High-speed internet is no longer a luxury, it’s more of a requirement and that’s something that Bourbon leaders recognize, according to Town Council President Les McFarland.
McFarland said that improving internet capabilities within the town was a topic covered quite thoroughly during last Thursday’s business luncheon. Continue reading
Bourbon Building and Zoning Commissioner Bill Keyser discussed a few problematic properties with Town Council members when they met earlier this month. Continue reading
Some pertinent information was provided to Bourbon Town Council members when department heads delivered their reports during this month’s meeting.
Wastewater Superintendent Steve Stacy informed the council that hydrant flushing will be done this week – starting on Monday, July 24th and running through Friday, July 27th. Continue reading
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
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
A business luncheon will be held in the Town of Bourbon later this month, following a decision made by town council members last week.
According to draft minutes from last Tuesday’s meeting, Council President Les McFarland discussed a business luncheon that is scheduled for 11 a.m. EST on Thursday, July 26th. Continue reading
The Bourbon Fire Department will be hosting the annual “Summerfest” on Saturday, August 11th and Sunday August 12th.
When Bourbon Town Council members met earlier this month, Fire Chief Mike Chapman alerted them about the dates for Summerfest and stated that a fireworks display will be held the evening of August 11th.
Chief Chapman asked the council members if they would like to make a donation toward the fireworks on behalf of the town. Continue reading
Bourbon Town Council members received an update on the Police Department’s new vehicle and held a discussion over what to do with an old one when members met for their May meeting.
Police Chief Bill Martin informed members that the new police cruiser should be ready by the middle of June, according to draft minutes provided by Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger. The chief also asked council members what they thought should be done with the existing Charger. Continue reading
A request to add a handicap parking space on Main Street was considered when Bourbon Town Council members met earlier this month.
During the meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger brought up a question submitted by business owner Terry Clemens who was unable to attend. Continue reading
Bids to replace the sidewalk in the 800 block of North Main Street were considered during the Bourbon Town Council meeting last Tuesday.
Street Superintendent Roger Terry presented two bids for the sidewalk replacement, according to meeting minutes. One bid from Bontrager Concrete came in at $12,580, while Hensley Concrete submitted a bid of $10,200. Continue reading
Bourbon Utilities Superintendent Steve Stacy requested permission to work on some faulty storm drains when town council members met last week. Continue reading
Bourbon Town Council members took action last week to repair a damaged irrigation rig in the town’s wastewater treatment facility. Continue reading
Every year, businesses that have been granted tax abatements must submit CF-1 forms so officials can assess their compliance and determine whether or not to continue the tax abatement.
When Bourbon Town Council members met last Tuesday, they reviewed the compliance forms for Bates Corporation, a farm equipment supplier, the commercial printer Harmony Marketing Group and the fiberglass supplier Indiana Composites LLC. Continue reading
The Bourbon Police Department will be adding a new vehicle to their fleet, following a decision made by town council members last week.
Clerk-Treasurer Kimberley Berger said that members unanimously approved the purchase of a $28,304 Ford Explorer through Oliver Ford in Plymouth when they met last Tuesday. Continue reading
A proposal from the internet service provider Hyper Wave Technologies was presented during Tuesday night’s Bourbon Town Council meeting.
Clerk-Treasurer Kimberly Berger said representatives submitted a request for equipment installation. Berger explained, “They asked the council about putting equipment up on our water tower to offer wireless internet service to the people in town and out in our township.”
Council members agreed to the proposal, pending the town attorney’s decision once he reviews the contract and procedures. Continue reading
When the Bourbon Town Council met on Tuesday, members committed $3,000 to the Community Destination Imagination group for a service project they have planned at the Early Bourbon Cemetery.
At a previous meeting, the students in the group told council members they want to do something to help revitalize the town’s cemetery.
Rather than attempting to repair all the stones that have been damaged through the years, the group plans to erect a monument to commemorate all those who are buried there. Continue reading
The Marshall County Election Board members discussed a decision by the Bourbon Town Council members to use the Matchett Center as a Vote Center.
The certified bid tabulation for Bourbon’s Community Crossings Grant was presented at last Tuesday’s town council meeting.
Joshua Padgett from the architecture and engineering firm Jones, Petrie, Rafinksi presented four bids to council members. The bids came from the companies Phend & Brown Inc, E&B Paving, Rieth-Riley Construction and Niblock Excavating. Continue reading
Members of Community Destination Imagination presented a community service project proposal during last Tuesday’s Bourbon Town Council meeting.
The students who are a part of the organization explained that they’ve been working on a revitalization project at the Early Bourbon Cemetery which is owned by the town. Continue reading
A street in Bourbon will be officially renamed Wagner Way, in honor of Bourbon’s town attorney Mark Wagner who recently passed away.
Tuesday night, council members voted unanimously to dedicate the street to their good friend and dedicated legal representative. Continue reading
