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One solid waste board member said the board had voted to stop managing the pile and expected other arrangements; at the meeting the board member reported the material was still present. The board member said the solid waste department lacks funding to do recurring full cleanups and that the county’s prior strategy assumed residents would use other drop-off options or the city’s tote system for yard waste.

Speakers described past contracted cleanups that ground the material and removed large piles, and they gave a past cost estimate of roughly $19,000–$20,000 for a complete cleanup. Angie (city/county staff referenced in the discussion) was described repeatedly as the staff person who had led prior cleanups and who had documented rodent and animal issues at the site.

Council members said the persistent pile creates hazards, can clog streets or drainage when placed curbside, and poses a burn risk if material sits too long. One speaker said planners and staff should keep a yard-waste solution on the radar and assess alternatives such as hiring contractors to grind and remove material or directing material to commercial grinders (where operable).

The council did not adopt a new funding commitment at the meeting; members asked staff and the solid waste board to continue exploring options and to report back with proposals and cost estimates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3-24-25 Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Members of the council and solid waste speakers said a long-standing pile of yard waste and limbs remains despite a prior board decision that the solid waste department would stop handling it; speakers noted safety and rodent concerns and cited past full cleanups costing about $19,000–$20,000.","taxTitle","Tipton City, Tipton County, Indiana","taxId",56028,"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},6107176,"Tipton Main Street selects contractor for new stage; open house and cross-city exchange planned",377,1868000,2245000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2777725-b3b8915ee345a1e0151eef03c02aa3f2&start=1868&end=2245","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2777725-b3b8915ee345a1e0151eef03c02aa3f2/thumbnail_1868000.jpg","/articles/6107176/Tipton-City/Tipton-County/Indiana/Tipton-Main-Street-selects-contractor-for-new-stage-open-house-and-cross-city-exchange-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107176-069a97f98a0bc2cbff733f67a4b99f18/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141716&Signature=nCnL6oB519p8yS-xJpuYDP34K3x6M2U0nAtWWTVgO8Inv4wb5sZs20OptcmuNt-4BBcQLkSi5-QDZHgEHNKBeuChHsdm4NkSQ2dzknzRlqjgVYS-p3WQdog5yi2bWGrLDP0Mr6i~v-1TcW91yzLe4~F90rKgZZQMVYJz-JvCeWSal4MszxXIOninWbQ05Uaz9vk~Kbbx-PYlggNXN0yt14eVRZ95vHkeLxMH2Rg9HBYon9UyjH~QWsb4BkpTLhFRat-wpGH6trBUSBlXZDbs4L4DBu~s3DHw03K4jlKWGfF-nZnEIVmGLp2otmYhF4CIrnmXqxdAmfLc5XFF4aXXaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tipton Main Street told the council it has selected BMS Enterprises as contractor for a new plaza stage and that construction could begin as early as early April, pending required approvals.

Rob Cochran, president of Tipton Main Street, told the meeting the selected contractor’s bid of $12,000 was below the organization’s budget and that Main Street has the funds on hand. Cochran said construction would likely last “approximately 7 to 10 days,” though he cautioned weather and other conditions could extend the schedule.

Main Street requested the plaza be closed during active construction and asked the city to publicize the closure on the city Facebook page; Main Street said it will also post updates on its own social channels. Cochran said a draft operating agreement between Main Street and the city has been approved by the Main Street board and is ready for city consideration.

Cochran said Main Street will host an open house on April 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. to mark accreditation and share the year’s event calendar; the group also invited mayoral and council representatives. Main Street also invited a delegation from Zionsville (starting its own Main Street accreditation) to visit Tipton on April 16 for a catered lunch and a walking tour of downtown businesses and amenities.

Cochran said Main Street will link the plaza stage schedule to the community calendar on the organization’s new website; event requests for the stage will be visible on that calendar. He asked the council to allow Main Street and the city to coordinate calendar management to reduce confusion about bookings.

The council did not take formal action on the stage during the meeting; the presentation was made during the petitions, comments and memorials portion of the agenda.","Tipton Main Street said it has selected BMS Enterprises as contractor for a new plaza stage, is under budget at about $12,000, and plans an open house April 10 and a visiting delegation from Zionsville on April 16.",{"_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},6107181,"Council approves golf-course fee updates, sidewalk program, golf-cart lease and claims payment",189,1659000,1848000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2777725-b3b8915ee345a1e0151eef03c02aa3f2&start=1659&end=1848","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2777725-b3b8915ee345a1e0151eef03c02aa3f2/thumbnail_1659000.jpg","/articles/6107181/Tipton-City/Tipton-County/Indiana/Council-approves-golf-course-fee-updates-sidewalk-program-golf-cart-lease-and-claims-payment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107181-507d6e57193604f5d3dfd239ec64ee5e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141716&Signature=F7ImR3HHR9DdXyLqgJr-Xw6YxSWLq5nq8EvfLnWbMcxo3AB0ICFQiIEKTRE7exzw7ZS6QUcI8hJ8hgr9dNxoepsQagfkzv2RVmMVi4ugwEXdYo0BOGnnDhwxihhraOYH5Zml1zeDgR-HaUXqzxGSxp7fTSTv8U157iNo1KNumeaN1PGlNyhdW084WQyg7Ve2YDQY7j6niEzP98vda~yEzhE5FbgOz92gsy-7VFxESZAFfhnCWEEpXzdZJvuXiBeM6cDjiSwgS1Zi0Wk47ClQbdZXVh-22NkS64hzcXKt9lyPk~HgEx1xZJHAH-UA4SX5uHX2J8bfJ2mJhkOPKySd~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tipton City Council approved a package of resolutions and claims during the meeting at City Hall.

