Board of Public Works & Safety
Regular MeetingMichigan City, IN · March 4, 2024
Minutes
Regular Board of Works Meeting
In Person and Hybrid/Zoom on
March 4, 2024
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Monday, March 4,
2024 at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, City of Michigan City, on Hybrid,
Zoom and streamed live on the “Access LaPorte County” Facebook page.
The meeting was called to order by President Gene Simmons.
On the call of roll, the following Board Members were found to be present or absent.
Noted present in person: President Gene Simmons and Candice Antisdel (2)
Absent: 0
Also noted in attendance:
Amber Lapaich, Corporation Counsel; Izabelle Galvin Ellis, Clerk of the Board of Works;
Ryan Beall, Deputy City Attorney; Timothy Werner, City Engineer; Skyler York, Director
of Planning; Michael Wolf, City Forester; Chief Marty Corley, Chief of Police; Ta-
Tanesha George, HR Director; Chief Barrett Taylor, Fire Department; Drew White,
ALCO TV; Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch; Terry Greetham, Special Events Coordinator;
Kyle-Anthony Petter, Associate Planner; Brett Kelley, Director of Vector Control; Mary-
Lynn Wall, Controller; Shong Smith, Director of Street Department; Andrew Matanic,
Director of IT; Eric Williams, Special Events Administrative Assistant
Approval of Minutes
Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Mr.
Simmons and was approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Request for proposals for an Urban Forest Contractor to assist the City of Michigan City
with inventory, mitigation plan, and assessment of tree canopy required by the USDA
Forest Service Inflation Act-Urban and Community Grant Awarded to the City.
Michael Wolf, City Forester, addressed the Board explaining that this is the first step in
starting the grant process and asked the Board to approve the request.
Tommy Kulavic, 1316 Ohio St., commented that a lot of trees that were planted along
roadways don’t comply with the City Municipal Code; no trees are to be planted over 35
feet from a corner, small trees are not to be planted 4 feet from the curb and medium
and large trees can’t be planted five feet from curbs; requesting that the trees on the
1300 and 1400 blocks be removed that are in violation of the code.
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Brian Gross, 830 W. 6th St., commented that trees and shrubbery have been
overgrowing onto a lot of streets and sidewalks throughout the city.
Rodney McCormick, 617 Union St., addressed the Board supporting the request for
proposals; he believes this will help our residents, especially those on fixed incomes.
Mr. Wolf explained the Tree Inventory covers the entire City, and it will give an
assessment of each tree to determine whether or not it should be taken down.
Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the RFP, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was
approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
Contract
Agreement of Professional Services between Clarke Environmental Mosquito
Management, Inc. and the City of Michigan City for mosquito abatement, control and
management in the City for 2024.
Shong Smith, Street Director, addressed the Board explaining the contract; there will be
four controlled sprays as well as treatment of the City’s catch basins. The contract is to
not exceed $28,899.60.
Rodney McCormick addressed the Board asking if the chemicals they use are safe.
Mr. Smith stated that for the past four years the City has been working with Clark, they
use 12.5 gallons for Duet Adulticide Applicator that has been approved by the EPA;
spraying will occur at 9:30 p.m. when the mosquito situation is the most difficult.
Scott Meland, 200 Kenwood Place, addressed the Board asking how this will affect the
pollinators and if the City will be treating the catch base separately.
Mr. Smith explained that Clark treats the catch basin separately as one spray.
Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the contract, seconded by Mr. Simmons and
was approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
Personnel
Chief Marty Corley, Michigan City Police Department, requested extension of an
employee’s FMLA leave through March 25, 2024.
Ta-Tanesha George, HR Director, addressed the Board explaining the situation; stating
Chief Corley’s original extension was until February 29, 2024 and it will be exactly a 30
day extension.
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Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the extension, seconded by Mr. Simmons and
was approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
Request for Copy Machines
Andrew Matanic, Director of IT, requested to lease copy machines for the Mayor and
Engineer’s Office.
