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Volunteer cleanup: Council confirmed Denny Excavating will again provide equipment and that the cleanup will run roughly 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 14. Denny Excavating will continue to recycle collected metal, as the town and volunteers agreed last year. Council asked organizers to tighten drop‑off controls after some problems with unauthorized material last year.

Festivals and events policy: Council members asked staff to draft a formal events policy for May that will require event sponsors to present a finalized plan to the council and the police department at least 30 days before an event. The policy will require DOT‑approved reflective barricades for nighttime events, defined cut‑off times for street closures, and a named town representative on permit applications to prevent last‑minute changes. The council said event plans must be approved by both the council and the police department and that staff will add a requirement that a sponsor representative attend the council meeting prior to high‑impact events for a plan review.

Music in the Park and holiday events: Council confirmed music‑in‑the‑park dates (June 28, July 19 and Aug. 30) and said it will add clearer expectations for staging and lighting after problems at last year’s Christmas program. Staff will draft the policy language for the June meeting.

Downtown grant reapplication: The town said it will reapply to a wireless carrier’s downtown grant program for a $50,000 award to help repave or otherwise improve a parking lot. Staff requested additional support letters and said the funder asks for a minimum of five letters; the council asked community organizations and churches to submit letters of support. The council will resubmit the application after collecting more letters.

Why this matters: Clear event rules and organized cleanup logistics affect public safety and downtown businesses. The parking grant could fund infrastructure improvements that benefit central‑business‑district users.

Next steps: Staff will finalize the events policy draft for the June meeting, solicit letters for the grant application, publish cleanup volunteer instructions and coordinate logistics with Denny Excavating.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 10 2025 Town Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council scheduled a townwide cleanup for June 14, discussed new festival/event permit policies after Christmas event problems, and said it will reapply for a downtown parking grant; staff sought support letters for a $50,000 application.","taxTitle","Town of Clayton, Hendricks County, Indiana","taxId",55574,"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},6076142,"Clayton council moves toward ordinance to create Cumulative Capital Development Fund; public hearing planned for May",552,905000,1457000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2973795-802666efed044c52f678f94fa0173970&start=905&end=1457","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2973795-802666efed044c52f678f94fa0173970/thumbnail_905000.jpg","/articles/6076142/Town-of-Clayton/Hendricks-County/Indiana/Clayton-council-moves-toward-ordinance-to-create-Cumulative-Capital-Development-Fund-public-hearing-planned-for-May","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076142-87166e552864c6744d495824ce7e705e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775296282&Signature=JZ6xopNM52xI9Cir5kweDhIGAIj5~jncy-Q0QiuqD9cdOir7Ja~ZcZfsK2smgN8QMou5ZFQK0-m-CPiAZBR4FGYKBKVEtfzHt29MgJDtgrSFh8Jp9ZlC583dW1dXhcYhAsZvi0hI1~aPUEIP8iZ3~fyw-LnKp9JHII0IGe1k6C1NBWH-7JCqauPk5XlfIuFZb9srb~IGo3IkB4dgSpJDK95xtivNHX5JlIC0hsIBPgIhYY7cAEOUP-VeY4vbFJmUD5UoaO7my~CMpqKdLpVJrs8e9yhQCqA2KjojgVN9p3EYuKkDlJPc8pXAkaLpRDii4lZ-o0wUEn46LvCJKIwfqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Clayton council on May 8 agreed to begin drafting an ordinance to establish a Cumulative Capital Development (CCD) fund and to hold a public hearing in May to consider the measure.

Council members said a CCD fund would allow the town to set aside tax revenue specifically for capital needs — furnaces, HVAC units and other long‑lived equipment — outside of the levy changes proposed in the state’s Senate Bill 1. Town attorney Graham was asked to draft the ordinance and the council tentatively scheduled a public hearing for the May meeting.

Council members described the statutory process: an ordinance and public hearing must be completed by May 31 to meet the department’s timing, and Indiana law provides a 30‑day remonstration period after the hearing when town residents can submit objections. Staff warned the remonstration period can extend; the council cannot adopt the ordinance past May 31 and must follow the Department of Local Government Finance steps. Council asked Graham to prepare the ordinance and public notice materials for the May meeting.

Council also discussed how the CCD fund would be financed. A council member summarized the mechanism discussed earlier: an incremental property tax increase expressed in cents per $100 of assessed value phased over years; exact levy and cent amounts cited in the discussion were conditional on legislative outcomes and require precise calculation by staff. Council members asked staff to provide concrete levy roll examples and the notice language for the public hearing.

Why this matters: If adopted, a CCD fund would create a restricted local capital source that could reduce the town’s vulnerability to statewide levy limits or changes to county distributions under Senate Bill 1. The ordinance requires public notice and a remonstration process that gives residents a formal opportunity to object.

