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Saturday, July 11, 2009

New topic by request

To the Non-Smoking advocates in Boone County.

I have a question.
What else are you doing to reduce carbon emissions?

Mike and I both live off of 300S which is now classified as a major thru fare.
So every time you drive by our homes we are breathing your second hand smoke!

Based on some recent studies, (13 cities quoted by the Wall Street Journal) the driving of your vehicles past my home is more dangerous than me inhaling an cigar.
This is not to mention the light and noise pollution we have to endure.

When are you going to address the serious issues that mean something to the real public?

Thanks
L.J.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Town Council meeting 7/14/2009

Town Council Meeting Agenda, July 14, 2009
6:30 PM @ 2965 S. 575 East
Whitestown, Indiana 46075
(317) 769-6557
Pledge & Roll Call

Public Hearings:
Preliminary Engineering Report; OCRA project-Sewer lines
Vacate Alley: 504/506 S. Main Street

Old Business:
Approval of Minutes - June 9. 2009
Vacate Alley / 504/506 S. Main Street Whitestown
Update on Clearing Public Alley (Neese’s second Addition)
Update on Property Acquisitions

Third Reads:
Ordinance 2009-13 Transfer of Parks Year End Money to Non-Reverting Fund
Ordinance 2009-14 Establishing Litter Regulations
Ordinance 2009-15 Establishing a Town Court User Fee
Ordinance 2009-16 Amending Ordinance 2006-14 Traffic Regulations
Ordinance 2009-09 Amending Ordinance 2001-08 Heavy Trucks
Ordinance 2009-10 Purchasing Process and Procedures

Second Reads:
Ordinance 2009-11 Vacate Portion of old CR 700 East
Resolution 2009-13 Replacement of Boone County Comp Plan

Introducing:
Ordinance Vacating an Alley Between 504 and 506 S Main Street
Ordinance Re-Establishing the CCD Fund
Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2007-08 Regulation of Grass & Weeds
Ordinance Adopting “Employee Manual”
Resolution for Transfer of Property from Westfield to WPD
Resolution for Reimbursement for Waterworks
2010 Budget Information
Insurance Information

Department Reports:
Police Department:
General Police Business

Utility Department:
General Utility Business: Utility Managers Report and Utility Operations Managers Report
Dedication; Walker Farms Section 11
Common Construction Wage Committee Needed
Whitaker Engineering Agreement (Future OCRA Sewer Rehab Grant Project)
Whitaker Engineering Agreement (WWTP Improvements)

RDC Updates
Roads & Streets

Other:
Civilian PERF
Signing of Claims
The Next Regularly Scheduled Town Council Meeting is August 11, 2009
NOTICE: This agenda is sent as a courtesy to the public and while steps are taken to insure that all items to come before Council are listed; Changes can be made to the agenda after it is e-mailed to the public.


Debra Zachelmeyer IAMC, CMC, CFO
Clerk-Treasurer

Town of Whitestown
P.O. Box 325
Whitestown, Indiana 46075
(317) 769-6557

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Fire Board meeting 7/13/2009

WHITESTOWN FIRE BOARD
7/13/2009
7:00 PM
2965 South 575 East,
Whitestown, IN 46076

AGENDA:
1. Adoption of previous meeting minutes.
2. Fire Department
3. Paychex
4. Financials


Robert L. Guest
Worth Township Trustee
Whitestown Fire Board Secretary

Meeting Canceled

PUBLIC NOTICE
POSTED 7/8/2009

The regular scheduled Township Meeting for July, 13th, 2009 has been canceled due to lack of quorum.

Robert L. Guest
Worth Township Trustee

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Whitestown Budget WorkShop Notice

July 9, 2009 @ 2:00 PM

Worth / Whitestown Fire Department
2965 S. 575 E.
Whitestown, Indiana 46075

2010 Budget discussion

Debra Zachelmeyer IAMC, CMC, CFO
Clerk-Treasurer

Town of Whitestown
P.O. Box 325
Whitestown, Indiana 46075
(317) 769-6557
(317) 769-6871 Fax

Monday, July 6, 2009

Utility Board meeting 7/7/2009

Agenda
Utility Service Board Monthly Meeting
Tuesday July 7, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
At
Whitestown Municipal Utilities Office
6999 Lexington Circle
Zionsville, Indiana 46077

