Board of Works and Public Safety
Regular MeetingPortage, IN · May 23, 2023
Minutes
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
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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
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