During their respective meetings last week, the Adams Township Advisory Board and the Sheridan Town Council formed a joint reorganization committee and appointed members.
The Committee to Preserve the Heritage and Collective Strengths of the Town of Sheridan and Adams Township Area Community will develop a reorganization plan that includes collecting input and making recommendations on how both governing bodies merge functions.
Under Indiana law, at least two government units can agree to explore the benefits and efficiencies of reorganization. Part of the exploration requires the plan to address the fiscal impact and service levels and create electoral districts for a new town council.
The Adams Township Advisory Board appointed longtime Adams Township resident Neil Johnson, Advisory Board member Floyd Barker, and Adams Township Trustee Michelle Junkins. The Sheridan Town Council appointed Adams Township resident Heidi Kienholz, Sheridan Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Dave Mundy, and Town Councilors Eric Gifford and Silas DeVaney III.
The Committee will hold a project kick-off meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Sheridan Elementary School cafeteria.
Mundy
“This is a crucial and incredible time for our community, and it is important to share information at every step of the process,” Dr. Mundy said.
Mundy is chairing the committee and encourages attendance by anyone interested in learning about the process.
“This meeting is the first of many as the committee develops the plan that voters ultimately approve,” Mundy said.