1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for June 2, 2009 USB Meeting

2. Project Updates
A. Water Line Replacements OCRA Grant Project – Final Completion Date July 8, 2009
B. Water Transmission Lines Project – Easement Acquisition
C. Walker Farms Force Main Relocation Project
D. North Sewers Future OCRA Grant Project

3. Old Business:
A. Walker Farms Section 11 Dedication

4. Utility Manager’s and Staff Reports

5. New Business
* Whitaker Engineering agreement drafts (North Sewer System Rehabilitation and North
WWTP Improvements)
* Wage Rate Committee Hearing (Walker Farms Force Main Relocation Project)

6. Other Business

7. Next Meeting: August 4, 2009; 6:30 p.m.

Debra Zachelmeyer IAMC, CMC, CFO
Clerk-Treasurer

Town of Whitestown
P.O. Box 325
Whitestown, Indiana 46075
(317) 769-6557
(317) 769-6871 Fax

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Fire coverage

I've heard some information that I actually hope is NOT true.

I've heard that Zionsville is making plans to build a new firestation at 700e and 334.
The property that they are allegedly intending to use backs up to property already offered to Whitestown Fire, by Duke, for a new fire station.

This area has historically been covered by Zionsville Fire, but will become the coverage area of Whitestown on January 1, 2010 as a result of annexations.

Zionsville Fire has covered this area for many, many years and never saw a need to build a firestation in this area until now. Why on Earth would you build a new station in an area that you will no longer provide coverage. That would be like Whitestown building a new fire station in Boone Village. Why would you build a new fire station right next to property already donated to another department that WILL actually be providing coverage to the area?

If I were a Zionsville taxpayer, I would be hopping mad about this deal if it's true.
I would be upset to see my tax dollars go to build a station in somebody elses coverage area, a station whose use would be minimized by it's location.

I thought fire stations were typically built near the center of a coverage area, but this station (if built) would lie right on the edge of Zionsville's coverage area and would actually be closer to Whitestown than Zionsville.

Am I missing something here or is this possibly some kind of a show of strength, sort of an "in your face" type of play.

I have nothing personal against the Zionsville Fire Department, this would be a decision made by governing bodies over there.

Again, none of this has been presented in a public meeting (to my knowledge), and should not be taken as fact (yet). This is just information which I have heard and felt compelled to throw out.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Blood Drive coming to Whitestown


The Indiana Blood Center's Bloodmobile will be at the Whitestown Fire Station on July 9th from 2:30-4:30 pm. Please make a point to come out. Please help save a life.

Whitestown Fire Department
2965 S. 575 E.
Follow this link and type in your zip code for additional locations to donate.


Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Parks meeting 6/24/2009

NOTICE: PARKS BOARD MEETING
June 24th @ 6:30pm
In Panther Park
Whitestown, IN 46075

Debra Zachelmeyer IAMC, CMC, CFO
Clerk-Treasurer

Town of Whitestown
P.O. Box 325
Whitestown, Indiana 46075
(317) 769-6557
(317) 769-6871 Fax

Thursday, June 11, 2009

334 closing information

INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Driving Indiana’s Economic Growth
Crawfordsville District
41 West 300 North
Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933
(765) 362-3700 FAX: (765) 364-9226
Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr., GovernorMichael W. Reed, Commissioner
MEDIA RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 11, 2009
CONTACT:Name: Debbie Calder
Phone: 765-361-5236
dcalder@indot.in.gov

State Road 334 Closing Monday, June 22

Bridge carries traffic over Irishman’s Run west of Zionsville


BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces State Road 334 (S.R. 334) west of Zionsville will close Monday, June 22 for a bridge replacement project. The bridge to be replaced on S.R. 334 carries traffic over Irishman’s Run.

Poindexter Excavating, Inc. was awarded the $1,992,184.10 contract. The closure can last up to 120 days. The anticipated open date is October 20, 2009.

The project includes replacing the bridge, widening the lanes to 12 feet with a 10 feet shoulder, and the elevation of the roadway will be increased by four feet.

The official detour follows S.R. 334 to I-65 to I-865 to I-465 to US 421 and back to S.R. 334.

