Town of Danville, Indiana

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Clerk-Treasurer

In Indiana, the Clerk-Treasurer of Danville is elected every four years. They are crucial in managing the town's official records and serve as the Chief Financial Officer. Their duties, outlined by state and municipal codes, encompass various responsibilities, making them key players in the local government.

The Clerk-Treasurer can hire and oversee staff, manage municipal budgets, and attend to utility matters. They hold a position of equal importance alongside the Town Council and Town Manager. While they don't have full control over wage decisions and final budget approval, they may break tie votes in Town Council meetings. Over time, the Clerk-Treasurer's role has evolved from a mere bookkeeper to a financial manager, significantly impacting the town's financial health.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintains personnel files and other employment-related records for town employees.
• Completes required reports for the County and State.
• Attends training sessions, meetings, and seminars approved by the Town Council.
• Acts as Clerk for Town Council meetings, keeping records of proceedings, ordinances, resolutions, and directions.
• Conducts research on local, county, and state regulations for the town's needs.
• Manages public records, decides on information disbursement, and handles official documents.

Financial Duties:

• Processes bills and claims, ensuring budget compliance and issues payments approved by the Town Council.
• Manages timesheets and maintains payroll records.
• Assists in preparing the annual budget and certifying the levy.
• Files approved accounts and updates the Town's record books.
• Prepares budget documents in compliance with Indiana statutes.
• Allocates tax revenues to various entities as required by law.

Notices:

• Publishes or posts ordinances and resolutions as per Indiana statutes.
• Shares bids, RFPs, job openings, and other town notices.
• Provides required notices according to Indiana statutes and Town regulations.

Record Request

Danville Police Department

Fire Department

The Danville Fire Department provides fire protection services for both Center and Marion Townships.  Averaging between 1,500 to 2,000 calls for service a year, the department continues to meet the demands of a growing community with continued dedication and increased efficiency.

The Danville Fire Department has two fire stations: Station 191 is located at 49 N. Wayne ST. Danville, IN 46122 is home to the Danville Fire Department Administrative Offices.  Station 192 is located at 100 Twin Bridges Road and is staffed 24/7 with response personnel.

For all media inquiries, contact us at media@DanvilleIN.gov

Emergencies:

If you have an emergency dial 911.

Our first priority is responding to emergencies, always dialing 911 in the event of an emergency.

We provide emergency medical services, patient transport, fire suppression, and rescue services.

The non-emergency dispatch number is 317-839-8700. This number and 911 are the two that are directly available 24/7/365. Citizens are also able to text 911 anywhere in Indiana, including Hendricks County.

Open Burning: 

Open Burning is permitted under certain conditions within the town of Danville, as permitted by Indiana State Law. The Danville Fire Department STRONGLY recommends that if burning takes place, use EXTREME CAUTION. The State provides guidelines on open burning that the Danville Fire Department follows.

Town of Danville Outdoor Burning Ordinance 

Parks & Recreation Department

Development Services

Please contact the Planning & Zoning Department at 317-745-4180 ext. 1101  for more information about the following items:

• property zoning requests
• code enforcement
• subdivision information
• zoning regulations and questions
• site plan review
• Plan Commission requests
• Board of Zoning Appeals requests
• Design Review Committee requests

• Unified Development Ordinance (2024)  
• Town of Danville Strategic Plan ( 2018) 
• Link: Defining Danville Comprehensive Plan ( 2022)

Contact our Utility Director with questions or concerns about: 

• Building permits & fees
• scheduling inspections
• building code questions
• stormwater quality standards
• impervious surface calculations & question

Public Works Department

Stormwater Department

• Polluters
• Illegal dumping in storm drains 
• blocked storm drains
• damaged storm drains

Contact Hendricks County Dispatch with after-hour water emergencies at 317-839-8700.  

The Town of Danville has been designated by the State of Indiana as an MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) community. The Town's MS4 Permit is #INR040126.

Wastewater Department

The Wastewater Facility is a water resource management utility committed to protecting the West Fork of Whitelick Creek through the reclamation of water while assessing stable, competitive rates as customers enjoy clean water and a healthy stream.  

Tours of the facility are welcomed and can be arranged in advance. Please call the Wastewater Treatment Plant during regular business hours at (317) 745-4180 Ext. 2000.

Water Department

Boards, Commissions, and Committees

The Town of Danville’s boards and commissions allow citizens to have a voice in local government. The citizens participating in our boards and commissions help shape the forward-moving momentum we are seeing in Danville today. Thank you to our community members and Town staff for serving on these boards and commissions.  

To view agendas and minutes, visit Agendas and Minutes

View Live Stream: Town of Danville’s YouTube channel. 

Town Council  

Plan Commission  

Board of Zoning Appeals  

Redevelopment Commission  

Park Board  

Design Review Committee  

Police Merit Board  

Tree Advisory Committee

Citizens Advisory Board  

Citizens Water Advisory Board  

We are here to help and answer any questions you might have about the Town of Danville. Submit a question using our Ask a Question form and we will get back to you. 