The council unanimously approved an amendment to Resolution 2025-02, which updates fees at the Tipton Municipal Golf Course to add discounted green fees, vendor advertising fees and revised golf outing fees. The council also adopted Resolution 2025-04, which approves the 2025 sidewalk improvement program and its funding with no changes to funding levels or program specifics for the year.

Council members approved Resolution 2025-05, a certificate of incumbency authorizing the city to enter a 40-golf-cart lease with Ezygo; Ezygo’s leasing entity is PNC Bank, which requires a council resolution as a condition of the lease. The council’s approval grants city authority to sign the lease and names Tammy to witness the signing, per the resolution language discussed at the meeting.

The council approved claims 178485 through 178987 in the amount of $679,706.66.

Motions to approve the resolutions and claims were made, seconded and carried by voice vote; the meeting record shows aye votes and no recorded opposition for these items.

Other routine business included approval of the March 10 meeting minutes and adjournment by voice vote.","Council passed three resolutions updating golf course fees, adopting the 2025 sidewalk improvement program, and authorizing a certificate of incumbency for a 40-cart lease; the council also approved claims totaling $679,706.66.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6107186,"Council approves task force to hammer out MOU for extending utilities to unincorporated developments",760,701000,1461000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2777725-b3b8915ee345a1e0151eef03c02aa3f2&start=701&end=1461","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2777725-b3b8915ee345a1e0151eef03c02aa3f2/thumbnail_701000.jpg","/articles/6107186/Tipton-City/Tipton-County/Indiana/Council-approves-task-force-to-hammer-out-MOU-for-extending-utilities-to-unincorporated-developments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107186-848e455210b1cc6fe801ca3ee8169bc8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141716&Signature=PehofouYxKcJMMOOQCOdGYcqx9J5Rsk2FlDpzNwFJWtAVP5Y6l-83BtnZWoota1cX5gIh6Y2ZUS8AL5645NfVAEKY6RghQwwUPDkfuKu3wdY-zKq6GHf126a4UB6lbh~ydUg~Hdr6F~7N11ofLjXzYDDXbWNRrnSaTjb6gSOznSl7mw4SyE~I-C3HDW3Z-3LXBXyV8LqjRFLN3UZVrnK1WCG2Lf-T8NmybbQJzBwi5chJeSoaMbYom95F-RwILy1P2ix0CXW7DEycgmCRr3QOAC27T81f42-bVYqfdJopxkVIxnr4sXcbAQwJqCUSJDuKqiMypS7xCiMOOjX265wog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tipton City Council members voted to form a task force to negotiate a memorandum of understanding (MOU) clarifying how developers in unincorporated areas can access Tipton’s utility services, council members said during the meeting at City Hall.

County and city officials said the task force aims to produce a draft MOU by April 24 so local governments and Tipton Municipal Utilities can set terms for service access, cost-sharing and project approvals.

Abby Smith, community development director for Tipton County, told the council the projects under discussion are concentrated along the Old State Road 28 corridor outside the city and that, on current estimates, the system has “enough for 500 homes until we get to 80% on our utility system. We are not talking about 500 homes. I want to be clear about that.” Smith said most developer proposals being discussed are phased and initially envision roughly 100 homes per phase.

Speakers at the meeting said the task force would address capacity questions and who pays for future expansions if development outside the city requires city utilities. The county’s RDC (regional development commission) recommended forming the task force after a broad meeting with utilities and city representatives. The membership proposed at the meeting included the mayor, two city council members, Tipton Municipal Utilities (TMU) leadership, one county commissioner, county council members and school-board representation.

Council President Nate accepted a nomination to serve and, together with Council member Tim Richards, will represent the city on the committee, council members said. Tracy Powell (county commissioner) and Mike Terry (county council member) were identified by county speakers as intended participants; TMU representation named during discussion included Director Ankram and Don McElfresh.

County staff said the task force should be brief and focused so the MOU can guide near-term development reviews. Council members who spoke noted the task force will need to address financing and incentive structures, and that the city’s participation in any extensions of service will require mayoral approval.

The council voted to approve forming the task force and appoint city representatives; members said staff will begin scheduling meetings by email and attempt a rapid timeline to complete an MOU draft.

The task force will report back to the council with proposed terms and any recommended city actions or approvals.","The council agreed to form a multi-jurisdictional task force to negotiate a memorandum of understanding that would clarify how developers outside Tipton city limits can access city and regional utility services; county staff said an MOU draft is targeted for April 24.","actionData","errors"]

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Officials say yard-waste pile remains a problem; cleanup costs and responsibility remain unsettled

Tipton Main Street selects contractor for new stage; open house and cross-city exchange planned

Council approves golf-course fee updates, sidewalk program, golf-cart lease and claims payment

Council approves task force to hammer out MOU for extending utilities to unincorporated developments