The Batesville Planning Commission meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm.
The Commission is responsible for:
- Supervising and making regulations for the administration of the area’s affairs
- Prescribing rules for investigations and hearings
- Preparing reports and ordinances authorized under the statute
- Preparing and submitting an annual budget in accordance with I.C. 36-7-4-401
Current members:
Jim Dunbar
Mayoral Appointment: 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Jerry Bennett
Mayoral Appointment 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Doug Amberger
Planning Commission: Zoning 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026; Planning Mayoral Appointment 1/1/2026-12/31/2026
Melissa Tucker (R)
At-Large - 12/31/2027, Planning Commission 1/1/2026-12/31/2026, Finance Board 1/1/2026-12/31/2026
At-Large Map
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Tony Gutzwiller
Mayoral Appointment: Zoning 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2027; Planning 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Doug Stock
District 2 - 12/31/2027; IPC, 1/1/2025-12/31/2027; Planning Commission 1/1/2026-12/31/2026
John Irrgang (R)
Mayor; Planning Commission-Annual 2026; Board of Public Works-Annual 2026; Industrial Park Commission-Term; Technical Advisory Committee-Annual 2026; Economic Development-3 Year Term1/2024-12/31/26; Redevelopment Commission-Annual 2026; Rural Fire Department-Term
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The Technical Advisory to the Planning Commission meets on an as-needed basis
The primary function of this committee is to first meet with prospective businesses to ensure the adherence to all rules and regulations set forth by the city. This committee also ensures that all information and needs are met before the proposal is sent before the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Current members:
John Kuntz
City Engineer
Mike Wells
Scott Bauer
Greg Erhman
Randy Jobst
John Irrgang (R)
Mayor; Planning Commission-Annual 2026; Board of Public Works-Annual 2026; Industrial Park Commission-Term; Technical Advisory Committee-Annual 2026; Economic Development-3 Year Term1/2024-12/31/26; Redevelopment Commission-Annual 2026; Rural Fire Department-Term
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