Hobart public meetings in 2022

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission tabled two petitions regarding a proposed office, warehouse, and self-storage development at Clay Parkway Business Park. The commission requested a new site plan to resolve outstanding issues regarding lighting, drainage, grading, and landscaping.

• Tabled Petition 22-42 for Site Plan Review of office/warehouse & self-storage buildings (9-0)
• Tabled Petition 22-42A for a proposed 1-lot subdivision at Clay Parkway Business Park (9-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Board denied a request for financial assistance for plumbing repairs at 350 Main Street. Several supplemental agreements for sewer and dam projects were approved, along with various bond claims and monthly invoices. Action on a property brokerage agreement was withheld.

• Denied financial assistance for plumbing repairs at 350 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No 3 for main lift station and force main project (5-0)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No 1 for 73rd Avenue Right-of-Way Acquisition (5-0)
• Approved Lake George Dam inspection contract with Lawson-Fisher (5-0)
• Approved GTG contract extension for two months, not-to-exceed $20,000 (5-0)
• Approved $13,000 Bond Claim #31 for Abonmarche Consultants (5-0)
• Approved SRF claim and bond payment of $189,865.17 (5-0)
• Approved monthly invoice claims totaling $212,802.15 (5-0)

City Council

The Common Council approved the 2023 board and committee appointments and updated the Employee Handbook to include specific supervisory positions. The Council also approved the first reading of a zoning change and tabled two other items.

• Approved 2023 Council and committee appointments (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-47 adding City Attorney and MRC Executive Director to salaried supervisory positions in Employee Handbook (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-46 to change B-3 Zone to M-1 Zone near US30 and Colorado St. (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2022-44 regarding Silverstone Crossings PUD to Patriot Park PUD zoning change (7-0)
• Tabled settlement agreement with Lake County regarding Southlake Mall refund issue (7-0)
• Approved minutes from December 7, 2022, and December 20, 2022, executive session (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board approved the signing of mylars and a bond for the Lineage Addition Subdivision. It also accepted several maintenance agreements and a contract for improvements related to the 61st Ave and Marcella Blvd intersection. Multiple unsafe building reviews were continued to future meetings.

• Accepted signing of mylar and bond for Lineage Addition Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved 1-year sidewalk waiver and widened driveway requests for Cambridge Hobart Business Park (3-0)
• Accepted Supplemental Agreement No. 4 for 61st Ave and Marcella Blvd intersection improvements (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-06 for INDOT Community Crossings Grant agreements (3-0)
• Accepted LTMA for Patriot Truss & Components LLC at 8328 Colorado St (3-0)
• Accepted LTMA for Golf Creek Development LLC at 1283 Connecticut St (3-0)
• Accepted agreement with 3 Brothers (Family Express) for roadwork improvements (3-0)
• Ratified approval of chevron signs at Decatur & Wabash intersection (3-0)

City Council

The City Council met in an executive session to discuss strategy regarding the initiation, pending, or threatened litigation. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission approved agreements with Steiner Homes, Ltd. for the Hickory Hollow subdivision, a 60-acre project featuring single-family and multi-family homes. The commission also awarded a refuse enclosure contract for Lakefront Park and approved several grant reimbursements.

• Approved development agreement for Hickory Hollow subdivision (5-0)
• Approved purchase agreement for Hickory Hollow subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-13 amending bond payment dates (5-0)
• Awarded Lakefront Park Refuse Enclosure Project to Grimmer Construction for $98,526.00 (5-0)
• Approved $38,900.00 facade grant for 200 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved $1,000.00 signage grant for 200 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved Education & Workforce Training Grant Report from River Forest Community School Corporation (5-0)
• Approved $9,500.00 reimbursement to Board of Works for Audiss Landscaping (5-0)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners approved the purchase of two Hustler brand lawnmowers and a snow bucket attachment for a skid steer. The board also discussed the impact of the Main Lift Station Project on the Rugby parking lot and Festival Park.

• Approved purchase of two Hustler lawnmowers from Riggs Outdoor Power Equipment not to exceed $22,000 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of a 96-inch snow bucket attachment not to exceed $3,320 (3-0)
• Approved the agenda (3-0)
• Approved the minutes (3-0)
• Approved the register of claims (3-0)

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Board approved the financial report and claims for payment. Members decided to move future meetings to the last Thursday of the month. The center reported receiving a $28,912 Legacy Grant for the Program Director's salary.

