The Avon E-Newsletter for April 2024 is packed with exciting news and events for the community! This month, Avon has a variety of activities planned, including a Total Solar Eclipse viewing, meetings on Storm Water Management, Town Council gatherings, and the Spring Heavy Trash Day. There's also an Annual Tree Sale happening all month long. The Town Manager, Ryan Cannon, shares some thrilling news about updating the Comprehensive Plan, which is a big deal because it guides how Avon will grow in the future. This plan involves everyone in the community, and there are going to be lots of chances for people to share their ideas and wishes for Avon's future. For fun, Avon has a podcast available on many platforms, so you can stay up-to-date even on the go. And don't forget about the Spring Heavy Trash/Shred Day for a clean-up boost! The Avon Police Department is introducing some high-tech gear like a tactical drone to help keep everyone safe, and they're also celebrating officers who've done amazing things for the community. The newsletter highlights improvements and plans for the town, like the Dan Jones Road widening project, which will make traveling around Avon smoother. Plus, Avon cares a lot about its employees, offering them cool benefits like gym membership reimbursements and wellness credits. Avon Youth Sports (AYS) is making cheerleading even more exciting with new programs and camps to build confidence and skills. This is part of a big plan to create a connected cheerleading community from youth up to high school levels. And for those planning ahead, the newsletter also teases events for May and other future plans, ensuring that Avon residents have a lot to look forward to.
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A FEW EVENTS APRIL 2024 April 8 (MONDAY) Total Solar Eclipse
April 10 (WEDNESDAY) Department of Storm Water Management
April 11 (THURSDAY) Avon Town Council Meeting (with Work Session)
April 16 (TUESDAY) Board of Zoning Appeals
April 22 (MONDAY) Avon Plan Commission
April 27 (SATURDAY) Spring Heavy Trash Day 2024 April 25 (THURSDAY) Avon Town Council Meeting
APRIL 1 - APRIL 30 Annual Tree Sale!
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THE TOWN MANAGER, RYAN CANNON A MESSAGE FROM
The single most important document the Town uses to plan for our community is the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is the overarching vision of how the Town will develop and grow in the future. Based on the Comprehensive Plan, other planning documents are then created to support the goals and visions. Those documents are the Unified Development Ordinance (zoning and development Standards); Thoroughfare Plan (transportation and streets); Recreation Impact Fee Plan (parks and trails); Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan (trails and sidewalks); Stormwater Management Ordinance (drainage). These plans together implement the vision of the Comprehensive Plan. I am really excited to share with the Community that the Town is about to embark on an update of the Comprehensive Plan. It is imperative that the Community participate in this process. This is the Communities opportunity to provide input on what they want Avon to look like and become. The Council wants to create a bold vision for Avon’s future, but it can’t be done without the help and participation of residents in our community. There will be numerous opportunities over the next 6-9 months. Please come out, we are ready to listen.
We will post more information on our website www.avonindiana.gov as public input opportunities become available.
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MARCH 14TH, 2024
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Avon Town Council Meeting March 14th, 2024 | avonindiana.gov
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SPRING HEAVY TRASH/SHRED DAY
DATE TIME 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM April 27th WHERE 229 Gable Dr. Avon, IN 46123 229 Gable Dr. Avon,
*TOWN OF AVON RESIDENTS ONLY*
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP
If any would like to organize a community clean-up site please reach out to Keeton Olson, we are happy to supply trash- bags/visibility vests and pick-up the full bags at the end.
Keeton Olson (317) 272-0948 ext. 129 kolson@avonindiana.gov
AVON POLICE DEPT.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (ERT) & HIGH-RISK WARRANT TEAM
Our ERT and high-risk warrant team acquired a small tactical drone recently. These types of drones are designed to fly in small areas and the goal is to assist officers in gathering information and intelligence prior to entering a structure to assess the risk and minimize uncertainties.
SEAN STOOPS CHIEF OF POLICE
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COURTROOM RENOVATIONS
CANDICE REED INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
We have received a cost analysis for the renovations to the former courtroom. That information has been shared with Ryan Cannon for his review and should be presented to the RDC for their review in the near future.
