Hobart public meetings in 2025

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The board adopted Resolution 2025-05, authorizing the transfer of about 2.84 acres to the Hobart Redevelopment Commission. It also approved the commercial terms for a sewer service agreement with Amazon Data Services. Additionally, the board approved the SRF bond claims and disbursements totaling $728,929 and the invoice claims of $407,905.56, and it approved the meeting minutes and agenda.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-05 transferring ~2.84 acres to Redevelopment Commission (4/0)
• Approved commercial terms agreement with Amazon Data Services (4/0)
• Approved SRF Bond Claims & Disbursements totaling $728,929.00 (4/0)
• Approved invoice claims of $407,905.56 (4/0)
• Approved minutes from Dec 9, 2025 (4/0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4/0)

City Council

The Hobart Common Council is meeting in executive session on December 29, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Mayor's Office at City Hall. The sole stated purpose is to have communications with an attorney that are subject to attorney-client privilege, as authorized by state law. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Executive session at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2025
• Location: Mayor's Office, Hobart City Hall, 414 Main Street
• Purpose: attorney-client privileged communications under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(19)

Mayor Josh Huddlestun called the executive session to order at 5:30 p.m. Council members and staff were present. The session was limited to attorney‑client privileged communications, and no other topics were discussed. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. with no decisions made.

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Sanitary and Stormwater District Board meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025, has been cancelled and is expected to be rescheduled for December 30, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to December 30, 2025
• Board members appointed through 2025 and 2026
• City Engineer Alex Metz serving by virtue of position
• Council Representative Mark Kopil serving as ex-officio

City Council

The Hobart Common Council will discuss ordinances regarding ambulance service fees and firefighter sick leave benefits. The meeting agenda also includes a public hearing on an Economic Revitalization Area, which has been postponed.

• Public Hearing: Proposed Economic Revitalization Area (postponed)
• Ordinance 2025-49: Firefighter sick leave benefits amendment
• Ordinance 2025-50: Ambulance fund fee schedule amendment
• Ordinance 2025-51: Community Impact Fund creation
• Council appointments for 2026

The Hobart City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-49 (fire‑fighter sick‑leave benefits) and Ordinance 2025-50 (ambulance fee schedule) on second reading, each with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The council also approved an addendum to the Patriot Park Settlement Agreement, authorizing the mayor to execute the donation pending legal review, again by a 6‑0 vote. A Community Impact Fund was created through Ordinance 2025-51, passed on both first and second readings with unanimous support, and council appointments for 2026 were retained unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Dec 3 2025 meeting (6‑0)
• Approved agenda addition for Patriot Park addendum (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑49 on firefighter sick‑leave benefits (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑50 on ambulance fee schedule (6‑0)
• Approved Addendum to Settlement Agreement for Patriot Park, authorizing mayor to execute (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑51 creating Community Impact Fund, first reading (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑51, second reading (6‑0)
• Retained council appointments for 2026 (6‑0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will decide whether to accept a three‑year agreement with Teamsters Union Local No. 142 (2026‑2029) and an addendum to the existing collective bargaining agreement with Hobart Firefighters Local 1641. It will also review a GIS contract with Geographic Technologies and a professional services agreement with Midwestern Electric, LLC. Additional items include board appointments for 2026 and updates on unsafe building orders for 500 Main St. and 300 W. Old Ridge Rd.

• Acceptance of agreement with Teamsters Union Local No. 142 (Jan 1 2026 – Dec 31 2029)
• Acceptance of addendum to the Hobart Firefighters Local 1641 collective bargaining agreement
• Consideration of GIS contract with Geographic Technologies (Jillian Burton)
• Consideration of Professional Services Agreement with Midwestern Electric, LLC (Kelly Clemens)
• Updates to unsafe building orders for 500 Main St. and 300 W. Old Ridge Rd.

The Board accepted the City’s agreement with Teamsters Union Local 142 covering 2026‑2029. It also approved the firefighters’ collective bargaining addendum, a GIS contract with Geographic Technologies, and a professional services agreement with Midwestern Electric for traffic signal maintenance. Ms. Galka was appointed to the Plan Commission for 2026, and the Board voted to continue status updates on unsafe building orders at 500 Main St. and 300 W. Old Ridge Rd. for the January 21, 2026 meeting.

• Accepted Teamsters Union Local 142 agreement (3-0)
• Accepted firefighters Local 1641 addendum (3-0)
• Approved GIS contract with Geographic Technologies (3-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Midwestern Electric (3-0)
• Appointed Maria Galka to the Plan Commission (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building matter for 500 Main St. to Jan 21, 2026 (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building matter for 300 W. Old Ridge Rd. to Jan 21, 2026 (3-0)
• Accepted K9 Syier into Hobart Police Department (3-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hobart Historic Preservation Commission will meet on December 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall council chambers. The agenda includes standard items such as approval of minutes, agenda amendments, staff comment, and public comment. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed for discussion.

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will discuss several agreements, including the BF&S Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for storm water review and construction compliance monitoring. It will also review the BF&S Preliminary Engineering Agreement for the Southwest Regional Lift Station and Linear Improvements, and a Brickie Bowl Scoping Agreement. The commission will confirm members of the Workforce & Education Grant Committee and reschedule its January and February 2026 meetings due to city holidays.

• Rescheduling of January and February 2026 RDC meeting dates due to City holidays
• Consideration of BF&S Supplemental Agreement No. 1 – storm water review and fill/mass grading construction compliance monitoring
• Consideration of BF&S Preliminary Engineering Agreement – Southwest Regional Lift Station and Linear Improvements
• Consideration of Brickie Bowl Scoping Agreement
• Confirmation of Workforce & Education Grant Committee Members

The Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved a preliminary engineering agreement for the BF&S project, with reimbursement costs capped at $150,000. It also approved a supplemental agreement for the data‑center site (up to $75,380), the Brickie Bowl scoping agreement, and the 2020 Bond Register of Claims ($2,458.91). The commission rescheduled its January and February 2026 meetings and confirmed a new Workforce and Education Grant Committee member. All votes were 4‑0 in favor.

• Approved BF&S preliminary engineering agreement (up to $150,000) (4-0)
• Approved BF&S supplemental agreement No. 1 (up to $75,380) (4-0)
• Approved Brickie Bowl Scoping Agreement (4-0)
• Approved 2020 Bond Register of Claims ($2,458.91) (4-0)
• Approved Register of Claims ($10,121.32) (4-0)
• Rescheduled Jan 19, 2026 meeting to Jan 12 2026 and Feb 16, 2026 meeting to Feb 17 2026 (4-0)
• Confirmed Ms. Clemens as member of Workforce and Education Grant Committee (4-0)
• Approved agenda and meeting minutes (4-0)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Civil Service Fire Commission will meet to approve the agenda, minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting, and the register of claims. Commissioners will consider an email from Union President Sons about promotion qualifications. The board will certify the Engineer Promotion List and discuss the status of the new hire list.

• Certification of the Engineer Promotion List
• Status of the new hire list
• Email from Union President Sons regarding promotion qualifications
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes of November 13, 2025

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary District and Stormwater Management Board will meet to review reports and discuss projects. Key items include a construction grant and a supplemental agreement for the Wisconsin St Bridge.

• 2001 E 73 Rd Avenue septic elimination
• Wisconsin St Bridge - Little Calumet River Basin Construction Grant
• Wisconsin St Bridge - SEH Supplemental Agreement

The board approved the minutes from the November 25 meeting and the agenda for this meeting. It authorized a $10,000 contribution to eliminate a septic system at 2001 E 73rd Avenue. The board also authorized submitting a joint grant application for the Wisconsin Street Bridge replacement and approved a supplemental agreement to amend the SEH demolition contract up to $46,190.

• Approved November 25 minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 contribution for septic elimination at 2001 E 73rd Avenue (4-0)
• Authorized joint grant application for Wisconsin Street Bridge replacement (4-0)
• Approved supplemental agreement and amendment to SEH contract, not-to-exceed $46,190 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Hobart Park and Recreation Board will approve routine agenda items, review reports from the director, plan commission, common council, and school board, and consider a new Festival BOT Scoping Agreement. No minutes were recorded because the prior meeting was canceled. The board will also handle correspondence and the register of claims.

• Festival BOT Scoping Agreement (new business)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of register of claims
• Director report
• Plan commission report

The Board of Park Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They also approved the Register of Claims, which covers items such as blackout blinds and other park expenses, with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved Register of Claims (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a use variance for a food truck. The board will also address a tabled request for a front yard fence variance.

• Public hearing for 3700 Montgomery Street to operate a food truck for one year
• Variance request for 37 N Guyer Street to allow an existing 3-foot wood fence in the front yard
• Approval of the 2026 Meeting Schedule

The Board approved the November 6, 2025 minutes, the 2026 meeting schedule (with the January 1 meeting moved to January 6), and the agenda as presented. It then tabled two variance petitions—one from Zachary Tillman for a front‑yard fence and one from Tara Piontek for a food‑truck use—each by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Nov 6, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule, moving Jan 1 meeting to Jan 6 (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Tabled Zachary Tillman variance petition (3-0)
• Tabled Tara Piontek use variance petition (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Board of Directors for the Maria Reiner Center will meet to review the Executive Director's report and approve claims. Discussions will include 2026 planning and upcoming December events.

• Bake Sale and Christmas Market on December 7
• Christmas Party on December 12
• 2026 memberships starting December 15
• Board sponsor Breakfast on January 13, 2026
• Approval of claims

The board approved the minutes from October 30, 2025 and the meeting agenda unanimously. It voted 6‑0 to keep fees the same for 2026 and to revisit them in 2027. The board also approved $2,144.87 in claims vouchers and accepted the October 2025 financial report showing $151,036.12 in cash and investments.

• Approved October 30, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Kept fees unchanged for 2026, to review for 2027 (6-0)
• Approved claims vouchers totaling $2,144.87 (6-0)
• Approved October 2025 financial report showing $151,036.12 cash (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:10 am (6-0)

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will approve the November 6, 2025 minutes and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. It will review pending subdivision and site‑plan requests, including a 67‑lot subdivision at Hickory Hollow and a 10‑lot Harbor Club Estates subdivision. The commission will consider rezoning a 12.44‑acre parcel at the southeast corner of 10th St. and Lake Park Ave. to a Planned Unit Development. Additional public hearings will be held for a distribution hub on 84th Place and for a RaceTra c subdivision on US 30 and Clay St.

• Rezoning request for 12.44‑acre parcel at SE corner of 10th St. & Lake Park Ave. from R‑1/B‑1 to PUD (Item 7)
• Public hearing for site plan of distribution hub on SE corner of 84th Pl. & Colorado St., 1.80 acres (Item 8)
• Public hearing for RaceTra c plat of subdivision, 1‑lot on SW corner of US 30 & Clay St., 5.23 acres (Item 9)
• Site plan request for addition to Plumbers Local 210 training facility, ~2 acres at 2901 E 83rd Place (Item 10)
• Tabled 67‑lot subdivision proposal for Hickory Hollow NWI, LLC, 32.5 acres near 61st Ave. & Arizona (Item 1)

The Hobart Plan Commission approved several development actions, including a site‑plan approval for RaceTrac’s proposed gas station and a site‑plan for Plumbers Local 210’s training facility addition. It also granted a favorable recommendation to the Common Council for rezoning a 12‑acre parcel to a PUD, and approved street‑light installation in Cressmoor Estates Phase 1. All motions passed unanimously (8‑0).

• Approved agenda amendment, tabling petitions 23‑12, 25‑16, 25‑30A and removing petition 25‑37 (8‑0)
• Approved three‑month extension for preliminary plat approval for Petition 24‑05 (3.5.26) (8‑0)
• Granted site plan approval for Petition 25‑28 (Flores) (8‑0)
• Granted site plan approval for Petition 25‑31 (Ebbert) (8‑0)
• Granted favorable recommendation to Common Council for Petition 25‑35 rezoning to PUD (8‑0)
• Granted preliminary plat approval for Petition 25‑38 (RaceTrac) (8‑0)
• Granted site plan approval for Petition 25‑39 (Plumbers Local 210) (8‑0)
• Approved installation of street lights in Cressmoor Estates Phase 1 (8‑0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will consider new crossing guard contracts for 2025 and 2026. It will vote on Resolution 2025-03 to encumber remaining appropriation balances from 2025. A public hearing will address unsafe building orders for 6895‑6897 Colorado St. and an update will be given for 3161 E 84" PI.

• Consideration of 2025 Crossing Guard Contract (Chief Garrett Ciszewski)
• Consideration of 2026 Crossing Guard Contracts (Chief Garrett Ciszewski)
• Resolution 2025-03: Authorization to encumber remaining 2025 appropriation balances
• Public Hearing: Unsafe Building Order for 6895‑6897 Colorado St.
• Update: Unsafe Building Order for 3161 E 84" PI

The board approved the 2025 crossing guard contract unanimously (3-0) and the 2026 contracts by a 2-0 vote. It adopted Resolution 2025‑03 to allow remaining 2025 appropriation balances to be encumbered (3-0). The unsafe building orders for 6895‑6897 Colorado St. and 3161 E 84 Pl. were postponed to the January 7 2026 meeting for further review. The register of claims and payroll claims was also accepted (3-0).

• Approved 2025 crossing guard contract (3-0)
• Approved 2026 crossing guard contracts (2-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-03 to encumber remaining 2025 appropriation balances (3-0)
• Accepted register of claims and payroll claims (3-0)
• Set unsafe building order for 6895-6897 Colorado St. to Jan 7 2026 meeting and schedule walkthrough (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 3161 E 84 Pl. to Jan 7 2026 meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Hobart Common Council approved Ordinance 2025-44, establishing a Rainy Day Fund to help the city manage future fiscal impacts. It also adopted ordinances on municipal service fees, an employee‑handbook correction, and a budget appropriation transfer, and sent a proposed PUD rezoning back to the Plan Commission for further review. Additionally, the council considered union agreements and an Economic Revitalization Area designation.

• Ordinance 2025-44: Establishes and authorizes a Rainy Day Fund (adopted).
• Ordinance 2025-45: Provides fees and charges for certain municipal services (adopted).
• Ordinance 2025-46: Corrects an example in the employee handbook regarding sick‑leave benefits (adopted).
• Ordinance 2025-47: Transfers appropriations between the Park & Recreation Fund and the Wastewater Improvement Fund (adopted).
• Ordinance 2025-48: Proposes rezoning 12.44 acres SE of 10th St. & Lake Park Ave from B‑1/R‑1 to a PUD; sent back to the Plan Commission for review.

The council approved the November 19 minutes and the meeting agenda unanimously. It adopted two resolutions, including an Economic Revitalization Area designation, and accepted labor agreements with the Teamsters Union and the Firefighters Union. Two ordinances affecting firefighter sick‑leave benefits and ambulance‑fund fees were also approved. All votes were unanimous except one ordinance passed 6‑0.

• Approved November 19 minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-04 to transfer appropriations (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-05 designating an Economic Revitalization Area (7-0)
• Accepted Teamsters Union Local No. 142 agreement (2026‑2029) (7-0)
• Accepted Firefighters Local 1641 addendum for 48/96 shift (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-49 on firefighter sick‑leave benefits (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-50 amending ambulance fee schedule (7-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater Management Board will meet on November 25, 2025. The board will discuss and consider a Long‑Term Maintenance and Operation Agreement with Hobart Owner LLC for the new data center at 61st and Colorado. Additional items include Change Order No. 3 for the 14 Illinois sewer lateral project, equipment repair for the sanitary district, and the Duck Creek Phase 3 proposal. Reports from the city engineer, lift station, and MS4 coordinator will also be reviewed.

• Change Order No. 3: 14 Illinois – Sewer Lateral Linda & Cleveland SSO Elimination Project (discussion/consideration)
• Sanitary District equipment repair (discussion/consideration)
• Duck Creek Phase 3 proposal (discussion/consideration)
• Wessler SWPPP Plan Amendment No. 3 to Task Order No. 1 (discussion/consideration)
• Long‑Term Maintenance and Operation Agreement with Hobart Owner LLC for data center at 61st and Colorado (discussion/consideration)

The board approved the minutes and agenda for the meeting. It adopted Change Order #3 to extend a project without changing cost and tabled a decision on a $27,916.80 backhoe repair. The board also approved a pre‑proposal for Duck Creek Phase 2 and multiple storm‑water contract amendments, including a $60,000 GIS services contract.

• Approved minutes of Oct 28 2025 (5/0)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (5/0)
• Approved Change Order #3 extending project completion date (5/0)
• Tabled decision on $27,916.80 backhoe repair estimate (5/0)
• Approved development and submittal of Duck Creek Phase 2 pre‑proposal (5/0)
• Approved Amendment #3 to Task Order 1 for $7,000 storm‑water plan review (5/0)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Task Order 7 increasing budget by $37,000 for MS4 support (5/0)
• Approved 2026 contract with Geographic Technologies Group up to $60,000 (5/0)

City Council

The Hobart Common Council approved Ordinance 2025-44, establishing a Rainy Day Fund in the municipal code. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-45, setting new fees for certain municipal services, and denied Ordinance 2025-43, rejecting tax anticipation warrants that could have saved up to $180,000 in interest. Additionally, the council transferred appropriations between the Park & Recreation Fund and the Wastewater Improvement Fund and amended the employee handbook via Ordinance 2025-46.

• Ordinance 2025-44: Establishes a Rainy Day Fund for the City of Hobart
• Ordinance 2025-45: Implements new fees and charges for municipal services
• Ordinance 2025-43: Denied tax anticipation warrants, projected $180,000 interest savings
• Ordinance 2025-47: Transfers appropriations between the Park & Recreation Fund and the Wastewater Improvement Fund
• Ordinance 2025-46: Amends a section of the employee handbook

The Common Council adopted Ordinance 2025-44, creating a Rainy Day Fund, with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a correction to the employee handbook (Ordinance 2025-46) and transferred appropriations between the Park & Recreation Fund and the Wastewater Improvement Fund (Ordinance 2025-47), each by 6‑0 votes. The proposed PUD rezoning (Ordinance 2025-48) was sent back to the Plan Commission for further review, also by a 6‑0 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-44 establishing a Rainy Day Fund (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-46 correcting the employee handbook example (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-47 transferring appropriations between two city funds (6-0)
• Sent Ordinance 2025-48 (PUD rezoning) back to the Plan Commission for further review (6-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review several public‑works requests, including a fence in a right‑of‑way at 347 Fox Trail Ct, a street‑light installation in Cressmoor Estates, a change order for the 61st & Marcella roundabout, and a temporary signal design for 8th & Lincoln St. It will also consider a refund request for a building permit, a performance‑bond reduction, a long‑term maintenance and operation agreement for Hobart Owner LLC, and unsafe building orders for 500 Main St. and 300 W. Old Ridge Rd. The Board will sign the subdivision agreement for the 1‑lot Majestic Estates development.

• Request to put fence in right‑of‑way at 347 Fox Trail Ct
• Request for street‑light installation in Cressmoor Estates
• Consideration of Change Order No. 4 for 61st & Marcella roundabout
• Signing of subdivision agreement for Majestic Estates (1‑lot, 0.15 acre)
• Consideration of Long‑Term Maintenance and Operation Agreement for Hobart Owner LLC at 61st & Colorado

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several items, including a fence replacement in the right‑of‑way at 517 W. 7" St., a $33,825 change order for the 61% & Marcella roundabout, and a temporary signal design for 8" & Lincoln. It also approved a performance‑bond reduction for Hawk Crossing/Price Point Builders, the signing of a subdivision plat for Majestic Estates, and a long‑term maintenance agreement for Hobart Owner LLC. Two unsafe‑building matters were continued to the December 17 meeting.

• Approved fence request at 517 W. 7" St. (3-0)
• Approved change order No. 4 for 61% & Marcella roundabout – $33,825.00 (3-0)
• Approved temporary signal design for 8" & Lincoln – $32,200.00 (3-0)
• Approved performance‑bond reduction for Hawk Crossing/Price Point Builders – $23,971.88 (3-0)
• Approved signing of mylars for 1‑lot Majestic Estates subdivision (3-0)
• Approved Long‑Term Maintenance and Operation Agreement for Hobart Owner LLC (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 500 Main St. to Dec 17 meeting, with window installation and walk‑through (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 300 W. Old Ridge Rd. to Dec 17 meeting (3-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hobart Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Nov. 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the previous regular meeting

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will discuss the 2026 Annual Spending Plan and a purchase agreement for Greenwood Terrace. The agenda also includes an update on an agreement with Abonmarche and a presentation on the Economic Development Plan for the I-65 and 37th Avenue area.

• Discussion and possible action on Greenwood Terrace Purchase Agreement
• RDC Annual Spending Plan 2026 – Discussion & Action
• Agreement with Abonmarche - Update
• Presentation of Economic Development Plan for I-65 and 37th Avenue
• 61st Ave & Marcella RAB Improvements - Change Order #4

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission approved the 2026 TIF annual spending plan, adding the Brickie Bowl to capital expenditures (3‑0). It also approved a $33,825 change order for the 61st Ave & Marcella RAB improvements and a register of claims totaling $68,379.28 after deductions (each 3‑0). Additional actions included tabling the Abonmarche Agreement and directing staff to obtain a title report, land survey, and Phase 1 environmental assessment for the Greenwood Terrace purchase (3‑0).