Mr. Matanic addressed the Board explaining that neither office has copy machines, so
we aren’t looking to replace any; stating the City has standardized the brand of copy
machines they use throughout the City departments to make it easier for the technicians
to familiarize themselves with the products and maintain them. Mr. Matanic had solicited
quotes to lease the copy machines from three companies, Executive Color Systems,
Inc, JTF Gov. and Kemp’s Office City, and recommended we go with Kemp’s offer for
$5,899 for each machine; recommending we use a five-year fair market value leases
because he’s noticed after five years the copy machines seem to be worn out, so the
term works out well to be able to refresh the equipment after the lease expiration. The
cost of the copy machines would be $120 per month for five years.
Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the leases for both copy machines, seconded
by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
Request for Stop Sign
Brother Shaun, Marquette Catholic High School, and Derald Borton, 800 US-12, are
requesting two stop signs on the corner of 10th St. and Washington St.
Derald Borton, 800 HWY-212, addressed the Board explaining that back on February
15th, a young lady ran a stop sign on West 10th St. while he was going South on
Washington St. and he believes if there was a four-way stop at the intersection, that
would’ve not happened. During the construction of the Southshore tracks there was a
stop sign at that intersection.
Brother Shaun, Marquette Catholic High School, addressed the Board asking that the
stop signs at 10th and Washington St. be put back up for safety.
Tommy Kulavic, 1316 Ohio St., recommended the Board deny the request and put a
camera at that intersection to monitor traffic and pedestrian behavior, especially with it
so close to Marquette Catholic High School.
Tim Werner, City Engineer, addressed the Board explaining that there has not been a
traffic study done since the completion of the Southshore Double-Tracks, but they’re
worried come summer there’s going to be an increase in Traffic on Washington St.
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going North bound; stating his concern is the backup from 10th St. due to the stop sign
and cars being stopped on the railroad tracks would get hit by trains. Discussion ensued
between Mr. Werner, Brother Shaun and Mr. Borton.
Rodney McCormick addressed the Board asking for a traffic study to be done and for
the Board to table the request.
Scott Meland commented stating that there are too many stop signs on Washington St.
and that they don’t always make things safer; he recommended that he would make a
motion to remove some of the signs.
Discussion ensued between Brother Shaun and Mr. Simmons. Mr. Simmons stated that
he will have the City Engineer and Police do an analysis of the intersection and have
them give an update at the next meeting.
Mrs. Antisdel commented that there was a study done previously at that intersection and
there were not enough accidents at that intersection to warrant a stop sign. Mrs.
Antisdel made a motion to table the request until the next meeting, seconded by Mr.
Simmons and was approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
Street Closure for Special Event
Sean Rathburn, Notre Dame Catholic School, requested to close the intersection of
Moore Rd. and HWY-12 for their St. Patrick’s Day 5K Color Run on March 23, 2024
from 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Tim Werner addressed the Board asking for a copy of the closure permit from INDOT.
Mark Seddon, Notre Dame Catholic School, addressed the Board via Zoom stating that
they’ve never been required to get that permit in previous three years, they’ve always
run this in coordination with the Long Beach and Michigan City Police Department.
Mayor Angie said that Mr. Werner will work with the Notre Dame Catholic School on
getting it.
Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to table the request until the next meeting to get the proper
paperwork, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Antisdel and Simmons
NAYS: (0) None
Request for Special Purchase
The Michigan City Police Department is requesting to purchase a 2024 Dodge Ram
1500 outfitted with the necessary equipment and police lighting from LaPorte Chrysler
Dodge for a total of $59,823.59.
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Chief Steve Forker, Assistant Chief Michigan City Police Department, addressed the
Board explaining that they reached out to three different vendors and only LaPorte
Chrysler Dodge came back with a substantial discount from the market price in the
amount of $10,394.43.
Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich noted that there is an amended warranty to the
request, so the vehicle does come with a warranty.
Scott Meland made a comment asking the need for a new truck.
Chief Forker explained this is a replacement vehicle; the Police Department currently
has a 2015 Dodge F-150 with upwards of 150,000 miles on it that is deteriorating.
Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the special purchase, seconded by Mr.
Simmons and was approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
Contract
Terry Greetham, Director of Special Events, is requesting approval of agreement of
sponsorship between NIPSCO and the City of Michigan City for the 2024 Event Season
in the amount of $10,000.
Terry Greetham, Michigan City Special Events, addressed the Board explaining the
contract, stating this is just a continuation of the City’s partnership with NIPSCO; this
would be a Gold Level Sponsorship of $10,000.
Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the contract, seconded by Mr. Simmons and
was approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
Contract Negotiation
William McFerson, Union Representative for Amalgamated Transit Union Local 517, is
requesting to start negotiations for contract agreement and wage increase for 2025.
Corporate Counsel Lapaich explained the process of negotiations and that no initiative
needs to be done. As soon as Corporate Counsel Lapaich gets notified of respected
dates and time for negotiations, she’ll notify the Board and set it up accordingly.
Contract
Agreement of Professional Services between Indiana Landmarks and the City of
Michigan City to promote certain historic activities within the City for 2024.
Skyler York, Director of Planning, addressed the Board explaining that this is an annual
contract that we sign with them every year; the City staffs the Historic Review Board but
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Indiana Landmarks runs the Board and provides everybody with the reports and things
of that nature.
Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the contract, seconded by Mr. Simmons and
was approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
Street Closure for Construction Project
Scott Cooley, LaPorte County Project Management, requested a partial road closure at
Washington and 7th St. to inspect the roof of Barker Mansion. NOTE – This was
approved by Mayor Angie prior to the March 4, 2024 BOW Meeting.
Mayor Angie addressed the Board explaining she approved the request prior to the
meeting because of there being a safety issue.
Mrs. Antisdel made a motion ratifying the partial road closure, seconded by Mr.
Simmons and was approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
PAYROLL DOCKET
February 23, 2024
City Payroll $ 794,682.85
Police & Fire Payroll Pension $ 222,400.55
CLAIMS DOCKET
March 4, 2024
Municipal $ 1,000,062.43
Health & Life Ins. Fund $ 0.00
CDBG $ 50,934.22
Worker Comp Trust $ 0.00
Special Events $ 0.00
Total Claims: $ 1,055,996.65
Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve City Payroll Docket, Police and Fire Payroll
Pension Docket and Claims Docket all as presented, seconded by Mr. Simmons and
was approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
Updates on Park Board – Shannon Eason
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Terry Greetham addressed the Board on behalf of Shannon Eason, Superintended of
Parks Department, stating that the Park’s Department has no updates at this time.
Updates on Special Events – Terry Greetham
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 16th and will start at 9th St. and head
North on Franklin to 4th St.
The Michigan City Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 19th at 12 p.m. at
Fedders Valley. We are currently accepting donations of golden ticket prizes; prizes can
be delivered to the Special Events Department or Police Department.
Terry Greetham stated that they have a number of sponsorship proposals out and
hopefully we should see those coming in soon for the 2024 season.
Updates on Flaherty & Collins Properties
Skyler York, Director of Planning, addressed the Board on behalf of Dave Albers. Mr.
York stated that the excavating started that day, March 4th, for pouring foundations; Mr.
Albers will give an updated schedule of the pouring.
Tommy Kulavic addressed the Board asking what Franciscan Alliance receives for
allowing Flaherty & Collins to use their private property.
Scott Meland, 200 Kenwood Place, addressed the Board thanking Franciscan for
storing the giant concrete slabs on their property.
Request to Submit Work Request – Unfinished Business
Councilman Don Przybylinski requested to submit a work request to CSX railroad
crossing for repairs at Woodland, Roeske, Carroll and Greenwood Ave.
Tim Werner addressed the Board stating that he’s been in contact with Councilman Don
Przybylinski about this issue; he’s going to meet with everybody to see what next steps
can be made to tackle this issue.
Resolution – Unfinished Business
Resolution determining that funding for certain outstanding purchase orders from 2023
should be encumbered and authorizing the City Controller to encumber such funds.
Corporate Counsel Lapaich explained to the Board why the Resolution was tabled; after
looking back at the March 7, 2023 Council meeting, Mr. Przybylinski made a motion to
reconsider the passage of the additional appropriation and requested that the Attorney
investigate a way that the Council can possibly reconsider the monies that were
appropriated, but there was never a Deobligation Ordinance passed so the money is
available and that is why the City Controller is looking to encumber such funds.
Corporate Counsel Lapaich recommended approving the resolution.