Application to Serve on Board or Commission

Email resume to the Town Manager, Mark Morgan at mmorgan@danvilleIN.gov 

Town Utilities

The Town of Danville Utilities is a municipally-owned water and wastewater utility. Use the links below for specific information on each of these services:

After-hour emergency requests regarding water turn on/off and/or sewer backups, please contact Hendricks County Dispatch at 317-839-8700.

Standards and Specifics: Wastewater

Standards and Specifics: Drinking Water

Electronic Submittal Recommendations - Sanitary

Electronic Submittal Recommendations- Water

Danville Water As-Built Submission in GIS QGIS to produce Shapefiles

Danville Water As-Built Submission in GIS Download QGIS

Danville Water As-Built Submission in GIS

New water or sewer application: Application

Authorization Agreement (ACH Debit): Application  

Make a Payment 

Utility Bill Calculator

Code Enforcement

Our Code Enforcement program aims to educate members of the community on our Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Ordinance, Stormwater/Wastewater Regulations, Building Permits, and other requirements outlined in local, state, and federal law. Through education and administrative enforcement, Code Enforcement helps to maintain property values, prevent blight, encourage economic development, and protect the integrity of our Code. Call our Code Enforcement Officer at 317-745-4180 ext.1004 or email codeinfo@danvillein.gov  with questions. 

Alarm System Registration:

Residential and Commercial alarm systems in the town are part of a registration program per Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances.

Alarm System Registration Form

Transient Merchants:

All solicitors, peddlers, and transient merchants must carry a license approved by the Town of Danville. 

Transient Merchant License Application

Registration is required for all transient merchants within the Town of Danville. Applications must be completed and returned to the Code Enforcement Office located in Town Hall. Please review the Town ordinance for all required information. https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/danvillein/latest/danville_in/0-0-0-2258#JD_110.01 

Registered and Approved Transient Merchants by the Town of Danville: 

Special Events:

For-profit parties and special events occurring within the town limits require a permit that will undergo an administrative review process and Town Council approval should there be a need to close public roads.

Special Event / For-Profit Party Application Packet

Mobile Food Vendors (Food Trucks):

Food trucks/carts require a license to operate in the town per Chapter 114 of the Code of Ordinances.

Mobile Food Vehicle License Application

Have A Question Or Concern?

If you wish to submit a complaint, feel free to reach out in person, by phone/email, by mail, or via the complaint portal. Please use the following guidelines: 

• List the address of the property in violation as well as the property owner or occupant information if known. 
• Explain in detail the nature of the violation (tall grass, trash, construction without a permit, etc.).
• Provide any supporting documentation such as pictures if available.

Report an Issue:

https://danvillein.portal.iworq.net/DANVILLEIN/new-case/400/763

Good of the Town

Danville's "Good of the Town" serves as a comprehensive hub for residents, offering various local services and support systems. From healthcare and educational opportunities to emergency services, it aims to connect individuals and families with the tools they need to thrive in our community. 

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Services

Substance abuse addiction can impact all walks of life. If you or somebody you know is struggling with substance abuse problems, please take a moment to reach out to one of these organizations:

• The Willow Center located in Brownsburg, Indiana
• The Hamilton Center located in Plainfield, Indiana
• Fairbanks Hospital located in Indianapolis, Indiana
• Narcotics Anonymous (National Program/Network)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (National Program)

Mental Health Services

Mental health needs are a frequently encountered dimension of law enforcement. While our agency facilitates training for our officers in how to respond to individuals with mental health conditions, connecting our community with treatment facilities is an important component to raise awareness.

• Cummins Health located in Avon, Indiana
• Saint Vincent Mental Health located in Indianapolis, Indiana
• Indiana Council centered in Indianapolis, Indiana
• Community East Hospital located in Indianapolis, Indiana
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (National Program)

Suicide Prevention & Awareness Services

Suicide prevention and awareness are often not discussed. Here are links to organizations that strive to raise awareness and provide treatment to individuals who struggle with suicidal thoughts/ideation.

• Mental Health America Indiana located in Indianapolis, Indiana
• Families First located in Indianapolis, Indiana
• Indiana State Suicide Prevention located in Indianapolis, Indiana
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (National Outreach Program)
• Veterans Crisis Hotline (National Outreach Program)

Domestic Violence

Victims of domestic violence often feel that they have little or no recourse to help themselves or their children to leave an abusive environment. While our agency has a pro-arrest policy to arrest the primary aggressor, resources are available to help victims get their lives back together.

