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Clark County and New Carlisle officials outline water, housing and events; county funds second 4‑H youth educator
Summary
Clark County and City of New Carlisle officials told a Sept. 30 joint meeting about a funded second 4‑H youth educator, a water‑line extension that may serve Donnelsville, land‑bank development, new businesses opening and planned community events.
At the Sept. 30 special joint meeting, Clark County and New Carlisle officials provided local economic, infrastructure and community updates.
Clark County Commissioner Sasha Rittenhouse said the county funded a second 4‑H youth educator, Jeremy Eleman, whose focus will be at‑risk youth and collaboration with Jobs and Family Services and juvenile courts; she encouraged residents to reach out with 4‑H needs.
Ethan Harris reported that a water‑line extension along State Route 235 is nearing completion and could eventually provide service to Donnelsville. He said the county is coordinating with Habitat for Humanity on additional house builds near the former Madison Street school site and noted the Land Bank owns the former Twin Creeks parcel and that grant funding has supported local projects.
County officials also flagged a barrier to attracting some national retailers: New Carlisle currently does not permit alcohol sales, which would need approval to enable sit‑down restaurants that serve alcohol.
Clark County Auditor Hilary Hamilton said the 2025 property reappraisal is under way with about 54% of data review complete and that appraisers will visit properties; she also described a December‑to‑February rollout of DocuPet to streamline dog licensing.
Bethel Township’s Alec Ashbaugh described cleanup at Crystal Lakes, thanked local volunteer groups for cemetery fence removal work, and noted a township General Fund levy on the ballot. Chief Trusty (City of New Carlisle) reviewed community events including the Heritage of Flight Festival and a Fire Department open house for Fire Prevention Week; he said Taco Bell is expected to open in mid‑November and that McDonald’s recently opened.
Mayor Cook said two housing developments have broken ground and the city anticipates 500–600 new homes over the next ten years; he also previewed a busy City Council schedule that includes budget and CIP matters, union negotiations and a City Manager review.
No formal county or city actions were taken during the meeting; officials provided updates and encouraged community participation and public information follow‑up.
