Portage, IN

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will meet to approve minutes, consider a solicitor's permit for Great Lakes Contracting LLC, approve a Lifeline collection contract, and act on FEMA reimbursable work contracts. The board will also review and approve claims and payroll for the period, and address any other business.

• Solicitor's Permit – Great Lakes Contracting LLC
• Lifeline Collection Contract Approval
• FEMA Reimbursable Work Contracts
• BOW Claims (08/25/2026)
• Payroll Claims (Payroll 08/07/2026)

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety is meeting to approve minutes, handle unfinished business, and consider several new items including a special event permit for a police fundraiser, a performance bond reduction for Lennar Homes, a streetlight agreement for North Wood Trail, a maintenance bond for Preston Trails, and claims. The agenda also includes payroll claims and a bulk appeal.

• Special Event – Portage Police Fundraiser at 5987 Dune Harbor Drive
• Lennar Homes Performance Bond Reduction
• Streetlight Agreement – North Wood Trail
• Maintenance Bond Preston Trails - Lennar Homes
• Bulk Appeals – 5987 Mulberry Ave

Common Council

The Portage Common Council will consider several ordinance amendments, including property maintenance, neglected premises, certificate of completion, firearms and ranges, zoning, and salary. Public input is invited during the meeting.

• Ordinance #26-13 Amending Article IV Property Maintenance
• Ordinance #26-14 Amending Chapter 54, Article IV, Neglect Premises Visible to Public
• Ordinance #26-15 Amending Chapter 42, Article II Certificate of Completion
• Ordinance #26-08 Updating & Amending Article III Firearms & Ranges
• Ordinance #26-09 Amending Zoning Ordinance

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a special event permit for the Sanctified Souls Lakefront Chapter's motorcycle benefit ride and concert at Founders Square on June 26, 2027, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., with coordination from Police, Fire, and Street Departments. The board also approved the Dunkin Donuts Back to School Bash special event, BOW claims totaling $1,698,367.47, and payroll claims totaling $2,263,098.79. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Sanctified Souls benefit ride and concert for June 26, 2027 (4-0)
• Approved Dunkin Donuts Back to School Bash special event (4-0)
• Approved BOW claims totaling $1,698,367.47 (4-0)
• Approved payroll claims totaling $2,263,098.79 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2026 (4-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The Portage Board of Parks & Recreation will review financial items including a Park Bond and fee matters. New business includes a proposal for a fish cleaning station at the marina. The board will also hear a fee waiver request for a community picnic at Founders Square and an issue concerning an open‑air pavilion. Additional agenda items cover rental contracts, vouchers, and committee updates.

• Park Bond
• Marina: Fish Cleaning Station
• Dominique Petrovic: Founders Sq Fee Waiver Request – Community Picnic
• Annette Handon: Open Air Pavilion Issue 6/13/26
• Register of Rental Contracts July 2026

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Board will review street renaming resolutions, a special event request, and a vacation petition for Coca Cola Ave. The agenda also includes the approval of payroll claims and a bulk appeal for 5024 Honeysuckle Ave.

• Resolution 26-14: Renaming certain streets
• Mexico Lindo Special Event Request
• Vacate Petition – Coca Cola Ave
• Bulk Appeal: 5024 Honeysuckle Ave
• Payroll and Pension Payroll claims

Park & Recreation Board

La Junta de Parques y Recreación llevará a cabo una reunión especial para considerar una cotización de Miracle Playgrounds para equipo de parques infantiles. También revisarán un registro de vales de parques y discutirán asuntos de personal. La reunión incluye comentarios del público sobre cualquier otro asunto.

• Consideración de la cotización de Miracle Playgrounds
• Aprobación del Registro de Vales de Parques para el 8 de julio de 2026
• Discusión de asuntos de personal
• Periodo de comentarios públicos

Common Council

El Concejo Común presentará ordenanzas para actualizar las regulaciones de armas de fuego, enmendar las ordenanzas de zonificación y salarios, y autorizar bonos para los proyectos Simon Southeast y Southwest. También están en la agenda resoluciones para adoptar políticas financieras internas y reglas de comentarios públicos. Además, el Concejo considerará el contrato policial de 2026.

