Common Council - Regular Meeting

In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. I declare the session of the Municipal Council of Leporte of August 17, 2026 open. We are going to start with the Sermon on Allegiance. Councilor West.

To the flag of the United States of America and the Republic that it represents. A nation under the aegis of God, indivisible, with freedom and justice for all.

Appel nominal. Secrétaire, trésorier par ton nom.

Conseiller Francky. Présent. La conseillère Hoffman est absente. Conseillère Ficus. Présente. Conseiller Galloway, je vous prie de m'excuser. Mon voyant est allumé. Conseillère Kenney. Présente. Conseillère Buchanan. Présente. Conseillère West. Présente. Si présent, un absent.

Approval of the verbal trial of the meeting of August 3, 2026. Is there a proposal? I propose to approve the verbal trial as it was presented. Press.

Discussion. Audition. None. Who is for? I oppose. The motion is adopted. Petitions and comments. Citizens and I have three. Charity Lapsa.

C'était mon tour. Il s'est entraîné. Euh, bonjour. Je voulais juste informer tout le monde que, eux, ils sont de retour. Cousin Man Lobster sera de nouveau devant le café ce dimanche 23, de 11h à 18h. Eux, les mêmes règles s'appliquent. Commandez en ligne. Vous pouvez récupérer votre commande au café et profiter du beau temps. Eux, nous serons à la réunion du bureau des travaux pour demander l'autorisation d'utiliser le parking municipal, mais nous ne prévoyons aucune difficulté à ce stade. Alors, venez manger du homard. Peut-être que tout le monde a besoin d'une petite pause après tout ce qui s'est passé. Voilà, c'est tout. Venez nous voir.

Et si vous n'en avez pas eu l'occasion, encore une fois, à quelle heure ?

De 11h à 18h. C'est délicieux. Prenez le temps. Prenez une minute pour venir. Et si les gens veulent commander, ils peuvent venir vous voir au café.

Ils peuvent venir manger au café et se rafraîchir. Nous ne savons pas quel temps il fera. Il va probablement pleuvoir, mais nous serons là. Encore une fois, commandez en ligne, récupérez au café ou au camion, et vous pourrez vous asseoir au café pour manger si besoin. Très bien, merci beaucoup.

Brian C.

Good evening, Brian C. from 406 N Street, Leaport. First of all, with the events of last week, I would like to thank the whole city, all the firefighters, the police and all those who tried to calm the raging chaos. However, I would like to make a suggestion if the city plans to ask for government financial aid or anything else. Can we please pay a part of this money to four-way stops? We had too many people who burned red lights in this city, including the woman who hit my mother. So, how is your mother doing? I'm sorry. How is your mother doing? She's fine. But that is to say that these people, including me, I almost got hit twice, as you drive through these red lights every day and people suddenly, because there is no red light, burn them at 55 kmh. Sur Lincoln Way. Sur Lincoln Way. Oui, Lincoln Way et Tipton, Lincoln Way et eux en bas près du Walgreen Eastley. A chaque feu rouge, vous pourriez vous asseoir et regarder les gens brûler ces feux rouges. Donc finalement, même pour le Walgreen West, ils ont fini par mettre un arrêt à 4 voies là-bas.

Nous l'avons fait.

Oui, la ville l'a fait. C'est ce que je dis. Comme, vous savez, Johnson Road depuis des années là-bas sur la 400, Schultz Road, peu importe. Comme, ils avaient toujours un arrêt à 4 voies qu'ils mettaient en place quand cette intersection était hors service. As, I hope that the city could at least ask for it, you know, a part for the four-way stops because I was amazed and I don't often do tirades, but I needed to complain, you know, it was incredible. And again, we pass these red lights every day. We stop and we leave. And when a red light doesn't work, it's a four-way stop. So, but. So I had this discussion about my frustration with a legislator of the state. So, on the national roads, of which Lincoln Way is part, if there is no fire, the law stipulates that everyone must know that it is automatically a four-way stop. Yes. And that if we install four-way signs, we assume the responsibility of an accident or anything that happens, because the state thinks that the stop sign could be used as a projectile E during an accident. Donc, j'ai dit que je m'en fiche. Nous avons mis le J. J'ai pris la décision de mettre les arrêts à quatre voix malgré l'INDOTE à Jay et Andrew parce que c'était tout simplement trop dangereux. Et bien que je ne sois pas d'accord avec la loi de l'État, c'est ce qu'elle stipule et eux je ne pourrais pas être plus d'accord avec vous. Donc, eux. C'est au mieux intéressant ou au moins intéressant parce que j'étais stupéfait par là, je suppose, pardonnez-moi, eux, ignorance de la société dans la ville de Liporte, sans parler des gens qui conduisent sur ces routes tous les jours. Mais vous avez quelqu'un qui ne connaît pas ces routes et qui les emprunte aussi. Donc, mais merci. Merci. Rick Ogle Rick Ogle, 1902 Mood Bull Drive, Dust Bowl Street, commonly called Indiana A. It's the 138th day for Indiana A since they destroyed the street. My first problem is the recycling collection, once again. They didn't pass last week. C'est le seul service qui ne vient pas dans Indiana Ave. Tout le monde y arrive, sauf eux. Et la raison principale de ma venue. Avant de continuer, avez-vous appelé le comté pour le recyclage afin de les prévenir? Non, je ne l'ai pas fait.

Parce que c'est un service du comté. Et quelle partie du comté appelez-vous ? Les déchets solides ? Oh, oui. Avez-vous déjà essayé d'appeler le service des déchets solides ?

Je l'ai fait. Et je suis au conseil d'administration. C'est vrai ? Oui.

Être au conseil, c'est une autre paire de manches.