• Approved minutes of October 26, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $5,244.21 (5-0)
• Approved financial report showing $146,310.76 in cash and investments
• Decided to hold future meetings on the last Thursday of the month at 9:30

City Council

The City Council approved a zoning change for 183.3 acres to create the Patriot Park PUD Zone. The council also adopted several ordinances regarding city bonds, employee handbook updates, and flood hazard management.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-44 to change Silverstone Crossings PUD to Patriot Park PUD Zone (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-36 to authorize bond issuance for capital expenditures (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-37 to appropriate proceeds from General Obligation Bonds (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-17 to authorize issuance of Redevelopment District bonds (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-39 amending the City Employee Handbook (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-45 amending FY 2023 additional compensation distribution date (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-42 reaffirming the five city council election districts (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-43 for the management of flood hazard areas (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board approved a design contract for 3rd Street and established new no-parking zones on Gas City Drive and 82nd Avenue. They also granted a sidewalk waiver for Patriot Truss & Components and approved 2023 crossing guard contracts.

• Approved design contract with First Group Engineering for 3rd St. from Ash St. to E. Park St. (3-0)
• Approved 'No Parking' signage for Gas City Dr. (Route 30 to 82nd Ave.) and 82nd Ave. (Grand Blvd. to Maxim Dr.) (3-0)
• Granted sidewalk waiver, 40' wide driveway, and asphalt replacement with grindings for Patriot Truss & Components (3-0)
• Approved 2023 crossing guard contracts (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05 to encumber remaining 2022 appropriation balances (3-0)
• Appointed Rich Lain to the Plan Commission for 2023 (3-0)
• Approved register of claims and payroll claims (3-0)
• Directed Attorney McCarthy to notify Cressmoor Development LLC that roads may be accepted once a mitigation bond is in place (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission approved a site plan amendment for Becknell/Mark Shapland and a site plan extension for Wkpt LLC. The board also granted final plat approvals for Patriot Truss & Components and Krull Abonmarche, and a preliminary plat for Bionic Park.

• Approved site plan amendment for 2400 E. 69th Ave (8-0)
• Granted 18-month site plan extension for Wkpt LLC (7-0)
• Tabled concrete crushing facility site plan (Petition 22-26) pending drainage and wetland data (8-0)
• Tabled rezone from R-3 to M-1 (Petition 22-38) (8-0)
• Approved final plat for Patriot Truss & Components contingent on bond (8-0)
• Approved final plat for Krull Abonmarche contingent on bond and address change (8-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Bionic Park with 20’ drainage/utility easement (8-0)
• Issued favorable recommendation to Common Council for Bionic Park rezone from B-3 to M-1 (8-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a conditional use permit for a battery energy storage system with specific safety and financial commitments. The board also granted several variances for signage, residential additions, and subdivision procedures. One request for a conditional use extension was deferred.

• Approved battery energy storage system at Clay St. & 83 Ave with Statement of Commitments (5-0)
• Approved hanging sign height variance at 447 E. 3rd St. (5-0)
• Approved signage square footage variance at 1826 E. 80th Ave. (5-0)
• Approved side yard encroachment variance at 1215 W. 1st Pl. (5-0)
• Approved lot coverage variance at 1215 W. 1st Pl. (5-0)
• Approved subdivision prior to site plan review variance at 1100 W US 30 (5-0)
• Deferred 30-day extension for conditional use at 337 N. Liverpool Rd. (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule (5-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Board approved a transition to online wastewater billing and payments to reduce administrative costs. It also authorized several engineering agreements, a GIS budget, and various lift station repairs.

• Approved electronic billing and payment system for wastewater (5-0)
• Approved 2023 GIS budget of $105,000 (5-0)
• Approved issuance of RFP for 2023 Green Infrastructure Management (5-0)
• Approved General Service Agreement and Amendment No. 3 with Wessler Engineering (5-0)
• Approved $3,193.80 for wiring harness at lift station #4 (5-0)
• Approved $767.20 for right-hand value at lift station #11 (5-0)
• Approved Joint Resolution 2022-01 for 82nd Street project cost-sharing (5-0)
• Approved $162,574.17 for SRF claim and bond payment (5-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Commission approved resolutions to issue and appropriate bond proceeds not to exceed $5,815,000 to reimburse capital expenditures. It also awarded two education and workforce training grants and approved a landscaping design contract. Bids for the Lakefront Park Refuse Enclosure were tabled for further review.

