Brookville Town Council discusses progression
July 26, 2022 at 8:24 p.m.
The Brookville Town Council met July 19 to provide updates on existing projects and town needs. Once minutes were approved from the previous meeting, the council moved forward.
Safe Passage is a widely known organization that focuses on helping and aiding those who have been domestic abuse victims. Safe Passage has requested that the Town of Brookville participate in a proclamation. Recognizing 25 years of service, BTC president Curtis Ward has moved to announced August as Safe Passage Month. This motion was approved by the board.
The street department has a sweeping contract at 3.6 curb miles from US-52 to Main Street. While the contract was outdated, new updates are pending, and the next contract is up for 48 months. This runs from July 1, 2022-June 30, 2026. The state agrees to pay the town $360/curb mile per year, amounting to $1,296/year. This motion was approved by the board.
The Sidewalk Application, standing at $778, was approved. Along the designated streets, driveways will not be affected. The board also discussed lighting for the Brookville Town Pool parking lot. After some light debate, the council agrees to try spotlights first. Motion-activated lights are in consideration as well.
With the Community Crossings Matching Grant application, street superintendent Brent Riehle has worked with HWC Engineering on the application for 2022. The total estimated cost sits at $264, 447.08, with Brookville matching 25%. Therefore, the town's portion equals $66,111.91. This was approved by the board.
Main Street's revitalization project is running right on track and nearing 70-75% completion based on OCRA's updates. The council is pleased to inform that the construction phase will soon be underway.
A few other updates for the next meeting include:
· Indiana Destination Development Program-Designs are approved, first draw needs to be approved.
· The public health ordinances for long-term storage need to be updated.
· Communication between the town and the council should be revisited based on the handbook and board policy.
· PreservINg Main Street, according to Curtis Ward, has two potential bidders to date.
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The Brookville Town Council met July 19 to provide updates on existing projects and town needs. Once minutes were approved from the previous meeting, the council moved forward.
Safe Passage is a widely known organization that focuses on helping and aiding those who have been domestic abuse victims. Safe Passage has requested that the Town of Brookville participate in a proclamation. Recognizing 25 years of service, BTC president Curtis Ward has moved to announced August as Safe Passage Month. This motion was approved by the board.
The street department has a sweeping contract at 3.6 curb miles from US-52 to Main Street. While the contract was outdated, new updates are pending, and the next contract is up for 48 months. This runs from July 1, 2022-June 30, 2026. The state agrees to pay the town $360/curb mile per year, amounting to $1,296/year. This motion was approved by the board.
The Sidewalk Application, standing at $778, was approved. Along the designated streets, driveways will not be affected. The board also discussed lighting for the Brookville Town Pool parking lot. After some light debate, the council agrees to try spotlights first. Motion-activated lights are in consideration as well.
With the Community Crossings Matching Grant application, street superintendent Brent Riehle has worked with HWC Engineering on the application for 2022. The total estimated cost sits at $264, 447.08, with Brookville matching 25%. Therefore, the town's portion equals $66,111.91. This was approved by the board.
Main Street's revitalization project is running right on track and nearing 70-75% completion based on OCRA's updates. The council is pleased to inform that the construction phase will soon be underway.
A few other updates for the next meeting include:
· Indiana Destination Development Program-Designs are approved, first draw needs to be approved.
· The public health ordinances for long-term storage need to be updated.
· Communication between the town and the council should be revisited based on the handbook and board policy.
· PreservINg Main Street, according to Curtis Ward, has two potential bidders to date.