Public Meetings

Monthly public meetings of the Board of Directors are held in the Community Room of the Denny Barrett Field House, 8170 N College Ave, just north of the First Baptist Church of Indianapolis. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month.  

Meeting Guidelines

NCC meetings will be held firmly to traditional rules of order.  In addition,

• Meetings will begin promptly and conclude as scheduled.
• All participants will aim to create a positive meeting environment, including respectful communication, limited personal interruptions, and a thoughtful attitude.
• Participants will maintain a sense of humor and flexible approach to problem-solving.
• Participants will focus discussion on NCC’s mission, needs, or interests, not personal positions.
• Consensus decision-making is the aim of the meetings.
• Participants are expected to become involved in meeting discussions. Questions, ideas, and thoughts are shared with the whole group.  (Please – one meeting only).
• Participants will respect the meeting agenda and the opinions of others.
• Ask moderator for floor.
• After speaking, allow two others to speak before speaking again.

NCC realizes that some issues are very emotionally charged.  However rude, abusive or insulting comments will not be tolerated.

Meeting Dates for 2026:

July 9

August 6

September 3

October 1

November 5

December 3

NORA-NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. (NCC)

August 6, 2026, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA, 7 p.m.

Denny Barrett Fieldhouse @ FIRST BAPTIST 8710 N College Ave

7:00 p.m. OPENING Public Meeting

Pledge of Allegiance

Community updates:

7:07 p.m. IMPD Officer Hockstra, Holmes, or Hernandez

7:15 p.m. Dhara Marquez, Mayor’s advocate

7:23 p.m. Andrew Bochnika Congressman Andre Carson’s advocate

7:30 p.m. Brienne Delaney

LAND USE:

7:35 p.m 2026-UV1-019 8185 Sycamore Road (approximate address) by Adam Mears

Variance of of Development Standards of the consolidated Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to permit the construction of a 24’x 36’ (864 suare foot) playhouse in the established front yard (minor residential structures not permitted in the established front yard setback).

8:00 p.m 2026-DV1-033 8006 Meridian Hills Lane (approximate address) by Thomas Kali

Variance of of Development Standards of the consolidated Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to provide for a building addition resulting in an open space of 80% (85% open space required)

8:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING

8:35 p.m. ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING

8:55 p.m. ADJOURNMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING

NEXT NCC BOARD MEETING: September 3, 2026

The Monthly Land Use Meeting, which includes Code Enforcement and Health and Hospital issues. They are typically held on the last Friday of the month before the first Thursday’s public board meeting. Meeting dates listed below. These meetings are held in the library of the First Baptist Church of Indianapolis, 8600 N. College Ave. 

Participants will include NCC volunteers, City Code and Health Inspectors, and the Mayor’s Neighborhood Advocates.  On occasion, developers will attend to outline potential development plans. The public is welcome.

Meeting Dates for 2026:

 January 30, 

February 27

March 27

May 1

May 29

June 26

July 31

August 28

September 25

October 30

November 20

December 18