Meeting Report · Ellettsville Town Council
Council approves $37,492 agreement for 2026 Monroe County Animal Control services.
The agreement ensures continued animal shelter operations and management services for Ellettsville residents.
This summary was built from the meeting video and the official documents.
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Key Highlights
- 01Council approves $37,492 agreement for 2026 Monroe County Animal Control services.
- 02Council adopts Monroe County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan for disaster reimbursement.
- 03Council introduces ordinance to create a Stormwater Utility vehicle replacement fund.
- 04Council re-appoints William Ellis to Animal Management Commission.
- 05Street Commissioner announces leaf pickup will continue until Thanksgiving.
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Summary
The agreement ensures continued animal shelter operations and management services for Ellettsville residents.
The Ellettsville Town Council approved the 2026 Monroe County Interlocal Agreement with Animal Control, agreeing to pay $37,492 for animal shelter operations. Town Attorney Darla Brown explained this annual agreement covers services provided by the City and County for animal management. The payment ensures continued support for animals picked up and surrendered from various sources in the county.
The Council adopted Resolution 34-2025, the Monroe County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Fire Chief Kevin Patton stated this plan, updated every five years, is a roadmap for local government to proceed with disasters. It helps the town get reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) if they need to respond to a disaster.
The Council introduced Ordinance 2025-25, which would create a separate vehicle replacement fund for the Stormwater Utility. Street Commissioner Kip Headdy explained this non-reverting fund would be financed by a portion of stormwater fees. It aims to allow for future budgeting and purchasing of equipment as existing vehicles age.
Council members re-appointed William Ellis to the Monroe County Animal Management Commission. This action was taken to provide the commission with the necessary documentation of his appointment.
Street Commissioner Kip Headdy announced that leaf pickup began last week and will continue until around Thanksgiving. He asked residents to place leaves at the edge of the curb, not in the streets or drainage ways.
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Where the video and the documents differ
The meeting video and the official documents state different things on the points below. The summary uses the documents' figure, except where a point says the documents' figure could not be read.
Approval of Minutes vote count
The documents say: All in favor, motion carries.
The video says: All those in favor say I. I. I.
Accounts Payable Vouchers and Payroll vote count
The documents say: All in favor, motion carries.
The video says: All those in favor say I. I. I.
The Receipts
Fiscal Decisions
Accounts Payable Vouchers and Payroll
Motion to approve the payment of Accounts Payable Vouchers and Payroll.
2026 Monroe County Interlocal Agreement with Animal Control
Approval of the annual interlocal agreement between the City, County, and Town of Ellettsville for animal shelter and management services for 2026.
Also discussed
Budget Discussions (No Vote Taken)
Stormwater Utility Vehicle Replacement Fund
Discussion regarding the establishment of a non-reverting fund for the Stormwater Utility to budget for future equipment purchases. The fund would be supported by a portion of Stormwater fees, making it easier to plan and budget for vehicle replacements like the 2008 street sweeper. It was clarified that this is a bookkeeping tool for transparency and planning, similar to fire and police CCD/CCI funds, and would not revert to the general fund.