with the next steps on utility connections and permitting.","The Anderson City Common Council approved annexation of 7.5 acres to allow Little Miracles Pregnancy Resource Center to build an eight-room maternity home (expandable to 16), and passed a related fiscal plan resolution. Council members voted unanimously after a public presentation and questions about utilities and services.","actionData","errors"]

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