Crown Point public meetings in 2022

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several service contracts, including entertainment for Bulldog Park and water sampling. The board also authorized a fire hydrant easement and approved the promotion of a police officer.

• Approved $31,000 contract with Tom Lounges Entertainment for 2023 Summer Concert Series (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,500 contract with Leon’s Fabrication, Inc. for hand railing at 208 S. Main Street (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,554 agreement with Microbac for drinking water sampling (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,995 advertisement in Golf Now 2023 guide (Unanimous)
• Approved property and casualty insurance renewals (Unanimous)
• Approved solicitors permit for The Weed Man (Unanimous)
• Approved fire hydrant easement at 891 E. Summit Street (Unanimous)
• Promoted Officer Brandon Norris from probationary status to Patrolman (Unanimous)

City Council

The Common Council met in an executive session to discuss real property. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes.

City Council

The Council adopted several ordinances regarding garbage collection, dormant funds, and redistricting. They also approved a historic alcohol beverage license for 15 North Court Street and authorized the carry-over of 2022 claims and encumbrances into 2023.

• Approved carry-over of 2022 claims, encumbrances, and open invoices (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-12-23 for Garbage and Recycling Fund appropriation (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-12-24 amending garbage collection code (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-12-25 to dissolve dormant funds (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-12-26 adding infrastructure capitalization provisions (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-12-27 for redistricting (7-0)
• Approved Downtown Historic Alcohol Beverage License for 15 North Court Street (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2022-12-28 (sewage works improvements) and No. 2022-12-29 (sewage rates) for second readings

Plan Commission

The Commission approved site development plans for a TownePlace Suites hotel and a sports complex, and granted primary subdivision approval for a car wash project. A request to rezone land for an industrial business complex received a favorable recommendation for City Council. Several other petitions were deferred or withdrawn.

• Approved TownePlace Suites Hotel site plan at 905 East 109th Avenue (7-0)
• Approved Great Lakes Sports Hub site development at 1301 Merrillville Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for B-3 to I-1 industrial rezoning at 101st & I-65 (7-0)
• Approved primary subdivision plat for Drive & Shine car wash at 10951 Broadway (7-0)
• Deferred primary subdivision plat for Greensward (Petition 22-39) (7-0)
• Withdrew StorSafe of Crown Point West subdivision petition (7-0)
• Deferred Gordon Wood Subdivision plat approval (7-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates (7-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a real estate transfer from Lake County Parks Department and the purchase of two cargo vans. Several service contracts were approved, including street sweeping and IT services. The Board also authorized a temporary cold-weather vestibule for Prime Steakhouse.

• Approved Real Estate Transfer Agreement and Quit Claim Deed for land at Delaware St. and US 231, including a $2,000 payment (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2022 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Vans for $72,956.00 (unanimous)
• Approved IPEP Contract Renewal for Worker's Comp (unanimous)
• Approved street sweeping contract with INDOT for $13,449.60 over 48 months (unanimous)
• Approved OnSite IT Services agreement for $7,145.83 per month (unanimous)
• Approved Prime Steakhouse cold weather vestibule with removal date of April 15, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved HIDTA Contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 4th of July Fireworks contract with Mad Bomber (unanimous)

Redevelopment Commission

The Commission approved a payment draw for the 165 West 109th Ave project and authorized a set of invoices. Members discussed advertising expense thresholds for 2023 but took no formal action on the matter.

• Approved draw 29 for 165 West 109th Ave in the amount of $393,992.65 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 7, 2022, meeting (unanimous)
• Approved invoices on 2022-12-031 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the annexation of Hidden Lakes Phases 1 and 2 and passed ordinances regarding water meter replacement and service areas. The council also approved updated public works equipment costs and P.A.C.E. department fees.

