Greenwood swears in two promoted fire officers; council reviews salary changes and hears resident concern about semi trucks

Mayor Mark Meyers and Fire Chief Jing Wash swore in two promoted Greenwood Fire Department officers during the April 6 meeting. Ian Garrison took the oath as lieutenant and Grant Gilbert as captain; both were congratulated by the mayor and council.

Controller Greg Wright presented Ordinance 2611, an amendment to the 2026 salary ordinance. Wright said the proposal would raise the city court part‑time assistant maximum hourly rate from $17 to $20 to improve recruitment and would create a salary matrix for planner positions with a top level of $77,500 for candidates with 10 or more years of experience. Wright said the change would allow the city to convert a part‑time planning position and create two full‑time planners to restore departmental capacity.

During the non‑agenda public comment period, resident Randy Good (1157 Park Boulevard South) urged the council to place “no semi traffic” signs along Sheep Road. Good cited Indiana figures he said showed 456 accidents involving large trucks in the state since January and 144 injuries from those incidents; he also cited early‑2026 enforcement figures for drivers and vehicles placed out of service. Councilors said they would check whether semis are already prohibited on Sheep Road.

Council also approved several routine CF1 compliance items and other miscellaneous motions unanimously. A councilor noted increased jet traffic locally and the sale of more than 10,000 gallons of Jet A fuel at the local airport.

The council took no immediate action on the sheep‑road signage request during the meeting and said staff would follow up.