C'est pour ça que je suis ici. Car je sais que vous êtes au conseil et que vous vous réunissez deux fois par an. Oui, d'accord. La deuxième chose est que je suis ici pour eux. Vous dire ce qui s'est passé ? Comment comment dire cela ? Sur eux. La fin des travaux pour Indiana AB dans mon secteur. J'étais là quand je suis venu la dernière fois. On m'a dit que c'était un problème d'état, pas pas le mien, pas celui de la ville. Alors, je suis allé parler au chef de projet et il a dit. Que l'objectif est ? D'ici décembre. D'avoir tout mis en place. Jusqu'à Osborne Street. 2. Kingsbury AB jusqu'à Osborne, tout sera en place, sauf peut-être les arbres. Et la dernière couche de bitume. En dehors de ça, tout est prévu pour être terminé. C'est pour votre information, au cas où quelqu'un d'autre vous poserait la question. Pas fini. Merci, Rick. Merci. Et merci d'avoir fait cela. Euh, pour faire suite à votre remarque de la dernière réunion, Rick, nous allons également mettre à jour le courrier, le site web. Euh, notre directeur de la communication a dû passer par quatre. Services différents juste pour obtenir une mise à jour et savoir avec qui nous travaillons pour cette mise à jour que nous pouvons. Partager avec le public. Matt, then Michael, and a few other people. I think you met Michael.

That's the case.

Yes. And Michael is a good person, but he had to send us back to the state, to someone else, to give us his updates. So, we're trying to get there for you. So, thank you. Mr. Mayor, I have a brief remark, please. For the recycling collection, on the Conté's solid waste website, there is a link on which you can click if we missed your collection. And a few other people contacted me a few weeks ago in Indiana to tell me that they had missed their collection. They clicked on this link, indicated their address and the collection was made the next day. So, if someone else missed theirs, that's how you do it. Excellent. That's all. I would like to add another point for the comments of the public. We could talk about it for a long time, and one day we will mention all the wonderful things that make our community special, the people who have mobilized everywhere and the companies that have helped each other over the past week. Because there is no manual on the path to follow after what happened, nor on how to manage situations and help people after the storm. Et je peux vous dire qu'il y a un individu qui habite sur Michigan Avenue et travaille pour la société Malister. Je ne connaissais pas cet individu avant que la tempête ne frappe. Il a été mis en contact par Tucker King, de notre service ingénierie, qui m'a dit, hé, ce type peut aider. Il a un générateur. Et je vous assure que nous avions des gens aujourd'hui, en fait, une personne qui avait besoin d'un générateur pour son insuline. We had the Ulan dialysis center which was practically out of solutions to make people dialyze because the current had not come back for days. And this individual, we were on our toes to send a very large generator from Indianapolis to install it at the 18th rue dialysis center so that people could continue to be dialyzed, which they had been missing for two and a half days. And the list only made me lie down on Michigan Avenue with people who needed something. And every day of the week, I called, probably until exhaustion, to Barghazi, who, I could see, is a wonderful human being who overcame himself by recovering trucks. En chargeant l'arrière de mon pick-up avec toutes sortes de générateurs, couvrant toutes sortes de personnes et faisant une réelle différence dans la vie des gens. J'ai donc demandé à Barre de bien vouloir s'avancer. Et si nous pouvions lui offrir une petite salve d'applaudissements. Julie West a eu l'occasion de traiter avec Barre à l'ancien. Domicile des Brousses Bruce Sabin's home, to plug in a generator for Julie on Saturday. And that doesn't even include all the cases I've dealt with, but the difference he made in the lives of so many people, just by doing what he had to do and trying to be a good person, that's what makes Lee Port special. And Julie, I don't know if you want to add anything. Yes, thank you very much.

No problem. When you arrived, they were delighted, you made a huge difference and I will never thank you enough. So?

Really no, it's not a problem at all. That's why we're here, isn't it? We have to help each other. So, Bar, tell everyone a little. I mean, all I know is that you are a hell of a beach golfer. But you had no reason to show up and yet you did. This is exactly the example that our community must follow. I just wanted to know your point of view. Yes, well, my wife grew up in Rowling. I come from Fort Wayne originally, so not really from the region, but we've been there for 10 or 12 years, I think. And our children go to St. John's. We just want to be part of the community and help where we can. When an opportunity comes up, you have to help people. C'est tout. J'adore ça.

Et Monsieur Le Maire, c'est aussi un sacré entraîneur de football.

Le bénévolat ne s'arrête donc pas aux catastrophes naturelles. Il donne de son temps de bien des manières. Vous savez, pour quelqu'un qui a votre palmarès en matière d'entraide cette semaine, il n'est pas surprenant que vous soyez impliqué dans le coaching et tout le reste, car c'est ce que j'ai entendu dire. Tout le monde vous estime énormément. Nous vous en sommes très reconnaissant. Et j'en ai appris plus sur les générateurs que jamais auparavant. J'espère que vous avez reçu mon SMS. Je dois déterminer quel type d'essence nous devons apporter à cette pauvre dame ce soir. Après ça, j'irai là-bas. Quelqu'un d'autre a-t-il des commentaires ?

Merci. Très bien. Merci à vous. J'apprécie. Merci.

Eh bar, vous n'êtes pas obligé de rester pour le reste de la réunion.

