Department of Administration
Department of Administration
Department of Administration
506 South Main Street, Sheridan, IN 46069
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Closed on Saturday and Sunday, Holidays and Election Days
Michelle Junkins
Director of Administration
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (317) 210-3799
Town Financial Aid
The Director of Administration assists residents living in Sheridan that are having trouble meeting their basic needs. Basic needs are shelter, utilities, and food.
To apply for assistance, you can contact the office at 317-210-3799. If your utilities are due to be disconnected within 24 hours, you will need to let us know this at the time of your intake. We have 72 hours to act on your request for aid.
If you would like to apply, call the office and set up a meeting to fill out an application. All adults in the household must sign the application in front of an employee of the township. We have also provided you with a check list of items we will need to determine your need for assistance.
Other Resources
Cemetery Maintenance
Indiana Code 23-14 states the Township Trustee is responsible for maintaining the pioneer cemeteries in the township that are abandoned. There are nine abandoned cemeteries total, in Sheridan. The Department of Administration is only responsible for Baker’s Cemetery, Teter Cemetery, Pleasant Ridge Cemetery and Pearson Cemetery. Over the years, Adams Township Trustee had all four of the abandoned cemeteries restored. There are books at the Sheridan Historical Society with information on the cemeteries and headstones, along with before and after pictures of the work that was done.
Community Building in Ekin
The Town of Sheridan has a Community Building is located at 111 W 296th Street, Atlanta, IN 46031. It is on the Hamilton/Tipton County line road on the far north side of Sheridan.
We have a nice banquet hall that has recently been remodeled. There is a full kitchen for catering needs as well as restrooms. We have an outdoor pavilion with picnic tables located on the south side of the building as well as a small playground for small children to enjoy.
This is an excellent location for an outdoor wedding, family reunion, birthday party, graduation open house, class reunions, business meetings, awards banquets etc.
We have 14- 72” round tables, 2- 6’ tables and 2- 8’ tables as well as 120 folding chairs.
The facility is air conditioned.
Damage Deposit
A refundable deposit ($50.00) will be required for the use of the facility. The deposit will be returned within 10 days if all policies for the use are maintained. The deposit may be retained if there are damages to the property, trash is left behind or excessive cleaning is necessary.
Alcohol Policy
The Community Center user is responsible for all rules pertaining to alcohol. Please refer to the written policy below. Liability insurance must be secured, and we will want a copy for our records.
Alcohol Policy – If serving alcohol, you are required to carry a host liquor liability insurance certificate in the amount of $2 million, naming Adams Township, Hamilton County as an additional insured, unless this is covered by your caterer. If your caterer is serving alcohol, a copy of their liquor license is required along with a copy of their proof of insurance.
