PUBLIC NOTICES 05.08.2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
This is to inform you that the Morgan County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the Morgan County Administration Building located at 180 S. Main Street, Martinsville, Indiana to consider petition D-25-08.
This petition, submitted by Bradley Ford on behalf of Karen Wetzel, seeks approval to reduce the side yard and rear setback for an existing primary dwelling. The subject property is located at 4475 Upper Patton Park Road in Gregg Township, Morgan County, Indiana and is more particularly described as follows:
Lot Number Fifteen (15) Cottage 119 in Max Pollack Subdivision of part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 12 North, Range 1 West, as per plat thereof recorded in Deed Record 116 page 73 in the Office of the Recorder of Morgan County, Indiana.
Interested persons desiring to present their views regarding this request will be provided an opportunity at the above-mentioned time and place. Information regarding this petition can be examined at the Morgan County Planning Department, 180 S. Main Street, Suite 204, Martinsville, Indiana during regular business hours. Please be advised that meetings or petitions may be continued as needed. You are encouraged to contact the Planning Department at 765-342-1060 to make inquiries about the status of a petition.
Morgan County Board of Zoning Appeals
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Monrovia Town Council will have a public hearing on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 6:30pm to appropriate additional funds in the amount of $5900.00 to the LECE Operating Supply Fund (2228001220.000) for bullet proof vest and training recertifications, from the OPIOID Fund(1237)
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Monrovia Town Council will have a public hearing on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 6:30pm to amend ordinance 11-1999 that established the sewer rate. The amendment will focus on non-residential customers rates. We encourage you to attend the hearing to learn more about the proposed rates and share any comments or concerns. Following the hearing, the Town Council will consider adoption of the new rates.
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Eminence Community School Corporation 6764 SR42 North
Eminence, IN 46125
(765) 528-2101
Contract Addendum
Superintendent of Schools
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027
Employer and employee hereby agree, that the employer has provided and the employee has accepted the terms of the following additional fringe benefits.
- Contract Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027 (230 days per year)
- Base Salary, Stipends and Bonuses: The Superintendent’s base salary and stipends/bonuses shall be as follows:
Year 1 (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025): The Superintendent’s base salary will start at $85,000 commencing January 1, 2025. If the Superintendent during the first year of the contract is evaluated by the Board as highly effective, then the Superintendent will receive in January 2026 a one-time stipend/bonus in the sum of $3,000. If the Superintendent during the first year of the contract is evaluated by the Board as effective, then the Superintendent will receive in January 2026 a one-time stipend/bonus in the sum of $2,000.
Year 2 (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026): If there is any increase (one student or more) in the official ADM count in February 2026 compared to the official ADM count in February 2025, then after the February 2026 ADM count is finalized by the IDOE, the Superintendent’s base salary will be increased by $1,500 to $86,500. This base salary increase will be retroactively applied back to January 1, 2026. In addition, if there is any increase (one student or more) in the ADM count in February 2026 compared to the ADM count in February 2025, then after the February 2026 ADM count is officially finalized by the IDOE, the Superintendent will receive a one-time stipend/bonus in the sum of $1,500. In addition, If the Superintendent during the second year of the contract is evaluated by the Board as highly effective, then the Superintendent will receive in January 2027 a one-time stipend/bonus in the sum of $3,000. If the Superintendent during the second year of the contract is evaluated by the Board as effective, then the Superintendent will receive in January 2027 a one-time stipend/bonus in the sum of $2,000.
Year 3 (January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027): If there is a 5% increase in the official ADM count in February 2027 compared to the official ADM count in February 2026, then after the February 2027 ADM count is finalized by the IDOE, the Superintendent’s base salary will be increased by $1,500 to $88,000. This base salary increase will be retroactively applied effective
back to January 1, 2027. In addition, if there is a 5% increase in the ADM count in February 2027 compared to the ADM count in February 2026, then after the February 2027 ADM count is officially finalized by the IDOE, the Superintendent will receive a one-time stipend/bonus in the sum of $1,500. If the Superintendent during the third year of the contract is evaluated by the Board as highly effective, then the Superintendent will receive in January 2028 a one-time stipend/bonus in the sum of $3,000. If the Superintendent during the third year of the contract is evaluated by the Board as effective, then the Superintendent will receive in January 2028 a one-time stipend/bonus in the sum of $2,000.
- The Corporation will provide total cost of Health Insurance, less $1.00 deduction, per each contract year or the employee may choose to add the Health Insurance cost in their gross salary and set up a Section 125 deduction through payroll.
- The Corporation will provide total cost of Term Life Insurance, in the amount of $75,000.00 to employee, less $1.00 deduction, per each contract year. AD&D at double the life amount, less $1.00 deduction.
