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publisher’s welcome | Dann Veldkamp Welcome to the June issue of Center Grove Community Newsletter. This month, we focus on our future and the good things happening in our area. We depend upon one another; our economic success is linked, so sharing stories is important to all of us. Some stories are challenging, others promising. We also interviewed the County Commissioners, the “local” government for those who reside in unincorporated portions of White River Township (WRT).

When Mark Myers became Mayor of Greenwood in 2011, the city turned a corner.

Under his leadership, the budget is under control and the city is looking toward the future.

The first signs of change can be seen with the consolidation of the city offices in the recentlyacquired Presnell Building and the construction of the nearby “splash pad” aquatic facility. But it doesn’t stop there. In a collection of stories, Joyce Long examines some planned major developments in Greenwood’s near-term future.

Bargersville grew dramatically overnight when it annexed over 15 square miles of WRT in 2010. They are now planning for their future.

They are considering how they will manage the inevitable growth around the eventual I-69/State Road 144 interchange. They also have some changes in mind for their downtown. Jennifer Uhl conducted the interviews with Bargersville officials. We are pleased to have Jennifer as a contributor to the magazine.

Taking a broader view, the Johnson County Development Corporation’s (JCDC) mission is to attract new business to Johnson County. Ann Cinnamon-Craig discusses the successes and the day-to-day challenges faced by the JCDC. In a future article, we will introduce the JCDC-led effort called Aspire Johnson County. Its goal is to engage a diverse group of leaders in the development of a shared vision that will move Johnson County from “good enough to great.”

For the “heart” of Center Grove, the unincorporated portion of White River Township, we turn to the County Commissioners. We share their vision for this highly populated

area, with no town government. Regardless of where you live in the county, what the County Commissioners do impacts you and your community.

It wouldn’t be summer in the southern suburbs without the Greenwood Freedom Festival.

This year, it is a citizen-led effort and we are pleased to bring you Kate Bauseman’s overview of the planning and the schedule. We also have a special pull-out, take-along guide to all the festivities. We are pleased to partner with Freedom Festival to bring this to you.

It wouldn’t be summer in the southern suburbs without the Greenwood Freedom Festival. This year, it is a citizen-led effort and we are pleased to bring you Katelyn Bauseman’s overview of the planning and the schedule. We also have a special pull-out, take-along guide to all the festivities. We are pleased to partner with Freedom Festival to bring this to you.

Next month is a “back-to-school” month, and The Gardening Nana will be visiting a local Bonsai nursery. You will not want to miss the trip. cg

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ON THE COVER: L to R: Kevin McGinnis, Bargersville Town Manager, Cheryl Morphew, President and CEO of the Johnson County Development Corporation & Greenwood Mayor, Mark Myers Cover Photo

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Civil War in Your Backyard | Rick Ebb Business Spotlight: Brenda Walde, Educational Consultant & School Psychologist: Can Your Child Do Better in School? | Dann Veldkamp

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Civil War in Your BackYard Civil War Reenactors Bring History Alive | Rick Ebb Take a step back in time to 1863. Our country was in the midst of the Civil War, and the future of our fledgling nation was at stake. To experience what life was like during that historic period, come out to Greenwood VFW Post 5864 on the weekend of June 28-30. In conjunction with Greenwood’s Freedom Festival, the Greenwood VFW at 333 South Washington Street (behind the Bureau of Motor Vehicles) will host its second annual Civil War encampment featuring units of the 44th Tennessee, 4th Virginia, 42nd Indiana, 19th Indiana, plus a U.S. Army medical unit.

The festival begins on Friday night when the Civil War re-enactors will present historical music and period comedy at the Post. For those who are history buffs, this is a great opportunity to hear and experience the life of a Civil War soldier through music and entertainment. The festivities continue all day Saturday where spectators can 6

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stroll among Civil War tent sites and speak with members portraying historic individuals.

The goal of a Civil War re-enactor is to experience the 19th century soldier’s lifestyle. The majority of units attend one or two re-enactments or encampments a month during the season, which begins around April and continues until October. In addition to re-enactments, groups and individuals provide educational presentations at schools and community events. Most units try to attend at least one national event where re-enactors from all over the world participate. The units that will be participating in this year’s Freedom Festival come from Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, and many re-enactors will be celebrating in Pennsylvania.