• Approved Resolution 2022-11 to issue bonds not to exceed $5,815,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-12 appropriating bond proceeds (5-0)
• Approved $22,407.00 grant reimbursement to School City of Hobart (5-0)
• Approved $7,794.51 Education & Workforce Training Grant to Merrillville Community School Corporation (5-0)
• Approved $22,205.49 Education & Workforce Training Grant to School City of Hobart (5-0)
• Approved landscape/hardscape contract with American Structurepoint not to exceed $28,700.00 (5-0)
• Tabled Lakefront Park Refuse Enclosure Project Bids (5-0)
• Approved register of claims totaling $33,659.50 (5-0)

City Council

The Council adopted a resolution to issue general obligation bonds to reimburse capital expenses and approved an ordinance updating salaries for sworn police and fire personnel. They also authorized temporary loans for 2023 cash flow and updated municipal service fees.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-15 to issue General Obligation Bonds for capital expenses up to $5,815,000 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-36 for bond issuance (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-37 for bond proceeds appropriation (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-38 for 2023 Tax Anticipation Warrants (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-35 amending police and fire salaries, including $67,000 for Master Firefighter and $68,725 for Police Master Class (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-40 transferring appropriations within the 2022 Fire Department budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-41 updating municipal service fees and charges (7-0)
• Removed Ordinance 2022-39 regarding the Employee Handbook from the agenda for committee review (7-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board approved a resolution for the 82nd Avenue Construction Project, with the Hobart Stormwater District agreeing to pay $395,210.38. Other actions included approving a bond release for Northwind Crossing South and ratifying a water main ownership transfer. Several property violation and unsafe building matters were continued to future meetings.

• Approved Resolution 2022-04 for 82nd Avenue Construction cost-sharing (3-0)
• Ratified transfer of 37th Ave. Water Main ownership to Indiana American Water (3-0)
• Approved bond release for Northwind Crossing South with 2-year maintenance agreement (3-0)
• Approved tree removal at 213 S. Ash St. at homeowner's expense (3-0)
• Approved tree removal at 9221 Norris Dr. at homeowner's expense (3-0)
• Continued property violation review for 7931 Iowa St. to Dec 7, 2022 (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building review for 215 East St. to Dec 7, 2022 (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building review for 235 Main St. to Dec 21, 2022 (3-0)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the register of claims. Members reviewed a presentation on the current phase of the park Master Plan and will provide feedback over the next month.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved corrected meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved register of claims (4-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Commission discussed grant applications received for 2022 regarding education and worker training. The minutes list several applicants but do not record any final votes or funding decisions.

• Discussed grant applications from Merrillville Community Service Corporation, City of Hobart, Center for Downtown Initiatives, and Tools for Success

Redevelopment Commission

The Commission approved a preliminary resolution to initiate the issuance of redevelopment district bonds not to exceed $5,815,000. These bonds are intended to reimburse city and RDC expenses to offset potential funding losses resulting from a tax levy dispute involving Southlake Mall property owners.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-10 to preliminarily determine intent to issue bonds up to $5,815,000 (3-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission held an Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy. No actions were taken and no other subject matter was discussed.

Plan Commission

The Commission issued a favorable recommendation for the Patriot Park PUD rezone and an amendment to the Flood Plain Districts ordinance. Several site plans and preliminary plats were approved, including a manufacturing facility and a battery energy storage system recommendation. Multiple petitions were tabled or withdrawn.

• Favorable recommendation for Patriot Park PUD rezone (6-1)
• Favorable recommendation for battery energy storage system conditional use (7-0)
• Favorable recommendation to amend Flood Plain Districts ordinance (7-0)
• Approved site plan for Patriot Truss & Components manufacturing facility (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Patriot Truss & Components 1-lot subdivision (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Colorado Street Storage Addition (6-0)
• Approved site plan for Olive Garden fence (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Ebberts Estates 1-lot subdivision (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a developmental standards variance for a treated timber fence. Two other petitions were delayed: one received a 30-day extension and another was tabled for further legal and safety review.

