Stories tagged with "city council members"

Westfield City Council raises create debate by Carrie Ritchie

Some choose not to take more money, others want wages to be competitive Westfield’s City Council likely won’t give itself a raise for 2010. City Council President Ken... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

Carmel officials to consider elected leaders salaries by Melanie Hayes

The salaries of Carmel’s elected officials will be on the table during Monday night’s City Council meeting. The proposed salaries are the same as this year’s... – Oct 29, 2009 at 6:38 PM in Carmel

Some don't want annexed into Westfield by Carrie Ritchie

Some Westfield residents and business owners who have fought a pending annexation said they might take legal action if they are forced to join the city. During a discussion Monday... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

City targets 3 neighborhoods for priority drainage fixes by Melanie Hayes

Sue Wilska walked out to her yard during a steady rain several weeks ago. She saw water backing up in a ditch in her yard, but it didn’t appear as bad as she’s seen it... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Carmel targets 3 neighborhoods for priority drainage fixes by Melanie Hayes

Sue Wilska walked out to her yard during a steady rain last week. She saw water backing up in a ditch in her yard, but it didn’t appear as bad as she’s seen it before... – Oct 14, 2009 at 8:51 PM in Carmel

Who'll cut 2010 Carmel Clay parks budget? by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — A special committee has agreed the Carmel Clay Parks&Recreation Department budget for 2010 needed to be reduced — but concluded the department director, not the... – Sep 15, 2009 at 1:23 PM in Carmel

Shortridge: New hope for a historic school by Dan Mcfeely

Moments before the congressman was to speak, laughter and small talk had reached a tipping point — even magnet-school kids like to chatter, after all.... – Sep 01, 2009 at 12:49 AM in Education

Mold found in 4 areas of Beech Grove City Hall by William Booher

2 council members want mayor to commit to funding cleanup Two Beech Grove council members on Thursday tried to shine a brighter spotlight on the mold inside City Hall as they... – Aug 28, 2009 at 11:06 AM in South Marion County

Noblesville to seek fee for trash pickup by Chris Sikich

Mayor says $10-12 a month fee is needed to offset huge budget deficit Noblesville residents might soon have to dig deeper into their wallets to pay for trash pickup. Mayor John... – Aug 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Budget fracas puts new Carmel park at risk by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — The local parks leader says opening a new park in Carmel could be at risk if issues over the 2010 budget plan cannot be worked out. The Carmel Clay... – Aug 26, 2009 at 12:03 PM in Carmel

Council committee to review land purchases by Melanie Hayes

Carmel City Council members will be meeting today to discuss several property related issues. The Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m.... – Jul 15, 2009 at 6:00 PM in Carmel

State weighs in on Keystone payment by Melanie Hayes

City clerk-treasurer’s office needs to be part of process, notes Board of Accounts A new report is helping Carmel City Council members deal with their concerns about the... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Carmel

Keystone Avenue report adds to concerns of some Carmel City Council members by Melanie Hayes

No oversight policies exist, auditor says, and there’s no copy of baseline budget Carmel City Council members are concerned about several issues raised in an independent... – Jul 02, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Carmel

Greenwood Council holds off on request from citizens' movement for new town by Jason Thomas

A growing citizens’ movement to incorporate White River Township has thrown a curveball into the process of merging the township with the city of Greenwood. The movement,... – Jun 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Johnson County

Carmel would pay back $91M for $28M loan by Heather Gillers

If Carmel gets loan, proposed 2035 payoff would drive up interest Carmel has pledged so much money to so many projects that a proposal by Mayor Jim Brainard to borrow an additional... – May 15, 2009 at 2:25 AM in Carmel

Some Westfield Council members hope to snub out smoking by Carrie Ritchie

4 oppose ban; 2 would vote for proposal if public backs it Four of the seven Westfield City Council members oppose a proposed smoking ban, but a public hearing next month could... – May 14, 2009 at 12:46 AM in Westfield

Westfield to consider smoking ban June 8 by Carrie Ritchie

Westfield City Council members will hear a draft of an ordinance that would ban smoking in public places at tonight’s meeting. The ordinance would prohibit smoking in several... – May 11, 2009 at 11:28 PM in Westfield

Political cronyism trumps reform by indystar

Mitch Daniels grins from the cover of the Ripon Society’s spring journal. A bold headline — "The Reformer’’ — rests just below his chin. But, as... – May 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

Council members spar over spending by Heather Gillers

Will redevelopment panel or council find funds for 2 projects? Carmel City Council’s finance committee and the city’s Redevelopment Commission are looking at spending... – May 09, 2009 at 1:16 AM in Carmel

Carmel gives $458,000 to arts by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — Officials have given out $458,975 to Carmel arts organizations. The Carmel City Council on Monday night approved the disbursement from the Carmel Support the Arts... – May 05, 2009 at 3:22 PM in Carmel