The Fishers City Council is going through the process of annexing an area of southeast Hamilton County, near the Hancock County town of McCordsville, into Fishers. This would impact 2,000-4,000 residents. Six people living in the area to be annexed voiced their strong opposition to the proposed annexation during a public hearing required by law as part of the annexation process held Monday.
One speaker said she was a fifth-generation resident of the area and is now on a fixed income. She does not see how she can continue to afford living in the same home. She also claims signing an agreement when the homes were purchased not to fight an annexation created a “stacked deck” for those homeowners about to be annexed by Fishers. If there are benefits for her and other homeowners as a result of this annexation, she hasn’t seen one.
Another speaker claimed the annexation will not provide homeowners with anything they don’t already have. Another said the annexation will add $1,200 per year to the family’s property taxes.
Several of those speaking reside in an area just east of Flat Fork Creek Park.
The Council is expected to take final action on the annexation at the December meeting.
In other news from Monday’s monthly Council session:
–The Union and the Crossing developments received allocation areas to clarify the boundaries of their Tax Increment Financing (TIF) map.
–A second amendment to the Andretti Headquarters project agreement was passed by the Council.
–A tax abatement was passed for DMC Insurance, clearing the way for $1.5 million in improvements to their Fishers building.
–A new fee schedule was established for the Fishers Health Department, allowing it to expand services provided.
–The city’s salary ordinance was amended, creating the position of Customer Support Manager.
–A rezone and voluntary annexation received final passage, clearing the way for a new day care center, Kid City, on Cyntheanne Road near Southeastern Parkway.
–A proposed housing development, Balmoral Village, received first reading approval.
–First reading was given to the Autumn Estates development on Southeastern Parkway near Cyntheanne Road.
–Five members of the Fishers Fire Department were recognized for 25 years of service. They are, Brian Reeves, Stephen Feckete, Scott Booster, Scott Carr and Andrew Ebbert.
–A resident in the area of 116th Street and Allisonville Road complained during Community Comment about loud car and truck noises that are sometimes so loud her house shakes. City officials say work is ongoing to enact a new noise ordinance, but it is unclear whether vehicle noise will be a part of that measure.