Board of Works and Public Safety
Regular MeetingPortage, IN · May 9, 2023
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
Regular Meeting
May 9, 2023
10:30 AM
Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lynch at 10:30 A.M.
Members Present: Mayor Lynch, Joetta Collins, Jamie Lewis, Stephanie Young-Johnson, and Scott
Williams. Also, present was Clerk-Treasurer Rivas and Attorney Dan Whitten.
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:
Member Lewis made a motion to approve the April 25, 2023 minutes; Member Williams seconded the
motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the Board. Motion passed.
5 yes – 0 nays
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Sidewalk Waiver – Radavon Markoski
Member Williams made a motion to approve the waiver, Member Lewis seconded the motion. Mayor
Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed.
5 yes – 0 nays
Solicitor’s Permit – Kadora Sweet Shop
Member made a motion to approve the request, Member seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested
input from the board. Motion passed.
4 yes – 0 nays
NEW BUSINESS:
Special Event Request – Tempo Timing, May 21, 2023
Member Williams made a motion to approve the request; Member Collins seconded the motion. Mayor
Lynch requested input from the board. Motion Passed.
4 yes – 0 nays
2023 Crack Sealing and Paving Bids
Member made a motion to take the bids/quotes under advisement; Member seconded the motion. Mayor
Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed.
4 yes - 0 nay
Award Sidewalk Ramp Replacement Bids (Brookline/Parkside Drives)
Member made a motion to award the bid to _ as the lowest, most responsive bidder; Member seconded the
motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed.
4 yes - 0 nay
BULK ITEM APPEALS:
None.
CLAIMS
Member made a motion to approve the claims; Member Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch
requested input from the board. Motion passed.
5 yes – 0 nays
MAJOR ILLNESS:
Member Lewis made a motion to approve two (2) MI Claims; Member Collins seconded the motion. Mayor
Lynch requested input from the Board. Motion passed.
5 yes – 0 nays
OTHER BUSINESS:
Streetlight Request from Councilperson Williams
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lynch entertained a motion to adjourn. Member Williams made a motion to adjourn; Member
Lewis seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed.
5 yes – 0 nays
The meeting was adjourned at 11:37 A.M.
ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________
Nina Rivas Sue Lynch
Clerk-Treasurer Mayor
Agenda
CITY OF PORTAGE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
MAY 9, 2023
10:30 AM
Sue Lynch
Mayor I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Nina Rivas
Clerk-Treasurer III. Roll Call
IV. Approval of Minutes
Joetta Collins
Member V. Unfinished Business
i. Sidewalk & Curb Waiver – Radovan Markoski
Jamie Lewis
Member VI. New Business
i. Award 2023 Crack Sealing Project Bid
Stephanie Young-
Johnson ii. Award 2023 Street Paving & Repair Project Bid
Member
VII. Bulk Item Appeals
VIII. Claims
Scott Williams
Member
IX. Major Illness Claims
X. Any Other Business Deemed Proper to be Brought Before the Board
XI. Adjournment
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