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Ellettsville Town Council has a split vote on decision to shut down Pitch A Properties. Monroe County Solid Waste Management District makes a deal to keep aluminum recycling local. SWMD CAC Chair Steve Akers reported on an improved technology that could help meet the county's energy demands - anaerobic digesters. The Bloomington Parks Commission approves contracts renewal for selling advertising at recreation facilities. The Monroe County Council shared concerns with how the November 8th election was managed. Wrapping up the show, we have an exclusive interview with Trent Deckard, the Democratic Co-Chair of the Indiana Election Division.

The Monroe County Commissioners have finished with a new draft of the Monroe County Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Monroe County Council has awarded $95,000 in Community Service Grants to worthy organizations. The Monroe County Storm Water Management Board met on October 31st to prepare to forward their new budget to County Council. Bloomington water customers won't see a water rate increase quite as high as expected. To wrap up today’s show, we have part 2 of a conversation with Indiana State Senator Vi Simpson. In this interview, Senator Simpson and I talk candidly about the changes in state education law.CATS Week provides a quick look at some of the primary issues addressed by county, city, and school leaders in Monroe County, and is a joint production of Community Access Television Services and radio station WFHB.

A petition at the Bloomington Plan commission last month brought to light safety issues with student housing and the culture of downtown drinking; The Bloomington City Council approved a slew of changes to parking regulations and announced upgrades on South Walnut Street that will begin in March of 2012; Monroe County Public Library Board of Trustees narrowly approves management leadership training contract with a close vote of 4 to 3. Senator Vi Simpson speaks in depth about a new law that allows guns at publicly owned buildings and government meetings and how the legislative process was fast tracked to get this law and many others approved without public review during the Spring 2011 Indiana General Assembly. “CATS Week” is a joint project of Community Access Television and Community Radio, WFHB. To learn more about the county, city, and other meetings covered by Community Access Television, you can find live and archived proceedings at catstv.net.

The Ellettsville Town Council must decide to shut down a metal salvage business. The Bloomington Board of Public Works approved a 2.6 million dollar contract for concrete work with Crider and Crider on a Tapp Road improvement.  An accounting error delays the Monroe County Council budget adoption process again but the council gives final approval on October 27th. The Bloomington Utilities Services Board approved a four million dollar expenditure related to the pending issuance of new water utility bonds. “CATS Week” is a joint project of Community Access Television and Community Radio, WFHB. To learn more about the county, city, and other meetings covered by Community Access Television, you can find live and archived proceedings at catstv.net.

Monroe County Election reports on absentee voting options; Monroe County Council announced that the final approval for the budget will happen on October 26th; The Monroe County Board of Commissioners have been presented with the Association of Indiana Counties Achievement Award for the creation of their Employee Health Clinic; Bloomington City Council approves ProWinds to receive a $75,000 loan from the Bloomington Investment Incentive Fund; City Council District One Candidate Debate. CATS Week is a joint project of Community Access Television and Bloomington Community Radio, WFHB.

In this week’s show, we’ll focus in on the upcoming elections. We’ll look at some of the immediate issues facing county government and voters, and then feature some of the candidates for the Bloomington City Council race. Election management took center stage at the Monroe County Commissioners meeting on October 7th. Three current democratic council members Timothy Mayer, Andy Ruff and Susan Sandberg are defending their seats from two Republican challengers, Jennifer Mickel and Ed Schwartzman.

CATS Week for October 7, 2011

The Bloomington City Council passed the City's budget at 56 million dollars on a vote of seven to two and contention about roundabouts.Monroe County government has entered into a mutual aid agreement with six surrounding counties. The Monroe County Public Library is going forward with a bond to help cover budget shortfalls expected in 2013. A panel discussion with local education leaders and Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. CATS Week is a joint project of Community Access Television and Bloomington Community Radio, WFHB.

CATS Week for September 30, 2011. The Bloomington Board of Public Works Board voted 2 to1 to deny the petition to close alley at Grimes and Walnut. Monroe County Community School Corporation holds first budget hearing and reports on No Child Left Behind Act results. The Monroe County Council makes key changes to 2012 budget after weeks of hearings. CATS Week is a joint project of Community Access Television and Bloomington Community Radio, WFHB.

Bloomington City Council approves changes to their policies on firearms to law comply with a new state law.  The Solid Waste Management board of directors votes to support the 2012 budget. Last week, the Bloomington Monroe County Metropolitan Planning organization delays vote regarding I69. Monroe County cancels contract for new voting machines. Monroe County Community Corrections Director Tom Rhodes presents annual report. CATS Week provides a quick look at some of the primary issues addressed by county, city, and school leaders in Monroe County, and is a joint production of Community Access Television and radio station WFHB.

CATS Week provides a quick look at some of the primary issues addressed by county, city, and school leaders in Monroe County, and is a joint production of Community Access Television and radio station WFHB.