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Staff presentation and recommendation

Staff member Nicholas presented the staff report and the TRC (Technical Review Committee) recommendation, saying the church owns lots north and south of the requested segment and that approval would remove an intersection and reduce paved county roadway. The staff memo advised that “conditions in the area have changed so as to defeat the original purpose of the road,” citing purchase and demolition of residences the road served. The report recommended approval subject to TRC conditions, including improving Washington Street to county road standards.

Why it matters

The vacation would remove an existing access point to Elm Road and shift local traffic patterns onto Washington Street and Third Road. Neighbors and emergency responders said the change could affect emergency access, drainage, and private septic and drain-field areas. Commissioners voted to table the matter until the town-level review is complete so local concerns can be addressed.

What proponents said

John Cameron Maroon, project surveyor for Adam Marsh, representing the church, described the request as allowing the church to use land it recently acquired north of the building for activities and possible future expansion. Ron Stichter, vice chairman of the church board, said the church is prepared to help pay to improve Washington Street and that losing one neighborhood access “is not that big of a deal” compared with safety gains for children using the property.

What opponents and neighbors said

Residents raised multiple concerns during a lengthy public comment period. Resident Brandon Grant said the vacation would add “one additional stop sign and one additional turn” for some drivers but supported the church’s safety rationale; he also described speeding on 2C Road and said shortening that stretch could reduce opportunities for high speeds.

Neighbor Sandy Bellenrod pressed the commission on drainage, asking, “What happens with the water?” and requested clarity about when any drainage study would be required. Staff and others noted Marshall County’s threshold: county stormwater rules apply at 4,000 square feet of new impervious surface, and an engineered drainage plan would be required if the church later added parking or more impervious area.

Keith Frane, director of operations for the town of Reuben and a nearby resident, said he had discussed the proposal with the town’s fire chief, who “will not take any of our larger trucks up Washington Street,” a point Frane said raises emergency-access concerns if the north access is removed. Multiple neighbors also said Washington Street is narrow, in poor condition, and that moving primary access there would require widening and resurfacing.

Utility and easement issues

The church told the commission it is negotiating with NIPSCO to reroute a 2-inch gas main up Washington Street so the main would continue to serve existing homes and avoid creating an easement across the vacated right-of-way; the church acknowledged it would pay relocation costs. Staff recommended that, if the vacation moves forward, the highway department confirm right-of-way corners and that the Town/County agree terms for utility relocation and street improvements.

Outcome and next steps

After debate and public comment, a motion to table the vacation until the next planning commission meeting carried on roll-call (yes: 6, no: 1, abstain: 1). Commissioners specified the item should return after the town’s (Bremen/Greenham/Raymond) review and any agreement about road improvements and utilities is reached. The TRC recommendation and staff report will remain part of the record; the commission did not adopt a formal approval at this meeting.

Votes at a glance

- Motion to table the right-of-way vacation request (25 PC‑11): outcome — tabled until next meeting pending town agreement (roll-call recorded: yes 6, no 1, abstain 1).

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Key budget items presented

Staff member Nicholas reviewed the submitted figures. Salaries and wages reflected numbers provided by the county auditor and HR, including a 3% wage increase used in the submittal. Requested increases included modest adjustments for office supplies and vehicle maintenance, subscription and training line items, and an allocation for property cleanups tied to ongoing enforcement cases. Legal services were adjusted upward to reflect anticipated needs.

Property cleanup and legal costs

Nicholas said property‑cleanup expenses will depend on case outcomes and that staff will request county-council funds to finish active cases. Commissioners noted that legal challenges could increase costs and that funds can be reallocated or the commission can request additional council appropriations if needed.

Action taken

A commissioner moved and the commission voted to proceed with the budget figures as submitted to the county. The motion carried on a voice vote with roll-call confirmation. Staff said final county-council action and any adjustments will follow the council’s process.

Next steps

Staff will track active legal and cleanup cases, notify commissioners of any required adjustments, and work with county council staff if additional funds are needed during the fiscal year.

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Staff overview

Staff member Nicholas said the draft ban is intended to protect citizens, water supplies and natural resources from potential—but not well understood—risks of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). He described the technology and typical transport methods: “carbon dioxide is compressed” and moved by “pipelines, trucking, and railcar,” and that geological and hydrogeological conditions determine local risk.

Why the draft would ban rather than pause activity

Nicholas said the draft differs from a moratorium; staff recommends an outright ban at this time because site-specific risks are not sufficiently understood and because early bans provide a clearer regulatory baseline. He cited a nearby Indiana example (Vermillion County) and international reports that have observed groundwater changes after CO2 injection in specific formations.

Public-safety and water concerns discussed

Commission members and staff discussed documented incidents and hypothetical risks: a referenced pipeline rupture in the Mississippi region (reported hospitalizations from high CO2 concentrations), groundwater contamination observed in some European injection sites, and the possibility that CO2 migration could mobilize dissolved metals or alter pH. The draft would prohibit underground injection and new CO2 pipelines in the county; staff said that would also reduce trucking and rail transport needs into Marshall County.

Action taken

A commissioner moved and the planning commission voted to send the draft ordinance to county attorneys for legal review and to prepare the item for a public hearing if attorneys advise proceeding. Roll-call voting was recorded in favor; the commission instructed staff to provide the revised draft and attorney feedback at a future meeting.

Next steps

If attorneys clear the draft, the commission will schedule a public hearing and further consideration. Staff said any ordinance would remain reversible; it could be replaced or revised later if scientific or regulatory developments warrant.

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Staff recommendation and scope

Staff member Nicholas presented the request (parcel 5042‑10‑000‑020‑00009) and said TRC and planning staff recommended approval. The proposed A3 designation would allow limited agricultural production—defined in county materials as hobby or small‑scale livestock such as chickens and goats—and a single‑family dwelling. Staff noted an existing county ditch and a 75‑foot setback easement in the parcel’s corner that would preclude building within that easement.

Applicant and local response

Derek Hernandez, the applicant, said he is seeking the A3 zoning primarily to allow backyard livestock—“mainly chickens,” and possibly goats or “a cow or two” in the future—and to preserve the option to build a home and a barn on the lot. A power-of-attorney letter from Marsha Redinger on behalf of owner Virginia Brown was in the record and stated the owner had no objection to the rezoning. Neighbor Steve Richard spoke in opposition and urged that the parcel remain T1 town residential.

Action and next steps

The planning commission voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the county commissioners; the item will next appear on the commissioners’ docket, where final action and advertising will occur. Staff noted that building permits and any future site plans must respect the county ditch easement and septic/utility requirements.

","The commission recommended that county commissioners approve a rezoning request to A3 Agricultural Residential to allow small-scale livestock and a single-family residence. Staff and TRC recommended approval; one nearby landowner spoke in opposition.","actionData","errors"]

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