INDOT reminds motorists to follow the posted work zone speed limit, use caution and consider worker safety when traveling through a work zone. For the latest news and information about INDOT, please visit www.in.gov/indot.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Primrose School

New thread based on an unrelated comment on another thread.

old town girl said...

Mike, this is not pertinent to the fire board meeting, but nowhere else to put it... Did you see that the new daycare center in Anson is calling itself, "Primrose School of Zionsville"? Now correct me if I'm wrong, but not only is the building within town limits -- behind the new signs even -- but also their mailing address is Whitestown. Is Whitestown's reputation really so heinous that our businesses now just lie about where they are located? This isn't like the Lowe's that actually has a Zionsville mailing address. This is petty stuff, but incredibly annoying.

Boone County Learning Network

THE BOONE COUNTY LEARNING NETWORK IS MOVING!

As of June 10, 2009 we will be relocating to Boone Meadow School , 5555 S. 650 E, Whitestown. Our phone number will remain the same, 765-481-1250. Our office hours for this week (6/8-612) will vary as well as internet and email connection. If you need to reach us immediately, please call 765-481-1250.

Thanks!

Audra Poe
Executive Director
Boone County Learning Network
1300 E. 100 S.
Lebanon , IN 46052
765-481-1250
www.boonelearning.net

Friday, June 5, 2009

Fire Board meeting 6/8/2009

Whitestown Fire Board Meeting
6/8/2009
7:00PM
Whitestown Fire Station
2965 South 575 East
Whitestown, IN 46075

Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting Minute’s adoption

AGENDA:
· Fire Chief/Harold Vinson
· Financials/ Jeff Peters
· Perry Township
· Purchase approval and authorization
· Transition items and discussion

Robert L. Guest
Worth Township Trustee
Whitestown Fire Board Secretary

Town Council meeting 6/9/2009

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Whitestown, Indiana June 9, 2009

Open Town Council and Public Hearing Meetings

Roll Call & Pledge

Place Regular TC Meeting on Hold and Open Public Hearing:
Public Hearing Additional Appropriations
Close Public Hearing and reinstate the Regular TC Meeting:

Council*
*Approval of Minutes, May 12, 2009
New *Resolution to Transfer Appropriations
*Re-establishing the CCD Fund
*Resolution; Replacement of Boone County Comp Plan

Mike Andreoli
*Glick Company - Petition for Vacation of a portion of Public Street Old CR 700 east
*Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Old County Road 700 East

Kim Arnold
*Petition for Alley Vacate; 504 S Main

Larry Averitt
*Request to clear (open) a public alley; east of Neese’s 2nd addition

Dennis Anderson -General Police Matters
*Resolution for Transfer of Property from Westfield PD to WPD
*Ordinance Establishing Wages/Salary for a Criminal Investigator

Jackie Huse *Questions on water hydrant fees

Jay Alley -Utility Managers Report:
*Resolution Adopting Standard Project & Dedication Process
-OCRA Water Line Replacement Project, Substantial Completion

Dawn Semmler
-RDC Updates
-Roads

Chris Janak -Updates on Land Dedication

Council
* New *Appointment of Broker, CB Richard Ellis
*Resolution Concerning Interest in the Purchase of Property
*Ordinance Providing the Transfer of Year-End Parks/Recreation
Monies into the Parks/Recreation Non-Reverting Capital Fund
*Ordinance Establishing Litter Regulations
*Ordinance Establishing a Town Court User Fee
*Ordinance Amending Ord 2006-14 Title 7, Traffic Regulations
2nd Reads
*Ordinance 2009-10, Purchasing Process and Procedures
*Ordinance 2009-09 Amending Ord. 2001-08, Heavy Trucks

Cont… *Discuss Civilian PERF

*Signing of Claims

The next regularly scheduled Town Council Meeting is set for July 14th, 2009.

