The Bourbon Town Council recently passed an amended junk vehicle ordinance. Continue reading
Bourbon Town Council Reviews Firework Ordinance
The firework ordinance for the Town of Bourbon was reviewed by officials during this month’s Town Council meeting.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Permits Bates Real Estate Corp. to Proceed with Annexation Process
Bourbon town council members got the ball rolling on a proposed annexation when they met Tuesday evening.
Town officials were informed that the Bates Real Estate Corporation is looking annex an 88 acre parcel of land at the corner of 12th and Cedar Roads for future development.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Considers Ordinances Pertaining to Junk Vehicles and Unsafe Structures
Bourbon Town Council members considered two updated ordinances on first reading when they met this week.
Continue readingBourbon Clerk-Treasurer Covers Where Wessler Engineering is with Planning Grant Process
Crews from Wessler Engineering recently went around the Town of Bourbon to conduct some assessments as a part of the process to apply for an OCRA wastewater planning grant.
Continue readingBourbon Water and Wastewater Superintendent Addresses Pump Problem and Employee Training Request
Bourbon Water and Wastewater Superintendent Steve Stacy provided an update about some lift station issues and asked for permission to send an employee to wastewater certification training during his report at last week’s town council meeting.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Fire Contract Amendment
Bourbon Town Council members considered adding something into the 2019 Fire Department Contract when they met last Tuesday.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Advised of Spring Leaf Pick-Up, Approves Quotes from Eco Infrastructure Solutions
Bourbon Town Council members were advised that spring leaf pick-up will start in the second week of April when they met Tuesday evening.
Continue readingBourbon Resident Appears Before Town Council to Discuss Junk Vehicle Ticket
A Bourbon resident attended last Tuesday night’s town council meeting to discuss a ticket he received.
Continue readingSchool and Town Officials Team Up For Crossing Guard Duties at Triton Schools
School and town officials are teaming up to improve student safety in the Town of Bourbon.
A new crossing guard program at Triton was discussed by the Bourbon Town Council when members they met for their first meeting of the year last Tuesday.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves 2019 Trash Services Ordinance
Bourbon town council members adopted a trash service ordinance for 2019 when they met last Tuesday.
According to Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger, town officials previously approved a multi-year contract with Republic Services that includes an incremental increase. Residents will see an additional 22 cent charge on their bills next year, with the fee going from $14.60 in 2018 to $14.82 in 2019. Continue reading
Bourbon Town Council Approves Farm Lease Extension and Public Official Bonds
Bourbon Town Council members considered the extension of their farm lease when they met last Tuesday. Continue reading
There’s Still Time to Enter the Town of Bourbon’s Christmas Decorating Contest
Bourbon residents still have time to sign up for the Town’s Christmas Decorating Contest! Interested individuals have until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19th to enter.
Not only is this an opportunity to show off your holiday spirit, but participants also have the chance to secure some funds for Christmas shopping if their home is selected as one of the best-decorated. Continue reading
Bourbon Town Council Approves 2019 Salary Ordinance
The 2019 Salary Ordinance for the Town of Bourbon was adopted Tuesday night.
A two percent pay increase was included for all full-time employees, according to Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger. Berger added that the only other major change had to do with the Town’s insurance policy. Continue reading
Bourbon Officials Plan to Reapply for Community Crossings Grant in January
The Town of Bourbon did not receive any funds from the Community Crossings Grant during the most recent round. Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger informed Town Council members about what their next move should be when they met Wednesday evening.
She noted that once she found out the town did not receive the grant funds she called the Town’s point of contact at the Indiana Department of Transportation. Continue reading
Bourbon Officials Sign Contract with Wessler Engineering to Assist with Planning Grant
Bourbon officials discussed an OCRA wastewater planning grant that could potentially pave the way for a construction grant further down the line during Wednesday night’s Town Council meeting.
Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger explained that the planning grant is worth $35,000 and it is intended to help officials review the Town’s wastewater system and plan for any potential repairs or upgrades. She noted that council members signed a contract with Wessler Engineering this week and they’ll be conducting the system review. Continue reading
Bourbon Town Council Decides to Switch Uniform Carries
Bourbon Town Council members decided to switch uniform carries when they met last Tuesday.
Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger shared that the town’s uniform carrier was Wildman Business Group. All members were in agreement that they should make the switch over to the company Cintas.
Bourbon Clerk-Treasurer Shares Budget Schedule with Town Council Members
Budget season is here and municipality officials are marking their calendars for important dates to remember.
When the Bourbon Town Council members met on Tuesday, Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger informed them that the public hearing over the 2019 Budget will be held on Tuesday, September 11. Continue reading
Road Assessment Plan Discussed at Bourbon Town Council Meeting
Bourbon Street Superintendent Roger Terry provided council members with an update about the town’s Street Assessment Plan when they met earlier this month.
Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger explained that a Street Assessment Plan has to be completed every two years. She noted the town’s street department is coordinating with the firm JPR on their assessment this year. Continue reading
Water Rates in the Town of Bourbon to See An Increase Over the Next Three Years
The Bourbon Town Council held a public hearing over a proposed water rate ordinance when they met this month.
The council members received a presentation from Umbaugh representative Eric Walsh, who explained the basis for the proposed water rates. Continue reading
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