Angola City Council approves two ordinances, zoning first reading, contract extension and abatement termination

The Angola City Council met May 18 and approved several routine and substantive items on its agenda.

Ordinances: On second reading the council approved Ordinance No. 1799 (2026), an amendment to the municipal code addressing prohibited turns (Title 10, Vehicles and Traffic, section 10.15.160). The council also approved Ordinance No. 1800 (2026), establishing a designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) downtown. Both measures were adopted by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Zoning: The council introduced and approved on first reading Ordinance No. 1801 (2026), amending the zoning map for a property along State Road 827 north of Eastland Crossing (section one). The item passed first reading after a motion and second; no substantive debate was recorded.

Contracts and abatements: Council approved Change Order No. 2 for the Pokeagen Utility Project Division 3 (Angola Wastewater Improvement), described in the meeting as a neutral-cost contract extension. The council also voted to terminate a 10-year tax abatement for Ventra LLC (listed at 3000 Woodhill Drive), moving forward with Resolution No. 2016-697 to end the abatement.

Finance and reports: The council received the court/treasury depository statement and cash reconciliation for April 2026. It approved payment of accounts payable (vouchers noted in the meeting totaling approximately $99,247.28, which included interfund transfers of $74,115) by voice vote. City staff announced new public-sculpture installations scheduled for June 5 and invited council members to a private reception with the artists. A police-department representative also offered brief congratulations to the Lady Thunder softball team on another successful season.

Next steps: No roll-call vote tallies were recorded in the transcript; motions were taken by voice vote and passed with no recorded dissent. The council scheduled its next meeting for Monday, June 1.