New Haven, IN

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Board of Zoning Appeals

Park Board

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Common Council

Economic Development Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Plan Commission

Redevelopment Commission

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Board of Zoning Appeals

Park Board

Board of Works

Common Council

General

Economic Development Commission

Plan Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Redevelopment Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Board of Works

Common Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

General

Board of Works

Common Council

Economic Development Commission

Economic Development Commission

Park Board

Plan Commission

Redevelopment Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Board of Works

Common Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

Redevelopment Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Redevelopment Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Redevelopment Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Redevelopment Commission

Redevelopment Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

General

The New Haven Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two requests: one for off-premises directional signage at 3401 S Maplecrest Rd and another to reconstruct a six-foot privacy fence in the front yard at 516 South St. The board will also review minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting. No other business is listed.

• Public hearing on 26-DSV-05: off-premises directional signage at 3401 S Maplecrest Rd
• Public hearing on 26-DSV-06: reconstruct six-foot privacy fence in front yard at 516 South St
• Review of minutes from June 17, 2026 meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The New Haven Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two requests: an off-premises directional sign at 3401 S Maplecrest Rd and a six-foot privacy fence in the required front yard at 516 South St. The board will also review minutes from its June 17 meeting. No other business is listed.

• Public hearing: 26-DSV-05 – off-premises directional signage at 3401 S Maplecrest Rd
• Public hearing: 26-DSV-06 – reconstruct 6-foot privacy fence in required front yard at 516 South St
• Review of minutes from June 17, 2026 meeting

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works & Safety will consider multiple approvals, including contracts for a railroad advocacy website, road improvements, and various personnel actions. Items include new hires, salary increases, and equipment purchases. The meeting is a regular session with a full agenda of actionable items.

• Nup Media agreement for $7,000 for advocacy website supporting Railroad Petition Campaign
• DLZ invoice #610853 for $91,808.09 for South Maplecrest Road improvements
• New hire Marissa Almodovar as part-time Utility Billing Clerk at $15.06/hour
• Salary increase for HR Director Laney Barrow to $3,077.57 bi-weekly
• First Due Communications quote $12,804.72 for 2026 Tahoe upfit

Common Council

Fire/EMS Territory

The Fire/EMS Territory board will meet on August 13, 2026, to vote on hiring three new lieutenant positions and approve several contracts totaling $19,033.98 for career staff physicals, cancer screenings, and unit compensation.

• Approval to hire for 3 open lieutenant positions
• Professional Health Services, Inc. invoice #4999 for $17,747.98 for career staff physicals
• City of New Haven—Providing Unit Compensation invoice #107-080126 for $96,692.00
• 20/20 Biolabs Inc. cancer screen deposit invoice #7873 for $1,128.00

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Redevelopment Commission

Plan Commission

General

The Board of Public Works & Safety will consider a $503,398 READI funds reimbursement from Crossroads, approve three Comcast Enterprise Services agreements (including a $640/month backup internet line), and vote on several engineering invoices for road and trail projects. Personnel actions include promoting two police officers and authorizing $18,592.75 for five Getac computers. The meeting also covers a $30,000 on-call services agreement with Abonmarche and a $10,200 solar-powered beacon for Trainfo.

• Approval of Crossroads invoice #72226 for $503,398.00 in READI funds reimbursement
• Approval of Comcast Enterprise Services Sales Order Form for $640.00/month for a full backup internet line (60-month term)
• Approval of final change order #001 for API Sherbrook Drive project, increasing contract to $186,157.25 (7.72% over original bid)
• Approval of status change for Anthony Hevel to full-time Business Resource Officer and Michael Doughty to Corporal with salary increase
• Approval of Abonmarche Professional Services Agreement for on-call services not to exceed $30,000.00

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved all items on the agenda, including a $503,398 READI funds reimbursement invoice, multiple Comcast service agreements, engineering invoices, and police equipment purchases. The board also approved personnel status changes for two police officers and accepted final change orders for two road projects. All motions passed unanimously with two members present and one absent.

• Approved Crossroads invoice #72226 for $503,398 READI funds reimbursement
• Approved Comcast MSA for EPL line from City Hall to Rousseau Center
• Approved Comcast sales order for Police Dept EPL at $107.80/month for 60 months
• Approved Comcast sales order for full backup internet at $640/month for 60 months
• Approved amended PCN Strategies quote for 10 Getac computers at $35,097.91
• Approved final change order #001 for API Sherbrook Drive project, total $186,157.25
• Approved status change for Anthony Hevel to Business Resource Officer effective 08/09/2026
• Approved status change for Michael Doughty to Corporal with salary increase to $2,797.11 biweekly

Economic Development Commission

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a regular meeting to conduct city business. The primary item for consideration is a second reading of a zoning map amendment.

• Second reading of Ordinance Z-26-14 to amend the zoning map of the New Haven Plan Commission’s jurisdictional area

General

The New Haven Fire/EMS Territory Board will meet on August 4, 2026, to consider appointing a new board secretary and approving the hiring of three lieutenants. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and other routine procedural items.

