AGENDA- 10 November 2026 Dearborn County BZA Meeting

 BOARD OF ZONING & APPEALS AGENDA

 Tuesday, November 10th, 2026

 A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

B. ROLL CALL

 C. ACTION ON MINUTES—NONE

 D. OLD BUSINESS TO BE REOPENED – NONE

 E. OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED TO REMAINED TABLED-NONE

 F. NEW BUSINESS 

1. Request: D.S. Variance for 100% reduction of landscaper requirement on the west property line Applicant/Owner: Maxwell Construction/Whitewater Processing LLC Site Location: 28075 Moore Drive Legal: Sec 10/15, T7, R1 Parcel: #15-01-15-100-004.000-006; #15-01-10-400-033.000-006 Township: Harrison Size: 90 +/- Acres Zoning: Industrial (I)

 2. Request: Variance of Use to run a welding shop in Agriculture Homestead Applicant/Owner Seig Surveying/Rick & Gail Walter Site Location: 5664 Bischoff Hill Road Legal: Sec. 7, T7, R1 Parcel: #15-01-07-200-005.000-018 Township: Logan Size: 87.64 +/- Acres Zoning: Agriculture Homestead (AH) 

3. Request: Variance of Use to run an automobile light installation business Applicant/Owner: Jason Willoughby Site Location: 9330 SR 48 Legal: Sec. 33, T6, R2 Parcel: #15-05-33-100-006.001-019 Township: Manchester Size: 1.219 +/- Acres Zoning: Agriculture Homestead (AH)

ADMINISTRATIVE -None

Board of Zoning Appeals Appointing Authority Dates of Term 

Phil Darling, Chairman Appointed by Commissioners 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027 

Russell Beierdorfer, Vice Chairman Appointed by Plan Commission 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027 

Mark Lehmann Appointed by Commissioners 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027 

Andrea Shuter Appointed by Council 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2029 

Alan Miller Appointed by Commissioners 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2029

5 November 2026 Dearborn County Regional Sewer District Meeting Notes

 5 November 2026 Dearborn County Regional Sewer District Meeting Notes

Present:

Steve Renihan, President, Brett Fehrman, Doug Baer, Jeff Bittner, Steward Cline, Russell Beiersdorder, and Jeff Stenger

Board Attorney - Frank Kramer

Also present: Christy and Kevin of Hrezo Engineering, Jeff Meinders and Doug Price 

Renihan read the Public Access Statement as legally required.

Minutes: October minutes approved with corrections.

Public : Moores Hill official said Moores Hill is annexing 2 parcels and proceeding with the Dollar Store. It is a voluntary annexation. They need to release that part of DCRSD territory to Moores Hill per Doug Baer. They need that to get thru zoning office too. 

Stenger moved to send a letter to Planning and Zoning stating they have no problem with the annexation of these 2 parcels. (stated both parcel numbers for the letter. 2nded -Approved.

Project Updates: Christy and Kevin

Guilford- Pay application #11 - $114,376.75 for 16 grinder pump installations. APPROVED

Change order #17  for natural generator and remote access and lab equipment. Needed to make program adjustments. Includes transfer switch too.  $121,920.17- APPROVED

Meinders explained how that SCADA system worked. Cline was asking about the Ohio Valley Gas costs. (Talk to Matthew Watkins per Stenger) To be determined. Elevation is- 491 ft. Think rodent guards need to be in place.  They cause a lot of damage. 

Baer- $467,000 left in Guilford account.

Discussion regarding agricultural tiles to drain clean water in area.

High Ridge WWTP -Christy and Kevin got a walk thru of plant. Both pumps are working there. The lift station at trailer park working and recalibrated. No new findings from IDEM and their violation has been addressed. 2:30 PM at Hrezo Office on Nov 12th with IDEM. Renihan will be there. An action plan will be submitted before that meeting. Documentation is being prepared by Christy. I and I reporting and Maintaining for a year etc will be in the compliance plan. You have. To follow it for as long as their agreed order states per Kevin. I and I is the big dollar violation problem. 

Meinders said Aurora is working on their 30 day test on this I and I. As long as we have a plan and action IDEM will like that. Clean up the facility before this also. Landscaping clean up. Meinders crew will do that. 

The trailer park is Mike Noel’s. DCRSD has a bulk meter reader there. Over 50 yr old clay tile - about 2000 ft long- is there. In 2018- it was TVed and smoke tested.  

How are we doing on pressure on Mt Tabor Rd?- Renihan wants them to check this. They need an operational manual for the IDEM review. Asset management plan. Operation agreement needs to be written. 

Kramer asked who designed the plant- It was Tom Quinn Engineering - who closed office years ago and is deceased. So will have to have Superintendent recreate the operational manual for High Ridge. Goal is to have it computerized and in paper form manuals at plants. 