• Approved 2026 TIF annual spending plan with Brickie Bowl inclusion (3‑0)
• Approved Change Order #4 for 61st Ave & Marcella RAB improvements – $33,825 (3‑0)
• Approved Register of Claims – $68,379.28 after deductions (3‑0)
• Approved 2020 Bond Register claim – $3,756.81 (3‑0)
• Tabled Abonmarche Agreement for attorney clarification (3‑0)
• Directed staff to obtain title report, land survey, and Phase 1 environmental assessment for Greenwood Terrace purchase (3‑0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Civil Service Fire Commission will meet to certify the Engineer promotion list. The board will also discuss whether required certifications fall under the commission or the fire chief.

• Certification of the Engineer Promotion List
• Discussion of required certifications authority
• Status of the current new hire list
• Notification of commission charges against two employees

The commission approved its agenda and the September 11 meeting minutes. It authorized Pvt. Ditchcreek to take the current engineer exam and adopted new language defining promotion eligibility. The request for Pvt. Reid to take the exam and the certification of the engineer list were both tabled. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved September 11 minutes (3-0)
• Authorized Pvt. Ditchcreek to take the engineer exam (3-0)
• Adopted new promotion eligibility verbiage (3-0)
• Tabled Pvt. Reid's request to take the engineer exam
• Tabled certification of the engineer list
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary District / Stormwater Management Board scheduled for November 11, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation notice cites a lack of business. No agenda items were presented or decided at this meeting.

Board of Park Commissioners

The Hobart Park and Recreation Board will consider routine approvals, including the meeting agenda, the minutes from the October 13, 2025 regular meeting, and the register of claims. It will also hear reports from the director, the plan commission, the common council, and the school board.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes of Oct. 13, 2025 regular meeting
• Approval of register of claims
• Director report
• Plan commission report

The Hobart Board of Park Commissioners meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025 was canceled. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request to allow fencing in front and secondary yards at 517 W. 7th Street. The board will also discuss the appointment of a new Planning Commission member.

• Public hearing: Developmental Standards Variance for 517 W. 7th Street
• Appointment: Kreg Homoky to the Planning Commission
• Appointment: Stuart Allen to the Planning Commission
• Old Business: Approved a fence variance for 37 N Guyer Street
• Appointment: Chris Kosovich to the Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the October 2, 2025 minutes and the meeting agenda unanimously. It tabled a variance request for 37 N. Guyer Street, effectively denying the request. It approved a fence variance for 517 W. 7th Street within property lines. The Board also moved the January 1, 2026 meeting to January 8, 2026.

• Approve October 2, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approve meeting agenda (5-0)
• Table petition 25-12 (37 N. Guyer St.) – variance denied (6-0)
• Approve petition 25-16 (517 W. 7th St.) – fence within property lines (5-0)
• Reschedule Jan 1, 2026 meeting to Jan 8, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider final plat approvals for multiple tabled subdivisions and site plans. New business includes a public hearing for a residential rezoning and a fill permit request.

• Hickory Hollow: Proposed 67-lot subdivision on 32.5 acres
• Harbor Club Estates Sub: Proposed 10-lot subdivision on 11.4 acres
• 7980 Clay St.: Site plan for an appointment-only car lot with 3 pole barns
• Majestic Estates: Proposed 1-lot subdivision at 13th Pl. and Fleming St.
• Luke Land II: Proposed rezone from B-1 and R-1 to PUD for residential development on 12.44 acres

The commission voted to approve a fill permit for the 168‑acre Hobart Data Center Campus (6 ayes, 1 nay, 2 did not vote). Commissioners also approved an amendment to the fill permit application (9‑0). In addition, the commission granted final plat approval for Petition 25‑34 (9‑0) and issued an unfavorable recommendation for Petition 25‑35 (7‑1‑1).

• Approved Dave Vinzant as vice‑president (9‑0)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (9‑0)
• Approved agenda amendment (9‑0)
• Granted final plat approval for Petition 25‑34 (9‑0)
• Adopted unfavorable recommendation for Petition 25‑35 (7‑1‑1)
• Amended Hobart Data Center Campus fill permit application (9‑0)
• Approved fill permit for Hobart Data Center Campus (6‑1‑2)
• Adjourned meeting (9‑0)

City Council

The Hobart Common Council adopted three ordinances: a temporary loan authority for 2025 expenses, the creation of a Rainy Day Fund, and new fees for municipal services. Council also approved an interlocal agreement with the Town of Merrillville for right‑of‑way acquisition related to a highway roundabout, and transferred police budget appropriations. All items were adopted by unanimous vote.

• Ordinance 2025-43: authorizes temporary loans and tax‑anticipation warrants for 2025 General Fund expenses
• Ordinance 2025-44: establishes a Rainy Day Fund for the City of Hobart
• Ordinance 2025-45: creates fees and charges for certain municipal services
• Interlocal Agreement with Town of Merrillville for ROW acquisition for a roundabout at 69th Avenue and Mississippi Street (no cost to Hobart)
• Ordinance 2025-42: transfers appropriations within the 2025 General Fund to the Police Department and Law Enforcement Training Fund

The Common Council denied Ordinance 2025-43, which would have authorized temporary tax‑anticipation warrants, by a 6‑0 vote. It then approved Ordinance 2025-44, establishing a Rainy Day Fund, also by a 6‑0 vote. Additional actions included approving Ordinance 2025-45 on municipal service fees, the meeting minutes, and the agenda, each unanimously.

• Denied Ordinance 2025-43 (tax anticipation warrants) (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-44 (Rainy Day Fund) (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-45 (fees and charges for municipal services) (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the October 15, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (6-0)
• Incorporated Dr. Brasovan data‑center report into the minutes (6-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety will review a request from Black Sheep Maintenance for a refund of a building permit. The board will also consider accepting a deed of dedication for a right‑of‑way from Federico and Wendy Cedillo. Additionally, the board will receive updates on several unsafe building orders for properties at 3997 W. 37th Ave., 7203 Grand Blvd., 250 E. 10th St., 4 Deep River Dr., and 3161 E. 84th Pl.

• Request for refund of building permit – Black Sheep Maintenance
• Acceptance of deed of dedication for right‑of‑way – Federico & Wendy Cedillo
• Update on unsafe building order – 3997 W. 37th Ave.
• Update on unsafe building order – 7203 Grand Blvd.
• Update on unsafe building order – 250 E. 10th St.

The board approved routine items such as the October 15 minutes, payroll claims, and an agenda amendment. It approved a $217 refund to Black Sheep Maintenance and accepted a deed of dedication for 73" Ave. The board awarded the demolition contract for the garage at 33 N. Colorado to Hamady’s Services for $7,275. All motions passed unanimously (3-0).

• Accepted minutes of Oct 15, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved register of claims and payroll claims (3-0)
• Approved agenda amendment adding demolition quotes for 33 N. Colorado (3-0)
• Approved $217 refund to Black Sheep Maintenance (3-0)
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for Right-of-Way at 73" Ave (3-0)
• Removed unsafe building order for 3997 W. 37" Ave contingent on $1,000 fine payment (3-0)
• Ordered demolition on 7203 Grand Blvd., to solicit bids and share with owner (3-0)
• Awarded demolition contract for 33 N. Colorado garage to Hamady’s Services for $7,275 (3-0)

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Board of Directors will meet to review the Executive Director's report and financial reports. The body will also consider the approval of claims and minutes from the September 25, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of September 25, 2025, meeting minutes
• Executive Director's report including Health Fair recap and upcoming events
• Approval of claims
• Financial reports

The Maria Reiner Center Board approved the meeting minutes and agenda unanimously. They authorized the executive director to purchase new staff and lab computers by year‑end. The board also approved vouchers totaling $4,397.17 and confirmed a cash and investment balance of $146,574.79 for September 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 9:29 am.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of staff and lab computers (7-0)
• Approved vouchers totaling $4,397.17 with changes (7-0)
• Approved September 2025 cash and investment balance of $146,574.79 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:29 am (7-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater Management Board will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting and adopt the agenda. Members will hear reports from the city engineer, lift station, sanitary district, and stormwater district. The board will discuss several engineering items, including RFPs LS #15 and LS #18, Abonmarche Task Order #8, and BF&S on‑call services for flow monitoring standards. Finally, the board will vote on approval of stormwater bond disbursements.

• Approval of minutes of October 14, 2025
• Discussion of RFP – LS #15 and LS #18 Engineering Assessment
• Abonmarche Task Order #8 – Waste Treatment Plant As‑Built
• BF&S On‑Call Services – Development of Flow Monitoring Standards
• Approval & stormwater bond disbursements

The board approved the October financial invoice claims of $1,008,789.47 and the SRF bond claims totaling $1,124,004.00. It also authorized the issuance of an RFP for safety upgrades to Lift Stations 15 and 18, a task order for as‑built drawings of the former wastewater plant, and a task order to develop city flow‑monitoring standards. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October invoice claims ($1,008,789.47) (4‑0)
• Approved SRF bond claims ($1,124,004.00) (4‑0)
• Approved issuance of RFP for Lift Stations 15 & 18 (4‑0)
• Approved Task Order No. 8 with Abonmarche for as‑built drawings (up to $15,600) (4‑0)
• Approved Task Order with BF&S to develop flow‑monitoring standards (up to $9,420) (4‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 14, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (4‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4‑0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or hearings are listed for decision or discussion.

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will elect officers and discuss a purchase agreement for Greenwood Terrace. The agenda also includes updates on the Route 6 TIF District and a general service agreement with Abonmarche.

• Election of RDC Officers
• Consideration of Greenwood Terrace Purchase Agreement
• Route 6 TIF District Update
• General Service Agreement with Abonmarche
• Extension for Workforce and Education Grant Deadline

The Redevelopment Commission elected Kelly Clemens as Vice President and Mark Kara as Secretary, each by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The commission unanimously approved the Greenwood Terrace purchase agreement, allowing it to be signed. It also approved a general service agreement with Abonmarche, contingent on final legal review, and extended the Workforce and Education Grant application deadline to November 29, 2025 with the approval deadline moved to January 10, 2026.

• Elected Kelly Clemens as Vice President (5-0)
• Elected Mark Kara as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved Greenwood Terrace purchase agreement (5-0)
• Approved General Service Agreement with Abonmarche, pending legal review (5-0)
• Extended Workforce and Education Grant application deadline to Nov 29, 2025 and approval deadline to Jan 10, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved September 29 minutes (5-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety will review several public requests and contracts. Items include a request for speed bumps at 931 State Street, a building permit refund request from Coast to Coast Exteriors, and a fireworks contract with FO] LLC. The board will also receive an update on an unsafe building order for 3997 W. 37" Ave. Additionally, two mayoral appointments for four‑year terms are noted.

• Consideration of fireworks contract with FO] LLC
• Request for speed bumps at 931 State St.
• Request for building permit refund from Coast to Coast Exteriors
• Update on unsafe building order for 3997 W. 37" Ave.
• Mayoral appointments of Maria Galka and Deborah Longer

The Board approved the fireworks contract with FOI LLC, approved a $158 building‑permit refund for 1027 W. 38" Ave., and voted to increase after‑school patrols and revisit speed‑bump options in the spring. It also approved the tree‑planting request for 36 E 3 St. pending arborist approval and set a follow‑up on the unsafe building at 3997 W. 37" Ave. for the November 5 meeting.

• Approved Fireworks Contract with FOI LLC (3-0)
• Approved building permit refund of $158 for 1027 W. 38" Ave. (3-0)
• Approved increase in after‑school patrols and spring revisit of speed‑bump study (3-0)
• Approved tree‑planting request for 36 E 3 St., contingent on arborist/homeowner decision (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 3997 W. 37" Ave. to Nov 5 meeting with fine payment and inspection (3-0)
• Approved Register of Claims and Payroll Claims (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Accepted minutes of Oct 1, 2025 meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Hobart City Council will discuss an interlocal agreement with the Town of Merrillville. It will vote on Ordinance 2025-41, which amends salaries for city officers and employees for fiscal year 2026. It will also consider Ordinance 2025-42, which transfers appropriations within the 2025 General Fund for the Police Department and the Law Enforcement Training Fund. Additional items include routine agenda approval and a Halloween trick‑or‑treat announcement.

• Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Merrillville
• Ordinance 2025-41: amendment of city officer and employee salaries for FY 2026
• Ordinance 2025-42: transfer of appropriations for Police Department and Law Enforcement Training Fund
• Approval of meeting agenda
• Halloween Trick‑or‑Treat hours announcement (Oct 31, 5 – 8 PM)

The Hobart Common Council voted 7-0 to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Merrillville for a highway improvement project involving right‑of‑way acquisitions. The council also approved Ordinance 2025‑41 to correct salary line items and Ordinance 2025‑42 to transfer appropriations within the 2025 budget, each by a 7-0 vote. The meeting’s agenda and the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting were likewise approved unanimously.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Town of Merrillville (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-41 first reading (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-41 second reading (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-42 first reading (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-42 second reading (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 1, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved agenda for October 15, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater Management Board will meet in executive session on October 14, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hobart City Hall. The session is called under Indiana Code 5‑14‑1.5‑61(b)(2)(B) to discuss strategy regarding the initiation of litigation or any pending or threatened litigation. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discussion of strategy for initiating or responding to pending or threatened litigation

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a new fee schedule for property owners and developers. The board will also discuss an updated 2025 Storm Water Manual and the purchase of a Vactor truck.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 2025-04 regarding stormwater permitting, inspection, and enforcement fees
• Discussion and consideration of the 2025 updated Storm Water Manual
• Discussion and consideration of Vactor truck purchase and payment
• Discussion and consideration of bid documents for the County Line Culvert

The board unanimously approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and the amended agenda. It adopted Resolution 2025-04 establishing a new fee schedule for owners and developers related to stormwater permitting and enforcement. The board also approved the 2025 stormwater manual update and authorized payment of $689,590.00 for a new Vactor truck. Finally, it approved issuing bid documents for the County Line Culvert replacement project.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved amended meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04 new stormwater fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved update to 2025 stormwater manual (5-0)
• Approved payment of $689,590.00 for new Vactor truck (5-0)
• Approved issuance of bid documents for County Line Culvert replacements (5-0)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Hobart Park and Recreation Board will approve the meeting agenda, the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting, and the register of claims. It will receive reports from the director, the plan commission, the common council, and the school board. New business includes discussion of the current park fees for 2025 and a uniform and apparel policy.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of register of claims
• Discussion of Current Fees 2025
• Uniform and Apparel Policy

The Hobart Park Commissioners approved the agenda, minutes, and register of claims. They voted to keep the 2025 fee schedule unchanged and to adopt a written uniform and apparel policy. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes (3-0)
• Approved register of claims (3-0)
• Approved current 2025 fee schedule, keeping rates unchanged (3-0)
• Approved uniform and apparel policy (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Civil Service Fire Commission will approve its agenda, the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, and the register of claims. It will hear a discussion by Chief Lopez on establishing an engineer position. The meeting will also include committee reports, announcements, and adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of register of claims
• Discussion by Chief Lopez on establishing an engineer position
• Announcements

The commission approved its agenda and September 11 minutes. It voted to adopt the non‑supervisory Engineer rank for fire staff. The secretary will add the $2,300.75 pre‑employment physical cost to new‑hire letters, and the commission will retain an attorney after the contract is signed. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (2-0)
• Approved September 11 minutes (2-0)
• Adopted non‑supervisory Engineer rank (2-0)
• Secretary to include $2,300.75 physical cost in new‑hire form letter
• Commissioner Mosqueda to sign attorney contract; commission will have an attorney
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several developmental standards variances for residential properties. The meeting includes a new public hearing regarding fencing materials and the resolution of tabled requests.

• Variance request for 37 N Guyer Street to allow an existing 3’ wood fence in the front yard
• Variance request for 246 N Rush Court to exceed permitted driveway width by 12’
• Public hearing for 1680 E 10th Street to replace wood fence with 42” high-tensile wire fencing

The Board approved variance petitions 25-13, 25-14, and 25-15, each by a 4‑0 vote. Petition 25-13 permits a driveway width 12 feet wider than the 30‑foot limit. Petitions 25-14 and 25-15 allow replacement of front‑yard fences at 1680 E 10th Street. The board also tabled petition 25-12 concerning a front‑yard fence for Zachary Tillman.

• Approved variance petition 25-13 for driveway width increase (4-0)
• Approved variance petition 25-14 to replace front‑yard wood fence (4-0)
• Approved variance petition 25-15 to replace fence with 42" high‑tensile wire (4-0)
• Tabled petition 25-12 regarding front‑yard fence for Zachary Tillman (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will review several pending subdivision and site‑plan applications, most of which are tabled for further action. Items include a 67‑lot Hickory Hollow subdivision, a 1‑lot Quick Run subdivision, and a 1‑lot Flores subdivision. A new public hearing will be held for the proposed 10‑lot Harbor Club Estates subdivision on the SE corner of Lake Park Ave. and Harbor Club Dr. The commission will also consider a site‑plan addition at 9521 E Ridge Rd. and a 1‑lot Majestic Estates subdivision.

• 23-12 Hickory Hollow NWI – 67‑lot subdivision on 32.5 acres, zoned R‑1 & R‑3, tabled
• 23-26A Quick Run – 1‑lot subdivision on 6 acres at 3225 Hart St., zoned B‑3, tabled
• 24-05 Flores – 1‑lot subdivision on 1.6 acres at 126 N. Hobart Rd., zoned B‑3, tabled
• 25-30A Harbor Club Estates – 10‑lot subdivision on 11.4 acres at SE corner of Lake Park Ave. & Harbor Club Dr., zoned PUD, public hearing
• 25-33 Pete Andreou/Family Express – site‑plan for a 20’x52’ addition at 9521 E Ridge Rd., zoned B‑3

The commission granted a site plan for a 1,000‑sq‑ft addition at 9521 B Ridge Rd., contingent on drainage calculations, a new sidewalk, and utility verification (8‑0). It also approved a preliminary plat for a 1‑lot subdivision at 134 PL & Fleming St., requiring a construction driveway (8‑0). All other petitions were either tabled, removed, or denied with unanimous votes.

• Approved site plan for Petition 25-33 (Family Express addition) (8-0)
• Approved preliminary plat approval for Petition 25-34 (Majestic Estates) (8-0)
• Tabled Petition 23-12 (Hickory Hollow subdivision) (8-0)
• Removed Petition 23-264 (Quick Run subdivision) (8-0)
• Tabled Petition 24-05 (IRS Spot subdivision) (8-0)
• Tabled Petition 25-16 (Winter’s resubdivision) (8-0)
• Tabled Petition 28-28 (Site plan) (8-0)
• Tabled Petition 25-38A (Harbor Club Estates) (8-0)

City Council

The Hobart City Council will consider several ordinances, including a budget appropriations and tax‑rate ordinance for 2026, a zoning amendment that changes an expired PUD zone to an R‑1 residential classification for an 11.4‑acre site at the SE corner of Lake Park Ave and Harbor Club Drive, a vacating of an un‑improved platted right‑of‑way in the Ewen Farm Subdivision, and a transfer of appropriations between the MVH Fund and the General Fund for sanitation and recycling. An update on the Brickie Bowl Project will also be presented.

• Ordinance 2025‑34: Appropriations and tax rates for the 2026 budget
• Ordinance 2025‑36: Amend zoning by converting an expired PUD zone to R‑1 for 11.4 acres at SE corner of Lake Park Ave & Harbor Club Drive (Harbor Club Partners LLC)
• Ordinance 2025‑37: Vacate an un‑improved platted right‑of‑way on Lots 1‑2 of the Ewen Farm Subdivision (Hobart Devco LLC)
• Ordinance 2025‑39: Transfer appropriations within the 2025 budget between the MVH Fund and General Fund for sanitation and recycling departments
• Update on the Brickie Bowl Project (Board of Trustees)

The Hobart Common Council approved the September 17 minutes and added Ordinance 2025-40 to the agenda. It adopted Ordinance 2025-34 for the 2026 budget, changed a PUD zone to R‑1 zoning, vacated a platted right‑of‑way, transferred appropriations within the 2025 budget, and approved the Economic Development Department reorganization ordinance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 17 minutes (7-0)
• Added Ordinance 2025-40 to agenda (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-34 (2026 budget appropriations) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-36 (zoning change to R‑1) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-37 (vacated platted ROW) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-39 (transfer appropriations within 2025 budget) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-40 (Economic Development Dept reorganization) (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review a request to plant a tree in an easement at 36 E 3rd St. and a request to remove a tree at 340 S. Wabash St. It will also consider proposed amendments to the Hobart Soccer lease and the Hobart Pop Warner lease. Additionally, the meeting will provide updates on unsafe building orders for several properties, including 7203 Grand Blvd, 3997 W. 37th Ave., 250 E. 10th St., 4 Deep River Dr., 3161 E 84th Pl., and 300 W. Old Ridge Rd.

• Request to plant tree in easement at 36 E 3rd St.
• Request to remove tree at 340 S. Wabash St.
• Amendment to Hobart Soccer lease
• Amendment to Hobart Pop Warner lease
• Updates on unsafe building orders for multiple addresses

The board accepted the September 17 minutes, approved the register of claims and the meeting agenda, and removed a tree‑removal request. It approved amendments to the Hobart Soccer and Pop Warner leases. Several unsafe building orders were continued to future dates.

