Hobart public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Hobart Common Council will meet to discuss several municipal code amendments and a zoning change. The body is reviewing updates to park fees, sanitary district rates, and pet licensing. A new ordinance regarding the feeding of wild geese is also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2024-42: Zoning change from an established PUD to a new PUD for Harbor Club Subdivision (Lots 1-17, 33 & 36)
• Ordinance 2024-39: New schedule of rates and charges for the Sanitary District sewage works
• Ordinance 2024-38: Amendments to fees and charges for Municipal Park and Recreation services
• Ordinance 2024-41: Proposed prohibition of feeding wild geese within the city
• Ordinance 2024-40: Amendments to the regulation and licensing of pets

The Hobart Common Council approved three ordinances on second reading: updating park and recreation fees (2024-38), establishing new sanitary district sewer rates (2024-39), and amending pet licensing regulations (2024-40). The council also approved first reading of a zoning change for the Harbor Club Subdivision and removed Ordinance 2024-41 from the agenda for committee review.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-38 updating park and recreation fees (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-39 establishing new sanitary district sewer rates (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-40 amending pet licensing regulations (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-42, PUD zoning change for Harbor Club Subdivision (7-0)
• Removed Ordinance 2024-41 from agenda for committee discussion (7-0)
• Approved minutes of December 4, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several items including a resolution to purchase a pre-owned plow truck for the Parks Department, revisions to police general orders, contract renewals for permitting software and historic preservation consultant, and an emergency medical services agreement with New Chicago for 2025. The board will also sign mylars for a two-lot subdivision and receive an update on an unsafe building order at 3997 W 37th Avenue.

• Resolution 2024-10: Authorizing purchase of a pre-owned 2500 4WD plow truck for Parks and Recreation
• Review of Police General Order revisions: Career Development and Organizational Structure
• Consideration of 2025 Emergency Medical Services agreement with Town of New Chicago
• Consideration of permitting and licensing software agreement with OpenGov
• Signing of mylars for Woods Subdivision (2 lots, R-2 zoning, 4.01 acres near Ash & 14th Streets)

The Board approved several items, including a software agreement with OpenGov for permitting, licensing, and asset management, and a one-year EMS agreement with New Chicago. They also approved resolutions for a used truck purchase, police general orders, a historic preservation contract, crossing guard contracts, and a subdivision plat. A firefighter medical exam contract was tabled until January 15, 2025.

• Approved Resolution 2024-10 for purchase of pre-owned Chevy Silverado plow truck (3-0)
• Approved HPD General Orders 1 and 6 (3-0)
• Approved OpenGov software agreement for permitting, licensing, and asset management (3-0)
• Approved 2025 contract renewal with Indiana Landmarks for Historic Preservation Commission (3-0)
• Approved 2025 EMS agreement with Town of New Chicago (3-0)
• Tabled Site Med firefighter medical exam agreement until Jan 15, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved signing of mylars for Woods Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved crossing guard contracts for 2025 (3-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary/Stormwater District Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a resolution authorizing a transfer from the trust fund to the wastewater revenue fund, a budget ordinance revision, and a funding request for asset management software. The board will also consider purchasing GIS desktop computers for sewer department foremen and the public works director, and review a task order for the 38th Place Storm Water Project.

• Resolution 2024-04: Authorizing Transfer from Trust Fund to WW Revenue Fund
• Budget Ordinance Revision: Discussion/Consideration
• Funding Request for Asset Management, Permitting & Licensing Software
• GIS-Desktop Computers for Sewer Department Foremen and PW’s Director
• 38th Place Storm Water Project - Abonmarche Task Order #6

The Hobart Sanitary and Storm Water District Board approved several funding and purchase items, including assuming the asset management portion of the OpenGov software agreement, purchasing three desktop computers, and buying an expeller for lift station #17. The board also adopted a resolution transferring $500,000 from a trust account to the Waste Water Revenue Fund and approved SRF bond claims and monthly invoices. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved minutes of November 26, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved OpenGov asset management software funding (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three desktop computers (5-0)
• Approved purchase of expeller for lift station #17 for $2,830 (5-0)
• Approved emergency repair for lift station #8 ladder (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-04 transferring $500,000 (5-0)
• Approved SRF bond claims and January disbursements totaling $511,508.17 (5-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission holds a regular meeting to discuss and act on a status report and change order for the 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard project, as well as award 2025 Education & Workforce Training Grants. Other business includes updates on TRAX and other projects, approval of the 2025 regular meeting schedule, and approval of registers of claims.

• Approval of Change Order #1 for the 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard project
• Award of 2025 Education & Workforce Training Grant(s) and approval of contract(s)
• Proposed 2025 Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Schedule
• Approval of Register of Claims
• Approval of 2020 Bond Register of Claims

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission approved a $2,010.69 Education & Workforce Training Grant to Merrillville Community School Corporation for the 'Pirates Producing a Bounty of Produce' program, while denying three other grant requests. The commission also approved a no-cost change order for the 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard project, the 2025 meeting schedule, and claims totaling $16,870.52. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved $2,010.69 grant to Merrillville for culinary program (3-0)
• Denied $2,500 grant to River Forest for boot camp (3-0)
• Denied $18,112.43 grant to School City of Hobart for tablets (3-0)
• Denied $2,398 grant to Merrillville for Habitudes (3-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for 61st Ave & Marcella Blvd (no cost) (3-0)
• Approved 2025 RDC meeting schedule (3-0)
• Approved register of claims $3,965.00 (3-0)
• Approved 2020 Bond Requisition No. 63 $12,905.52 (3-0)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will consider approving the December 21, 2024 promotional exams for Battalion Chief and Division Chief of EMS as old business. They will also discuss filling a vacancy left by Commissioner Schallenkamp and review job duties and responsibilities for fire department ranks.

• Promotional exams for Battalion Chief and Division Chief of EMS scheduled for December 21, 2024
• Replacement for Commissioner Schallenkamp
• Review of job duties and responsibilities for Hobart Fire Department ranks

The Hobart Civil Service Fire Commission approved the agenda and minutes, and discussed adopting updated job descriptions and duties for fire ranks, with Commissioner Pouch to update the rules for formal adoption next month. The commission also noted upcoming promotional exams and a lateral hire to replace Private Heggi. No final decisions were made on the job descriptions or other substantive items.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved November 20, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The December 10, 2024 meeting of the Sanitary District / Storm Water Management Board has been cancelled. The board will instead meet once this month on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. The meeting scheduled for December 24 is also cancelled.

• December 10, 2024 meeting cancelled
• December 17, 2024 rescheduled meeting date
• December 24, 2024 meeting also cancelled

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda contains only procedural items and reports.

The Hobart Board of Park Commissioners approved the agenda, minutes, and register of claims, and appointed Mr. Schultz as a planning commissioner, pending his acceptance. The board also heard reports on the Christmas event, school news, and the NCAA bowl game.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (3-0)
• Accepted register of claims (3-0)
• Appointed Mr. Schultz as planning commissioner (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider multiple tabled subdivision plats from prior meetings, including a 67-lot subdivision at Hickory Hollow and a 1-lot subdivision at Quick Run. New business includes a site plan review for modifications to Sam's Club entrances on Colorado Street, a public hearing to rezone 7 acres at Harbor Club from an established PUD to a new PUD, and site plan reviews for building additions at 84th Place and a Citgo station. The commission will also discuss generators for a battery storage system at St. Mary's Medical/14th Street and a proposed site plan for Silverstone.

• Public hearing to rezone Harbor Club from established PUD to new PUD (24-31)
• Site plan review for Sam's Club modifications to Colorado Street entrances (23-32)
• Site plan review for 60'x66' addition to existing building at 2749 E. 84th Pl. (24-32)
• Site plan review for 28'x46' addition to existing Citgo building at 4575 W. 37th Ave. (24-33)
• Discussion: generators for battery storage system at St. Mary's Medical/14th Street

The Plan Commission approved the final plat for the Woods Subdivision (2 lots) and recommended a favorable rezone for Harbor Club Partner's PUD. Several other petitions were tabled pending further review, including the Lone Oak Subdivision, Sam's Club site plan, and a building addition. The commission also voted to hold work sessions before future meetings.

• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 (8-0)
• Approved agenda as amended, tabling petitions 23-12, 23-26A, 24-05, 24-06, 24-33 (8-0)
• Tabled petition 24-29A (Lone Oak Subdivision) until after site review (8-0)
• Tabled petition 23-32 (Sam's Club site plan) until after site review (8-0)
• Granted final plat approval for petition 24-30 (Woods Subdivision) (8-0)
• Recommended favorable to Common Council for petition 24-31 (Harbor Club rezone) (8-0)
• Recognized Lots 34 & 35 in former PUD as zoned R-4 (8-0)
• Tabled petition 24-32 (Mileos addition) until after site review (8-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests. Two tabled items from November involve Brian Luchon: a use variance for two Conex containers and a developmental standards variance for a temporary vinyl dome exceeding height limits. A new request from Emmanuel Mileos seeks a variance to encroach 20 feet into the minimum 40-foot side yard for a 60x66-foot addition on M-1 zoned land.

• 24-11: Use variance for two 8x40 ft Conex containers at 865 E. 14th St. (R-1, 9.25 acres)
• 24-11A: Developmental standards variance for a temporary vinyl dome exceeding 15 ft height by 7 ft at same address
• 24-12: Developmental standards variance to encroach 20 ft into required 40 ft side yard for a 60x66 ft addition at 2749 E. 84th Pl. (M-1, 1.94 acres)
• All items include public hearings and votes (approved/denied/deferred)

The Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals approved Petition 24-12, a developmental standards variance for Emmanuel Mileos to encroach 20 feet into the required 40-foot side yard for a proposed 60x66 ft addition at 2749 E. 84th Pl. The vote was 4-0. Two other petitions (24-11 and 24-11A) were tabled, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance for 60x66 ft addition encroaching 20 ft into side yard (4-0)
• Tabled Petitions 24-11 and 24-11A (use variance and developmental standards variance for Conex containers and vinyl dome)
• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will hold public hearings on unsafe building orders for four properties. They will also consider ratifying a change order for a roofing contract, a resolution to carry over unspent 2024 appropriations, and board appointments for 2025. Unfinished business includes a tabled request for asphalt parking lot repairs at 497 Main Street.

• Ratification of Change Order #1 for PCC Roof contract with Korellis Roofing, Inc.
• Resolution 2024-09 to authorize encumbering remaining 2024 appropriation balances
• Consideration of Board appointments for 2025
• Public hearing on unsafe building order at 3950 Alabama St. (Sharon Jones)
• Public hearing on unsafe building order at 801 W. 8th St. (Midwest Investment Corp.)

City Council

The council will hold a second reading and public hearing on a zoning change for 27.18 acres from A-1 to OS-2 and R-2 near Clay Street and 83rd Avenue. New business includes ordinances to amend park fees, set new sanitary district sewer rates, and update pet licensing regulations. The council will also vote on a resolution to transfer 2024 appropriations and consider council appointments for 2025.

