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Noblesville Common Council Meeting June 23, 2026
Published: Jun 23, 2026
Noblesville Council Approves Annexations for Two New Residential Developments, Previews Police Station Plans
The council considered and approved two annexation ordinances for planned developments. Ordinance 21-05-26, annexing approximately 162 acres for the Bending Branch Planned Development, north of 191st Street and east of Moontown Road, which will include a maximum of 305 single-family lots. Ordinance 22-05-26, annexing approximately 93 acres for the Montclair Planned Development, north of State Road, east of Little Chicago Road, and west of Mill Creek Road, which will contain 163 single-family lots. Both ordinances had their fiscal analyses and public hearings completed in prior meetings. Additionally, a rezone and government use overlay for a new police station on seven parcels on Division Street was presented as a preview for a future Planning Commission meeting.
Noblesville Council Considers Salary Ordinance Amendments for New Positions and Public Safety Pay Increase
An ordinance was introduced to amend the salary ordinance (01-01-26) regarding maximum bi-weekly compensation for appointed officials. Holly Ramona, HR Director, explained that the amendment incorporates requested mid-year adjustments. These include two new budget-neutral titles/positions (Assistant City Attorney and Executive Initiatives Manager), a part-time position for the planning department due to increased inspections, and a 1% increase for sworn public safety personnel for recruitment and retention. Annual compensation amounts were adjusted due to the 1% increase for first-class detectives, and clarification was added that additional compensation is for full-time detectives only. The council was asked to approve the salary ordinance on first reading to reflect wages by July 3rd.
Noblesville Council Reaffirms Impact Fees Amidst New State Legislation
The council considered an ordinance affirming the increase in impact fees each November 1st for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028, and adopting an impact zone per Indiana code. This action is in response to House Enrolled Act 1001, which amends impacts to developments. Impact fees are growth-based, ensuring new infrastructure is paid for by developers. The planning commission and impact advisory committee recommended reaffirming the prior rates. A new addition is that fees must be applied to projects within 5 miles of the city, requiring additional accounting effort.
Noblesville Council Addresses Budget Deficit Amidst Development Concerns and Approves Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
The council discussed the city's projected operating budget deficit and the financial burden on residential taxpayers, with concerns raised about corporate tax abatements and new tax increment financing districts. A citizen questioned the fiscal justification for these incentives during a shortfall and the dollar-for-dollar return on investment for taxpayers. The finance committee met on June 18th to discuss mid-year compensation adjustments and new positions, with the meeting adjourning shortly after it began. Claims were approved, and an ordinance for additional appropriations for 2026 and mid-year budget adjustments for multiple departments, including radon remediation, police station project costs, fuel expenses, and compensation adjustments for sworn public safety officers, was considered and approved.
Noblesville Council Approves Annual Traffic Schedule Update, Lowers Trail Speed Limit
The council approved an ordinance amending the traffic schedule in chapter 78 of the code of ordinances. This is an annual update to include new roads and roundabouts. A notable change is the reduction of the trail speed limit to 20 mph, directly related to a previously adopted ordinance.
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