• Accepted September 17 minutes (3-0)
• Approved register of claims and payroll claims (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Removed request for tree removal at 340 S. Wabash St. (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Hobart Soccer Lease and Hobart Pop Warner Lease (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 7203 Grand Blvd. to Nov 5, fence stays (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 3997 W. 37th Ave. to Oct 15 (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 250 E. 10 St. to Nov 5 (3-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will hold a public hearing and determine the successful offeror for the Brickie Bowl Redevelopment Project's Build, Operate, Transfer RFPQ. The body will also consider engineering support for data development and planning.

• Award of Brickie Bowl Redevelopment Project BOT RFPQ
• Public hearing for Brickie Bowl Redevelopment Project
• Consideration of Task Order 2 for Engineering Support for Data Development/Planning
• Approval of Register of Claims
• Approval of 2020 Bond Register of Claims

The commission unanimously approved 523 Development to design the Brickie Bowl improvements after staff recommendation. It also approved Task Order 2 for engineering support, the Register of Claims totaling $44,757.50, and the amended 2020 Bond Register of Claims with a $509.51 reimbursement. No public comments were received on the Brickie Bowl proposal.

• Approved 523 Development for Brickie Bowl project (4-0)
• Approved Task Order 2 for engineering support (4-0)
• Approved Register of Claims totaling $44,757.50 (4-0)
• Approved amended 2020 Bond Register of Claims with $509.51 reimbursement (4-0)
• Adopted agenda for the special meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 18, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board will approve minutes from the August 28 meeting, claims, and the executive director's report, which includes updates on upcoming events like the Christmas Market and Veteran's Day Luncheon.

• Approval of August 28, 2025 minutes
• Approval of claims
• Executive Director's report: Health Fair update (Oct. 17)
• Veteran's Day Luncheon on Nov. 13
• Christmas Market Bake Sale on Dec. 7

The Maria Reiner Center Board approved the minutes from the August 28 meeting and the agenda for this session. They accepted $5,438.13 in vouchers and approved the August financial report indicating $155,674.90 in cash and investments. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Accepted vouchers totaling $5,438.13 (6-0)
• Approved August 2025 financial report showing $155,674.90 cash and investments (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:28 am (6-0)

Contractor's Licensing Board and Registration

The Contractor's Licensing Board meeting scheduled for SEPTEMBER 24,N,2025 was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of new business items. The next meeting is set for JANUARY 28, 2026.

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will discuss infrastructure projects and equipment leases. The meeting includes a public hearing notice regarding a proposed new schedule of fees for the Stormwater District.

• Public Hearing Notice on Proposed New Schedule of Fees for Stormwater District
• Discussion of Linda & Cleveland SSO Elimination Project
• Consideration of WW Billing Folder Inserter lease
• Discussion on purchase of Mobile Generator for lift stations
• Discussion regarding Cressmoor Trailer Park-Satellite Users and Multi-Unit Housing

The board approved several financial items, including $998,850 in stormwater bond claims for October 2025. It also approved $452,557.55 in September invoice claims, a $33,056.10 stormwater bond disbursement, and a three‑year lease for a wastewater billing folder inserter machine at $649.04 per month. Additional actions included purchasing two pressure gauges for $2,650, authorizing a public hearing notice for new stormwater permit rates, and approving the meeting minutes and agenda.

• Approved $998,850 SRF bond claims (interest & debt services) (5-0)
• Approved $452,557.55 September invoice claims (5-0)
• Approved $33,056.10 Storm Water Bond Disbursement #58 (5-0)
• Approved three‑year lease for billing folder inserter machine at $649.04/month (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two pressure gauges for $2,650 (5-0)
• Authorized publication of public hearing notice for new stormwater permit rates (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 9, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)

City Council

The Hobart Common Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances. Ordinance 2025‑36 proposes changing an expired PUD zone to an R‑1 residential classification for an 11.4‑acre parcel at the southeast corner of Lake Park Avenue and Harbor Club Drive owned by Harbor Club Partner’s LLC. Ordinance 2025‑34 addresses appropriations and tax rates for the 2026 budget, while Ordinance 2025‑38 transfers funds between the Park and Recreation Fund and the Park District Program Fund. Ordinance 2025‑37 seeks to vacate an unimproved platted right‑of‑way on Lots 1 and 2 of the Ewen Farm Subdivision, petitioned by Hobart Devco LLC.

• Ordinance 2025‑34 – Appropriations and tax rates for the 2026 budget
• Ordinance 2025‑36 – Rezone 11.4 acres at SE corner of Lake Park Ave & Harbor Club Dr from expired PUD to R‑1 (Harbor Club Partner’s LLC)
• Ordinance 2025‑37 – Vacate unimproved platted right‑of‑way on Lots 1‑2, Ewen Farm Subdivision (Hobart Devco LLC)
• Ordinance 2025‑38 – Transfer appropriations between the Park and Recreation Fund and the Park District Program Fund

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-36, changing an expired PUD zone to an R-1 residential classification at the SE corner of Lake Park Ave and Harbor Club Drive (11.4 acres). They also approved Ordinance 2025-37 to vacate a platted right-of-way on Lots 1 and 2 of the Ewen Farm Subdivision, contingent on the city receiving a similar-sized land dedication for utilities. Ordinance 2025-38 transferring appropriations between the Park and Recreation Fund and the Park District Program Fund was adopted on both first and second readings. The meeting also approved the prior minutes, agenda, a motion to suspend rules for the emergency second reading, and then adjourned.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-36 zoning amendment (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-37 right-of-way vacate, contingent on land dedication (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-38 fund transfer on first reading (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-38 on second reading (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 3, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Suspended rules, declared emergency, proceeded with second reading of Ordinance 2025-38 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety will discuss several project updates, including unsafe building orders and multiple service requests. Items include a driveway widening at 163 Pembroke E., a tree‑planting request at 36 E 3" St., a demolition bid solicitation at 33 N Colorado St., a change order for an EECBG street‑light grant, a supplemental agreement for Cressmoor Estates inspections, a Lidar professional services agreement with First Group Engineering, and the signing of a 0.54‑acre, two‑lot subdivision (Harbor Club Partner’s Addition) near Lake Park Ave. and Shore Side Drive.

• Signing of Mylars: 2‑lot Subdivision (Harbor Club Partner’s Addition), 0.54 acres near N. Lake Park Ave. & Shore Side Drive
• Request to widen driveway apron from 18’ to 30’ at 163 Pembroke E.
• Request to solicit bids for demolition at 33 N Colorado St.
• Consideration of Change Order for EECBG Street Light Grant
• Professional Services Agreement for Lidar (PASER Rating) with First Group Engineering

The board approved a request to widen a driveway apron at 163 Pembroke East. It also approved contracts for demolition bids, a street‑light grant change order, a construction‑inspection supplemental agreement, and a $57,200 Lidar PASER rating agreement. Additionally, the board signed off on a two‑lot subdivision and issued a demolition order for 3950 Alabama Street unless a licensed contractor contract is provided by September 19, 2025. Several other items were tabled or removed from the agenda.

• Approved widening driveway apron from 18’ to 30’ at 163 Pembroke E. (3-0)
• Approved solicitation of bids for demolition of garage at 33 N. Colorado St. (3-0)
• Approved zero‑dollar Change Order for EECBG Street Light Grant extending completion to November (3-0)
• Approved zero‑dollar Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for Cressmoor Estates construction inspections (3-0)
• Approved Lidar (PASER Rating) agreement with First Group Engineering for $57,200.00 (3-0)
• Approved signing of mylars for 2‑lot subdivision (Harbor Club Partner’s Addition) (3-0)
• Issued demolition order for 3950 Alabama St. unless licensed contractor contract by Sep 19 2025 (3-0)
• Tabled unsafe building order for 7203 Grand Blyd. to Oct 1 2025 (3-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hobart Historic Preservation Commission will meet on September 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda consists of standard items such as approval of minutes, acceptance of agenda amendments, and a public comment period. No new or old business items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the previous regular meeting
• Acceptance, additions or amendments to agenda
• Public comment period

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission's regularly scheduled meeting on September 15, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. was cancelled. The cancellation was noted as due to lack of business. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Civil Service Fire Commission will consider amending suspension rules and discussing an engineer position. The meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025.

• Proposal to amend suspension rule to allow Fire Chief discretion
• Discussion on establishing an engineer position starting Jan 1, 2026
• Approval of minutes from July 10th meeting
• Appointment of Rod Mosqueda to Fire Commission
• Appointment of Rich St. Meyer to Fire Commission

The commission approved its agenda, accepted the July 10 minutes, and appointed Ryan Maloney as commission secretary. It certified the new‑hire candidate list and adopted two personnel rule changes: allowing the fire chief to set trade‑time suspension lengths (up to one year) and requiring current Indiana state certification for any listed certification requirement. The commission also created a committee, chaired by Commissioner Pouch, to develop a new Engineer position.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved July 10 minutes (3-0)
• Accepted Secretary Taylor resignation (3-0)
• Appointed Ryan Maloney as Commission Secretary (3-0)
• Certified new hire candidate list (3-0)
• Amended trade‑time suspension rule to allow chief discretion (3-0)
• Created committee chaired by Commissioner Pouch to develop Engineer position (3-0)
• Changed rules to require current Indiana State certification (3-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The board will review several infrastructure projects, including a county line culvert replacement, Cleveland sanitary repairs, and replacements of the main lift station roof and utility pole. They will also consider an engagement letter for legal representation. No formal decisions are indicated; items are listed for discussion.

• County Line Culvert Replacement – discussion/consideration
• Cleveland Sanitary Repair – discussion/consideration
• Main Liftstation Roof Replacement – discussion/consideration
• Main Liftstation Utility Pole Replacement – discussion/consideration
• Engagement Letter for Legal Representation – discussion/consideration

The board approved the August 26 minutes and the amended agenda. It rejected the $249,753.00 bids for the County Line Culvert to re‑evaluate the scope. It approved soliciting quotes for spot repairs on Cleveland Avenue and Lillian Street, and approved soliciting design proposals for replacing Lift Station #18. It also approved a $24,670 roof repair and a $7,381 utility‑pole replacement.

• Approved August 26 minutes (4/0)
• Approved agenda amendment to add Lift Station #18 discussion (4/0)
• Rejected County Line Culvert bids to re‑evaluate project (4/0)
• Approved soliciting quotes for spot repairs on Cleveland Ave and Lillian St (4/0)
• Approved soliciting design proposals for Lift Station #18 replacement (4/0)
• Approved roof replacement at main lift station for $24,670.00 (4/0)
• Approved utility‑pole replacement by Austgen Electric for $7,381.00 (4/0)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Hobart Park and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes from the August 11 meeting, hear reports from city departments, and conduct new business including a public hearing on the Festival Park Improvement Project. The board will also consider the 2025 Park Bond Term and accept a donation for sand at Robinson Lake Park.

• Public hearing and potential award of Public-Private BOT Agreement for Festival Park Improvement Project
• Consideration of 2025 Park Bond Term
• Acceptance of Zeta Allen’s donation check for sand at Robinson Lake Park

The board accepted the recommendation to award the Festival Park Improvement contract to 523 Development with a unanimous vote (4-0). It also approved a five‑year term for the 2025 park bond, again unanimously (4-0). Earlier agenda items—including the agenda, minutes, and register of claims—were approved without opposition. A $1,000 donation for sand at Robinson Lake Park was received.

• Award Festival Park Improvement contract to 523 (4-0)
• Approve 5-year park bond term (4-0)
• Approve agenda (4-0)
• Approve minutes (4-0)
• Approve register of claims (4-0)
• Accept $1,000 donation for sand at Robinson Lake Park

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review several subdivision plats and site plans. Key items include a request to rezone 11.4 acres from PUD to R-1 and a recommendation for a right-of-way vacation to support a data center development.

• Rezone request for 11.4 acres at Lake Park Ave. & Harbor Club Dr. from PUD to R-1
• Proposed 10-lot subdivision (Harbor Club Estates Sub) at Lake Park Ave. & Harbor Club Dr.
• Recommendation to vacate 1,545'x80' of platted ROW for a data center south of 61st Ave. & Arizona St.
• Site plan for a 70'x110' storage building at SW corner of Colorado St. & 83rd Pl.
• Site plan for an appointment-only car lot with 3 pole barns at 7980 Clay St.

The commission approved a final plat for Petition 25‑26 (Harbor Club Partner’s Add.) and gave a favorable recommendation to the Common Council to rezone the Harbor Club Estates area from PUD to R‑1. It also approved a site plan for Patriot Truss storage building (Petition 25‑29) and a preliminary plat for a 10‑lot subdivision (Petition 25‑30A). Several other subdivision petitions (23‑12, 23‑264, 24‑05, 25‑16) were tabled, deferring their approvals. All votes were unanimous (7‑0).

• Granted final plat approval for Petition 25‑26 (Harbor Club Partner’s Add.) (7‑0)
• Granted site plan approval for Patriot Truss storage building, Petition 25‑29 (7‑0)
• Favorable recommendation to Common Council for rezoning Harbor Club Estates from PUD to R‑1, Petition 25‑30 (7‑0)
• Granted preliminary plat approval for 10‑lot subdivision, Petition 25‑30A (7‑0)
• Tabled final plat approval for Hickory Hollow subdivision, Petition 23‑12 (7‑0)
• Tabled final plat approval for Quick Run subdivision, Petition 23‑264 (7‑0)
• Tabled final plat approval for JRS Spot subdivision, Petition 24‑05 (7‑0)
• Tabled preliminary plat approval for Winter’s Resubdivision, Petition 25‑16 (7‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals held a regular meeting on September 4, 2025, to review two public hearing requests for developmental standards variances. The board approved both petitions after discussion.

• Approved 3-foot wood fence variance at 37 N Guyer Street
• Approved 12-foot driveway width variance at 246 N Rush Court

The board approved the minutes from August 7, 2025 and the amended agenda. Both variance petitions—Petition 25-12 for a front‑yard fence and Petition 25-13 for a wider driveway—were tabled, with each motion passing unanimously (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Approved minutes of August 7, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Tabled Petition 25-13 (driveway variance) (4-0)
• Tabled Petition 25-12 (front‑yard fence variance) (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Common Council will hold second readings for several ordinances regarding city employee, police, fire, and elected official salaries for 2026. The body will also consider a new ordinance for 2026 budget appropriations and tax rates.

• Ordinance 2025-34: Appropriations and Tax Rates for the 2026 Budget
• Ordinance 2025-27: Zoning change from PUD to new PUD at 475 E from N. Lake Park Ave & Shore Side Dr
• Ordinance 2025-28: Zoning change from R-3 to M-1 at SE corner of 61 Ave & Colorado St.
• Ordinance 2025-25: Approval of bonds for the Festival Park Project
• Ordinance 2025-35: Amendments to Employee Handbook regarding vacation, personal, and sick leave

The council approved a series of ordinances, including bond financing for the Festival Park project and multiple salary adjustments for city employees, elected officials, police and fire personnel. It also changed the zoning of a 0.54‑acre Harbor Club parcel to a new PUD classification and rezoned a 400.07‑acre site at the SE corner of 61st Ave. and Colorado St. to an M‑1 zone limited to data‑center use. The 2026 budget appropriations and tax rates ordinance was passed on first reading, with a public hearing set for September 17. An amendment to the employee handbook regarding vacation scheduling for 12‑hour shift officers was adopted.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-25 approving Festival Park bonds (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-27 amending PUD zone for Harbor Club Partner’s LLC (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-28 amending R‑3 to M‑1 zone, limited to data‑center use (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-29 fixing salaries of city officers and employees for FY 2026 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-30 fixing salaries of police sworn personnel for FY 2026 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-34 appropriations and tax rates for 2026 budget (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-35 amending employee handbook vacation provisions (6-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to award a bid for roundabout improvements and review a maintenance bond release. The board will also receive updates on six unsafe building orders.

• Award of bid for roundabout improvements at 61st & Wisconsin and 69th & Colorado
• Request for release of maintenance bond for Atkore/Becknell at 2400 E 69th Ave.
• Unsafe building order update for 3161 E. 84th PL
• Unsafe building order update for 7203 Grand Blvd.
• Unsafe building order updates for 801 W. 8th St., 4 Deep River Dr., 3997 W. 37th Ave., and 250 E. 10 St.

The Board approved several routine items unanimously, including the meeting minutes, claims register, agenda amendment, and a maintenance bond release. It awarded the roundabout improvement contract for 61st Ave, Wisconsin St, and Colorado St to Gariup for $327,500. A resident’s request to place a dumpster on 212 S. Delaware for three days was also approved. Eight unsafe building orders were deferred to future meetings.

• Accepted August 20 & 25 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved register of claims and payroll claims (3‑0)
• Approved agenda amendment adding dumpster request (3‑0)
• Released maintenance bond for Atkore/Becknell at 2400 E 69th Ave (3‑0)
• Awarded roundabout improvements contract to Gariup for $327,500 (3‑0)
• Approved placement of dumpster in roadway at 212 S. Delaware for 3 days (3‑0)
• Deferred unsafe building order for 3161 E 84th Pl to Oct 1, 2025 (3‑0)
• Deferred unsafe building order for 7203 Grand Blvd to Sep 17, 2025 (3‑0)

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from July 31, 2025, and review financial reports and claims. The Executive Director will provide updates on upcoming September events and the Book Barn and Market on 2nd.

• Approval of claims
• Financial reports
• Update on Book Barn and Market on 2nd
• September 8 Car Show and September 19 Jan Lawrence Annual Picnic
• October 17 Health Fair update

The board approved the minutes from July 31, 2025 and the meeting agenda. It accepted claim vouchers totaling $3,821.02 and approved the financial report for June 2025 showing $161,980.09 in cash and investments. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 31, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $3,821.02 (8-0)
• Approved June 2025 financial report showing $161,980.09 cash and investments (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will review financial reports and engineer updates. The body is considering several infrastructure projects and equipment acquisitions for the city's utility systems.

• Linda & Cleveland SSO Elimination Project
• 61st Avenue Sanitary Sewer As-Builts
• Flow Monitoring Agreement with BF&S
• Financing options for a new Vactor Truck
• Storm Water Permit Application process and fees

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting and the amended agenda. It authorized a $8,935 task order for sanitary sewer as‑builts on 61st Avenue and a $163,385 flow‑monitoring task order for data‑center developers. The board also approved repair of the Vac‑Con unit and renewal of a $5,300 software license for the backup‑camera truck.

• Approved August 12 minutes (4/0)
• Approved amended agenda (4/0)
• Approved Task Order for 61st Ave sanitary sewer as‑builts, not‑to‑exceed $8,935 (4/0)
• Approved Flow Monitoring Task Order with BF&S, not‑to‑exceed $163,385 (4/0)
• Approved repair to replace Vac‑Con head (4/0)
• Approved renewal of WinCan software license for backup camera truck, $5,300 (4/0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety will review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and recommend awarding a Board of Trustees (BOT) agreement for the Festival Park Project. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions listed beyond this item.

• Review RFPs and recommend award of BOT agreement for Festival Park Project

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It then approved the staff recommendation to award the Festival Park project to 523 Development and to forward that recommendation to the Park Board. The meeting was adjourned after all business was completed.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to award Festival Park project to 523 Development and forward to Park Board (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Common Council will consider several ordinances to set salaries for city officers, employees, police, firefighters, and elected officials for 2026. The body will also review zoning amendments and budget transfers for the Park & Recreation Fund.

• Ordinance 2025-25: Approving bonds for the Festival Park Project
• Ordinance 2025-27: Zoning change to New PUD Zone at 475 E from N. Lake Park Ave & Shore Side Dr.
• Ordinance 2025-28: Zoning change from R-3 to M-1 at SE corner of 61st Ave & Colorado St.
• Ordinances 2025-29 through 2025-33: Fixing 2026 salaries for city employees, police, fire, and elected officials
• Ordinance 2025-35: Amending the Employee Handbook regarding vacation, personal, and sick leave

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-25 to issue bonds for the Hobart Park District's Festival Park Project. It also passed several other ordinances, including budget transfers, zoning changes, and salary adjustments for city employees, all with a 7‑0 vote. No unfinished business remained and the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

• Approved bonds for Festival Park Project (Ordinance 2025-25) – unanimous (7-0)
• Approved transfer of appropriations within the Park & Recreation Fund (Ordinance 2025-26) – unanimous (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to a new PUD zone for Harbor Club Partner’s LLC (Ordinance 2025-27) – unanimous (7-0)
• Approved rezoning from R-3 to M-1 zone for Wylie Capital (Ordinance 2025-28) – unanimous (7-0)
• Approved city officer and employee salary schedule for FY 2026 (Ordinance 2025-29) – unanimous (7-0)
• Approved police department sworn personnel salary schedule for FY 2026 (Ordinance 2025-30) – unanimous (7-0)
• Approved firefighter sworn personnel salary schedule for FY 2026 (Ordinance 2025-31) – unanimous (7-0)
• Approved amendment to employee handbook vacation and leave benefits (Ordinance 2025-35) – unanimous (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board accepted the minutes and agenda, denied a flashing stop‑sign request and a tree‑removal request at 45 Michigan Ave., and approved several projects including crack‑filling an alley, extending a sidewalk pending a variance, signing a subdivision replat, issuing an RFP for a Brickie Bowl BOT, considering HR software, and adopting Resolution 2025‑02 for an air curtain burner. The board also approved removal of trees at 816 E. 3 St and set future dates for unsafe building order matters.