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Mrs. Antisdel a motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was
approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
MICHIGAN CITY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
RESLUTION NO. 2839
DETERMINING THAT FUNDING FOR CERTAIN OUSTANDING PURCHASE ORDERS FROM
2023 SHOULD BE ENCUMBERED AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CONTROLLER TO
ENCUMBER SUCH FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Michigan City, is an Indiana municipal corporation governed
by its duly elected Mayor and Board of Public Works & Safety; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works & Safety has the authority to approve claims
for those departments and political subdivisions within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the City of Michigan City has outstanding purchase orders from 2023 in
various funds that the services or products have not yet been paid as listed in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, in order to complete certain projects, programs, or purchases using funding
set aside in previous fiscal years, and in order to be consistent with Indiana law and Indiana
Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) procedures, the encumbrances must be
authorized by a resolution adopted by the Board of Public Works & Safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Controller of the City of Michigan City, Indiana recommends the
approval of the various services or products that have not yet been paid for as listed in Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MICHIGAN BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS, INDIANA as follows:
Section 1. That those certain City purchase orders identified in Exhibit A, which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved.
Section 2. The City Controller of the City of Michigan City is hereby directed to
encumber the funding for said purchase orders in the appropriate accounts.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect after passage by the Michigan City
Board of Public Works & Safety.
Adopted by the Board of Public Works & Safety of the City of Michigan City, Indiana by a vote of
this 4 t h _ day of M a r c h , 2024
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EPA Soil Sampling – Unfinished Business
Allen Jarrell, USEPA, is requesting permission to conduct soil sampling on City-owned
parcels located on Green St. and bearing parcel number 46-01-32-138-009.000-022
and parcel number 46-01-32-133-011.000-022.
Corporate Counsel Lapaich addressed the Board stating she’s been working with the
EPA’s Attorney and just received the certificate of insurance the week prior to the
meeting recommending they approve the request.
Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the request, second by Mr. Simmons and was
approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
Traffic Control Device – Unfinished Business
Councilman Don Przybylinski, 215 Gardena St. requested to replace turn directional
signals. The green directional circle on the “Turn on Green Only Signs” are missing.
Shong Smith, Street Director, addressed the Board with an update that all work has
been completed at the intersection of Barker Rd. and Franklin St.
Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to remove the request from the agenda, seconded by Mr.
Simmons and was approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
Request for Filming – Unfinished Business
Kelsey Bunner, Bulls LLC, 220 Homer St., requested to utilize City property to shoot
their film, “Bulls” and to use the City of Michigan City as he location of their story.
Dan Meyer, Writer and Director of Bulls, 220 E. Homer St., addressed the Board
explaining why he is wanting to shoot and set their film in Michigan City, specifically the
Uptown Arts District and the beach, and provided the requested streets and sidewalks
that needed closure and permission from the Parks Department on what parks they will
utilize.
Mr. Simmons asked what the “Base Camp” consists of? Mr. Meyer explained that the
“Base Camp” will be at 515 Franklin St. in the Horizon Bank parking lot and that is
where they’ll keep their cars parked and essentially a break spot for during the shooting.
Mr. Simmons stated that there is no security and recommended that Mr. Meyer
coordinate with the Police Department.
Corporate Counsel Lapaich confirmed the dates, times and road closures, confirming
that there will be no sidewalk closures. Mr. Meyer stated that the 12 hour closure will
happen at night and the shorter scenes will be done during the day.
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Royce Williams, LaPorte County, addressed the Board explaining that the film is a great
thing for Michigan City; stating that Mr. Meyer brought the Championship Darts
Corporation to Michigan City on April 12th and 13th of this year at Uptown Social. Mr.
Williams says that he will be talking with the Police about security but isn’t worried about
it being an issue if they were to put barricades up.
Mayor Angie addressed the Board stating that she had met with Mr. Meyer prior to the
BOW meeting; stating she discussed with him on communicating with businesses within
the blocks of the street closures. The Mayor asked is there was a backup plan for
weather because we are not out of the woods yet with snow; Mr. Meyer confirmed that
weather dates are built into the schedule.
Mrs. Antisdel stated that Mr. Meyer needs to speak with the local businesses about how
the street closures are going to impact their businesses.
Tommy Kulavic made a comment stating it would be very cool to have a movie featuring
Michigan City.
Scott Meland made a comment asking how many vehicles will there be and how much
of a disruption will it be to the City. Mr. Meyer stated that they have a small budget, and
it is only a crew of about 20 people.
