Monica Heltz, Public Health Director for the Fishers Health Department, could not attend Monday night’s city council meeting, but provided information showing roughly 80% of eligible Fishers residents have received at least one COVID vaccine shot.  She also says positive COVID cases in Fishers remain high, but have been declining over the past 2 weeks.  With final FDA approval expected soon involving booster COVID vaccinations for those over 65 and those with specific medical conditions, the health department is already gearing-up for that vaccination campaign.

In other business, council members gave final approval to the bonds financing the city’s acquisition of HSE Utilities sewer operations within the city of Fishers.  The $90 million transaction is before state regulators and city officials say they hope to take over those utility assets by January 1, 2022.

Finally, Police Chief Ed Gebhart recognized a member of his department for long-time service.  Todd Crowder was honored for 30 years with the department.  Also, civilian police department volunteer Art Hennig was recognized as the recipient of the Golden Hoosier Award from the office of Lieutenant Governor.