D'accord. Chef Dragmeister, remise des prix aux officiers du service de police de la ville de Liport. Bonsoir au conseil municipal, mesdames et messieurs, monsieur le maire, secrétaire, trésorier et service juridique. Merci de m'accorder un peu de temps ce soir. Nous avons un service formidable, mais ce soir, je peux mettre en lumière et récompenser quelques personnes qui ont brillé un peu plus que le reste du département. Je vais commencer par les prix du capitaine. Tous les six mois, nous aimons remettre les prix du capitaine. Je demande à mes capitaines de nominer ceux qui, selon eux, brillent au sein de leur service, qui se distinguent de tous les autres par leur attitude positive, leur productivité et leur connaissance générale. Nous allons commencer ce soir avec eux le spécialiste Fischer. Le capitaine Splix est au fond, mais je vais lire sa lettre. During the last six months, the Fisher Specialist has shown dedication, professionalism and a constant will to exceed the expectations of his position. Thanks to his hard work and his voluntary involvement in many specialized missions, he has made a significant contribution to the service and the community we serve. The Fisher Specialist deserves the Captain's award for his commitment to the service as a member of the SWAT team, the FTO program, the diving team and drone operator. In each of his roles, he has shown a high level of initiative, reliability and professionalism, while willingly accepting additional responsibilities that strengthen operational preparation and efficiency of the service. His dedication to training, the mentoring of his colleagues officers and the support of specialized operations reflect the highest standards of the forces of the order. The exceptional work ethic of specialist Fischer and his commitment to excellence make him a very worthy recipient of the price of the captain.

Uh, I also want to say... Oh, no. Oh, no. Yes. I also want to say that Fischer took on him to buy challenge pieces for everyone, just to raise the morale, by paying with his own pocket. He made a few of them and they are simply exceptional. They are great. Uh, you sell them too, don't you? Can we get them back to the police station or is everything sold?

Everything is sold. Okay. So... Officer, please share your comments with the public. J'adore travailler pour la ville de Liporte. Je suis reconnaissant d'être ici. Je sais qu'à mon embauche, je m'étais dit, vous savez, peut-être que je retournerai dans le comté d'où je viens. Ça n'arrivera pas. Donc, je reste ici.

Merci.

Et restez pour une photo d'équipe après la remise de toutes les récompenses. Okay. Commander Joseph Blake was the afternoon team captain. Uh, and he nominated corporal Michael Lappel. Move forward, please. Le capitaine Joseph Blake a écrit. C'est un plaisir pour moi d'annoncer que le caporal Michael Lappel est mon candidat pour le prix du capitaine pour le premier semestre 2026. Le caporal Lappel vient travailler chaque jour avec une attitude positive. Il est prompt à intervenir lorsque son aide est nécessaire. Il ne se plaint jamais et aide les autres à voir le bon côté des choses en toute situation. Le caporal Lapel est fiable et digne de confiance. Il a accompli rapidement toutes les tâches que je lui ai confiées et réussit toujours du premier coup. Il ne semble jamais accablé par une surcharge de travail et avance comme un petit guerrier joyeux. J'ai ajouté cela. Pour ces raisons, le caporal Lapela n'est pas seulement un joueur d'équipe, mais aussi un excellent modèle pour les agents plus jeunes ou subordonnés, et il a mérité le prix du capitaine.

Corporal, if you want to add something, and thank you for...

Uh, yes, I mean, it was very nice. Um, I appreciate. Um, I complain at home if you ask my wife. Um, but I'll stop there. Uh, but yes, I just want to thank everyone, especially all my colleagues and, uh, the city and all the residents. Um, as the specialist Fischer said, I love working here, so that means a lot. Thank you, thank you. He was recently assigned to the detective office, to take on this role and to start on the wheelchairs in this mission. So? Very well, the captain is the captain of the team of the day and his candidate is the specialist Rico Simpson. The captain, by the way, wrote, I present the Specialist Simpson for the prize of the captain. The Specialist Simpson has proven to be an effective member and engaged in our unit of struggle against street crime. He constantly proves initiative and devotion thanks to proactive efforts to fight against drugs, resulting in many arrests related to the stupefying alongside his canine partner, Rocco. In addition to his efforts in the fight against drugs, the Simpson specialist is very efficient in locating and apprehending individuals who are subject to a term of arrest. Beyond his responsibilities of applying the law, he also serves as a trainer on the field, where he plays an essential role in the mentoring and development of new agents so that they are efficient and prudent. Specialist Simpson constantly maintains a positive attitude and is always ready to support his colleagues. His professionalism, his reliability, his leadership and his dedication make him an invaluable asset for the unit fighting street crime and for the entire department. I highly recommend Specialist Simpson for the price of the captain, in recognition of his exceptional performances, his exemplary work ethic and his continuous contributions to our agency. Je vous le dis, pour ceux qui ont eu la chance de rencontrer Rocco, Tim, tu es venu jouer un peu, tu devras mettre la combinaison de mort sur un jour, mec. Donc, eux, son chien est si affectueux et beau, mais il devient sérieux quand le moment est venu.

Félicitations. Merci. Oui, Rocco est un très bon chien. Hum, comme les autres gars, j'adore mon travail ici. Hum, je suis vraiment très honoré non seulement de recevoir ce prix, mais aussi de travailler dans une si grande ville. Merci à vous.