• Denied flashing stop‑sign request at Bracken Pkwy & Dunlin Ct. (3-0)
• Denied tree removal request at 45 Michigan Ave. (3-0)
• Approved crack fill & sealcoat of alley at 214 N. California & 904 W. Old Ridge Rd. (3-0)
• Approved extension of sidewalk and apron at 246 Rush Ct., contingent on BZA variance (3-0)
• Approved signing of mylars for 10‑lot Lone Oak subdivision (3-0)
• Approved issuance of RFP for BOT agreement for Brickie Bowl (3-0)
• Approved consideration of HR software (Bamboo) (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑02 authorizing purchase of one SI19R air curtain burner (3-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a request for exterior siding rehabilitation. The body will also conduct a final review of new district guidelines and a CLG report.

• Facade rehabilitation for exterior siding at 518 E. 3rd St.
• Final review of New District Guidelines
• Review of CLG Report
• HPC Education Session

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a motion to maintain the existing appearance of the siding on 518 E. Third Street and have the applicant work with staff to find an appropriate material, passing by voice vote. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 15 and July 15, 2025 meetings.

• Approved minutes for April 15, 2025 and July 15, 2025
• Approved motion to maintain existing siding appearance and find alternative material (voice vote)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will review a bid for the Roundabout Improvement Project and an RFP for Brickie Bowl Improvements. The body will also consider an amended 2025 spending plan and a funding request for CivicServe Economic Development technologies.

• Bid consideration for Roundabout Improvement Project
• RFP approval for Brickie Bowl Improvements
• Funding request for CivicServe Economic Development technologies
• Consideration of Amended RDC 2025 Spending Plan
• Blight determination for Greenwood Terrace vacant parcels

The commission unanimously approved an amended 2025 spending plan that reallocates $8 M from TIF funds to public safety. It also approved the $327,500 roundabout improvement bid, the Brickie Bowl upgrades, and a $27,500 CivicServe software contract pending legal review. Additionally, three Greenwood Terrace parcels were declared blighted and the city was authorized to negotiate their purchase.

• Approved $327,500 Roundabout Improvement bid (4-0)
• Approved Brickie Bowl improvements (4-0)
• Approved $27,500 CivicServe CRM subscription, contingent on legal review (4-0)
• Approved amended RDC 2025 Spending Plan reallocating $8,000,000 to public safety (4-0)
• Declared three Greenwood Terrace parcels blighted and authorized acquisition negotiations (4-0)
• Approved Register of Claims totaling $41,058.75 (4-0)
• Approved 2020 Bond Claim for $1,086.18 (4-0)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Civil Service Fire Commission meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025, was cancelled because there was no business to conduct. The commission, which includes members appointed by the mayor and firefighters, did not have any items to discuss or decide.

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will review routine maintenance items including sewer repairs on Lillian, Cleveland, and County Line streets, a fill/excavation permit for the Power House Data Center, and an emergency declaration for the Hidden Lake sanitary sewer overflow. The meeting is held at Hobart City Hall and includes a city engineer report and lift station updates.

• Lillian St Sewer Repair - Request for Quotes
• Cleveland St Sewer Repair - Request for Quotes
• County Line Culvert Repair - Request for Quotes
• Power House Data Center - Fill/Excavation Permit
• Hidden Lake SSO - Emergency Declaration/Justification

The board approved the minutes from the July 22 meeting and adopted an amended agenda that added a hydraulic swage machine purchase. It authorized requests for quotes on sewer repairs at Lillian Street and the County Line culvert, and approved purchases of an AC recovery unit ($4,691.26) and a hydraulic swage machine ($1,562.97). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved amended agenda adding hydraulic swage machine purchase (5-0)
• Approved request for quotes for Lillian Street sewer repair ($65,000 estimate) (5-0)
• Approved request for quotes for County Line Culvert Repairs ($135,000 estimate) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of AC recovery machine for $4,691.26 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of hydraulic swage machine for $1,562.97 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Park and Recreation Board will hold public hearings regarding a declaratory resolution for a park bond and the appropriation of bond proceeds. The board will consider two resolutions to authorize the issuance of bonds for a project and confirm a previously adopted project resolution.

• Public Hearing on Declaratory Resolution re: Park Bond
• Public Hearing on Appropriation of Bond Proceeds
• Resolution No. 2025-2: Authorizing issuance of bonds for a project and incidental expenses
• Resolution No. 2025-3: Confirming a previously adopted resolution approving a project

The board approved Resolution No.2025 #2, adopting the declaratory resolution for the proposed park bond. It also approved Resolution No.2025 #3, authorizing the appropriation of bond proceeds. The agenda, minutes, and Register of Claims were approved. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes (4-0)
• Approved Register of Claims (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No.2025 #2 for park bond (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No.2025 #3 for bond proceeds (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider a rezoning request for light manufacturing and multiple subdivision plats. The body will also review site plans for a financial institution and a multi-tenant monument sign.

• Rezone request from R-3 to M-1 for light manufacturing south of 61st Ave (400.07 acres)
• Final plat approval for Hickory Hollow 67-lot subdivision
• Site plan for a proposed financial institution at the Crossings of Hobart
• Public hearing for a 2-lot subdivision and PUD amendment at 285 Lakewood Drive
• Preliminary plat for an 8-lot subdivision along 39th Ave and Maple St

The Hobart Plan Commission voted 9‑0 to recommend rezoning a 400.07‑acre site from R‑3 to M‑1 for a data‑center development (Petition 25‑24). The commission also granted a six‑month extension for the Hickory Hollow preliminary plat (Petition 23‑12) and approved several other items, including the meeting minutes and agenda. Several subdivision petitions were tabled.

• Approved minutes of July 3, 2025 (9-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (9-0)
• Granted 6‑month extension for preliminary plat of Hickory Hollow (Petition 23-12) (9-0)
• Tabled Quick Run subdivision petition (Petition 23-26A) (9-0)
• Tabled Flores IRS Spot subdivision petition (Petition 24-05) (9-0)
• Favorable recommendation to Common Council for rezoning of Wylie Capital site (Petition 25-24) (9-0)
• Granted preliminary plat approval for Krull Abonmarche subdivision (Petition 25-26) (9-0)
• Favorable recommendation to Common Council for amendment to PUD (Petition 25-26A) (9-0)

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 size limits for an accessory structure.

• Public hearing for 1438 Lincoln Street to exceed permitted accessory structure size by 504sf for a 24’x30’ shed

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the June 5, 2025 minutes and the amended agenda, each by a unanimous vote. It granted petitioner Farriel Clauson a variance to build a 24‑by‑30‑foot shed at 1438 Lincoln Street, exceeding the standard accessory‑structure size. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved variance petition 25-11 for 24'x30' shed at 1438 Lincoln St (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Hobart Common Council will meet to discuss unfinished business and receive reports. The primary item is a second reading of an ordinance to change a PUD zone classification for a 21.7-acre site.

• Ordinance 2025-24: Zoning amendment for Grand Avenue PUD at the NW corner of Grand Blvd. & US 30 (21.7 acres)

The council approved the July 16 meeting minutes (7-0) and the agenda (7-0). It then adopted Ordinance 2025-24, changing the PUD zone at the NW corner of Grand Blvd. & US 30 to a new classification for a CoAction supportive‑housing headquarters (6-0, 1 abstention). The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-24 changing Grand Avenue PUD zone (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will discuss the repair of an unsafe building at 7203 Grand Blvd. and review several requests for tree removals and driveway modifications. The board will also consider a change order for the Colorado TRAX Project.

• Discussion to repair/rehab unsafe building at 7203 Grand Blvd.
• Change Order No. 8 for the Colorado TRAX Project
• Tree removal requests for SE Corner of Delaware and W 11th Pl. and 9267 Norris Dr.
• Request to widen driveway apron at 7669 Dakota St.
• Request for speed limit and parking signs on Hidden Oak Trail

The board approved the removal of a hazardous tree at a bus stop at city expense, approved a homeowner‑expense tree removal, widened a driveway apron, denied a speed‑limit/parking sign request, and approved a $1,041.35 negative change order. It also accepted the retirement of K9 York, signed the register of claims and payroll claims, and set an unsafe‑building order for future review.

• Approved city‑expense tree removal at SE corner of Delaware & W_11" (3-0)
• Approved homeowner‑expense tree removal at 9267 Norris Dr. (3-0)
• Approved widening of 20‑ft driveway apron at 7728 Montana St. (3-0)
• Denied request for speed‑limit/parking sign on Hidden Oak Trail (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 8 for –$1,041.35 (3-0)
• Accepted retirement of K9 York (3-0)
• Signed register of claims and payroll claims (3-0)
• Set unsafe building order for 4 Deep River Dr. for review on Sep 3 2025 (3-0)

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board of Directors will meet to review the Executive Director's report and financial claims. The board will discuss summer events, fundraiser ideas, and the search for a new member following the resignation of Mike Rogers.

• Approval of June 26, 2025, meeting minutes
• Executive Director's report on summer events and fundraiser ideas
• Search for a new board member to replace Mike Rogers
• Approval of claims
• Financial reports

The board voted unanimously (6-0) to transfer its investment accounts from People’s Bank to the Indiana Bond Bank, eliminating quarterly service fees. It also approved the June 26 minutes, the meeting agenda, $2,425.37 in claims vouchers, and the financial report showing $169,5 79.06 in cash and investments. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (6-0).

• Approved June 26 minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved moving investments to Indiana Bond Bank (6-0)
• Approved claims vouchers totaling $2,425.37 (6-0)
• Approved financial report total $169,5 79.06 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary District and Stormwater Management Board will meet to review engineer reports and specific project updates. The board will discuss considerations for a property at 1905 E 73rd Avenue and two specific project amendments.

• Discussion/consideration of 1905 E 73rd Avenue
• Abonmarche Task Order #8 discussion/consideration
• Duck Creek 5th St Culvert Improvement Amendment #1 discussion/consideration
• Stormwater project presentation

The board approved several financial items, including $5,500 for a boundary survey, $8,040 for an engineering amendment, and $32,262.05 for a storm‑water bond disbursement. It also approved 80 % of a resident’s $24,000 sewer‑connection estimate and authorized multiple invoice payments and $618,650 in SRF bond claims and debt service. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved June 24 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Approved 80 % of $24,000 sewer‑connection cost for 1905 E 73" Ave (4‑0)
• Approved Abonmarche Task Order #8 for $5,500 boundary survey (4‑0)
• Approved Amendment #1 engineering services for $8,040 (4‑0)
• Approved sanitary invoices $273,755.50 and lift station invoices $22,308.71 (4‑0)
• Approved Storm Water Bond Disbursement #56 to Abonmarche for $32,262.05 (4‑0)
• Approved SRF bond claims $405,479.00, interest and debt services $213,171.00, total $618,650.00 (4‑0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will meet to consider a change order for the Colorado TRAX project and review a request for proposals for a roundabout improvement project. The body will also discuss TIF funding for a cross access easement and a grant report for the Merrillville Community School Corporation.

• Approval of Change Order #8 for the Colorado TRAX project
• RFP consideration for the Roundabout Improvement Project
• TIF funding for Cross Access Easement
• Education & Workforce Training Grant Report for Merrillville Community School Corporation

The commission approved Change Order #8 for the Colorado TRAX project with a 5-0 vote. The roundabout RFP for 61st and 69th Avenues was tabled pending additional documentation, also by a 5-0 vote. The Education and Workforce Training Grant Report, the Register of Claims for $13,762.74, and a 2020 Bond Claim for $433.45 were each approved unanimously.

• Approved Change Order #8 for Colorado TRAX project (5-0)
• Tabled Roundabout Project RFP consideration until documentation received (5-0)
• Approved Education and Workforce Training Grant Report (5-0)
• Approved Register of Claims in the amount of $13,762.74 (5-0)
• Approved 2020 Bond Claim Requisition No. 70 for $433.45 (5-0)
• Approved amended agenda removing item 3 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 16, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved roll call reminder for virtual participation (5-0)

City Council

The Common Council will discuss Ordinance 2025-24, which proposes changing the zoning classification of a 21.7-acre site. The proposal seeks to establish the Grand Avenue Planned Unit Development (PUD) district.

• Ordinance 2025-24: Rezoning 21.7 acres at the NW corner of Grand Blvd. & US 30 to a new PUD classification
• Proposed permitted uses for the PUD include one-family detached dwellings, supportive housing, and community service uses

The council approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting unanimously (7‑0). The agenda was approved with an added item to consider an interlocal agreement for Ridge Road paving (7‑0). Ordinance 2025‑24, amending the zoning ordinance to create a new PUD for supportive senior housing on Grand Avenue, passed its first reading with six ayes and one abstention (6‑0‑1). The Joint Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Lake Station, committing $150,000 toward Ridge Road repaving, was approved unanimously (7‑0).

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved agenda with Ridge Road interlocal item (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-24 first reading (6 aye, 0 nay, 1 abstain)
• Approved Joint Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for $150,000 Ridge Road repaving (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review requests for traffic signage and tree removal. Members will also discuss health and safety risks regarding a vacant home and a project change order for the Wisconsin St. detour.

• Request for flashing stop signs at Bracken Pkwy and Dunlin Ct.
• Request to remove tree in easement at 498 N. Cavender St.
• Health and safety risk review for vacant home at 421 S. Lawrence St.
• Consideration of RFP for BOT Agreement at Festival Park
• Change Order #2 for CCMG Project detour route for Wisconsin St.

The board approved an interlocal agreement not to exceed $150,000 to help Lake Station with Ridge Road paving and improvements. It also approved the issuance of a request for proposals for a Build‑Operate‑Transfer project at Festival Park and a $7,890 change order for detour signage on the CCMG Project. Additional actions included authorizing removal of a tree in an easement, scheduling a revisit of flashing stop signs after a police blitz, and tabling a vacant‑home issue for a later meeting. Several unsafe building orders were continued to future dates.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Lake Station up to $150,000 (2-0)
• Approved issuance of RFT for Festival Park BOT agreement (2-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for CCMG Project detour signs $7,890 (2-0)
• Approved removal of tree in easement at 498 N. Cavender St. at owner's expense (2-0)
• Motion to revisit flashing stop signs on Bracken Pkwy after police blitz at Aug 20 (2-0)
• Motion to table vacant home issue at 415 S. Lawrence St. to Aug 6 (2-0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 7203 Grand Blvd. to Sep 3 (2-0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 4 Deep River Dr. to Aug 6 (2-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hobart Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss new business regarding a specific property. The primary item for consideration is a façade rehabilitation project.

• Façade Rehabilitation at 325 Main St.

The commission approved application HPC 25-01 for facade restoration at 325 Main Street by voice vote. It decided to defer the final decision on the apartment door material to staff. No minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 6:13 PM.

• Approved HPC 25-01 facade restoration (voice vote)
• Deferred final resolution on apartment door material to staff
• No minutes approved (none)
• Adjourned meeting (motion approved)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Hobart Park and Recreation Board will meet to discuss several facility improvements. The agenda includes items regarding the Hobart Pool and Pavese Park.

• Pavese Park Playground
• Lights at the Hobart Pool
• Pool Vacuum Replacement
• Declaratory Resolution for New Bond

The Board of Park Commissioners approved several expenditures, including $6,000 for playground repairs, $1,173.92 for LED pool lighting, a pool vacuum replacement, and $5,240.94 for snow plow equipment. They also discussed a declaratory resolution for a new bond and requested a 6-year term option, but no final vote was taken on the bond.

• Approved Great Lakes Recreation invoice for playground repairs (4-0)
• Approved Universal Lighting of America proposal for LED pool lights (4-0)
• Approved pool vacuum replacement (4-0)
• Approved Rigg's Outdoor Power Equipment invoice for plow equipment (4-0)
• Discussed declaratory resolution for new bond; requested 6-year term option (no vote)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will meet to approve the register of claims and minutes from June 12th. The commission is scheduled to discuss the status of new hires under old business.

• Approval of June 12th meeting minutes
• Approval of Register of Claims
• Discussion on status of New Hires

The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved the minutes from the prior meeting dated Junel2th. The commissioners then moved to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (2-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Contractor's Licensing Board and Registration

The Contractor's Licensing Board meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of new business items.

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The meeting of the Sanitary District / Storm Water Management Board scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been cancelled for lack of business.

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review several subdivision plats and site plans. Key items include public hearings for two rezoning requests and a site plan for a multi-tenant monument sign.

• Rezone request for 400.07 acres south of 61st Ave to M-1 for light manufacturing
• Rezone request for 21.7 acres at NW corner of Grand Blvd. & US 30 for proposed housing
• Final plat approval for Hickory Hollow 67-lot subdivision
• Final plat approval for Quick Run 1-lot subdivision at NW corner of US 30 & Clay St.
• Site plan for multi-tenant monument sign at SW corner of Union St. & Ridge Rd.

The Hobart Plan Commission approved its agenda and minutes, then gave a favorable recommendation to the Common Council to rezone a PUD for a supportive housing development (Petition 25-23) with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a final plat for the Lone Oak Subdivision (Petition 24-294) contingent on engineering clarifications, and granted a site plan for a driveway off a private road (Petition 25-25). All other petitions were tabled or denied with unanimous votes.

• Approved agenda as amended (6-0)
• Approved June 5 and June 17 minutes (6-0 each)
• Recommended rezoning for supportive housing (Petition 25-23) – favorable recommendation to Common Council (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Petition 24-294 contingent on engineering clarifications (6-0)
• Granted site plan for Petition 25-25 (6-0)
• Tabled Petition 23-12 (67‑lot subdivision) (6-0)
• Tabled Petition 23-26A (1‑lot subdivision) (6-0)
• Tabled Petition 24-05 (1‑lot subdivision) (6-0)

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission has scheduled a work session for July 3, 2025. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and member listings with no specific items for decision or discussion.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting for July 3, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business.

City Council

The Common Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss municipal code amendments and budget appropriations. The body is reviewing a petition for a levy increase and the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Ordinance 2025-22: Amending Municipal Code concerning Data Center Regulations
• Resolution 2025-03: Petition to Appeal for an Increase above the Maximum Levy
• Ordinance 2025-23: Transferring appropriations within 2025 budgets for Mayor’s Office, Fire Department, LIT Fund, and Public Safety LIT Fund
• Annual Review of Capital Improvement Plan 2025-2030

The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑22 amending data center regulations in the municipal code. It also approved a resolution to petition for an increase above the maximum levy and transferred appropriations within the 2025 General Fund through Ordinance 2025‑23. The Capital Improvement Plan 2025‑2030 was acknowledged, and routine items such as the agenda and prior minutes were approved.

• Adopt Ordinance 2025‑22 (Data Center Regulations) – approved 7-0
• Approve Resolution 2025‑03 to petition for increase above maximum levy – approved 7-0
• Pass Ordinance 2025‑23 transferring appropriations within 2025 General Fund – first reading approved 7-0
• Suspend rules, declare emergency, proceed with second reading of Ordinance 2025‑23 – approved 7-0
• Adopt Ordinance 2025‑23 after second reading – approved 7-0
• Acknowledge receipt and review of Capital Improvement Plan 2025‑2030 – approved 7-0
• Approve minutes of June 18, 2025 – approved 7-0
• Approve agenda as presented – approved 7-0

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will consider requests for right-of-way use and property modifications. The meeting includes updates on several unsafe building orders and a new order for 4 Deep River Dr.

• Request for stump removal at 1239 W. 37th Pl.
• Request to extend driveway into right-of-way at 509 N. Wisconsin St.
• Request for use of City Parking Lot for Lake Front Fest on 08/22/25 and 08/23/25
• Consideration of Deed of Dedication of Right-of-Way at 522 N. Union St.
• Unsafe Building Order for 4 Deep River Dr.

The Board accepted the June 18 minutes and approved the agenda. It denied a stump‑removal request but allowed the homeowner to handle it. It approved several land‑use and safety actions, including a driveway extension, parking‑lot use for a festival, a deed of dedication, and measures on unsafe buildings.

• Approved driveway extension into right-of-way at 509 N. Wisconsin St. (3-0)
• Denied stump removal request at 1239 W. 37" PL; homeowner may remove at own expense (3-0)
• Approved use of City parking lot behind Cagney’s & Art Theater for Lake Front Fest 08/22/25‑08/23/25 (3-0)
• Approved deed of dedication of right-of-way at 522 N. Union St. (3-0)
• Closed unsafe building order for 28 E. 3" St. (3-0)
• Approved fence and structural‑engineer report for 3950 Alabama St. (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building matters for 300 W. Old Ridge Rd., 3161 E. 84" Pl., 7203 Grand Blvd., 801 W. 8" St., 3997 W. 37" Ave., and 4 Deep River Dr. (3-0 each)
• Approved register of claims and payroll claims (3-0)

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board of Directors will meet to discuss summer events and updates to computer and smartphone classes. The board will also review fundraiser ideas, claims, and financial reports.

• Executive Director's report on summer events
• Updates to computer and smartphone classes
• Fundraiser ideas update
• Approval of claims
• Financial reports

The board unanimously approved the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes and the meeting agenda. It also approved $3,643.73 in claims vouchers and the May 2025 financial report showing $172,738.03 in cash and investments. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:48 a.m.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved claims vouchers totaling $3,643.73 (6-0)
• Approved May 2025 financial report totaling $172,738.03 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:48 a.m. (6-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will meet to discuss infrastructure projects and contract updates. The board is considering items related to lift station safety and stormwater technical standards.