• Ordinance 2024-37: rezone 27.18 acres from A-1 to OS-2 and R-2 near southwest corner of 83rd Ave & Clay St
• Ordinance 2024-38: amend fees for municipal park and recreation services
• Ordinance 2024-39: establish new sanitary district sewer rates
• Ordinance 2024-40: amend pet licensing and animal control regulations
• Resolution 2024-18: authorize transfer of appropriations for 2024 expenditures

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Sanitary/Stormwater District Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Sanitary Resolution 2024-03, which establishes a new schedule of rates and charges for sewage services. Other business includes a pool fill credit request, project updates, contract extensions, and a budget revision ordinance.

• Public hearing on Sanitary Resolution 2024-03: new sewer rate schedule
• Pool fill credit request at 2623 E Cleveland
• Linda & Cleveland SSO Elimination Project Dev Services Agreement
• GTG-GIS 2024 Contract Extension
• Budget Revision Ordinance discussion

Redevelopment Commission

The Grant Committee of the Redevelopment Commission will hold a meeting. The provided agenda contains only the notice of the meeting and no specific action items.

City Council

The Hobart City Council will hold second readings of ordinances to amend data center regulations and update municipal fees, then consider new items including a zoning change for 27.18 acres from A-1 to OS-2 & R-2 near 83rd Ave & Clay St., and a proposal to create an exempt salaried position with salary set for FY2025, amending the 2025 budget.

• Ordinance 2024-33 (2nd Reading): amend data center regulation in municipal code
• Ordinance 2024-34 (2nd Reading): update fees and charges for municipal services
• Ordinance 2024-36: establish new exempt salaried position appointed by mayor, fix salary for FY2025, and amend 2025 budget (Ordinance 2024-38)
• Ordinance 2024-37: rezone 27.18 acres from A-1 to OS-2 and R-2 near 83rd Ave & Clay St. (Samuel E. Tipton)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to certify promotional exams that were administered on November 16, 2024.

• Certification of promotional exams taken on 11-16-2024

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several action items, including a crossing guard contract for 2025, two change orders for the TRAX Project, and requests for a street light and a school zone sign. They will also take up tabled items regarding an asphalt parking lot at 497 Main St. and an oak tree planting easement, and receive updates on unsafe building orders at three properties.

• Consideration of crossing guard contract from Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025
• Consideration of Change Order No. 4 and No. 5 for the TRAX Project
• Request for street light at 61 & County Line Rd.
• Request for 'School Zone' or 'Slow Down' sign on N. Wabash
• Signing of mylars for 1-lot subdivision (Hobart Auto Sales Subdivision) at SE corner of 37th Ave. & Colorado St.

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with standard agenda items including approval of minutes, claims, and reports from the director, plan commission, common council, and school board. No specific new business or notable items are listed.

• Approval of register of claims
• Director report on parks operations
• Plan commission and common council reports

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will hear status reports on the TRAX project and 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard, and consider approval of Change Orders #4 and #5 for the TRAX project. The commission will also review and approve 2025 spending plans, as well as registers of claims for 2020 bonds and general funds. Other items include approval of minutes and a treasurer's report.

• Status report on TRAX project (Lochmueller Group)
• Approval of Change Order #4 and #5 for TRAX project
• Status report on 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard (Brandon Towle)
• Approval of 2025 Spending Plans
• Roundabout concept designs (American Structurepoint)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The commission will meet in an executive session to discuss an individual's alleged misconduct and employment status. This session is scheduled to follow a 6:00pm special meeting.

• Executive session regarding individual misconduct and employment status

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss personnel and administrative matters. The agenda includes updates on new hires and the replacement of Commissioner Schalienkamp.

• Status of new hires
• Replacement for Commissioner Schalienkamp
• Promotional examinations
• Raising the legal fund in the Commission budget
• Adam Mindel, Attorney for Commission

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission is meeting for a special disciplinary action hearing regarding Mark Reid. The commission will deliberate on the matter during the 6:00 pm session on November 14, 2024.

• Disciplinary action hearing for Mark Reid

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary/Stormwater District Board will discuss and consider setting public hearings for a sanitary rate amendment and the Linda Street Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Elimination Project. Other items include a pool fill credit request for 2623 E Cleveland, geotechnical evaluations for 5th Street and Hickey Street, and the Cressmoor Area Sanitary Sewer Assessment Plan.

• Pool fill credit request for 2623 E Cleveland
• Set public hearing for Linda Street SSO Elimination Project
• Set public hearing for Sanitary Rate Amendment
• Geotechnical evaluations for 5th Street and Hickey Street
• Cressmoor Area Sanitary Sewer Assessment Plan

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission is meeting to discuss a fund transfer between infrastructure and downtown accounts. The body will also review a façade grant application for a property on Main Street.

• Transfer of funds from 4445090410.004 Infrastructure to 4445090400.004 Downtown Loans/Grants
• Façade Grant Application for 332-336 Main Street, Public Bar & Rec

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will hold public hearings on a rezone and replat for a 27.18-acre property at 4433 E. 83rd Ave., proposing residential lots and office expansion. They will also consider final plat approvals for several previously tabled subdivisions, including a 67-lot subdivision at Hickory Hollow. New business includes a site plan for an existing building expansion and a two-lot subdivision.

• Public hearing: Rezone 27.18 acres from A-1 to R-2 & OS-2 at 4433 E. 83rd Ave. (Sam E. Tipton)
• Public hearing: Replat of Lone Oak Subdivision for 10 residential lots on the same property
• Final plat approval for Hickory Hollow, a proposed 67-lot subdivision near 61st Ave. & Arizona St.
• Public hearing: Site plan for expansion of existing building at 1165 W. 37th Ave. (Omar Alburei)
• Public hearing: Woods Subdivision, a proposed 2-lot subdivision at 1301 S. Ash St.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests: a side yard variance for a garage addition at 522 N. Union St., a use variance to permit two Conex containers at 865 E. 14th St., and a developmental standards variance for a temporary vinyl dome covering those containers. The board will also approve the previous meeting's minutes and accept the agenda.

• Public hearing: Use variance to allow two 8'x40' Conex containers at 865 E. 14th St. (R-1 zone)
• Public hearing: Developmental standards variance for garage addition encroaching 5' into required 8' side yard at 522 N. Union St.
• Public hearing: Developmental standards variance to permit a temporary vinyl dome over containers exceeding 15' height by 7' at 865 E. 14th St.
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2024

City Council

The Common Council will meet to discuss three ordinances. These include budget appropriation transfers and updates to the municipal code regarding data center regulation and service fees.

• Ordinance 2024-32: Transferring appropriations within the 2024 General Fund, Public Safety LIT Fund, and Redevelopment US30 & 69th Ave. Fund
• Ordinance 2024-33: Amending municipal code concerning data center regulation
• Ordinance 2024-34: Amending municipal code to provide for fees and charges for certain municipal services

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a request to asphalt a parking lot and perform right-of-way repairs at 497 Main Street (First Unitarian Church). Other agenda items include a parade request for Hobart Little League Opening Day, a request to plant an oak tree in an easement at 2833 W 38th Place, and an update on the unsafe building order at 33 N. Colorado Street.

• Request to asphalt parking lot and repairs in right-of-way at 497 Main St. (First Unitarian Church)
• Parade request for Hobart Little League Opening Day on April 28, 2025
• Request to plant oak tree in easement at 2833 W 38th Pl.
• Update on unsafe building order at 33 N. Colorado St.

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Board of Directors will meet to approve claims and review individual fund balances and expenses. The Executive Director will provide updates on fundraising and upcoming holiday programs. The board is also seeking a new member.

• Approval of claims
• Financial reports on individual fund balances and expenses
• Veteran’s Day Luncheon on November 7
• Annual Christmas Party on December 6
• Bake Sale on December 15

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Commission is holding a special meeting on October 23, 2024. This meeting was rescheduled from August 20, 2024, due to illness.

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will meet in executive session on October 23, 2024, to receive information regarding alleged misconduct and to discuss the status of an individual under its jurisdiction. The session is authorized under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A&B). No other items are listed on this agenda.

• Executive session to discuss alleged misconduct and employee status
• Authorization under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A&B)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The board will discuss authorizing a public hearing for sanitary and stormwater rates and fees, and consider authorizing design and a public hearing for the Linda St SSO Elimination Project as part of a guaranteed savings contract. Other items include a Cressmoor Area Sanitary Sewer Assessment Plan RFP, updating the 2016 HSD Tree Inventory, and a sewer department expansion update. The board will also approve minutes and financial reports, including Storm Water Bond Disbursement #52.

• Authorization of public hearing for sanitary & stormwater rates and fees (discussion/consideration)
• Linda St SSO Elimination Project – authorization to proceed with design and public hearing (discussion/consideration)
• Cressmoor Area Sanitary Sewer Assessment Plan – RFP discussion/consideration
• Updating the 2016 HSD Tree Inventory (discussion/consideration)
• Storm Water Bond Disbursement #52 (discussion/consideration)

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will consider a resolution authorizing reimbursement to the Board of Works for expenses related to a local public improvement project in the US 30 and 69th Avenue Economic Development Area. The agenda also includes status reports on the TRAX project and 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard, a signage grant application for Roman's Roofing LLC, and approval of education and workforce training grant reports from Merrillville and River Forest community school corporations.

• Signage Grant Application – 405 Main Street, Roman's Roofing LLC
• TRAX Project status report by Lochmueller Group
• 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard status report
• Transfer of Funds from Infrastructure to Consultant accounts
• Resolution No. 2024-11 authorizing reimbursement for US 30/69th Ave improvement project

City Council

The Common Council will hold a second reading for an ordinance regarding electric vehicle charging station fees. The body will also consider a resolution for personal vehicle mileage reimbursement and a budget appropriation transfer.

• Ordinance 2024-29: Fees and parking regulations for city-owned electric vehicle charging stations
• Resolution 2024-17: Authorization of mileage reimbursement for personal vehicles
• Ordinance 2024-31: Appropriation transfers for General Fund (Sanitation and Recycling) and Park & Recreation Fund

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will discuss several new business items including stop sign, tree removal, street light requests, a septic system variance, acceptance of a public safety grant for an inflatable boat, and supplemental agreements for street construction. The board will also hold public hearings on five unsafe building orders. No unfinished business is scheduled.

• Request for stop sign at Montgomery St. & 38th Ave.
• Request for tree removal at 108 Beverly Blvd.
• Determination of hardship for variance to use existing septic system at 5900 S. Liverpool
• Consideration of acceptance of public safety grant: inflatable boat for Hobart Fire Department
• Consideration of Application Task Order No. 1 for Community Crossing Grant (CCMG 2025)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will hold a public meeting to consider an amended request (HP 23-08) for an exterior rehabilitation project at 332-336 Main Street. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, staff comments, and public comment. The meeting is open to the public via phone or Zoom.

• New business: HP 23-08 (Amended Request) exterior rehab at 332-336 Main St.

