20 May 2026 Planning and Zoning Solar Ordinance Workshop Format

 

For those wanting to know how the May 20th Workshop at 6 PM will be set up- Below is the answer from Nicole Daily, Planning and Zoning Director. 

Nicole Daily	12:00 PM (1 hour ago)
to me

Christine:

 

We will have different stations of information with some sample ordinances.  We will have different areas for people to “vote” on different topics.  We will have visuals for different ordinance ideas that we have received for people to review and cast a vote.  I will have a loop of a noise study that we did with solar and current conditions throughout the County.  We will have some time at the end for question and answers and comments based on what people viewed during the workshop.

 

I don’t know how much space all of this will take, so I don’t know if we will only be in the Commissioners room or also out in the lobby area.  But we will still have it live streamed on youtube.  If there are any exhibits that are at the meeting will be also posted on the website for people to submit comments and take the same votes.  I plan on having the information up on the website so people can view the exhibits at the same time as the workshop, if they are watching on youtube live or if they want to go back later and watch it.  The only thing that won’t be on youtube will be what will be located in the lobby if we have to use the lobby.

 

Nicole Daily

Director of Planning and Zoning

Floodplain Administrator

ndaily@dearborncounty.in.gov

T:  812-537-8821  |   F:  812-532-2029

Dearborn County Government Center

Dearborn County Planning and Zoning Department

165 Mary Street

11 May 2026 Dearborn County Redevelopment Meeting Notes

 11 May 2026 Dearborn County Redevelopment Meeting Notes

Present: Jim Deaton, Chairman, Dennis Kraus,Jr.,Tom Tepe, Trevor Bischoff, Jim Mansfield,Doug Baker, and (non- voting school board member)

ABSENT: Jordan Hoffman

Also present: Sue Hayden, county administrator and minute taker, Anthony Smart, attorney, Connie Fromhold, Auditor and DCRC treasurer.

Meeting started at 5:15 PM

Title VI statement read as legally required.Election of Officers for 2026

EXECUTIVE SESSION 4:15 p.m.

• IC § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(D): For a discussion of strategy with respect to a real property transaction including: a purchase; a lease as lessor; a lease as lessee; a transfer; an exchange; or a sale; by the governing body up to the time a contract or option is executed by the parties. 

• IC § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(4) Interviews and negotiations with industrial or commercial prospects or agents of industrial or commercial prospects by: a governing body of a political subdivision. 

IC § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(19): To have communications with an attorney that are subject to the attorney client privilege

Certification of Executive Session- Board certified that they only discussed what was advertised.

Action from Executive Session- NO ACTION

Housekeeping:

Approval of Minutes:  April 13, 2026 Meeting - Approved

Claims: Bayer Becker $6,540 for Task 5B - bidding of Moore Dr. project and Bright TIF District Update; Bayer Becker $1,335 for Bright TIF District Update; Drake Lawncare $1,050 for mowing W. Aurora property, W. Harrison property and road ditch 4 times each and spraying billboard property Total $8,925- Approved

Financial Review- passed out to board.

Old Business

TWG Development project update - One Dearborn- Mike Perleberg- short update on the Ludlow Hill project- Bayer Becker Patriot Engineering working with them . Targeting starting this summer.

Dearborn County Park Board request for funding assistance update - Doug Baker but Deaton presented-  They had previously pledged $100,000 and then pledged ANOTHER $100,000 and Council approved them using that money from the General account. 

Project Compass update - Jim Deaton- West Harrison TIF potential and attorney work on the contracts- but neither have been executed yet. 

Purchase offer for US 50 Business Park 1.0 Acre Site on Randall Ave. & US 50 update - Jim Deaton- No decision.- will try again next month. 

Purchase Agreement and Economic Development Agreement- Wait another month on this.

New Business

2026 DCRC TIF Capture Resolution DCRC -001 - Anthony Smart- The letter is prepared and will be sent when the resolution is approved. They are not contributing any money this year. Approved letter and the resolution. 

One Dearborn Report: Perleberg presented:

READI 2.0 grant update- include deadlines in their packets and info. Have to submit first draw for $250,000 for the Moore Drive by Sept 2026.

Schedule DCRC Annual Presentation- This is by statute hat they have to do this each year publicly- can do it as soon as June if you wish. They will send out letters to taxing units also.

Bayer Becker Report: Perleberg presented for Rosenberger who was absent. 

West Harrison I-74 EB Ramp-  Land Consultants - Land Consultants survey of 25 ft strip along I74.— scope- working with them and any other project to be sure the land stays open for a future ramp to I-74 there. $2,750- Approved

West Harrison Moore Drive and Railroad Crossing-  $451,723 O’Mara and  $492,073 Rohe. Bids are lower because the RR is kicking in $150,000 per Doug Baker. Approved Dave O’Mara as lowest bid.  