• 73rd Avenue Laterals discussion
• Liftstation Safety Improvements discussion
• GIS Contract with GTG discussion
• Hobart Storm Water Technical Standards Manual Update discussion
• Stormwater Bond Disbursement #55 consideration

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board approved several contracts and bond disbursements, including a $213,171 SRF bond interest payment. It also approved a $55,000 GIS services agreement, a $6,695 storm‑water manual update, and a $10,500 WinCan software upgrade. The request to add a home to the 80/20 low‑pressure sewer program was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved GIS services agreement for $55,000 (3/0)
• Approved storm water manual update contract for $6,695 (3/0)
• Approved WinCan software upgrade contract for $10,500 (3/0)
• Approved Storm Water Bond Disbursement #55 for $48,981.40 (3/0)
• Approved SRF Bond Claims & Disbursement #79 for $76,459.00 (5/0)
• Approved SRF bond interest payment of $213,171.00 (3/0)
• Approved invoice claims for May 2025 totaling $1,157,166.65 (3/0)
• Tabled discussion on 1905 E 73'4 Avenue low‑pressure connection request (3/0)

City Council

The Common Council will meet to discuss a budget appropriation transfer and a resolution regarding Build-Operate-Transfer agreements. The meeting includes the review of minutes from June 4, 2025.

• Ordinance 2025-21: Transferring appropriations within the 2025 General Fund budget for the Building Department
• Resolution 2025-02: Adopting provisions of I.C. 5-23 regarding Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Agreements

The council appointed three members to a Comprehensive Plan sub‑committee. It adopted Resolution 2025‑02 to seek qualifications for public‑private partnership projects. Ordinance 2025‑21 transferring appropriations within the 2025 budget for the Building Department was approved on both readings. Ordinance 2025‑22 was amended to require a 65‑decibel noise limit at data‑center property lines and then passed.

• Appointed Council Members Kara, Waldrop, and Brezik to Comprehensive Plan sub‑committee (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑02 on BOT agreements to request development qualifications (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑21 transferring Building Department appropriations (first reading, 7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑21 transferring Building Department appropriations (second reading, 7‑0)
• Amended Ordinance 2025‑22 paragraph D to 65 decibels at property line (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑22 on first reading as amended (7‑0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review requests for curb repairs, fee refunds, and building permits. The body is deciding on bid awards for road construction and agreements for street reconstruction and asbestos testing.

• Award of bid for 2025 CCMG Road Construction
• RFP/Advertisement for bids for 61° & Wisconsin St. Roundabout
• Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Hickey St. Reconstruction
• Asbestos Testing Agreement for 235 Main St. with Amereco, Inc.
• Signing of Mylars for 172.259-acre Ewen Farm Subdivision

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a series of items, including a curb‑repair request at 7572 Dakota St., a $7,142.11 change order for a license‑plate reader, and refunds totaling $5,329.00. It also approved advertising for roundabout landscaping bids, a supplemental agreement for Hickey St. reconstruction, asbestos testing at 235 Main St., and the signing of mylars for the Ewen Farm subdivision. The Board awarded the 2025 road‑construction contract to Milestone Contractors for $840,399.20.

• Approved curb‑repair request at 7572 Dakota St. (homeowner expense) (2-0)
• Accepted Change Order No. 3 for license‑plate reader, $7,142.11 (2-0)
• Approved refunds: $50 recycled paint, $5,000 tax‑abatement overpayment, $279 permit (2-0)
• Approved advertisement for bids on roundabout landscaping (due July 16) (2-0)
• Approved supplemental agreement No. 1 for Hickey St. reconstruction, contingent on appraisal shopping (2-0)
• Approved asbestos testing agreement for 235 Main St. (under $1,000) (2-0)
• Awarded 2025 road‑construction bid to Milestone Contractors, $840,399.20 (2-0)
• Approved signing of mylars for 3‑lot Ewen Farm subdivision (172.259 acres) (2-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a petition to amend Chapter 154 of the Hobart Municipal Code. The proposed changes aim to define and regulate data centers to encourage development in areas with supporting infrastructure.

• Petition PC 25-22 to amend Chapter 154 of the Hobart Municipal Code
• Proposed addition of a 'Data Center' definition to §154.007
• Proposed addition of data centers as a permitted use in M-1 Light Manufacturing Districts (§154.213)
• Proposed noise performance standard for data centers not to exceed 60 decibels at 50 feet from property boundaries (§154.215)

The Hobart Plan Commission voted 6-0 to recommend Petition 25-22, which seeks to amend Chapter 154 Section 154.210 of the municipal code for the Light Manufacturing District (M‑1). The recommendation was recorded as a Favorable Recommendation to the Common Council. The meeting was then adjourned by a 6-0 vote.

• Favorable recommendation for Petition 25-22 to amend Chapter 154 Section 154.210 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for discussion.

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve the 2026 budget and review a bid from American Structurepoint. The agenda also includes an annual meeting with taxing units and project updates from Alex Metz.

• Approval of 2026 RDC Budget
• Bid review for American Structurepoint
• Annual meeting with taxing units
• Project updates from Alex Metz

The commission unanimously approved the 2026 Redevelopment Commission budget, matching the 2025 budget except for one fund. It also approved a $96,819.50 register of claims and a $862.73 2020 bond claim. The commission authorized the bid process for roundabout improvement designs at 61st & Wisconsin and 69th & Colorado.

• Approved 2026 RDC budget (identical to 2025 budget except one fund) (4-0)
• Approved register of claims totaling $96,819.50 (4-0)
• Approved 2020 bond claim for $862.73 (4-0)
• Approved bid process for roundabout improvement designs at 61st & Wisconsin and 69th & Colorado (4-0)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The commission will meet to review the status of new hires and discuss a proposed rule change. The body is also scheduled to certify a promotional exam list.

• Status of New Hires
• Proposed Commission Rule Change
• Certification of Promotional Exam List

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission accepted the promotional exam results for Lieutenant, Captain and Battalion Chief positions. The commission also approved a proposed rule change establishing eligibility and re‑employment standards for fire department applicants and former employees. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Approved agenda (2-0)
• Accepted May 8 minutes (2-0)
• Accepted promotional exam list (2-0)
• Approved fire department eligibility rule change (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary Board of Commissioners is meeting in an executive session. The board will discuss strategy regarding the sale and transfer of real estate.

• Discussion of strategy for a sale and transfer of real estate

The board held an executive session to discuss strategy regarding the sale and transfer of real estate. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the session was limited to discussion only. The session was adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025, has been cancelled for lack of business.

Board of Park Commissioners

The Hobart Park and Recreation Board will meet to review new business items including park equipment and events. The board will also review financial information regarding park bonds.

• Parks trucks discussion with Julie Mandon
• Brick Monument at Fred Rose Park discussion with Laura Dayley
• Family Friendly Music Event discussion with Daniel Guerra
• Park Bonds financial information

The Hobart Board of Park Commissioners approved its agenda, minutes, and the Register of Claims, each by a 3‑0 vote. The board also approved the purchase of three new trucks from Paul Heuring Motors and a $500 donation to the Friends of Fred Rose, both with unanimous 3‑0 votes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes (3-0)
• Approved Register of Claims (3-0)
• Approved purchase of three park trucks from Paul Heuring Motors (3-0)
• Approved $500 donation to Friends of Fred Rose (3-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider final plat approvals for several subdivisions and one preliminary plat. The body will also review a site plan for a temporary service garage.

• Hickory Hollow: Proposed 67-lot subdivision on 32.5 acres north of 61st Ave. and Arizona St.
• Quick Run Subdivision: Proposed 1-lot subdivision at the NW corner of US 30 and Clay St.
• JRS Spot Subdivision: Proposed 1-lot subdivision at 126 N. Hobart Rd.
• Winter's Resubdivision: Proposed 8-lot subdivision along 39th Ave. and Maple St.
• Site Plan Review: Proposed 24'x24' temporary service garage at the SE corner of 37th Ave. and Colorado St.

The Hobart Plan Commission approved the May 1 minutes and the amended agenda unanimously. It then moved to table six pending subdivision petitions and removed one site‑plan petition. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (8‑0)
• Approved agenda as amended (8‑0)
• Tabled Hickory Hollow 67‑lot subdivision petition (8‑0)
• Tabled IRS Spot 1‑lot subdivision petition (8‑0)
• Tabled Winter’s Resubdivision 8‑lot petition (8‑0)
• Removed Fadma Alburei temporary garage site‑plan petition (removed at agenda)
• Tabled Lone Oak 10‑lot subdivision petition (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (8‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings for two variance requests. These include a request for a fence encroachment and a request to exceed signage limits.

• Variance request for 309 E 13th Street to encroach 20 feet in the front yard for a 6-foot wood fence
• Variance request for 5114 E 81st Ave to exceed permitted signage by 15 square feet

The Board approved the May 1, 2025 minutes and the agenda, both unanimously. It approved a variance for Michael Gregor to encroach 20 ft in the front yard at 309 E 13" Street, and a variance for Yousef Shkoukani to exceed signage limits by 15 sq ft at 5114 E 81% Ave., each with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved variance for Michael Gregor front‑yard encroachment at 309 E 13" Street (3-0)
• Approved variance for Yousef Shkoukani signage increase at 5114 E 81% Ave. (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Common Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance regarding chicken maintenance. The body will also consider a budget appropriation transfer for the Park & Recreation Fund.

• Ordinance 2025-17: Requirements for maintaining chickens (Amending Chapter 90 of the Hobart Municipal Code)
• Ordinance 2025-20: Transferring appropriations within the 2025 Park & Recreation Fund budget

The council unanimously approved the May 21 minutes and the meeting agenda. It amended Ordinance 2025-17 to change "coup" to "coup/run" and add language about space for browsing and feeding. The council also passed Ordinance 2025-20, transferring appropriations within the 2025 Park & Recreation Fund, after suspending rules to allow an emergency second reading. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Amended Ordinance 2025-17 (chicken requirements) – changed "coup" to "coup/run" and added space language (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-20 transferring appropriations within the 2025 Park & Recreation Fund – first reading (7-0)
• Suspended rules, declared emergency to allow second reading of Ordinance 2025-20 (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-20 – second reading (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to review claims and several new business requests. The body is considering a bid award for LED streetlight conversion and a change order for signal loops at Liverpool Rd. and 61st Ave.

• Award of Bid: LED Streetlight Conversion
• Change Order No.1 for 2024-2 CCMG Signal Loops at Liverpool Rd. & 61st Ave.
• Block party request for Liberty St. N of Independence Dr. on July 4
• Block party request for Cypress Lane from Hemlock Dr. to Barberry Dr. on July 5
• Request to pave right-of-way at 1245 W. 37th Ave.

The Board approved the award of a $189,915.43 bid to Midwestern Electric for citywide LED streetlight conversion, including a $70,000 federal grant. It also approved several block‑party permits, a right‑of‑way paving request, a change order for signal loops, a memorandum of understanding with Lake County on bridge maintenance, and a one‑day food‑truck permit. The unsafe building order for 250 E. 10 St. was continued for an update at the August 6 meeting. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved award of LED streetlight conversion bid to Midwestern Electric, $189,915.43 (3-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Lake County for bridge maintenance (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for 2024‑2 CCMG Signal Loops, $6,250.00 (3-0)
• Approved block party on Liberty St. N of Independence Dr., July 4, 3‑10 pm, with Police Chief to explain conditions (3-0)
• Approved block party on Cypress Lane, Hemlock Dr. to Barberry Dr., July 5, 2‑11 pm (3-0)
• Approved paving of right‑of‑way at 1245 W 37th Ave., working with City Engineer (3-0)
• Approved 1‑day food‑truck permit for Tom Lounges Record Bin, June 7, 10 am‑6 pm (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building order update for 250 E 10 St. to August 6 meeting (3-0)

Contractor's Licensing Board and Registration

The Contractor's Licensing Board meeting scheduled for May 28, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of new business items.

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Sanitary and Stormwater Management Board will meet to discuss several infrastructure projects and equipment needs. The agenda includes considerations for sewer repairs, contract extensions, and vehicle procurement.

• Linda & Cleveland SSO Elimination Project
• 250 Hawthorne Court Proposal
• BF&S STW Inventory Task Order 1, Amendment 1
• 30 day GIS Contract Extension with GTG
• Vehicle replacement purchase and equipment lease

The board approved a $3,360,000 change order for the Linda Street and Cleveland Avenue sanitary sewer elimination project. It also approved several smaller contracts, including a $3,576.54 payment for work at 250 Hawthorne Court and a $5,995 sanitary sewer point‑repair assessment. Additional approvals covered a $12,500 extension of the GTG contract, a $1,515.33 brush‑guard fabrication, and the purchase of three vehicles for $173,710.80, while the camera‑truck purchase was approved and the Vaccom truck was tabled.

• Authorized $3,360,000 change order for Linda St & Cleveland Ave SSO elimination (5‑0)
• Approved payment of $3,576.54 for restoration at 250 Hawthorne Court (5‑0)
• Approved Task Order #1 amendment (no change in amount) (5‑0)
• Approved sanitary sewer point‑repair assessments up to $5,995 (5‑0)
• Approved 30‑day GTG contract extension for $12,500 (5‑0)
• Authorized fabrication of brush guard for crane hot rail for $1,515.33 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of three vehicles from Paul Heuring Ford for $173,710.80 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of camera truck; Vaccom truck decision tabled (5‑0)

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from April, claims, and financial reports. The executive director will present updates on summer events, trips, and fundraisers.

• Approval of April 24 meeting minutes
• Approval of claims
• Review of individual fund balances and expenses
• Executive director’s report on summer events, trips, and fundraisers

The board approved the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. The agenda for the May 22 meeting was approved unanimously. The board accepted vouchers totaling $1,778.73 and approved the May 2025 financial report showing $172,738.03 in cash and investments, each by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 am.

• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved claims vouchers $1,778.73 (6-0)
• Approved May 2025 financial report $172,738.03 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Hobart Common Council will discuss a use variance for a proposed Verizon cell tower and a budget appropriation transfer for the Park & Recreation Fund. The body will also review tax abatement compliance for MCR Partners LLC and a pending ordinance regarding chicken maintenance.

• Proposed Verizon Cell Tower use variance: 0.4 miles east from the SE corner of 73rd & Colorado St.
• Ordinance 2025-19: Transferring appropriations within the 2025 Park & Recreation Fund budget
• Tax Abatement Compliance: Matt Reardon, MCR Partners LLC
• Ordinance 2025-17: Requirements for maintaining chickens (Amending Chapter 90 of the Hobart Municipal Code)

The Hobart Common Council denied a use variance for a proposed Verizon cell tower after following the Board of Zoning Appeals recommendation. The Council also approved the transfer of appropriations within the 2025 Park & Recreation Fund. Both actions were approved unanimously. Additional routine items such as approving prior minutes, the agenda, and compliance filings were also passed.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved agenda for May 21, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-17 (chicken requirements) on first reading (6-0)
• Approved compliance filings for listed properties (6-0)
• Denied Verizon cell tower use variance (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-19 (park & recreation fund transfer) on first reading (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-19 after second reading (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety will decide on a collective bargaining agreement for firefighters and approve bids for 2025 road construction. They will also review easement requests, maintenance agreements, and updates on unsafe building orders.

• Consideration of Hobart Firefighters Local 1641 Collective Bargaining Agreement (Jan–Dec 2025)
• Request for Grant of Easement: Pavese Park, NIPSCO (Engineer’s Office)
• Consideration of Long-Term Maintenance and Operation Agreement: Lone Oak Estates Subdivision (E 83rd Ave & Clay St., Merrillville)
• Request for Approval for Advertisement for Bids: 2025 Road Construction (Alex Metz)
• Unsafe Building Orders: 28 E. 3rd St., 3950 Alabama St., 210 E. 10th St.

The board approved several actions, including the retirement of K‑9 Draco and a $550 permit refund. It denied a homeowner’s request for a safety barrier at 1397 Medlee Dr. The board also approved the firefighters’ collective bargaining agreement, a long‑term maintenance agreement, and an advertisement for 2025 road‑construction bids. An easement for NIPSCO in Pavese Park was granted pending legal approval, and an unsafe‑building order item was continued to the June meeting.

• Approved retirement of K‑9 Draco (3-0)
• Denied homeowner request for safety barrier at 1397 Medlee Dr. (3-0)
• Approved Hobart Firefighters Local 1641 Collective Bargaining Agreement (3-0)
• Granted easement to NIPSCO in Pavese Park pending legal approval (3-0)
• Approved Long‑Term Maintenance and Operation Agreement for E 83 Ave & Clay St. (3-0)
• Approved advertisement for bids for 2025 road construction (3-0)
• Approved refund of $550 for permit issued in error (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 28 E. 3 St. to June 18, 2025 meeting (3-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will discuss project updates and TIF updates. The body is considering four resolutions to determine if tax increments collected in 2026 from specific redevelopment and economic development areas are needed to satisfy obligations.

• Resolution 2025-3: State Road 130 Industrial Area and Greater Downtown Hobart Redevelopment Area
• Resolution 2025-4: U.S. 30 and 69th Avenue Economic Development Area, Allocation Area No. 1
• Resolution 2025-5: U.S. 30 and 69th Avenue Economic Development Area, Allocation Area No. 2
• Resolution 2025-6: 61st Avenue and State Road 51 Economic Development Area
• Structure Point landscaping for 61st & 69th Ave Roundabout

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission adopted four resolutions allocating the 2026 Tax Increment Financing for the State Road 130 Industrial Area, Greater Downtown Hobart, US 30/69th Avenue (Allocations 1 and 2), and the 61st Avenue/SR 15 Economic Development Area. The commission also approved three change orders for the TRAX project (orders #3, #6, and #7) and approved the register of claims totaling $25,119.72 and a 2020 bond claim of $1,225.04. All actions were carried by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-03 (2026 TIF for State Road 130 Industrial Area) – 4-0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-04 (2026 TIF for US 30/69th Ave Allocation 1) – 4-0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-05 (2026 TIF for US 30/69th Ave Allocation 2) – 4-0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-06 (2026 TIF for 61st Ave and SR 15) – 4-0
• Approved Change Order #3 for TRAX ($4,639.32) – 4-0
• Approved Change Order #6 for TRAX ($3,215.00) – 4-0
• Approved Change Order #7 for TRAX (no monetary amount) – 4-0
• Approved Register of Claims $25,119.72 – 4-0

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will discuss and consider several items including the 2026 HSD Budget, a proposal for Duck Creek 5th St Culvert from Amereco, and maintenance issues. They will also review three property-specific items at 223 Rand St, 601 N Wisconsin St, and 1905 E 73rd Ave. The meeting includes approval of minutes from previous sessions.

• 2026 HSD Budget discussion/consideration
• Amereco Proposal for Duck Creek 5th St Culvert
• Discussion of properties at 223 Rand St, 601 N Wisconsin St, and 1905 E 73rd Ave
• Loader Maintenance & Repair discussion/consideration
• Vehicle/Equipment Lease discussion/consideration

The board approved the minutes and amended agenda, then approved several contracts: a $750 environmental services quote, a storm‑water inventory task order up to $300,00.00, and additional loader maintenance costs of $12,033.71 and a radiator repair of $2,506.62. The vehicle equipment lease was tabled, and the 2026 district budget was approved.

• Approved meeting minutes (3/0)
• Approved amended agenda removing 1905 E 73" Avenue (3/0)
• Approved $750 environmental services quote for Duck Creek and 5" Avenue culvert (3/0)
• Approved Storm Water Inventory Task Order 25-01 Amendment up to $300,00.00 (3/0)
• Approved additional loader maintenance cost $12,033.71 to McCann Industries (3/0)
• Approved radiator repair cost $2,506.62 for the loader (3/0)
• Tabled vehicle equipment lease decisions (3/0)
• Approved 2026 district budget (3/0)

Board of Park Commissioners

The regular meeting of the City of Hobart Parks and Recreation Department scheduled for May 12, 2025, was canceled.

The Hobart Board of Park Commissioners meeting scheduled for May 12, 2025 was canceled. Because the meeting did not occur, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will meet to receive updates on the hiring process and promotional exams for Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief. The board will also consider a proposed amendment to commission rules and the filing of disciplinary charges. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the April 10 meeting.