- The Corporation will provide total cost of Dental Insurance Benefits, less $1.00 deduction, per each contract year.
- The Corporation will provide total cost of Vision Insurance Benefits, less $1.00 deduction, each contract year.
- The Corporation will contribute a lump sum of $1,500.00 into the Retirement Annuity Program. The payment will be made at the end of each contract year. Payment will not be prorated for early resignation/termination, of any contract year. Payments are due into this account in December.
- The Corporation will provide Long Term Disability Insurance benefit, less $1.00 deduction. 9. The administrator shall be allowed participation in all School Corporation Fringe Benefit Programs available to certified personnel including 3% annuity salary match, unless changed by this addendum.
- The administrator is to be accorded all teacher vacation days, providing that all the responsibilities of the Superintendent are adequately fulfilled during those vacation periods and that the office is properly staffed.
- The administrator shall be allowed a total of thirteen (13) days for sick and personal business.
- The Corporation will provide the total cost of annual dues to the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents.
- Salary and benefits are to be reviewed annually.
- The Superintendent may transfer up to 90 unused sick leave days from his prior school employer.
The parties further agree that this contract addendum shall be incorporated in and become a part of the employment contract therefore existing between employer and employee.
SIGNED: ____________________________________
Date ______________ (Superintendent)
BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
This is to inform you that the Morgan County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the Morgan County Administration Building located at 180 S. Main Street, Martinsville, Indiana to consider petition D-25-06.
This petition, submitted by Eric Levin, seeks approval to build a detached garage across the center line of two adjacent lots. The subject property is referred to as Lots 251 and 252 on Lake Hart in Monroe Township, Morgan County, Indiana and is more particularly described as follows:
Lots Numbered 251 and 252 in Lake Hart Subdivision, a Subdivision in Monroe Township, as per plat thereof recorded in Deed Record 130, page 496, in the Office of the Recorder of Morgan County, Indiana.
Interested persons desiring to present their views regarding this request will be provided an opportunity at the above-mentioned time and place. Information regarding this petition can be examined at the Morgan County Planning Department, 180 S. Main Street, Suite 204, Martinsville, Indiana during regular business hours. Please be advised that meetings or petitions may be continued as needed. You are encouraged to contact the Planning Department at 765-342-1060 to make inquiries about the status of a petition.
Morgan County Board of Zoning Appeals
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CITY OF MARTINSVILLE PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City of Martinsville Plan Commission at City Hall, 59 South Jefferson Street, Martinsville, Indiana 46151 on Tuesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. on the property located at 1530-1560-1590, 1600 & 1630 S. Ohio St., Martinsville, IN 46151 being more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
FINAL PLAT DESCRIPTION FOR MARTINSVILLE OUTPARCEL RETAIL COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION:
Part of Section 9 and part of Section 4, Township 11 North, Range 1 East of the Second Principal Meridian, and part of the Lot numbered two (2) in Artesian Square Minor Plat, a subdivision in the City of Martinsville, recorded November 21, 2012 in the Office of the Recorder as Instrument Number 201212812, all in Morgan County Indiana, described as follows:
Commencing on the South right of way of Poston Road and the Northeast corner of said Lot 2, thence along the East line of said Lot 2, (the basis of bearing is Indiana State Plane West Zone, NAD83) South 00 degrees 26 minutes 32 seconds East 436.60 feet to a 5/8-inch rebar with yellow cap stamped “HIGBIE 20199967” set (hereafter “rebar with cap set”) at the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 85 degrees 54 minutes 46 seconds East 297.27 feet to a mag nail with washer stamped “HIGBIE 20100067” set (hereafter “mag nail set”) on the West right of way of Ohio Street; thence with said West right of way for the next eight (8) calls: 1.) South 09 degrees 18 minutes 46 seconds West 103.35 feet to a rebar with cap set; 2.) thence South 02 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds West 52.65 feet to a rebar with cap set; 3.) thence North 85 degrees 54 minutes 46 seconds East 12.59 feet; 4.) thence South 01 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds East 51.81 feet to a rebar with cap set; 5.) thence South 89 degrees 33 minutes 42 seconds West 29.71 feet to a 4-inch square concrete monument found flush; 6.) thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 44 seconds West 239.92 feet to a 4-inch square concrete monument found flush; 7.) thence North 85 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds East 27.94 feet to the East line of said Lot 2, said point being on a non-tangent curve to the right concave West with a radius of 1832.57 feet and a long chord that bears South 03 degrees 18 minutes 27 seconds West 50.18 feet; 8.) thence in a Southerly direction along said curve an arc length of 50.18 feet to the South line of said Lot 2; thence along said South line of Lot 2, South 85 degrees 58 minutes 03 seconds West 262.75 feet to a mag nail set; thence North 00 degrees 48 minutes 14 seconds West 50.72 feet to a rebar with cap set; thence continue North 00 degrees 48 minutes 14 seconds West 288.35 feet to a rebar with cap set; thence South 85 degrees 54 minutes 46 seconds West 15.72 feet to a rebar with cap stamped “Kimbley” found on the East line of said Lot 2; thence North 00 degrees 26 minutes 32 seconds West 153.10 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 2.939 acres (128025 square feet) more or less and subject to any easements and rights of way of record.
