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Council conditionally moves forward with voluntary annexation of two West Woodyard Road parcels

Ellettsville Town Council · July 29, 2026
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Summary

On second reading the council approved a voluntary annexation ordinance for two parcels totaling about 47.86 acres on West Woodyard Road, contingent on township approval. The plan commission had provided a unanimous favorable recommendation.

On second reading the council approved Ordinance 2026-12 to annex two parcels at 5326 and 5328 West Woodyard Road (approximately 47.86 acres) into the town; planning staff (S12) said the Plan Commission had given a unanimous favorable recommendation on July 9. The council made the approval conditional on township approval and noted the township intends to meet in the first week of August to consider the matter.

Planning staff recommended the parcels be designated agricultural on annexation and noted they will be located in Council Ward 5. Council members discussed timing and the need to withhold final recording or publication of the annexation until the township acts, per staff advice. The motion passed on roll-call vote.