Merci. Okay. Deputy Chief Iman was the chief of detectives, interim captain in this role, and his candidate was Detective Sergeant Adam Dyskowiak. I will read you what he wrote. I have the honor to appoint Detective Sergeant Dyskowiak to receive the captain's award for the period from January 2026 to July 2026. Tout au long de cette période, le sergent Discoviac a constamment fait preuve d'un leadership, d'un professionnalisme et d'un dévouement excellent envers le département de police de Leaport City et la communauté qu'il sert. He is an autonomous supervisor who only needs a little or no supervision, constantly managing his responsibilities with efficiency and initiative while maintaining a high level of performance. In addition to these daily supervision tasks within the detective's office, Sergeant Dyskowiak supervises the department's motor park, making sure that it remains operational and ready to support our agents. He also serves as a team leader for our SWAT unit, where his leadership, his tactical knowledge and his commitment to training have earned him the respect of his colleagues. Sergeant Dyskowiak is always ready to help the agents in need, whatever the mission or time of the day. His willingness to respond now and to support others clearly demonstrates the team spirit and the expected altruism of a leader of the forces of the order. He also helped to build solid relationships with neighboring police agencies. His professionalism and his collaborative approach have strengthened interagency partnerships, leading to increased cooperation and support each time our department needs help. More importantly, Sergeant Dyskowiak is committed to ensuring the safety of our community. He voluntarily places himself in dangerous situations to apprehend violent criminals and ensure that they respond to their actions. His courage, his dedication and his commitment to serving others reflect the values ​​and professionalism of the Iport Police Department. I would like to personally thank Sergeant Dyskowiak for his exceptional dedication towards his department, his colleagues and the citizens of Iport. His leadership, his work ethic and his commitment to excellence make him a well-designed candidate for the captain's prize. The citizens of Iport are lucky to have Sergeant Dyskowiak to serve and protect our community.

Nous savons qu'âge ne manque pas de mots et de félicitations.

Je ne sais pas quoi dire de plus que ce que les personnes avant moi n'ont pas déjà dit, mais je tenais juste à dire que j'apprécie énormément ce prix. J'apprécie la ville et eux j'ai probablement l'un des métiers les plus cool qui soit. Donc, chaque jour où je viens travailler, je prends du plaisir. Alors, merci beaucoup.

Merci.

D'accord, nous avons deux prix de reconnaissance. Le commandant Blake en a écrit un. It is Mr. Wesley Walls. Wesley. Le commandant Blake a écrit. Ces derniers mois, l'agent Walls a consacré une grande partie de son temps libre à mettre à jour des logiciels et des procédures administratives afin de faire gagner du temps aux agents lors du remplissage des formulaires et des rapports. Bien que ses heures de travail habituelles soient de 21h45 à 5h45, on peut le trouver au commissariat à toute heure du jour, travaillant dur pour résoudre ses problèmes et améliorer les conditions de travail de ses collègues. In addition to all this, Agent Walls recently volunteered to be the IDAX representative of our service, which involves the data collection and audits of the State Police on our IT network, in addition to its other responsibilities, in order to offer a better work environment to the police officers of the Departement de l'E-Porte. Agent Walls has sacrificed time at home with his family. Because Agent Walls has done much more than what his work requires to improve things for the entire service, I nominate him for the Excellence Award. Wesley, congratulations. And I would also like, before they take the floor, to say that those who have this kind of career also surpass themselves. And you forgot to mention that he is also a softball coach at John Glenn. That's right. Yes, sir. He spends a lot of time helping the community. But congratulations. A few words?

Yes, I just want to thank everyone. You know, it's a great city. I love being here and I plan to stay here for a long time. So, thank you. Les deux derniers prix d'excellence vont de pair et ne sont pas décernés par moi-même, ni par aucun capitaine du service, mais par le maire en personne. Le maire souhaite reconnaître deux de nos agents qui ont fait preuve d'une application exceptionnelle en matière de circulation. Ces deux agents ont surpassé tous les autres en termes de chiffres concernant les infractions au code de la route. Agents Cagé et agents Lozère, veuillez me rejoindre ici. Pendant cette période, ces six premiers mois, nous avons extrait les statistiques. Malheureusement, l'Auxerre l'a devancé, mais seulement parce que, et je sais que ça agace un peu Cagé, Cagé formait de nouveaux agents. Donc, je ne sais pas, je ne sais pas ce que vous avez à dire à ce sujet, mais pas un mot, pas un mot. Grâce à ces deux-là, les Russes sont un peu plus sûres et j'espère qu'ils continueront sur cette lancée et trouveront le temps de continuer à s'attaquer aux problèmes. Félicitations. Messieurs, félicitations. On vous écoute. Je veux juste dire merci. J'apprécie. Eux, je suis né ici à Lipport. J'ai grandi ici à Lipport et c'est un honneur de servir et protéger les citoyens. Merci. Merci pour ceci. Eux, c'est un honneur de travailler pour cette agence. Eux, ça fait presque six ans et c'est un vrai plaisir de travailler ici. Eux, j'adore la circulation. J'adore assurer la sécurité des gens ici dans la ville de Leporte. Merci Eux pour l'opportunité de travailler ici. Merci. Merci à tous les deux. Est-ce que... We can have all the laureates here in front. I don't know if you want to, you at the traffic service, put you next to Mrs. Partenon, because Loa had me once. You had Agent Loza, she had her in 2020. And if the officers and members of the remaining council could come and surround the laureates.

I'm going to take my phone. Here. There. Mettez-vous au milieu pour que vous puissiez. Montez sur une chaise.

Non, mais merci. J'apprécie vraiment le bureau.

C'est un risque pour la sécurité.

Ça l'est. Ma sœur a. Elle s'est tenue sur une roue. Quel âge a-t-elle? Oui.

Bonsoir. Merci, messieurs. Passez une bonne soirée en toute sécurité. Merci, chef. Vous faites une différence au niveau du moral et excellent travail.

Merci et merci pour votre temps. J'adore toujours me vanter de nos gars. Alors.

Rapport des comités permanents. Président du Conseil Franqui.

La commission de réaménagement se réunit mercredi prochain, le 26, à 17h15, ici même dans la salle du Conseil. C'est tout. Conseillère Ficus.