• Appointment of new board secretary
• Approval to hire three lieutenants

Board of Works

Fire/EMS Territory

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to review rental policy updates and several facility projects. The agenda includes discussions on lighting, landscaping, and personnel changes.

• Rental Policy Updates
• Moser Diamond Lights update
• Music features in Maryland Farm
• Walnut trim and tree removal
• New hires and position changes

General

Board of Works

The Board of Works will consider approving invoices totaling over $300,000 for professional services, stormwater improvements, and road rehabilitation. The board will also vote on purchasing a 2026 Chevy Tahoe and reviewing tow agreements.

• Approval of DLZ invoice for South Maplecrest Improvements ($48,614.00)
• Approval of API change order for Edgerton Road Rehabilitation ($51,094.37)
• Approval of Metropolitan Title Settlement Statement ($143,377.61)
• Approval of purchase for 2026 Chevy Tahoe ($54,010.50)
• Approval of John Jones invoice for 2026 Chevy Tahoe ($54,010.50)

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved multiple engineering invoices and contracts, including a $48,614 payment for South Maplecrest Improvements and a $33,214.68 invoice for Lincoln Highway Trailhead design. A $51,094.37 decrease change order for Edgerton Road Rehabilitation was also approved. The board tabled an appeal of code violations for Brandon Racioppi to gather more information, and denied Parker's Tow Agreement while approving tow agreements for Reichert & Knepp and Blue Eagle.

• Approved Wessler invoice #50047 for $1,385.14 for professional services
• Approved DLZ invoice #610487 for $1,406.25 for stormwater plan review
• Approved DLZ invoice #610488 for $48,614.00 for South Maplecrest Improvements
• Approved VS Engineering invoice #583401 for $11,466.32 for roadway design
• Approved VS Engineering invoice #582403 for $33,214.68 for Lincoln Highway Trailhead
• Approved API final change order #2 decreasing $51,094.37 for Edgerton Road Rehabilitation
• Tabled appeal of code violations for Brandon Racioppi
• Denied Parker's Tow Agreement; approved Reichert & Knepp and Blue Eagle tow agreements

Common Council

The New Haven Common Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance Z-26-13, which amends the zoning map for the Plan Commission's jurisdictional area. A first reading of a similar zoning map amendment ordinance will also be presented. The meeting includes the swearing‑in of Officer Andrew Clark and a presentation on Opportunity Zones.

• Second reading of Ordinance Z-26-13, amending the zoning map of the New Haven Plan Commission's jurisdictional area
• First reading of an ordinance amending the zoning map of the New Haven Plan Commission’s jurisdictional area
• Swearing in of Officer Andrew Clark
• Presentation on Opportunity Zones
• Approval of minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting

The Common Council approved the second reading of Ordinance Z-26-13, amending the zoning map of the New Haven Plan Commission's jurisdictional area, by a 5-0 vote. They also introduced and approved the first reading of a separate zoning map amendment (Ordinance Z-26-14). Additionally, the council swore in a new probationary patrolman and received a presentation on Opportunity Zones.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance Z-26-13, amending the zoning map (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance Z-26-14, amending the zoning map (5-0)
• Swore in Probationary Patrolman Andrew Clark

Board of Zoning Appeals

The July 15, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting was cancelled because there were no petitions to be heard. No decisions or discussions were scheduled for this date.

Plan Commission

The New Haven Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss the Lincoln Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) project. The meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Community Room of the New Haven Administration Building.

• Public Hearing: 26-Z-04 Lincoln Crossing PUD
• Review of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Meeting date: August 11, 2026

The commission approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting. It unanimously approved four signage waivers for the QuikTrip project and approved the QuikTrip Primary Development Plan (26‑PDP‑02) pending rezoning approval by the Common Council. The commission also gave a favorable recommendation to the Common Council for the Forest City rezoning and approved that project (26‑PDP‑03) with a 25‑ft railroad buffer and vegetation retention, and approved the redevelopment commission’s proposal for 622 Broadway St (26‑RES‑02). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved four signage waivers for QuikTrip (unanimous)
• Approved QuikTrip Primary Development Plan contingent on rezoning (unanimous)
• Provided favorable recommendation to Common Council for Forest City rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved Forest City Primary Development Plan with 25 ft railroad buffer and vegetation retention (unanimous)
• Approved New Haven Redevelopment Commission proposal for 622 Broadway St (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

The Fire/EMS Territory Board will approve minutes from the previous meeting and handle claim payments. Unfinished business includes a discussion on the Allen County Fire & EMS District. New business covers a personnel promotion, addition of part‑time EMTs, an apparatus update, and a lieutenant process update.

• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Pay claims and register
• Allen County Fire & EMS District discussion (unfinished business)
• Kyle Wegman promoted to FF/Advanced EMT
• New part‑time Basic EMTs Ian Hale and Jenna Mackin

Fire/EMS Territory

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Lincoln Highway Corridor Action Plan, consider a resolution to purchase real property, and open a bid for property disposition on Rose Avenue. All items are under discussion or decision; no votes are recorded in the agenda.