High Ridge west Expansion -

Serenity Ridge- Renihan noted Sacksteder and Webb have sign on Henderson and building starting— served by Crossroads per Baer.  

Moores Hill- none

Dillsboro- 14-15 people to hook up on Lake Dilldear. Cline thinks there are bills still fr filling station etc. Baer wants the to get bills in so he can close accounts at the end of this year. 

Stenger- $34,462 for by-pass generator was discussed at last meeting. Christy said pressure is not issue- the length of line is issue. Meinders-Talking about the gas station. It’s a busy gas station. Lots of Generacs back up generators out there promoted by REMC. Meinders checking with REMC to see if that will work out there at Dilldear. Will look at this in future after numbers come in from Christy and Meinders. Cline wants to let the system run bit and see how it works first. 

New Business: none

Office Update: Kelly- 17 deposits for new hookups. Dillsboro had 4 summer meters. Aurora does not do this. - But the board thinks Aurora does have these. Recheck with Brett Fehrman. 

Lyons- family and 2 lots sold to Jesse Roberts 10827 High Ridge. New owners have not called. How many availability fees do we charge for. Kelly to check to see if they get $250 deposit for them.

Maybe send out letters to realtors to notify DCRSD if the new owners are on our sewer.

Ordered printed return envelopes per Kelly. Will order billing paper. 

Error in insurance bill is corrected and was done in the minutes.

Discussion on availability fees if they want guaranteed capacity. There is not a lot of extra capacity- maybe 19 more. 

Brett Fehrman- left for another meeting before this. 

Claims: Billing adjustments: $80.60 , $134.06, $34+, Approved

$3,685.70 operating claims- Approved. 

Guilford $3,285.01- Approved.

Lake Dilldear $10.81- Approved.

Discretion of the Board: none

Adjourn: 6:30 PM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township

4 NOVEMBER 2026 DEARBORN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING NOTES

 

4 NOVEMBER 2026 DEARBORN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING NOTES

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Present: Jim Thatcher, President, Duane Bischoff, and Kevin Turner

Also present: Connie Fromhold, Auditor, Andy Baudendistel, Attorney, Tim Doll, Council and Commissioner elect, Jeff Cotton. 

ABSENT: Sue Hayden, Administrator

TITLE VI STATEMENT FOR COMPLIANCE was read by Baudendistel as legally required.

Moved up as she has United Way meeting-  

YES Home- Amy Phillips-Parking lot for new renovation- with expanding they will need more staff so need more parking. Thatcher- no bidding? No public funds expended on this project- so she can stay with Maxwell per Baudendistel. There will be a major site plan permit and review per Baudendistel. They will have 32 parking spots. At least 10 new staff coming on board per Amy Phillips. 

OLD BUSINESS

Dog Ridge Road Maintenance Access Use Agreement- Baudendistel- Set for December 9th on our motion to dismiss The earlier injunction at the beginning of this was denied. Grant Reeves Atty for the owners- sent proposed specs. Baudendistel warned them to not that there was  pending litigation still. 

Commissioners approved the Dog Ridge Rd Maintenance Road agreement. 

Commissioners allowed Grant Reeves to object - Reeves wants their letter into the record and issue about lack of notice for this to be on record. Wants that incorporated for the court review. OK per commissioners.   

Citizen Review Committee- Commissioners still are behind this and are continuing this into the process answered in response to Bischoff. No vote- just verbal support. Turner agreed and Thatcher said he hoped that when it gets to us at the end it’s a good solid ordinance we can agree to. How many meetings? He also said they will trying to get thru  this depending on people’s schedule on that committee. Having to work around holiday and traveling. We were doing one a week- or maybe twice if needed. Turner and Thatcher were ok with that.

NEW BUSINESS:

Maintenance- Appointing Maintenance Supervisor.- Eric Hartman- retiring Friday. Kidding about calling him back. Jason Hornberger is the guy he hired, Jack of all trades - master of none- like me- per Hartman. <Laughter> He also hired his assistant- Amy Care ( sp?)  who already works there- a self-starter.  His resume stood out above everyone else. HAs the demeanor to do this. Told Jason to keep the hot spots cool. Assistant has a lot to learn. She is aggressive about fixing things on the spot- not waiting for others to do it.  

Almost 40 years. Started  when he was 28  and had 10 years experience working.He had 2 kids and needed benefits back then.  The commissioners wished him a very deserved retirement and  thanked him for his many years of experience. Over and out! And said- Get back to work. <Laughter>

Commissioners approved the 2 hires that Eric had talked about. 

[NOTE: Eric Hartman has a huge amount of institutional maintenance memory. He’s the quiet one  working in the background, who kept the wheels moving on the county campus. He will be missed.]