Le Conseil des Parcs se réunira le mercredi 19 août, à 16h au bureau du Parc. La commission de circulation se réunira le mardi 1er septembre, à 17h au poste de police. Par ailleurs. If you have contacted the mayor or myself about a traffic problem, please attend a meeting of the Commission so that your request can be examined. Members of the Commission may need additional information before making a decision, and your presence helps to ensure that we have the necessary details to fully examine the matter. Please understand that requests cannot be examined if the applicant cannot attend a meeting. And also, we receive more calls than usual regarding children on scooters and electric bikes. Please be careful if your children use scooters or electric bikes in the neighborhood. We ask parents to remind children to slow down and to be careful of fallen branches and debris. Some roads are still dangerous and we want everyone to stay safe. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep our children and our neighborhoods safe.

Councilor Galloway. The Mayor's Police Commission met on August 11. They review the past performance reports of officers and the promotion school is scheduled in October with exams in November.

The plot located on the lowland in the northeast corner of Jefferson and Jackson Rd. will be used to develop affordable housing thanks to an EUA subsidy. A discussion and an action concerning a commercial subsidy for Culver's have been submitted to help financially to the enlargement of the terrace on the south side of the building. Electricity works, including the installation of an outdoor lighting, concrete works as well as the installation of tables and additional seats have been planned, and the subsidy has been approved for this as well. The financing of the calls for the painting of the trash cans and benches in our city center. Nous avons reçu un devis de Mulfields pour terminer les travaux avant le 4 juillet, je trouve le résultat très réussi, et cela incluait toute la main-d'œuvre et les matériaux pour le projet. Leur prochaine réunion aura lieu ce mercredi 19 août à 16h à la mairie. Lors de la réunion de la commission du mérite des pompiers, le président Zhou a totalisé les scores de tous les candidats et les a partagés avec le comité. Nous en saurons plus lors de la prochaine réunion. Je tiens à remercier notre service d'incendie pour son intervention lors des urgences causées par la tempête. Chief Snyder said that it was probably the most busy day in our history. And if anyone needs additional assistance, do not hesitate to contact them. Their next meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 2 at 6.30 p.m. at Fire Station No. 1 on 18th Street. And the next meeting of the Board of Appeals will take place on September 14 at 5 p.m. at the City Hall.

Councilor Buchanan. Nothing to report this evening. Councilor Kenney.

The airport authority will meet on Wednesday, September 9 at 5.15 p.m. at the airport.

Merci. Présentation d'une résolution. Conseiller Buchanan. J'aimerais faire une motion pour lire la résolution dans son intégralité pour la première fois.

Appuyez. Appuyez.

Motion proposée et appuyée. Discussion. Tous en faveur ?

Contre. Conseiller Buchanan. Une résolution adoptant une politique définitive et des auteurs. that a municipality develops a written tax plan and establishes a definitive policy by resolution responding to the requirements stated in the Code of Indiana 34-4-13-3. For an area proposed for annexation, it is expected that the City of Leaport, in Indiana, has prepared a tax plan for an annexation area following a voluntary petition submitted by the owners of the annexation territory. and expected that the tax plan written and in accordance with the requirements of the law of Indiana concerning the supply of investment services and common services to the annexation territory and should be adopted by the City. Consequently, it is resolved by the Municipal Council of the City of Leaport, Indiana, as follows. The financial plan written June 6, incorporated as part A, is currently adopted for the annexation territory and the annexation proposed as stated in the ordinance for the annexation of the Leaport Assembly of God Church. Fin de la résolution. Il s'agit d'une résolution qui peut être adoptée ce soir. Nous avons Craig Phillips ici avec nous. Je pensais qu'il était venu pour arborer ce magnifique t-shirt Purdue que vous portez. Mais je suppose que vous êtes là pour d'autres raisons. Oui, j'ai déposé mon fils aujourd'hui. Donc, très bien. Eux, vous devriez avoir une copie du plan financier d'annexion devant vous. E. I would start by drawing your attention to page 3, which is a kind of summary of the description of the annexation zone and some other factors. E. The proposed annexation zone is located west and north of the existing limits of the city, on the south side. E. For reference, next to the campus of the Microsoft data center, there is a joint map in the annex of the document which also refers to it. The annexation zone represents about 15 acres and the perimeter of this zone, which is an annexation of a single plot, is up to more than 25% of the current city limits, exceeding the requirements provided by the state law for the annexation. e. The current annexation zone consists of vacant agricultural lands. The current existing zoning is agricultural. However, the proposed zoning is light industrial . There is no resident in this annexation area. And the land valuation of this plot is currently $ 23,200. But it is expected that in the event of a change of owner and modification of the valuation, from agricultural to industrial, the valuation expected for exercise 27 paying 28 should be $ 650,900. therefore a substantial increase in the value of this property. There is no anticipation, e, we are held by the law to declare that non-capital and capital services will be provided to the area. e, non-capital services within a one-year period after the annexation and capital services within three years. However, as it is a vacant property, it is expected that it remains vacant and that it serves as a buffer zone within the global campus of the Microsoft data center. There is no planned impact on the services provided by this annexation. In terms of financial impact, on the basis of the figures that I shared with you, it is expected that the city will make an increase in the collection of about $ 9,357. or $ 6,823 net of the tax cut when it is applied on the basis of the state formulas. There is also a ventilation on the page of the following few years. A slight increase each year based on this and the cut circuits resulting from it, as well as a detailed ventilation of the cut circuits which specifies the losses due to the latter for all tax units in the annexation zone. On this page, There is no known debt for this property. There is therefore no supposed E-debt necessary for this project. Then, if you go to Annex 1, E you have a ventilation on page 11 of the estimated E value and the impact on the estimated global value of the city. You will see that for 27 pay 28, which is the first year imposed, we would receive revenues. E the estimated value is again expected to be E of 650,900 dollars. and E increased according to the typical E increases expected from now on for the next three years covered by the tax plan. And finally, E there is a plot as I said which is part of this. The estimated value, once again, E for the E, the ownership of the church, the Pentecostal church E, the ownership of the church assembled by God is currently $ 21,880. But because of the change of E-propriety and, E, consequently, of the type of evaluation, E, there again, we predict that it will be, E, worth $ 650,900. which translates into the revenue from the collection that I mentioned earlier. And finally, there are cards, once again, there are joint cards and a legal description linked to the documents that refer to the area included in the tax plan. So, you can see, as you can see, it is an advantage and a benefit for the city to favorably consider this annexation, and I am happy to answer the questions that you might have regarding the tax plan.