The complete application and file for this application is available for public inspection fifteen (15) days prior to hearing date, during regular working hours, at the Planning and Building Department, 110 West Morgan Street, Martinsville, Indiana 46151.
Interested persons appearing in favor of or in opposition to the application will be heard thereon by the Board.
This notice has been prepared by: Michael W. McBride
Dated: May 5, 2025
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STATE OF INDIANA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE NO 20250410 – IN0030902– D
DATE OF NOTICE: April 10, 2025
DATE RESPONSE DUE: May 12, 2025
The Office of Water Quality proposes the following DRAFT NPDES PERMIT:
Minor Renewal:
Echo Lake Mobile Home Community WWTP, Permit IN0030902, MORGAN COUNTY, 825 West Greencastle Road, Mooresville, IN. This minor semipublic wastewater treatment plant has an average design flow of 0.10 million gallons daily of treated sanitary wastewater into unnamed tributary to McCracken Creek via Outfall 001. Outfall 001 is located at Latitude: 39° 36′ 54″ N, Longitude: 86° 26′ 47″ W. Solids at the facility are hauled offsite. Permit Manager: Allie Gates at 317-232-5114 or agates1@idem.in.gov. Posted online at https://www.in.gov/idem/public-notices/.
PROCEDURES TO FILE A RESPONSE
You are hereby notified of the availability of a 30-day public comment period regarding the referenced draft permit, in accordance with IC 13-15-5-1. The application and draft permit documents are available for inspection at IDEM, Office of Water Quality, Indiana Government Center North – Room 1255, 100 N. Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, (copies 10¢ per page). The Draft Permit is posted online on the above-referenced IDEM public notice web page. A courtesy copy has also been sent via email to the local County Health Department. Please tell others whom you think would be interested in this matter. For more information about public participation including your rights & responsibilities, please see https://www.in.gov/idem/public-notices/. You may want to consult our online Citizens’ Guide to IDEM: https://www.in.gov/idem/resources/citizens-guide-to-idem/.
Comments: The proposed decision to issue a permit is tentative. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the draft permit. All comments must be delivered to IDEM or postmarked no later than the Response Due Date noted to be considered in the decision to issue a final permit. Deliver or mail all requests or comments to the attention of the Permit Manager at the above address.
To Request a Public Hearing: Any person may request a public hearing. A written request must be submitted to the above address on or before the Response Due Date. The written request shall include: the name and address of the person making the request, the interest of the person making the request, persons represented by the person making the request, the reason for the request and the issues proposed for consideration at the hearing. The Department will determine whether to hold a public hearing based upon the comments and therationale for the request. Public Notice of such a hearing will be circulated in at least one newspaper in the geographical area of the discharge and to those persons submitting comments and/or on the mailing list at least 30 days prior to the hearing.
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STATE OF INDIANA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE NO 20250416 – IN0109967– D
DATE OF NOTICE: April 16, 2025
DATE RESPONSE DUE: May 16, 2025
The Office of Water Quality proposes the following DRAFT NPDES PERMIT:
Minor Renewal:
State Convention of Baptists in Indiana – Highland Lakes Baptist Camp WWTP, Permit IN0109967, MORGAN COUNTY, 7605 State Road 39 North, Martinsville, IN. This minor semipublic wastewater treatment plant has an average design flow of 0.0243 million gallons daily of treated sanitary wastewater into an unnamed ditch to Highland Creek via Outfall 001. Outfall 001 is located at Latitude: 39° 32′ 00″ N, Longitude: 86° 27′ 16″ W. Solids at the facility are hauled away. Permit Manager: John Donnellan at 317-234-0865 or jdonnell@idem.in.gov. Posted online at https://www.in.gov/idem/public-notices/.
