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Votes at a glance: Franklin Township Council adopts SID budget, assessment roll and multiple ordinances; approves warrants
Summary
At its Feb. 24 meeting the council adopted the Hamilton Street Special Improvement District budget and assessment roll, approved an easement ordinance for pipeline valve replacement at Castleton Park, adopted several other ordinances and approved warrants totaling $2,971,546.65. The manager also announced the forthcoming permanent appointment of the public safety director.
The Franklin Township Council took several formal actions on Feb. 24, 2026.
- Resolution 26-101: Adopted the Hamilton Street Special Improvement District (SID) 2026 budget (vote recorded as yes by attending council members). - Resolution 26-102/26-103: Adopted the Hamilton Street SID 2026 assessment roll after a brief public hearing; one resident requested clearer public posting of assessment updates and was invited to serve on the advisory board. - Ordinance 4495-26: Adopted an easement and temporary easement at Castleton Park to allow replacement of aging pipeline valves with remotely actuated equipment; officials said the project improves safety by enabling remote shutoff and reduces the need for manual access across a roadway and flood-prone area. - Approvals and warrants: Council approved warrants totaling $2,971,546.65 for town expenditures presented Feb. 24.
All recorded votes on these calendar items were recorded as affirmative by the council members present. The township manager announced he will appoint Acting Public Safety Director Mr. Frederick as permanent director tomorrow; council applause followed but the appointment was not voted at this meeting.
Details and next steps: the SID advisory board has openings and encourages public involvement; the Castleton Park easement is part of a larger pipeline safety project; and staff will post SID materials and continue public outreach on redevelopment and assessment topics.
