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U.S. 36. WHAT HAPPENED: The council amended the school zone regulation code to reduce the speed of motor vehicles to 25 miles per hour only when beacons flash. WHAT IT MEANS: Previously, reduced speed restrictions were in force from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on school days. New flashing beacons have been installed, and the reduced speed will only be in effect when the beacons are flashing. WHAT HAPPENED: The council passed an ordinance that requires a permit for private emergency alarm systems and will impose fines after more than three false alarms occur at a location within a 12-month period. WHAT IT MEANS: A permit can be obtained through the Avon clerk-treasurer’s office. Failure to obtain a permit will result in a $10 per day fine. The fine for the fourth false alarm in a 12-month period is $250, the fifth is$500, the sixth is $750 and the seventh $1,000. The goal is to decrease Avon Police responding to false alarms. WHAT HAPPENED: The council considered a zoning ordinance amendment that was recommended by the advisory plan commission. WHAT IT MEANS: The amendment adds two new items to the ordinance. The first is an introductory process that would require petitions for rezoning and planned unit developments to go before the town council before being presented to the plan commission, resulting in better coordination between the council and commission. The second proposed change is to limit auto-related uses on U.S. 36 such as vehicle sales and leasing, car washes, auto services and auto parts sales. This will allow for diversity in economic development along the corridor. The council tabled the amendment until its Oct. 22 meeting, providing time for the council to do an in-depth study of the limited auto- related use section. ICONICbrief Brownsburg council to reimburse dentist for improvements The Brownsburg Town Council agreed development director, told the council to reimburse a local dentist for the de- that the storage tanks for the gas sta- molition of the former gas station at 618 tion have been removed and the site E. Main St. for $27,108. has been approved for demolition by Main Street Dental Care owner Ash- the Indiana Department of Environmen- wani Sharma is building a new office tal Management. The new building is with some rentable space next to the an investment of $1.5-$2 million. Cook Brownsburg American Legion Post said the taxes in the first year of the 331. Sharma requested reimbursement new building’s operation would mean for the demolition of the gas station $41,000 in taxes for the town. Sharma that sits on the property and will cost told the council that there has already $27,108. The council agreed to reim- been interest in potential tenants who burse the dentist at its Oct. 8 meeting. want to rent space in the proposed Debbie Cook, Brownsburg economic building. October 23, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 5 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com Plainfield Town Council approves plan for property annexations, Find social engagement. establishes new traffic stops Find days full of activity. Compiled by Nicole Davis Find peace of mind. The Plainfield Town Council met on Oct. 12 for a regular council meeting. Councilors and town officials met in person but live streamed the meeting online for those who could Find yourself.