• Update on hiring process for new candidates
• Update on promotional exams for Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief
• Proposed amendment to Commission Rules
• Disciplinary charges to be filed

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 10 meeting. It denied Lieutenant Barger’s request to sit for the Captain promotional exam. The commission also approved a new hiring application process, allowed Captain candidates to test without an Instructor II certification if they obtain it by Dec 31 2025, and adopted an amendment limiting promotion eligibility for members with recent disciplinary write‑ups or demotions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (2-0)
• Approved April 10 minutes (2-0)
• Denied Lt. Barger’s request to take Captain promotional exam (2-0)
• Approved new hiring application process May 9–Aug 8 with point system (2-0)
• Approved allowing Captain exam without Instructor II, must obtain by Dec 31 2025 (2-0)
• Approved promotion eligibility amendment restricting candidates with >2 disciplinary write‑ups or recent demotions (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

City Council

The Hobart Common Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several ordinances and appointments. Key items include a second reading of an ordinance amending animal licensing fees, a proposed ordinance on chicken-keeping requirements, and an amendment to part-time Park and Recreation employee pay. The council will also consider approval of the Hobart Firefighters Local 1641 collective bargaining agreement for 2025 and appoint a member to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Consideration of Hobart Firefighters Local 1641 Collective Bargaining Agreement for Jan–Dec 2025
• Ordinance 2025-16: amending animal licensing fees (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 2025-17: specific requirements for keeping chickens (amending Chapter 90 of municipal code)
• Ordinance 2025-18: amending hourly compensation range for part-time Park and Recreation Department employees
• Council appointment to Board of Zoning Appeals to complete John Brezik's term through 12/31/27

The Common Council approved the Hobart Firefighters Local 1641 collective bargaining agreement for 2025. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-18 to raise hourly rates for certain part‑time park and recreation employees. The council approved a tax‑abatement compliance list with a 6‑1 vote and appointed Chris Kosovich to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Adopted Hobart Firefighters Local 1641 Collective Bargaining Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-18 raising part‑time park staff hourly rates (7-0)
• Approved tax‑abatement compliance list for eight entities (6-1)
• Appointed Chris Kosovich to Board of Zoning Appeals (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-16 amending animal licensing fees (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 16, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

This regular meeting of the Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety will address unfinished business, including a tabled request for a safety barrier at 14th and Washington. New business includes requests for paving an easement, tree removals, a temporary sign, and consideration of professional services agreements for sports facilities advisory, paving plan bid preparation, and third-party inspection. The board will also receive updates on two unsafe building orders.

• Tabled: Request for Safety Barrier at 14 & Washington (Basilio Lopez, 1397 Medlee Dr.)
• Request to Pave Easement: 831 W 39th Ave (Ed & Darlene Kolozak)
• Request for Tree Removal: 3701 E 34th Pl (Jim Daily)
• Consideration of Professional Services Agreement: Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC
• Consideration of General Services Agreement for 2025 Paving Plan Bid Doc Prep (Lochmueller Group)

The board approved a professional services agreement with Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC for $38,500, to be fully reimbursed by the RDC. It also approved a third‑party inspection agreement with First Group Engineering up to $25,000 and a general services agreement with Lochmueller Group for up to $6,900. Additional actions included paving an easement at the owner's expense, two tree‑removal approvals at owners’ expense, a temporary YMCA sign placement, and tabling a safety‑barrier request.

• Approved Sports Facilities Advisory professional services agreement $38,500 (2-0)
• Approved First Group Engineering inspection agreement up to $25,000 (2-0)
• Approved Lochmueller Group paving‑plan services agreement up to $6,900 (2-0)
• Approved paving easement at 831 W. 39th Ave. at owner's expense (2-0)
• Approved removal of tree at 3701 E. 34th Pl. at owner's expense (2-0)
• Approved homeowner removal of tree at 212 N. Wisconsin St. per arborist recommendation (2-0)
• Approved temporary YMCA/Brickyard Run sign placement (2-0)
• Tabled request for safety barrier at 14 & Washington (2-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary Board of Commissioners is meeting in executive session on May 6, 2025, to discuss strategy regarding pending or threatened litigation. No public business or decisions are expected during this closed session, as the meeting is limited to the authorized purpose under Indiana law.

• Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(B) for litigation strategy discussion

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board met in an executive session on May 6, 2025. The session was limited to discussing strategy for initiating or responding to litigation, as authorized by Indiana Code 5‑14‑1.5‑6.1(b)(2)(B). No decisions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded.

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Sanitary/Stormwater District Board is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: discussion and consideration regarding 329 Wabash. No other business is listed.

• Discussion/consideration of 329 Wabash

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then approved a promissory note of $3,898.10, payable over 24 months at 9% interest, with any water‑company billing adjustments to be credited, and directed the billing office to release the lien on the property once the note is signed. Both motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved $3,898.10 promissory note, 24‑month term, 9% interest, with adjustments and ordered lien release (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will review several tabled old business items, including final plats for subdivisions and a site plan for Dollar General parking. New business includes a public hearing for a proposed 140-foot cell tower, a 10-lot replat, a 3-lot subdivision on 172 acres, and a site plan for a small shed. The commission will also vote on approvals or deferrals.

• Hickory Hollow 67-lot subdivision final plat (tabled)
• Hamstra North Ridge Center site plan to add 18 parking spaces at Dollar General
• Public hearing for 140-foot cell tower with lightning rod and ground equipment at 3815 E. 73rd Ave.
• Ewen Farm 3-lot subdivision on 172 acres at 61st Ave. & Deep River Dr.
• Lone Oak Replat of 10 lots at 83rd Ave. & Clay St.

The commission approved the site plan for Hamstra North Ridge Center (Petition 25-10) and a shed site plan for Jeff Underdahl (Petition 25-20), both with unanimous votes. It also granted final plat approval for Petition 25-15. Several subdivision petitions were either tabled or denied, including the Hickory Hollow and Quick Run subdivisions.

• Approved minutes of April 3, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (8-0)
• Approved site plan for Hamstra North Ridge Center (Petition 25-10) (8-0)
• Granted final plat approval for Petition 25-15 (8-0)
• Approved site plan for Jeff Underdahl shed (Petition 25-20) (8-0)
• Tabled public hearing for Winter's subdivision (Petition 25-16) (8-0)
• Tabled petition 25-17 (temporary service garage) (8-0)
• Denied final plat approval for Hickory Hollow subdivision (vote not specified)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a work session at Hobart City Hall. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and does not list specific discussion items.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a use variance request from BTS Towers LLC/John Stevens to allow a 140-foot cell tower with a 10-foot lightning rod and ground equipment on 11 acres zoned R-2 at approximately 3815 E. 73rd Ave. The board will also approve minutes from April 3, 2025, and accept the agenda. No old business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on use variance (25-08) for a 140' cell tower with lightning rod at 3815 E. 73rd Ave.

The Board approved the April 3, 2025 minutes and the meeting agenda, each by a 3‑0 vote. It voted 3‑0 to issue an Unfavorable Recommendation to the Common Council on Petition 25‑08, a request for a 140‑ft Verizon cell tower at 3815 E. 73" Ave. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Issued Unfavorable Recommendation to Common Council for Petition 25-08 cell tower variance (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will meet for a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) work session. No specific agenda items or decisions were listed in the notice.

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board will hear the Executive Director's report on postponed and upcoming fundraisers, approve claims, review financial reports, and discuss a proposal to move the next meeting from May 29 to May 22.

• Senior Prom fundraiser postponed
• Sock Hop fundraiser recap
• Mother's Day Tea scheduled for May 2
• Wellness Wednesdays sponsored by Powers Health
• Proposal to change May meeting date to May 22

The board approved the minutes from the March 27 meeting (7-0) and the agenda for this meeting (7-0). It accepted vouchers totaling $1,061.93 (7-0) and approved the March 2025 financial report with cash and investments of $161,600.85 (7-0). The meeting was then adjourned (7-0).

• Approved March 27 minutes (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved claims vouchers $1,061.93 (7-0)
• Approved March 2025 financial report $161,600.85 cash (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

This agenda is a notice of an executive session of the Board of Public Works and Safety, not a regular public meeting. The closed session is authorized under Indiana law to receive information about alleged misconduct and discuss the employment status of an individual under the board's jurisdiction. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session called under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6) for alleged misconduct and employee status discussion

The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety met in executive session on April 23, 2025 to discuss alleged misconduct of an individual who is either a physician or a school bus driver, as authorized by Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is holding a special meeting to review disciplinary actions taken against a Hobart Police officer on April 7, 2025. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Review of disciplinary actions of April 7, 2025 regarding a Hobart Police officer

The board approved the agenda unanimously. It denied public hearings and upheld disciplinary actions for three police incidents (cases 25HO4290, 25HO04530, and Act III) with a 3-0 vote on each. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Denied public hearing and upheld disciplinary action for Act I (case 25HO4290) (3-0)
• Denied public hearing and upheld disciplinary action for Act II (case 25HO04530) (3-0)
• Denied public hearing and upheld disciplinary action for Act III (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will consider a budget revision ordinance and discuss the 2026 budget. Other items include a supplemental agreement for the Harbor Club project, purchases of a street sweeper, trucks, and lift station equipment, as well as contracts for GIS and maintenance.

• 329 N Wabash: Discussion/Consideration
• Harbor Club Supplemental Agreement: Discussion/Consideration
• Street Sweeper Purchase, Repair and Lease Purchasing Details: Discussion/Consideration
• Budget Revision Ordinance and 2026 Budget: Discussion/Consideration
• Spare Pump for LS#7 and Generator Repairs LS#7 & #8: Discussion/Consideration

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater Board approved several items, including the repair of the existing street sweeper for up to $78,382.59. It also approved a supplemental agreement for the Harbor Club sanitary sewer project, extended a GIS contract, and adopted various maintenance and equipment contracts.

• Approved March 25 and April 8 meeting minutes (4/0)
• Approved amended agenda moving street sweeper discussion forward (4/0)
• Authorized repair of the existing street sweeper, not to exceed $78,382.59 (4/0)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement #1 for Harbor Club sanitary sewer, $32,900.00 (4/0)
• Extended GTG GIS contract an additional 30 days (4/0)
• Approved GI maintenance contract with Davey Resource Group (4/0)
• Approved purchase of WinCam expert license and training, $10,100.00 (4/0)
• Approved generator repairs for lift stations #7 ($2,819.81) and #8 ($1,933.95) (4/0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will consider two resolutions authorizing reimbursement to the Board of Works for expenses related to public improvement projects in the State Road 130 Industrial Area & Greater Downtown Hobart Redevelopment Area and the 61st Avenue & S.R. 51 Economic Development Area. Other action items include a professional services agreement with Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC, approval of an education and workforce training grant report for Merrillville Community School Corporation, and a discussion-only item on the Downtown TIF. The meeting also covers approval of minutes, treasurer's report, registers of claims, and staff report.

• Resolution 2025-1 authorizing reimbursement for projects in the State Road 130 Industrial Area & Greater Downtown Hobart Redevelopment Area
• Resolution 2025-2 authorizing reimbursement for projects in the 61st Avenue & S.R. 51 Economic Development Area
• Professional Services Agreement with Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC
• Approval of Education & Workforce Training Grant Report (#1-2025) – Merrillville Community School Corporation
• Discussion only: Downtown TIF

The Redevelopment Commission approved several reimbursements and claims, including two Board of Works reimbursements and a $1,779.10 grant reimbursement. It also approved a task order for engineering support of a data development area and a $38,500 professional services agreement for a feasibility study of ballfields in Patriot Park. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved Resolution 2025-01 reimbursing Board of Works for 3" St. Bridge expenses (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 reimbursing Board of Works for road improvements in the 61' Ave TIF District (4-0)
• Approved payment of professional services agreement for Patriot Park ballfield feasibility up to $38,500 (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement of $1,779.10 to Merrillville Community School Corp per grant agreement (4-0)
• Approved task order with Butler, Fairman, & Seufert for engineering support of Data Development (4-0)
• Approved pre‑paid claim to US Bank for trustee fees of $1,150.00 (4-0)
• Approved register of claims totaling $1,237.50 (4-0)
• Approved 2020 bond claim reimbursement of $2,623.75 (7-0)

City Council

The Hobart City Council will hold second readings of two ordinances: a sewer use ordinance updating rules and fees, and a rezoning of 213 acres from Silverstone Crossings PUD to Patriot Park PUD. New business includes a budget appropriation transfer, amendments to animal licensing fees, and new regulations for keeping chickens. The Council also plans to appoint a member to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-13 adopting a new Sewer Use Ordinance with amended rules and fees
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-14 rezoning 213 acres east of Mississippi St., south of 73rd Ave., west of Colorado St., and north of US 30 to Patriot Park PUD
• Ordinance 2025-15 transferring appropriations within the 2025 General Fund and ARP Covid-19 Relief Fund budgets
• Ordinance 2025-16 amending animal licensing fees and charges
• Ordinance 2025-17 establishing specific requirements for keeping chickens, amending Chapter 90 of the Municipal Code

The Common Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2025-13 (sewer use rules) and Ordinance 2025-14, changing the Silverstone Crossings PUD to a Patriot Park PUD for 213 acres. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-15 (budget appropriations transfer) and Ordinance 2025-16 (animal licensing fee changes). Ordinance 2025-17 on chicken‑keeping requirements was referred back to the Ordinance Committee for further discussion. All votes were unanimous (7‑0).

• Approved minutes of March 19, 2025 (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-13 Sewer Use Ordinance (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-14 Zoning amendment for Patriot Park PUD (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-15 Transfer of appropriations within 2025 budgets (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-16 Amend animal licensing fees (7‑0)
• Referred Ordinance 2025-17 Chicken‑keeping requirements to Ordinance Committee (7‑0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet in executive session to receive information and discuss alleged misconduct and the status of an individual under the board's jurisdiction, as authorized by state law. The session is closed to the public and no decisions will be made in open session.

• Executive session held under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6) for alleged misconduct discussion

The Board of Public Works and Safety met in an executive session on April 16, 2025. The session was limited to discussing alleged misconduct of an individual as permitted by Indiana Code 5‑14‑1.5‑6.1(b). No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review requests for gravel parking and a safety barrier. The body will also consider a proposal for an open-air farmers market and the signing of Mylars for a 6-lot subdivision. Updates on three unsafe building orders are also on the agenda.

• Gravel in easement request for 3754 Swift St.
• Safety barrier request at 14th & Washington
• Open Air Farmers Market request at 640 E. 2nd St. (May 3 to Oct 18)
• Signing of Mylars for G-Squared Addition 6-lot subdivision NW of LaSalle St. & 49th Ave.
• Unsafe building order updates for 250 E. 10th St., 28 E. 3 St., and 3950 Alabama St.

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved an open‑air farmers market at 640 E. 2nd St. to run Saturdays from May 3 to October 18, 2025. It denied a request to place gravel in the easement at 3754 Swift St., allowing only a paved surface at the owner’s expense. The Board also authorized the bid process for the $80,000 EECBG street‑light grant and tabled a safety‑barrier request at 1397 Medlee Dr. for further study.

• Approved Open‑Air Farmers Market at 640 E. 2nd St. (3‑0)
• Denied gravel placement at 3754 Swift St.; paved surface pending engineer review (3‑0)
• Tabled safety‑barrier request at 1397 Medlee Dr. (3‑0)
• Approved placement of dumpster at 514 Lake St. for 7 days (3‑0)
• Approved signing of mylars for 6‑lot subdivision NW of LaSalle St. & 49th Ave. (3‑0)
• Authorized bid process for $80,000 EECBG street‑light LED conversion (3‑0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 250 E. 10 St. to May 21, 2025 meeting (3‑0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 28 E. 3rd St. to May 21, 2025 meeting (3‑0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hobart Historic Preservation Commission is meeting for routine business including election of officers, a review of the HPC guidelines, and an update on the Certified Local Government (CLG) program. No specific applications or projects are on the agenda. Public comment will be accepted.

• Election of officers for the commission
• Review of Historic Preservation Commission guidelines
• Update on the Certified Local Government (CLG) program
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the August 19 and October 27, 2024 meetings by voice vote. A slate of officers – Tiffany Tolbert as Chairperson, Chris Kosovich as Vice‑Chair, and Paula Isolampi as Secretary – was approved by voice vote. Commissioners reviewed the proposed historic district guidelines and discussed possible commission size changes, but no formal actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:58 PM.

• Approved minutes for Aug 19 2024 and Oct 27 2024 (voice vote)
• Approved slate of officers: Chairperson Tiffany Tolbert, Vice‑Chair Chris Kosovich, Secretary Paula Isolampi (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Hobart Board of Park Commissioners will meet to conduct regular business and review reports. The board is scheduled to discuss summer concerts with Tommy Forbes of Tavern.

• Discussion regarding summer concerts with Tommy Forbes (Tavern)

The Board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes, and the Register of Claims unanimously. It also voted unanimously to allow Mayor Huddlestun to explore issuing a $5.5‑$6.5 million bond to redevelop Festival Park, including the rugby field and playground. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes (4-0)
• Accepted Register of Claims (4-0)
• Approved mayor’s request to explore $5.5‑$6.5 M Festival Park bond (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss the hiring process for new candidates. The body will also address promotional exams for Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief positions.

• Hiring process for new candidates
• Promotional exams for Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes, each with a 3-0 vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting, also by a 3-0 vote. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary Board of Commissioners is meeting in executive session, closed to the public, to discuss strategy regarding potential or pending litigation. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-61(b)(2)(B) for discussion of litigation strategy

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board held an executive session to discuss strategy for initiating or responding to litigation, as permitted by Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(B). No decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the session was purely a discussion of legal matters.

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Sanitary District / Storm Water Management Board meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided.

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to certify the new firefighter hiring list. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Certify new firefighter hiring list

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission reviewed rankings for 13 qualified applicants. The commission voted to accept the candidate list as presented. Afterward, the commission voted to adjourn the meeting. Both motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Accepted fire‑service candidate list (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests totaling over 400 acres from R-3 (residential) to M-1 (manufacturing) east of Colorado Street. They will also consider preliminary plat approval for a 172-acre, 3-lot subdivision (Ewen Farm) and an 8-lot subdivision. Several previously tabled items, including final plats for subdivisions and site plans, are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing for rezone of 258.35 acres east of Colorado St., north of Grand Trunk Railroad, from R-3 to M-1 (item 25-11)
• Public hearing for rezone of 76.21 acres east of Colorado St., north of railroad, from R-3 to M-1 (item 25-13)
• Public hearing for rezone of 65.51 acres east of Colorado St., north of railroad, from R-3 to M-1 (item 25-14)
• Preliminary plat public hearing for Ewen Farm Subdivision, 172.259 acres at 61st Ave. & Deep River Dr., proposed 3-lot subdivision (item 25-15)
• Site plan review for temporary service garage at 1171 W 37th Ave. (item 25-17) and generators at St. Mary Medical (item 25-19)

The Hobart Plan Commission granted preliminary plat approval for Petition 24-294, the Lone Oak Subdivision covering 27.18 acres, with a unanimous 9‑0 vote. The approval is contingent on sanitary sewer avoidance and easements along the outer edges. Several other petitions were approved or denied, including a final plat for a 7‑lot G‑Squared addition (8‑0) and site‑plan approvals for a building addition and medical generators (both 9‑0).

• Approved preliminary plat for Petition 24-294 (Lone Oak Subdivision, 27.18 acres) – vote 9-0
• Approved final plat for Petition 24-06 (G‑Squared Addition, 7‑lot subdivision) – vote 8-0
• Approved site plan for Petition 24-32 (60’x66’ building addition) – vote 9-0
• Approved site plan for Petition 25-19 (St. Mary Medical generators) – vote 9-0
• Denied final plat for Petition 23-12 (Hickory Hollow NWI, 67‑lot subdivision) – vote 9-0
• Denied final plat for Petition 23-264 (Quick Run Subdivision, 1‑lot) – vote 9-0
• Denied final plat for Petition 24-05 (IRS Spot Subdivision, 1‑lot) – vote 9-0
• Denied preliminary plat for Petition 25-16 (Winter’s Resubdivision, 8‑lot) – vote 9-0

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests to permit accessory structures (pole barns) that exceed the maximum square footage allowed in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts. The petitioners seek approval for a 30'x40' pole barn at 709 E 14th St and a 36'x56' pole barn at 410 Wayne St. The board may approve, deny, or defer each request.

• 25-06 Melissa & Ricco Bertoletti: variance to exceed 864 sf limit by 336 sf for 30'x40' pole barn at 709 E 14th St
• 25-07 Jeremy Cartagena: variance to exceed 1,529 sf limit for 36'x56' pole barn at 410 Wayne St
• Meeting includes remote participation via Zoom and in-person at Hobart City Hall

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved Petition 25-06 for a larger pole barn at 709 E. 14th Street and Petition 25-07 for a larger pole barn at 410 Wayne Street. Both variances allow the accessory structures to exceed the standard square‑footage limits. The Board also approved the March 6, 2025 minutes and the agenda, and then adjourned.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved Petition 25-06 – variance to exceed accessory‑structure limit at 709 E. 14th St. (3-0)
• Approved Petition 25-07 – variance to exceed accessory‑structure limit at 410 Wayne St. (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The regular meeting of the Hobart Common Council scheduled for April 2, 2025, has been cancelled. In its place, a State of the City event will be held at County Line Orchard.

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a resolution confirming a cost-sharing agreement with the school district for stormwater infrastructure costs related to the LaSalle Street Community Crossing Project. They will also consider a contract for construction inspection services for Wisconsin Street and other roadways in the CCMG 2024-2 projects. The board will hear a request to reserve parking spaces for two downtown events (Lakefront Fest and Oktoberfest) and receive updates on unsafe building orders for three properties.

• Resolution 2025-01: Joint cost-sharing agreement for LaSalle Street Community Crossing stormwater infrastructure
• Consideration of construction inspection services contract with American Structurepoint Inc. for Wisconsin St. & CCMG 2024-2 projects
• Request by Tavern on the Lake to use 6-7 parking spaces on 2nd Street for Lakefront Fest (7/26/25) and Oktoberfest (9/27/25)
• Updates on unsafe building orders for 3997 W 37th Ave. (Gill Petroleum), 3950 Alabama St. (David Boyce), and 801 W 8th St. (Midwest Investment Group)

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several items, including a roof replacement at Pennsy Depot, use of parking spaces for upcoming festivals, a storm‑water cost‑sharing agreement, and a construction inspection contract. It also continued three unsafe‑building orders to future meetings. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved use of 6-7 parking spaces on 2" St for Lakefront Fest (07/26/25) and Oktoberfest (09/27/25) (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-01 cost‑sharing agreement for LaSalle Street Community Crossing stormwater project (3-0)
• Approved contract with American Structurepoint for construction inspection services (3-0)
• Approved Artisan to replace roof at Pennsy Depot for $11,155.40 (3-0)
• Approved register of claims and payroll claims (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 3997 W 37" Ave to May 7, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 3950 Alabama St to April 16, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 801 W. 8" St to May 7, 2025 meeting (3-0)

Contractor's Licensing Board and Registration

The Contractor's Licensing Board meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of new business items. The next meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2025.

