Crown Point public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Public Works & Safety
The Board approved multiple payments for wastewater and utility improvements and authorized the bidding process for a fire department bathroom remodel. Other actions included approving a HIDTA contract, outdoor sales for a local boutique, and a lacrosse team fundraiser.
- Approved $2,773,601.62 payment to Thieneman Construction and $145,979.03 retainage (unanimous)
- Approved $97,809.00 CEI-City Reimbursement Disbursement #9 (unanimous)
- Approved $514,360.96 payment to contractor and $27,071.63 retainage for Wastewater Utility Improvements (unanimous)
- Approved HIDTA contract for machine maintenance, leasing, and repair (unanimous)
- Approved payment of invoices for work at the Old Homestead (unanimous)
- Approved helmet drive for Crown Point Lacrosse on Sept 23 and Oct 14, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved outdoor merchandise display for Hub Vintage Boutique & Market at 138 S. Main St. (unanimous)
- Approved bidding process for Fire Department bathroom remodel (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved a special use request for a multi-story storage facility at Arrowhead Ct. and Madison St. They also passed ordinances to establish a police crash team fund and update building permit and contractor licensing codes. Several 2024 budget and salary ordinances were held over for second readings.
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-09-21R for Cellblock Storage facility special use (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-09-22R to reduce 2023 budget appropriations (unanimous voice vote)
- Passed Ordinance No. 2023-09-21 for PACE Department additional appropriation (7-0)
- Passed Ordinance No. 2023-09-22 to establish Non-Reverting Police Crash Team Fund (7-0)
- Passed Ordinance No. 2023-09-23 amending building permits for fences and decks (7-0)
- Passed Ordinance No. 2023-09-24 regarding contractor licensing and code book fees (7-0)
- Tabled Ordinance No. 2023-09-25 (2024 Elected Officials Salary) for second reading
- Tabled Ordinance No. 2023-09-27 (2024 Budget) for second reading
Redevelopment Commission
The Commission approved a resolution to create a new allocation area to fund infrastructure extensions on Delaware Parkway from 101st Ave to 165th. The measure aims to address soil and ditch crossing issues that may be unfeasible for private developers. A special meeting was scheduled for October 3 at 5:30 p.m.
- Approved Resolution 2023-09-05R to establish a new TIF allocation area (unanimous)
- Approved August 7, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved invoices on 2023-9-031 (unanimous)
- Scheduled special meeting for October 3 at 5:30 p.m.