Downtown Bright infrastructure- Move forward with the dedication of Merileee’s Hardware piece for paving of the streets. $32,560 This is Task 6 b. Kraus questioned survey costs. Approved but striking the certified survey ($7,980) for  ROW dedication. [NOTE: These tasks are adding up to sums that perhaps would be subject to bidding rather than just assigning all the “tasks” to one company without competitive pricing.] 

Geotechnical services- This is from Atlas - this was for Moore Drive- Construction materials testing $12,825- Rosenberger had wanted them to consider this. This has to be done while they are doing Moore Drive. Approved 

Discussion about Rosenberger not making these Monday DCRC Meetings anymore due to a conflict with a new board he is on. Options were discussed. 

ADJOURNED 5:50  PM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township

Voter Turnout 17.75%

17.75% Voter Turnout -  2 minutes

https://youtube.com/shorts/8VUUoempqHo?si=k_vi3BmCQ-HCdpxS

AGENDA- 11 May 2026 Dearborn County Redevelopment Commission

                                                       

AGENDA

DEARBORN COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS MEETING

May 11, 2026

5:00 p.m. 

Dearborn County Government Center

165 Mary Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana

EXECUTIVE SESSION 4:15 p.m.

• IC § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(D): For a discussion of strategy with respect to a real property transaction including: a purchase; a lease as lessor; a lease as lessee; a transfer; an exchange; or a sale; by the governing body up to the time a contract or option is executed by the parties. 

• IC § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(4) Interviews and negotiations with industrial or commercial prospects or agents of industrial or commercial prospects by: a governing body of a political subdivision. 

• IC § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(19): To have communications with an attorney that are subject to the attorney client privilege.

1.        Call to order

1. Pledge of Allegiance

1. Roll Call

NAME	POSITION	APPOINTING AUTHORITY	TERM EXPIRATION
Jim Deaton	President	Commissioners	12/31/2026
Trevor Bischoff	Vice President	Commissioners	12/31/2026
Dennis Kraus, Jr.	Secretary	Council	12/31/2026
Tom Tepe	Member	Commissioners	12/31/2026
Jim Mansfield	Member	Commissioners	12/31/2026
Jordan Hoffman	Member	Council	12/31/2026
Doug Baker	Member	Council	12/31/2026
open	Non-Voting School Board Member	Commissioners	12/31/2026

1. Title VI Statement for Compliance

1. Certification of Executive Session

1. Action from Executive Session

1. Housekeeping

• Approval of Minutes:  April 13, 2026 Meeting 
• Claims: Bayer Becker $6,540 for Task 5B - bidding of Moore Dr. project and Bright TIF District Update; Bayer Becker $1,335 for Bright TIF District Update; Drake Lawncare $1,050 for mowing W. Aurora property, W. Harrison property and road ditch 4 times each and spraying billboard property

Total $8,925

• Financial Review

1. Old Business

• TWG Development project update - One Dearborn
• Dearborn County Park Board request for funding assistance update - Doug Baker
• Project Compass update - Jim Deaton

• Land Consultants survey

• Purchase offer for US 50 Business Park 1.0 Acre Site on Randall Ave. & US 50 update - Jim Deaton

• Purchase Agreement and Economic Development Agreement

1. New Business

• DCRC TIF Capture Resolution - Anthony Smart

1. One Dearborn Report

• READI 2.0 grant update
• Schedule DCRC Annual Presentation
  

1. Bayer Becker Report

• West Harrison I-74 EB Ramp

• Land Consultants scope

• West Harrison Moore Drive and Railroad Crossing

• Bid selection

• Downtown Bright infrastructure

• Geotechnical services

1. Attorney's Report

1. Other Business

1. Public Comment

1. Adjournment

6 May 2026 Dearborn County Council Meeting Notes

 6 May 2026 Dearborn County Council Meeting Notes

Present: Liz Morris, President, Dennis Kraus. Sr., Dan Lansing, Doug Baker, Tim Doll, Mark Dole, and Glenn Wright. 

Also present: Connie Fromhold, Auditor

Title VI Statement read as legally required by Baudendistel

EXECUTIVE SESSION

IC § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(4) Interviews and negotiations with industrial or commercial prospects or agents of industrial or commercial prospects by: a governing body of a political subdivision. 

IC § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(19): To have communications with an attorney that are subject to the attorney client privilege.

Council certified that they only discussed what was advertised and no others were discussed.

Action from Executive Session- No action.