Board of Park Commissioners

The regular meeting of the Hobart Board of Park Commissioners scheduled for October 14, 2024, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss the attorney retainer for Adam Mindel and the filling of a commissioner position. The body will also address promotional exams under old business.

• Discussion of attorney retainer for Adam Mindel
• Filling of Commissioner Position
• Promotional Exams

The Hobart Civil Service Fire Commission certified a new hiring list with 9 qualified applicants from 14 total applicants. They also discussed a potential attorney hire at $150/hour, noted the upcoming promotional exams, and began planning to fill an upcoming commissioner vacancy.

• Certified new hiring list of 9 qualified applicants (2-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (2-0)
• Approved September 12 meeting minutes as read (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:21pm (2-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary/Storm Water District Board will meet to discuss and consider several infrastructure items, including a sanitary sewer assessment plan for the Cressmoor area and a vehicle transfer between departments. Other agenda items cover concrete and sewer repairs, a NIPSCO FRP shield project on Driftwood Drive, and an update on the Wisconsin Street Bridge. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion or consideration.

• Cressmoor Area Sanitary Sewer Assessment Plan – Request for Proposals: Discussion/Consideration
• Transfer of Public Works vehicle to Sanitary/Stormwater District and vice versa: Discussion/Consideration
• City Concrete/Sewer Repairs: Discussion/Consideration
• Driftwood Drive STW Project NIPSCO FRP Shield: Discussion/Consideration
• Wisconsin Street Bridge Update: Discussion

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will vote on final plat approvals for several tabled subdivisions, including a 67-lot proposal at Hickory Hollow, and consider new business including a 1-lot subdivision for Hobart Auto Sales and two site plan reviews for fencing projects. The meeting also includes a consultation on Sam's Club entrances.

• Hickory Hollow: 67-lot subdivision on 32.5 acres near 61st Ave. & Arizona St. (tabled, deferred vote)
• Quick Run Subdivision: 1-lot subdivision at NW corner of US 30 & Clay St. (tabled, deferred vote)
• Hobart Auto Sales Subdivision: 1-lot subdivision at SE corner of 37th Ave. & Colorado St. (new business)
• Site plan review for 22'x110' asphalt and 6' PVC fence at 455 S. Shelby St.
• Site plan review for 6' vinyl fence for Lighthouse Autism Center at 295 S. Wisconsin St.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a developmental standards variance. The board will decide whether to allow a property owner to exceed the permitted size for accessory structures.

• Public hearing for 5810 E. 73rd Ave. to exceed accessory structure limits by 996sf for a 30’x42’ pole barn

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will hold a joint closed executive session with the Lake Station Sanitary District Board and the Merrillville Conservancy District Board. The purpose is to discuss strategy for addressing litigation that has been threatened in writing against the three entities. No public decisions will be made during this session.

• Joint closed executive session with Lake Station Sanitary District and Merrillville Conservancy District
• Discussion of strategy for threatened litigation involving the three districts
• Meeting location: Merrillville Conservancy District office at 6251 Broadway, Merrillville
• Meeting date: October 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Common Council will hold a second reading and vote on Ordinance 2024-28, the 2025 budget appropriations and tax rates. Other business includes an interlocal agreement for emergency repairs to the Police Court Complex, resolutions supporting a convention center at Patriot Park and the demolition of 235 Main St., and ordinances establishing EV charging station fees and transferring 2024 budget funds.

• Ordinance 2024-28 (2nd Reading/Adoption): 2025 Budget appropriations and tax rates
• Interlocal agreement between Hobart and Lake County for emergency repairs to the Police Court Complex
• Resolution 2024-15: Support for Patriot Park as location for proposed Lake County Convention Center
• Resolution 2024-16: Support for unsafe building demolition order at 235 Main St.
• Ordinance 2024-29: Establishing fees and parking regulations for city-owned EV charging stations

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will hold a regular meeting on October 2, 2024. They will consider unfinished business, including a tabled land donation of 64 acres in Silverstone from Patriot Park LLC. New business includes requests for a paving easement, a speed bump and disabled child sign, and several contracts and agreements.

• Tabled consideration of acceptance of 64-acre land donation from Patriot Park (north of US 30, east of Mississippi St.)
• Request to initiate emergency hiring process from Hobart Police Department
• Request for approval to pave easement at 412 N. Lake Shore Dr.
• Request for speed bump and disabled child sign at 110 S. Illinois St.
• Consideration of elevator contract with BCR Elevators

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Board of Directors will meet to approve claims and review financial reports. The Executive Director will report on scheduled events and the need for a new board member.

• Annual Health Fair on Oct. 11
• Halloween Party on Oct. 31
• Veteran’s Day Luncheon and program on November 7
• Annual Christmas Party on December 6
• Bake Sale on December 15

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will discuss several infrastructure projects, including an emergency sanitary sewer replacement on SR51/Cleveland, septic elimination at 1811 W Old Ridge Rd, and Arbor Lane restoration. They will also consider a storm water RFP, a sanitary data action plan, utility maintenance programs, and a budget revision ordinance.

• SR51/Cleveland emergency sanitary sewer replacement: discussion/consideration
• 1811 W Old Ridge Rd septic elimination: discussion/consideration
• Cressmoor Storm Water RFP: discussion/consideration
• Red Zone Sanitary Data & Development of an Action Plan: discussion/consideration
• Budget Revision Ordinance: discussion/consideration

City Council

The Common Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2025 budget appropriations and tax rates. Members will also consider a zoning amendment for the St. Mary Medical Center PUD and a board appointment.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 2024-28 for 2025 Budget Appropriations and Tax Rates
• Ordinance 2024-19: Zoning amendment for St. Mary Medical Center PUD (N of 14th St. & E of Ash St., 5.905 acres)
• Appointment of Council Representative to Contractor’s Licensing Board

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider an engineer's contract for the biennial inspection of Lake George Dam and a professional services agreement for Hickey Street Reconstruction. They are also scheduled to sign mylars for a 2-lot subdivision at St. Mary Medical Center North Campus. Two tabled items involve a donation drop box request and a land donation from Patriot Park.

• Engineer's Contract for 2024 Biennial Inspection of Lake George Dam (Lawson-Fisher)
• Professional Services Agreement for Hickey Street Reconstruction (BF&S)
• Signing of Mylars for 2-lot subdivision at Ash & 14th Streets (St. Mary Medical Center North Campus, zoned PUD, 5.91 acres)
• Tabled: Request for Donation Drop Box at 1475A Lake Park Ave. & 1901 E. 37th Ave.
• Tabled: Consideration of Land Donation from Patriot Park (64 acres in Silverstone, north of US 30 and east of Mississippi St.)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will consider a settlement agreement between the city/RDC and two LLCs, and vote on several grant applications and contract amendments. The board will also receive status reports on the TRAX project and 61st Avenue/Marcella Boulevard. Other action items include determining the highest and best use of certain parcels and appointing a grant committee.

• Notice of Settlement Agreement and Release between City of Hobart/RDC, Patriot Park LLC, and Mississippi Partners LLC, with request for authorization to execute (Item 10)
• Façade Grant Application – 409 Main Street, John Yelkich State Farm Insurance (Item 7)
• Signage Grant Application – 405 Main Street, Roman’s Roofing LLC (Item 8)
• Rescind Signage Grant – 223 Center Street, Charlie Gabbard (Item 9)
• Approval of Amendment #2 to Contract with American Structurepoint for landscape/hardscape at 61st Avenue & Wisconsin Street and 69th Avenue & Colorado Street (Item 11)

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission approved a settlement agreement with Patriot Park LLC and Mississippi Partners LLC, resolving performance mortgages on the former Silverstone Crossing property. The agreement includes the donation of approximately 60 acres to the City. The Commission also approved a $4,000 facade grant for 409 Main Street, tabled a signage grant for 405 Main Street, and made several other decisions.

• Approved Settlement Agreement and Release with Patriot Park LLC and Mississippi Partners LLC (5-0)
• Approved $4,000 facade grant for 409 Main Street (John Yelkich State Farm) (5-0)
• Tabled signage grant for 405 Main Street (Roman's Roofing) (5-0)
• Rescinded signage grant for 223 Center Street (Charlie Gabbard) (5-0)
• Approved Amendment #2 to contract with American Structurepoint for landscape/hardscape (5-0)
• Determined highest and best use of parcels behind former Bright Spot building is sale to abutting land owner (5-0)
• Approved form of notice to abutting land owners for offers to purchase real property (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Education & Workforce Training Grant of $30,000 (5-0)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, old business on hiring status and promotional exams for lieutenant, division chief of fire prevention, and attorney for the commission, and new business regarding a commissioner vacancy.

• Status update on hiring process for new candidates
• Promotional exams for Lieutenant, Division Chief of Fire Prevention, and Attorney for Commission
• Commissioner vacancy to be addressed

The Hobart Civil Service Fire Commission tabled discussions on seniority, hire dates, and badge numbers until a formal complaint is presented. The commission also discussed promotional testing, with Tom Somers to proctor exams and questions selected by admin and Local 1641. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2024 (3-0)
• Tabled seniority, hire date, and badge numbers indefinitely
• Discussed promotional testing process, no formal action

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary/Stormwater District Board will discuss several infrastructure items including WW billing for 1101 E 5th Street, an update on the Linda Street sewer replacement, a bridge agreement with SEH for Wisconsin Street, incentives for the 73rd Avenue low pressure system, and a contract with Wessler for the 5th Street headwall/culvert replacement. The board may also approve minutes from August 27, 2024, and the agenda.

• WW Billing for 1101 E 5th Street – discussion/consideration
• Linda Street Sewer Replacement update/next steps
• SEH Wisconsin Street Bridge Agreement – discussion/consideration
• 73rd Avenue Low Pressure System Incentives – discussion
• 5th Street Headwall/Culvert Replacement contract with Wessler – discussion/consideration

The Hobart Sanitary District Board approved a contract with Wessler for the design of the 5th Street headwall/culvert replacement, not to exceed $112,500. The board also approved a $50,022.50 contract amendment with SEH for the Wisconsin Street Bridge roadway. A motion was passed to direct staff to calculate a wastewater billing credit for a property owner at 1101 East 5th Street whose pipe burst, and the Linda Street sewer replacement project was discussed as eligible for funding under the existing Guaranteed Savings contract.

• Approved Wessler contract for 5th Street headwall/culvert replacement design, not to exceed $112,500 (5-0)
• Approved SEH contract amendment for Wisconsin Street Bridge roadway, $50,022.50 (5-0)
• Approved motion to direct staff to calculate wastewater billing credit for 1101 East 5th Street (5-0)
• Approved August 27, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items including approval of minutes, register of claims, and reports. No specific substantive actions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2024
• Approval of register of claims
• Reports from director, plan commission, common council, school board

Plan Commission

The commission will consider several tabled items from prior meetings, including a 67-lot subdivision and a site plan for a paved parking lot. New business includes a final development plan for St. Mary Medical Center North Campus, a review of a 300,090-square-foot addition to Daifuku, a fence replacement request, and a Dairy Queen expansion. Votes on approvals are expected for all items.

