DELAWARE-MUNCIE METROPOLITAN PLAN COMMISSION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

INTRODUCTION/CONFIRMATION OF MEMBERS:

Ms. Swackhamer reported that Commissioner Brand would remain as the County Commissioner representative on the Board, and that the Commissioners had reappointed Mr. Landess and that the Mayor had reappointed Mr. Ivy and Mr. LaChat to the Board and that Mr. Dishman would remain as the City Council representative. She also reported that Mr. Curley who had been the Purdue Extension advisory member had informed the office that Amanda Bullion would now hold that seat. She stated that Ms. Bullion was present and could explain how that would look moving forward.

Ms. Bullion stated that traditionally the County Extension Director would take the roll as advisory member to the Plan Commission however she was the Health and Human Sciences Educator and that Emily Kring was the Ag and Natural Resources Educator and had a wealth of information. She stated that Ms. Kring covered several counties and was a Delaware County resident and would make a great fit. She stated that she appreciated the Board as they made this transition and that they both looked forward to their role.

CONFIRMATION OF ATTORNEY:

Mr. Brand made a motion to retain Mr. Murphy as Board attorney. Mr. Dishman seconded the vote. Ms. Swackhamer called for all those in favor to say aye, all those opposed same sign. She stated that the ayes have it, Mr. Murphy will remain the Board attorney for 2026.

ROLL CALL:

Ms. Swackhamer called roll and the following members were present: Mr. Brand, Ms. Bullion, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Dishman, Ms. Hensley, Mr. Ivy, Mr. Landess, and Mr. Smith. Absent: Mr. Borchers, Mr. LaChat, Mr. Leach, and Ms. Sipe. Also present: Mr. Murphy, attorney for the Board.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

Mr. Smith opened the floor for nominations of officers. Mr. Brand made a motion to retain the current President and Vice-President. Ms. Hensley seconded the motion. There being no further nominations, Mr. Smith declared the nominations closed. Ms. Swackhamer called for all those in favor to say aye, those opposed same sign. She stated that the ayes have it, Mr. Smith will serve as Board President and Mr. Carroll will serve as Board Vice-President for 2026.