Stories tagged with "councilman"

Greenwood council action advances merger proposal by Diana Penner

Plans to merge Greenwood with White River Township are moving forward with public forums where residents can ask questions, raise concerns and voice support or opposition. By the... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Greenwood

Carmel tightens parking restrictions near roundabouts, crossings by Melanie Hayes

The Carmel City Council has imposed stricter parking restrictions to better protect drivers and pedestrians. The council voted unanimously Monday to prohibit parking on... – Nov 18, 2009 at 4:40 PM in Carmel

New fireworks restrictions passed by Carmel City Council by Melanie Hayes

Carmel residents can continue to legally set off fireworks on New Year’s Eve and certain other upcoming holidays — but only during specific times. The Carmel City... – Nov 18, 2009 at 1:55 PM in Carmel

Greenwood advances merger plan by Diana Penner

Residents of Greenwood and White River Township can begin studying a plan for a merger of the two beginning Tuesday when it is posted on the city’s Web site,... – Nov 16, 2009 at 10:19 PM in Greenwood

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

Appealing your tax bill? Just wait by Francesca Jarosz

It will take a while to get through the backlog of petitions seeking review of previous assessments A pile of backlogged tax appeals in Marion County could mount even higher in... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Carmel City Council may consider parking bans in roundabouts, crosswalks by Melanie Hayes

The Carmel City Council may consider increasing parking restrictions in the city at tonight’s council meeting. Councilman Rick Sharp is hoping to get enough votes to add on an... – Nov 02, 2009 at 3:46 PM in Carmel

Controversial budget OK'd in Beech Grove by indystar

The Beech Grove City Council has approved an $8.5 million budget that provides funding for eight Beech Grove dispatchers through 2010. Many of the 200 people attending... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Stricter workplace smoking ban in doubt by Francesca Jarosz

Council divided on chances of reviving tabled ordinance A proposal to ban smoking in nearly all Indianapolis workplaces faces an uncertain future after a narrowly divided... – Oct 27, 2009 at 12:57 AM in Marion County

Carmel approves $87M budget for 2010 by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — The Carmel City Council approved its 2010 budget after reducing it by more than $1.6 million and by eliminating a job. The council voted to approve a total budget of... – Oct 20, 2009 at 12:23 PM in Carmel

Southport mayor refuses to resign by Jason Thomas

Council cites lack of cooperation, says it will hire investigator to review finances SOUTHPORT, Ind. — A battle between the mayor of Southport and the City Council reached a... – Oct 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Carmel mayor, engineer escape reprimand by Melanie Hayes

Mayor Jim Brainard and Carmel’s city engineer avoided an official slap on the wrist Monday night. Councilman Rick Sharp had proposed a resolution to publicly admonish... – Oct 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Southport mayor asked to quit, investigation moves forward by Jason Thomas

SOUTHPORT — A battle between the mayor of Southport and the City Council reached a fever pitch on Monday when Robin Thoman refused to resign and the council moved forward... – Oct 19, 2009 at 10:56 PM in Communities

Carmel mayor, engineer avoid slap on the wrist by Melanie Hayes

Mayor Jim Brainard and Carmel’s city engineer avoided an official slap on the wrist Monday night, as had been proposed. Councilman Rick Sharp had proposed a resolution to... – Oct 19, 2009 at 9:42 PM in Carmel

Carmel councilors in nasty spat over drainage woes by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — The discussions of drainage problems in Carmel and the need to fund improvements has led to accusations among some council members. The council discussed the need to... – Oct 15, 2009 at 11:15 AM in Carmel

Zionsville's budget cut 10% after speedy revision by Robert Annis

Tax cuts will come at a cost Most Zionsville residents will pay less in taxes next year as the town slices its 2010 budget and uses up some of its cash reserves, but some officials... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Zionsville

Council ends board terms by Robert Annis

The Zionsville Town Council passed an ordinance Monday ending the terms of all board appointments at the end of the year, but not without some debate. Members of the Park and... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Zionsville

Architectural firm founder plans to run for secretary of state by indystar

A founding partner of an Indianapolis architectural firm plans to formally announce his Democratic bid for Indiana secretary of state next year. Vop Osili plans to hold media... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:51 AM in Politics & Government

Passing a no-exemptions smoking ban is the right thing to do by indystar

In coming weeks, as the City-County Council debates and, I hope, passes a strengthened smoking ban — one that would finish what the city started in 2005 — you’re... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Fishers limits water use in emergencies, creates fines by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — The Town Council has adopted rules limiting water use during water emergencies but amended the fines associated with those rules. The council’s original plan... – Sep 10, 2009 at 5:59 PM in Fishers