• Final plat approval for 67-lot Hickory Hollow subdivision (23-12)
• Final plat approval for St. Mary Medical Center North Campus 2-lot subdivision (24-13B)
• Site plan review for 300,090-sf addition to Daifuku facility (24-14)
• Public hearing for proposed Hobart Auto Sales 1-lot subdivision (24-25)
• Site plan review for 6'x22' addition to Dairy Queen at 530 Main Street (24-26)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a request for a developmental standards variance. The board will decide if a property owner may install a privacy fence that encroaches into a secondary front yard.

• Public hearing for 2316 E. Cleveland Avenue regarding a 6’ wood privacy fence encroaching 30’ into the secondary front yard

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a 6-foot privacy fence at 2316 E. Cleveland Avenue, allowing a 30-foot encroachment into the secondary front yard. Approval was contingent on the owners dedicating 30 feet of right-of-way to the city on both Union Street and Cleveland Avenue. The vote was 3-0.

• Approved minutes of July 2, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved variance L 24-08 for fence encroachment, contingent on right-of-way dedication (3-0)

City Council

The Hobart City Council will hold second readings on several ordinances setting salaries for officers, police, fire, and elected officials for 2025. They will also consider zoning amendments for the St. Mary Medical Center PUD and a property for Bionic Prosthetics & Orthotics. A new ordinance setting the 2025 budget and tax rates will be introduced, with a public hearing scheduled for September 18. Additionally, the council will appoint a representative to the Contractor's Licensing Board.

• Ordinance 2024-28: 2025 Budget and tax rates, public hearing set for Sept 18
• Zoning amendment for St. Mary Medical Center PUD, 5.905 acres north of 14th St. and east of Ash St.
• Rezone from PUD to M-1 for 8.28 acres west of Utah St. and 82nd Ct. (Bionic Prosthetics & Orthotics)
• Second readings on salary ordinances for 2025 covering police, fire, elected officials, and city officers
• Council representative to Contractor's Licensing Board (replacing Owen Stephens, term ends 12/31/2024)

The Hobart City Council voted 7-0 to send Ordinance 2024-19, which would amend the PUD zoning for 5.905 acres near St. Mary Medical Center, back to the Plan Commission for further discussion on contingencies. The council also adopted several other ordinances, including salary ordinances for city officers, police, fire, and elected officials, and approved the 2025 budget on first reading. The meeting included the swearing-in of the Mayor's Youth Council and updates on construction projects.

• Sent Ordinance 2024-19 (St. Mary Medical Center PUD amendment) back to Plan Commission (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-20, changing PUD to M-1 zone for 8.28 acres west of Utah St. & 82nd Ct. (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-23, fixing city officer/employee salaries for FY 2025 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-24, fixing police sworn personnel salaries for FY 2025 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-25, fixing firefighter sworn personnel salaries for FY 2025 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-26, fixing elected officials' salaries for FY 2025 (6-1, Perryman nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-27, repealing 2023-18 and setting municipal utilities additional compensation (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-28 (2025 budget) on first reading (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a donation of 64 acres for the Silverstone subdivision, along with several engineering agreements and tabled items from previous meetings. The board will also address a sidewalk repair request and a tree removal request.

• Consider acceptance of 64-acre land donation from Patriot Park for Silverstone development
• Consider supplemental agreement for Frontage Road at S. Colorado St. & US 30
• Tabled: Consideration of proposal for Civic Plus Community Development
• Request for sidewalk repair at 349 S. Virginia St.
• Request for tree removal at 907 Capitol Dr.

The Board approved Resolution 2024-08 to purchase a replacement drone rescue truck for the Fire Department, funded by the $62,000 sale of the previous truck. The lowest bid was $39,950 from James Chrysler Dodge, with total equipping costs reaching $48,885.65. Several other items were tabled or denied, including a sidewalk repair request and a tree removal request.

• Approved Resolution 2024-08 for drone rescue truck purchase (3-0)
• Denied sidewalk repair request at 349 S. Virginia St. (3-0)
• Denied tree removal request at 907 Capitol Dr. (3-0)
• Authorized City Engineer to obtain quotes for geotechnical reports for 3 projects (3-0)
• Approved General Services Agreement with American Structure Point, pending insurance language (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Frontage Road at S. Colorado St. & US 30, contingent on cost agreement (3-0)
• Tabled land donation from Patriot Park for 64 acres in Silverstone (3-0)
• Tabled donation drop box request at 1475A Lake Park Ave. & 1901 E. 37th Ave. (3-0)

Maria Reiner Center Board

This is a regular, mostly procedural meeting of the Maria Reiner Center Board. Directors will approve minutes from July, hear an executive director's report on upcoming annual events (picnic and health fair) and fundraising, approve claims, and review financial reports. No major policy decisions or financial figures are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of claims and financial reports for each fund
• Executive director report: Annual Outdoor Picnic scheduled for Sept. 20
• Executive director report: Annual Health Fair scheduled for Oct. 11
• Discussion of fundraising activities (no details provided)
• Next meeting set for September 26, 2024

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will discuss and consider multiple infrastructure projects, including a main lift station and force main update, a change order for Performance Pipelining, stormwater pipe replacement on Hobart Road, an agreement with SEH for the Wisconsin St Bridge, and a disbursement from the SRF bond. All items are listed for discussion or consideration, with no final votes explicitly scheduled.

• Main Lift Station & Force Main Project Update
• Performance Pipelining Change Order #3: Discussion / Consideration
• Hobart Road Stormwater Pipe Replacement: Discussion / Consideration
• SEH Agreement for Wisconsin St Bridge: Discussion / Consideration
• STW Disbursement #51: Discussion / Consideration

City Council

The Common Council is meeting in an executive session to discuss strategy regarding the initiation of, or pending/threatened, litigation. This session is conducted as authorized by LC. 5-14-1.5-6.1(6)(2)(B).

• Discussion of strategy regarding pending, threatened, or initiated litigation

City Council

At this regular meeting, the Hobart City Council will consider multiple ordinances including zoning reclassifications for properties on St. Mary Medical Center, Bionic Prosthetics, and a corner parcel. They will also vote on a set of salary ordinances for 2025 covering all city employees, police, fire, elected officials, and utility compensation, as well as a settlement agreement regarding the Silverstone development.

• Ordinance 2024-19: Amend PUD for St. Mary Medical Center, 5.905 acres north of 14th St. & east of Ash St.
• Ordinance 2024-20: Change PUD to M-1 zone for Bionic Prosthetics & Orthotics, 8.28 acres west of Utah St. & 82nd Ct.
• Ordinance 2024-23 to 2024-27: Fixing salaries for 2025 for all officers, police sworn personnel, fire sworn personnel, elected officials, and utility compensation.
• Consideration of Settlement Agreement and Release for Silverstone development (north of US 30 & east of Mississippi St.) involving B3 Properties and Diamond Veil Development.

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider routine approvals of minutes and claims, review a tabled proposal for Civic Plus Community Development, and address several new business items including a crossing guard contract, a professional services agreement with Lochmueller Group, and a deed of dedication for Fire Station #4. The board will also vote on requests for a dusk-to-dawn light, sidewalk sales, and donation drop boxes at two locations.

• Tabled proposal for Civic Plus Community Development
• Crossing guard contract for August 26 – December 31, 2024
• Professional Services Agreement with Lochmueller Group, Inc.
• Deed of dedication of right-of-way for Fire Station #4 at 7710 Colorado St.
• Requests for donation drop boxes at 1475A Lake Park Ave. and 1901 E. 37th Ave.

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a disciplinary action hearing for Mark Reid.

• Disciplinary action hearing for Mark Reid

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Commission will meet in an executive session to receive information regarding an individual's alleged misconduct and discuss that individual's employment status.

• Executive session regarding individual misconduct and employment status

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hobart Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two new business items: a request for replacement windows at 409 Main Street and a request for new exterior signage at 405 Main Street. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

• HP 24-07: Replacement windows at 409 Main St., applicant John Yelkich Jr.
• HP 24-08: New exterior signage at 405 Main St., applicant Scott Lovell

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will consider Resolution 2024-10 authorizing acquisition of property from the city for redevelopment in the State Road 130 Industrial Area and Greater Downtown Hobart Redevelopment Area. Other business includes status reports on the TRAX project and 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard, a quote for wall removal at the 61st Avenue and Wisconsin Street roundabout, and a signage grant payment request for 512 E. 3rd Street.

• Resolution 2024-10: property acquisition from City of Hobart for redevelopment in two areas
• TRAX Project status report by Lochmueller Group
• 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard status report
• Consideration of quotes for wall removal at 61st Avenue and Wisconsin Street roundabout
• Request for signage grant payment – 512 E. 3rd Street, Elizabeth Vega

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will consider an engagement letter with Baker-Tilly, discuss the 2024 bi-annual dam inspection, and review stormwater outfall inventory. Other business includes tire purchases for vehicles and arbitration involving White Oak Conservancy.

• Baker-Tilly engagement letter: discussion/consideration
• 2024 Bi-Annual Dam Inspection: discussion/consideration
• STW Inventory – Outfalls: discussion/consideration
• Tires for Vehicles #35 & #37: discussion/consideration
• White Oak Conservancy Arbitration: legal department item

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals of minutes, claims, and reports from the director, plan commission, common council, and school board. The only new business item is a discussion of the Tavern on the Lake October Fest event.

• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2024
• Approval of register of claims
• Reports from director, plan commission, common council, school board
• Discussion of Tavern on the Lake October Fest event

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss promotional exams and vacation selection criteria. The body is also considering adding funds to the commission budget for attorney fees.

• Promotional exams
• Vacation picks based on date of hire or badge number
• Budget increase for attorney fees

City Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding an Economic Revitalization Area for property tax abatements. The body is also considering a development agreement with Daifuku Intralogistics America Corp. and a resolution regarding the police department's merit system.

• Public Hearing/Resolution 2024-11: Tax abatements for Daifuku Intralogistics America Corp. at 6300 Northwind Parkway
• Resolution 2024-14: Development Agreement with Daifuku Intralogistics America Corp. at 6300 Northwind Parkway
• Resolution 2024-13: Opting out of a merit system for the Hobart Police Department

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on a development agreement with Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation and consider a guardrail request, a deed of dedication, parking for Oktoberfest, a crossing guard contract, and a long-term maintenance agreement. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and claims.

• Resolution 2024-07: Development Agreement with Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation at 6300 Northwind Parkway
• Request for guardrail at 113 S. Ohio St. (Patricia Velez Delgado)
• Consideration of Deed of Dedication of Right-of-Way at 7012 Colorado St.
• Request for use of 5-6 parking spaces for Oktoberfest event (Tavern on the Lake, 200 Main St.)
• Consideration of Crossing Guard Contract (August 14 – December 31, 2024)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider several tabled items and new business, including public hearings for a rezone from PUD to M-1 for a bionic prosthetics and orthotics facility, a rezone from R-2 to B-3 for an auto filling station and convenience store, and a final development plan for St. Mary Medical Center North Campus. Also up for review are subdivision plats for Hickory Hollow (67 lots) and other properties, plus site plan reviews for a playground and a parking lot repave.