• Approved developmental standards variance for treated timber fence at SW corner of Colorado St. & 83rd Ave (5-0)
• Approved 30-day extension for conditional use petition at 337 N. Liverpool Rd. (5-0)
• Tabled conditional use petition for battery energy storage system at SE corner of Clay St. & 83rd Ave (5-0)
• Approved October 6, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board denied a parking exemption request for 2793 Cypress Lane and issued fines for property violations at 7931 Iowa St. and 235 Main St. Additionally, the Board approved the retirement of K-9 Butch and the addition of K-9 Draco to the police unit.

• Approved retirement of K-9 Butch and addition of K-9 Draco (2-0)
• Increased fine to $1,000.00 for property violations at 7931 Iowa St. (2-0)
• Imposed $500.00 fine and order to appear for 235 Main St. (2-0)
• Denied parking exemption request for 2793 Cypress Lane (2-0)
• Approved tree removal at 3700 73rd Ave by homeowner's expense (2-0)
• Accepted Dedication of Public Right-of-Way at 1014 E. 6th St. (2-0)
• Tabled reconstruction design contract for 3rd St. until November 16, 2022 (2-0)
• Accepted register of claims and payroll claims (2-0)

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Board decided to move forward with a non-permanent fund through Legacy to establish 501C3 status. The Board also approved two sets of vouchers and a transfer of investment funds to cash.

• Approved signing with Legacy for 501C3 status
• Approved vouchers as of 9/28/2022 totaling $6,439.10 (6-0)
• Approved vouchers as of 10/26/2022 totaling $4,433.64 (6-0)
• Approved financial report for cash and investments through September 2022
• Approved moving $20,000 from investment to cash fund (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 31, 2022 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council met in an executive session to discuss strategy regarding the initiation of, or pending/threatened, litigation. No substantive decisions or public votes were recorded.

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Board approved a significant contract for storm sewer construction on 82nd Avenue and authorized several smaller equipment and engineering expenditures. They also recommended that the City Council adopt an amended Flood Damage Prevention Plan Ordinance.

• Approved Alternate A of GE Marshall bid for 82nd Avenue construction: $395,210.38 (5/0)
• Approved Wessler Engineering contract Amendment No. 4 for Cressmoor development: $22,000 (5/0)
• Approved purchase of truck plow for $6,985.00 with request to Board of Works to split cost (5/0)
• Approved skid steer replacement parts and labor: $6,640.12 (5/0)
• Recommended City Council adopt amended Flood Damage Prevention Plan Ordinance (5/0)
• Approved Bond Claim #29 for Abonmarche Consultants and Amazon: $21,461.11 (5/0)
• Approved SRF claim and bond payment: $187,399.76 (5/0)
• Approved October 2022 invoice claims: $169,129.97 (5/0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to award contracts for infrastructure and review property requests. Key items include the Ash Commons Subdivision and construction bids for 82nd Ave and Festival Park bathrooms.

• Award of Bid for 82nd Ave. Construction
• Award of Bid for Festival Park Bathrooms
• 22-lot Ash Commons Subdivision (4 acres, zoned R-2)
• Vacate of 0.412 acres of Connecticut Street right-of-way
• Award of Contract with Bowen Engineering for Southwest Regional Sanitary Systems Improvements

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will review property violation updates and unsafe building statuses. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding an unsafe building at 950 Water St. and requests for signage or permit refunds.

• Public Hearing: Unsafe Building at 950 Water St. (250 E. 10 St.)
• Update on property violations at 7931 Iowa St.
• Status update on unsafe building at 215 East St.
• Status update on unsafe building at 235 Main St.
• Request to remove trees in Barrington Ridge Subdivision at 1561 Lake St.

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet for a special meeting to consider the notice for a bid advertisement regarding 82nd Avenue construction. The agenda consists of this single business item.

• Notice for Bid Advertisement: 82nd Ave Construction

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will review several property matters, including a subdivision replat near Lake Park Avenue and an unsafe building hearing at 235 Main St. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on Veteran’s Elementary School zone safety and a bid solicitation for a bathroom addition at Festival Park.

• 2-Lot Subdivision (Replat of Lots 1 & 2 of Sandilla Manor) near Lake Park Avenue
• Public Hearing: Unsafe Building at 235 Main St.
• Bid Solicitation: Bathroom Addition at Festival Park
• Tree removal request for 1561 Lake St.
• Vacation of Right-of-Way on Illinois Street

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will review minutes from the July 20, 2022, meeting and address unfinished business regarding an Illinois Street right-of-way vacation. The agenda also includes a public hearing for an unsafe building at 215 East St. and a contract amendment for a water main extension on 37th Ave.

