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Council reads trail-fund ordinance by title, schedules waterworks public hearing; DORA filing discussed
Summary
Council read Ordinance 26-1443 by title to establish the Woodburn Trail Project Fund and scheduled a public hearing on the Preliminary Engineering Report for the waterworks SRF loan for the June 1 meeting; members also discussed a DORA filing for the August car show and approved warrants and minutes.
The Woodburn Common Council moved to read Ordinance 26-1443 by title only and set it for second reading at the next meeting.
"Ordinance 26-1443, an ordinance of the city of Woodburn, Indiana Common Council establishing the Woodburn Trail Project Fund 2403," was read aloud by a meeting participant after the council voted to read the ordinance by title only. The council approved the reading by voice and placed the ordinance on the agenda for a subsequent meeting for second reading and further consideration.
Council members also discussed a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the waterworks project and agreed the city must hold a public hearing to present the project before pursuing a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan. The hearing will be advertised in the paper and was scheduled for the next meeting on June 1 (the first meeting in June) to allow public comment prior to any loan application.
Members discussed a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) application and a map staff prepared; the council instructed staff to file paperwork with the state and said they want the DORA finalized before the August 22 car show. The council noted DORA status is permanent until changed and that hours and participating establishments can be set by ordinance and public process.
Routine administrative business was handled: the council moved to approve the minutes from the prior meeting and approved warrants for payroll and vendors after discussion of a few invoice items and equipment purchases, including five new police radios. No further formal approvals on ordinances or loan applications occurred at the meeting; staff were directed to advertise and prepare for the public hearing and to bring back the ordinance for second reading.
