The Documents
Additional documents and videos will be added as they become available. Be sure to check back.
Rezone Documents received in Response to our APRA Request
This packet of documents includes the Rezone application, copies of public notices, the staff report, and toward the end, a collection of emails between the developers, property owners, and town officials.
Rezone Staff Report
(September 7)
Ellettsville Planning Department recommendation in favor of the rezone. Only ten sentences of “analysis.” Dated prior to the annexation of over half the land, raises questions regarding objectivity.
Annexation Ordinance #1
Town Council minutes reflecting passage of annexation ordinance for first set of properties (page 2). Planning Director notes she was satisfied it would be zoned agricultural. Why the sudden change?
Noisy, Hungry Data Centers are Catching Communities by Surprise
New York Times essay exposing the tactics of data center developers: enforce Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) against local officials to avoid local protest against rezoning until it’s too late.
Letter to Ellettsville Town Council Questioning Legality
A letter sent to the Town Council on October 11 raising questions about the timing and legality of rezone activity.
Annexation Ordinance #2
Annexation ordinance for second set of properties. Not published until September 22, 2024. States agricultural zoning, but timing of Staff Report raises questions.
Video Recording of October 14 Town Council Meeting
Link starts video at the beginning of public comment by Scott Reynolds, HARP Indiana organizer. The Town Council tabled the Industrial Rezone matter, but could take a vote on it as soon as Monday, October 28.
Video Recording of October 3 Plan Commission Meeting
Link starts video at the beginning of consideration of the rezone petition. Developer representative appears to assume approval and officials ask few questions. Neighbor concerns are brushed off. Entire review, discussion, and vote takes less than 17 minutes.
Video below (discussion begins at 20:30):