• Ordenanza #26-08 que actualiza el Artículo III Armas de fuego y campos de tiro
• Ordenanza #26-09 que enmienda la ordenanza de zonificación
• Ordenanza #26-10 que enmienda la ordenanza salarial
• Ordenanzas #26-11 y #26-12 para los Bonos del Proyecto Simon Southeast y Southwest
• Contrato policial 2026 a ser considerado

Board of Works and Public Safety

La Junta de Obras Públicas y Seguridad votará sobre una orden de cambio para el proyecto de pavimentación de calles de 2026 por Reith-Riley Construction, considerará las quejas del Paso 3 y aprobará varias reclamaciones que incluyen nóminas, pensiones y asignaciones de ropa para policía y bomberos. Una apelación masiva para 5760 Mulberry Ave también está en la agenda.

• Orden de cambio de pavimentación de calles de 2026 de Reith-Riley Construction
• Consideración de las quejas del Paso 3
• Reclamaciones de BOW para el 23 de junio de 2026
• Asignación de ropa para policía y bomberos para junio de 2026
• Apelación masiva en 5760 Mulberry Ave

The Board approved a $217,585 change order for the 2026 Street Paving Project, adding VRAM on Willowdale Road and curb replacement on Charlotte Street. It also approved two Step 3 grievance decisions, several financial claims (BOW, payroll, payroll pension, police and fire clothing allowance), and a bulk‑appeal waiver for a resident. All motions passed with the recorded vote totals.

• Approved $217,585 street paving change order (5 yay – 0 nays)
• Approved Step 3 grievance decision for employee Somba Delis (4 yay – 0 nays – 1 abstained)
• Approved Step 3 grievance decision for employee Bell (4 yay – 0 nays – 1 abstained)
• Approved BOW claims totaling $405,969.71 (5 yay – 0 nays)
• Approved payroll claims totaling $2,674,332.31 (5 yay – 0 nays)
• Approved payroll pension for May 2026 totaling $243,519.12 (5 yay – 0 nays)
• Approved police and fire clothing allowance for June 2026 totaling $195,583.84 (5 yay – 0 nays)
• Approved bulk‑appeal waiver for 5760 Mulberry Ave (5 yay – 0 nays)

Board of Works and Public Safety

La Junta de Obras Públicas y Seguridad (Board of Public Works and Safety) convocará una sesión ejecutiva el 23 de junio de 2026 para discutir quejas de empleados bajo negociación colectiva y llevar a cabo comunicaciones protegidas por el privilegio abogado-cliente. La sesión ejecutiva es cerrada al público y no se tomará ninguna acción final. Se ha programado una reunión regular a continuación, pero no se proporcionan puntos de agenda para esa parte en este aviso.

• Sesión ejecutiva para quejas de empleados bajo negociación colectiva (IC § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2))
• Sesión ejecutiva para comunicaciones protegidas por el privilegio abogado-cliente (IC § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6),(19))

Redevelopment Commission

La Comisión de Redesarrollo de Portage decidirá sobre la adjudicación de cotizaciones para el sellado de grietas y reparaciones de estacionamientos en múltiples propiedades propiedad de la ciudad, incluyendo City Hall, la Estación de Policía y parques. También considerarán cuatro acuerdos de desarrollo (Simon CRE Southeast/Southwest y Kayak Point Tenant A/B), una oferta adicional de compra de terrenos en el Downtown Mall y una resolución para aprobar el Capture Notice de 2026 presentado ante el Auditor del Condado de Porter.