Chief Marty Corley, Michigan City Police Department, stated that he hasn’t had the
chance to look at the request yet, but has spoken with Mr. Meyer in the past about the
road closures and recommends we approve the request.
Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the street closures, seconded by Simmons and
was approved with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
Public Comment
Tommy Kuavik made an announcement regarding that lifeguards are needed for the
2024 season at Washington Park Beach and you can apply through the Fire
Department.
Brian Gross, 830 W. 6th St., addressed the Board stating that code 94-139 says driving
in parks can only be on paved surfaces and does not allow people to drive over curbs
unless there is a curb cut there. He lives near Pullam Park and said that people were
constantly driving on the grass from 6th St. all the way up to the parking lot for the skate
park.
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Mr. Gross also complained about Burn’em Brewery’s parking situation, stating that an
ordinance requires a space of about 146 parking spaces off the street, and there are
cars parked up and down F St., on people’s property, in front of their houses and driving
on the actual landscaping in front of the building. He stated there is supposed to be a
sidewalk in front of the building along 212 and they just put woodchips down. Mayor
Angie said that there is a project happening on 212 this year so that may be why there
is not a sidewalk in front of the Brewery; advising she will have the City Engineer look
into the parking and sidewalk situation.
Mayor Angie addressed the Board regarding the Shelf Ice Brew Fest complaints, asking
the Board and Corporate Counsel Lapaich to come up with a policy on writing up some
contract language for any type of closures, garbage pickups, fines and assessments for
those things. The Mayor recommended to the Park Department that the event possibly
be moved to Washington Park because she thinks it’s outgrown the space. Mayor Angie
stated that rules need to be in place for when barricades go up and come down and
more guidelines need to be in place for any events that take place on Franklin St. that
impact businesses; advising the roads closed on Friday morning for the event to take
place on Saturday and didn’t open back up until Sunday mid-day, stating it impacted all
the local businesses that day because Fridays are a shopping day.
Rodney McCormick, 617 Union St., addressed the Board regarding Burn’em Brewery
stating that people are parking in every bodies vacant lots, blocking the alley ways and
it’s becoming a problem for people in his community; he claimed that they don’t want
any “No Parking Signs”. Mr. McCormick stated that if it was a Black-Owned business,
they wouldn’t be allowed to get away with what they’re doing; it’s shameful to see this
approved and happening.
Bob Kiser, 3718 Dorchester Rd., addressed the Board regarding the pending items list
for sidewalk repair on Franklin and 8th St. asking if it’s going to be fixed. Corporate
Counsel Lapaich said that the new City Engineer will take a look at the sidewalk.
Scott Meland addressed the Board regarding the Shelf Ice Brew Fest recommending
that vendors should put down a security deposit, stating that the City and business
owners should be protected from the cleanup of events; recommending that Fedder’s
Alley would be a perfect place for a beer festival. He also stated that Burn’em Brewery
has some bugs to work out since they just opened and we want to encourage
businesses to come and stay to our city, but we should facilitate with Burn’em on their
parking situation, Mr. Simmons concurs with the statement.
Jesse Konduff, 731 Franklin St., Owner of Hoity Toity, addressed the Board complaining
about the Shelf Ice Brew Fest, asking if there is a way for local businesses to get a
notice for street closures, so they can attend the meetings to speak for or against them;
stating that they are not against parades and events, but against long-term street
closures because he lost about 90% of his sales during the weekend of the beer fest.
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Kasey Mars, 428 E. 9th St., addressed the Board on behalf of Static Age Records
regarding complaints about the Shelf Ice Brew Fest; stating that they were told they get
exposure from the event, but had a big tent and porta-potties put directly in front of his
business and they were hindered by the entire event.
Amy Boman, Owner of Good News Vintage located at 613 Franklin St., addressed the
Board complaining about the Shelf Ice Brew Fest; she stated that when her business is
where Static Age Records is now, she had to fight tooth and nail for them to not put up
porta-potties in front of her business, but they continued to put them there. Over the
years the road closures have gotten worse by staying closed for a longer periods of
time. Ms. Boman states that it feels like a slap in the face because they’re told it’s going
to help their businesses, but they end up being totally cut off from the event. She also
stated that on Sunday after the event, a local merchant had to remove the barriers
himself to open the street and once they were removed business resumed as normal.
