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Whiteland council: votes at a glance — waivers, contracts and disclosures approved
Summary
At its regular meeting, the Whiteland Town Council approved a series of procedural and contractual items, including a stormwater waiver for the high school, engineering validation services, a unified development ordinance contract, and professional services for the street‑garage rebuild; roll-call tallies are listed below.
Whiteland — During Monday’s council meeting, Whiteland’s elected members approved several motions spanning planning, engineering and procurement. Below are the outcomes and relevant details as recorded in the meeting.
Votes at a glance
- Conflict disclosure acceptance (Carl Nartzer, Summit Response Group LLC): Motion to accept disclosure; roll call recorded as 5–0 in favor. The disclosure noted a potential relationship though no town contract exists at present.
- Voucher packet (April): Motion to approve vouchers passed on a roll call (5–0).
- WCHS Phase 5 stormwater waivers: Council approved the redevelopment/construction waivers that had already been granted by the Johnson County Drainage Board; roll call 5–0.
- HWC engineering validation (water audit): Council approved an agreement with HWC to validate the town’s water‑loss audit for a fee of $1,500; roll call 5–0. Staff indicated the audit validation is due in July and recommended paying from the lottery fund.
- Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) contract with Code Crafters: Council authorized entering a professional services agreement (approximate fee $60,000) for a consolidated UDO, subject to standard contract terms including editable deliverables and progress payments; motion passed by roll call.
- Street garage mechanical/design and construction administration (Etekica): Council authorized town staff to sign a professional services agreement not to exceed $45,000 to complete MEP design and construction services for the tornado‑damaged street garage, subject to legal review and insurance reimbursement; motion approved 5–0.
- Retire and auction surplus back truck: Council approved retiring the 25+‑year vehicle and moving it to auction (silent bid or auction house) by roll call (5–0).
- Disclosure statements: Council accepted multiple disclosure statements for the record (various staff and volunteer firefighter relationships). Legal counsel flagged possible nepotism policy clarifications and asked for follow‑up review; council accepted the filings for now.
What happens next: Several approved items require follow‑up (contract finalization, legal review, insurance coordination and appropriations). The council also asked staff to bring back more detailed cost/appropriation information for capital projects, including the water‑tank cleaning proposal and ongoing street‑garage work.