• Consideración de cotizaciones para el Proyecto de Sellado de Grietas de Contrato 26 de 2026 en varias calles
• Consideración de cotizaciones para Reparaciones de Estacionamientos en 2775 Willowcreek Road, 6070 Central Avenue, 6260 Central Avenue, 6300 Central Avenue, el Estacionamiento Municipal al norte de 6260 Central Avenue, 2500 SPC Roy Buckley Way, 6100 Southport Road y 6090 US Hwy 12, además del mantenimiento de carreteras en Founders Square
• Consideración de los Acuerdos de Desarrollo de Simon CRE Southeast y Southwest
• Consideración de los Acuerdos de Desarrollo de Kayak Point Tenant A y B
• Consideración de la Oferta Adicional de Compra de Terrenos del Downtown Mall y la Resolución para aprobar el Capture Notice del 1 de enero de 2026

Park & Recreation Board

La Junta de Parques y Recreación de Portage celebra una reunión regular para aprobar las actas, revisar el reporte financiero y los comprobantes, y considerar los registros de contratos de alquiler y de servicios personales para junio de 2026. No se enumeran acciones importantes específicas ni audiencias públicas más allá de los asuntos administrativos de rutina.

• Registro de Contratos de Alquiler para junio de 2026
• Registro de Contratos de Servicios Personales para junio de 2026
• Reporte financiero y comprobantes para el Park Department y la Marina Facility

Board of Works and Public Safety

La Junta de Obras Públicas y Seguridad de Portage considerará varios asuntos de nuevos negocios, incluyendo un acuerdo de contratista independiente para servicios de TI, cotizaciones de máquinas de RCP para el departamento de bomberos y un permiso de evento especial para el Desfile y Festival del 4 de julio. La junta también revisará las solicitudes de permisos de solicitador de Ascendant Group Inc y Fat Guys Fries, junto con una apelación masiva para 6527 Jason Ct. La reunión sigue a una sesión ejecutiva e incluye la aprobación de las actas del 26 de mayo de 2026.

• Acuerdo de Contratista Independiente de TI – Bill Moran
• Cotizaciones de Máquinas de RCP del FD
• Desfile y Festival del 4 de julio – Evento Especial
• Solicitud de Permiso de Solicitador – Ascendant Group Inc
• Solicitud de Permiso de Solicitador – Fat Guys Fries

The Board of Works approved an IT contractor agreement, the Fourth of July parade and festival, and the purchase of SWAT team ballistic vests. The board denied a solicitor permit for Ascendant Group Inc. and tabled a request for a food truck permit while staff researches the proper approval process.

• Approved IT independent contractor agreement (4-0)
• Approved Fourth of July parade and festival (4-0)
• Denied solicitor permit for Ascendant Group Inc (4-0)
• Tabled food truck permit for Fat Guys Fries/JT's (4-0)
• Approved BOW claims totaling $983,579.91 (4-0)
• Approved reversal of bulk charge for 6527 Jason Ct (4-0)
• Approved SWAT team vest purchase not to exceed $47,000 (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Board of Works and Public Safety

La Junta de Obras Públicas y Seguridad (Board of Public Works & Safety) llevará a cabo una sesión ejecutiva cerrada bajo las leyes de Indiana para discutir quejas de empleados bajo negociación colectiva y para realizar comunicaciones privilegiadas con abogados. No se tomará ninguna acción final durante la sesión cerrada; la reunión pública regular seguirá inmediatamente después.

• Sesión ejecutiva de conformidad con IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2),(6),(19) para quejas de negociación colectiva y comunicaciones privilegiadas entre abogado y cliente
• La reunión regular seguirá a la sesión ejecutiva a las 10:30 am en Council Chambers

Common Council

El Concejo Común de Portage llevará a cabo una audiencia pública, presentará y votará sobre múltiples ordenanzas y resoluciones. Los temas clave incluyen la actualización del Artículo III sobre armas de fuego y campos de tiro, la rezonificación de aproximadamente 41 acres para Timber Stone a desarrollo planificado, y la adopción de políticas financieras internas y reglas de comentarios públicos.