NEW BUSINESS:

Lawrenceburg Conservancy District- Amended Resolution- Baudendistel- said Council had had a previous discussion and great writers had requested an amendment to it saying the grant was not limited to FEMA but also more options for grants.  He fixed a missing line in the resolution the continued safety and economic vitality of the city of Lawrenceburg that Glenn Wright had picked up.  APPROVED and signed 

ADDITIONALS:

Juvenile Center- Part-time $43,060 (1001 County Gen)- Josh ( no name given) presented. $40,000 for part time funds and were rotating full time timers to cover. They also had an ER visit. Last year maybe twice to ER. It used to be more frequent. This should take them to the end of year. This job takes special traits, It requires patience and stern and forceful when needed. $3060 from a different fund. APPROVED

Prosecutor- $23,770 Salary for a new hire (1001 County Gen)- filled a position with a new person from Hamilton County Ohio. Just got her certified in Indiana. She presented salary range- for Deputy Prosecutors $80-100,000. She is experienced. Seeking $100,000 with covering both Dearborn and Ohio County. Has John Watson, and herself , paid by state and now this will bring it to 7 deputy prosecutors. Several are part time. APPROVED.

Superior II-Public Defender $ 45,000 (1001 County Gen & 4914 Riverboat Contingency)- Leah Bailey- presented. APPROVED. 

Planning & Zoning- $9,000 Legal Services (1001 County Gen & 4914 Riverboat)- Nicole Daily- this was in addition to retainer, and because they need it for court cases on enforcement as other portion spent for research on the solar and moratorium. APPROVED.

Redevelopment-$100,000 Park Board Donation- Deaton presented- this is for Bright Meadows Park. This is out of their General Fund- not a TIF. Baker said it is a match to the Stellar Program APPROVED with  4ayes -3 nays ( Wright Lansing and Kraus. (This is the 2nd $ 100,000 that the DCRC has asked for the park. That totals $200,000 out of their general cash account. Not a TIF expense. The general cash account is used for all the county. ) 

St Elizabeth Cancer Center-Celeste Calvitto & E.G. McLaughlin $250,000 (4915 Riverboat Growth & Development) This is another installment (3rd) on their money requested. Celeste Calvitto presented how this is so much better for her personally as well as the community. Short trips better than all the way over to Edgewood. Other data given- 104,000 patient encounters so far. 400 no-cost mammograms. They are working in conjunction with grants to make sure women getting this free as needed. Melanoma No More clinic being presented Sept 12th. Working for a nourish pantry if patients need that. They also have pet therapy. Chaplain services 5 days a week.Trying to take care of one, body and spirit. Full time nurse navigator to coordinate care. Free emotional support and survivor support groups. Breast specialist surgeon is available here at the Dearborn Cancer Center..

EG McLaughlin introduced Jan Tyler- 27 year breast cancer survivor. They formed an all volunteer breast cancer support group that existed for 20 years and continued to St Elizabeth. Also Amy Bulach- Jan 2024 diagnosed  and had surgery and treatment before St E’s Cancer Center so was at Batesville and St E’s Edgewood. She said she’s been at St E’s her entire life as a patient. Laura- has passed her 1 year anniversary- praised the entire team at the Cancer Center, and their support. EG stressed that this is a blessing to have it here and thanked the Council for their support. Liz Morris concurred- especially having it here. APPROVED

Park Board-$125,000 Grant Matching Funds (4915 Riverboat Growth & Development, 4914 Riverboat Contingency & 1001 General) - Ralph Calvert Pres. of Park Board - said they only need  $16,400 of that unless the CVTB ( Tourism Board) covers it also. The they would need 0. They need to have this by August 1. But need commitments by June 1. 

Per Nicole Daily. Priority list of projects has widened trail as #1 and on to 7 items. They will add trails to make the loop ADA compliant. They will have total of $1million to match another $1 million Stellar. This part did NOT pass-DENIED 4 NAYS Lansing, Wright, Kraus, and Doll. Doll said he will support getting the rest from CVTB instead.

Park Board-$205,000 (1179 Park & Recreation)- Gene Cleary this is  to go to the match  APPROVED- 3 NAYS Lansing, Wright and Kraus,

AUDITOR-  Resolution of how Riverboat Funds to be Spent- APPROVED,

2026 Redevelopment Report for Gateway.- TIF Report 

Minutes APPROVED

Liz Morris - wanted to have this added to Dept heads- Wants a 5% reduction in their budgets due to constraints due to Legislative changes and add it to Leah Bailey’s letter to Dept heads. APPROVED. 

Also need to sign the grant for the Park Board from the Dearborn County Foundation $125,000

Salary Ordinance  APPROVED

LATE ARRIVAL- Glenn Wright has heard rumors that the county is paying for the defense in the lawsuit. Baudendistel explained- They can only file the 3rd party complaint if the court allows it. If the individuals are mentioned in them suit. Dillsboro and the county are being asked if they are covered. The 2 other individuals sued are not covered by the county - they have their own attorneys. Wright wants to know what was spent on the attorneys for this so far. Connie said they could come in and look at the records. Have to look at individual bills as claims ( digital)

Meeting adjourned at 6 PM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township