At re-enactments, you see only history – modern items are hidden. Re-enactors eat the same food the Civil War soldiers did, wear the same wool uniforms, shoes, weapons, and gear. Equipment is all reproduced from the original equipment. Uniforms are based on original

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patterns. Most often, they are purchased but may be custom made after research of the unit the re-enactor chooses to portray. Everything they use during the reenactment is real – except no bullets. You will see the difference in material used in the eastern forces verses the west. For example, many western troops wore wide brim hats – they were farm boys and they knew how to keep the sun off their faces. Medical surgeons use replicated instruments and re-enact medical activities just as they occurred on or off the battlefield. This year’s encampment will include a surgeon’s tent where people will be able to witness recreations of medical procedures.

An example of how weapons of war have changed.

Civil War re-enacting is a family hobby. Many of the wives and children are involved in re-enactments but as civilians.

They wear period costumes and do only things that people in the 19th Century would do. That means no electronic devices for the kids. To entertain themselves, they can use only what children would have played with 150 years ago.

The Civil War event at the VFW is free and open to the public. In addition to the displays, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting their annual Fish Fry. cg Rick Ebb is a resident of Greenwood and a member of the VFW. He has served for 36 years in the Army and has served three tours overseas. He is currently in the Indiana National Guard.

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If your car isn’t running smoothly, you might try a number of “fixes”: using premium gas, more frequent oil changes, or new tires. However, if the problem is a spark plug and you don’t know that, you won’t be successful in fixing your car. The same principle applies in learning. If there is a concern, first have a professional identify the problem; then you’ll know how to go about fixing it.

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Celebration. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Craig Park and enjoy the largest fireworks display in Greenwood.

Fun for the Whole Family! | Katelyn Bausman Mark your calendars for a day of fun with family and friends!

The annual Greenwood Freedom Festival is Saturday, June 29, starting at 9 a.m. There’s something for everyone at the festival.

“Whether you like to shop for arts and crafts, bounce in an inflatable house, admire the classic cars, or just enjoy festival food, you are sure to be satisfied,” says Raegan Potter, Festival Steering Committee member. “But the best reason to attend is simply to honor those who have given their lives and continue to serve this country to provide the freedom we all cherish.”

Expected to draw a crowd of more than 50,000, the festival kicks off with the Street Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with food, local vendors and artisans, games, crafts, and family entertainment. Check out more than 80 booths along Machledt Drive east of Madison Avenue. Don’t miss the “Celebrate Greenwood” parade on Main Street at 10 a.m. with Grand Marshal Evan Springer, the executive director of Parks and Recreation. KORN Country 100.3 will serve as emcee.

Local and regional bands will be performing all afternoon and evening on two stages. The Amphitheater Stage will feature Jennie Devoe, The Woomblies, and Tastes Like Chicken, while the Fireworks Stage will feature Jimmy Ryser, The Super Groove, and Blue River Band.

From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy food, microbrews, and wines from some of the best local vendors. The Southside Art League will be creating and painting at the festival for the fourth straight year, and be sure to check out the Hoosier Falcon Club Open Car Show in the Greenwood Public Library parking lot as well.

The Greenwood Freedom Festival is a long-standing community tradition, entertaining for more than 25 years.

Raegan says it would not be possible without sponsors from the business community and tremendous volunteer support including many city employees. The Steering Committee coordinates food and street fair vendors, local brewers and wineries, parade participants, live bands, kids’ activities, local business sponsorships, and public safety.

Because the festival is much more volunteer-driven than in years past, the cost has been drastically reduced. The City of Greenwood provides staff person hours and funds only for the fireworks display, while dedicated volunteers work diligently throughout the year to raise the remaining 80% of the festival’s funding.

There is still time to reserve booth space, sign up for the parade, enter the car show, or volunteer during the festival. Visit greenwood.in.gov or email festival@greenwood.in.gov for details.