• Ordenanza #26-08 que actualiza el Artículo III: Armas de fuego y campos de tiro
• Ordenanza #26-06 rezonificación de aprox. 41.186 acres (Timber Stone) de M2 a PD_M2
• Ordenanza #26-07 aprobación final de PD para Timber Stone
• Resolución #26-13 adoptando las Políticas y Procedimientos Financieros internos de CT
• Aprobaciones de exención de impuestos para Monosol, LLC (2025/2026 y 2026/2027) y MSI Express, Inc (2026/2027)

Park & Recreation Board

La Junta de Parques y Recreación de Portage revisará informes financieros, aprobará contratos y discutirá asuntos nuevos, incluyendo una reparación de un socavón en Sammie L. Maletta Public Marina y una presentación de Ross Roofing. La junta también considerará un bono de parques con Game Plan Solutions y recibirá una actualización de comité de la Plan Commission. Una expo de fitness por Hot Body Pilates en Founders Square también está en la agenda.

• Reparación de socavón en Sammie L. Maletta Public Marina
• Discusión de bono de parques con Game Plan Solutions
• Registro de Contratos de Servicios Personales de mayo de 2026
• Expo de fitness en Founders Square por Hot Body Pilates
• Actualización de la Plan Commission

The Park & Recreation Board approved several financial items, including park and marina vouchers and multiple contract registers. It authorized a $6,202.00 quote from Ross Roofing for preschool roof repairs and awarded a $17,150.00 bid to Hamady Services for the Marina sinkhole repair. The board also directed the creation of an Events Manager position description and a salary ordinance amendment, and waived fees for community events.

• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 30, 2026 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Park vouchers $5310,953.33 and Marina vouchers $17,403.39 (unanimous)
• Approved May 2026 Register of Rental Contracts (passed)
• Approved May 2025 Register of Personal Service Contracts (passed)
• Approved Ross Roofing quote $6,202.00 for preschool roof repairs (unanimous)
• Approved award of Hamady Services bid $17,150.00 for Marina sinkhole repair (unanimous)
• Directed creation of Events Manager position description and salary ordinance amendment (unanimous)

Board of Works and Public Safety

La Junta discutirá una fiesta de cuadra para un evento especial con fuegos artificiales y música, una solicitud de cierre de carretera por graduación y una petición de revocación para Marine & Coca Cola Avenue. También aprobarán reclamos y nóminas para mayo de 2026.

• Evento Especial – Fiesta de Cuadra con Fuegos Artificiales y Música
• Solicitud de Cierre de Carretera por Graduación
• Petición de Revocación de DSP Portage: Marine & Coca Cola Avenue
• Reclamos de BOW y Reclamos de Nómina para mayo de 2026
• Apelaciones Masivas para 6320 Savannah y 2066 Stevens St

The Board approved the May 12 minutes and granted an exemption to hold a neighborhood fireworks display two days earlier than the usual legal window. It also approved temporary road closures for the high school graduation, vacated a public right‑of‑way for the DSP Portage development, and authorized several financial claims totaling over $3 million. Additional approvals included use of city property for a June 6 car show and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes (4‑0)
• Granted fireworks exemption to hold display two days early (4‑0)
• Approved road closures for high school graduation (4‑0)
• Approved DSP Portage vacate petition for Marina Coco Cola Ave (4‑0)
• Approved BOW claims totaling $834,584.09 (4‑0)
• Approved payroll claims totaling $2,305,695.70 (4‑0)
• Approved use of city center strip for June 6, 2026 car show (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Board of Works and Public Safety

La Junta de Obras y Seguridad Pública considerará dos exenciones de aceras para Robbins Rd y Airport Rd en Brookside Subdivision, y un acuerdo de servicios profesionales para la inspección del Willowcreek Bridge por parte de DCCM. La junta también aprobará reclamaciones, nóminas y una apelación masiva para 6686 Federal Ave. La reunión incluye aprobaciones de rutina de actas y otros asuntos.

