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TO: The next scheduled meeting was April 22 at Avon Town Hall, 6570 E. U.S. 36. The ICON will report on that meeting in its next Avon/Plainfield edition. WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved an ordinance to designate an economic revitalization area on two properties owned by Distribution Realty Group (DRG) and granted a traditional 10-year property tax abatement. WHAT IT MEANS: DRG plans to build two industrial buildings on these properties at 10654 E. U.S. 36 and 1716 S. CR 1050 E. One will be 291,600 square feet and the other 719,000 square feet. DRG’s total investment is expected to be $45 million. Estimated taxes paid will be $7.5 million, and the tax abatement is $4.7 million. WHAT HAPPENED: The council authorized the town staff and town attorney to proceed with the condemnation of Charles Nelson Drive, if necessary. WHAT IT MEANS: Avon officials determined this road is needed to facilitate efficient traffic movement, and it is a frontage road in the town’s transportation system. Ryan Cannon, town manager, reported that the town is working with the owners of Charles Nelson Drive to make this a voluntary act without the use of a condemnation. Cannon asked that the council pass the resolution so the town can move forward if the voluntary dedication fails. WHAT HAPPENED: Council passed a resolution that continues required use of face coverings and social distancing in Avon government buildings. WHAT IT MEANS: The executive order issued by Gov. Eric Holcomb requiring face coverings and social distancing expired April 6. The council extended these requirements 317-667-0211 • AutolabUSA.com for inside town buildings. The resolution expires May 31, but council can rescind it at any 10750 E. US Hwy. 36, Avon time. WHAT HAPPENED: A Washington Township parcel of land at 1481 N. CR 900 E was annexed into Avon. It was also rezoned from agricultural to institutional. 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(Photo provided by Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology) April 23, 2021 4 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY Plainfield Town Council approves contract, rezones property GIVE LINE CREWS Compiled by Peg McRoy Glover The Plainfield Town Council met April 12. The council meets at 6 p.m. for a work session ROOM TO WORK: and 7 p.m. for a meeting on the second and fourth Mondays each month at 591 Moon Road.