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Residents urge INDOT participation, cleanup help and better developer communication during Gibson County public comment
Summary
Public commenters asked commissioners to publicize an INDOT Broadway project meeting, raised ongoing illegal dumping and cleanup needs, and urged clearer communication with Toyota on infrastructure and taxpayer impacts.
During the public comment period on June 2, residents and local organizations raised several community concerns and event notices.
Patty Vanov, representing the Gibson County Chamber of Commerce, asked the public to attend an INDOT meeting about the Broadway project tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. at Princeton High School and announced upcoming ribbon cuttings and the county’s July 4 parade plans. "If you would like to participate in that, anybody can participate," Vanov said, directing listeners to the chamber website for details.
Randy Hall, a resident of Francisco, described recurring illegal dumping in parts of the county — including tires found dumped on a riverbank — and urged the county to assist with cleanups or coordinate with Oakland City for organized efforts. Commissioners acknowledged the persistent problem and said they would raise the issue with solid‑waste staff and local municipalities.
Larry Me of Fort Branch, speaking for "Gibson County taxpayers," urged stronger communications with Toyota and argued that large developers should pay for infrastructure improvements to avoid putting additional burden on taxpayers. He suggested that company-funded improvements could help repair community relations.
What happens next: Commissioners said they would mention the dumping reports at solid‑waste meetings, and staff will continue outreach on developer coordination; INDOT public meeting details were provided to the public by the Chamber of Commerce.