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INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
Our intelligence analyst Candice Reed is completing her field training program as she completes her time with the INCGTF, our dispatch center and our joint narcotics unit. We are excited to have her up and running and fully operational.
(Left to Right) Lt. Tom Owens, Officer Eric Cheek, Officer Sawyer Donovan, Officer Parker Roark, Officer Kevin Roach
HONORING OFFICERS Officer Gabriel Copley has completed the final night of his field training program and will be released to work independently. On Monday, March 11th, at the Police Merit Board meeting, we honored some of our officers for their outstanding efforts. Lt. Tom Owens, Officers Parker Roark, Kevin Roach, Sawyer Donovan, and Eric Cheek received medals and certificates from the American Police Hall of Fame for their heroic efforts during an incident at one of our local businesses. The report initially came out as a disgruntled employee/active shooter who had made threats to other employees. Officers entered the building tactfully and without hesitation. They secured the inside and outside areas and eventually found the suspect. While there were not any shots actually fired in this incident, the suspect was found to have a weapon and body armor. We commend them for their bravery and unwavering devotion to the safety of our community.
Board of Zoning Appeals March 19th, 2024 | avonindiana.gov
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Anniversary HAPPY 4th Anniversary HAPPY 2nd
Drew Wilson MS4 COORDINATOR/CODE ENFORCEMENT
Steve Moore PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Phase 1 - CSX Main Road to County Road 100 South Roundabout: Road surface and pavement markings will be coming this spring Phase 2 - County Road 100 South to South of County Road 150 South: The utilities are completing the relocation of their facilities and hope to finish by April. Storm sewer pipes will be installed on the east side of County Road 100 South through Oriole Point. Dan Jones is expected to be closed down on May 28th after school and the day after Memorial Day from North of Oriole Point (access to neighborhoods is available) through 100 South. DAN JONES WIDENING PROJECT
For more updates and information, please visit: avonindiana.gov/danjones
The Town of Avon Strives to keep our employees mentally and physically healthy. Below are just a few of the benefits we offer:
We care for our employees
Gym Membership Reimbursement: Employees are reimbursed a portion of their monthly gym membership. We currently have 20 employees who take advantage of this benefit
Emergency Assistance Plan (EAP): Financial worries, aging parents, job stress, health issues -- Everyone faces challenges from time to time, with our EAP, employees don’t have to face these things alone
Wellness Credit: Employees are eligible for a gift card
once they have completed their yearly physical
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Avon Indiana Sports | Avon Youth Sports (AYS) CHEER IS CHANGING THE ATMOSPHERE!
There is something to be said when we have someone in our corner, cheering for us, and knowing we are supported. The Avon Youth Sports Cheer program brings true team spirit to the game and the atmosphere instantly changes. The 2023 AYS All-Star Cheer team cheered for a few of the Jr. Orioles football games last season. Sarah Osmundsen, AYS Rec. Cheer Commissioner and AYS Jr. Orioles Travel Cheer Commissioner, Reva Mackey recalled that the “cheerleaders really added to the game-day experience last year.” Mackey shared that this was “just what the football team needed in closing the gap.” Reva was previously the 2023 All-Star Cheer Coach. The All-Star program will be transitioning into a new travel cheer offering, of which she will be the 2024 Commissioner of. It became apparent following the Fall 2023 All-Star season that there was a need for a more advanced cheer offering.
AYS leadership also recognized this need, and we will be offering Jr. Orioles Cheer this Fall for 4th – 8th graders. Cheerleaders will have an opportunity to cheer for the Jr. Orioles Travel Football team in various locations, as travel is required. Registration to try-out will be available through May 7th at avonindiana.gov/sports. There will be a workshop on May 8th and cheer try-outs will be on May 10th. Anyone who doesn’t make the Jr. Orioles Cheer Team is invited to participate in Fall AYS Rec. Cheer to continue developing their skills. One of the goals of AYS Cheer leadership is to have “vertical alignment” starting with the youth program all the way up to High School Cheer. AYS Cheer Commissioner, Sarah Osmundsen’s goal is to have a cohesive cheer program like “interlocking chains.” She is excited to work on the first building block, which is Rec. Cheer, as these programs “prepare them for Middle School or High School Cheer.”