Questions for Mr. Philips?

N'en ayant aucune, ceci est une résolution et peut être adoptée ce soir. Eux, ai-je une motion?

C'est proposé. Appuyez.

J'ai une motion et un appui. Discussion. Tous ceux qui sont pour. Pour. Contre. La motion est adoptée. Merci. Et je voudrais dire qu'Andrew de Microsoft est également présent et eux, il y avait des gens, des propriétaires qui vivaient le long de la 35E, la 35 Sud et eux qui avaient des préoccupations lors de la réunion de planification. Just before the storm, you know, I met everyone, it was an excellent discussion. Alors, merci, car c'est ainsi que nous percevons Microsoft et c'est ainsi que nous vous percevons. Donc, eux, cela a compté énormément. Merci. Deuxième et dernière lecture d'une ordonnance. Président du Conseil, Francky. Monsieur le maire, je propose de lire l'ordonnance pour la deuxième et dernière fois par son titre uniquement. Appuyez.

Proposition et appui. Discussion.

Qui est pour ? I oppose. Councilor or President of the Franqui Council. An ordinance of the Municipal Council of the City of Leaport, Indiana, annexing and integrating into the limits of the City of Leaport, Indiana, and modifying the zoning ordinance for the property located in the Canton of Pleasant, contiguous to this one.

This is therefore a second reading. Mr. Cook. Oui, bonsoir au conseil municipal. Berkouk, directeur exécutif du partenariat pour le développement économique de l'IPORT. Je n'ai pas grand-chose à ajouter à ce sujet. Je pense que nous avons assez avancé pour que vous soyez tous familiers avec le processus. Mais pour un rappel rapide, nous sommes passés devant vous à la commission d'urbanisme du conseil municipal lors de leur dernière réunion, qui a évidemment fait la recommandation sur le zonage E si cela doit être annexé à la ville. Je vous encourage vivement à approuver ceci ce soir. Encore une fois, si vous savez, le maire a mentionné qu'il y avait des citoyens ici à la commission d'urbanisme qui avaient des questions, nous y avons répondu. Je pense qu'il y a eu périodiquement des questions ici et là, et Microsoft a fait un travail formidable pour y répondre. Nous avons des représentants de Microsoft ainsi que des représentants de l'église ici ce soir. Si vous avez des questions pour moi, je serai heureux d'y répondre. Sinon, si je ne peux pas répondre, je serai heureux de faire venir quelqu'un d'autre qui le pourra.

Proposition of approval. Supported.

Propositions and support. Comments. This was a very well discussed process and it was a bit confusing for some residents to know why it was different. This happens at this time. Eumebic has very well explained why and this plot has been discussed and was part of the plan a year ago from the beginning. So this is yes, welcome to the city. J'ai donc une proposition et un appui. D'autres commentaires ? N'en entendant aucun. Qui est pour ? Pour. Contre.

La proposition est adoptée. Merci et merci pour votre soutien.

Je continue. E. Passons au point de Warren. Président du Conseil Franqui, présentation d'une ordonnance. Je propose de lire une ordonnance pour la première fois dans son intégralité.

Motion and support. Discussion. For. For. Against. President of the Francky Council.

Ordinance creating the YouTube revenue fund of the E-Port Police Department, number 5510. The E-Port Police Department has a YouTube channel. Wait for the revenue received from the YouTube channel to be deposited on fund number 5510. et que tout revenu accumulé via la chaîne YouTube servira à acheter de l'équipement pour le département de police de Liporte. Consequently, it is ordered by the Municipal Council of the City of Leporte as follows. Article 1. The Municipal Council of the City of Leporte authorizes by the present the treasurer to create, use and manage the YouTube income fund of the Police Department of Leporte, number 5510, for the revenue received from the YouTube channel. The funds of this account will be used for equipment intended for the Police Department. Article 2. This ordinance will come into force as soon as its adoption and its legal publication if the law requires it. End of order.

Comments, sir. Council.

President Franqui, anything to add?

I don't know. I actually saw, I think it was the first video that the chief published on the subject, concerning Michigan Avenue and its surveillance. I think it's an excellent idea because the city knows what's going on with the police, they keep them informed, and who don't watch YouTube, I think that's perfect.

So, he's an influencer. Other comments? Yes, no matter what Tim was reading, he made everyone run away from here. What are you doing? Having no other remarks, this is reported at the meeting on September 8th. Presentation of a resolution. Sorry, presentation of a resolution of the city.

Votre honneur, je propose d'introduire une résolution à lire pour la première et unique fois dans son intégralité.

Appuyez. J'ai une motion et un appui. E. Pour. Contre. Councilor Ficus.

A resolution from the city of Leaport, Indiana, declaring an official intention to reimburse the expenses. Waiting for the city of Leaport, Indiana, to intend to make various capital expenses in the city, including without limitation road improvements and other infrastructure and capital improvements, collectively the project. And waiting for the city to reasonably expect to reimburse the project's expenses with the product of obligations issued by or in the name of the city for a maximum global principal amount of $ 15 million, in order to finance the project. And waiting for the city to wish to establish its intention in accordance with the Treasury Regulations, under section 1.5.0.2 and the Code of Indiana 5.1.14.6c. that the 10 costs of the project must be refunded from the product of the obligations. It is therefore decided by the city of Lipport, in Indiana, that the city declares by now its intention to refund the project's expenses with the product of the obligations. End of resolution. You know, the chosen moment for this could not be ... A coincidence, after the situation of the trees caused by the storm, since 2020, we have focused on the infrastructure. What?