• Public hearing: Rezone 8.28 acres at SE of Utah St. & 82nd Ct. from PUD to M-1 for proposed bionic prosthetics & orthotics facility (item 24-21)
• Public hearing: Final Development Plan for St. Mary Medical Center North Campus on 5.91 acres north of 14th & Ash Streets (item 24-13B)
• Tabled public hearing: Rezone 0.711 acre at SE corner of Mississippi St. & 73rd Ave. from R-2 to B-3 for proposed auto filling station & convenience store (item 24-22)
• Final plat approval for Hickory Hollow subdivision (23-12): 67-lot subdivision on 32.5 acres near 61st Ave. & Arizona St.
• Site plan review: Proposed playground area and fences at 7554 Grand Blvd. (item 24-23)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The regularly scheduled August 1, 2024 meeting of the Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals has been cancelled because there were no items to discuss.

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Sanitary and Stormwater District Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider agreements with SEH for engineering services. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion and consideration of SEH agreements for engineering services

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from June 27, 2024, and the agenda. The Executive Director will report on upcoming programs and lead a discussion on fundraising ideas. The board will also consider approval of claims and review individual fund balances and expenses. The next meeting is scheduled for August 29, 2024.

• Approval of June 27, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Executive Director's report on upcoming programs
• Discussion of fundraising ideas
• Approval of claims
• Review of financial reports with individual fund balances and expenses

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Sanitary and Storm Water Management Board will discuss several infrastructure and financial items, including an amended 2025 budget, a disbursement request, and compliance with EPA grant guidelines for Duck Creek Phase 2. The board will also consider agreements for the Wisconsin Street Bridge and consultant selection for stormwater outfalls.

• SEH Agreement for Wisconsin Street Bridge: discussion/consideration
• Soil Borings for Linda St SSO Elimination: discussion/consideration
• STW Outfalls – 5th Street and Center: selection of consultant
• Duck Creek-Phase 2: compliance with EPA grant guidelines
• Proposed Amended 2025 Budget: discussion/consideration

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will hold an executive session on July 18, 2024, to discuss alleged misconduct and the employment status of an individual under its jurisdiction, as permitted by Indiana code. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is closed.

• Executive session called under I.C. §5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A&B) to receive information on alleged misconduct and discuss employee status

City Council

The Hobart Common Council will meet on July 17, 2024, to consider a use variance petition for a transitional and therapeutic home for women escaping human trafficking at 1359 State Street, zoned R-2. Unfinished business includes a resolution authorizing an agreement with Lake County for community development activities. The agenda also includes recognition of the Hobart Little League 50/70 Team and approval of minutes.

• Petition for use variance to operate a transitional and therapeutic home for trafficking survivors at 1359 State St. (SAFE Coalition for Human Rights)
• Resolution 2024-12: Authorizing agreement with Lake County for community development activities
• Recognition of Hobart Little League 50/70 Team
• Approval of minutes from July 3, 2024 regular meeting

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review requests for speed limit and stop signs, tree removal, and parking lot use. Members will also consider a change order for the TRAX Project and a request to seek quotes for community pool site improvements.

• Request for speed limit sign at Barrington Courtyards Entrance (356 Azalea Dr.)
• Request for 4-way stop sign at Washington St. & E. Cleveland Ave.
• Request for tree removal at 50 Hillcrest Ave.
• Change Order 2 for the TRAX Project
• Approval to request quotes for Community Pool Site Improvements

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will consider a change order for the TRAX project, review a comparison of estimated vs. actual 2024 spring tax increment, and vote on a signage grant application for 512 E. 3rd Street. They will also consider amendments to facade grant guidelines and approve education and workforce training grant reports and reimbursements for two school corporations.

• Approval of Change Order #2 – TRAX Project
• Comparison of Estimated and Actual Pay 2024 Spring Tax Increment – Baker Tilly
• Signage Grant Application – 512 E. 3rd Street, Beth Vega
• Amendment to Façade Grant Guidelines
• Approval of Education & Workforce Training Grant Reports and reimbursements for Merrillville and River Forest Community School Corporations

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will discuss projects at 608 State St and 1267 S Hobart Rd. The meeting includes consideration of an SEH agreement for the Wisconsin Street Bridge and Third St lateral repairs.

• Discussion/consideration of 608 State St
• Update on 1267 S Hobart Rd
• SEH Agreement for Wisconsin Street Bridge
• Third St Lateral Repairs

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board will review reports from the Director, Plan Commission, Common Council, and School Board. The agenda also includes a discussion about the Summer End Market at Pennsy Park.

• Summer End Market: Hobart Chamber of Commerce (Pennsy Park)
• Approval of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of reports from city departments and the School Board

City Council

The Hobart Common Council will consider several resolutions regarding property tax abatements and program policy changes. This includes amending the sidewalk reimbursement program and designating a new economic revitalization area. The council will also address compliance matters for Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation.

• Designation of an Economic Revitalization Area at 6300 Northwind Parkway
• Amendment of the 50/50 Sidewalk Program to the Sidewalk Reimbursement Program
• Petition to appeal for an increase above the maximum levy
• Tax abatement compliance resolutions for Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation at 2100 and 2400 E. 69th Ave

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will consider requests for a stop light, signage, and tree removal. Discussions include HPD General Order 16 regarding use of force and firearms. Tabled items include proposals for Civic Plus systems and an inter-agency agreement for street projects.

• Inter-Agency Agreement for 3rd Street and LaSalle St. Projects
• HPD General Order 16: Use of Force, Firearms, & Less Lethal Weapons
• Request for a stop light at 69th & Mississippi
• Placement of School Supply Donation Boxes at various locations
• Request for tree removal at 7408 Bracken Parkway

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will consider new business requests, including a proposed Starbucks restaurant and a rezoning for a prosthetics facility. The commission will also review a 7-lot subdivision and parking lot improvements. Several previous subdivision requests were tabled from prior meetings.

• Public hearing for a proposed Starbucks Restaurant at 8190 E. Ridge Rd.
• Rezoning request from PUD to M-1 for a bionic prosthetics & orthotics facility at 3803 E. Lincoln Hwy.
• Site plan review to repave parking lot at 3201 E. 73rd Ave.
• Proposed 7-lot subdivision northwest of 49th Ave. and LaSalle St.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing regarding a use variance request at 1359 State Street. The petitioner, Safe Coalition for Human Rights, seeks to operate a transitional housing program on the property. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 2, 2024, meeting.

• Use variance request for transitional housing at 1359 State Street
• Approval of May 2, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The Hobart Common Council has scheduled a budget workshop for June 27, 2024. The provided agenda contains only the notice of the workshop and does not list specific items or topics for discussion.

• Budget Workshop

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Board of Directors will approve the May 30, 2024, meeting minutes and upcoming claims. The Executive Director will provide updates on summer events including the 4th of July Parade and Railcats. Financial reports for individual fund balances and expenses will also be presented.

• Approval of May 30, 2024, meeting minutes
• Executive Director's report on seasonal updates
• Review of individual fund balances and expenses
• Approval of claims

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The board will discuss updates for the 1267 S Hobart Rd and Main Lift Station & Force Main projects. The meeting also includes consideration of the Sanitary Department succession plan and various engineering reports.

• 1267 S Hobart Rd project update
• Main Lift Station & Force Main Project update
• Sanitary Department succession plan discussion
• County Line Culvert-Abonmarche Engineering Report review
• Approval of STW Bond Disbursement #49

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will consider an inter-agency agreement regarding the 3 Street and LaSalle St. projects. The agenda also includes approvals for a summer market event and community donation boxes. Additionally, golf cart safety concerns will be discussed.

• Inter-agency agreement for 3 Street Project and LaSalle St. Project
• Approval of End of Summer Market Event at Hobart Chamber of Commerce grass lot
• Approval of donation box for First United Methodist Church
• Approval of food blessing box for Augustana Lutheran Church
• Discussion regarding golf cart safety concerns

City Council

The regular meeting of the Hobart Common Council scheduled for June 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No other agenda items were provided.

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary/Stormwater District Board will meet to discuss and consider Change Order #1 regarding the LaSalle St contribution. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and agenda approval.

• Change Order #1 for LaSalle St contribution

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hobart Historic Preservation Commission will consider a new business item regarding a facade graphic at 200 Main St. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• HP 24-06 Facade Graphic, 200 Main St

Redevelopment Commission

The commission will discuss several infrastructure projects, including roundabouts on Mississippi Street and Wisconsin Street. The meeting also includes status reports for the TRAX project and 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard. Additionally, members will consider resolutions regarding economic development area plans and fund transfers.

• Resolution 2024-08: US 30 and 69th Avenue Economic Development Area Plan amendments
• Resolution 2024-09: Repayment of fund transfer between EDA allocation funds
• Mississippi Street Roundabouts partnership discussion with Merrillville
• TRAX Project status report
• Wisconsin Street & 61st Avenue roundabout discussion

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will discuss promotional exams, a disciplinary investigation, and the status of new hires. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the May 9 meeting.

• Promotional exams
• Disciplinary investigation
• Status of new hires
• Approval of May 9 meeting minutes

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The June 11, 2024, meeting of the Sanitary District / Storm Water Management Board has been canceled for lack of business.

Board of Park Commissioners

The meeting includes routine approvals for the agenda, minutes, and claims register. New business items include discussions regarding Park Administration Policy and a Hobart Chamber event.

• Park Administration Policy
• Hobart Chamber Event

Plan Commission

The commission will hold public hearings regarding a large building addition and an electrical substation expansion. Other agenda items include site plan reviews for fence relocation, sign changes, and parking lot paving. Several previously discussed subdivision requests were tabled.

• Public hearing for 300,090 sf addition at 6300 North Wind Parkway
• Public hearing for 49’x57’ electrical substation expansion at 2201 North Wind Parkway
• Site plan review for fence relocation at 1000 Georgiana St.
• Sign replacement at 8201 Clay St.
• Parking lot conversion at 4613 E. Lincoln Hwy

Board of Zoning Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals on June 6, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of business.

City Council

The Hobart Common Council will discuss an ordinance to prohibit donation boxes within the city. The agenda also includes amendments to the 50/50 Sidewalk Fund and budget appropriation transfers for several departments.

• Ordinance 2024-16: Prohibiting donation boxes in the City
• Ordinance 2024-17: Amending the 50/50 Sidewalk Fund
• Ordinance 2024-18: Transferring appropriations within the 2024 General Fund budget
• Consideration of the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Compliance reviews for Patriot Truss & Components, LLC and Albanese Confectionery

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will consider a land donation at 6307 Iowa St. and proposals for new civic notification systems. The agenda also includes requests for street improvements and fire department vehicle updates.

