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Derek Warren, a city staff member who presented the item, told the council the city had “the opportunity to buy another half mile of the Midland Trace Trail” — roughly 2.4 acres — and that the asking price matched a previous purchase price per acre. Warren said his estimate included a proposed purchase price of $17,420, an appraisal allowance of about $2,700, commissions of $2,000 and closing costs not to exceed $3,000; he requested a not‑to‑exceed allocation of $26,000 to ensure the city could close the transaction.

Warren described the trail corridor’s regional role: the Midland Trace connects toward Westfield and Noblesville and will likely be routed into the downtown square via East Washington Street as the city studies the corridor further. During the discussion a councilmember asked whether the advertised appropriation had been $25,000; Warren confirmed the notice and referenced an April 25 message. Warren also clarified the corridor alignment avoided routing the trail through Oak Hill Cemetery.

The council opened a public hearing; no members of the public spoke. The council then considered Resolution 2025‑16, which the clerk read aloud. A councilmember moved to pass the resolution and a second followed. The council approved the appropriation by voice vote; the motion carried and the resolution will transfer $25,000 from Fund 4403 to support the property purchase.

Warren said staff’s earlier planning estimated the land would allow the city to extend the Midland Trace closer to town and to later study the western alignment. The approved appropriation funds the acquisition; additional design, routing and construction decisions will require subsequent study and approvals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lebanon, Indiana City Council Meeting 5/27/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Lebanon City Council approved Resolution 2025‑16 on May 27, appropriating $25,000 from the park impact fee nonreverting fund (Fund 4403) to buy about a half mile of the Midland Trace Trail corridor from US Railroad Vests Corporation.","taxTitle","Lebanon City, Boone County, Indiana","taxId",70536,"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},6225210,"Council approves energy-savings contract with ESG to modernize street lighting",285,372000,657000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540094-b02a97e349bafdd8ef8dbd206defd0b1&start=372&end=657","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540094-b02a97e349bafdd8ef8dbd206defd0b1/thumbnail_372000.jpg","/articles/6225210/Lebanon-City/Boone-County/Indiana/Council-approves-energy-savings-contract-with-ESG-to-modernize-street-lighting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225210-c8a47d1578e9062aebcd4ec6f1f1a60e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206077&Signature=ZKvM4beYpg-CO2QIL2AFc2OMVOlejgWKktRxbn9kve6hl6fm~1i-uBteShj8e8c0iFa5QUkZFy68Lp2xmSVlgUA1ppvJazbeNE25vqAVuxZW0lIloJ1WWNbAA2J7maCOVOyMETmMh8ymFWqmynlMwZOIkXrPkYOKJJwGxTgf-ALMaF2KPpH-cFZC2yiu7NvTGpua0-6BUE3KfQ0uhNS07DbL0bD4nXdl6aMUzAWKrCSFgjVPYfVmgsoLi4rvE4oHZNSM7~lLTzW~cbyaPiiMhq4cu7LPaGDlGfXukRI8EsX-L5duKtJVE3bYM0VJlnkGZBBl8n~yAUzWJV7qD8LVWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lebanon City Council on May 27 authorized city staff to proceed with a contract with ESG for a street‑lighting modernization project after a staff recommendation under Indiana Code IC 36‑1‑12.5.

Kevin Kralik, a city staff member who presented the item, said the process began with a request for proposals and sought “to determine the most qualified contractor with the providing the greatest value to the city.” He said the goals were “to look at reducing costs, increasing efficiencies, [and] improve infrastructure,” and that the recommended first phase would focus on street lighting modernization, including LED fixtures, decorative poles, and control systems.

Kralik told the council the city received three proposals and that staff consulted with the electric department — naming David Bailey and Ed Baskill — who reviewed the submissions but did not recommend a specific contractor. “We want to focus on the first project being a street lighting modernization project,” Kralik said.

A councilmember moved to take the item off the table; the council voted to proceed and later approved the staff recommendation to enter into the contract with ESG, with the condition that any contract be subject to legal review and that the mayor be authorized to execute the agreement. The motion passed by voice vote; the transcript records no roll‑call tally of individual votes.

