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Topeka Redevelopment Commission approves READI payment, utility costs and lagoon dirt‑moving plan
Summary
At its July 8, 2024 meeting, the Topeka Redevelopment Commission approved prior minutes and clerk‑treasurer claims, authorized a $56,517.51 READI funds item for Club 720 on the claims list, approved utility installation costs and a Nipsco change order, and voted to move dirt at the Topeka Lagoon site; all motions passed unanimously.
TOPEKA, Ind. — The Topeka Redevelopment Commission on July 8 approved a series of routine but substantive items including a READI funds request listed on claims, utility installation costs tied to a land‑development project and a recommendation to move dirt at the Topeka Lagoon site.
The meeting, called to order by President Harold Gingerich at 5:30 p.m., opened with approval of the June 10 minutes. The Commission then approved clerk‑treasurer claims and a typographical correction to the signature block that corrected the spelling of Mark Webster’s name and formally marked Ray Folk as vice president.
Clerk‑Treasurer Lea Parks noted a READI (Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative) funds request from Club 720 Development Corporation for $56,517.51 and confirmed the request appeared on the claims list. The commission voted to approve the claims as presented. The motion to approve the claims and the signature correction was moved by Ray Folk and seconded by Adam Lambright; the vote was recorded as all ayes.
The Town Manager presented utility installation costs for a land development project: an electric installation cost of $117,164.20 and gas installation cost of $16,901.00. The manager also presented a change order reflecting a readjusted Nipsco cost of $12,589.32. The Commission approved the costs and the change order on a motion by Marlynn Mast, seconded by Ray Folk; the roll call was recorded as all ayes.
On a separate item, the Commission acted on a recommendation from the Town Council regarding the Topeka Lagoon site. Mark Webster moved, and Ray Folk seconded, approval to move dirt at the lagoon site per the council’s recommendation; the motion passed by unanimous vote.
Vice President Ray Folk moved to adjourn at 5:38 p.m.; the motion was seconded by Marlynn Mast and approved. The Commission noted the next general meeting is scheduled for Aug. 12, 2024, following the Town Council meeting.
Why it matters: The actions formalize payment and accounting steps tied to local economic development (Club 720) and approve utility installation and change‑order costs that affect a town land‑development project. The lagoon dirt‑moving decision implements a Town Council recommendation to advance site work at a visible local property.
What the record shows: Minutes and claims were approved; the Certificate of Excess Assessed Value was signed by President Gingerich and submitted to the county on June 17, 2024; motions approving the claims, utility costs and change order, and lagoon dirt work were all recorded as passing by unanimous “All Ayes” votes.