• Resolution 2024-04: Land donation at 6307 Iowa St. from Indiana Land Becknell Investors, LLC
• Proposals for Civic Plus Mass Notification and Community Development systems
• Sale of drone vehicle and acquisition of replacement vehicle for HFD
• Ratification of Johnny Rockets Fireworks Display Agreement for July 4, 2024
• Change Order #1 for construction signs at TRAX/Colorado St.

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and agenda, hear the executive director's report on upcoming events, approve claims, and review financial reports for each fund. The meeting is scheduled for May 30 at 8:45 am, with a note about a new time.

• Approval of minutes from April 25, 2024 regular meeting
• Executive Director's report on fundraiser calendar, Drury Lane trip, Mother's Day Tea recap, Father's Day Lunch on June 10, and Book Barn at Holiday Market starting June 6
• Approval of claims
• Financial reports with individual balances and expenses of each fund
• Next meeting date set for June 27, 2024 at 8:45 am

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary District and Storm Water Management Board is meeting to discuss and consider several operational items, including a succession plan for the sanitary department, a contract for the Wisconsin Street Bridge, storm water cleanup, pump repairs, and a truck replacement. The board will also review the 2025 budget and approve a storm water bond disbursement.

• SEH Contract for Wisconsin Street Bridge & Structure: Discussion / Consideration
• LS#8 Pump Repair/Replacement: Discussion / Consideration
• Truck #85 Replacement: Discussion / Consideration
• Approval of STW Bond Disbursement #48: Discussion / Consideration
• 2025 Budget: Discussion / Consideration

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hobart Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider two new signage applications at 222 Center St. and 512 E 3rd St. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• New signage application HP 24-04 at 222 Center St.
• New signage application HP 24-05 at 512 E 3rd St.

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider requests for guard rails and signs on Cleveland Ave., street lights and no-parking signs on Coral Cove and Grand Isles Court, and temporary sign placement and a stop sign at the Hobart YMCA. They will also review and sign mylars for two proposed subdivisions: a 3-lot subdivision (Haller 24 Addition) east of Lake Street and a 1-lot subdivision (Dollar General) at Ridge Rd. and Montgomery St. Unfinished business includes a tabled discussion on Veteran’s Memorial Parkway.

• Request for guard rails and signs on curve at 614 E. Cleveland Ave.
• Request for street lights and 'No Parking' signs on Coral Cove & Grand Isles Court
• Request for temporary sign placement: Hobart YMCA/Brickyard Run
• Signing of mylars for Haller 24 Addition (3-lot subdivision, B-2 zoning, 1 acre)
• Signing of mylars for Dollar General #30671 (1-lot subdivision, B-3 zoning, 1.94 acres)

City Council

The Hobart Common Council will hold a second reading on a zoning amendment for a property near Colorado St. and US30. The body will also review tax abatement compliance for several properties and a change to probationary employee pay ranges.

• Ordinance 2024-13: Change 80 acres from B-3 to PBP zone near Colorado St. and US30
• Resolution 2024-05: Waive non-compliance for 2100 E. 69th Ave. Indiana LLC tax abatement
• Compliance reviews for 601 N. Wisconsin, 51 W. 10th St., and 6300 Northwind Parkway
• Ordinance 2024-15: Amend hourly compensation range for new-hire Probationary Teamster employees

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will discuss and potentially approve several items, including septic eliminations at two properties, engineering contracts, drainage issues, and the 2025 budget. The meeting is open to the public and also accessible via Zoom.

• Septic elimination at 1803 E 73rd Avenue
• Septic elimination at 1811 Old Ridge Rd
• Approval of structural engineering for 603 S Wisconsin St
• Main LS & FM Project Supplemental Agreement No. 6
• Resolution 2024-02 for disposal of a mower

Board of Park Commissioners

The Hobart Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals and reports, and to discuss new business including the Tavern on the Lake Fest and band contracts for the festival and summer market. Old business includes a tabled football sponsorship item.

• Tabled: Hobart Football Sponsorship
• Tavern on the Lake Fest
• Band Contracts for Festival & Summer Market

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Commission will meet to review the status of new applicants and promotional exams. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding disciplinary action for a firefighter.

• Status of new applicants
• Status of promotional exams
• Discussion of firefighter disciplinary action

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will consider several development proposals, including a final plat for a Tsunami Car Wash, a site plan for a Walmart environmental battery cage, and a PUD amendment and site plan for battery energy improvements by Bernhard Engineering. All items are currently tabled pending a vote or further discussion.

• Tsunami Car Wash: site plan review for a proposed car wash at US 30 & Colorado St.
• Walmart: site plan review for a 10'x15' battery cage and 7'x20' canopy
• Bernhard Engineering: public hearing for PUD amendment and site plan for battery energy improvements at NE corner of 14th & Ash Sts.
• Hickory Hollow: final plat for a 67-lot subdivision
• G-Squared Addition: preliminary plat for a 7-lot subdivision

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests. Two are from Walmart for a non-coated chain link fence and a 10-foot chain link fence for a proposed environmental storage battery cage. Two are from Jeffrey Szostek for a room addition and garage encroaching into the rear yard and a wood fence encroaching into the front yard.

• Walmart variance for non-coated chain link fence with slats for 10'x15' battery cage at 2936 E 79th Ave
• Walmart variance for 10' chain link fence for same battery cage
• Szostek variance to encroach 25' into required 30' rear yard for 22'x25' room addition and 25'x28' garage at 625 N. Lake Shore Dr
• Szostek variance to encroach 16' into front yard for 4' wood fence

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several items, including a resolution to dispose of 65 portable radios from the police department and a resolution to accept a land donation from Hobart Lumber Company. They will also discuss tabled items on Veteran's Memorial Parkway, roof repairs, and LaSalle St. easements, and consider a request for a 'No Truck' sign.

• Resolution 2024-02: Disposal of 65 APX-6000 portable radios by Hobart Police Department
• Resolution 2024-03: Accept donation of 7-foot strip of land along former EJ&E Railroad right of way
• Request for 'No Truck' sign at 315 S. Ohio St.
• Tabled: Award of bid for PCC roof repairs and rear wall repair
• Tabled: Consideration of LaSalle St. pavement of easements

City Council

The City Council will review two zoning ordinance amendments and a proposal to establish new positions and salaries for 2024. The body will also address compliance with statements of benefits for several real and personal properties.

• Ordinance 2024-12: Change 0.54 acres east of Lake St. and south of 7th St. from B-2 to R-2 zone
• Ordinance 2024-13: Change +/- 80 acres north of Colorado St. and US30 from B-3 to PBP zone
• Ordinance 2024-14: Establish new positions and fix salaries for the 2024 fiscal year
• Compliance reviews for properties including 11 N. Hobart Rd. and multiple Northwind Parkway addresses

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board of Directors is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will approve the previous meeting's minutes and agenda, hear the executive director's report on facility updates and upcoming events, and review financial reports and claims.

• Front door update
• Fundraiser idea
• Drury Lane Trip on May 8
• Mother's Day Tea on May 10
• Approval of claims and financial reports

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary District and Storm Water Management Board is meeting to discuss and consider several agreements and purchases, including a sanitary capacity evaluation, preliminary engineering for Stinky Creek, a GIS server upgrade, and cost-sharing for paving 39th Ave. The board will also review a stormwater bond disbursement and a 2025 budget update. Most items are listed for discussion or consideration, meaning no final decisions are guaranteed.

• SMMC Sanitary Capacity / Allocation Evaluation Additional Agreement
• Stinky Creek – CSX Preliminary Engineering Agreement
• Share Cost in Paving 39th Ave due to Force Main Project
• Stormwater Bond Disbursement #47
• GIS Server Upgrade

City Council

The Hobart Common Council will meet to discuss a zoning change from B-2 to R-2 and amendments to the city's stormwater management code. The body will also review a use variance for a retail and automotive business and an update to an economic development plan.

• Ordinance 2024-11: Amendments to Chapter 152 regarding Stormwater Management
• Ordinance 2024-12: Rezoning 0.54 acres E of Lake St. and S of 7th St. from B-2 to R-2
• Use Variance petition for retail, automotive repairs, and U-Haul rentals at 1365 S. Lake Park Avenue
• Resolution 2024-04: Amending the Declaratory Resolution and Economic Development Plan for the US30 and 69th Avenue area
• Compliance review for Grand Trunk Storage Depot at 7190 Grand Blvd.

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider tabled items including an update on Veteran's Memorial Parkway, a street parking request at 711 E. 3rd St., and a sign for Amber Creek. New business includes a tree removal request at 2401 E. Hickey St., an alley improvement proposal, a festival parking request, and awarding a bid for PCC roof repairs. The meeting also covers approval of claims and minutes.

• Tabled discussion on Veteran's Memorial Parkway
• Request for street parking at 711 E. 3rd St.
• Tree removal request at 2401 E. Hickey St.
• Award of bid for PCC roof repairs
• Request to block parking for Tavern on the Lake festival

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hobart Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for April 16, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for May 21, 2024.

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will hold a regular meeting to receive updates on the TRAX project and 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard, approve education and workforce training grant reports from two school corporations, and approve registers of claims including the 2022 bond series.

• TRAX project status report by Dave Barich
• 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard status report by Brandon Towle
• Approval of Education & Workforce Training Grant Reports for Merrillville Community School Corporation (#1-2024 Fire & Rescue and CNA)
• Approval of Education & Workforce Training Grant Report (#1-2024) for River Forest Community School Corporation
• Approval of 2020 Bond Register of Claims and Economic Development Revenue Bond, Series 2022 Register of Claims (no invoices)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The commission is reviewing the hiring process for new candidates. The Fire Chief has also requested changes to the eligibility requirements for Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief positions.

• Hiring process for new candidates
• Promotional exams for Lieutenant and Division Chief of Fire Prevention
• Proposed changes to eligibility requirements for Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Storm Water Management Board will discuss a drainage obstruction caused by beavers, an IPP discharge permit for DR Horton, and two sanitary infrastructure items. The board will also consider a manhole in a driveway at 6222 Dunlin Ct and a culvert at 512 Wabash Place. This is a regular meeting with discussion and consideration items, not final votes.

• Drainage obstruction due to beaver activity: discussion
• IPP Discharge Permit for DR Horton: discussion
• 6222 Dunlin Ct manhole in driveway: discussion/consideration
• 512 Wabash Place culvert: discussion/consideration

Redevelopment Commission

This is a notice of an executive session, not a regular public meeting. The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will meet privately to discuss strategy regarding a real property transaction, review confidential records, and conduct interviews or negotiations with industrial or commercial prospects. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Executive session for real property transaction strategy
• Discussion of records classified as confidential by state or federal statute
• Interviews and negotiations with industrial or commercial prospects or their agents

Board of Park Commissioners

The Hobart Board of Park Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and claims, and receive reports from the director, plan commission, common council, and school board. New business includes discussions on the Tavern on the Lake Fest, Citizens for Sustainable Hobart, Friends of Robinson Lake, an interagency agreement for a dog park, and a wood pole replacement at Hobart Hillman Park baseball field.