I'm listening. Oh, okay. You have the right point. Yes.

So, you know, we talked about the trees and what the federal government has done, which has come back to us a hundred times now, and the damage it has caused in our community. When we talk about water, we are talking about used water and the situation of water with redundancy, redundancy with old infrastructure problems of 100 years and 100 million dollars to deal with it, what we have started to deal with, what you have all started to deal with, and even for the used waters, without ignoring the infrastructure problems there. Apart from that, the number one problem of our community, what our residents claim, are the roads. and roads are the next topic of discussion, we can no longer postpone the deadline because, you know, a lot of things are happening in this community. And once again, you see it every day. Our residents see it and we have to do something because we cannot only count on the money of the State's CCMG to maintain our roads, but also to improve them. So I imagined what we call the road to follow by understanding the passing evaluation and I think it is important to share it with you. The passing evaluations are the road scores based on the deterioration of our roads. Our current passing evaluation is only 2.9 which means that we have 117.95 miles of the city of Liport to cover. 101 of these miles are classified as bad and the remaining 16 miles are classified as 1. Passable state. This means that less than 3% and more likely 2% are considered to be in good condition in the city of Liport. and we have generated a PASER report by IA to eliminate the emotional aspect related to the fact of having individuals who will evaluate our routes. We therefore want to maintain this dynamic because we know that we have a problem, and you all supported last year one of the largest investments in community transit that ePort is known, about $ 650,000 from the tax on vehicles, and we were able to pave a little less than 2.5 miles. Now, remember, how many miles do we have that are bad or passable? 117.

Roughly 117 and we only did 2.5. So, and it doesn't even understand, we made a few routes. We have the Indiana project in progress, but there is a lot of work to do. So, my plan, our proposed paving plan, and I would like to thank Courtney Partin because nothing is done without her leadership to ensure that we can do it. If you look now, if we consider an investment of 10 million dollars in our community, the lines come out to show you the difference that it could make. This is just an example. Cela n'a jamais été vu dans l'histoire de l'e-port. Nous ferions un fraisage et un revêtement de 2 pouces avec colmatage. Cela porterait notre indice PASER de 2,9 à 3,86. Maintenant, comprenez bien ceci. Un investissement de 10 millions de dollars nous amène à 3,86 car nous n'avons pas entretenu les routes comme nos résidents le méritent, comme notre développement économique le soutiendrait. Hum, nous avons beaucoup de travail à faire, mais cela commence aujourd'hui avec l'automne 20. Revenez en arrière, s'il vous plaît. L'automne 2026. Nous pourrions commencer cela avec votre approbation dès cet automne pour 4,1 millions de dollars de pavage et ensuite terminer au printemps. Alors, qu'est-ce que cela signifie? Nous avons, eux, une trésorerie. Eux, quel est le terme exact que nous voulons utiliser? Solde. Nous avons un solde de trésorerie de 4,1 millions de dollars qui permettrait de financer le pavage de cet automne. Nous pourrions ensuite examiner les options, car nous avons tellement de possibilités avec le TIF, avec le cautionnement potentiel, avec eux les intérêts sûrs, vous savez, les gros montants d'investissement de Microsoft. We have many options to finance this for our future with spring, but the key is to start in autumn. And as it is said, it reinforces the foundations of our future. Our roads are the number one subject for which our residents appeal. It cannot be pushed back indefinitely, finally, it can be pushed back. I can't read them. Push back indefinitely, and it has been pushed back for too long, so ... We can say no.

I'm sorry. Can you repeat that? Yes, please. D. So we can ignore that and remember that we do the CCMG every two years, not every year. So we don't have it for next year. We can push the problem back and watch our roads deteriorate. I don't know how much worse they can be with a PASER index of 2.9. But we have here an opportunity with an investment of 10 million dollars that our residents expect and that they deserve. And I think we have an excellent plan that will make a difference for our infrastructure, just like you did for water and wastewater. And we see what happens when we neglect trees. We know, from the point of view of security, what happens when we neglect roads. So I wanted to share this with you. I would be happy to answer all your questions here. It is a resolution that could be adopted tonight, but I am not sure that many people in the community are against the improvement of our road network.

I have described in your advisory files the funds from which we would borrow treasury funds. None of them, finally, for major movements we could need a little of this investment, but none, apart from major movements, is linked to a placement. So, it does not affect the interest earned on any of the funds. E, and it would be refunded with the financing. The financing will be submitted again to the Council. Thus, you will know the details of the revenues that we use to refund the obligation. So I can't give you much detail on the obligation for the moment. We are starting the process for that. But yes, happy to answer all the questions you might have. I just have a remark. Can I make a remark, please? I just remember, Roger, that we were at the council a few administrations ago and it was a major event when we got a million dollars for the roads. I mean, the press teams were there and everything else. So, 10 million, it's phenomenal.

