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Residents split at Brownsburg meeting as some urge school funding and others oppose any payment
Summary
Public commenters at the Brownsburg joint meeting offered sharply different views: some urged approval of a short-term TIF payment to support schools and avoid a referendum, while others warned against diverting town funds; one caller asked for clearer contract language on page 4.
Public comment at the joint Town Council and Redevelopment Commission meeting produced a cross-section of views on the proposed allocation to the Brownsburg Community School Corporation. Supporters urged approval to avoid a referendum and to target funds to students; opponents said the town should not divert local funds.
Nancy Stinson told the bodies she favored prioritizing schools over park trails and said she would "put my hat in the school bucket and not in the park bucket." Rob Kendall urged immediate approval of the agreement, warned against returning to a referendum and described the TIF allocation as a way to track specific community betterments. By contrast, John Raybould said, "I don't think any money ought to go at all," and said he would be willing to lead a referendum effort if the council proceeded.
Jim Murphy raised contract concerns and asked staff to explain wording on page 4, which he read as limiting future town obligations and setting an end term of 05/31/2027. Town counsel (or staff counsel) later explained that the language is intentionally limited to a one-time payment and that future school requests would be considered case by case.