• Interagency Agreement for Dog Park
• Hobart Hillman Park Baseball Field Wood Pole Replacement
• Tavern on the Lake Fest
• Citizens for Sustainable Hobart
• Friends of Robinson Lake Zeta Allen

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will consider multiple development proposals, including final plat approvals for a 67-lot subdivision, a Dollar General store, and a rezone of 79.51 acres from B-3 to PBP. Several items were previously tabled and are up for votes. The commission will also hold public hearings on a rezone from B-2 to R-2 and a proposed 3-lot subdivision.

• Final plat approval for Hickory Hollow, a proposed 67-lot subdivision on 32.5 acres near 61st Ave. & Arizona St.
• Public hearing and vote on a proposed Dollar General store at SE corner of 37th Ave. & Montgomery St. (items 24-03A and 24-03B).
• Public hearing on a rezone of 79.51 acres from B-3 to PBP near Colorado St. & US 30 (item 24-07).
• Public hearing on a rezone of 0.54 acre from B-2 to R-2 at 630 Main St. (item 24-09).
• Site plan review for a temporary gravel parking area and tent for vehicle service at 4613 E. Lincoln Hwy (item 24-08).

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests, including two from Walmart for a battery storage cage, and one to extend a conditional use. The board will also approve minutes and accept the agenda.

• Stackhouse Power LLC: extend conditional use on 15.635 acres at SE corner of Clay St. & 83rd Ave.
• Timothy Mays: variance to exceed 15' peak height by 3' for a 30'x40' pole barn at 7369 Clay St.
• Harry Solomon: variance to exceed 864 sf accessory structure limit by 144 sf for a 12'x24' shed/pool cabana at 7104 Colorado St.
• Walmart: variance for non-coated chain link fence with slats for a 10'x15' battery cage at 2936 E 79th Ave.
• Walmart: variance for 10' chain link fence for the same battery cage.

City Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant program. Members will consider a resolution to submit a project proposal for 2024 federal funds and an ordinance amending stormwater management codes.

• Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
• Resolution 2024-03: Proposal for Federal Fiscal Year 2024 CDBG funds
• Ordinance 2024-11: Amendments to Chapter 152 of Municipal Code regarding Stormwater Management
• Tabled use variance petition for retail, automotive repairs, and U-Haul rentals at 1365 S. Lake Park Avenue

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several items including a request to vacate a section of unimproved alley for a proposed Dollar General at Ridge Rd. and Montgomery St., and a contract extension with Milestone Contractors North for various paving projects. They will also discuss updates on the TRAX project crossing agreement and tree removal related to the Colorado & 80th Street project, and ratify an emergency tree removal at 207 Court St. The meeting includes approval of claims, minutes, and several other new business items.

• Signing of Mylars to vacate a 185'x20' section of unimproved platted alley for a proposed Dollar General at Ridge Rd. and Montgomery St.
• Consideration of contract extension through 2024 with Milestone Contractors North, Inc. for various paving projects.
• Update on crossing agreement with RR for the TRAX project on Colorado St.
• Update on tree removal agreement related to the Colorado & 80th Street project.
• Ratification of emergency removal of tree in easement at 207 Court St.

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board of Directors is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the previous meeting's minutes, reviewing financial reports and claims, and hearing the executive director's report on recent and upcoming events. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is primarily administrative and procedural.

• Approval of minutes from February 29, 2024 regular meeting
• Executive Director's report on St. Patrick's Day and Sock Hop recap
• Approval of claims
• Financial reports on individual fund balances and expenses
• Next meeting scheduled for April 25, 2024 at 9:30 am

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Storm Water Management Board will discuss and consider several operational items, including a wastewater bill review, the main lift station and force main project update, a NIPSCO incentive program application, and multiple resolutions. The board will also consider bids for demolition, a maintenance agreement, and various purchases and repairs.

• 3765 E 34th Ave WW bill review
• Main lift station and force main project update
• NIPSCO incentive program application
• Resolution 2024-01: STW Ordinance Chapter 152
• Emergency repair on County Line Road

City Council

The City Council will review the 2023 annual reports for the EDC, Redevelopment Commission, and Redevelopment Authority. The meeting includes a second reading of an ordinance to vacate an unimproved platted alley at Ridge Rd. and Montgomery St. and a petition for a use variance at 1365 S. Lake Park Avenue.

• Ordinance 2024-07: Vacating an unimproved platted alley at SE corner of Ridge Rd. & Montgomery St.
• Use Variance Petition: Retail, automotive repairs/sales, and U-Haul rentals at 1365 S. Lake Park Avenue
• Review of 2023 EDC Annual Report
• Review of 2023 Redevelopment Commission & Redevelopment Authority Annual Report

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a sidewalk waiver at 1957 Hickory Dr., a request to pave an emergency access lane off Colorado St., and two stop sign requests at 9th & State Sts. and Capitol & Independence Drs. They will also vote on disposing city equipment via public auction.

• Sidewalk waiver review at 1957 Hickory Dr.
• Request to pave emergency access lane in public right-of-way off Colorado St.
• Stop sign request at NB/SB at 9th St. & State St.
• Request for 3-way stop at Capitol Dr. & Independence Dr.
• Approval of disposal of certain city equipment via public auction

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority will meet to elect its officers and approve the 2023 Annual Report for the Redevelopment Commission and Redevelopment Authority. The body will also review the 2023 Annual Financial Report.

• Election of officers
• Approval of 2023 Redevelopment Commission & Redevelopment Authority Annual Report
• Review of 2023 Annual Financial Report
• Execution of Officer’s Certificates related to Compliance

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hobart Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider two new business items: a signage and lighting proposal at 524 E. Third St. and a window and roof repair project at 220 Main St. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, staff and public comment, and adjournment.

• HP 24-02: New signage and lighting at 524 E. Third St.
• HP 24-03: New windows and roof repair at 220 Main St.

Redevelopment Commission

The commission will consider Resolution 2024-01, which amends the declaratory resolution and economic development plan for the US 30 and 69th Avenue Economic Development Area. Other business includes status reports on the TRAX project and 61st Avenue/Marcella Boulevard, approval of the 2023 annual report, and setting the annual meeting date with taxing units.

• Resolution 2024-01: Amendments to the US 30 and 69th Avenue Economic Development Area plan
• TRAX Project status report
• 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard status report
• Approval of 2023 Redevelopment Commission & Authority Annual Report
• Approval of multiple registers of claims (2020 bond, economic development revenue bond Series 2022)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss personnel and administrative matters. The body will review attorney wages and the process for replacing retiring staff.

• Discussion of wages for Commission Attorney
• Discussion to start hiring process for retiring personnel
• Discussion of promotional exam testing and potential use of a new testing company

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Sanitary District / Storm Water Management Board meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024, has been canceled due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled for lack of business

Board of Park Commissioners

The regular meeting of the Hobart Board of Park Commissioners scheduled for March 11, 2024, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider final plat approval for several previously tabled subdivisions, including a 67-lot Hickory Hollow development and a 1-lot site plan for a Tsunami Car Wash. A public hearing is scheduled for a proposed 7-lot subdivision called G-Squared Addition. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 1, 2024.

• Hickory Hollow NWI: 67-lot subdivision on 32.5 acres near 61st Ave. and Arizona St.
• Tsunami Car Wash: site plan for a car wash on 6.24 acres near US 30 and Colorado St.
• Dollar General #30671: preliminary plat for a 1-lot subdivision on 2.64 acres near 37th Ave. and Montgomery St.
• G-Squared Addition: public hearing for a 7-lot subdivision on 3.11 acres near 49th Ave. and LaSalle St.
• Approval of minutes from the February 1, 2024 meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider a use variance request for a property at 1365 S. Lake Park Ave. The board will also approve the 2023 annual report and minutes from the January 4, 2024 meeting. No old business is listed.

• Public hearing for use variance (case 24-02) to allow automobile repair, sales, and U-Haul truck rental at 1365 S. Lake Park Ave.
• Approval of 2023 annual report
• Approval of minutes from January 4, 2024

City Council

The Hobart Common Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the vacation of an unimproved platted alley. The body will also review the city's ethics policy and receive a presentation on fiber networks from Frontier Communications.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 2024-07 to vacate an unimproved platted alley at the SE corner of Ridge Rd. & Montgomery St.
• Review of Ethics Policy: Hobart Municipal Code § 33.050
• Presentation by Frontier Communications regarding fiber to the home network

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on annual renewals of sidewalk dining permits for six Main Street and Lake George businesses. They will also consider two tree removal requests, a right-of-way dedication on 14th Street, and a professional services contract for Frontage Road engineering. A tabled discussion on Veteran’s Memorial Parkway remains unfinished.

• Sidewalk dining renewals: Brick House Bar & Grill, Café 339, Montego Bay Grille, Caribbean on Lake George, Granger’s at the Clock Tower, SIP Coffee House
• Tree removal requests: 128 N. Cavender St. and 233 Henry St.
• Acceptance of dedication of public right-of-way: 14th St, west of Wisconsin St (Warren & Helen Engstrom)
• Professional services contract: Frontage Road, 500’ north of S. Colorado St. and US 30 (First Group Engineering)
• Tabled discussion: Veteran’s Memorial Parkway update

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and claims, review financial reports, and hear the executive director's report on upcoming March events, including a St. Patrick's Day party and a fundraiser. The agenda is routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2024 regular meeting
• Executive Director's report on St. Patrick's Day Party/Lunch on March 15
• Fundraiser at the Hobart Moose on March 23
• Chamber Expo on March 28
• Approval of claims and financial reports

Economic Development Commission

The Hobart Economic Development Commission is holding a special meeting to elect 2024 officers, approve the agenda, and review minutes from a previous special meeting. They will also discuss old and new business, including the 2023 annual report and a staff report. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.

• Election of 2024 officers
• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2023 special meeting
• Review of 2023 annual report
• Staff report

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Storm Water Management Board is meeting to discuss and consider several items, including a change order for the Main Lift Station and Force Main project, a data release for the 73rd Avenue sewer project, an ordinance update, and addendum requirements for a Duck Creek subaward. The board will also consider auctioning lift station items, wet well cleaning, and approving a storm water bond payment.

• Performance Pipelining Change Order #2 for Main Lift Station & Force Main project
• 73rd Avenue Sewer Project data release
• STW Ordinance Update-Chapter 152
• Addendum requirements for Duck Creek subaward
• Storm Water Bond Payment #45

City Council

The Common Council is meeting in an Executive Session to discuss legal strategy. The discussion is limited to the initiation of, or pending and threatened, litigation.

• Discussion of strategy regarding pending or threatened litigation

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a real estate purchase agreement for 603 S. Wisconsin St. for the Wisconsin St. Bridge project, a request for flashing school-zone lights at 6100 E. 73 Ave., and a request for a crosswalk on Wisconsin Street at the Oak Savannah Trail. Other items include a change order for the 3rd & Center Street project, contract renewal for historic preservation services, and several tree removal requests.

