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Council moves to restart annexation planning for utility customers; working meetings planned
Summary
Sunman council agreed to reinitiate annexation planning of properties already receiving town utilities, schedule working meetings to map phases and timelines, and to notify Dearborn County as part of the annexation process.
Council discussed reviving an annexation initiative to bring utility customers currently served by the town into municipal boundaries. Members reviewed the process requirements (multiple public contacts and hearings) and debated a phased approach: complete phase 1 contiguous properties first, then consider a second phase. Staff noted prior notices to Dearborn County and recommended reengaging county commissioners as the process proceeds.
The chair clarified that the town's obligation in an annexation is to provide service and a timeline for connecting to sewer and trash collection; the council does not necessarily compel immediate hookup but must document service availability in annexation materials. Members instructed staff to schedule working meetings to identify the maximum area targeted for annexation and to prepare public-notice steps described in state annexation rules. No final annexation ordinance was adopted; the council authorized further work and scheduled follow-up meetings.
