What the Westfield Common Council approved Sept. 8 — minutes, annexations, PUDs, bonds and recognitions

The Westfield Common Council took a series of formal actions at its Sept. 8 meeting. Below are the key outcomes, with motions, vote tallies and short notes. Where the transcript recorded movers/seconders and roll calls, those names are recorded.

Votes at a glance - Approval of minutes (Aug. 25 and Aug. 28): Motions to approve carried 7–0 for both sets of minutes. (Motion carries 7–0.)

- Approval of claims docket (dated 09/08/2025): Motion to approve carried 7–0. (Motion carries 7–0.)

- Resolution 25‑126 (fiscal plan for Ordinance 25‑31 — 1303 E. State Road 38 annexation): Motion to approve by Councilor Waniger; seconded; roll call recorded; motion carries 7–0. The resolution accompanies Ordinance 25‑31, a voluntary annexation (about 11.9 acres) that had its first reading and public hearing at the Aug. 25 meeting and was eligible for adoption Sept. 8.

- Ordinance 25‑31 (Ivy Ridge Preserve amendment / 1303 E. State Road 38 annexation): Motion to adopt; vote recorded 7–0; ordinance adopted.

- Ordinance 25‑37 (fee schedule amendment): Motion to adopt passed 7–0. Staff said no objections were received since the August 25 presentation.

- Ordinance 25‑51 (vacation of right‑of‑way at west end of Park Street, adjacent to US‑31): Motion to adopt;…