Discussion during the meeting distinguished between the recommendation to select ESG and later administrative steps: staff described the scope of a turnkey project (design through construction) and identified financing under the cited statute that limits the financing term. The council’s action was to authorize staff to move forward with ESG as the selected energy service company, with legal review and mayoral signature to follow.

The record does not include final contract terms, total project cost, or a definitive construction schedule; Kralik said financing could be structured “over a term not to exceed 3 years under the legislation,” but the council did not adopt any implementation timeline or specific cost estimate during the meeting.

Next steps noted in the discussion include legal review of any draft contract and execution by the mayor. Staff also indicated continued coordination with the electric department on inventory and operational needs for the lighting system.","The Lebanon City Council authorized staff to move forward with a contract with ESG for a street‑lighting modernization under Indiana code IC 36-1-12.5, after a staff recommendation and consultation with the electric department; contracts will be subject to legal review and mayoral execution.",{"_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},6225201,"Council grants $2,500 to Senior Citizens Inc. for parking lot repairs and accessibility",456,1080000,1536000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540094-b02a97e349bafdd8ef8dbd206defd0b1&start=1080&end=1536","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540094-b02a97e349bafdd8ef8dbd206defd0b1/thumbnail_1080000.jpg","/articles/6225201/Lebanon-City/Boone-County/Indiana/Council-grants-2500-to-Senior-Citizens-Inc-for-parking-lot-repairs-and-accessibility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225201-f5c011ae3a1f6990bb37ed0218060eff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206077&Signature=e-TUMV0Ik~5xhAs~fJ9OsenFCE-RpL5tdyqhVI3i9B1uOL0NBsa8gILBm4t1FM170wxuqoeEEX0MvVmk0KG8kJzd1v3Hieef9Eov3~39~biPOSrEyzACKMaAfThgQUDJJO34-TKkaZ66ijE3oR-jBTYUqu5sqaTVN4VNkIYFAZb0vybYyutt2fS2sqkiQoWNmWUvlkQMu2ZBPKjWIFLLYOPEsBTmoXEVxhdCekQ~4yzHfZaROjTS9qg0EKuNJdxXnyRmX-X42Vj-5u0IQ8ajYa1Z5kYduan9soETmoY8WCtPxhDONNeyWVcDkRtv7vAK3oVfgY79k7EcqoSn78YHFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lebanon City Council voted May 27 to award a $2,500 grant to Senior Citizens Inc., 707 South Lebanon Street, to help pave and restripe its parking lot and improve accessibility for older members.

Becky Oettinger, who identified herself as representing Senior Citizens Inc., described the center’s mission: “Our mission is to get people out of their homes, senior citizens out of their homes for some entertainment, some, fellowship.” She told the council the group runs bingo, card games and social dinners and that the center serves many long‑time participants, including several in their 60s and older.

Oettinger said the group had secured $5,000 from Boone County REMC and raised about $2,000 from a chicken‑and‑noodle fundraiser, leaving a $2,500 shortfall for the parking lot project. The food and beverage committee met with the group and recommended the full $2,500 be granted. A councilmember moved to award the requested amount, a second followed, and the council approved the grant by voice vote.

Members and staff noted the center also offers free post‑funeral dinners for families who need the space and that the rental hall seats about 85 people and includes a full kitchen. Council discussion emphasized preserving the center as a community gathering place and improving safety and accessibility for attendees.

The grant is a one‑time allocation from the city’s food and beverage committee funds and will be used toward paving, resealing and restriping the center’s parking area; the meeting record does not specify the vendor, schedule or exact contractor costs.","The council approved a $2,500 grant from the food and beverage committee to Senior Citizens Inc. (707 S. Lebanon St.) to help pave and restripe its parking lot and improve access for members using walkers and mobility aids.","actionData","errors"]

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Council allocates $25,000 from park impact fees to buy half‑mile of Midland Trace Trail corridor

Council approves energy-savings contract with ESG to modernize street lighting

Council grants $2,500 to Senior Citizens Inc. for parking lot repairs and accessibility