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The board will discuss and potentially approve a change order for the Main Lift Station & Force Main project and a resolution for the LaSalle Stormwater Project. Multiple equipment lease purchase options are on the table, including a camera truck, street sweeper, and VACTOR truck. Other items include a 30-day GIS contract extension, maintenance cost proposals, and a water quality monitoring contract. Routine approvals of minutes, invoices, and bond claims are also scheduled.

• Change Order #1 for Main Lift Station & Force Main Project
• Resolution 2025-01 for LaSalle Stormwater Project
• Lease purchase options for camera truck, street sweeper, and VACTOR truck
• 30-day GIS contract extension with GTG
• Merjent-Duck Creek Phase 2 Water Quality Monitoring Contract

The board approved several contracts and extensions, including a Vactor truck purchase up to $684,590, a $137,662.62 inquiry with the Indiana Bond Bank for camera equipment, and a 30‑day extension of the GIS contract. It also approved the joint HSD Resolution 2025‑01, a zero‑dollar change order for the Main Lift Station project, and maintenance contracts for green infrastructure and water quality monitoring. Additional approvals covered floor cleaning services and a retrofit camera equipment budget.

• Approved Vactor truck purchase agreement up to $684,590 (3/0)
• Approved $137,662.62 inquiry with Indiana Bond Bank for camera equipment retrofit (3/0)
• Approved 30‑day extension of GIS contract with GTG (3/0)
• Approved joint HSD Resolution 2025‑01 (3/0)
• Approved zero‑dollar Change Order #1 for Main Lift Station timeline extension (3/0)
• Approved Davey’s Resource maintenance contract for green infrastructure $50,753 (3/0)
• Approved Mergent water‑quality monitoring contract $49,596 (3/0)
• Approved AmeriClean floor‑cleaning contract $2,971.02 (3/0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Hobart Redevelopment Authority will hold a special meeting to elect its officers. The body will also consider the approval of the 2024 Redevelopment Commission and Redevelopment Authority Annual Report.

• Election of officers
• Approval of 2024 Redevelopment Commission & Redevelopment Authority Annual Report
• Execution of Officer’s Certificates related to Compliance (3)

The Hobart Redevelopment Authority authorized the execution of three Officer’s Certificates to certify compliance with the 2014, 2015 and 2020 lease rental revenue bonds. The board also approved its 2024 annual report, elected its officers, and approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Elected Chris Wells President, Emily SeDoris Vice‑President, Renaye Manley Secretary (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 19, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Authorized execution of three Officer’s Certificates for bond compliance (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Redevelopment Commission & Redevelopment Authority Annual Report (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Hobart City Council will hold a regular meeting with new business including two ordinances: a sewer use ordinance establishing amended rules, regulations, and fees for the sanitary sewer system and pretreatment program, and a zoning ordinance to rezone 213 acres from Silverstone Crossings PUD to Patriot Park PUD. The council will also review and approve the annual TIF report for 2024. No unfinished business is on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2025-13: Sewer Use Ordinance amending rules, regulations, and fees for connections, use of sanitary sewer system, and pretreatment program for non-domestic discharges
• Ordinance 2025-14: Zoning amendment changing 213 acres from Silverstone Crossings PUD to Patriot Park PUD (east of Mississippi St, south of 73rd Ave, west of Colorado St, north of US 30)
• Review and approval of Annual TIF Report for 2024

The council approved the minutes of the March 5 meeting and the agenda for the March 19 session. It adopted Ordinance 2025-13, a sewer use ordinance updating rules and fees for non‑domestic waste connections. It adopted Ordinance 2025-14, amending the zoning ordinance to reclassify a 213‑acre Silverstone Crossings PUD to a Patriot Park PUD with mixed‑use development. The council also approved the 2024 Annual TIF Report.

• Approved March 5 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-13 (Sewer Use Ordinance) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-14 (Zoning amendment to Patriot Park PUD) on first reading (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Annual TIF Report (6-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several resident requests for city services and lien relief. The body will also review property and casualty broker services and provide updates on unsafe building orders.

• Final Plat Approval for Cressmoor Estates Phases 2, 5, 6, 8, 9 & 13
• Lien relief request for 229 N. Ohio St.
• Paving request for Alley 42nd & Virginia
• Tree removal request for 943 Luther Dr.
• Unsafe building order updates for 3997 W 37th Ave., 28 E. 3rd St., and 250 E 10th St.

The Board approved a one‑year contract to keep the Northwinds borrow pit fence in place. It authorized removal of a hazardous tree at 943 Luther Dr. at the owner's expense. A $1,000 fine was imposed on the unsafe‑building owner, with a requirement to present contracts and appear at the April 2 meeting.

• Authorized one‑year fence contract for Northwinds borrow pit (3‑0)
• Approved removal of tree at 943 Luther Dr. at owner’s expense (3‑0)
• Sent alley paving request to Public Works to plan and fix potholes (3‑0)
• Denied lien relief request for 229 N. Ohio St. (3‑0)
• Removed C&C Custom Shirts logo request from agenda (3‑0)
• Turned public parking sign request over to Public Works to paint stripes and denied new signs (3‑0)
• Recommended Myers Glaros for property & casualty broker services (3‑0)
• Imposed $1,000 fine and ordered appearance at April 2 meeting for unsafe building order (3‑0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will review and approve the 2024 annual TIF report, consider an offer from 332-338 Main, LLC to purchase a portion of RDC property at 332-338 Main Street, and discuss the 61st & 69th Ave Roundabout Landscape project. The meeting also includes approval of various registers of claims and standard procedural items.

• Review and approval of the 2024 annual TIF report
• Offer from 332-338 Main, LLC to purchase portion of RDC property at 332-338 Main Street
• 61st & 69th Ave Roundabout Landscape project discussion
• Approval of pre-paid register of claims
• Approval of 2020 bond register of claims

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission approved the 2024 Annual TIF report and accepted a $4,001 offer from 332-338 Main LLC to purchase a portion of RDC property at 332-338 Main St. The commission also approved the register of claims totaling $13,695 and a 2020 Bond claim of $3,847.99. Discussion on roundabout landscaping was held but no decision was made.

• Approved 2024 Annual TIF report (4-0)
• Accepted $4,001 offer from 332-338 Main LLC for property at 332-338 Main St (4-0)
• Approved register of claims totaling $13,695 (4-0)
• Approved 2020 Bond Requisition No. 66 for $3,847.99 (4-0)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss the hiring process for new candidates and promotional exams for Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief positions. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and committee reports.

• Old Business: Hiring process for new candidates
• Promotional exams for Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief

The Hobart Civil Service Fire Commission approved holding promotional exams on May 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the House 1 training room for lieutenant, captain, and battalion chief positions, with interviews to follow. The commission also discussed that 18 candidates are on the new hire list, with written tests to be graded soon and a special meeting to certify the list after a 72-hour notification. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved promotional exams for lieutenant, captain, and battalion chief on May 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at House 1 training room (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Accepted minutes of February 13, 2025, meeting as presented (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will discuss several items including a computer replacement purchase, a capital equipment replacement program, a storm water assessment agreement and task order, an amendment to a task order for MS4 services, and a mapping subscription service. All items are listed for discussion and consideration. No dollar amounts are provided in the agenda.

• Computer Replacement Purchase: Discussion/Consideration
• Capital Equipment Replacement Program: Discussion/Consideration
• Storm Water Assessment GSA and Task Order 1: Discussion/Consideration
• MS4-Wessler Amendment No. 2 To Task Order No. 1: Discussion/Consideration
• Nearmap Annual Subscription Services: Discussion/Consideration

The Hobart Sanitary District Board approved the inter-local agreement with Lake County for the Wisconsin Street Bridge Project, defining cost shares and responsibilities. The board also approved a $300,000 task order for a storm water asset management program, a $7,000 amendment to a Wessler contract, and a $6,450 Nearmap subscription. The capital equipment replacement program was tabled until March 25, 2025.

• Approved minutes from February 25, 2025, meeting as presented.
• Approved amended agenda adding the inter-local agreement with Lake County.
• Approved purchase of a Think Centre M70q computer for $629.00.
• Approved Inter-Local Agreement with Lake County for Wisconsin Street Bridge #45-00254.
• Approved General Services Agreement with BF&S for storm water assessment inventory.
• Approved Task Order 2025-01 with BF&S for storm water inventory assessment, not to exceed $300,000.
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Task Order #1 for Wessler, increasing amount by $7,000 to $49,000.
• Approved $6,450 annual subscription to Nearmap.

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes and claims, receive reports, and discuss old business regarding a Christmas tree. The agenda contains limited substantive decisions or discussions.

• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2025
• Approval of register of claims
• Old business: Christmas Tree

The Board of Park Commissioners approved the purchase of a Bobcat tractor for parks maintenance and approved the use of a goose repellent spray to manage geese. Both motions passed unanimously (3-0). The board also approved the agenda, minutes, and register of claims, including a $2,280 licensing fee for Movies in the Park.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (3-0)
• Approved register of claims including $2,280 SWANK Motion Pictures licensing fee (3-0)
• Approved purchase of Bobcat tractor (3-0)
• Approved goose repellent spray treatment (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review several subdivision plats and site plan requests. The meeting includes public hearings for a proposed RaceTrac fueling station and two rezoning requests.

• Public hearing for a proposed RaceTrac fueling station and convenience store at Clay St. & US 30
• Public hearing to rezone 258.35 acres east of Colorado St. from R-3 to M-1
• Public hearing to rezone 213 acres at Silverstone Crossings from former Silverstone PUD to new Patriot Park PUD
• Final phase plats for Cressmoor Estates (Phases 2, 5, 6, 8, 9 & 13) on 40 acres
• Site plan for 18 new parking spaces in front of Dollar General near Ridge Road & Hobart Road

The Hobart Plan Commission voted 8-0 to give a favorable recommendation to the Common Council for rezoning approximately 213 acres from the former Silverstone PUD to the new Patriot Park PUD. The proposed development includes a convention center, hotels, housing, retail, and other uses. The Commission also approved a site plan for a RaceTrac fueling station and denied two requests for donation bins.

• Approved minutes of February 6, 2025, as presented (8-0).
• Approved the agenda as amended to add Attorney Leeth under Consultation/Discussion (8-0).
• Tabled final plat approval for Hickory Hollow subdivision (23-12) (8-0).
• Tabled final plat approval for Quick Run Subdivision (23-26A) (8-0).
• Tabled final plat approval for JR's Spot Subdivision (24-05) (8-0).
• Tabled final plat approval for G-Squared Addition (24-06) (7-0).
• Granted site plan approval for a Citgo gas station addition (24-33), contingent on a privacy fence (8-0).
• Granted final plat approval for Cressmoor Estates Phases 2, 5, 6, 8, 9 & 13 (21-29B) (7-0).

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals holds public hearings on two variance requests for property at 410 Wayne St. One seeks to exceed the maximum accessory structure size by 2,153 sq ft for a 36'x40' pole barn with lean-tos. The other seeks to exceed the maximum peak height of 15 ft by 10 ft for the same barn. The board will vote to approve, deny, or defer each request.

• Public hearing on variance 25-05: exceed accessory structure size limit by 2,153 sq ft for pole barn at 410 Wayne St.
• Public hearing on variance 25-05A: exceed accessory structure height limit by 10 ft for same pole barn.
• Review and approval of February 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

The Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals approved two developmental standards variances for Jeremy Cartagena's property at 410 Wayne St. The first variance allows an accessory structure exceeding the permitted 2,637 square feet by 2,153 square feet for a proposed 36'x40' pole barn with two 10'x40' lean-tos. The second variance allows the pole barn's peak height to exceed the permitted 15 feet by 10 feet to accommodate a second floor for hay storage. Both petitions were approved unanimously (3-0) after a public hearing with no comments.

• Approved Petition 25-05: variance to exceed accessory structure square footage limit by 2,153 sf for a 36'x40' pole barn with two 10'x40' lean-tos (3-0).
• Approved Petition 25-05A: variance to exceed accessory structure peak height limit by 10 feet for the same pole barn (3-0).
• Approved the minutes of February 6, 2025 as presented (3-0).
• Approved the agenda as presented (3-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m. (3-0).

City Council

The Common Council will meet to discuss amendments to the municipal code regarding fire protection and a transfer of appropriations within the 2025 MVH Fund budget. The meeting also includes a presentation on Duck Creek Phase 2.

• Ordinance 2025-11: Amending Hobart Municipal Code, Chapter 93, Fire Protection
• Ordinance 2025-12: Transferring appropriations within the 2025 MVH Fund budget
• Presentation/Public Outreach: Duck Creek Phase 2 by Delta Institute and Tim Kingsland
• Proclamation for Disability Awareness Month: March 2025
• Resignation of William Perryman

The Hobart City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-11 amending the fire protection chapter and Ordinance 2025-12 transferring appropriations within the MVH Fund, both on emergency second readings. The Council also accepted the joint interlocal agreement with Lake County for the Wisconsin Street Bridge. All votes were 6-0.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-11 (fire protection amendment) (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-12 (MVH Fund appropriation transfer) (6-0)
• Accepted joint interlocal agreement for Wisconsin Street Bridge (6-0)
• Approved minutes of February 19, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (6-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to consider several routine items, including annual sidewalk dining renewals for seven Main Street businesses, a change order for a project at 615 & Marcella, a long-term maintenance agreement for a development at W 49th Ave. and LaSalle St., and a bid award for the Wisconsin Street resurfacing program. The board will also receive updates on unsafe building orders at six properties.

• Annual sidewalk dining renewals: Brick House Bar & Grill (230 Main St.), Café 339 (339 Main St.), Montego Bay Grille (322 Main St.), Caribbean on Lake George (438 E. 4th St.), Granger’s at the Clock Tower (437 E. 3rd St.), SIP Coffee House (310 Main St.), Farmhouse Coffee (223 Center St.)
• Consideration of Change Order No. 2 for 615 & Marcella (Brandon Towle)
• Long-term maintenance agreement with G-Square Developers, LLC at W 49th Ave. and LaSalle St.
• Award of bid for CCMG: Wisconsin St. from 10th to Lake Shore Drive and resurfacing program
• Unsafe building order updates at 3997 W 37th Ave., 28 W. 3rd St., 250 E 10th St., 3950 Alabama St., and 801 W. 8th St.

The Board awarded the bid for the Wisconsin St. from 10th to Lake Shore Drive and resurfacing program to Rieth-Riley in the amount of $1,892,963.25, based on the City Engineer's recommendation. They also approved the renewal of outdoor dining permits for six businesses, a change order for contaminated soil testing, a maintenance agreement for a development, and a joint interlocal agreement for the Wisconsin Street Bridge, contingent on finalizing details. Several unsafe building matters were continued to future meetings with conditions.

• Approved minutes of the February 19, 2025 meeting as presented.
• Approved the register of claims and payroll claims as presented.
• Approved the agenda as amended to include the Interlocal Agreement for Lake County Bridge, Wisconsin St.
• Approved renewal of sidewalk dining for six businesses from April 1 to October 31, 2025.
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for 61st & Marcella in the amount of $2,675.00 for contaminated soil testing.
• Approved the Long-Term Maintenance and Operation Agreement for W. 49th Ave. & LaSalle St., contingent on submittal of originals.
• Awarded the bid for Wisconsin St. from 10th to Lake Shore Drive and Resurfacing Program to Rieth-Riley for $1,892,963.25.
• Approved the Joint Interlocal Agreement for the Wisconsin Street Bridge, with the understanding that the correct agreement will be provided for signatures.

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board will hold a regular meeting on February 27, 2025, with routine procedural items such as approving minutes and claims. The board will also receive an executive director’s report covering upcoming fundraisers (Sock Hop, St. Patrick’s Luncheon, Senior Prom) and an exercise equipment update. Financial reports for each fund will be presented.

• Fundraiser update: Sock Hop at Moose on March 29
• St. Patrick’s Luncheon on March 14
• Senior Prom fundraiser on May 9
• Exercise equipment update
• Approval of claims and financial reports

The board unanimously approved the January 2025 financial report totaling $144,051.95 and claims of $1,410.89. Members also approved the prior meeting minutes and agenda. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates for upcoming events and facility items.

• Approved minutes of January 30, 2025 (9-0)
• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Approved claims totaling $1,410.89 (9-0)
• Approved January 2025 financial report totaling $144,051.95 (9-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will consider several contracts and updates at its February 25, 2025 meeting. Items include a 2025 GIS contract with GTG, a 2025 BMP maintenance contract with Davey Resource Group, and a camera truck for the sewer department. The board will also discuss a sanitary sewer ordinance update and a resolution implementing an industrial user pretreatment enforcement response plan. An update on the Main Lift Station & Force Main Project at 329 N Wabash is also on the agenda.

• Main Lift Station & Force Main Project update at 329 N Wabash: discussion/consideration
• 2025 GIS contract with GTG: discussion/consideration
• 2025 HSD BMP maintenance contract with Davey Resource Group: discussion/consideration
• Sanitary Sewer Ordinance update and enforcement (Chapter 53/IPP): discussion/consideration
• Resolution 2025-01 implementing Industrial User Pretreatment Enforcement Response Plan: discussion/consideration

The Hobart Sanitary District Board approved Resolution 2025-02, updating the Sewer User Ordinance and sending it to the City Council, and adopted Resolution 2025-01, the Enforcement Response Plan. The board also approved a $12,500 30-day extension for the GIS contract with GTG, tabled a camera truck purchase, and approved financial claims totaling $720,905.87.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-02, Sewer User Ordinance update, sent to City Council (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-01, Enforcement Response Plan (4-0)
• Approved 30-day GIS contract extension with GTG for $12,500 (4-0)
• Tabled camera truck purchase to gather more options and costs (4-0)
• Approved SRF bond claims and disbursements for $367,889.17 (4-0)
• Approved February 2025 invoices totaling $353,016.70 (4-0)
• Approved lien continuation at 329 N Wabash (4-0)
• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Hobart City Council will consider a Memorandum of Agreement with Merrillville to form a joint municipal task force, an ordinance correcting a zoning error on a 27.18-acre parcel, and an ordinance amending the 2025 employee salary ordinance to add new job classifications and compensation. No unfinished business is listed.

• Consideration of Memorandum of Agreement with Town of Merrillville for Joint Municipal Task Force
• Ord. 2025-09: Zoning correction on 27.18 acres near 83rd Ave & Clay St (A-1, R-1 to OS-2; A-1, OS-1 to R-2)
• Ord. 2025-10: Amending 2025 Employee Salary Ordinance to add new job classifications and compensation
• Proclamation: Tri Kappa Week, February 16-22, 2025

The Hobart Common Council approved two ordinances: one correcting a scrivener's error in a prior zoning ordinance, and another adding new job classifications and compensation to the 2025 salary ordinance. Both were passed unanimously (7-0) after suspending rules to hold second readings the same evening. The council also authorized a memorandum of agreement with Merrillville for a joint task force.

• Approved minutes of Feb 5, 2025 (7-0)
• Authorized Memorandum of Agreement with Town of Merrillville for joint task force (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-09 correcting zoning classification errors (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-09 after second reading (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-10 adding new job classifications and compensation (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-10 after second reading (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will discuss a tree grant inventory funding request, consider an on-call general services agreement with BF&S, and review an engineering contract with American Structurepoint for the CCMG Wisconsin Street project. Other business includes signing mylars for a plat correction, updates on unsafe building orders, and awarding a demolition bid for 235 Main Street.

• Request for Funding: Tree Grant Inventory by Jillian Burton
• Consideration of On-Call General Services Agreement with BF&S
• Consideration of Engineering Contract: American Structurepoint for CCMG Wisconsin St.
• Signing of Mylars: Plat of Correction for 1000 Georgiana Subdivision (3.18 acres, zoned M-1)
• Consideration of Award of Bid: Demolition of 235 Main St.

The Board approved funding for a tree inventory update, an on-call engineering services agreement, and an engineering contract for Wisconsin St. work. It also accepted a 20-acre land donation, transferred two Main St. parcels to the RDC, and took several unsafe building actions, including fines and demolition awards.

• Approved $4,967.50 for Tree Inventory Program (3-0)
• Approved On-Call General Services Agreement with BF&S (3-0)
• Approved $183,900 engineering contract with American Structurepoint for Wisconsin St. (3-0)
• Approved signing of mylars for 1000 Georgiana Subdivision (3-0)
• Authorized acceptance of 20-acre donation from Northwind Crossing (3-0)
• Authorized transfer of 334 & 336 Main St. to RDC (3-0)
• Imposed $1,000 fine and ordered fence at 7203 Grand Blvd. within 24 hours (3-0)
• Awarded $40,631 demolition bid for 235 Main St. to C. Lee Construction (3-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will meet to discuss project updates and funding requests. The body will consider two change orders for the 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard Project and a request for software funding.

