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- Agenda amendment to add a payment plan item for Brickyard Flats and The Legend (passed 5-0).
- Approval of the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting (passed 5-0).
- Approval of the memorandum of the administrative session of July 14, 2025 (passed 5-0).
- Approval to permit a down payment on two salt trucks with Stoops Freightliner to save tariff fees (town staff said a down payment would save roughly $1,500 per vehicle; motion passed 5-0).
- Approval of a quote from Indianapolis Southside Harley Davidson to replace five police motorcycles, with a net cost after trade of $45,505 (funded from the motorcycle fund; motion passed 5-0).
- Approval of claims covering July 10 through July 23 across 13 pages totaling $2,864,190.81 and one utility adjustment (passed 5-0).

Most items were presented by town staff and approved without extended debate. The meeting record shows councilors moved and seconded the routine motions and each vote recorded as \"passes 5 0.\"","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Speedway Town Council - July 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its July 28 meeting the Speedway Town Council approved a set of routine items by unanimous vote, including an agenda amendment, minutes and memorandum approvals, equipment purchases, and claims totaling $2,864,190.81. Several of these items were approved with little discussion.","taxTitle","Town of Speedway, Marion County, Indiana","taxId",64383,"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},6499116,"Speedway council adopts ordinance 14‑11 raising wastewater assistant superintendent salary and adding pretreatment stipend",234,852000,1086000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5493954-c3db62b59d64df0141c29256bdb69c31&start=852&end=1086","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5493954-c3db62b59d64df0141c29256bdb69c31/thumbnail_852000.jpg","/articles/6499116/Town-of-Speedway/Marion-County/Indiana/Speedway-council-adopts-ordinance-1411-raising-wastewater-assistant-superintendent-salary-and-adding-pretreatment-stipend","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6499116-ea03105538a974d83baa0a30b211fc7f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167941&Signature=IVsCK1lHRjX3-xWvn6OOu7qOoYtNQueYzCQJ8xegHzldcWnS32SC1EvbOhIaFut4HiV8XBzZHCL2~evrxsIVDqdwnnCVc8Bt~yeHwY7OU0UtVemwYDglpZ4waFyjgl9gDNAVQPuORmgLGv1Ismc8kUXcXAjYkz2jjOekFR29vVv8~yQm1nCm-oROktXUuFbuu3rMZ4NIcQPmjLaCF2SqzFt7X7vGv5iIzTfWcExs9wgrXC3NrYa83eTX~6tOO8g2I7ZniObMjOAFGynNhDsDiqzTOZD27-2ZnTIub4RYtRkGgvw8FU3xHUS3miAiJoiGVhUFpWG61UhE7xvRmVgBXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Speedway Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance 14‑11 on July 28, which amends salary and job classifications for several town positions and sets a new base salary for the wastewater assistant superintendent at $78,000 along with a $6,000 stipend for an employee who serves as pretreatment coordinator. The vote was 5-0.

Philip Faust, town court treasurer, explained the change was aimed at retaining skilled employees at the sewer and water plants after the town experienced turnover. \"The new base salary for that that we're proposing is 78,000, and then immediately below that... the pretreatment coordinator... would get those 78,000 plus the 6,000,\" Faust said.

Council president Nick Sturgeon noted the town has difficulty competing for skilled labor in municipalities of Speedway's size and supported the adjustment as necessary to bring a qualified candidate back into the role. Faust said the town manager had already signed the agreement within his authority and asked the council to memorialize the action by approving the ordinance on unanimous consent and a formal vote; councilors approved both moves.

The ordinance amends multiple prior ordinances listed in the introductory language; the transcript identifies the action as ordinance number 14‑11 and references amending earlier ordinances 14‑03, 14‑06, 14‑07, 14‑08 and 14‑09 as part of the salary schedule update.

Councilors did not provide the name of the incoming employee during the public discussion; Faust said the offer extended was contingent upon council approval of the ordinance.","The Town of Speedway passed Ordinance 14‑11 on July 28 to adjust job classifications and pay: the wastewater assistant superintendent base pay was set at $78,000 and a $6,000 stipend for the pretreatment coordinator role was authorized. The ordinance passed by unanimous vote to help retain skilled sewer and water staff.",{"_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},6499121,"Speedway council authorizes staff to negotiate settlements with Brickyard Flats and The Legend over utility arrears",243,1104000,1347000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5493954-c3db62b59d64df0141c29256bdb69c31&start=1104&end=1347","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5493954-c3db62b59d64df0141c29256bdb69c31/thumbnail_1104000.jpg","/articles/6499121/Town-of-Speedway/Marion-County/Indiana/Speedway-council-authorizes-staff-to-negotiate-settlements-with-Brickyard-Flats-and-The-Legend-over-utility-arrears","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6499121-f49d90257293c0f9c8175bd871840f14/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167941&Signature=lxzxsoJAeS6lgjoe8tg3qZvfM4WjbfyMY-f3IIsG~XtGka94651SKWXnpTX19ANsXetBBsMVx4khV~0-DfBzjDj34d1qHUL4dz8gfrUF39kdnQCqz~0XGFCwxuPsidCwKhHblZGXagCZ5jQvv652EEdKbnDMTrjjQonhB607BL7aVmqAfDCZAKxk1pr9ZNh0g6kRLoq8riYE5TH-HGkhYHy4MXpu3rDPL64bHzWLHYxCSGDZzWZgDUx5wQooCrb4K-I6GSM2J0Dt2OrtJ27G~eSqLPXPbqp8rxla2Wu6-KFy2FpbZe5wWqMZEuyrtWE-7FqSXYLqBdxIZoTeoMq40w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Speedway Town Council on July 28 approved a plan authorizing town staff to negotiate settlements with two apartment complexes, Brickyard Flats and The Legend, over significant unpaid water and sewer accounts. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0.

