Valparaiso public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Council approved the creation of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) on private property at Journeyman Distillery. They also approved a fire protection fund appropriation and held a public hearing for the school budget.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 31, 2023 establishing a DORA at Journeyman Distillery (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 27, 2023 appropriating $80,000 in the Fire Protection Territory Fund (7-0)
- Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Carried Ordinance No. 28, 2023 (Valparaiso Community School 2024 Budget) to October 9 meeting (7-0)
Board of Works
The Board approved several infrastructure and safety measures, including a new school zone and an all-way stop. They authorized a $385,114 payment for public improvement cost increases and approved various street closures and internet upgrades for fire stations.
- Approved Civil City's portion of Brooks Change Order #1 for $385,114 (2-0)
- Approved all-way stop at Vale Park/Windsor Trail/Saddlebrook Crossing (2-0)
- Approved School Zone along Vale Park Road from Foggy Glen Drive to Campbell (2-0)
- Approved Waiver of Sidewalk Requirements for 1756 Sherwood Court (2-0)
- Approved internet connection for Fire Station 1 at $169.90 monthly (2-0)
- Approved internet contract renewal for Fire Station 3 (2-0)
- Approved Second Amendment to MOU for Fire Training Academy (2-0)
- Approved Property Use Agreement for 406 Don Hovey Facility (2-0)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission approved a request to remove a required easement for a property at 2164 US HWY 30 based on storm water runoff reports. The board also held a public hearing regarding a rezone request for 452 Chicago St, though no final decision was recorded for that item.
- Approved Case SSP20-001 to remove easement condition for 2164 US HWY 30 (8-0)
- Approved July 11, 2023 minutes (8-0)