• Change Order #2 - 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard Project
• Change Order #3 - 61st Avenue & Marcella Boulevard Project
• Funding request for Asset Management and Permitting & Licensing Software

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission approved a $28,416 software expenditure for 2025 (plus $29,836.80 in 2026) for permitting and licensing software, funded from 61st Avenue TIF funds. It also approved Change Order #2 ($2,675) and Change Order #3 ($7,142.11) for the 61st Ave. & Marcella Blvd. project, plus a $4,657.34 bond claim. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Change Order #2 for 61st Ave. & Marcella Blvd. project, $2,675 time/cost extension (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #3 for License Plate Reader installation, $7,142.11, funded by Public Safety (5-0)
• Approved $28,416 in 2025 and $29,836.80 in 2026 for Permitting & Licensing Software from 61st Ave. TIF funds (5-0)
• Approved register of claims totaling $2,002.50 (5-0)
• Approved 2020 Bond Requisition No. 65 reimbursement of $4,657.34 (5-0)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss the hiring list and testing dates. Members will also review testing for Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief positions.

• Discussion of wages for Commission Attorney
• Discussion of hiring list and testing dates
• Discussion of testing for Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission voted 3-0 to accept Adrian Guzman as the Commission Attorney, serving as needed without a retainer fee. The commission also noted one new-hire application received, with a March 7 deadline, and discussed scheduling promotional exams for Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief at a future meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes from September 12 (3-0)
• Accepted Adrian Guzman as Commission Attorney (3-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Sanitary District / Storm Water Management Board meeting scheduled for February 11, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of business. No resolutions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled – no agenda items

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners holds a regular meeting with approvals of minutes, claims, and reports. New business includes a discussion of a Nativity Scene at Festival Park and a item for Hobart Pop Warner.

• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2025
• Approval of Register of Claims
• Joseph O'Conner: Nativity Scene at Festival Park
• Hobart Pop Warner

The Board of Park Commissioners approved a Nativity scene at Festival Park and allowed Hobart Pop Warner to use Brickie Bowl and Cityball fields for flag football and Mudd Volleyball. A proposal to enlarge the outdoor Christmas tree from 22 to 26 feet was tabled for further consideration. The board also noted the passage of a goose ordinance and upcoming events.

• Approved Nativity scene at Festival Park (3-0)
• Approved Pop Warner use of Brickie Bowl and Cityball fields (3-0)
• Tabled Christmas tree extension proposal
• Approved agenda, minutes, and register of claims (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will vote on final plat approvals for several tabled subdivisions, including a 67-lot development near 61st Ave. & Arizona St. New business includes a site plan for a parking lot expansion at Family Medicine of Merrillville and a 2-lot subdivision for a law firm. The commission will also discuss a plat of correction and a rezone ordinance amendment.

• Hickory Hollow 67-lot subdivision final plat approval (23-12) near 61st Ave. & Arizona St.
• Quick Run 1-lot subdivision final plat (23-26A) at US 30 & Clay St.
• Sam's Club site plan review for Colorado St. entrance modifications (23-32) at 3134 E. 79th Ave.
• Family Medicine of Merrillville parking lot expansion and additional street cut (25-06) at US 30 & Wilkerson Creek Dr.
• Cox Law Firm Addition 2-lot subdivision (25-03A) near Union St. & 37th Ave.

The Hobart Plan Commission approved a site plan for Sam's Club entrance modifications, granted final plat approval for the Cox Law Firm Addition subdivision, and approved a site plan for Family Medicine of Merrillville. Several other petitions were tabled, including the Hickory Hollow subdivision, which was deferred pending third-party inspections.

• Approved Sam's Club site plan for Colorado St. entrance modifications (8-0)
• Granted final plat approval for Cox Law Firm Addition, contingent on performance bond (7-0)
• Approved site plan for Family Medicine of Merrillville parking lot addition, contingent on permits (8-0)
• Approved site plan for office building at Union St. & 37th Ave., contingent on fire hydrant and ADA sidewalk (7-0)
• Tabled Hickory Hollow subdivision final plat, requiring third-party inspections (8-0)
• Tabled JRS Spot Subdivision due to storm sewer issues (8-0)
• Approved plat of correction for 1000 Georgiana Street Subdivision
• Approved minutes from Dec. 5, 2024 and Jan. 2, 2025 (8-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two requests for developmental standards variances. The board will decide on a tabled request for a front yard accessory structure and hold a public hearing regarding signage limits.

• Variance request for 521 N Union St. to permit an accessory structure in the front yard
• Public hearing for 1600 E. 80th Ave. to exceed signage limits by 75.9 square feet

The Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variances. One allowed an accessory structure (shed) in the front yard at 521 N Union St. The other allowed additional signage (75.9 sq ft over the limit) for a Steinhafels Furniture Store at 1600 E 80th Ave. Both approvals were unanimous.

• Approved variance for accessory structure in front yard at 521 N Union St (4-0)
• Approved variance to exceed signage limit by 75.9 sq ft at 1600 E 80th Ave (4-0)

City Council

This meeting includes second readings of several ordinances, notably a rezoning to change 293 acres from R-1 to A-1 near County Line and Ridge roads. Council will also vote on ordinances prohibiting feeding waterfowl, amending business licensing, fire protection, animal licensing fees, and other rezonings. A new ordinance adjusts paramedic pay and ambulance compensation for the fire department.

• Ordinance 2025-05: Rezone 293 acres near County Line and Ridge roads from R-1 to A-1 (Oaktree Farm, LLC et al.)
• Ordinance 2025-06: Rezone 5.23 acres at US30 and Clay Street from R-2 and B-3 to B-3 (CASTO)
• Ordinance 2025-07: Rezone 168 acres near 61st and Arizona from R-3 to M-1 (Hobart Devco LLC)
• Ordinance 2025-08: Amend fire department paramedic rank pay and ambulance ride-out compensation
• Ordinance 2025-01: Prohibit feeding wild geese, ducks, and migratory waterfowl

The Hobart Common Council adopted seven ordinances on second reading, including a zoning change for 168 acres at 4751 E. 61st Ave from R-3 to M-1, and approved a new ordinance amending fire department paramedic pay and ambulance ride-out compensation. All votes were unanimous (6-0), except Ordinance 2025-06 which passed 3-0. The meeting also included reports on upcoming construction projects and community announcements.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-07 rezoning 168 acres at 4751 E. 61st Ave from R-3 to M-1 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-01 prohibiting feeding wild geese, ducks, and migratory waterfowl (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-02 amending business licensing code (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03 adopting fire protection ordinance (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04 amending animal licensing fees (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-05 rezoning 293 acres near County Line Rd and Ridge Rd from R-1 to A-1 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06 rezoning 5.23 acres at SW corner of US30 and Clay St from R-2/B-3 to B-3 (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-08 amending paramedic rank pay and adding ambulance ride-out compensation (6-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review a petition for a stop sign and a change order for the 61% & Marcella Roundabout. The body will also receive updates on four unsafe building orders and a notice to award a bid for demolition.

• Petition for stop sign installation at 38% Ave & Montgomery St., Maitland, Evergreen, Sandusky, and Colbourne
• Change Order #1 for 61% & Marcella Roundabout
• Notice to Award Bid for demolition of 235 Main St.
• Performance bond release request for St. Mary’s Outpatient Center
• Unsafe building order updates for 3997 W 37" Ave., 7203 Grand Blvd., 3950 Alabama St., and 312 N. Cavender St.

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved replacing yield signs with stop signs on 38th Ave. and adding speed bumps on nearby streets after residents cited speeding concerns. It also approved a zero-dollar change order for the 61st & Marcella roundabout, released a performance bond for St. Mary's Outpatient Center, and continued several unsafe building matters.

• Approved replacing yield signs with stop signs on 38th Ave. and adding speed bumps on other roads (3-0)
• Approved release of performance bond for St. Mary's Outpatient Center once maintenance bond of $37,669.21 is in place (3-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for 61st & Marcella Roundabout for zero dollars (3-0)
• Set unsafe building order for 3997 W. 37th Ave. to Feb. 19, 2025, requiring signed contract (3-0)
• Ordered commercial fence and certified letter for unsafe building at 7203 Grand Blvd. (3-0)
• Required owner of 3950 Alabama St. to walk through with Building Commissioner and report by March 5, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved demolition of garage at 312 N. Cavender St. (3-0)
• Continued demolition bid for 235 Main St. to Feb. 19, 2025, for more information on bidders (3-0)

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Board of Directors of the Maria Reiner Center will meet to elect new officers for 2025, approve minutes from the December 2024 meeting, and receive the executive director's report on year-end 2024 wrap-up and upcoming fundraisers. The board will also vote on claims and review financial reports for each fund. The meeting is procedural with no major policy decisions or expenditures listed.

• Election of new officers for 2025
• Approval of minutes from December 5, 2024 regular meeting
• Executive director's report covering 2024 year-end wrap-up
• Upcoming events: Valentine's Day Party and St. Patrick's Luncheon
• First fundraising update: Sock Hop at Moose on March 29

The board approved minutes, agenda, and kept current officers. It approved claims totaling $7,969.46 and financial reports for November and December 2024. The executive director reported a $32,271.60 Legacy Foundation grant and discussed fundraising plans.

• Approved minutes of October 31, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved agenda with corrected date (7-0)
• Kept officers as previously elected (7-0)
• Approved claims totaling $7,969.46 (7-0)
• Approved financial reports for Nov/Dec 2024 (7-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board will meet to elect officers, approve minutes, and discuss several operational items. Key discussions include a task order for the 38th Place Storm Water Project, a six-month contract extension for CityWorks software, and a water monitoring contract for Duck Creek Phase 2. The board will also consider a printer purchase and a camera repair for the sanitary lateral launch.

• Discussion of Abonmarche Task Order #6 for the 38th Place Storm Water Project
• Consideration of a six-month contract extension for CityWorks software
• Discussion of Duck Creek Phase 2 water monitoring contract
• Discussion/consideration of a printer purchase
• Approval of financial reports, invoices, and SRF/stormwater bond disbursements

The Hobart Sanitary District Board approved several contracts and purchases, including a $345,000 design services contract for the 38th Place Storm Water Project, a $1,999 printer, a $20,800 software license extension, and a $49,596 water monitoring agreement. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The board also approved monthly invoices totaling $627,928.23 and SRF bond claims of $575,359.17.

• Approved Task Order 006 Revision 1 with Abonmarche for 38th Place Storm Water design, not to exceed $345,000 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of HP Design Jet 36-inch printer for $1,999.00 (4-0)
• Approved 6-month City Works software license extension for $20,800.00 (4-0)
• Approved 3-year Duck Creek post-construction water monitoring with Merjent for $49,596.00 (4-0)
• Approved $8,480.00 repair of Envirosite lateral camera (4-0)
• Approved January 2025 invoices totaling $627,928.23 (4-0)
• Approved February 2025 SRF bond claims and disbursements totaling $575,359.17 (4-0)
• Approved final Storm Water Bond Distribution #54 invoice for $51,290.61 (4-0)

Contractor's Licensing Board and Registration

The Board will hold a regular meeting with roll call, agenda acceptance, and one new business item listed as '2025-01 CC Edition LLC.' No other substantive actions are noted. The next meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2025.

• New business item: 2025-01 CC Edition LLC

The Hobart Contractor's Licensing Board revoked the contractor's license of Andrew Kats / CC Edition LLC and imposed a $300 fine for a driveway installation violation at 436 Softwood Drive. The contractor was not present at the meeting. The board also swore in three new members and approved the agenda.

• Revoked Andrew Kats / CC Edition LLC's contractor's license until contractor reappears before the board (6-0)
• Fined Andrew Kats / CC Edition LLC $300, payable to the City of Hobart (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (6-0)
• Swore in Daniel Rosenbaum, David Soderquist, and Craig Brooks as board members for term Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will meet to elect officers and review project updates. The body is scheduled to approve grant reports for the Merrillville and River Forest Community School Corporations regarding education and workforce training.

• Election of officers
• Education & Workforce Training Grant Report (#4-2024) – Merrillville Community School Corporation
• Education & Workforce Training Grant Report (#4-2024) – River Forest Community School Corporation
• Approval of Register of Claims
• Approval of 2020 Bond Register of Claims

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission elected Matthew Claussen as President, Pam Broadaway as Vice-President, and Marsha Plesac as Secretary. The commission approved fourth-quarter grant reports from Merrillville Community School Corporation and River Forest Community School Corporation, a $12,010 register of claims, and a $10,671.08 bond requisition. Mayor Huddlestun reported that the data center rezone was approved by the City Council (6-0) and that a public hearing on the convention center is scheduled for February 19.

• Elected Matthew Claussen as President, Pam Broadaway as Vice-President, Marsha Plesac as Secretary (4-0)
• Approved Education & Workforce Training Grant Report #4-2024 from Merrillville Community School Corporation (4-0)
• Approved Education & Workforce Training Grant Report #4-2024 from River Forest Community School Corporation (4-0)
• Approved register of claims totaling $12,010.00 (4-0)
• Approved 2020 Bond Register of Claims Requisition No. 64 in the amount of $10,671.08 (4-0)

City Council

The Hobart Common Council will hold its regular meeting on January 15, 2025, to conduct second reading of a PUD zone change for Harbor Club Subdivision and consider several new ordinances and a use variance. Significant items include a 293-acre rezoning from residential to agricultural, a 168-acre rezoning to industrial, and a resolution authorizing temporary fund transfers. The meeting also includes ordinances on waterfowl feeding, business licensing, fire protection, and animal licensing fees.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-42: PUD zone change for Harbor Club Subdivision Lots 1-17, 33 & 36 (approx. 7 acres)
• Ordinance 2025-05: Rezone 293 acres from R-1 to A-1 at NW corner County Line Rd. and Ridge Rd. (Oaktree Farm, LLC et al.)
• Ordinance 2025-07: Rezone 168 acres from R-3 to M-1 at 4751 E. 61st Ave (Hobart Devco LLC)
• Resolution 2025-01: Authorize temporary transfers between funds for cash flow purposes
• Ordinance 2025-06: Rezone 5.23 acres from R-2 and B-3 to B-3 at SW corner US30 and Clay Street (CASTO)

The Hobart Common Council approved Ordinance 2025-07, rezoning 168 acres at 4751 E. 61st Ave from R-3 to M-1 for a data center, with a condition limiting the zoning to this application and location. The council also adopted a PUD zoning change for the Harbor Club Subdivision, approved several ordinances on first reading (including a ban on feeding waterfowl and business licensing changes), and denied a use variance for storage containers at 865 E. 14th St. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the data center ordinance.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-07 rezoning 168 acres to M-1 for data center (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-42 PUD zoning change for Harbor Club Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-01 for temporary fund transfers (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-01 banning feeding wild waterfowl, first reading (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 amending business licensing, first reading (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 adopting fire protection ordinance, first reading (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-04 amending animal licensing fees, first reading (7-0)
• Denied use variance for Conex containers at 865 E. 14th St. (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a tabled agreement for firefighter medical exams with Site Med, and approve an RFP for property and casualty insurance brokers. They will also accept a uniform conflict of interest disclosure statement and receive updates on multiple unsafe building orders. Other routine business includes approval of minutes and claims.

• Tabled agreement: Hobart Fire Department medical exams with Site Med
• Approval of RFP/advertisement for bids for property and casualty insurance brokers
• Acceptance of Uniform Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
• Unsafe building order updates for 8 properties including 3997 W 37th Ave, 7203 Grand Blvd, 33 N Colorado St, and others

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $37,278 contract with Site Med for firefighter medical exams, covering 57 firefighters, after removing it from the table. They also approved issuing an RFP for property and casualty broker services, ratified the Mayor's conflict-of-interest disclosure, and took action on several unsafe building orders, including ordering demolition for two properties. The meeting was otherwise routine, with approvals of minutes, claims, and agenda.

• Approved $37,278 Site Med contract for firefighter medical exams (3-0)
• Approved RFP for property & casualty broker services (3-0)
• Ratified Mayor's Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure Statement (2-0, Mayor abstained)
• Ordered demolition of garage at 33 N. Colorado St and lien property (3-0)
• Ordered demolition of 3950 W. 49th Ave (3-0)
• Set over unsafe building orders for 3997 W. 37th Ave, 7203 Grand Blvd, 3950 Alabama St, 312 N. Cavender St, 801 W. 8th St, and 250 E. 10th St to future meetings

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Sanitary District / Storm Water Management Board meeting scheduled for January 14, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Park Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting with approval of prior minutes and claims, along with reports from the director, plan commission, common council, and school board. No new business or specific projects are listed for discussion or decision.

• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2024
• Approval of register of claims
• Director's report
• Plan commission report
• Common council report

The Board of Park Commissioners approved the agenda, minutes, and register of claims, all unanimously. The director reported on upcoming events, including the Easter event and Trash or Treasure, and discussed the goose ordinance and a potential vehicle purchase. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (4-0)
• Accepted register of claims (4-0)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will discuss the status of new hires and filling a vacancy under old business. Under new business, the commission will consider adopting job descriptions based on the Fire Chief's standard operating procedures. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new fire commissioner.

• Status of new hires and filling a vacancy
• Commission adopting job descriptions per Chief's S.O.P.'s
• Introduction of new fire commissioner

The Hobart Civil Service Fire Commission approved updated commission rules mirroring job descriptions and requirements, including age limits of 18 to 40 years (with extension for military service). It also accepted the December 21st testing lists for Battalion Chief and Division Chief of EMS. Commissioner Rich St. Myers was sworn in, and Rod Mosqueda was elected President.

• Swore in Rich St. Myers as new Fire Commissioner
• Elected Rod Mosqueda as Commission President (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Accepted December 12, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Accepted testing lists for Battalion Chief and Division Chief of EMS (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved updated commission rules including age requirements (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two major rezoning requests: a 293-acre rezone from R-1 to A-1 for Johnson Farm Produce and a 168-acre rezone from R-3 to M-1 for a proposed data center by Hobart Devco LLC. Commissioners will also vote on several previously tabled subdivision plats, including a 67-lot subdivision at Hickory Hollow, and site plan reviews for modifications to Sam's Club entrances and a Citgo building addition. Additionally, there are requests for conditional uses for a billboard and a church, and a rezone for a proposed gas station.

• Public hearing: Rezone 293 acres (R-1 to A-1) for Johnson Farm Produce at County Line Rd & 37th Ave
• Public hearing: Rezone 168 acres (R-3 to M-1) for Hobart Devco LLC data center near 61st Ave & Arizona St
• Old business: Final plat for Hickory Hollow, a proposed 67-lot subdivision on 32.5 acres near 61st Ave & Arizona St
• Old business: Site plan review for Sam's Club modifications to Colorado St entrances at US 30 & Colorado St
• Public hearing: Conditional use for a billboard and rezone to B-3 for a proposed gas station at Clay St & Lincoln Hwy

The Hobart Plan Commission recommended rezoning two properties to the Common Council: 293 acres from R-1 to A-1 for Johnson Farm Produce, and 168 acres from R-3 to M-1 for a proposed data center by Hobart Devco LLC, with a stipulation that the M-1 zoning reverts to R-3 if the data center is not built. The commission also granted preliminary plat approval for a 2-lot subdivision (Cox Law Firm Addition) and tabled several other petitions, including a site plan for a proposed office building.

• Favorable recommendation to rezone 293 acres from R-1 to A-1 for Johnson Farm Produce (8-0)
• Favorable recommendation to rezone 168 acres from R-3 to M-1 for Hobart Devco data center, with stipulation to revert to R-3 if not built (8-0)
• Granted preliminary plat approval for Cox Law Firm Addition 2-lot subdivision (7-0)
• Tabled final plat for Hickory Hollow subdivision (8-0)
• Tabled final plat for Quick Run subdivision (8-0)
• Tabled site plan for Sam's Club entrance modifications (8-0)
• Tabled final plat for JRs Spot subdivision (8-0)
• Tabled final plat for G-Squared Addition (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on several land-use variances. These include requests for accessory structures, signage, and the use of a property for a church.

• Use Variance for two 8’x40’ Conex containers at 865 E. 14th St.
• Developmental Standards Variance for a vinyl dome covering at 865 E. 14th St.
• Developmental Standards Variance for an accessory structure in the front yard at 521 N Union St.
• Conditional Use Variance for billboards at 4625-4717 E Lincoln Hwy
• Conditional Use Variance for Hobart Nazarene Church at 1 W. Old Ridge Rd.

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a use variance for two Conex containers at 865 E. 14th St. and denied a related height variance for a temporary dome, both by 3-0 votes. It approved a conditional use to relocate a billboard at 4625-4717 E Lincoln Hwy, contingent on the sign retaining the same height, size, and configuration. The board also approved a conditional use for the Hobart Nazarene Church to transition from a resale shop back to church services, with an amendment allowing the adjacent restaurant to continue serving alcohol. A variance request for a front-yard shed at 521 N Union St. was tabled.

• Denied use variance for two Conex containers at 865 E. 14th St. (3-0)
• Denied height variance for temporary vinyl dome at 865 E. 14th St. (3-0)
• Approved conditional use to relocate billboard at 4625-4717 E Lincoln Hwy, contingent on same height/size/configuration (3-0)
• Approved conditional use for Hobart Nazarene Church to operate as church, allowing adjacent restaurant to serve alcohol (3-0)
• Tabled front-yard shed variance at 521 N. Union St. (2-0)