City of Greensburg Water Board
The city of Greensburg Water Board began their meeting with the approval of the November 4, 2025, meeting minutes.
Darren Burkhart provided an update on the Broadway & 10th Street Project. Burkhart states that they are working on completing the plans for the project. He hopes during the next meeting he will have more information on the schedule for bidding and other next steps for the project.
Zach Wirrig discussed INDOT Main St Reconstruction Agreements with the board. Zach stated that the city of Greensburg has received these agreements back and he received approval for an agreement to be signed between the water board and INDOT. This is for $0 as INDOT is covering all costs associated with the work. Attorney Chris Stephen stated that he reviewed the document and states that he sees no concerns. The plans for the project are complete and that INDOT is working with the railroad as well.
Aaron Schwendenmann provided an update on the Upland Flow Meter Replacements. He stated that this flow meter is a very important component and the meter is currently failing. Aaron provided a quote for this meter from a BL Anderson which is a vendor that they have been working with in the past. The board approved the invoice to replace the Flow Meter.
Aaron also provided his November MRO. He stated that business was as usual with no major concerns.
Aaron stated that this morning they had a water main break on 4th street during the snow that we encountered. They all thanked this team for their dedication.
The board approved the claims as presented.
The board received a letter from a community member recognizing Aaron Schwendemann and Chris Martin for their assistance in fixing an issue that developed due to another company that caused damage to a water line. The letter was submitted by Mr. & Mrs. Chambers.
The mayor added his thanks to all involved in the water main break and to those recognized by Mr. & Mrs. Chambers.
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Greensburg Airport Board
The meeting began with the approval of November 4, 2025, meeting minutes.
Dr. Jon Dooley provided the financial report stating that with the three accounts combined the airport has $377,809.82 currently.
Paul Shaffer, BF&S provided an update on the following approvals. He also provided them with their annual report for financials, and he went over the total of federal grant dollars passed through the airport.
The board approved Contractors Pay Estimate #1 $672,216.77 to Paul H. Rowe for construction of the Apron Project. The board also approved a Pay request for BF&S services that went along with the Apron Project in the amount of $32,758.
The board then approved IAP 24 pay request #5 for services rendered above in the amount of $312,430.87. This covers BF&S invoices, and a portion of the contractors pay estimate. Also, they approved IAP 25 pay request #1 in the amount of $129,789.48 which will be used to pay towards the portion of the contractors pay estimate. Finally, the board also approved IAP 27 pay request #1 in the amount of $239,862.39. The reason for dividing these is so that the board could maximize the grants available. These reimbursements requested cover the cost of the Paul H. Rowe and BF&S invoice approved earlier in the meeting.
Paul stated that the walk-through inspection of the Apron project is scheduled for December 9, 2025.
Jerry Scheidler, Airport Manager stated that he did some snow removal today and he has 9 individuals currently on the hangar waiting list.
Amy Bornes, Clerk Treasurer, spoke about the Jackson County Bank Loan Payoff Plan that she has created. She went over the plan further and explained how she plans to accomplish the payoff.
Amy also stated that the cameras have been fixed and are working correctly at the Airport. She also stated that the increased hangar invoices will be going out this month. Amy added that the Airport Manager job posting would be going out in the next few weeks.
The board approved payment of bills.
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Greensburg Redevelopment Commission
The meeting began with a public hearing concerning Resolution 2025-17 Confirmatory Resolution EDA and Allocation Area. There were no public comments or questions heard.
The actual meeting began with the approval of November 4, 2025, meeting minutes.
Zach Wirrig provided his updates-
Liberty Lakes- Zach stated that they continue to move forward daily with permits and working towards their goals. Darren stated that they have completed transfer of the property on nine of the lots.
Property Marketing- Zach stated that the Mayor, Bryan Robbins, and himself attended a retail show in Indianapolis and he feels that great connections were made from that visit. Zach stated that the party interested in the 12-acre parcel reached out to him today and he will be having a meeting with them tomorrow morning to discuss the tract. He added that a party is interested in the 1.5 parcel as well. Zach brought up the need for a retail gap analysis and the possibility to train someone to be able to conduct the analysis. He added that he plans to gather information and bring it back to the board next month.
o Iron Men – Downtown Apartments- Zach provided renderings from Iron Men. The surveyor will be sending the easements back to Zach so they can get those recorded. They are working to finalize the EDA. Iron Men is also working on their environmental process.
Bryan Robbins –Economic Development Corporation of Greensburg/Decatur County o 2025 Housing Study.
Brian Robbins, Executive Director of the Economic Development Corporation, presented the housing study conducted by the EDC with financial support from both the county and the City of Greensburg. He highlighted several key findings, noting that while Decatur County experienced growth from 2000 to 2020, population levels have plateaued since 2020. The primary age group showing growth is residents aged 55 and older. The county also has a significant number of commuters, most of whom travel from Marion County, Indiana.
Robbins reported that 83% of the county’s housing stock consists of single-family homes. To better retain and attract recent graduates, the community will need to increase the availability of rental units priced below $1,000 per month. He also emphasized the importance of expanding community amenities.
Brian and the commissioners discussed how the study can guide and help inform decisions about community resources and amenities moving forward.
When asked how the housing study will support the Economic Development Commission in attracting new industries and businesses to Decatur County, Brian Robbins explained:
“I think it shows that our community is taking an active and comprehensive approach to our future. A major part of that involves addressing the needs of our current workforce while also attracting the housing developments necessary for the next generations. Essentially, we’re preparing for the growth that our potential can bring.”
Zach Wirrig – Director of Public Projects presented Resolution 2025-17 Confirmatory Resolution Economic Development Area and Allocation Areas. This Resolution has been approved by all required parties therefore during tonight’s meeting the RDC officially voted to establish this Resolution.
Election for 2026 Officers
President- Darren Burkhart
Vice President- Ken Dornich
Secretary- Mark Klosterkemper
The RDC approved claims.
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Greensburg Plan Commission
A series of public hearings were held regarding the following matters:
- Primary Plat for Seneca Landing, located southeast of Moscow Road and I-74
- Rezoning request for Seneca Landing from R-2 to R-4
- Primary/Secondary Plat for 710 Baili Drive
No public comments were made on any of these items, and the hearings were subsequently closed.
The commission then approved the meeting minutes from November 4, 2025.
McCamment Construction and SD Barnes Construction received approval for the Primary Plat for Seneca Landing. Representatives explained that the project will consist of duplex units, including 3-bedroom/2-bath and 2-bedroom/2-bath layouts, all with two-car garages. Keegan McCamment noted that the homes will be of high quality. The development plan includes 52 duplex buildings, totaling 104 individual units, with the main entrance off Moscow Road. The structures will be stick-built with a mixed exterior finish. Civil Engineer Tim Thomas and Scott Barnes were also present to answer questions.
The developers also requested a rezoning of Seneca Landing from R-2 to R-4. The Plan Commission acknowledged receiving an email from a nearby resident who expressed concerns related to a 2008 effort to create the Seneca Landing PUD District. Chris Stephen explained the purpose of a PUD and summarized the research he conducted on the matter for the commission’s review, noting the homeowner’s ongoing concerns and Stephen emphasized that the Plan Commission votes to favorably or not favorably send a recommendation to the City Council to make their final decision.
Following discussion, the Plan Commission voted to forward a positive recommendation for the rezoning request to the City Council.
Matt Savage, of 710 Baili Drive, requested approval of a Primary and Secondary Plat to divide his approximately 1.8-acre property into two parcels, stating his intention to sell the newly created lot. The Plan Commission approved the request.
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