• Exención de acera para Robbins Rd en Brookside Subdivision
• Exención de acera para Airport Rd en Brookside Subdivision
• Acuerdo de Servicios Profesionales de DCCM para la inspección del Willowcreek Bridge
• Aprobaciones de reclamaciones y nóminas de BOW (Pension April 2026, Payroll 04/17/2026, Payroll 05/01/2026)
• Apelación masiva para 6686 Federal Ave

The Board approved accepting $58,500 in waiver fees from Lennar instead of requiring construction of a pedestrian bridge over Robin's Ditch. The board also approved a $10,250 sidewalk waiver for Airport Road, a $7,850 bridge inspection contract, and various payroll and claims payments.

• Approved $58,500 sidewalk and curb waiver fees for Robbins Road (4-0)
• Approved $10,250 sidewalk waiver for Airport Road (4-0)
• Approved DCCM bridge inspection contract for $7,850 (4-0)
• Approved BOW claims totaling $325,573.27 (4-0)
• Approved pension payroll claims totaling $206,047.62 (4-0)
• Approved regular payroll claims totaling $2,214,657.06 (4-0)
• Approved regular payroll claims totaling $2,230,656.80 (4-0)
• Upheld bulk trash charge of $40 for 6686 Federal Ave (4-0)

Common Council

El Common Council presentará tres ordenanzas, incluyendo rezonificaciones para Olthof Homes y el gran desarrollo de Timber Stone, y considerará la aprobación final del desarrollo planificado para Timber Stone. El concejo también votará sobre las exenciones de impuestos sobre bienes raíces CF-1 para Power Properties y Konrady Plastics.

• Ordenanza #26-05: Rezonificar 1.195 acres (M2 a IS) para Olthof Homes
• Ordenanza #26-06: Rezonificar 41.186 acres (M2 a PD_M2) para Timber Stone
• Ordenanza #26-07: Aprobación final del desarrollo planificado para Timber Stone
• Aprobación CF-1: Exención de impuestos sobre bienes raíces para Power Properties
• Aprobación CF-1: Exención de impuestos sobre bienes raíces para Konrady Plastics

Councilperson Czilli moved and Councilperson Giese‑Hurst seconded a motion to approve the minutes from the April 7 regular meeting and the April 27 special meeting; the motion passed. The council introduced three rezoning ordinances for a 42‑acre development, but no vote was taken because zoning measures require a second reading. Other reports and public comments were noted but did not result in decisions.

• Approved April 7 and April 27 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Introduced Ordinance #26‑05, #26‑06, and #26‑07 for rezoning (no vote taken, requires second reading)

Board of Works and Public Safety

La Junta de Obras Públicas y Seguridad de Portage considerará la adjudicación de un contrato para la pavimentación y reparación de calles de 2026, junto con la restauración de vacaciones de empleados relacionada con compensación laboral. La junta también votará sobre tres exenciones de aceras para propiedades específicas y revisará reclamaciones, nóminas y apelaciones masivas.

• Recomendación de adjudicación para Pavimentación y Reparación de Calles de 2026 (monto de dólares no especificado en la agenda)
• Restauración de tiempo de vacaciones de empleados debido a compensación laboral
• Exención de acera en 2220 Locust Street
• Exenciones de aceras para Robbins Rd y Airport Rd en Brookside Subdivision
• Apelaciones masivas para 5030 Independence y 6686 Federal Ave

The Board of Public Works approved a $1,285,242 contract for 2026 street paving and repair with Rieth Riley Construction. The board also approved vacation time restoration for an injured employee and waived sidewalk requirements at 2220 Locust Street. Two sidewalk waiver requests for the Brookside Subdivision were tabled for further review.

• Approved $1,285,242 street paving contract (4-0)
• Approved vacation time restoration for injured employee (4-0)
• Approved sidewalk waiver at 2220 Locust Street (4-0)
• Tabled sidewalk waivers for Robbins Rd and Airport Rd (4-0)
• Approved BOW claims totaling $720,715.37 (4-0)
• Approved pension payroll claims for Feb and Mar 2026 (4-0)
• Approved payroll claims for March and April 2026 (4-0)
• Upheld bulk charge of $40 for 5030 Independence Ave (4-0)

Board of Works and Public Safety

La reunión de la Junta de Obras y Seguridad Pública de la Ciudad de Portage programada para el 28 de abril de 2026 ha sido cancelada. La reunión será reprogramada para el 29 de abril de 2026 a las 2:30 p.m. en City Hall. No se proporcionan puntos del orden del día en este aviso de cancelación.

