Bargersville Town Council approved several administrative and capital-related items, including official appointments to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), a design contract for a pedestrian crossing along the Indiana Railroad, the issuance of a request for proposals (RFP) for standardized residential trash service, and a commitment of remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds toward infrastructure in the SR-135/144 area.

Appointments: The council approved Chelsea Fenmore as the town’s technical committee representative and Dax Norton as the policy committee representative to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization. Council members approved the appointments by voice vote.

Indiana Railroad pedestrian crossing: The council approved the first task order under the on-call contract with Crossroads Engineers to design the town’s portion of a pedestrian crossing where the Indiana Railroad is advancing its design work. Town staff said the scope includes drainage work, relocation of an electrical box and other non-sidewalk items; the task order is not to exceed $34,500 and the town’s goal is to construct in March. The motion to approve the design contract passed by voice vote.

Standardized trash-service RFP: Council approved sending a draft RFP to market for standardized trash collection. The RFP will include a question about bulk-waste pickup; council members discussed whether to include more rural portions of the town in any future program and noted that inclusion could affect rates for some residents. The motion authorized staff to issue the RFP to solicit proposals and to return with negotiated details.

Commitment of ARPA funds: The council approved a motion to commit the town’s remaining ARPA funds related to the SR-135 and SR-144 corridor project. Council discussion referenced using approximately $750,000 (amount presented as seven-something in the meeting and later clarified in discussion) to support public infrastructure, stormwater and potential roundabout or road improvements; the motion was amended to explicitly include roundabout, public infrastructure, stormwater, and partnership projects. The council recorded the commitment as required by the Treasury timeline and noted the commitment does not immediately expend the funds but reserves them for eligible projects.

Other routine items: The council approved meeting minutes and financial reports that were presented earlier on the agenda.

Votes at a glance:
- Resolution 2024-12, authorizing investment of public funds — motion approved by voice vote.
- Appointments to Indianapolis MPO — Chelsea Fenmore (technical representative) and Dax Norton (policy representative) — approved by voice vote.
- Crossroads Engineers task order (Indiana Railroad pedestrian crossing) — not to exceed $34,500 — approved by voice vote.
- RFP for standardized trash collection — authorized to be sent to market — approved by voice vote.
- Commitment of remaining ARPA funds related to SR-135 and SR-144 (amended to include roundabout/public infrastructure/stormwater/partnerships) — motion approved by voice vote.

Council members asked staff to return with specific contract documents, lists of included/excluded geographic areas for the trash RFP, and detailed cost allocations for utility-share of insurance premium increases where applicable.