PUBLIC NOTICES 08.28.2025
PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Metropolitan School District of Martinsville is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of Construction Stormwater General Permit to discharge stormwater from construction activities associated with MSD Of Martinsville New Elementary School located at 3355 Centennial Road in Morgan County, Indiana. Run-off from the project site will be collected via storm sewer to onsite detention basin with an overflow to the drainage course south of Egbert Road. Questions or comments should be directed to Sara Huss at DLZ Indiana, LLC, 2211 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46615 (574) 236-4400.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL INCOME TAX ORDINANCE #
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Morgan County, Indiana, that the County Council will consider at the Lucille Sadler Room of the Morgan County Administrative Building 180 South Main Street, Martinsville, IN 46151 at 6:30 pm on September 9th, 2025, the following proposed ordinance regarding the local income tax imposed within Morgan County.
ORDINANCE MODIFYING LOCAL INCOME TAX RATES MORGAN COUNTY
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Council of Morgan County that a need now exists to modify the local income tax rates imposed in the following way:
| Allocation Rate Category | Existing LIT Rate | Proposed LIT Rate |
| Certified Shares (IC 6-3.6-6) | 1.1310% | 1.0510% |
| Public Safety (IC 6-3.6-6) | 0.3470% | 0.3470% |
| Economic Development (IC 6-3.6-6) | 0.2000% | 0.2000% |
| Property Tax Relief Rate (IC 6-3.6-5) | 1.0020% | 1.0020% |
| Special Purpose Rate (IC 6-3.6-7- ) | % | % |
| Correctional or Rehabilitation Facilities (IC 6-3.6-6-2.7) | 0.0400% | 0.1200% |
| Emergency Medical Service (IC 6-3.6-6-2.8) | % | % |
| Staff Expenses for State Judicial System (IC 6-3.6-6-2.9) | % | % |
| Acute Hospital Care (IC 6-3.6-6-2.9) | % | % |
| Homestead Property Tax Replacement Credits (IC 6-3.6-6-3.1) | % | % |
| Property Tax Credit Allocation Categories (IC 6-3.6-5-6) | Existing Percent
of Revenue |
Proposed Percent
of Revenue |
| All Property Tax Allocation Categories | 95% | 95% |
| 1% Allocation Type:
Homesteads eligible for a credit under IC 6-1.1-20.6-7.5. |
5% | 5% |
| 2% Allocation Type
Residential property, agricultural land, long term care property, and other tangible property eligible for a credit under IC 6-1.1-20.6-7.5. |
% | % |
| 3% Allocation Type
Nonresidential real property, personal property, and other tangible property eligible for a credit under IC 6-1.1-20.6-7.5. |
% | % |
| Residential property, as defined in IC 6-1.1-20.6-4. | % | % |
| Qualified Residential Property
Refers to any of the following, apartment complex, homestead, or residential rental property5 |
% |
The expenditure rate includes a rate associated with a levy freeze rate previously imposed under the former local option income tax statutes.
| Total Certified Shares Rate | Existing LIT Rate | Proposed LIT Rate |
| Certified Shares (IC 6-3.6-6) | 1.1310% | 1.0510% |
Breakdown of Certified Shares and Levy Freeze
| Allocation Rate Category | Existing LIT Rate | Proposed LIT Rate |
| Certified Shares (IC 6-3.6-6) | 1.0000% | 1.0000% |
The levy freeze rate after adoption will be as follows:
| Local Income Tax Type | Existing Rate | Proposed Rate |
| Levy Freeze Rate | 0.1310% | 0.0510% |
After the public hearing, the Morgan County Council may take action on the proposed ordinance. There is no remonstrance opportunity on any action taken on the proposed ordinance.
The public hearing identified above is the taxpayer’s opportunity to express concerns and ask questions on the proposed ordinance.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2025.
Morgan County Council
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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 Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the Morgan County Administration Building located at 180 S. Main Street, Martinsville, Indiana to consider a petition submitted by David S. Young.
Petition D-25-16 is a development standard variance request to reduce the front yard setback for a garage addition to 25 feet. The subject property is located at 7095 Beech Grove Road in Clay Township, Morgan County, Indiana and is more particularly described as follows:
Thirty-nine (39) rods South of the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 13 North, Range 1 East, 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
This is to inform you that the Morgan County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the Morgan County Administration Building located at 180 S. Main Street, Martinsville, Indiana to consider apetition submitted by Tony Hadley.
Petition D-25-17 is a development standard variance request to allow construction of a single-family residence across the center lot line of two adjacent lots. The subject property is located at 0 N. Back Street, approximately 150 feet south of 6544 N. Back Street in Adams Township, Morgan County, Indiana and is more particularly described as follows:
Lots Numbered 9 and 10, in Block Number 5, in Jacob Surber’s Addition, an addition in Morgan County, Indiana, the Plat of which is recorded in Deed Book 28, page 538, 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 thispetition 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 TO TAXPAYERS OF PROPOSED ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE TAXPAYERS OF MORGAN COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT THE MORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING PLACE AT 6:30 P.M. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT IN EXCESS OF THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2025. SPECIAL CUMULATIVE FIRE FUND (8691) $75,244 LINE ITEM 385 MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES.