• Tabled: Plat of Vacation of Right-of-Way (262’ x 50’) on Illinois Street
• Public Hearing: Unsafe Building at 215 East St.
• Contract Amendment: Commonwealth Engineers regarding 37th Ave. Water Main Extension

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to review contract awards and property matters. Discussions include a water main extension and several subdivision and right-of-way requests.

• Contract award to Gatlin Plumbing for 37th Ave. Water Main Extension
• Signing of Mylars/Acceptance of Bond for 1-lot subdivision (The Backwoods) south of 13th Pl. & Virginia St.
• Plat of Vacation of Right-of-Way for 262’ x 50’ section of Illinois Street
• Order to Appear for unsafe building at 215 East St.
• Bond reduction consideration for Cressmoor Estates, Phase 1

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to discuss several infrastructure projects and utility agreements. The agenda includes decisions on right-of-way vacations and a contract extension for sanitation and recycling services.

• Extension of Sanitation/Recycle Contract with Republic Services d/b/a Illiana Disposal
• Plat of Vacation of Right-of-Way for Illinois Street
• Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Southwest Regional Lift Station and Force Main Sanitary Sewer Improvements with BF&S
• Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for 61st Ave. and Marcella Blvd. Intersection Improvements with BF&S
• LPA Contract for Inspection Services for Colorado St. Safety Upgrades Project

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will address several unfinished business items including property disputes and dining requests. New business includes public hearings regarding unsafe buildings and requests for easements or tree removal.

• Public Hearing: Unsafe Building at 2100 E. Cleveland Ave.
• Public Hearing: Unsafe Building at 229 N. Ohio St.
• Request for Concrete Replacement at 322 Main St.
• Outdoor Dining considerations for Montego Bay Grille, The Caribbean on Lake George, and Granger’s at the Clock Tower
• Ratification of contracts for Nies Engineering, Inc and First Group Engineering, Inc

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to review professional services and property requests. Key items include engineering for a park addition and several continued requests regarding city property and signage.

• Professional Services Agreement with Shive-Hattery Inc. for bathroom addition design at Festival Park
• Change Order #1 for 3rd Street CCMG Project lighting conduit with First Group
• Request for block party on Cypress Lane for July 3
• Annual renewal of sidewalk dining for Montego Bay Grille at 322 Main St.
• Fireworks for 4th of July provided by Johnny Rockets

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will review several items of unfinished business including property issues and concrete replacement requests. New business includes requests for tree removal, gym rental rates at PCC, and outdoor dining considerations.

• Concrete replacement on city property at 322 Main St.
• Property issues regarding 236 Main St.
• Bond reduction consideration for Cressmoor Estates, Phase 1
• Annual renewal of sidewalk dining for Brick House Bar & Grill, Café 339, and Montego Bay Grille
• Outdoor dining consideration for The Caribbean on Lake George at 438 E. 4th St.

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will consider several property and street requests, including stop signs and tree removal. Public hearings are scheduled regarding unsafe buildings at 282 Crestwood Dr. and 131 Center St. Additionally, the Board will review performance agreements for the Summer Market.

• Public Hearing: Unsafe Building at 282 Crestwood Dr.
• Public Hearing: Unsafe Building at 131 Center St.
• Consideration of 3rd St. Bridge Pay Estimate No. 20 by ICC Group Inc., BF&S; Brandon Towle
• Summer Market Performance Agreements totaling $7,850.00 across 12 dates
• Signing of Mylars for Cressmoor Estates Phases 3, 4, 7, 10, 11 & 12

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is reviewing bids for a water main extension on 37th Ave and maintenance agreements for Luke Oil Co., Inc. The body will also consider a bond reduction for Cressmoor Estates, Phase 1, and a supplemental agreement for sanitary sewer improvements.

• Bids for 37th Ave. Water Main Extension
• Maintenance agreements for Luke Oil Co., Inc. at 101 S. Hobart Rd. and 4440 61st Ave.
• Bond reduction for Cressmoor Estates, Phase 1
• Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Southwest Regional Lift Station and Force Main Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Professional Services Agreement with Indiana Landmarks

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will review several requests regarding property compliance, signage, and easement access. The meeting also includes the approval of a first group contract for street work and a bid advertisement for a water main extension.

