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Council OKs cemetery mowing contract, debates early-access deposit for community center
Summary
Poseyville council approved a cemetery mowing contract at $800 per mowing, voted to retain security deposits for early-access decorating (2-1), and heard community-service announcements including a May 9 dumpster for the town-wide yard sale and golf cart inspections.
The Poseyville Town Council approved a cemetery mowing contract with Chris Schillinger at $800 per mowing after two companies withdrew their bids.
The council also considered Community Center rental access after an unauthorized early-access incident. Clerk-Treasurer Jodie Rankin proposed implementing a fee or retaining the security deposit to deter unauthorized early access; Council President Justin Rutledge moved to retain the deposit when early access is granted for decorating, Randy Rankin seconded and the motion passed by roll-call vote: Justin Rutledge (yes), Mike Baehl (no), Randy Rankin (yes).
On parks matters, Mrs. Rankin asked permission to repair and paint shelter boards at Town Park; council members Mike Baehl and Randy Rankin volunteered to replace and paint the boards. Rankin also said she would contact the school corporation to see if a small amount of rubber mulch might be available for the park.
Marshal Carter reported routine police business and several community-service items: a 40-yard dumpster will be available at the Posey County Recycle Center during the Town-wide Yard Sale on May 9, 2026, and Carter will conduct golf-cart inspections at the Community Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on that day. "The year displayed on the tag indicates the renewal year," Carter said about golf-cart registrations. Carter also raised the idea of an ordinance on e-bikes and e-scooters but noted state law covers recreational items and the council took no action.
Public-comment input from HVG on Farmington Ridge (mailbox bank placement, subdivision sign and future streetlights) was referred to Farrar for utility locates and marking; the council requested on-site markings before further consideration at the May meeting.
