Town of Lapel

06/09/2026

The Town of Lapel would like to clarify the purpose of the emergency declaration issued on June 8, 2026. The emergency declaration was made to authorize the repair of one of the two pumps at the wastewater lift station located in Fishersburg. The declaration was necessary due to the significant cost of the repair and to allow the Town to respond promptly to the equipment failure. At no time was there a public health or safety hazard associated with the lift station. The facility remained operational, and there was never a threat to residents, the environment, or the wastewater system as a result of this pump issue. The emergency declaration was issued solely to address the urgent repair needs and associated costs, ensuring that the Town could maintain a reliable service and prevent potential future disruptions. If you have any questions, please contact Town Hall at 765-534-3157.

06/08/2026

06/06/2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS IN THE TOWN OF LAPEL, INDIANA

The residents and taxpayers of the Town of Lapel, Indiana, are hereby notified that the June 11, 2026 Lapel Plan Commission Special Meeting has been cancelled and will hold a Public Hearing and Special Meeting at 6:30 p.m. local time, on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Lapel Lions Club, located at 329 S Main Steet, Lapel, Indiana, on the amendments of the Unified Development Ordinance.

All interested parties may appear and be heard. Written objections that are filed at or before the hearing will be heard. The hearing may be continued from time to time if necessary. The complete text of wastewater rate ordinance is on file and available for examination and copying at the office of the Lapel Town Hall, 825 N. Main Street, Lapel, 46051, during regular business hours, and will be available at the public hearing.

It is the policy ofthe Lapel Town Council that all public meetings and events comply with Title Il of the Americans with Disabilities Act and are accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities, as defined under the ADA, who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate in a public meeting or event should contact the offce of the ClerkTreasurer of the Town of Lapel, Indiana as soon as possible, but no less than forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled meeting or event.

TOWN OF LAPEL

/s/ Teresa Retherford Clerk-Treasurer

TOWN OF LAPEL PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSIONMonday, June 15, 2026, at 06:30 PM329 Main St (the Lions Club), Lapel, IN 46051https://www.youtube.com/ AGENDA OPENING OF MEETING Pledge of Allegiance Determination of Quorum (Roll Call) ADOPTION OF MINUTES AGENDA CONSIDERATIONS PUBLIC COM...

06/05/2026

ATTENTION RESIDENTS: Starting Monday, June 8, 2026, Blaine Hammond from Citizens Gas will be in town taking pictures and getting numbers off of gas meters. He will be here for approximately 2 weeks. He will also be wearing clothing identifying him as a Citizens Gas employee. If you have any questions, please contact Lapel Town Hall at 765-534-3157 Monday thru Friday 8am to 4pm.

06/02/2026

JOIN THE LAPEL PARKS BOARD

Help Shape the Future of Our Parks & Green Spaces

TOWN OF LAPEL, INDIANA Now Accepting Letters of Interest JOIN THE LAPEL PARKS BOARD Help Shape the Future of Our Parks & Green Spaces ABOUT THE PARKS BOARD The Lapel Parks Board is a volunteer advisory board appointed by the Lapel Town Council. Board members help plan, develop, and maintain the Town...

05/27/2026

We're coming down to the deadline!
Thank you for all the survey responses. We are still seeking your flooding stories and pictures.
Lapel residents, if you have experienced any of the following, please let us know:
Sewer backups/odor in your home
Water backing up in tubs, sinks and showers
Gurgling water in pipes during/after rain events
Flooded basements
Water in crawl spaces
Flooded or slow draining lawns and streets.
Please submit stories and photos to [email protected]

05/23/2026

It's survey time!
Please help the Town of Lapel qualify for a wastewater grant by completing this quick survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDB7JXM

Details
The Town of Lapel is applying for a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). The sanitary sewer system was built in 1951, and the aging vitrified clay pipe (VCP) have deteriorated, allowing stormwater to enter the wastewater system through cracks and separated joints. This unintended entry of rainwater inflow and infiltration (I/I) reduces available sewer pipe capacity. When the system becomes overloaded, wastewater can surcharge back through manholes and catch basins, contributing to localized street flooding, sewer backups and sewer odors in homes, as well as overloading the treatment plant with the additional storm water. The project will improve public health and safety by reducing these sewer and hazardous gas backups into people’s sinks, showers, and toilets, (hydrostatic surcharge) and will reduce flooding that can cause dangerous driving conditions, property damage, and sewer contamination of waterways and groundwater wells.

These grants are very competitive, and OCRA wants to know what residents are experiencing, and that they support the Town's efforts to apply for the grant. There is a community survey that can be found here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDB7JXM

Letters from residents may also be submitted to [email protected] and are also very valuable to the application process.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

05/20/2026

The Town of Lapel is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk - Part Time.

Position Title: Accounts Payable Clerk – Part-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Clerk-Treasurer
Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00
Position Reports to: Lapel Clerk-Treasurer

Under the direct supervision of the Lapel Clerk-Treasurer, the Accounts Payable Clerk supports the Clerk-Treasurer, manages the Town of Lapel’s outgoing payments, ensuring invoices are verified, processed, and paid accurately and on time.

For more information follow the link.

TOWN OF LAPELCLERK-TREASURER’S OFFICEJOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Accounts Payable Clerk – Part-timeFLSA Status: Non-ExemptDepartment: Clerk-TreasurerSalary Range: $18.00 - $24.00Position Reports to: Lapel Clerk-Treasurer Under the direct supervision of the Lapel Clerk-Treasurer, the Accounts...

05/19/2026

The Agenda for the May 21st Town Meeting is now available on the Town of Lapel website.

TOWN OF LAPELTown Council Regular MeetingThursday, May 21, 2026 @ 7:00 pmLocationLapel Lions Club Community Room329 Main StreetLapel, IN  46051 https://www.youtube.com/  Agenda CALL TO ORDER: Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: Comments are limited to th...

05/14/2026

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF LAPEL TOWN COUNCIL

There will be a Special Workshop Meeting of the Lapel Town Council, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, beginning at 6:30 pm, to be held at the Lapel Lions Club, 329 South Main Street, Lapel, Indiana 46051.

It is the policy of the Town of Lapel, Indiana, that all public meetings and events comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and are accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities, as defined under the ADA, who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate in a public meeting or event should contact the office of the Clerk-Treasurer of the Town of Lapel, Indiana as soon as possible, but no less than forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled meeting or event.

Lapel Town Council

/s/ Chad Blake, President

William A. Cain #39636-32
GRAHAM, FARRER & WILSON, P.C.
1601 S. Anderson Street, Elwood, IN 46036
200 E. State Street, Pendleton, IN 46064
Telephone: (765)221-9273 or (765)552-9878 [email protected]