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Board of Works and Public Safety

Regular Meeting

Portage, IN · May 23, 2023

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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY Regular Meeting May 23, 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, 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 May 9, 2023, minutes; Member Williams seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the Board. Motion passed. 4 yes – 0 nays UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Tag Day Requests Portage Wrestling, May 27, 2023 Member Williams made a motion to approve the request; Member Lewis seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion Passed. 4 yes – 0 nays Praise Tabernacle Church, June 10, 2023 Member Lewis made a motion to table the request; Member Young-Johnson seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion Passed. 4 yes – 0 nays Cheer & Tumble Headquarters, June 17, 2023 Member Williams made a motion to table the request; Member Lewis seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion Passed. 4 yes – 0 nays Special Event Requests Ready to Live, August 5-6, 2023 Member Williams made a motion to approve the request; Member Lewis seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 4 yes - 0 nay Bounce Into Summer, June 3, 2023 (Road Closure) Member Williams made a motion to approve the request; Member Lewis seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 4 yes - 0 nay Street Light Request – 2109 Crisman Road (Pole # 851) 674 Member Lewis made a motion to approve the request; Member Williams seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 4 yes - 0 nay Tilly Agreement Member Lewis made a motion to approve the Tilly Agreement; Member Young-Johnson seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 4 yes - 0 nay Open Bids – 2023 Paving and Road Repair Reith Riley: $1,973,340.63 Milestone: $1,894,673.34 Member Lewis made a motion to take the bids under advisement; Member Williams seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 4 yes - 0 nay BOARD OF WORKS & PUBLIC SAFETY MAY 23, 2023 PAGE 2 BULK ITEM APPEALS: 5748 Carnation – previous BOW meeting. No action required. CLAIMS Member Williams made a motion to approve the claims in the amount of $1,358,377.87, with the addition of 2023 Durango invoices totaling $308,696.00; Member Lewis seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 4 yes – 0 nays MAJOR ILLNESS: Member Lewis made a motion to approve four (4) MI Claims; Member Young-Johnson seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the Board. Motion passed. 4 yes – 0 nays OTHER BUSINESS: Bauer Farms – Sidewalk & Curb Waiver Attorney Whitten stated the city received a report from Abonmarche but needs further review. 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. 4 yes – 0 nays The meeting was adjourned at 10:58 A.M. ATTEST: ________________________________ ________________________________ Nina Rivas Sue Lynch Clerk-Treasurer Mayor

Agenda

CITY OF PORTAGE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY MAY 23, 2023 10:30 AM Sue Lynch I. Call to Order Mayor II. Pledge of Allegiance Nina Rivas III. Roll Call Clerk-Treasurer IV. Approval of Minutes Joetta Collins V. Unfinished Business Member VI. New Business Jamie Lewis i. Tag Day Requests Member 1. Portage Wrestling – May 27, 2023 2. Praise Tabernacle Church – June 10, 2023 3. Cheer & Tumble Headquarters – June 17, 2023 Stephanie Young- Johnson ii. Special Event Request Member 1. Ready to Live – August 5-6, 2023 2. Bounce Into Summer – June 3, 2023 (Road Closure) Scott Williams iii. Tilly Agreement Member iv. Street Light Request – 2109 Crisman Pole #851 674 v. Open Bids – 2023 Paving and Road Repair VII. Bulk Item Appeals i. 5748 Carnation VIII. Claims IX. Major Illness Claims X. Any Other Business Deemed Proper to be Brought Before the Board XI. Adjournment Please contact the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at (219) 762-7784 if you require information regarding building accessibility or reasonable accommodations. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. 6070 Central Avenue | Portage, IN 46368 portagein.gov

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