Meeting Report · Ellettsville Town Council
Council hires Nicholas Blackard as full-time police officer.
Nicholas Blackard previously served with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office and Greenwood Police Department.
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Key Highlights
- 01Council hires Nicholas Blackard as full-time police officer.
- 02Council approved an $8,000 invoice for legal counsel.
- 03Town Manager Michael Farmer encouraged attendance at a reorganization meeting.
- 04Council member William Ellis clarified the reorganization meeting's purpose.
Written for residents
Summary
Nicholas Blackard previously served with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office and Greenwood Police Department.
Town Marshal Jimmie Durnil introduced Nicholas Blackard as a candidate for full-time employment with the Ellettsville Police Department. Blackard is a 2019 graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and holds EMT, Firefighter 1 and 2, and HAZMAT operations certifications. The council voted 4-0 to hire Nicholas Blackard, and Clerk Treasurer Noelle Conyer swore him in.
The council approved paying its bills, including an $8,000 invoice for legal counsel. Council member Pamela Samples questioned the invoice, asking why the town's attorney was not used. Clerk Treasurer Noelle Conyer explained the fees were for legal counsel related to various items for the Clerk Treasurer's office, not through the town's regular legal counsel.
Town Manager Michael Farmer encouraged residents to attend an upcoming reorganization meeting on Wednesday night. He described the meeting as a public hearing for residents to ask questions and learn more about the proposed merger of the town and Richland Township. Council member William Ellis clarified that the meeting is not for approving reorganization but for allowing the public and voters to be decision-makers. He expressed hope for support to let residents decide the future direction of Ellettsville.
Town Manager Michael Farmer also recognized the Lady Mustangs as sectional champions. He noted that summer has officially begun and food trucks are out.
The Receipts
Fiscal Decisions
Payment of Accounts Payable Vouchers and Payroll
Motion to approve payment for accounts payable and payroll for the town.
Payment of $8,000 invoice for legal counsel
An $8,000 invoice for legal counsel related to the clerk treasurer's office, separate from the Town's attorney, was discussed and approved as part of the Accounts Payable Vouchers and Payroll motion.