City Council

July 20, 2026 Alexandria City Council Call to Order: This meeting of the Alexandria City Council was called to order by Council President John Burdsall. Council Members - Roger Cuneo, present; John Burdsall, present; Wendi Goens, absent; Amy McCurry, absent; Dave Luck, present; Donna Key-Kerr, present; and Jeremy VanErman, present virtually. Also, in attendance were City Attorney, Chou-il Lee, and Clerk- Treasurer Darcy VanErman. Mayor Naselroad was absent. Public Comment: The following persons spoke to the Council regarding their concerns around the carbon capture project of POET Biorefinery as well as data center development in northern Madison County. - Ralph Harris, 218 W 1300 W., Alexandria - Tina Vanderbush, 647 E 1000 N, Alexandria - MaryAnne DiRuzza, 12435 N SR 9, Alexandria - Denise Spooner, 3531 W 900 N, Alexandria - Jessica Denniston, 13852 N SR 9, Alexandria - Hugh Phipps, 12457 N SR 9, Alexandria - Duane Pickett, 3902 E 1000 N, Alexandria - Frank and Jennifer Stapleton, 1102 W 1st St., Alexandria - Ken Kocinski, Madison County Surveyor - Cole Reichert, Red Gold Approval of Minutes/Claims/Payroll: Donna Key Kerr motioned to approve the Meeting Minutes for July 6, 2026. Roger Cuneo second the motion. All in favor; motion carries. Claims Docket holding Warrants 21023 through 21131 in the amount of $519,295.61 Wendi Goens motioned to approve the Docket. Dave Luck second the motion. All in favor; motion carries. Donna Key Kerr motioned to approve the Payroll from July 10, 2026 in the amount of $162,917.88. Wendi Goens second the motion. All in favor; motion carries. Communication: Ordinances/Resolutions:  City Council Minutes July 20, 2026 Page 2 Old Business: Ordinance 2026-009-C – the super voluntary annexation of Byerly’s is before the Council for their second reading. Wendi Goens motioned to approve the Ordinance. Roger Cuneo second the motion. All in favor; motion carries. New Business: Other Business: Roger Cuneo shared his concerns with the carbon capture project. Wendi Goens invited discussion to be had with the Council regarding the concerns discussed this evening. Donna Key Kerr shared how many elected officials were present for the meeting regarding the project held at POET. She also shared her concerns with receiving the meeting materials so late before tonight’s scheduled meeting. Adjournment: Upon hearing nothing further, a motion to adjourn this meeting was made by Roger Cuneo and second by Wendi Goens. All in favor; motion carries. Todd Naselroad, Mayor John Burdsall, Council President Attest: ___________________________ Darcy VanErman, Clerk Treasurer **These Minutes are a summary of actions taken at the Alexandria Common Council Meeting. The full video archive of the meeting is available for viewing at www.youtube.com/@CityofAlexandriaIndiana for as long as this media is supported.