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Council members said another town marshal had advised that the program may require participating officers to have a base salary or that the grant cannot be used solely to pay overtime; staff said they were unsure whether Clayton’s department qualifies under those conditions and that further clarification from the grantor is needed. Council members also asked whether reserve officers could be paid from the grant; staff said reserves may be ineligible under the grant’s pay-rate rules.

Chief Ritter provided a brief monthly activity report to the council: 16 dispatch runs, 47 business checks, 19 traffic stops, one county warrant arrest, and five special details for the reporting month. The council did not take formal action to apply for the grant at the meeting; it asked staff to research eligibility requirements and report back.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 2025 Town Council Business Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Town leaders reviewed an Indiana Criminal Justice Institute grant program (Operation Pullover) that would fund targeted impaired‑driving and seat‑belt enforcement and received a monthly police report; questions remained about grant eligibility and whether the program requires base salaries or permits use of reserve officers.","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},6241571,"Clayton council begins budget planning after state tax changes; county income-tax option discussed",274,1866000,2140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255410-6c5aef9a079c4837cdd77924a4b9f915&start=1866&end=2140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255410-6c5aef9a079c4837cdd77924a4b9f915/thumbnail_1866000.jpg","/articles/6241571/Town-of-Clayton/Hendricks-County/Indiana/Clayton-council-begins-budget-planning-after-state-tax-changes-county-income-tax-option-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241571-02ece2afc647cb56bbb166bf6c08f4d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1773600757&Signature=cwm0FiBra5JbV4Hgkb4Zbm~JDZ0A7YFb6wz9JaPZ79MF3EHAG4NM59~hee5BmNyXBiM~rK6enb8-Ti-1XmrWBqBYLhe9oaMsAXIsBt48rzPTMXkAyijn05PfU4fPW70fs4mEAFYDYb4i5AynMhJ8khKjETt0iO-ttfgAoJzzz-6GdIdIDpGB~bjOIUcJSI30fz5hdvPBwES1xLKOPsMlpaL-gswjpCH~Hzdg3aifTWsjJtwBvNYFfIc6Qe0UnsXl2gLtdhoSs3wEGSFcmoy2uo~t~XPoFRNyo3TnpV3bEEQAkObfmULgy~7xAsK-MsYPetRQvoSw3FzW49BZjPtlkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members received an overview of state-level tax changes cited as Senate Bill 1 and discussed how the measures will affect the town’s revenues and upcoming budget workshops.

Staff explained that exemptions tied to homeowner property assessments are increasing by an estimated 7%–8% per year for a multi-year period mentioned in the meeting. As a result, assessed values in the town are expected to decline next year, which will push the tax rate upward toward the statutory maximum adjustment the presenter referenced as 4 percent.

The staff presentation said roughly half of the town’s general fund revenue currently comes from property taxes and about half from county option income tax; the county income-tax share is expected to decline in coming years, creating a structural budget challenge.

Officials discussed a potential remedy: municipalities with populations over 3,500 can adopt an income-tax revenue stream directly; because Clayton is under that threshold, the town would need to petition the county council to create or allocate county income-tax revenue to the town. The council agreed to start planning budget workshop dates and to open discussions with the county council about possible income-tax options and other offsets.

Council members also raised the internal-budget question of clarifying job codes and compensation when staff take on maintenance duties in addition to administrative roles; staff said the budget-planning process will examine whether separate job codes or pay arrangements are appropriate and will report back.","Council members discussed the budgetary impacts of recent state changes (referred to as Senate Bill 1), which are expected to lower assessed values and raise tax rates; because the town has fewer than 3,500 residents it would need county action to create an income-tax revenue stream to replace lost revenue.",{"_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},6241576,"Clayton moves to address sewer inflow-and-infiltration, schedules inspections and tank wall repairs",2820,900000,3720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255410-6c5aef9a079c4837cdd77924a4b9f915&start=900&end=3720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255410-6c5aef9a079c4837cdd77924a4b9f915/thumbnail_900000.jpg","/articles/6241576/Town-of-Clayton/Hendricks-County/Indiana/Clayton-moves-to-address-sewer-inflow-and-infiltration-schedules-inspections-and-tank-wall-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241576-96d8fa0ac3610e83498e5670cdec4c2d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773600757&Signature=e4Na6ptHkUyBAlMlTHJs8WHqRSOtPtjIw~~b5DNoSPc8ITT-h8oVBVazieW33lOgz-8UaJMekGaUfrrYpDhpEPtkhR9tBPlhKujntnsVaKrcgfuUupLbi4BEB6givkFBlNTDEZUjwZeR9bsED5RoPggu5a3j4bJ3gwef-GilnN~Nv9VdxLJMKyDUlnTpwUWiRt3KXQe8W4z-0cdZG2lb0XK-KXo4vmnR~DzyqkIwa~G-7u7LMmpQ3WupiBPWJRp8LrMjIG76dgBsJwTtcfmyyK6QPiNciYlPr-Hr6FzUMBjuv4e~TMeiIBrwv5YDdsjGkGdFu00-ToXvbT7EVdCCJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town officials discussed ongoing inflow-and-infiltration (I&I) problems in the sanitary sewer system and steps to reduce excess stormwater entering the collection system.

Council reviewed a drafted letter asking homeowners to check for improper connections of downspouts and sump pumps to the sanitary sewer and offering a free inspection to help locate and identify connections that contribute to I&I. Staff said the letter, prepared by Pete, emphasizes a team approach and that inspections will be provided at no charge to homeowners who do not know whether they have improper hookups.