See the Greenwood Freedom Festival Guide in the middle of this issue for the full list of events and locations. Visit greenwood.in.gov or the Greenwood Freedom Festival’s Facebook page for updates. cg Katelyn Bausman is a lifelong Southsider. She is a freelance writer/ editor and handles communications and event planning for an international ministry. She and her husband, David, enjoy calling Center Grove home.

This year’s Greenwood Freedom Festival Steering Committee includes:

• Zona Lanham, Parade • Gail Richards and Martha Mahoney, Street Fair • Jane Weisenbach and Kim Shell, Microbrew and Wine Area • Jeff Madsen, Craig Park • Molly Laut, City Liaison • Matthew Fillenwarth, Assistant Chief of Police

• Tricia Bowen, Chair • Raegan Potter, Marketing/ Advertising • Kerri Faulkner, Corporate Partnerships • Vic Koons, Entertainment

In addition to the music, food, and fun, you can relive the Civil War. Running Friday through Sunday at the Greenwood VFW adjacent to Craig Park, you can watch Civil War re-enactors.

At 9:45 p.m., the Flag Ceremony will begin, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, classic patriotic songs, and a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Then, the grand finale commences at 10 p.m. with the City of Greenwood Fireworks

This year's car show is hosted by the Hoosier Falcon Club and will be held in the library parking lot.

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Growing up on their great grandpa’s farm, Max and Eli loved to climb the trees. There were so many different kinds of trees around the farm house and back in the woods. But it was the red bud tree down the lane that the boys liked to climb. The branches were lower and, yet, as they grew, they could climb higher in the gentle old tree. Back when I was growing up on the farm, my favorite climbing trees were the sugar maples that lined the lane.

in what is called the “forest style” of bonsai. The boys and I will try out a much simpler type of bonsai, but what a great way to cherish a memory in a living tree. cg

Over the years, we have planted many trees in memory of a loved one who has passed away; and now we want to honor my Dad, the boys’ great grandpa. We have found a way to keep a “memory/ story” tree close by; we are going to try the ancient art of Bonsai (pronounced BONE-sigh).

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Right here in Center Grove we have a Bonsai master, Mark Fields. Next month, we will introduce you to Mark and his business, “Bonsai by Fields.” One of Mark’s bonsai is a group of maple trees

Nancy loves flower gardening almost as much as she does her great nephews and nieces. Her interest in gardening intensified while living in Holland and was perfected with Master Gardener courses.

gardening Nana Now we are selling the family farm, and we will no longer be able to climb those trees that trigger so many dear memories.

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is sewer and storm water drainage, and that’s been taken care of with the expansion of the [waste treatment] plant,” McGinnis said. “The goal right now is to get all the utilities poised for growth that will be coming south of the Center Grove school area. We’re lucky we have some time to get everything revised and prepared.”

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BARGERSVILLE PREPS FOR COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL GROWTH | Jennifer Uhl Visitors to Bargersville often stop near the town’s main intersection of State Roads 144 and 135 where the local flea market gathers every Saturday and dining hotspot Harvest Bistro melds fine dining with down-home comfort food. Others drive further west to Mallow Run Winery, a 600-acre farm known for its summer patio concerts and popular festivals. A few other businesses also dot the surrounding area and downtown; but currently, Bargersville isn’t known for a bustling main street, and large swaths of nearby vacant fields and farmland are largely untouched with nary a big-box store in sight. All that is about to change.

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Stones Crossing Road. However, the town’s geographical growth is just the first step in part of a long-term plan to prep the area for future housing and commercial buildings. In preparation for land developers, they expanded the waste treatment plant; and plans are in the works to widen a portion of State Road 135, with a stoplight added to the intersection at Smokey Row Road sometime next year. The Stones Crossing Health Pavilion, as discussed in last month’s Center Grove Community Newsletter, is about to open just south of Marsh, and a planned assisted-living facility slightly further south are already changing the landscape of Bargersville.