• Approved annexation of Hidden Lakes Phase 1 (5-0)
• Approved annexation of Hidden Lakes Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-11-20 for replacement of outdated water meters (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-11-21 establishing wastewater service area (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-11-22 establishing water service area (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-12-28R for P.A.C.E. Department budgetary transfer (unanimous)
• Approved revised Public Works Equipment Cost/Rental List (unanimous)
• Approved updated fee approvals for P.A.C.E. Department (unanimous)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety awarded a contract for turf installation at the Sportsplex and approved several fire department promotions. The board also authorized the purchase of a new tractor and established a large water meter testing program.

• Approved $977,110 contract to Austgen Equipment for Sportsplex turf project (unanimous)
• Promoted John Sarver and Tim Boomsma to Captain (unanimous)
• Promoted Keith Boersma and Mark Reed to Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved pay increases for the four promoted fire officers effective Nov. 27, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $21,176.55 purchase of a 2022 John Deere tractor (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Road Inventory List (unanimous)
• Approved Large Water Meter Testing Program partnership with M.E. Simpson (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Commission approved updated site development plans for Crown Point High School. A petition for a Towneplace Suites hotel was deferred, while several other hotel and commercial projects remained in the workshop phase for further review.

• Approved site development updates for Crown Point High School (7-0-0)
• Approved October 10, 2022, meeting minutes with correction (7-0-0)
• Deferred Towneplace Suites hotel site development plan (7-0-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several infrastructure contracts, including a police department renovation and a shared parking agreement with the USPS. They also authorized fire department personnel changes and various community event contracts.

• Approved Gariup Construction bid for Police Department Sally-Port Renovation ($41,480.00)
• Approved shared access parking agreement with USPS
• Approved Fence Masters, Inc. bid for City Hall trash enclosure gates ($10,990.00)
• Approved $499/month agreement with Archive Social for social media archiving
• Approved $2,737.50 agreement for Santa and Mrs. Claus appearances
• Approved 5 contracts for Kid’s New Year’s Eve Party, including a $400 cap for balloon artist
• Approved promotion eligibility list for Fire Department
• Approved release of $149,000.00 bond for Summertree Phase 3A

Redevelopment Commission

The Commission approved a payment of $586,589.53 for 165 West 109th Ave and several facade grants for downtown properties. The board also authorized $12,643.95 for downtown square holiday decorations.

• Approved draw 28 for 165 West 109th Ave in the amount of $586,589.53 (unanimous)
• Approved facade grant for 105 N. Court St (unanimous)
• Approved facade grant for 111 W. Hack Ct (unanimous)
• Approved facade grant for 213 N Main St for $17,500.00 reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved facade grant payment for 138 S. Main St in the amount of $27,572.86 (unanimous)
• Approved facade grant payment for 210 S. Main St (unanimous)
• Approved $12,643.95 for downtown square holiday lights and decorations (unanimous)
• Approved invoices on 2022-11-031 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council met in an executive session to discuss real property and personnel matters. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

City Council

The City Council approved a written fiscal plan for the annexation of Hidden Lakes and authorized the purchase of real estate for a future trail. Several ordinances regarding annexation and utility service areas were read in title only and held for second readings. The Council also approved a $30,000 fund transfer for fuel costs.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-11-24R (Written Fiscal Plan for Hidden Lakes annexation) (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-11-25R (Acquisition of 923 E. 109th Ave. for future trail/parks) (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-11-26R ($30,000 fund transfer for rising fuel costs) (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2022-11-18 (Hidden Lakes Phase 1 annexation) for second reading (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2022-11-19 (Hidden Lakes Phase 2 annexation) for second reading (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2022-11-20 (Outdated water meter replacement) for second reading (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2022-11-21 (Wastewater service area expansion) for second reading (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2022-11-22 (Water service area expansion) for second reading (Unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness for facade restoration at 7 and 19 North Court Street, both proposed by TSA Properties. The board also voted to have staff revise a staff approval document based on member comments. No old business was discussed.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #22-18 for facade restoration at 7 North Court Street with black awning and white lettering (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #22-19 for facade restoration at 19 North Court Street (5-0)
• Approved revision of staff approval document with board comments (6-0)
• Deferred approval of September 26, 2022 meeting minutes to next meeting (5-0)