• Reunión cancelada
• Reprogramada para el 29 de abril de 2026 a las 2:30 p.m.
• Ubicación: City Hall, 6070 Central Ave., Portage, Indiana

Park & Recreation Board

La Junta de Parques y Recreación de Portage llevará a cabo una reunión regular para aprobar actas, revisar informes financieros y discutir asuntos nuevos y no concluidos. El elemento más notable es una presentación o discusión con respecto al Bono de Parques con Game Plan Solutions.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 17 de marzo de 2026
• Informe financiero y aprobaciones de comprobantes
• Registro de contratos de alquiler y de servicios personales para abril de 2026
• Discusión sobre el Bono de Parques con Game Plan Solutions
• Actualización de la Comisión de Planificación bajo informes de comités

The Portage Park & Recreation Board approved April 2026 vouchers for the Park Department ($68,234.32), Marina Facility ($14,457.18), and Port Authority ($720), all unanimously. A $75 per keg premium beer upcharge for all bar packages was also approved without dissent. The board additionally approved the Register of Rental Contracts (contingent on Dream Big Gymnastics' non-profit status) and the Register of Personal Service Contracts. Acting Superintendent Lusco reported on upcoming events, spring maintenance, and recent vandalism at the marina.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved April 2026 Park Department vouchers totaling $68,234.32 (unanimous)
• Approved April 2026 Marina Facility vouchers totaling $14,457.18 (unanimous)
• Approved April 2026 Port Authority vouchers totaling $720 (unanimous)
• Approved $75 per keg premium beer upcharge for all bar packages (passed)
• Approved April 2026 Register of Rental Contracts, contingent on Dream Big Gymnastics non-profit status (passed)
• Approved April 2026 Register of Personal Service Contracts (passed)
• Received update on Pickleball Shelter construction from Game Plan Solutions

Board of Works and Public Safety

La Junta de Obras Públicas y Seguridad considerará dos variaciones de frente de carretera, abrirá licitaciones para el Proyecto de Pavimentación y Reparación de 2026 y discutirá revisiones del Manual de Políticas. También se revisará una solicitud de evento especial para el Portage Park Youth Baseball Parade. La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas anteriores y la aprobación de reclamos.

• Apertura de licitaciones para el Proyecto de Pavimentación y Reparación de 2026
• Variación de frente de carretera (Jason Martin)
• Variación de frente de carretera (Mitch & Duane Lyons)
• Revisiones del Manual de Políticas
• Solicitud de evento especial – Portage Park Youth Baseball Parade

The Board of Works and Public Safety approved two road frontage variances for a 67-acre property near Lenburg and Long Common Roads, each by a 4-0 vote, contingent on city staff approval of turnaround designs. Bids for the 2026 paving and repair project were taken under advisement without award. Policy manual revisions, a special event request for the Portage Youth Baseball parade, $351,631 in claims, and a bulk item appeal were also approved as recorded.

• Approved Jason Martin's road frontage variance for 67-acre property, contingent on staff approval of turnaround (4-0)
• Approved Mitch & Duane Lyons' road frontage variance for same property via Creasy Drive, contingent on staff review (4-0)
• Took 2026 paving/repair project bids under advisement: Milestone $1,294,973.10 and Rieth-Riley $1,285,242 (4-0)
• Approved employee policy manual revisions on drug/alcohol testing, PTO accrual chart, and sick bank payout (4-0)
• Approved Portage Park Youth Baseball opening day parade for May 2, contingent on police/fire/street coordination (4-0)
• Approved BOW claims totaling $351,631.01 (4-0)
• Upheld bulk trash charge for 2810 Edgewood (denied appeal) (4-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding an additional appropriation for Lit to MVH. Members will also consider a salary ordinance revision and three resolutions establishing allocation areas.