Town Manager Kevin McGinnis has been at his post for just three months; but as a 24-year director of REMC and a former homebuilder and VP of land development and finance, he’s beyond qualified to help lead Bargersville toward expansion. “As a land developer, what I need available

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The downtown of “Old Bargersville” is in need of some renovation. But they have plans in the work to support improvements downtown and elsewhere. Town Council President Rowana Umbarger says “The Town of Bargersville Endowment fund is very new and still in the early stages of development and planning. The hope is to grow this Endowment and use the interest from this fund to enhance the parks and downtown area. The funds available might be used to purchase benches, picnic tables, trees, lights.

As the fund grows and more dollars become available to spend, projects might include enlarging our park system by acquiring additional land for a future park and connecting our park system with pedestrian pathways.”

Bryan Pohl, Bargersville’s director of development, is also new to the job; but he’s no stranger to city planning, having worked as a code enforcement officer in Carmel, a senior planner for Indianapolis, and the past three years as Johnson County’s planning director.

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residents and may not even realize it, so we’re trying to have events that promote the town’s identity.” One such recent event was the Parks & Pancakes 5K bike/ run/walk, which aimed to familiarize participants with Bargersville’s three parks.

Looking ahead to summer, concerts will be set up in front of the town hall.

Residents who live near State Road 37 have wondered what may happen to Bargersville when the proposed leg of Interstate 69 goes through.

Pohl admitted that would be a huge game changer for the town, but noted there’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding the timeline of the interstate.

For now, any growth that comes to Bargersville will likely be via commercial and

residential expansion along State Road 135 and Whiteland Road. Pohl also expects downtown — largely vacant, save for a salon, law office, popular pub, and a longstanding feed company — to undergo a rebirth once the town’s employment base grows and attractive housing expands. A few locals have already expressed interest in setting up shop downtown. “That’s very much the direction we need to go,” Pohl said. “Developments and changes are coming — I think one of the biggest challenges is getting people to create a vision for their community,” Pohl added. “If you have a vision in place, there’s a real opportunity here to make something special.” cg Jennifer Uhl is a former associate editor of Indianapolis Monthly Home. Now a freelance writer and stay-at-home mom, Uhl’s work has also appeared in Indianapolis Monthly and the city’s suburb-based publications. She lives in Center Grove with her husband and two children.

JOHNSON COUNTY UNDER DEVELOPEMENT

Cheryl Morphew, President and CEO of the Johnson County Development Corporation.

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CORRECTIONS In the May cover photo credit, we misidentified Jill Levenhagen Photography’s web address. The correct address is www. jilllevenhagenphotography.

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| Ann Craig-Cinnamon One of the best yardsticks to measure the health and vitality of any community is the number of businesses it attracts.

The decision to open shop or relocate to a new area isn’t done on a whim or by chance. There are often months, even years of negotiations and offers of incentives by the community, the county, and even the state.

The Johnson County Development Corporation (JCDC) is a not-for-profit public/private partnership that helps in the process of bringing business to Johnson County. Cheryl Morphew, who has been the JCDC President and CEO for more than seven years, says it was formed in 1991 as a one-stop shop for businesses looking for a new location.

She says they help businesses find available sites, consult on local and state incentives, and provide statistical data and demographics for companies looking to expand and/or relocate to Johnson County. Cheryl points out that Johnson County is one of the five fastest-growing counties in the state according to the last census, along with Hamilton, Hendricks, Boone, and Hancock Counties. And she adds that Johnson County is a solid competitor with the other metro counties when it comes to recruiting business and industry. In fact, the JCDC responded to 105 leads in 2012 with a proposed new capital investment of $50 million.

There are many success stories. The Shell building project in Franklin is one that Cheryl points to and another is in northern Johnson County: the Stones Crossing Health Pavilion. Cheryl says that the developer, Alderson Commercial Group, was working with its clients who were

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interested in the geographic area of White River Township at Stones Crossing and State Road 135. If the building went up on the east side of State Road 135, the city of Greenwood’s Common Council most likely would have provided a Real Property Tax Abatement.