Monday, June 1, 2009

USB meeting June 2, 2009



Agenda
Utility Service Board Monthly Meeting
Tuesday June 2, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
At Whitestown Municipal Utilities Office
6999 Lexington CircleZionsville, Indiana 46077

1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for May 5, 2009 USB Meeting

2. Project Updates
A. Water Line Replacements OCRA Grant Project
B. Water Transmission Lines Project
C. Walker Farms Force Main Relocation Project
D. North Sewer System Preliminary Engineering Report — Future OCRA Grant Project

3. Old Business:
A. Project Application and Dedication Process with Resolution
B. Walker Farms Section 11 Dedication

4. Utility Manager's Report• Staff Reports

5. New Business

6. Other Business

7. Next Meeting: July 7, 2009; 6:30 p.m.


Budget workshop

Whitestown Town Council will hold a Budget Workshop for the Town of Whitestown on June 3, 2009 @ 6:30 PM. The workshop will be held at the Whitestown / Worth Fire Station 2965 S. 575 E. Whitestown, Indiana 46075

Agenda:

2010 Budget

Debra Zachelmeyer IAMC, CMC, CFO
Clerk-Treasurer

Town of Whitestown
P.O. Box 325
Whitestown, Indiana 46075
(317) 769-6557
(317) 769-6871 Fax

Friday, May 22, 2009

50 year anniversary!!!

My parents, John and Susan Hancock, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday May 23rd with an open house at their family home from 2-4pm.

The Hancocks were married at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Owen Belcher, the brides parents, in Perry Township.

The couple have two sons, Michael (wife Cheryl) and Mark (wife Jessica).
They have five grandchildren whose names are Kyle, Erika, Alexus, Daphne, and Trinity.

The Hancocks hope to see all of their friends and family at their open house to celebrate this momentous occasion. It is requested that no gifts be given.

If you know my parents, consider yourself invited to drop in and wish them a Happy Anniversary.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Pension Board meeting 5/23/2009

Local Pension Board Meeting
Saturday May 23, 2009
10:00 AM
Whitestown Town Hall
3 South Main Street
Whitestown, Indiana 46075

To Accept Officer Kyle Hartman to the Whitestown Police Department.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Meeting canceled

The Worth Township advisory board meeting for this evening (5/11/09) has been canceled due to a lack of quorum.

Town council meeting 5/12/2009

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Whitestown, Indiana May 12, 2009 @ 6:30pm
Whitestown/Worth Fire Station
2965 S 575 East

Roll Call & Pledge of Allegiance

Public Hearing-- Petition for Alley Vacate in White’s Addition

Close Public Hearing & Open Regular Town Council Meeting

Approval of Minutes April 14, 2009

Council*
*Ordinance to Vacate Alley in White’s Addition
*Resolution to Transfer Appropriations

Dennis Anderson-- General Police Matters

Jay Alley
-Utility Managers Report
-Walker Farms Section 11 – Dedication
-Eagles Nest Sections 1–6; Lift Station, Water & Sewer Dedication

3rd Read-
*Water Works Bond Ordinance 2009-01
*Sewer Works Bond Ordinance 2009-02

1st Read -
*Resolution Authorizing Execution of Amendment to Water Purchase Agreement
*Resolution Authorizing Execution of Booster Station Documents

Dawn Semmler
-RDC Updates; appoint Andrew McGee
-Roads
-Revised INDOT Agreements
-Revised Permits for INDOT
-Traffic/Heavy Truck Ordinance
-Discuss Warning Sirens

Chris Janak -
-Land Dedication Update

Council* -New or 1st Read
*Resolution Regarding Replacement of BC Comp Plan
*Ordinance Establishing Purchasing Order Procedures
*Authorized PERF Appeal
*Public Employee PERF

*Signing of Claims

The next regularly scheduled Town Council Meeting is set for June 9, 2009.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Help our Humane Society.....Please!

Some of you may not be aware that I am a volunteer for the Humane Society, but I am, and we are doing some really important work.

There is a contest that will award prize money to the Humane Societies that get the most votes in an online contest. This is money that is desperately needed by our local Humane Society, and I would love to see us win some of this money.
Please take a few moments to go to the following link. Type in "Humane Society for Boone County" specify the state of Indiana and cast your vote. You can vote once every day. http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3

Thank you all.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Special event

Please join us at a special event marking the continued progress of the Anson community.

Wednesday, May 6, 20093:00 PM @
The Neighborhoods at Anson.

Fireboard meeting canceled

NOTICE: WHITESTOWN FIRE BOARD MEETING

May 11, 2009 Meeting is CANCELED
due to a lack of quorum. The next meeting
is scheduled for June 8th, 2009.


