BROWN/LINCOLN TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.

P. O. Box 711, Brownsburg, In 46112-0711

Carolyn Miller, President

Telephone: (317) 291-1802

Web Site: e-mail address:jtlmiller@aol.com

MEETING LOCATION

470 NORTHFIELD DRIVE

(FIRE TERRITORY TRAINING BUILDING)

MINUTES FOR JANUARY 6, 2010

Pat Patterson opened the meeting at 7:03 p.m. following the Pledge of Allegiance. Of the seventeen (17) Directors of BLTRA, seven (7) were present representing a quorum. The meeting was held at the Fire Territory Training Building located at 470 Northfield Drive in the large conference room.

A motion was made by Charmaine Miller to approve the minutes from the November, 2009 meeting without any corrections or changes. Becky Wright seconded the motion which carried.

Treasurer Carolyn Miller provided the Treasurer’s report. As of January, 2010 we have a balance of $569.41.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Election of Officers was the next item on the agenda. Jean Perrault made a motion that Carolyn Miller be elected as President filling the seat vacated by John Gootee. The motion was seconded by Becky Wright and carried. President Carolyn Miller then made a motion to reelect Jean Perrault as Secretary. Charmaine Miller seconded the motion which carried. Pat Patterson then made a motion that Charmaine Miller be elected to the position of Treasurer. The motion was seconded by Becky Wright and carried. Becky Wright then offered to take over Carolyn Miller’s Vice Presidency of District VIII with general approval by all officers present.

OLD BUSINESS

A motion was made by Bronwen Mantlo to renew our post office box at an annual cost of $96.00. The motion was seconded by Becky Wright and carried.

NEW BUSINESS

President Miller next broached the topic of our declining membership. Fire Chief Steve Shafer indicated that he meets with various homeowners’ associations on a monthly basis which might prove to be a good venue to introduce residents to our association. It was suggested that we could prepare a flyer that could be passed out at those meetings and at various other venues to educate other residents of Brown and Lincoln Townships of our existence. Pat Patterson indicated that we need to strive to have our vice presidents of districts contact the developers and residents in advance of our monthly meetings to obtain detailed information regarding the proposed projects and to educate those residents impacted by the proposed projects. Bronwen Mantlo suggested that with the lack of petitions that have been on the agenda in past months that we look to other avenues in which we could assist the Town. Bill Sibbing suggested that in the next six to eight months we contact the Town Manager and inquire as to whether there are in fact things we can do to assist the Town. It was also suggested that we begin inviting speakers to our meetings to discuss land issues and other items of importance to continue our education process.

LAND USE AGENDA

BROWNSBURG ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION

Chase Bank @ Northfield Drive. 2010-01P. This Petition seeks the construction of a new banking facility following the demolition of the existing structure located at 1073 North Green Street in Brownsburg. The Petitioner seeks to amend the Town of Brownsburg Zoning Map from the existing Industrial zoning to a C-3 Retail Commercial zoning classification. Jean Perrault advised that she had contacted Benchmark Consulting and briefly discussed the details of this petition. The bank will be refigured on the existing lot and will be a state of the art facility. A proto type of the proposed building is not yet available since the petition merely seeks rezoning of the existing classification at this time. There are plans to have a cut through between the bank and the parking lot housing the Toddy Shoppe and Elegance Restaurant. The Fire Department requires that there be two entrances to any facility. A general discussion followed indicating that it would be also be helpful and appropriate to have a cut through between the facility and Starbucks to decrease traffic flow onto State Road 267 at that location.

A motion was made by Bronwen Mantlo that the petition be supported with the suggestion that a second entrance be installed on the east side of the property. Becky Wright seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of the Directors present of 6-1-0 (Support-Oppose-Abstain). Pat Patterson recused herself from the vote. The BAPC hearing date is January 25, 2010.

HENDRICKS COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Christian Brethren of Indianapolis, SE 02//10. This Petition seeks a special exception for a church in an agricultural zoning district. The property consists of approximately 10 acres and is located on the west side of County Road 950 East approximately one half mile north of County Road 1000 North. A 2200 square foot home sits on the property as does a 22 x 30 pole barn. The home was built approximately 10 or 15 years ago. It is a detached single family one story dwelling. There are front and back exits to the home. The church congregation consists of 35 to 40 people comprising eight families. It is estimated that as many as 10 vehicles may be at the church for Sunday services and several times throughout the evenings during the week for meetings. There would be no on-site employees.

Fire Chief Steve Shafer voiced his concerns regarding the load capacity of the flooring in the room. Based upon the type of home situated on the property he anticipates that the flooring capacity would be no more than 30 lbs. per square foot. A load capacity of 40 people could be too much. Steve also voiced concerns that sidewalks and handicapped entrances would need to be installed for safety purposes and to meet code. Other concerns include the drainage in the area. There is a high water table in the area and the ground is very flat. Concerns were voiced about the capacity of the existing well and septic to handle an estimated 40 individuals. The existing driveway is gravel.

A motion was made by Jean Perrault that we not support the petition as presented based upon the fact that the existing structure and septic system are inadequate for the anticipated size of the congregation. Charmaine Miller seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of the Directors present of 7-0-0 (Support-Oppose-Abstain). The Hendricks County BZA hearing date is January 26, 2010.

There being no more petitions to discuss, the floor was opened for final comments. There were none. With no further business before the Association, Bronwen Mantlo moved for adjournment and the motion was seconded by Pat Patterson. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Jean M. Perrault

Secretary, BLTRA

DIRECTORS PRESENT – January 6, 2010

Bronwen Mantlo

Carolyn Miller

Charmaine Miller

Doug Miller

Pat Patterson

Jean Perrault

Becky Wright