• Public hearing and resolution on Lincoln Highway Corridor Action Plan
• Resolution authorizing purchase of real property (location not specified)
• Bid opening for disposition of property at Rose Avenue

The New Haven Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved a resolution amending the Economic Development Plan for the Interstate 469 – Downtown Economic Development Area, a resolution authorizing the purchase of certain real property, and the Lincoln Corridor Action Plan. No bids were received for the Rose Avenue property disposition, and no public comments were made during the hearing. The minutes from the June 24 meeting were approved as presented.

• Approved minutes from June 24, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Amending the Economic Development Plan for I-469 – Downtown EDA (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Certain Real Property (unanimous)
• Approved Lincoln Corridor Action Plan (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will introduce and hold the first reading of several ordinances, including one to create a Municipal Tourism Capital Fund, another to modify the Summer Sewer Discount provision, and a third to amend the city’s zoning map. Two resolutions will also be introduced to transfer city and utility funds for 2026. The meeting will also cover routine items such as approval of minutes and committee reports.

• Ordinance to create the Municipal Tourism Capital Fund (first reading)
• Ordinance amending Section 51.074 Summer Sewer Discount (first reading)
• Ordinance amending the zoning map of the Plan Commission’s jurisdiction (first reading)
• Resolution to transfer city fund between accounts for 2026 (first reading)
• Resolution authorizing transfer between utility funds (first reading)

The Common Council unanimously approved the creation of a Municipal Tourism Capital Fund (Ordinance G-26-11) and amended the Summer Sewer Discount ordinance (G-26-12), both on second reading. The council also introduced a zoning map amendment and two fund-transfer resolutions. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved Ordinance G-26-11 creating Municipal Tourism Capital Fund (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance G-26-12 amending Summer Sewer Discount (7-0)
• Introduced first reading of zoning map amendment (Z-26-13)
• Introduced Resolution R-26-25 to transfer city funds between accounts
• Introduced Resolution R-26-26 authorizing transfer between utility funds
• Approved minutes from June 23 special meeting (7-0)

General

Board of Works

The New Haven Board of Public Works & Safety will vote on a series of invoices, contracts, and personnel actions. Items include equipment purchases, engineering contracts, and new hires across departments. The meeting also covers approvals for special event forms and asset disposals. All decisions are recorded for the July 7, 2026 session.

• Approve Motorola invoice #1187175936 for $386,363.72 equipment
• Approve VS Engineering contract for $90,830.00 Broadway One-Way conversion
• Approve Crosby Excavating change order #6 for $58,815.00 Tanglewood Sanitary Sewer Replacement
• Approve Kelley automotive invoice #26-113 for $161,388.00 purchase of 4 Durangos
• Approve purchase and sale agreement earnest money of $5,000.00 for 622 Broadway

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved numerous invoices and contracts, including a $386,363.72 Motorola equipment purchase, a $90,830 VS Engineering contract for Broadway One-Way conversion, and a $237,875 settlement for 706 Broadway St. Also approved were new hires, pay increases, and asset disposals. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Motorola invoice #1187175936 for $386,363.72 for equipment
• Approved VS Engineering contract letter for $90,830.00 for Broadway One-Way conversion
• Approved Metropolitan Title final settlement for 706 Broadway St. for $237,875.00
• Approved Crosby Excavating change order #6 for $58,815.00 for Tanglewood Sanitary Sewer Replacement
• Approved new hire Derek Decker as Community Development Coordinator at $24.25/hr
• Approved new hire Andrew Clark as Probationary Police Officer at $2,311.73 bi-weekly
• Approved pay increase for Michael Garza from $20.00 to $21.00/hr
• Approved removal of 26 Motorola APX 600 radios from asset list

Park Board

The New Haven Park Board will meet on July 6, 2026. The board’s new business items include reviewing officer compensation, approving new hires, considering a Schnelker camera system, updating road sign lighting to LED, evaluating the relocation or repurposing of a farm corn crib, and discussing a rental policy and fee waiver. No other decisions are listed.

• Officer Pay
• New Hires
• Schnelker Camera System
• Road Sign Lighting LED Update
• Farm Corn Crib Moving/repurposing

The Park Board approved the purchase of a cloud-based camera system for Schnetker and authorized funds for road sign lighting and corn crib repurposing. The board also approved new hires, specific pay rates, and rental officer pay. A decision on the rental policy and fee waiver was held pending feedback.

• Approved $16,864 Schnetker Camera System
• Approved road sign lighting LED update not to exceed $7,000
• Approved repurposing corn cribs into a shelter for Marylands Farm not to exceed $8,500
• Approved officer pay for rentals at $55 an hour
• Approved new hires: Ward, Brotzman, and Daniel
• Approved Recreational Director pay rate of 27.83
• Approved July 6, 2026, Park claims
• Tabled rental policy and fee waiver pending feedback from Steve Harrants

Economic Development Commission