• Sheltering Wings located in Danville, Indiana
• Domestic Violence Network located in Indianapolis, Indiana
• Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence located in Indianapolis, Indiana
• Families First located in Indianapolis, Indiana
• The Julian Center located in Indianapolis, Indiana

Family Support 

• Family Promise serves Hendricks County 
• Center Township Trustee's Office  Hendricks County 
• Hendricks County Food Pantries

Danville Greater Chamber of Commerce:

At the Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce, they facilitate meaningful conversations between businesses through networking events like Pour After Four, Members and Mugs, ribbon cuttings, and more. It’s a culture of support; its members range from those in the advertising and the media industry to sports and recreation.

https://www.danvillechamber.org/

Downtown Danville:

Discover all Danville has to offer: a bustling small town with a charming heritage and a diverse community of merchants and artisans. Stroll the square with a cup of coffee from a local cafe, browse unique boutiques with one-of-a-kind storefronts, discover a new favorite dining experience, and finish your day at a beautifully restored art deco theatre.

https://discoverdowntowndanville.org/

Visit Hendricks County:

Just 10 minutes west of Indianapolis, our small towns and local regions offer a taste of the good life in an affordable and accessible way.

https://www.visithendrickscounty.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmeKQBhDvARIsAHJ7mF4--cQb1OWukxAwR3VIRe5mxSCUNaoQnN-6yiQDuttq3uCPXVftn3IaAtI3EALw_wcB

Hendricks County Historical Museum:

The Hendricks County Museum is at 170 S. Washington Street in Danville, just o The Hendricks County Museum is at 170 S. Washington Street in Danville, just one block south of the courthouse square in the building that served from 1868 to 1974 as the Hendricks County Sheriff’s home, with the jail in the basement. It is furnished as it would have been in the late 1800 block south of the courthouse square in the building that served from 1868 to 1974 as the Hendricks County Sheriff’s home, with the jail in the basement. have been in the late 1800s.

For more information, contact us at hcmuseum@co.hendricks.in.us or (317) 718- 6158.

https://hendrickscountymuseum.org/

Danville Community School Corporation:

https://www.danville.k12.in.us/

Danville Center Township Public Library:

The Danville Public Library began in 1902 on a lot at the corner of Marion and Indiana Streets in downtown Danville. Being the county seat, and having Central Normal College already established, local businessmen felt it was time for a public library to serve both the students of the college and the citizens of the community.

https://dplindiana.org/

Hendricks County Recycling District 

317-858-6070 

https://www.recyclehendrickscounty.org/   

Town Maps

 Town of Danville maps of interest: 

Danville Park & Recreation Maps

Disc Golf Course at Gary Eakin Park

Amphitheater Map/Restrooms

Public Parking Locations 

Downtown Danville Map/Parking 

Beacon Interactive Map

Greater Danville Chamber Member Map  

Town Council Ward Map 

Snow Routes Map

Zoning Map 

Town Plans

Links for most current Town plans. Check the document center for previous Town plans. 

Document Center: 

https://danvillein.gov/egov/apps/document/center.egov 

Danville Strategic Plan 2018  

https://danvillein.gov/egov/documents/1522158126_82428.pdf 

Comprehensive Plan 2022  

https://danvillein.gov/egov/documents/1643645957_66615.pdf 

Drinking-Water Master Plan 2020  

https://danvillein.gov/egov/documents/1650385434_1073.pdf 

Danville Park & Recreation Master Plan 2022-2026 

https://danvillein.gov/egov/documents/1658434160_96561.pdf

Danville Thoroughfare Plan 2010 

https://danvillein.gov/egov/documents/1330639712_615783.pdf 

Ordinances

 Links for Ordinances: 

Town of Danville Ordinances 

https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/danvillein/latest/overview

Unified Development Ordinance 

https://danvillein.gov/egov/documents/1709664739_70993.pdf 

Town Seasonal Services

List of seasonal services offered by the Town of Danville: 

Sidewalk Replacement Program:

The property owner pays 1/2 the cost of the concrete and sealer. The Town covers the other half and provides the labor. Complete the top portion of the form and submit it to the Public Works Department.

Sidewalk Application

Annual Leaf Clean-Up

Leaf collection occurs in the Fall. Check out our Annual Leaf Clean-up page for more information on the leaf pick-up schedule, drop-off days, and what to expect.  Annual Leaf Clean-Up

Snow & Ice Control:

Public Works is responsible for providing snow and ice control for the Town's 53 miles of public roadways. Main arterial routes are given priority and then residential routes are cleared. 

https://danvillein.gov/egov/documents/1643728051_75922.pdf

Community

Danville, Indiana has an authentic small-town vibe with great schools and amazing history. The Historic Danville Square offers many shops and retail establishments in a unique and nostalgic atmosphere. Spend the afternoon shopping and enjoy the charming and friendly atmosphere. Danville, Indiana was founded in 1824 and is the county seat of Hendricks County.  

“A great place to spend an hour or a lifetime.” 

Click the links below for community resources: 

Events Calendar 

 Good of the Town  

 The Town of Danville Projects  

 Maps  

 Plans  

Ordinances  

Code Enforcement  

Seasonal Services