TAXPAYERS APPEARING AT THE MEETING SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD. APPROPRIATIONS, AS FINALLY MADE WILL BE REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE. THE BOARD WILL MAKE A WRITTEN DETERMINATION AS TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE APPROPRIATIONS MADE WITHIN (15) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ACTION TAKEN.
DES. #: 2002995
LEGAL NOTICE PLANNED IMPROVEMENT
The Board of Morgan County Commissioners have developed preliminary plans for the proposed replacement of Morgan County Bridge No. 29 carrying Mahalasville Road over Indian Trace Creek. The project is located on Mahalasville Road in Morgan County, Indiana, approximately 0.30 mile (1,584 feet) west of Hassetown Road. It is within Jackson Township, on the 1998 Morgantown, IN, USGS Topographic Quadrangle, in Section 33, Township 11 North, Range 2 East.
The project includes replacing the existing bridge and reconstructing the approach roadway. A three span concrete reinforced slab structure will be constructed. The substructure units will be integral end bents and wall piers. The bridge will have a clear roadway width of 30.0 feet with reinforced concrete approach slabs. The bridge will carry two 11.0 foot travel lanes and two 4.0 foot shoulders. Bridge rail will be installed and the out-to-out coping width will be 33 feet. The proposed structure is sized to improve the existing hydraulic opening. The proposed structure will have a length of 51.75 feet. The integral end bents and pier caps will be constructed on deep pile foundations and protected by riprap. The roadway profile grade will be maintained.
Standard transition, approach, and terminal railing with an end treatment will be installed in the southeast, northwest, and northeast quadrants. The southwest quadrant will consist of a transition and a curved w- beam terminal end treatment. Full depth pavement reconstruction will extend approximately 135 feet west from the centerline of the structure and 140 feet east from the centerline of the structure. The proposed roadway will consist of two paved 11 foot travel lanes and two 4.33 paved shoulders. The alignment and profile grade will support a 55 mph design speed. The drainage in each quadrant of the project will flow into Indian Trace Creek maintaining the existing drainage pattern. The existing ditch in the southwest quadrant will be reconstructed, and a ditch in the southeast quadrant will be constructed to obtain positive roadside drainage.
Mahalasville Road will be closed to traffic during construction and a marked detour route will be placed to maintain traffic. The detour route will utilize Whetstine Road and Old Railroad Road. The detour route is approximately 6.75 miles in length and will be in place 12 months. Access to all properties will be maintained throughout construction. Project stakeholders including local school corporation(s) and emergency services will be notified of potential closures and/or detours prior to any construction.
Construction of the project will require approximately 0.78 acre of new permanent right-of-way and 0.004 acre of temporary right-of-way with an estimated cost of $ 1,679,000. Federal and states funds are to be utilized for the construction of the project. The Federal Highway Administration and INDOT have agreed that this project falls within the guidelines of a Categorical Exclusion (CE) Level 2 environmental document with no significant impacts to wetlands. Preliminary design plans along with the CE Level 2 are available for review at the following locations:
- Morgan County Highway Department, 5400 Blue Bluff Road, Martinsville, Indiana 46151 (317) 831-7989
- United Consulting, 8440 Allison Pointe Boulevard, Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 (317) 895 – 2585
- Online location: https://tinyurl.com/muxd5eyt
Morgan County will mail project documents upon request.
All interested persons may request a public hearing be held and/or express their concerns by submitting comments to the attention of Michael Oliphant (United Consulting, 317 895-2585 or mike.oliphant@ucindy.com) on or before Monday, September 15, 2025.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons and/or groups requiring project information be made available in alternative formats are encouraged to contact the INDOT (Specific District) for the arrangement and coordination of services. Please contact Michael Oliphant, United Consulting (317-895-2585 and mike.oliphant@ucindy.com). In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, persons and/or groups requiring project information be made available in another language are encouraged to contact Michael Oliphant, United Consulting (317-895-2585 and mike.oliphant@ucindy.com).
This notice is published in compliance with: 1) Code of Federal Regulations, Title 23, Section 771 (CFR 771.111(h)(1) stating, “Each state must have procedures approved by the FHWA to carry out a public involvement/public hearing program.”; 2) 23 CFR 450.210(a)(1)(ix) stating, “Provide for the periodic review of the effectiveness of the public involvement process to ensure that the process provides full and open access to all interested parties and revise the process, as appropriate.”; and 3) The INDOT Project Development Public Involvement Procedures approved by the Federal Highway Administration on July 7, 2021. Federal Highway Administration on July 7, 2021