PROCEDURES TO FILE A RESPONSE
You are hereby notified of the availability of a 30-day public comment period regarding the referenced draft permit, in accordance with IC 13-15-5-1. The application and draft permit documents are available for inspection at IDEM, Office of Water Quality, Indiana Government Center North – Room 1255, 100 N. Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, (copies 10¢ per page). The Draft Permit is posted online on the above-referenced IDEM public notice web page. A courtesy copy has also been sent via email to the local County Health Department. Please tell others whom you think would be interested in this matter. For more information about public participation including your rights & responsibilities, please see https://www.in.gov/idem/public-notices/. You may want to consult our online Citizens’ Guide to IDEM: https://www.in.gov/idem/resources/citizens-guide-to-idem/. Comments: The proposed decision to issue a permit is tentative. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the draft permit. All comments must be delivered to IDEM or postmarked no later than the Response Due Date noted to be considered in the decision to issue a final permit. Deliver or mail all requests or comments to the attention of the Permit Manager at the above address. To Request a Public Hearing: Any person may request a public hearing. A written request must be submitted to the above address on or before the Response Due Date. The written request shall include: the name and address of the person making the request, the interest of the person making the request, persons represented by the person making the request, the reason for the request and the issues proposed for consideration at the hearing. The Department will determine whether to hold a public hearing based upon the comments and the rationale for the request. Public Notice of such a hearing will be circulated in at least one newspaper in the geographical area of the discharge and to those persons submitting comments and/or on the mailing list at least 30 days prior to the hearing.
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STATE OF INDIANA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE NO: 20250422 – IN0044474– F
DATE OF NOTICE: April 22, 2025
The Office of Water Quality has issued the following FINAL NPDES PERMIT:
Minor Renewal:
Eminence Community School Corporation WWTP, Permit IN0044474, MORGAN COUNTY, 6760 North State Road 42, Eminence, IN. This minor semipublic wastewater treatment plant has an average design flow of 0.0175 million gallons daily of treated sanitary wastewater into an unnamed tributary to Lake Ditch to Mill Creek via Outfall 001. Outfall 001 is located at Latitude: 39° 31′ 26″ N, Longitude: 86° 38′ 42″ W. Solids at the facility are hauled offsite. Permit Manager Sierra Ehlinger at 463-261-6979 or sehlinge@idem.in.gov. Posted online at https://www.in.gov/idem/public-notices/.
Notice of Right to Administrative Review
If you wish to challenge this Permit, you must file a Petition for Administrative Review with the Office of Administrative Law Proceedings (OALP) and serve a copy of the Petition upon IDEM. The requirements for filing a Petition for Administrative Review are found in IC 4-21.5-3-7, IC 13-15-6-1 and 315 IAC 1-3-2. A summary of the requirements of these laws is provided below.
A Petition for Administrative Review must be filed with the Office of Administrative Law Proceedings (OALP) within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this notice (eighteen (18) days if you received this notice by U.S. Mail), and a copy must be served upon IDEM. Addresses are:
Director
Office of Administrative Law Proceedings
Indiana Government Center North
100 North Senate Avenue – Room N802
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Commissioner
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Indiana Government Center North
100 North Senate Avenue – Room 1301
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
The Petition must contain the following information:
- The name, address and telephone number of each petitioner.
- A description of each petitioner’s interest in the Permit.
- A statement of facts demonstrating that each petitioner is: a. a person to whom the order is directed. b. aggrieved or adversely affected by the Permit. c. entitled to administrative review under any law.
- The reasons for the request for administrative review.
- The particular legal issues proposed for review.
- The alleged environmental concerns or technical deficiencies of the Permit.
- The Permit terms and conditions that the petitioner believes would be appropriate and would comply with the law.
- The identity of any persons represented by the petitioner.
- The identity of the person against whom administrative review is sought.
- A copy of the Permit that is the basis of the petition.
- A statement identifying petitioner’s attorney or other representative, if any.
Failure to meet the requirements of the law with respect to a Petition for Administrative Review may result in a waiver of your right to seek administrative review of the Permit. Examples are:
- Failure to file a Petition by the applicable deadline.
- Failure to serve a copy of the Petition upon IDEM when it is filed; or
- Failure to include the information required by law.
If you seek to have a Permit stayed during the Administrative Review, you may need to file a Petition for a Stay of Effectiveness. The specific requirements for such a Petition can be found in 315 IAC 1-3-2 and 315 IAC 1-3-2.1.
Pursuant to IC 4-21.5-3-17, OALP will provide all parties with Notice of any pre-hearing conferences, preliminary hearings, hearings, stays, or orders disposing of the review of this action. If you are entitled to Notice under IC 4-21.5-3-5(b) and would like to obtain notices of any pre-hearing conferences, preliminary hearings, hearings, stays, or orders disposing of the review of this action without intervening in the proceeding you must submit a written request to OALP at the address above. More information on the appeal review process is available on the website for the Office of Administrative Law Proceedings at http://www.in.gov/oalp.