• Real estate purchase: City to buy 603 S. Wisconsin St. from Carol Kraft for bridge project
• Flashing school-zone lights requested at 6100 E. 73 Ave. (John Wood Elementary)
• Crosswalk requested on Wisconsin St. at Oak Savannah Trail
• Change Order #20 for 3rd & Center St. project
• Contract renewal for Historic Preservation Commission professional services with Indiana Landmarks

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several zoning changes, including two second readings for land reclassifications. The body will also review a correction to a previous ordinance and a preliminary plan amendment for the St. Mary Medical PUD.

• Ordinance 2024-05: Change 6.24 acres east of US30 & Colorado St. from B-1 and R-2 to B-3 Zone
• Ordinance 2024-06: Change 4.52 acres at Csokasy Lane and Wisconsin St. from PUD to R-2 Zone
• Ordinance 2024-08: Correct a scrivener's error in Ordinance 2023-06
• Ordinance 2024-09: Amend Preliminary Plan for 5 acres at NE corner of 61st Ave. & Wisconsin St. (St. Mary Medical PUD)
• MS4 Mandated Training for City Officials presentation

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will consider a new business item (HP 24-01) for new signage and paint at Hydrangea House, 220 Main St. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from November 21, 2023, and public comment.

• HP 24-01: New signage and paint for Hydrangea House at 220 Main St.

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will consider approving a revised engagement letter from Baker Tilly for an amendment to the US 30 & 69th Avenue Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. Members will also receive a status report on the TRAX Project and hear engineering project updates. The agenda includes approval of three separate registers of claims: the 2024 regular claims, the 2020 bond claims, and the 2022 Economic Development Revenue Bond claims.

• Approval of revised engagement letter for amendment of US 30 & 69th Avenue TIF (Baker Tilly)
• TRAX Project – status report
• Engineering project updates
• Approval of Register of Claims (2024)
• Approval of 2020 Bond Register of Claims and 2022 Economic Development Revenue Bond Register of Claims

City Council

The Common Council, Plan Commission, and Redevelopment Commission will hold a joint work session. The body will discuss the financial status of major city funds and TIF districts, as well as a proposed amendment to Allocation Area #1.

• Financial status of major city funds
• Financial status of TIF districts
• Proposed amendment of Allocation Area #1 in the US 30 & 69th Avenue Economic Development Area

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Common Council, Plan Commission, and Redevelopment Commission will hold a joint work session to discuss the financial status of the city's major funds and TIF districts, and a proposed amendment of Allocation Area #1 in the US 30 & 69 Avenue Economic Development Area. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discuss financial status of city's major funds
• Discuss financial status of TIF districts
• Discuss proposed amendment of Allocation Area #1 in US 30 & 69 Avenue Economic Development Area

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Storm Water Management Board will meet to discuss and consider several operational items, including a change order for performance pipelining, the GTG 2024 contract, a grant for Duck Creek Phase 2, a task order for outfall inventory, a drainage survey, and a budget revision ordinance. The meeting also includes routine items like election of officers and approval of minutes.

• Performance Pipelining Change Order #2
• GTG 2024 Contract
• Duck Creek Phase 2 Grant - America in Bloom Level 3
• MS4 Requirement, Outfall Inventory - Abonmarche Task Order 2024-1
• Budget Revision Ordinance

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board will conduct a regular meeting including reports from the Director, Plan Commission, Common Council, and School Board. The agenda includes discussion regarding a USFWS Grant for Robinson Lake and consideration for the Park Director.

• USFWS Grant - Robinson Lake
• Consideration for Park Director

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss compensation for the Commission Attorney. The body will also review the hiring process for retiring personnel and the use of a new testing company for promotional exams.

• Wages for Commission Attorney
• Hiring process for retiring personnel
• Testing for promotional exams and selection of a new testing company

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a tabled construction inspection contract for the 61 & Marcella roundabout with Butler, Fairman & Seufert, Inc. New business includes an amendment for short-term engineering services with BF&S, a general services agreement with Abonmarche Consultants, and a NIPSCO request to install two utility poles east of Pavese Park. The board will also vote on an RFP for design/build services for the PCC Building roof replacement, food truck permits for a fundraiser, and several other requests.

• Tabled: Construction inspection contract for 61 & Marcella roundabout with BF&S
• Amendment for short-term general engineering services through April 30, 2024 with BF&S
• General services agreement with Abonmarche Consultants, Inc.
• Request to install 2 utility poles on city parcels east of Pavese Park by NIPSCO
• Request for approval of RFP/advertisement for bids for Design/Build Services for PCC Building roof replacement

City Council

The Hobart Common Council will discuss two zoning amendments and a real estate purchase agreement with Come Alive Family Church. The body is also reviewing budget appropriation transfers and the creation of a new salaried supervisory position.

• Resolution 2024-02: Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Come Alive Family Church
• Ordinance 2024-05: Rezoning 6.24 acres near US30 & Colorado St. from B-1 and R-2 to B-3
• Ordinance 2024-06: Rezoning 4.52 acres at Csokasy Lane and Wisconsin St. from PUD to R-2
• Ordinance 2024-02: Transferring appropriations within the 2024 General Fund for Fire and Law Departments
• Public hearing request to vacate an alley right-of-way south of 37th Ave. & Montgomery St.

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several development proposals, including a Dollar General store at 37th Ave. & Montgomery St., a Tsunami Car Wash near US 30 & Colorado St., and solar panels at St. Mary Medical. They will also consider final plat approvals for four previously tabled subdivisions and a spot subdivision on Hobart Rd. The meeting includes approval of minutes from December and January.

• Public hearing and recommendation on vacating an alley for a proposed Dollar General at 37th Ave. & Montgomery St.
• Public hearing on a 1-lot subdivision for Dollar General #30671 at the same location
• Public hearing to amend PUD and approve site plan for solar panels at St. Mary Medical (Wisconsin St. & 61st Ave.)
• Final plat votes on four tabled subdivisions: Hickory Hollow (67 lots), Quick Run, Redwood-Hobart, and Kapitan's Subdivision
• Public hearing for JRS Spot Subdivision (1 lot) at 126 N. Hobart Rd.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The City of Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals has cancelled its regularly scheduled February 1, 2024, 6:00 p.m. meeting due to lack of business. No items were on the agenda for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board of Directors is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and claims, plus the executive director's report covering a 2023 wrap-up, 2024 discussion, and upcoming events including a Valentine's Day dance and a March fundraiser.

• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2023 regular meeting
• Executive Director's report: 2023 wrap-up and 2024 discussion
• Valentine's Day Dance scheduled for Feb 14
• Fundraiser at the Hobart Moose on Sunday, March 24
• Approval of claims and financial reports on individual fund balances

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Storm Water Management Board is meeting to discuss and consider several infrastructure items, including a change order for the Main Lift Station and Force Main project, a zoning task order for HSD property, and committee recommendations for the Duck Creek Phase 2 project. They will also consider a pump repair, a Nearmap renewal quote, a Cityworks subscription, and a storm water bond payment. The meeting includes routine items like officer elections and approval of minutes.

• Performance Pipelining Change Order #2 for Main Lift Station & Force Main project
• Task Order #6 Zoning & Concept Plan for HSD Property
• 2024 Duck Creek Phase 2 RFQ Committee Recommendation
• Main LS Pump #2 Repair
• Storm Water Bond Payment #44

Board of Public Works and Safety

The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety scheduled for January 17, 2024 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items

City Council

The regular meeting of the Common Council scheduled for January 17, 2024, has been cancelled.

Historic Preservation Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Hobart Historic Preservation Commission on January 16, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2024.

Redevelopment Commission

The Commission will review the TRAX Project status and various grant reports. The meeting includes discussions on TIF settlement comparisons and several registers of claims.

• TRAX Project status report
• Baker Tilly revised engagement letter for US 30 & 69th Avenue TIF amendment
• Education & Workforce Training Grant Report (#4-2023) for Merrillville Community School Corporation
• Education & Workforce Training Grant Report (#4-2023) for School City of Hobart
• Approval of Register of Claims and 2020 Bond Register of Claims

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will meet to address administrative and personnel matters. The body is scheduled to discuss compensation for the Commission Attorney and the start of the hiring process for retiring staff.

• Discussion of wages for Commission Attorney
• Discussion to start hiring process for retiring personnel

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Sanitary District / Storm Water Management Board meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024, has been canceled due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda lists only next resolution numbers for sanitary, storm water, and joint matters, but no substantive actions occurred.

• Meeting canceled for lack of business

Board of Park Commissioners

The Hobart Board of Park Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to elect 2024 officers, approve the agenda, minutes from December 11, 2023, and the register of claims. The meeting also includes reports from the director, plan commission, common council, and school board, with no new or old business listed.

• Election of 2024 officers
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2023
• Approval of register of claims
• Director report
• Plan commission report

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and a site plan for a proposed Tsunami Car Wash. The commission will also vote on final plat approvals for three subdivisions, including the 67-lot Hickory Hollow subdivision. Additionally, the commission will elect officers and consider rescheduling the July meeting.

• Public hearing: Rezone 4.52 acres at Csokasy Ln. & Wisconsin St. from PUD to R-2
• Public hearing: Rezone 6.24 acres near US 30 & Colorado St. from B-1 & R-2 to B-3
• Public hearing: Site plan for a proposed Tsunami Car Wash on the same 6.24-acre parcel
• Final plat vote: Hickory Hollow subdivision — 67 lots on 32.5 acres near 61st Ave. & Arizona St.
• Final plat vote: Quick Run Subdivision — 1 lot on 6 acres at US 30 & Clay St.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider two variance requests from property owner Daniel Caesar for a proposed 24'x30' detached garage at 233 S. Washington St. The board will also elect officers, approve prior minutes, and discuss rescheduling July's meeting.

• Variance to exceed permitted 864sf accessory structure limit by 560sf for a 24'x30' detached garage
• Variance to exceed permitted 2 accessory structures by 2 for the same garage
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2023
• Discussion on rescheduling July's meeting

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a sidewalk waiver for a property on N. Hobart Road, 2024 crossing guard contracts, and an appointment to the Plan Commission. The board will also receive an update on an unsafe building at 4035 Missouri Street.

• Sidewalk waiver request for 667 N. Hobart Rd. (Mark Foreit)
• Consideration of 2024 crossing guard contracts (Chief Ciszewski)
• Appointment to Plan Commission for 2024 (1-year term)
• Update on unsafe building / fine payment status at 4035 Missouri St. (Indiana Land Trust, Ibrahim Yoldash)
• Tabled: Construction inspection contract for 61st Ave & Marcella Roundabout (BF&S)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to conduct organizational business, including the election of leadership and committee appointments. The body will also consider appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Contractor's Board, and the Redevelopment Commission.

• Election of Council President Pro Tempore and Finance Chairman
• Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals (1 member, 4-year term)
• Appointments to the Redevelopment Commission (2 members, 1-year terms)
• Appointment of a Building Trade Representative to the Contractor’s Board
• Resolution 2024-01: Authorizing temporary transfers between funds for cash flow