However, as it turns out, the businesses involved were more interested in the west side of State Road 135 that falls into the Town of Bargersville’s jurisdiction. No one knew what Bargersville might do, because this was the town’s first competitive project. Cheryl says it turned out extremely well. “We worked with the Town and its Council members to educate them on the value of incentives and how they worked. I was so impressed by their thirst for knowledge and understanding, of how they want what’s best for the community, and they want to do the right things to be competitive when it comes to attracting business and industry.

Through these combined efforts, they “hung their shingle” and said, “We are open for business and we will consider incentives when evaluating projects.” The result? They granted a Real Property Tax Abatement and won the project.

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The new medical professional building, which will house a partnership with Community South Hospital and Johnson Memorial Health, will be finished in July!” says Cheryl, who thinks that Bargersville is on the right track.

“Bargersville recently completed their comprehensive plan and has started to put the right plans in place to assist in their future growth. They are keenly aware that growth potential along State Road 37 is a priority and are working to get sewers to that area to support growth demands,” she says.

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As for Center Grove and its lack of commercial growth, Cheryl says first you must define Center Grove. “Some would argue that State Road 135 from Stones Crossing to County Line is “Center Grove.” If you agree, then there has been a tremendous amount of commercial/retail growth along that corridor and it continues south. If you are referencing growth along State Road 37, the lack of commercial/retail or even industrial growth is due to a lack of necessary infrastructure to support that type of growth,” she says. For many, the answer lies in the fact that much of Center Grove is in an “unincorporated” area, and no one is actively advocating it to bring in more business.

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SPLASH + WATER PARKS = FUN! | Joyce Long Yet this summer, Greenwood will unveil its downtown $800,000 Splash Park, located at 415 Lincoln Street.

Motion-activated jet sprays and misting posts will provide children a fun way to cool off. Its rubberized surface will help prevent falls and standing water. Funded partially by $300,000 in city bonds recently approved by the Common Council, this project also received donations from the private sector. Contributions came from founding partners Huntington Bank; Endress + Hauser; Franciscan St. Francis Health; and service organization, The Sertoma Club of Greenwood.

This park will also feature two autismfriendly playgrounds, one designated for toddlers and the other designated for older children. Both were funded

by Cornerstone Autism Center (CornerstoneAutismCenter.com), located in the historic Polk Place.

These playgrounds will be dedicated as a memorial to David Ide, one of the center’s founders. All children will enjoy their exploratory and sensory activities.

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The splash park will be constructed in the location of the old city swimming pool.

The splash pad will include a number of fun water features. Also included in the plan is a playground for small children.

community who supports downtown redevelopment. “This park sits in the center of where Greenwood is going, in the shadow of the new City Center.

We are still $200,000 short of our goal to complete this project and are calling out to the community to support this endeavor and make the park their own.”

Another exciting community-driven venture involves a potential partnership with the YMCA to build a facility and manage the new state-of-the-art water park, located at Freedom Park, 850 Stop 18 Road. Purchased by the city, this water park will feature a lazy river, water slides for all ages, and splash fountains. St. Louis-based CounsilmanHunsaker, which designed Plainfield’s Splash Island Aquatic Center, will oversee this project.

Mike Tapp, President of Greenwood’s Redevelopment Commission and former City Council member (19882004), projects the water park to be completed during 2014’s third quarter. Mike also noted last year’s decision to close the community pool in downtown Greenwood was difficult but necessary. “Infrastructure starts to age and, at some point, it becomes difficult to maintain. So closing the old pool was a sound financial decision.”

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To fund the new water park, Greenwood’s Redevelopment Commission has agreed to direct Tax Increment Financing (TIF) toward this project. TIF districts in Indiana allocate this funding to strengthen infrastructure and improve development rather than directing it to usual taxing units like schools, civil city, county, and township needs. The water park is estimated to cost $10 million.

Director of Greenwood’s Parks Department Evan Springer indicated the initial land purchase for Freedom Park, located one-eighth mile off Averitt Road on Stop 18, was bought with the idea that a new pool and more would someday be built there.