• Ordinance #26-04: Revising Salary Ordinance #25-44 v4
• Resolution #26-05: Additional Appropriation Lit to MVH
• Resolution #26-08: Kayak Point Allocation Area
• Resolution #26-09: Simon Southwest Allocation Area
• Resolution #26-10: Simon Southeast Allocation Area

The council adopted Resolution #26-05 for an additional appropriation after completing the required public hearing, and completed the first reading of the 2026 salary ordinance. It also approved Resolution #26-08 (Kayak Point allocation), Resolution #26-09 (Simon Southwest allocation), and Resolution #26-10 (Simon Southeast allocation) with unanimous votes. The council adjusted its May and November meeting dates and scheduled an executive session and a special council meeting for late April. All motions passed with no recorded opposition.

• Approved March 3 minutes (6 yay, 0 nays)
• Adopted Resolution #26-05 additional appropriation (5 yay, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• First reading of Ordinance #26-04 salary update (6 yay, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution #26-08 Kayak Point allocation (6 yay, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution #26-09 Simon Southwest allocation (6 yay, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution #26-10 Simon Southeast allocation (6 yay, 0 nays)
• Adjusted council meeting dates to May 12 and November 10 (agreed, no formal vote)
• Scheduled executive session April 27 5:30 PM and special council meeting 6:00 PM (agreed)

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will approve the March 10 minutes, discuss unfinished business, and consider new business items. New business includes special event requests from Wiener Wagon Racing Inc and Mexico Lindo, opening police bid envelopes, reviewing BOW claims, payroll claims for March 24 and March 6, and bulk appeals. The board may also address any other business before adjourning.

• Approval of Minutes – 03/10/2026
• Special Event Request – Wiener Wagon Racing Inc
• Special Event Request – Mexico Lindo
• Open Police Bids Envelopes
• Payroll Claims – 03/24/2026 and 03/06/2026

The Board approved the March 10 meeting minutes. It conditionally approved the Wiener Wagon Racing monthly car shows pending legal review of the burnout pit, and approved Mexico Lindo’s Cinco de Mayo celebration. Police vehicle bids were taken for staff and legal review, and the board approved Federal Signal’s upfitting contract. Payroll claims of $2,454,901.70 and BOW claims of $463,859.78 were each approved. The meeting was adjourned at 10:57 a.m.

• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Wiener Wagon Racing car shows contingent on legal review (4-0)
• Approved Mexico Lindo Cinco de Mayo celebration (4-0)
• Took police vehicle bids for Durangos and Silverados under review (4-0)
• Approved Federal Signal upfitting bid (4-0)
• Approved payroll claims $2,454,901.70 (4-0)
• Approved BOW claims $463,859.78 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The Portage Board of Parks & Recreation will review minutes, financial reports, and contract registers. It will discuss a new Abonmarche contract and consider a park bond proposal presented by Game Plan Solutions. The board will also address fee matters, including a rental fee register discussion and a fee waiver request for a community event at Founders Square.

• Review and approve the Abonmarche contract
• Consider the park bond proposal presented by Game Plan Solutions
• Discuss the Rental Fee Register and possible fee adjustments
• Review fee waiver request for Founders Square event (Tye’s Bounce Parties) on June 6‑7, 2026
• Examine March 2026 rental and personal service contracts

The board unanimously approved the February 24, 2026 minutes, the March 1, 2026 appropriation report, and March vouchers totaling S124,548.14. It also approved several contracts and purchases, including the Abonmarche engineering contract, two blowers costing 9522,884, and a $58,750 softball field maintenance estimate. The rental fee register was tabled, and a 30% discount was granted for a Founders Square fundraiser rental. All motions passed by roll call.

• Approved February 24, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 1, 2026 appropriation report (unanimous)
• Approved March 2026 vouchers totaling S124,548.14 (unanimous)
• Approved Abonmarche engineering contract (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two blowers totaling 9522,884 (unanimous)
• Approved $58,750 softball field maintenance estimate (unanimous)
• Tabled the rental fee register (unanimous)
• Approved 30% discount for Founders Square rental for June fundraiser (unanimous)

Board of Works and Public Safety

The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will consider several items, including approving bids for upcoming paving work. The board will also accept a parcel into the city right-of-way and review various claims and appeals. Minutes from previous meetings will be approved, and other business may be discussed before adjournment.