Philip Faust, identified in the meeting as the town court treasurer, presented the matter, saying the properties—identified as limited liability companies—have developed substantial arrears. \"My office has been working with them for some time now, to try to come to a resolution of that, and I think we're close,\" Faust said, asking the council to authorize further negotiation of specific terms on behalf of the town so the properties can come into compliance.

Council members expressed concern about the sums involved and thanked staff for ongoing work to collect the funds. Councilor Vince Noblett thanked Faust and his office \"for staying on top of this.\" Another councilor summarized the dilemma: residents are paying bills, but the town is not receiving those payments from property owners; options such as shutting off water were noted as legally and practically difficult because of the number of residents affected.

Faust also said the outstanding amounts include interest and penalties when levied by the town. Council approved the motion directing staff to continue negotiations and to seek a resolution that recovers past-due amounts and secures future payments.

The council did not provide a dollar figure in the meeting minutes for the total arrears; Faust described the sums as \"significant,\" and the exact amount was not specified in the transcript.","The Town of Speedway authorized staff to negotiate a plan and settlement with two apartment complexes, Brickyard Flats and The Legend, to address significant unpaid water and sewer bills. Council members said residents are paying but owners have not forwarded funds; shutting off water was discussed as an option but considered difficult.",{"_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},6499126,"Speedway approves $334,685.30 payment for 20 Fifth Street project, adds $8,000 for soils testing",721,371000,1092000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5493954-c3db62b59d64df0141c29256bdb69c31&start=371&end=1092","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5493954-c3db62b59d64df0141c29256bdb69c31/thumbnail_371000.jpg","/articles/6499126/Town-of-Speedway/Marion-County/Indiana/Speedway-approves-33468530-payment-for-20-Fifth-Street-project-adds-8000-for-soils-testing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6499126-62c4d2b8ac7b8b55531d57081a439ade/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167941&Signature=BuPX3BXjUZTDtzFBU0l9yD3sKMPqSGc0Dbf~5dOjqABdnJUk-9rcU7nZY8OAJYFgTL9WKE8A4BgWuFYcY8OXf0BpBLmwJC3cJBlHQGdDxJ3d2NmIEImJydr3Zqdogzfghu5w-Fd2yBduztDD7TX71b6Hd3PlZI~-cTSeLoGUYhSyfupGDfg1ltoIxZ4c2DvmwZoxyIe-4x5zIxe4PW1izyJty1KkxpLlMYHEDMgENA~C7xnWnpxcwCcBrHqFsI9DbIg3qyPNIhjp2p-E3qv~Yhocd382CdOV8paWhohxe8XV6EO1xQXSat0dxhcY-jJJ9VwoV834InREp6xdSklMaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Speedway Town Council on July 28 approved pay request No. 1 to Midwest Paving Inc. for $334,685.30 for the 20 Fifth Street reconstruction and authorized a $8,000 supplemental agreement with Kessler Consulting to fund additional soil testing for the next phase of the project. Both measures passed unanimously, 5-0.

Council president Nick Sturgeon opened the discussion and Grant Kleinides, town manager, explained the payment and the reasons for the design supplement. \"A claim has been submitted for Midwest Paving for the 20 Fifth Street project. The payment is in the amount of $334,685.30, and this will bring that contract remaining to about $2,049,570,\" Kleinides said.

Kleinides told the council the project has experienced weather-related delays. \"We have had more rain days in June and July than were expected, which caused the base to fail, pushing that completion out a little further,\" he said, estimating about a two-week delay to the schedule and saying the contract calls for completion in November. Kleinides noted curb work and base repairs were underway and that asphalt base course was expected by the end of the week, with final paving to follow once the full project is ready.

Councilors raised concerns about school drop-off and pickup. Kleinides said staff were coordinating with the high school and school administration. He also said the town may seek police assistance for traffic control during the start of school.

On the design contract, Kleinides said the town will add $8,000 to Kessler Consulting to hire a consultant for further soil investigation ahead of bidding for the next phase. \"Because we're gonna put it into the bid, we think we will not have the issues we've had with the base now. It will be demanded that they do the various stabilization, either lime or concrete,\" Kleinides said, adding the supplemental testing is intended to reduce change orders and future repairs.

Kleinides described the proof roll process used to evaluate base stability: \"A proof roll is nothing more than a heavy laden dump truck driving across a road to look for soft spots. If the tires sink in, you know that part is not good.\" He estimated the rebuilt sections should yield a 15- to 20-year lifespan compared with about 10 years for the previous surface.

Council approved both the pay request and the supplemental agreement, each by a 5-0 vote.

The reconstruction work covered the segment from Lyndhurst to the western edge of the school property for this phase; design work is underway for the Parkwood-to-high-school segment expected to be constructed next year.

Requests for further scheduling updates or detailed change-order accounting were not specified during the meeting.","The Town of Speedway approved pay request No. 1 to Midwest Paving Inc. for $334,685.30 and authorized an $8,000 supplemental design agreement with Kessler Consulting for additional soil testing on the 20 Fifth Street reconstruction project. Council discussed weather delays and school traffic impacts; both measures passed unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Speedway council passes routine approvals, equipment purchases, claims

Speedway council adopts ordinance 14‑11 raising wastewater assistant superintendent salary and adding pretreatment stipend

Speedway council authorizes staff to negotiate settlements with Brickyard Flats and The Legend over utility arrears

Speedway approves $334,685.30 payment for 20 Fifth Street project, adds $8,000 for soils testing