Whiteland commission approves vouchers, pays $51,445 for police vehicle; appropriation report tabled

The Whiteland Town Redevelopment Commission on March 12 approved multiple voucher payments, including a $51,445.25 invoice to Bloomington Ford for a new police vehicle, and agreed to table the town’s appropriation report until next month.

The chair introduced the voucher packet and commissioners discussed specific invoices. Members identified two invoices for design and engineering from Crossroads and for work by Bob Glidden, which together total $21,008.67. Commissioners noted the county would reimburse a portion of those invoices. A motion to accept the Crossroads and William Barrett voucher packets was made, seconded, and approved by roll call.

When the Bloomington Ford invoice for $51,445.25 was presented, commissioners confirmed the commission had previously authorized up to $55,000 for the vehicle purchase. After a second, the commission approved payment. Commissioners discussed the remaining balance on the authorization and said any additional requests to outfit the vehicle should be presented separately; one member noted that Derek (mentioned in the packet) could return with a specific request to fund outfitting.

Separately, members noted the appropriation/financial report was missing from the packet and contained 2025 numbers; staff said the accounting for 2025 had not been closed and some funds had not yet appeared in the report. The commission agreed to table review until the clerk/treasurer’s office completes corrections and provides an updated appropriation report next month.

Members also discussed a quoted amount for ballistic shields that had not yet been received in the packet and asked that any such expenses be brought back with full documentation before funds are released. The meeting adjourned after noting one member would attend remotely on April 9.