• Approval of First Group Contract: 3rd St. from Wisconsin to Ash St. and Delaware St. from Home to Cleveland
• Review and Approval of Advertisement for Bids: 37th Ave. Water Main Extension
• Code Violation hearing: Alfred Kirkland, 1500 E. 6th St.
• Property compliance hearings: Nick Karounos (236 Main Street) and Tomas Giclazyn (512 E. 4th St. and 347/349 Main St.)
• Signage requests for N. Shelby Place, E. 38th Place, and Wisconsin & Colorado RR Crossings

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will review an amended development agreement involving Cressmoor Development and D.R. Horton, Inc. Other items include a request for a flashing street sign on LaSalle St. and the acceptance of a new water main from the Town of New Chicago.

• Amended Development Agreement: City of Hobart, Hobart Sanitary District, Hobart Storm Water Management Department, Cressmoor Development, LLC, Cressmoor Financial, LLC, and D.R. Horton, Inc.
• Request for flashing street sign near LaSalle St.
• Acceptance of new Town of New Chicago water main
• Signing of Mylars and acceptance of performance bond for Northwind Crossing South Second Replat (48.18 acres)
• Review of code violations at 1500 E. 6th St.

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review bids for street work and a special purchase for a fire department ambulance. Members will also consider an amended development agreement for Cressmoor Estates.

• Bid award for Community Crossings: 3rd St. (Wisconsin to Ash) and Delaware St. (Home to Cleveland)
• Resolution 2022-02: Acquisition of (1) Fire Department Ambulance Unit
• Cressmoor Estates Amended Development Agreement
• Code violations and parking issues at 1500 E. 6 St.
• Discussion on HPD General Order 19

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority will hold a special meeting to elect officers and review official documentation. The body will consider the 2021 Redevelopment Commission and Redevelopment Authority Annual Report.

• Election of officers
• Approval of 2021 Redevelopment Commission & Redevelopment Authority Annual Report
• Execution of Officer’s Certificates related to Compliance

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review a supplemental agreement for intersection improvements at 61st Avenue and Marcella Blvd. The meeting also includes the ratification of a temporary highway easement grant and a request to vacate portions of the right-of-way at 501 N. Colorado St.

• Supplemental Agreement No. 2: 61st Avenue and Marcella Blvd. Intersection Improvements
• Ratify Acceptance of Temporary Highway Easement Grant: 3201 E. Lincoln Highway
• Vacate portions of Pennsylvania St. ROW and alley at 501 N. Colorado St.
• Consideration of HPD General Order 35 - Evidence

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a predevelopment agreement with Becknell Industrial, LLC. The meeting includes reviews of unsafe buildings and a contract for Teamsters Local Union No. 142. Members will also discuss infrastructure projects and a CNG fuel purchase grant.

• Resolution 2022-01: Predevelopment Agreement with Becknell Industrial, LLC
• Teamsters Local Union No. 142 Contract: 2022 — 2025
• Community Crossing Reconstruction 2022 solicitation for bid: First Group Engineering
• Southwest Regional Lift Station & Force Main sealed proposals: BF&S
• LPA INDOT Amendment #1: CNG Fuel Purchase grant extension

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review unsafe building and sidewalk conditions at several Main Street locations. The body is also considering the signing of subdivision plats for properties on Maple Street and Main Street.

• Review of unsafe building/sidewalk at 236 Main St (Cagney’s)
• Review of unsafe buildings at 512 E. 4th and 347/349 Main St
• Signing of Mylars for 1-lot subdivision at 3744 Maple St (0.45 acres)
• Signing of Mylars for 1-lot subdivision at 661 Main St (2.5 acres)
• Request to remove tree at 205 S. Ash St

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to review several resident requests regarding sidewalks, fences, and trees. The body will also consider an indemnification agreement for a remediation project.

• Indemnification Agreement for Hobart Laundry & Dry Cleaners remediation at 33 Main
• Sidewalk waiver request for 1480 E. 61st
• Fence extension request for 900 W. 3rd Pl.
• Tree removal request from easement at 630 E. 11th St.
• Request to eliminate a parking space on Center St. near mailboxes