• Approval to seek bids for 2026 paving projects
• Acceptance of Parcel #64-06-06-402-881.000-016 into City of Portage right-of-way
• Review of Board of Works (BOW) claims
• Review of payroll claims dated 02/20/2026
• Consideration of bulk appeals for 6060 Canary Ave

The Board approved payroll claims dated February 20, 2026 for $2,100,786.68. It also approved works claims of $1,036,102.98, authorized seeking bids for 2026 paving projects, and accepted a right‑of‑way parcel at Samuelson Road and US‑20. The Board granted the Mayor authority to sign transfer documents and waived a $40 bulk‑item fee for a resident.

• Approved payroll claims $2,100,786.68 (4‑0)
• Approved BOW claims $1,036,102.98 (4‑0)
• Approved seeking bids for 2026 paving projects (4‑0)
• Approved acceptance of parcel #64-06-06-402-881.000-016 (4‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign transfer documents (4‑0)
• Waived $40 fee at 6060 Canary Ave (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from February meetings (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to swear in new fire and police personnel. Members will consider a personal property tax abatement for Faerch Portage, Inc. and an ordinance regarding Port Authority matters.

• Resolution #26-02: Personal Property Tax Abatement Faerch Portage, Inc.
• Ordinance #26-03: Port Authority Matters
• Resolution #26-05: Additional Appropriation Lit to MVH
• Resolution #26-06: Preliminary Bond Reimbursement
• Resolution #26-07: NIPSCO Transparency Concerns

Park & Recreation Board

The Portage Board of Parks & Recreation will review routine items such as minutes, financial reports, and contract registers. It will discuss maintenance roof repair quotes for the park building and consider a park bond presented by Game Plan Solutions. Additional topics include fee updates, a volleyball tournament incentive, and a contract with Sportsman Solutions.

• Maintenance Building Roof Repair Quotes
• Park Bond – Game Plan Solutions
• Fee Register
• Volleyball Tournament Winner Incentive
• Sportsman Solutions Contract

The Board approved Barb Lusco as Acting Park Superintendent and adopted several financial actions, including approving February vouchers, a roof contract for the preschool, and allocating remaining phase funds to stormwater and grading. It also tabled the rental fee register, approved a $200 volleyball tournament discount, and accepted revised Sportsman Solutions contracts.

• Approved minutes of Jan 20, 2026 (4-0-1)
• Appointed Barb Lusco as Acting Park Superintendent (unanimous)
• Approved Feb 2026 vouchers totaling $54,189.16 (unanimous)
• Approved Ross Roofing quote for preschool roof $34,188 (unanimous)
• Allocated remaining Phase 1‑3 funds to stormwater and grading project (unanimous)
• Tabled rental fee register (unanimous)
• Approved $200 volleyball tournament discount (unanimous)
• Accepted revised Sportsman Solutions contracts (unanimous)

Common Council

The Portage Common Council will meet on February 24, 2026 to consider several items. Council members will introduce Ordinance #26-03 concerning Port Authority matters and Resolution #26-04 to allow the Clerk‑Treasurer to clear stale checks. An addendum related to Public Works will also be discussed. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Ordinance #26-03 – Port Authority Matters
• Resolution #26-04 – Allow Clerk‑Treasurer to clear stale checks
• Public Works Addendum

The council voted 4‑0 to adopt Resolution #26‑04, allowing the Clerk‑Treasurer to clear stale checks totaling $8,275.30 and return the funds to the original accounts. Later, the council voted 3‑0 with one abstention to table the same resolution, postponing further action. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. after a 4‑0 vote to adjourn.

• Adopted Resolution #26-04 to clear $8,275.30 stale checks (4‑0)
• Tabled Resolution #26-04, postponing further action (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)