“We looked at 20 different sites before choosing the initial 72 acres in 2005. Its location as the center of our growing population, both now and in the future, and its reasonable price were deciding factors.” In 2010, Greenwood purchased an additional seven acres, realizing the park’s expansion potential. Always looking to the future, Evan summarized Greenwood’s governing philosophy: “The city needs to continue being proactive as it grows.” cg

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A VISION FOR GREENWOOD’S FUTURE | Joyce Long . Photos | Amanda DeBusk While no one can predict the future, the city of Greenwood is planning for it. In fact, Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers expects great things to happen as the city begins to consolidate its offices and increases its partnerships with the community.

Primarily, the mayor’s priorities focus on a balanced budget, the new City Center, economic development, and enhanced parks, trails, and activities for all ages.

“We have taken some bold steps toward the revitalization of downtown Greenwood. The most significant is the acquisition of the Presnell building for use as the new City Center. It will become the cornerstone of downtown redevelopment.”

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Currently, several of the city’s offices are located two blocks north of Old Town Greenwood at 2 North Madison Avenue while other government departments are scattered throughout the city. For example, the City Court is located at 186 Surina Way while the city’s planning, engineering, and building divisions and legal department are at 225 South Emerson Avenue. The Sanitation and Street Departments’ address is 367 South Washington Street. Consolidating these offices in a single location will improve government efficiency.

“Residents will benefit from one-stop service. We won’t need to hand them a map to find offices. Also, potential residents and businesses seeking to relocate to Greenwood will leave with a much better impression of the city.”

In addition, Greenwood has purchased the parking lot on the southwest corner of Main Street and Madison Avenue in order to keep it public. Its availability is crucial to several downtown businesses. “We have started with the tenet of being business friendly in an affordable and invigorating environment.”

Part of the bond money recently approved by the Common Council was dedicated to improvements around the new City Center. The Splash Park, located at the site of the old pool just west of the City Center, is a great example of the city’s facelift. Due to open mid summer, the Splash Park will prevent the vacant site from becoming an eyesore, creating an attractive amenity to complement the area’s redevelopment.

Madison Village

City officials anticipate the Madison Avenue north-south corridor continuing to be a vital part of Greenwood’s personality. Nicknamed Madison Village, these shops and restaurants create a unique area organically growing on its

own. The old city building will most likely become a part of this village landscape while the new City Center will become its anchor.

Christian Maslowski, executive director of the Greater Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, considers Madison Village a viable option to bring identity to an existing set of shops, restaurants, and businesses. “What I like is that it’s added a bit of culture and unique amenities to our community. Because this area is unlike any other part of Greenwood in its focus on the arts, it enhances the city’s reputation for being a dining and retail destination for south central Indiana.”

City offices will be consolidated in the Presnell building.

This is a draft proposal of what the renovated building may look like.

I-65 at Worthsville Road

According to Mayor Myers, the planned I-65 interchange at Worthsville Road provides an answer to smoothing eastwest traffic flow and will act as a gateway to the southern part of Greenwood. Structure Point, an Indianapolis-based civil engineering firm, has been hired to do a master plan of this area that will include upper-scale restaurants, professional businesses, and light industrial companies.

In anticipation of this new corridor, the city’s planning department has minimized entrances onto Worthsville Road, allocating connector roads for subdivision entrances and exits. Large easements, allowing for pathways, have been established on each side of Worthsville Road. The Redevelopment Commission recently awarded a contract to widen Worthsville Road between US 31 and I-65 with phase one beginning soon.

Not only will Greenwood benefit from this new interchange, but also I-65 should become less congested. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), this exit will reduce expected crashes on I-65 and nearby area surface streets. INDOT’s technical findings also indicate this new interchange will reduce traffic at the crowded Main Street exit by 30 percent. “While Main Street is considered our premiere gateway, this exit will open up an east-west corridor that has been needed for some time. We are focused JUNE 2013

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on manageable and responsible development for this project.”

With the focus on improving traffic, city planners want this corridor to reflect economic development that is inviting and visionary. It will most likely be the main pathway to Freedom Park, where an aquatics facility is being proposed.

The aquatics facility is expected to attract people from counties throughout central Indiana.

City Parks & Trails

Seventy-nine-acre Freedom Park, 850 Stop 18 Road, is the newest centerpiece joining Greenwood’s extensive park system that includes Craig, Westside, Northeast, Northwest and its annex, Summerfield, Old City, Trails, Children’s Garden, Surina Square, and University Parks.

