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Sunbury council approves annexation and several routine measures; mayor proclaims appreciation day for departing officer
Summary
At the April 15 meeting Sunbury Council approved the annexation of a 95.982-acre Weaver parcel and passed routine resolutions including creation of a mayor's court special projects fund; the council also issued a proclamation honoring Officer Steve Alexander on his retirement.
Sunbury City Council handled a mix of routine business April 15, approving an annexation ordinance, adopting several resolutions and presenting a retirement proclamation for a longtime officer.
Annexation approved: On third reading, Ordinance 2026.07 — accepting a petition to annex approximately 95.982 acres in Trenton Township owned by Edgel E. Weaver and Michelle L. Weaver (trustees) — passed by unanimous roll call (6-0). Several residents had urged council to reject annexation during public comment; council members proceeded with the vote and approved the ordinance.
Other votes and actions at a glance: - Resolution 2026.09 (mayor's court special projects fund) — adopted on third reading by roll call (6-0). - Resolution 2026.08 (capital projects fund for roadway improvements near Kintner Crossing) — discussed (second reading) for future funding; no final vote recorded at the meeting. - Resolution 2026.10 (temporary flow monitoring and sewer capacity evaluation services with Burgess & Niple) — introduced/second reading; authorization details recorded in packet. - Resolution 2026.11 (GIS administration and support services) — second reading; contract details presented. - Ordinance 2026.08 (final plat for Kintner Crossing, section two) and Ordinance 2026.09 (award of Little Walnut Creek Interceptor Phase 2A contract to Dirt Dog Excavating LLC) were on the agenda as second/third readings and under committee consideration.
Proclamation: Mayor Joe St. John read a proclamation honoring Officer Steve Alexander, who retires from active duty April 17, 2026 and will continue with the department as a civilian IT support and policy analyst. The mayor proclaimed April 17, 2026 as Steve Alexander Appreciation Day in Sunbury.
Procedure and next meeting: Council recorded routine committee reports and a city-manager update on market conditions and public-works projects. The meeting adjourned after unanimous consent. Council’s next meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