Clerk Treasurer Office


Debra Zachelmeyer IAMC, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer

Monday, May 4, 2009

Special police board meeting

May 9, 2009 8:00 A.M.

Whitestown Police Commissioners Meeting
Meeting Room
Whitestown Fire Department
2965 South 575 East.
Whitestown Indiana, 46075

AGENDA:

Adoption of the Minutes from prior meetings.
New Hire Update.
Fleet Update.
Communications Update.
Reserve Division Update.
New Business.

Respectfully Submitted:
Dennis R. Anderson
Chief of Police

Debra Zachelmeyer IAMC, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer

Town of Whitestown
P.O. Box 325
Whitestown, Indiana 46075
(317) 769-6557

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Found dog.




This dog was found just north of town.

If you think you recognize this dog and can answer a few descriptive details please leave a comment on this thread containing your name and phone number. Comments will not be posted, and your information will remain private. Thank you.


Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Look who showed up for clean-up day.

I was out of the state and missed the clean-up day, but this photo was taken by Park Board President Toni Tribby and forwarded to me. I will add more details if someone will send them to me.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Whitestown Parks meeting update

Whitestown Parks Board will meet @ 7:00PM instead of 6:30 Pm
Wednesday April 22, 2009
They will meet at Panther Park

Agenda:
*Shelter location
*Details for clean up day on April 25th

A Quorum of the Town Council may be Present at the meeting and during the clean -up day!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Whitestown Police take more drugs off street


I-65 Traffic Investigation Yields 168 lbs of Marijuana.In the early morning hours of April 17, 2009, K9/Sgt. Chris Nelson of the Whitestown Police Department conducted a traffic investigation stop on a white Chevrolet full size van bearing North Carolina plates on northbound I-65 at the 133 mile marker. The Hispanic driver produced a Mexican - ID card to Sgt. Nelson and told Sgt. Nelson that he did not have a valid driver’s license.Sgt. Nelson was able to confirm that the driver Elias Curz-Sandoval, 38 of Los Angeles California did in fact not have a valid driver’s license. Sgt. Nelson reported upon making initial contact with Elias Curz-Sandoval the overwhelming odor of raw marijuana was emitting from the van. Upon further investigation Sgt. Nelson discovered in a rear compartment of the van numerous “Bricks and Bails” of what appeared to be packaged marijuana, which was later found to have a total combined weight of 168 lbs.Elias Curz-Sandoval was arrested on felony drug charges and is currently being held in the Boone County Jail.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Clean-up day 4-25-2009


Town Council meeting 4-14-2009

Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda
Whitestown, Indiana April 14, 2008
2965 S. 575 E. Whitestown, Indiana 46075
6:30 PM

Roll Call & Pledge

Approval of Minutes March 10, 2009

Steve Niblick--- Boone County Comp Plan, Amendments

Sam Sortor--- Alley’s Vacate

Dennis Anderson ---Police Matters:
*Police Cars
*Drug Seizure Funds
*Budget Line Item ‘Operating Supplies’ increase to $7,500
*Purchasing Procedures approved by Police Commissioners Board

Susan Austin--- Parks Department Update

Council-- 1st Read:
*Resolution; Regarding Replacement of BC Comp Plan
*Ordinance Modifying Deed Restrictions & Commitments in Connection with a Zone Map Change - Diversified
*Resolution; Acceptance of Federal Drug Seizure Funds
*Resolution; Purchasing Procedures/Guidelines for WPD
*Resolution; Transfer of Property from Westfield to Whitestown

Chris Janak--- Land Dedication

Jay Alley--- Utility Updates: *

Dawn Semmler--- RDC Updates

Council 3rd Read
*Amendment to 2009 Salary Ordinance 2009-06
*Water Works Bond Ordinance 2009-01
*Sewage Works Bond Ordinance 2009-02

Singing of Claims

The next regularly scheduled Town Council Meeting is set for May 12, 2009.
NOTICE: This agenda is sent as a courtesy to the public and while steps are taken to insure that all items to come before Council are listed; Changes can be made to the agenda after it is e-mailed to the public.
Debra Zachelmeyer IAMC, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer
Town of Whitestown
P.O. Box 325
Whitestown, Indiana 46075
(317) 769-6557
(317) 769-6871 Fax