Next steps: Town attorney Graham will draft the ordinance and staff will prepare the public hearing notice and financial examples for the May meeting; council intends to open the remonstration period after the hearing as required by statute.","Council agreed to work with town attorney to draft an ordinance to establish a Cumulative Capital Development (CCD) fund and to schedule a public hearing in May; council discussed a remonstration period and potential impact of state Senate Bill 1 on levy limits.",{"_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},6076147,"Clayton approves stainless-steel repair for south wastewater tank, hires new operator",4529,1489000,6018000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2973795-802666efed044c52f678f94fa0173970&start=1489&end=6018","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2973795-802666efed044c52f678f94fa0173970/thumbnail_1489000.jpg","/articles/6076147/Town-of-Clayton/Hendricks-County/Indiana/Clayton-approves-stainless-steel-repair-for-south-wastewater-tank-hires-new-operator","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076147-2d5f1d56f7ac5a535707255930bf085e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775296282&Signature=DBdXq1sBUccoVAGaLnzuI8rXcZtvRKREAhtsGjPQtWVzhw-GvOi48W-9yMmEyyy4kYLARZBFJAJVuIc52NxBWxKBzL281a6TV~OW7tiTC-2mlYrwYVxTI4DkQnFhYHfFt6hFxXLValso2zzWDqeYS2~XSk5KgnF~gmqKvt0PWmFHkPXylP3~BuIjvT3QXTPm~LVACzhz8wm2kW-BUG0j6jNHE4RsOT4n98jBrduL6yczYckyFVJpXdDQU-~WaTWFnJpB31uU9BFNqPR-5iKKju1~azi7WWe8VaeYdw5C1q9xZOGk9BBBWOUw1FJ6M~Cd3mDkrFxZ4iIzOCBZqXX-VA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Clayton council on May 8 approved a $76,390.32 contract to install a stainless-steel internal divider wall in the south tank at the town wastewater treatment plant and agreed to proceed with cleaning and recoating work on the east tank. The council also voted to hire Mr. Ashford to begin wastewater operations June 1.

The vote to replace the failed divider in the south tank followed a multi-month review. Mike Novak, a representative from the state rural assistance program who toured the plant with council members, said outside specialists and county staff judged that the tank did not yet require a full structural rehabilitation. Novak and wastewater consultant Mr. Penner recommended repairing the stressed divider and stabilizing the concrete shell instead of a complete rehab.

Council members presented two quotes from JMR Excavating: one for a stainless-steel divider and one for mild steel with coatings. Council moved forward with the stainless option; the contractor estimated about three weeks for fabrication and installation after opening the tank, the council was told. The council approved the stainless-steel wall by voice vote; the motion was made and seconded and the chair announced the motion carried.

Members also discussed a lower‑cost maintenance option for the east tank that would remove loose paint, clean surfaces, and apply a protective coating rather than a full rehabilitation. Staff said the coating would include a 10‑year warranty on the coating work; council asked staff to seek additional quotes and confirm warranty scope before final contracting.

Council reviewed funding options and existing reserves. The town’s operator reported available funds for routine repairs but the transcript contained inconsistent figures for reserve balances; the council asked staff to provide a clear accounting of the depreciation and operating fund balances before larger capital decisions. The operator and council also noted that delaying repairs can increase long‑term costs.

Council discussed inflow and infiltration (I&I) issues tied to recent rain events. Town staff reported a sharp but short spike in flow during heavy rain, which prompted questions about connected downspouts or sump pumps and whether to repeat smoke testing. The council directed staff to prepare a customer notification reminding residents to check downspouts and sump pump hookups and to include guidance on how to identify a connection, and to coordinate further smoke testing or manhole inspection data as needed.

Council members reviewed several operational improvements at the plant: an active alarm system that sends high‑level warnings, plans to install variable speed drives or timers to save electricity, and follow‑up on a recent fire department inspection that flagged signage and secured gas cylinders. Staff said they would coordinate with the fire department on emergency access and on whether the town should rely on the fire department’s SCBA (self‑contained breathing apparatus) response rather than maintain its own SCBA equipment in‑house.

On staffing and contracts, the council heard competing service proposals for plant operations. After discussion, a motion to hire Mr. Ashford as the plant operator beginning June 1 carried; the chair said the hire would include a transition period to allow knowledge transfer with incumbent operators and coordination of external contractors for maintenance.

Why this matters: The wastewater plant is a core town utility; decisions on repairs, coatings, vendor choice and staffing affect compliance, operating costs and service reliability. Council members emphasized balancing near‑term fixes with the town’s maintenance budget and upcoming state regulatory requirements.

Council action and next steps: Staff will (1) finalize and execute the stainless‑steel divider contract, (2) collect and present additional quotes and warranty details for the east tank coating, (3) provide a corrected fund‑balance report for depreciation and operating accounts, (4) prepare a customer advisory about downspouts/sump pumps and options for smoke testing, and (5) manage the transition with Mr. Ashford and outside contractors.","Town council approved a $76,390.32 stainless-steel divider repair for the wastewater plant’s south tank, authorized coating work on the east tank, and voted to hire Mr. Ashford as wastewater operator starting June 1. Council discussed inspection, funding and regulatory compliance steps for the plant.","actionData","errors"]

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