The biggest investment in the history of e-port. Well, I'm sure the people who watch this are wondering why we didn't do it in the past. But we never had the money or the opportunity of income as we have now. So, you know, thanks to good development, we will now have money. We also have an investment of $ 1.8 million that is coming and that will be used for Reboyd. The Boulevard Boyd will be redone. First Street, Osborne, Madison, and I'm going to go through a list and cite a few of them. East Jefferson, Palazzi, Park Street, Park Street, probably to the north because we are not to the north of the bridge because we do not want to invest in the southern part before the bridge is finished. E, East 10th Street, Andrew, A, Ohio Street, Williams, Warren, Weller. E, there are so many streets that must be made. Philadelphia, Maple, Woodward, a lot in your sector. E, so very common routes through the community, and again Perry, Harrison, Elle, Phipps, Lello, Walker, Lawrence. E, but it's now in your hands. And again, E, I will take any other question or motion of support or rejection. And, E, the road in front of us is really what we are focusing on. Je pense qu'étant dans le nord-ouest de l'Indiana, tout le monde sait que nous avons une période de construction annuelle limitée. Donc, cela nous permet d'en faire une bonne partie maintenant, ou au moins d'en commencer une partie maintenant. Et ensuite, eux, de finir ça l'année prochaine. Donc je, il y a probablement des questions sur pourquoi nous, vous savez, faisons cela au lieu d'attendre un processus complet, vous savez. But if we can, if we can do it now thanks to Courtney's planning, I'm all for it. And Jan Eldridge spent a lot of time on it. We are associated with Avenue, which is Milestones' main company, and, you know, we are impatiently waiting for their leadership on this project and to finish as many routes as possible before the snow arrives. Alors que, eux, nous commençons à examiner cela. Mais, eux, nous devrions avoir au moins 50% de ce pavage fait cet automne. Motion pour approuver. Appuyer. Motion et appui. Commentaire.

Eh bien, je pense que tout le monde est déjà frustré par la circulation et les fermetures de route. Alors profitons-en pour faire avancer les choses.

Tous ceux qui sont pour, pour. Contre. La motion est adoptée. Les résidents vous disent merci. Conseillère Kenney.

Eux, votre honneur, j'aimerais présenter la résolution, eux, pour qu'elle soit lue pour la première et unique fois dans son intégralité.

Appuyez. Motion et appui. Discussion. Tous ceux qui sont pour, pour, contre. Conseillère Kenney.

a resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Leporte approving some amendments to the declaratory resolution and to the economic development plan for the consolidated economic development area of ​​Leporte, extension of the allocation area of ​​Boulevard Boyd. Considering that the Re-establishment Commission of the City of Leporte previously adopted and amended a declaratory resolution establishing the consolidated economic development area of ​​Leporte in the city, which includes the allocation area of ​​Boulevard Boyd, and approving an Economic Development Plan for the Economic Development Zone. And considering that on July 29, 2026, the Re-organization Commission has approved and adopted a resolution amending the declaratory resolution to expand the Economic Development Zone and the allocation zone. B. Designate Microsoft Corporation and its successors or owners, or any subsidiary of the company and their successors or owners, as contributors designated at the end of the Code of Indiana 36-7-14-39.3. and to take the related measures announced in the Resolution of 2026. It is expected that the Re-organization Commission has submitted the Resolution of 2026 to the Urbanism Commission of the City of Leporte for approval according to the Code of Indiana 36 7 14 13 16. and waited for the Urbanism Commission to issue on August 11, 2026 its ordinance approving the resolution of 2026. As a result, it is resolved by the Municipal Council of the City of Leaport, Indiana, which follows. First, the Municipal Council approves by the present the amendments to the declaratory resolution and to the consolidated plan as provided in the resolution of 2026 and approves by the present the ordinance of the Commission of Urbanism approving the resolution of 2026. Secondly, this resolution will come into force as soon as it is adopted by the municipal council and its approval by the mayor, according to the law. This is a resolution that can be adopted tonight. Mr. Cook.

Good evening again to the council. Hum, we are discussing the TIF zone that currently exists on the ownership of Phase 1 of Microsoft. Comme vous vous en souvenez, l'annexion ultérieure qui a été achevée ici, E, en tant que phase 2, a été annexée à la ville. Hum, cela doit se produire avant que nous puissions étendre la zone d'allocation pour inclure la nouvelle propriété, et c'est donc ce qui s'est évidemment passé en juillet. Hum, nous avons commencé ce processus avec la commission de réaménagement et c'est un processus en quatre étapes. Commission de réaménagement, commission d'urbanisme, conseil municipal, et ensuite, en supposant votre soutien. Enfin, si vous soutenez cette résolution, elle retournera devant la commission de réaménagement pour la résolution de confirmation lors de leur prochaine réunion. Question for Mr. Cook. Question for Mr. Cook.

So, Mr. Cook, just a question. The funds that will be collected in this TIF, they can only be used in this TIF or what are the rules?

So, hum, with any TIF zone, there is the principle of integration and service. Hum, and so, in general, yes, these funds are used within the TIF zone. Also, the service. You can imagine a scenario, you must, if you invest in the hydraulic infrastructure, Excellent.

Thank you.

Questions? All those who are for, for, for, against, the motion is adopted. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Cook. Presentation of a resolution. Councilor Galloway. Mr. Mayor, I would like to present a resolution and read it for the only time.

Press.

Motion and press. All those who are for, for, against, Councilor Galloway. Resolution aiming to transfer funds within the 2026 budget. considering that additional funds are necessary for some budgetary positions in 2026 in order to cover the essential services and obligations. It is therefore decided and resolved by the Municipal Council of the City of Leaport, Indiana, that the following transfers be carried out within the budget 6 after for the year 2026. General Communication 1101 to 311 Du poste 391, autre, au poste 315, service professionnel, pour 1 088,84 $. Routes et rues locales. 22 02 524. Du poste 231, fonctionnement général, au poste 391, autre service, pour 1 500 $. Transport 25 10 304. From post 501, salary, to post 509, communications and divers, for $500. This is a resolution that can be adopted tonight. I think it's a normal transfer.

Demands from service managers.

Is there a motion for approval?

It's proposed.

Press. Comments. All those who are for, for, against.

The resolution is adopted.

Autres affaires. Ai-je une motion ? Motion pour lever la séance.

Appuyer.

Tous ceux qui sont pour. Pour.

Contre.