Lindsey NcGrelly, 106 Heck Rd., addressed the Board stating she owns a small
business on Franklin St. as well and had to cancel all of her appointments during the
weekend of Shelf Ice Brew Fest; she stated that people don’t realize the impact the
brew fest has on small businesses.
Renee Finnel, Paris House of Bridal, addressed the Board complaining about the Shelf
Ice Brew Fest, stating that 50% of her appointments were canceled that Saturday;
stating that the small business owners just want to be heard and work together to
change the event.
Mike Vincent, 6 Devonshire Ct., addressed the Board regarding the complaints towards
Shelf Ice Brew Fest; he stated that as a previous Board Member he’s embarrassed they
approved the event because Mainstreet promised to fix the issues of the complains that
were brought up during the meeting.
Mr. Simmons on behalf of Isaac Lamm, stated that people are parking on their vacant
lot without permission next to Burn’em Brewery on F St.; stating they expect the issue to
get worse during summertime and that there is not good lighting in that area; stating that
they’re worried that accidents will happen if people get rowdy from drinking alcohol. Mr.
Lamm said that he would like the City to address this issue and suggests: 1. City to
provide parking lot for the customers of the brewery, 2. More streetlights and 3.
Construct sidewalks to avoid parking on our land and avoid deterioration of the land.
Tommy Kulavic addressed the Board recommending we move the Shelf Ice Brew Fest
to the Redevelopment Commission’s Gray Field Site.
Rodney McCormick addressed the Board stating that every lot over by Burn’em
Brewery is personally kept up; he claims that about 85% of the people at the Brewery
on the night of Shelf Ice were out of town people parking in the lots. Mr. McCormick
stated he’s against the Brewery being in the new location that they’re in; stating that a
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lot of City tax dollars went into Burn’em Brewery because they’re in a Tiff District and
would’ve rather seen the money go towards their kids instead of getting drunk.
Board Comment
Mrs. Antisdel made a comment in regard to Burn’em Brewery, stating that she lives on
Fryer Rd., so she understands the type of parties they have. She stated that Burn’em
had statutes they had to follow and got permission to do everything they’ve done thus
far; she agrees that the City needs to work with them on their parking situation.
Mrs. Antisdel would also like to thank the local merchants for coming forth about their
issues with Shelf Ice Brew Fest; stating that she had already spoke with a few of them
about the issues and agrees something needs to be done; confirming that they’re not
anti-events, but anti-closing the businesses down for three weekend days and agreeing
that the event has outgrown its space and should be moved to a better location.
Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved
with the following vote:
AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel
NAYS: (0) None
Metting adjourned at 10:08 a.m. CST
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Izabelle Galvin Ellis, Clerk of Board of Public Works & Safety
_______________________________________________________
President of Board of Public Works & Safety
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Agenda
AGENDA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
Monday, March 4, 2024
Meeting to be held at 8:30 a.m. (CST) in the
Common Council Chambers, City Hall Building
100 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, Indiana
and hosted by “Hybrid/ZOOM” and streaming live on
“Access LaPorte County” Facebook page
TO CONNECT TO ZOOM PLEASE SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular “HYBRID/ZOOM” meeting February 20, 2024
REQUEST FOR Request for proposals for an Urban Forest Contractor to
PROPOSALS assist the City of Michigan City with inventory, mitigation
plan, and assessment of tree canopy required by the USDA
Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act-Urban and
Community Grant Awarded to the City
http://tinyurl.com/yac2bz43
CONTRACT Agreement of Professional S ervices between Clarke
Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. and the City of
Michigan City for mosquito abatement, control, and
management in the City for 2024.
http://tinyurl.com/mtarsx3r
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Agenda March 4, 2024
Posted February 28, 2024
PERSONNEL Chief Marty Corley, Michigan City Police Department, is requesting
extension of FMLA leave through March 25, 2024.
http://tinyurl.com/yexrdfzz
REQUEST FOR COPY Andrew Matanic, Director of IT, is requesting to lease a copy
MACHINE machine for two (2) offices:
- Mayor’s Office
http://tinyurl.com/525cypnn
- City Engineer’s Office
http://tinyurl.com/4zwcvf5a
REQUEST FOR Brother Shaun, Marquette Catholic High School, and Derald
STOP SIGN Borton, 800 US-12, are requesting 2 stop signs on the corner of
10th St. and Washington St.