Health Board Appointment- Dr. Stephen Eliason, Bruce Canfield & Dr. Jill Tibbe.- Approved.

Dearborn County Redevelopment- 2026 Givaudan TIF Resolution-2026-015 -  Mike Perleberg presented. Process started at Oct meeting- went to PC  who approved this allocation area and now goes to you for your part. This is part of the incentives package and starts a new 25 year clock  on just this parcel. This was necessary to secure their investment in Dearborn County. Approved. 

ADMINISTRATOR – Sue Hayden still out on medical leave.

AUDITOR – Connie Fromhold  -Claims/Payroll and October 20 and Oct 22 special meeting Minutes- Approved

ATTORNEY – Andy Baudendistel- the parcel that was transferred to DCRC needed documents signed after the meeting so Kim can notarize it. 

LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION: none

PUBLIC COMMENT: none

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Thatcher- - congratulated everybody who ran for office - R or D - win or lose- takes courage. You have my respect. 

ADJOURN- 8:52 AM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township

The Polls Are Closed. Now What?

 

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AGENDA 18 NOVEMBER 2026 Dearborn County Council Meeting

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DEARBORN COUNTY COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18^TH, 2026 @ 5:00PM

HENRY DEARBORN ROOM

DEARBORN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER

165 MARY ST, LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA 

CALL TO ORDER-

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

TITLE VI STATEMENT FOR COMPLIANCE-

Dearborn County Redevelopment- Mike Perleberg, Tif Bond for Givaudan

Board Appointment Process- Duane Bischoff

Nominee for Dearborn County Economic Development Commission

Lawrenceburg Library Trustee Appointment-Jenna Baumgartner

Interlocal Agreement with Dillsboro for 911 Dispatching Services $22,432.69

Interlocal Agreement Between Dillsboro and Planning & Zoning- 

$4,700 per year 2027-2029

Transfers:

Solid Waste-

Property/Building Improvements (431) $10,000

Vehicles-(450) $10,000

Furniture & Fixtures-(451) $5,000

Total of $25,000 into Household Hazardous Waste (394)

Circuit Probation- $8,000 from 1001.11040.000.0034 to 1001.45000.000.0034

ADDITIONALS:

MS4 Stormwater Study- Sandy Whitehead, $25,500 for Stormwater Utility Rate Study.

Juvenile Center-$11,885 Overtime (1001 County General)

Superior II- $60,000 Public Defender (1001 County General)

Maintenance- $12,992 Maintenance Supervisor (1001 County General)

Planning & Zoning-

$6,000- Per Diem extra Solar Ordinance meetings. (1001 County General)

$500- Copier Maintenance (1001 County General)

Prosecutor-

$4,000 Witness Fees- (1001 County General)

$47,899.50- Vehicle Purchase (4905 Special Crimes/ Seized Assets)

Community Corrections-

$6,000 Misc Operating (1122 Community Corrections User fees)

$21,000 Health Insurance (1122 Community Corrections User fees)

Superior Court Probation-

$5,000 General Supplies (2101 Probation User Fees)

$6,000 Misc Operating (2101 Probation User Fees)

$3,000 Computer Software/Hardware (2101 Probation User Fees)

Rainy Day-

Auditor:

Minutes-

Salary Ordinance for remaining 2026 & 2027

Late Arrival-

Adjournment-

2027 Meeting dates for Dearborn County Council

Wednesday- January 20,2027 5:00pm

Wednesday- March 17, 2027 @ 5:00pm (if needed)

Wednesday- May 19, 2027 @ 5:00pm

August 16,17,18,19 2027 @ 9:00-4:30 as needed (Budget Workshops)

Wednesday, September 1, 2027 @9:00am (Budget Hearing)

Wednesday September 15, 2027 @9:00am (Budget Adoption)

Wednesday-November 17, 2027 @ 5:00pm 

AGENDA- WEDNESDAY 4 November 2026 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting

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AGENDA 

DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING 

November 4, 2026

8:30am Henry Dearborn Room 

Dearborn County Government Center 

165 Mary Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

TITLE VI STATEMENT FOR COMPLIANCE

OLD BUSINESS: 

Dog Ridge Road Maintenance Access Use Agreement

Citizen Review Committee

NEW BUSINESS:

Maintenance- Appointing Maintenance Supervisor.

Health Board Appointment- Dr. Stephen Eliason, Bruce Canfield & Dr. Jill Tibbe.

Dearborn County Redevelopment- 2026 Givaudan TIF Resolution

YES Home- Amy Phillips-Parking lot for new renovation.

DCRSD Letter-

Auditor- Claims, Payroll, Minutes

ATTORNEY-

LATE ARRIVAL

PUBLIC COMMENT

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

ADJOURN