Mike Sawa, president of the Greenwood Parks Board, expects Freedom Park’s current expansion to increase usage. The large shelter house, to be completed by the end of summer, can be divided into sections, giving more scheduling flexibility. In addition, pet owners will enjoy the new dog park.

A family-friendly city, Greenwood expects even more development in its parks system. The city’s long-term plans include extending its trails and widening its current sidewalks to create safer ways to navigate heavily-traveled roads like

Because vision takes work, challenges arise. Consequently, Greenwood faces the same infrastructure and development issues as its neighbors. As an example, the downtown’s storm water and sanitation system is almost 50 years old. Updates are critical before the city develops reconstruction in the Main Street and Madison Avenue area. The mayor anticipated these issues and is leading the city in addressing them.

Another challenge involves marketing Greenwood’s assets.

“The biggest challenge Greenwood faces is that everyone – Greenwood, Indianapolis, and Franklin – is competing for the same business, so Greenwood needs to offer a unique solution. We need to find our niche to attract them.”

While economic development is significant, community involvement provides the catalyst for Greenwood’s vision to become a reality. Mayor Mark Myers’ dream for Greenwood depends upon “an open and transparent government that partners with the community to make great things happen.” cg Joyce Long, Greenwood Middle School language arts teacher from 1992-2000, has called Center Grove home for the past 25 years. Currently Joyce works as the communications coordinator for Center for Global Impact and is passionate about engaging people to empower the poor.

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Ralph Hill agrees wholeheartedly: “It’s one of the few airports where both big and small aircraft co-exist in a mutually beneficial way.” As the city’s airport manager, Ralph fosters its mission of being safe, compliant, hospitable, progressive, and profitable.

Yearly traffic estimated at 30,000 – including both turbine and piston-powered planes – necessitates safety precautions and exemplary communication among pilots. Lengthening the runway 100 feet has helped not only safety but in increasing opportunities for larger aircraft to land. Ralph notes many larger corporate planes have policies that prevent them from landing on runways shorter than 5,000 feet. “If we want to attract the turbine traffic, they have to know that it’s a good, safe place for them to come in."

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Many are affiliated with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), which promotes student interest in mathematics and science through aviation. In 2012, EAA flew over 200 kids, including Young Eagles along with Boy/Girl Scouts. It will host flights for the public in the Ford Tri-Motor June 6-8. Also active as airport volunteers are its flight school students.

Hospitality is key to a successful municipal airport. Ralph explains how that atmosphere is created. “We don’t let the phone ring more than three times. Our reservation form is concise. We provide golf carts for baggage and umbrellas if it’s raining. Marshaling visitors onto the ramp so they know where to park provides extra assistance.”

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MEET YOUR GOVERNMENT | Dann Veldkamp Most of our readers live in “unincorporated White River Township,” often referred to as Center Grove. Very broadly, if you live south of County Line Road, west of the businesses that line State Road 135, and north of Smokey Row, you live in in the unincorporated area. This area is the white area on the map. Your mailing address may be Greenwood or Bargersville, but that does not mean you live in either of those municipalities.

A board of three County Commissioners represents all of Johnson County. If you live in the unincorporated area of White River Township, this is your “local” government. The Commissioners are Brian Baird of District 1 (the three southern townships), Tom Kite of District 2 (the middle three townships), and Ron West of District 3 (the three northern townships). Even though they “represent” districts, they are all elected at large, or by all voters of Johnson County.

For this article, we sent five questions to each of the three Commissioners.

While Baird and West responded to our request. Tom Kite failed to do so, even after an extension of the deadline, three

requests by email, and a personal request delivered the week before deadline.

Unfortunately, he did not consider it important to respond.

So, what does a County Commissioner do? As Ron West explains it, “Commissioners are to the county what a Mayor is to a city. We are the executive branch of county government.” He continues, “Commissioners make policy, oversee county property, pass ordinances, hear relief appeals, personnel matters, litigation, road and street maintenance, claims, insurance coverage, and about a couple dozen more things.”

