Francesville Town Council
Tornado sirens in Francesville called for an early adjournment from a regular town board meeting on Wednesday, April 2. The meeting started at 6:32 p.m. and abruptly adjourned at 7:17 p.m. once the tornado sirens cried out. A continuation meeting was held a week later at the same time to complete...
The Francesville Town Council heard about the Montgomery Mercantile building repair project during a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 5. The council was advised that the outside wall of the Mercantile, facing the alley, has been in dire need of repair. Thanks to a grant request previously...
Ken Smith of the Municipal Civil Corporation provided some updates on the upcoming water project to the Francesville Town Council during a regular meeting on Feb. 5. Smith explained that the project has been delayed by 90 days because of the funding source. He explained that they are not in any...
The Francesville Town Council said goodbye to clerk- treasurer Cathy Elston during their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Elston has worked for the town for the past six years. She recognized all of the opportunities and experiences the position has given her. During her parting...
The Francesville Town Council discussed the proposed annexation of the Francesville Town Park during a regular meeting on Nov. 4. The main reason for the proposed annexation is so the town can have a park board. Town attorney Justin Schramm was present at the regular meeting to go over what this...
The Francesville Town Council passed a motion to look into annexing the town park during a regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 2. This item has been brought up for discussion at several past meetings, but has been tabled for more information. Councilwoman Sydney Disinger explained Wednesday that the...
The Francesville Town Council awarded the town's trash contract to On Point Waste Services at their meeting last month. The town discussed details of the switch at a regular meeting on Sept. 4. Starting Friday, Dec. 27, the town of Francesville will be officially switching over to On Point and that...
The Francesville Town Council awarded the town's trash bid during a regular meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 7. The sealed trash contract bids were opened at last month's meeting. Bids were received from three companies – Republic, On Point Waste Services and APEX. A decision was not made at that time,...
Darlene Mellon of the Uptown Project shared that they would like to bring back a newer version of the previous "Welcome to Francesville" signs. She said that the idea came as they were working on a brochure. The proposed signs would be placed on the north and south end of US 421. She noted that the...
There is a new face on the Francesville Town Council. The board introduced Susan Overton as their newest board member during a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 5. The vacancy on the board was left by Lynn Johns, who resigned due to moving outside of town limits. Pulaski County Republican...