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Plainfield council adopts multiple ordinances, approves transfers and annexation; crosswalk bids opened
Summary
At its June 22 meeting the Plainfield Town Council adopted several ordinances and resolutions, approved a transfer of appropriations, annexed the Tinoco property, opened bids for the US‑40/Vandalia crosswalk, and adopted updated parks code provisions addressing e-bikes and fireworks.
The Plainfield Town Council on June 22 approved a package of routine and substantive items: two resolutions, multiple ordinances (including annexation and code updates), and several procedural votes. The council also opened bids for a US‑40/Vandalia Boulevard crosswalk and appointed a bid review committee.
Key outcomes: the council adopted Resolution No. 2026‑21 (Transfer of Appropriations) and Resolution No. 2026‑22 (setting a public hearing date for dedication of real property to public right‑of‑way). It approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 19‑2026 (additional appropriations for Hendricks County Communications Center and stormwater funds), adopted Ordinance No. 14‑2026 (Tinoco Property annexation) and Ordinance No. 15‑2026 (amendments to Town Code chapters including parks rules and regulations, Chapter 97). The council also approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 18‑2026 (rezoning for Plainfield Christian Church) and the first of three readings for Ordinance No. 20‑2026 (all‑way stop at Buchanan Street and Carr Road).
On procurement, staff opened two bids for the US‑40/Vandalia Blvd. crosswalk: Morphey Construction at $1,069,000 and Milestone Contractors at $1,076,702.67; an engineer’s estimate was $1,227,449.63. President Brandgard appointed a bid review committee (Tom Kingseed, Scott Singleton, Mark Butler) to evaluate and return a recommendation.
Public comment and parks code: resident Teresa Marciando urged stronger enforcement and maintenance at Franklin Park, citing fireworks, motorbikes on trails and mold in dog‑water stations. Staff and council noted that Ordinance No. 15‑2026 (which the council adopted that night) includes parks rules addressing e‑bikes, fireworks and enforcement procedures; Mr. McKee said ordinance adoption will permit staff to pursue software and enforcement tools.
Votes at a glance: consent agenda adopted (motion Mr. Angle; second Mr. Kingseed; roll call all yes); Resolution No. 2026‑21 adopted (motion Mr. Angle; final second recorded by Mr. Kingseed; roll call recorded unanimous among voting members present); Resolution No. 2026‑22 adopted (mover Mr. Bridget; second Mr. Kingseed; unanimous); Ordinance No. 19‑2026 adopted on second reading (mover Mr. Kingseed; second Mr. Bridget; unanimous); Ordinance No. 14‑2026 and No. 15‑2026 adopted on third reading (movers and seconds as recorded; unanimous). The meeting concluded with council wishing residents a safe Fourth of July and a motion to adjourn.
What happens next: staff will report back on bid review recommendations for the crosswalk, implement the adopted code updates, and follow up on resident park concerns as enforcement tools are rolled out.