Council members and staff also reviewed operational issues at the wastewater treatment plant. The council approved a motion to replace two collapsing walls associated with the south tank and the east side of the sludge chamber to restore functionality. The motion passed by voice vote.

Operators reported high flows tied to recent heavy rain. At the meeting John Massigale provided monthly flow figures, and staff said they had more daily flow in April than in previous months; operators said they were being cautious with wasting so as not to upset biological processes in the plant. The council and staff discussed obtaining camera-inspection bids to trace unexpected pipe connections and locate sources of infiltration; staff noted past inspections in 2019 may not have covered all lines.

Council asked staff to collect prices for camera inspections and to finalize the homeowner notification letter, then return with cost estimates and next steps for the sewer I&I reduction effort.","Council discussed outreach to homeowners about downspout and sump-pump connections to the sanitary sewer, agreed to offer free inspection help, and approved repairs to failing walls in the wastewater treatment plant’s sludge chamber.",{"_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},6241581,"Clayton council restores $23,733.20 reimbursed under CARES Act to general fund",94,1118000,1212000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255410-6c5aef9a079c4837cdd77924a4b9f915&start=1118&end=1212","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255410-6c5aef9a079c4837cdd77924a4b9f915/thumbnail_1118000.jpg","/articles/6241581/Town-of-Clayton/Hendricks-County/Indiana/Clayton-council-restores-2373320-reimbursed-under-CARES-Act-to-general-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241581-a48bf080b0fe55415f7cfecdde63d4c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1773600757&Signature=nKjPslZYG3PkIBPWLp9wBsBa5C6zqsbaHt~-5Cw~0UFOjcKEzl~WhAyWNP0wPJcjy9W8IQgFYz2EKsrayATc-yutOlmL715owqwo3fVs89kc5lvjwSbJe0lh1vFRVIUBMOU1cAP8T98JEAfh76ly73SjXsTr8Dy2jMHZSZAbgupyKdTax07AI~vJHaDdVJaM3L~RRvDDZrkhZuA2683GU8-i-TTlUqwysAasR7Knbhke~BkbFhAaMEkMAr8L6UVAvhXtVmzg~9a3F5K~Z3YbGIpjwuPciOSf-YuobL6mrixvga3D6fbP5yEjlWJgDY8CHUCwFZhotErL3DmGam8-9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Clayton Town Council approved a resolution to return $23,733.20 reimbursed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for CARES Act–related expenses into the town’s general fund.

At the meeting staff explained the town had initially used general-fund dollars to pay eligible CARES Act expenses; the Treasury later reimbursed the town for those costs. The resolution formalizes returning the reimbursed amount to the general fund to replace the earlier expenditures.

Council members asked for clarification on the amount and the source; the total was stated as $23,733.20. The council moved and seconded the resolution; the motion carried by voice vote.","The council approved a resolution placing $23,733.20 reimbursed by the U.S. Treasury for CARES Act spending back into the town’s general fund.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241586,"Clayton council approves cumulative capital development ordinance; 30-day remonstrance follows",171,718000,889000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255410-6c5aef9a079c4837cdd77924a4b9f915&start=718&end=889","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255410-6c5aef9a079c4837cdd77924a4b9f915/thumbnail_718000.jpg","/articles/6241586/Town-of-Clayton/Hendricks-County/Indiana/Clayton-council-approves-cumulative-capital-development-ordinance-30-day-remonstrance-follows","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241586-d1b0f98746106d2f67704946c955aa2a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773600757&Signature=NgICHG6h56O7NDfzmeoB2izOXKSHVIwsOc1GKQMwRL57gO2fLjZgcINijB3kq2eP0euYN36HmxJzWK6NmxHucT3Vp0yNEQDZm10Snk962Zk8nitdzhQpnrXqFwVzeFtE7-d9E6K5xpvfjIZEesw5B~MyC79iRuQBSNQ~pbkMNwiWDMFsfll3Gh93Yh7aQvOGng87j5nu4Eg1t5Ld356Z5OYzyVqJrhyvgpkqye8ri4j7-m47fTFoD2QUOkz15ylq8cb53o-VG2SY6~7KdYCROHJCdUX8BailUvBixJltrtS83keXv6ZvK~yNNvlSP6zf0VVQ4gwOJXehzXTHyvqDfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Clayton Town Council voted to adopt an ordinance establishing a cumulative capital development fund and set a timeline to begin collecting the fee tied to property loans.

Council members opened and closed a public hearing on the CCDF with no public comment, then moved to pass the ordinance with a motion to approve it before Jan. 1, 2026 so that collections would begin in February once the fund takes effect. The council’s vote carried.

Under the process described at the meeting, the town must publish the ordinance, wait a 30-day remonstrance period for objections from property owners, and forward any remonstrations plus the ordinance to the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) for final review and approval.

Town staff said residents who wish to file objections during the 30-day window should submit them in writing; the DLGF will review any remonstrances and determine whether to permit the town to proceed with the fund.

Council members discussed timing but did not amend the ordinance text at the meeting. The council did not record a roll-call vote in the transcript; the motion carried by voice vote.","The Town of Clayton Town Council voted to adopt an ordinance establishing a cumulative capital development fund (CCDF) and set a schedule to begin collections; the approval triggers a 30-day remonstrance window before submission to the Department of Local Government Finance.","actionData","errors"]

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