http://tinyurl.com/mr2bkw9f
STREET CLOSURE Sean Rathburn, Notre Dame Catholic School, is requesting to close
SPECIAL EVENT the intersection of Moore Rd. and HWY-12 for their St. Patrick’s
Day 5K Color Run on March 23, 2024 from 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
http://tinyurl.com/2pwb6x4r
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Agenda March 4, 2024
Posted February 28, 2024
REQUEST FOR The Michigan City Police Department is requesting to purchase a
SPECIAL PURCHASE 2024 Dodge Ram 1500 outfitted with the necessary equipment and
police lighting from LaPorte Chrysler Dodge for a total of
$59,823.59.
http://tinyurl.com/4et7t586
CONTRACT Terry Greetham, Director of Special Events, is requesting approval
of agreement of sponsorship between NIPSCO and the City of
Michigan City for the 2024 Event Season in and the amount of
$10,000.00.
http://tinyurl.com/yphhnt42
CONTRACT William McFerson Sr., Union Representative for Amalgamated
NEGOTIATION Transit Union Local 517, is requesting to start negotiation for
contract agreement and wage increase for 2025.
http://tinyurl.com/4bmza2ns
CONTRACT Agreement of Professional Services between Indiana Landmarks
and the City of Michigan City to promote certain historic activities
within the City for 2024.
http://tinyurl.com/yv77tyda
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STREET CLOSURE Scott Cooley, LaPorte County Project Management, is requesting a
CONSTRUCTION partial road closure at Washington and 7th St. to inspect the roof
PROJECT at Barker Mansion.
NOTE – This was approved by Mayor Angie prior to the March 4,
2024 BOW Meeting
http://tinyurl.com/3aybu5y3
PAYROLL DOCKET
February 23, 2024
City Payroll $ 794,682.85
http://tinyurl.com/wrsphbsj
Police & Fire Payroll Pension $ 222,400.55
http://tinyurl.com/r9sfkuy3
CLAIMS DOCKET
March 4, 2024
Municipal $ 1,000,062.43
Health & Life Ins. Fund $ 0.00
CDBG $ 50,934.22
Worker Comp Trust $ 0.00
Special Events $ 0.00
Total Claims: $ 1,055,996.65
http://tinyurl.com/y7vej43w
UPDATES Parks and Recreation Department – Shannon Eason
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UPDATES Special Events – Terry Greetham
UPDATES Flaherty & Collins Properties
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – PENDING ITEMS
REQUEST TO SUBMIT Councilman Don Przybylinski, is requesting to submit a work
WORK REQUEST request to CSX railroad crossing for repairs at Woodland, Roeske,
Caroll and Greenwood Ave.
Tabled April 17, 2023; http://tinyurl.com/mryucumc
RESOLUTION Resolution determining that funding for certain outstanding purchase
orders from 2023 should be encumbered and authorizing the City
Controller to encumber such funds.
Tabled on February 20, 2024 ; http://tinyurl.com/4m3ctyn7
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EPA SOIL Allen Jarrell, USEPA, is requesting permission to conduct soil
SAMPLING sampling on City-owned parcels located on Green Street and
bearing parcel number 46-01-32-138-009.000-022 and parcel
number 46-01-32-133-011.000-022
Tabled on February 20, 2024; http://tinyurl.com/266kbe9v
TRAFFIC CONTROL Councilman Don Przybylinski, 215 Gardena St.
DEVICE is requesting the following:
http://tinyurl.com/mwbfrpf6
Requested to Pending Items Until Completed on February 20,
2024.
- Requesting to replace turn directional signals. The green
directional circle on the “Turn on Green Only Signs” are missing.
REQUEST FOR Kelsey Bunner, Bulls LLC, 220 Homer St., is requesting to utilize
FILMING city property to shoot their film, “Bulls” and to use the City of
Michigan City as the location of their story.
Tabled on February 20, 2024; http://tinyurl.com/4pcva59b
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PUBLIC COMMENT
NOTE: Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes. All comments are to be addressed to the Board
President not to the individual Board members. “All comments must be germane to and within the
mandate and authority of this Board.”
BOARD COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
_________________________
Izabelle Galvin Ellis, BOW Clerk
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