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New Carlisle council approves bonus, bylaws, pool-management contract, cybersecurity plan and police protection renewal

City of New Carlisle City Council · December 16, 2025

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Summary

On Dec. 8 the council approved a fire-administrator bonus, bylaws for two commissions, a one-year SwimSafe pool-management contract with performance protections, a cybersecurity plan to meet state requirements, a police-protection contract with Clark County and a water softener rock-salt purchase ordinance; most measures passed unanimously.

The City of New Carlisle Council on Dec. 8 approved a slate of routine and policy items in a single session, including compensation, board bylaws, contracts and a cybersecurity plan.

Resolutions passed included a one-time employment bonus for the cityfire administrator (Resolution 2025-15 R), the bylaws for the Social Services Commission (2025-16 R) and for the Parks and Recreation Commission (2025-17 R). Each of those measures passed by roll call; the meeting recorded a unanimous outcome on those votes.

Council authorized a one-year contract with SwimSafe Pool Management Inc. to operate the city pool for the 2026 season (Resolution 2025-18 R). Administration said the contract includes protections negotiated into the agreement: if the pool is closed for more than 14 days or a repair or loss exceeds $20,000, the city may suspend payments. City Manager Hall praised assistant staff and the city attorney for negotiating the protective terms.

The council adopted a municipal cybersecurity program after councilors noted that recent state legislation requires municipalities to maintain cybersecurity plans (Resolution 2025-19 R). Council also renewed the annual contract with the Clark County Sheriff's Department for police protection inside city limits and added a sixth officer to serve as a sergeant and law administrator for New Carlisle (Resolution 2025-20 R).

An ordinance authorizing the city manager/director of public service to enter a contract for water softening rock salt (Ordinance 2025-53) was introduced and acted on; council approved the annual procurement by roll call.

Votes at a glance:

- Resolution 2025-15 R: Employment bonus for the fire administrator — adopted, roll-call recorded, outcome reported as 7–0. - Resolution 2025-16 R: Bylaws for the Social Services Commission — adopted, 7–0. - Resolution 2025-17 R: Bylaws for Parks & Recreation Commission — adopted, 7–0. - Resolution 2025-18 R: Contract with SwimSafe Pool Management for 2026 season (one-year contract; suspension clause if pool closed >14 days or repairs >$20,000) — adopted, 7–0. - Resolution 2025-19 R: Adoption of city cybersecurity program — adopted, 7–0. - Resolution 2025-20 R: Contract renewal with Clark County Sheriff's Department for police protection (added sixth officer/sergeant) — adopted, 7–0. - Ordinance 2025-53: Authorization to contract for water softening rock salt — adopted, 7–0.

City Manager Hall said the administration will continue to bring follow-up items to council as inspections or contract details require it. The council adjourned after thanking public works and volunteers for storm and parade response.