One of the ways she plans to do this is by offering AYS cheerleaders more training through a Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Youth Day Camp. Participants will learn stunting, sideline cheers and chants, jumping technique, and other game day material from USA Cheer certified instructors who are recommended from the nation’s top college programs! Camp registration is also open to cheer coaches, which will help equip them to be the best coach they can be. Camp will be offered to Avon and surrounding communities and is scheduled for June 27th and 28th. This is currently the only youth cheer camp of its kind scheduled to take place in Hendricks County this year. Another goal of AYS Cheer is to help fill in the gaps. While our cheer opportunities for the older age groups have some overlap, they are not in competition with school cheer. It offers cheerleaders who don’t make the school team an opportunity to still cheer and be involved. When Reva Mackey, Jr. Orioles Cheer Commissioner, was asked what she hopes her cheerleaders walk away from the program with, she said “character development, strong fundamentals, and the ability to be coachable and receive feedback.” Her goal as a coach is to build her cheerleaders up. Mackey said that cheerleading “gave her confidence and the ability to speak up, even in the classroom.” Sarah Osmundsen, AYS Rec. Cheer Commissioner, added that cheer is a “good way to meet people they might not otherwise meet.” It gives them an opportunity to step out and become a leader.
Their goal is to build the cheerleaders’ confidence and give them reinforcement and remind them that they’ve got this! When asked what they would say to someone who has never cheered before, but is considering signing up, Mackey said, “You don’t know what you like until you try it.” Osmundsen added, “Don’t let the costs prohibit you from participating if the interest is there. We are currently looking at ways to fundraise to help offset costs.” Additionally, AYS offers a scholarship program for qualifying participants that helps with program registration costs. More information about the Athletic Scholarships for Kids (ASK) program can be found by visiting avonindiana.gov/sports and clicking on “Scholarships.” Currently, registration is available for Fall Cheer for grades Kindergarten through 8th grade (grade level is based on the 2024-2025 school year). We are also accepting volunteer coach applications for the Fall Rec. Cheer program. You can register by logging into your AYS account, and then clicking on the “Volunteer” tab. The new Jr. Orioles Cheer Travel Team tryout registration is also available for 4th – 8th grade students (grade level is based on the 2024- 2025 school year), and don’t forget about the UCA Youth Cheer Day Camp coming up in June! What’s next on the horizon for the AYS Cheer program? Even more opportunities! We are currently working on a new Winter Basketball Cheer program and anticipate offering it to 4th- 8th graders with registration opening in early Fall!
MACKEY HOPES HER CHEERLEADERS WALK AWAY FROM THE PROGRAM WITH “CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, STRONG FUNDAMENTALS, AND THE ABILITY TO BE COACHABLE.”
Writer/Amanda Maxwell Photographer/Jake Rytlewski
Avon Town Council Meeting March 28th, 2024 | avonindiana.gov
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Plan Commission Meeting March 25th, 2024 | avonindiana.gov
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UPCOMING AVON YOUTH SPORTS IMPORTANT DATES
APR 13
Little League Baseball Opening Day
APR 30
Fall Cheer Early Bird Registration Deadline
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Night at the Park Celebrate 4th of July with family & friends FREE fireworks, FREE activities & many more For: Everyone of all ages
JUL 3
Dirt Works Get up close and personal with the big equipment our maintenance crew uses to keep the park beautiful. For: Everyone of all ages
AUG 17
Grown Up Field Day Competitive outdoor fun for grown-ups which will let you relive the nostalgia. For: Adults ONLY, must be 21+ years old or older
SEP 7
Salsa Under the Stars Date night at Avon Town Hall Park with Arthur
SEP 13
Murray Dance Studio. Limited to: 25 couples
A FEW EVENTS MAY 2024
May 1 (WEDNESDAY) Evergreen Club Bird Watch in the Park
May 8 (WEDNESDAY) Department of Storm Water Management
May 9 (THURSDAY) Avon Town Council Meeting
May 20 (MONDAY) Avon Redevelopment Commission
May 21 (TUESDAY) Avon Board of Zoning Appeals
May 23 (THURSDAY) Avon Town Council Meeting
May 27 (MONDAY) Memorial Day (CLOSED)
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