The 2020 census is just around the corner and the Town of Santa Claus is looking for 3 to 5 volunteers to be on the 2020 committee.
The committee will ensure that everyone is counted in this vital process.
If you are interested contact Kelly at the Santa Claus Town Hall at 812-937-2551 for details.
According to Utilities Superintendent Russ Luthy, the boil order for Santa Claus and the area it supplies has been lifted as of 7:20 this morning!.
The grant, in the amount of $2,249.95 will be used to provide new vests for the department. Current vests are outdated and in need of replacement. Chief Faulkenburg thanked the Community Foundation, and said, “The town really appreciates this grant, it is much needed for the protection of our officers.”
After completing his 40 hour Pre-Basic Training in Warrick County, the Town of Santa Claus welcome St. Henry native, Logan Musgrave, the town’s newest Deputy.
Depending on the weather, road repair work will begin on Louis J. Koch Blvd. and Ashburn Drive this coming Tuesday, June 11th.
In preparation for the resurfacing, E & B Paving will be patching and cutting driveways beginning next week. Work will take several days to complete.
Resurfacing of these roads will follow, but the schedule has not yet been set.
This project is funded as part of the Community Crossings Grant.
NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF SANTA CLAUS, INDIANA OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS.
On June 10, 2019, the Town of Santa Claus will hold a public hearing at 5:15PM (Central) at its Town Hall, 90 N. Holiday Blvd., Santa Claus, IN 47579 for the purpose of gaining public input on a proposed trail enhancement project in Jim Yellig Park.
80% of the funding for this project is proposed to come from the federally funded Indiana Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trail Program. The balance of funding is coming from private donations and operational expenses of the town.
Dated this 22rd day of May, 2019
Town of Santa Claus Town Council
The Town of Santa Claus is in the process of applying for a Recreational Trail Program Grant to upgrade several trails and parking areas in Yellig Park. The project has an estimated cost of $188,723.70. Trails of Santa Claus, Inc. has committed $30,000 as part of the 20% match needed for the grant. If approved, the town would receive $150,978.96 in federally funded grant monies.
Although he has been working on the force since April 22, we would like to officially welcome our newest Deputy Marshal, Kevin Farmer, to the Santa Claus Police Department.
Kevin and his wife Eileen and two children are relocating from Bloomington, IN.
He’s 33 years old and a graduate of the Police Academy,
Kevin was previously a member of the Bloomington Police Department.
Disappointing news.
The very popular “Touch-a-Truck” event scheduled for this Saturday, May 4th at the Santa Claus Community Center, has been rescheduled because of the forecast for rain and lightning.
Make plans to attend the event, now scheduled for May 18th in Santa Claus.
The plan, based on input from residents and and town officials, is currently being reviewed by that board.
Last updated in 1995, the Comprehensive Plan is a statement of the objectives and policies for future growth of Santa Claus alo
ng with a map showing the geographic land use concepts. The plan attempts to look twenty years into the future. This plan is a document that should be reviewed and considered for revision every five years so that it may continue to reflect the objectives and goals of the Town. The plan also serves as a basis for making planning and zoning decisions by Town officials.
It will be the subject of a public hearing on April 22, 2019 at 5:30pm at the Town Hall.
If approved at that meeting, it will be presented to the Town Council for approval at its May 13, 2019 meeting,
The draft report updated on 4/2/2019 is available here for review.
If you have not completed the survey, today is your final chance to give your input as the town revises it’s Comprehensive Plan.
Deadline is 4PM.
More information about the survey can be found here.
A direct link to the survey can be found here.
Paper copies are also available at the Town Hall or at the Christmas Lake Village office.