PUBLIC NOTICES 12.11.2025
ORDER
Date: 12/5/25
Homeowner: Rose Marie Gaskins
Mortgage Company: N/A
Address: 3068 W. Hinshaw Road
Pursuant to IC 36-7-9-5(a)(7) and Monrovia ordinances 151.01-151.08:
You are being notified that your property is in violation of the Indiana Unsafe Building Code.Â
Specifically:Â
- Multiple piles of debris scattered throughout the premises.Â
- The structure is severely damaged by fire and is unsafe for entry.Â
- The foundation shows signs of deterioration, compromising structural integrity.Â
- The center support beam is unsound, further increasing the risk of collapse.Â
- The building and surrounding area are unsafe for entry or pedestrian access.
You are hereby ordered to perform the following work immediately: Complete demolition and removal of the remaining residential structure and all related structures on the property along with removal of all property, junk, trash, debris and remnants from the property.Â
You have until 1/5/26 to complete the repairs
A hearing is required, and will be held on January 13th, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Monrovia Government Center in front of the Monrovia Plan Commission, you are entitled to appear at the hearing with or without legal counsel, present evidence, cross-examine opposing witnesses, and present arguments.
Failure to comply with this order, and if the Monrovia Plan Commission finds that there has been a willful failure to comply, the Monrovia Plan Commission can impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000). The Monrovia Plan Commission may impose one (1) or more additional civil penalties in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) per civil penalty. An additional civil penalty may be imposed if the hearing authority finds that:
(1) significant work on the premises to comply with the affirmed order has not been accomplished; and
(2) the premises have a negative effect on property values or the quality of life of the surrounding area or the premises require the provision of services by local government in excess of the services required by ordinary properties.
Failing to pay the fines will result in a judgment being sought against you and a lien placed on the property.  If the Town is forced to act on this Order and complete the work as ordered, you will be liable for the fees and costs associated with the work pursuant to IC 36-7-9-7. Failure to pay those fees and costs will also result in a judgment being sought against you and a lien placed on the property. The outstanding amounts due will also be reported to the County Auditor and placed on the tax duplicate for the property as a Special Assessment.
Before selling or transferring any interest in the property, you are required to supply full information regarding this order to a person who takes or agrees to take a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises before transferring or agreeing to transfer that interest; and you must, within five (5) days after transferring or agreeing to transfer a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises, supply the enforcement authority with written copies of:
(A) the full name, address, and telephone number of the person taking a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises; and
(B) the legal instrument under which the transfer or agreement to transfer the substantial property interest is accomplished.
Enforcement Authority: Monrovia Building Inspector, George Edward Menzel Jr, 3024 W. Hinshaw Rd, Monrovia, IN, 46157. 317-371-0514Â
As an alternative to seeking a determination of abandonment under any other statute:
(1) the executive of a county, city, or town that has jurisdiction in the location of a property may petition a court for a determination that the property is abandoned; or
(2) an enforcement authority, as defined by IC 36-7-9-2, may seek a determination from a hearing authority under IC 36-7-9. The hearing authority may make a determination of abandonment using the standards set forth in IC 32-30-10.6-5 after notice to the owner and a hearing under IC 36-7-9-7.
Sincerely,
George Edward Menzel Jr
Building Inspector
Town of Monrovia, Indiana
townmanager@monrovia.in.gov; 317-996-6114 ext 1
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Martinsville Civil City, Morgan County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers will consider Salary Ordinance 2025-1900 at the Council Chambers, City Hall (59 S. Jefferson Street, Martinsville, IN 46151) at 6:00 o’clock p.m., on the 16th day of December 2025 at the Park Board Meeting.
Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. Â
Dated: December 3, 2025
Benjamin K Merida – Clerk Treasurer
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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 5:00 P.M. MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025, WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN EXCESS OF THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2025. GENERAL FUND (1000) $1,500.00, 1000.21100.00000.0275 JURY ADMINISTRATOR SUPPLIES, $1,000.00, 1000.36100.00000.0275 JURY ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUND (1151) $110,000.00, 1151.49002.00000.0000 AMBULANCE LEASE PURCHASE RAINY DAY FUND (1186) $271,848.00, 1186.44191.00000.0068 ADMIN BLDG BOILER REPLACEMENT. 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.Â
PUBLISH: DECEMBER 11, 2025 LINDA PRUITT MORGAN COUNTY CORRESPONDENT MORGAN COUNTY AUDITOR
