Centerville is one step closer to adopting a food and beverage tax, but council will take into account residents’ displeasure or support during a public hearing before deciding.
During its Tuesday, Feb. 10, meeting, council advanced an ordinance to second reading at its 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, work session at town hall, 220 E. Main St. The public is invited to speak during a hearing on that topic.
The 1% additional tax for prepared foods/beverages could only be used for projects in Centerville’s new strategic plan, such as adding a park or downtown improvements including added parking, streetlights and improved sidewalks.
The Feb. 10 vote was 4-0 to move the ordinance along; councilor Josh Tudor was absent.
In other business
- Town Manager Kevin Slick shared a brochure of curbside trash totes of various sizes/colors the town could buy, asking councilors to decide if they want to pursue quotes. Residents now supply their own cans for employees to lift, but worker injuries have prompted council to consider replacing its truck with one that can lift totes. Councilor Jack Bodiker asked if recycling services were being considered; President Dan Wandersee said not at the moment, noting an added cost. A rate study for trash pickup will be finished soon, factoring in costs for a new truck ($350,000-$360,000).
- Council approved All Star Paving’s lowest bid ($140,209) for Community Crossings paving. DC Construction bid $143,126.50 and Milestone bid $145,750. Locust Lane will be paved from Elm Drive to Mulberry Boulevard, plus North Centerville Road from northern town limits to Indiana Department of Transportation’s right of way.
- Council allowed Police Chief Josh Millsaps to pursue quotes for a new vehicle. The oldest vehicle being used every day is a 2017 F-150 truck that would move to reserve status. Millsaps noted several vehicles are wearing out; he favors replacing vehicles continually to avoid multiple purchases at one time.
- Council approved Millsaps’ request to donate $6,000 in unrestricted opioid settlement funds to Cross Road Christian Recovery Center for Women and $6,000 in restricted funds for Unchained Praises of Richmond. Both organizations serve those overcoming addiction. Wandersee abstained from the vote, citing a conflict of interest.
- Council’s also one step closer to increasing charges for Centerville Fire/Rescue responses for hazardous material/fuel spills and chemical or hazardous material-related fires. Indiana State Fire Marshal recommends all fire departments implement those charges to offset operational costs and generate revenue for equipment, training and emergency services. The ordinance advances to third reading Feb. 24.
- Slick said potholes are being filled as quickly as possible. He asked for patience. Potholes and other service issues can be reported at wwn.to/cvillecr or calling 765-855-5515.
- Electric system upgrades are to resume in March. Because a lot of work is required in back yards, Slick said ground will need to dry or stay frozen before trucks go onto grass.
- Centerville’s first water main break of 2026 was on Union Street. It was repaired with no boil order needed.
- Five building code violation complaints were received in January. All were resolved without enforcement.
A version of this article appeared in the February 18 2026 print edition of the Western Wayne News.