Votes at a glance: New Carlisle council actions on taxes, dispatching and charter items
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Summary
Council introduced several ordinances, submitted a police levy measure to the Board of Elections and approved a dispatching contract; the council also introduced charter amendment language to go before voters.
City of New Carlisle City Council took several formal steps on ordinances and ballot measures during the meeting.
Key votes and motions
- Income tax levy (Ordinance 2024-706): Council introduced an ordinance to continue the city's existing one-half of 1% municipal income tax from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, to pay police expenses. City staff submitted the related resolution to the Board of Elections for review. The measure will appear to voters for approval; the council did not take final action to adopt the ordinance tonight.
- Dispatch contract (Ordinance 2025-01E): Council approved a contract with the Clark County Sheriff's Office for fire and EMS dispatching services. The contract was accepted by council in a 6-1 vote after debate about coverage levels and enforcement of city ordinances. (See separate article.)
- Charter amendments (Ordinance 2025-03): Council introduced an ordinance providing for submission to the electors proposed amendments to Article 6 of the city charter; the ordinance was introduced with a public hearing and action set for a future meeting.
Other formal items
- The city manager said bid advertisement and bid opening dates have been set for the old high service pump building project; staff may return to council with an emergency ordinance to award the contract after bid opening.
Council recorded votes or procedural outcomes for these items during the meeting; some matters (notably the income tax continuation) were sent to the elections office for verification before final council action.