Obviously, their decisions have a significant impact on the Center Grove area. At a recent homeowners association meeting, some in the neighborhood proposed adding an additional stop sign. When informed that in order to do so they needed to get the permission of the County Highway Department, a resident was incensed: “Why should we have to go to Franklin to ask permission to place a stop sign in our neighborhood?” The answer is simple: because unincorporated areas live under the rules of county government, and Franklin is the home of Johnson County government.

In addition to the Commissioners, the County Council plays an important role. Brian Baird explains the role of the Council as being “responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, usually in the form of an income tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, or service taxes, like those on dining or lodging.”

As for the Commissioners, “All three Commissioners serve in the same and equal capacity. However, we do concentrate on particular issues that we might have expertise in, and report to the other two Commissioners as to our findings or progress,” says Ron West.

Baird says he is “very concerned of the inability of us, as a Commission, not being able to communicate effectively due to certain statutes in place currently.” State law requires a public notice any time a quorum of a public body meets. In the case of the three commissioners, if two sit down over coffee, they are holding an “official” meeting. This limits their ability to simply discuss issues in a casual environment.

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a town or a city. As such, its needs are different from those of other areas of the county. As Ron West describes it, “Center Grove, as an example, will have needs associated to population such as planning and zoning, traffic congestion, safety, and, of course, incorporation consideration. Rural areas require needs such as drainage, legal ditches, machinery movement on narrow roads, and possible annexation.” Baird says, “Although there are some differences in the areas, such as emergency calls, crime rate, maintenance of roads and areas in the higher-populated areas, which are addressed daily by the Police Departments, Highway Department, etc., all citizens deserve the same treatment.”

It’s apparent that the needs vary by population density; the question is: Is it reasonable to expect one governing body to address such diverse needs? Do the needs of unincorporated Center Grove match the primary responsibilities of the County Commissioners?

While the timetable is not set, it is logical to assume that I-69, an Interstate highway that extends from Mexico to Canada, will be completed.

The 27-mile stretch from Crane to Bloomington is expected to be completed by late 2015. When this happens, traffic on State Road 37 is expected to increase by over 300 percent. The state is in the process of accepting bids for the 21-mile section between Bloomington and Marstinsville. Some in White River Township are are already beginning to plan for the arrival of I-69. The White River Township Fire Department headquarters is located in the area of the assumed path of the Interstate. Fire Chief Pell is currently leading an effort to scout alternative locations for the headquarters.

Bargersville and Morgan County are starting to look at how to prepare for the expected interchange at what are now State Road 37 and State Road 144. The Commissioners are not as concerned. West says Unincorporated White River Township is shown in white on this map. he “cannot imagine what pre-planning Morgan County and Bargersville could be doing with any degree of certainty.”

When I-69 was first announced, West says he asked the State to give Johnson County a definite

route through our county so that we might begin to plan properly. The State did not provide the route. Now, with funding uncertain, and all current plans showing I-69 following State Road 37 through the county, the county has simply suspended any planning for I-69, while others continue to plan for this significant development.

When asked what the biggest challenge the county is currently facing, the commissioners focused on countywide issues. Brian Baird notes, “We have several challenges facing us at this time. We have the consolidation of the dispatches and 911 call center, new court system, economy issues, and everyday issues involving approximately 500 employees.

Commissioner West responded that the “Biggest challenge most likely will be in the criminal justice arena, jail expansion, community corrections expansion, PSAP (Public Safety Access Point or 911 call center) consolidation, new court or courts, and crime volume.

All this leads to funding which will then be the biggest challenge.

Although the commissioners are “part-time” employees, they have a significant workload. Baird notes that they sit on several boards and are responsible for maintenance and construction of county-owned properties. This job load may be one of the reasons that the county is slow to respond in some situations.

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After three weeks, I have managed to get rid of quite a bit and am still working on the rest. I think by using what I already have, I will easily save over thirty dollars in the next couple of

The other satisfying result of this endeavor is that my cabinet has been cleaned out. It’s nice to know that I actually have knowledge of what is hiding in the cabinet beneath my sink.

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