Long Beach public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing and second reading for an ordinance to amend water rates and charges. The body will also consider engineering services for Lake Shore Drive and year-end budget fund transfers.

• Public Hearing and 2nd Reading: Ordinance #2025-09 to amend Water Rates & Charges
• Haas & Assoc. proposal for Lake Shore Drive Improvements civil engineering services
• Police Dept. request for 2026 ATV purchase using $4,000 LB Civic Association donation and 2011 Yamaha trade-in
• Sale of road salt to Town of Michiana Shores at $450.00 per load
• Audit invoice payments: $40,327.75 for Town and $27,316.96 for Water Utility

The council approved a $105,500 contract with Haas & Associates for civil engineering services on the Lake Shore Drive Improvement Project. It also adopted the water‑rate amendment, purchased a police ATV, and approved several financial items including a professional services agreement, road‑salt pricing with Michiana Shores, year‑end fund transfers, and audit invoices. All motions were passed with unanimous or recorded votes.

• Approved $105,500 civil engineering services for Lake Shore Drive Improvement (motion by JS, seconded by CWL, approved)
• Approved amendment to water rates and charges (Ordinance #2025-09) on second reading (motion by JS, seconded by CWL, approved)
• Approved purchase of police ATV for $9,297.69 (net $5,297.69 after donation) (motion by JS, seconded by CWL, approved)
• Approved 2026 Professional Services Agreement with The Corydon Group (motion by JS, seconded by KB, approved 4-0)
• Approved $450 per load charge for road salt to Michiana Shores and to prepare an MOU (motion by JS, seconded by KB, approved 4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-0017 for year‑end fund transfers within the 2025 budget (motion by JS, seconded by KB, approved 4-0)
• Approved payment of audit invoices: Town $40,327.75 and Water Department $27,316.96 (motion by JS, seconded by CWL, approved 4-0)
• Approved amendment to salary and wages ordinance (Ordinance #2025-013) on first and second readings (motion by JS, seconded by CWL, approved 4-0)

Police Commission & Police Advisory Board

The Police Commission voted to recommend the Town Council install three license plate reader cameras at entry points to Long Beach. The commission also discussed the purchase of a new police boat using FEMA grant funds and approved the replacement of five portable radios.

• Commission recommends LPR cameras at Chasleton Drive, Moore Road, and Lakeshore Drive
• Police boat replacement funded by $227,281.20 FEMA Port Security grant
• Commission approves purchase of five new N70 Motorola portable radios for $33,362.85
• Police department awarded $500 donation to Michigan City Salvation Army Food Pantry
• Town to order new 30-foot police boat from FLUID in January 2026

The commission approved a motion, 3‑0, to recommend installing three license‑plate reader cameras at Chasleton Drive, Moore Road south of Mt. Claire, and Moore Road at Lakeshore Drive. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Town Council for consideration. The minutes also record that the Town Council approved the purchase of five new N70 Motorola radios for a total price of $33,362.85. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Recommend installation of three LPR cameras (motion passed 3‑0)
• Town Council approved purchase of five N70 Motorola radios for $33,362.85

Fire Commission

The Long Beach Fire Commission is meeting to discuss the arrival of the E-1 replacement and the ordering of an E-2 replacement for 2026. The body will also review the commissioning of Engine One and updates to the Public Safety Building.

• E-1 Replacement arrival
• E-2 Replacement ordering for 2026
• Financing for fire trucks
• Purchases for Engine One: hose, decals/striping, and radio installation
• New vent fan for Public Safety Building gear storage area

Building Commission

The Long Beach Building Commission will discuss several permit applications, including a guest house and accessory building on Grand Mere Way and a new patio at Glendale Way. They will also set a workshop date for fence ordinance guidelines affecting front lot definitions and non‑conforming lot subdivisions. Additional items include a review of MS4 requirements, a coastal resiliency meeting with DNR, and updates on floodplain webinars.

• Permit #319 – Grand Mere Way: guest house and accessory building with indoor basketball court
• Permit #330 – 2526 Glendale Way: new paver patio and fire pit
• Permit #108 – 3007 Northmoore: new deck encroaching setback by 10 feet
• Fence ordinance guidelines – set workshop date for front‑lot and non‑conforming lot rules
• MS4 requirements – no report presented

The commission approved the November meeting minutes (7‑0 vote). A pending permit for Grand Mere Way was tabled until next month (6‑0 vote). Permit applications for 2526 Glendale Way and 1701 Storey Ave were denied (each 6‑0 vote). The next meeting was set for January 9, 2026 (6‑0 vote).

• Approved November meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Tabled Grand Mere Way permit pending SWPPP review (6‑0)
• Denied Permit #330 at 2526 Glendale Way (6‑0)
• Denied Permit #357 at 1701 Storey Ave (6‑0)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 9 2026 (6‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Long Beach Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a preliminary hearing on the appeal by Neil and Joan Doyle of the Building Commission’s November 14, 2025 decision to revoke their building permit issued on July 15, 2025 for the property at 1616 Lake Shore Drive. The hearing is set to open at this meeting. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and old/new business.

• Preliminary hearing on appeal of revoked building permit for 1616 Lake Shore Drive (decision dated Nov 14, 2025; original permit July 15, 2025)
• Approval of minutes – October 8, 2025

The board approved the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to allow the petitioner to amend the appeal petition, provided requirements are met. It also moved the January 2026 meeting date from January 14 to January 21, beginning at 7 p.m.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Permitted petitioner to amend petition (all in favor)
• Moved January 2026 meeting to Jan 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. (all in favor)

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct public hearings and second readings for ordinances regarding 2026 salaries and water rate amendments. The body is also reviewing 2026 insurance renewals and a proposal for a new Ford F550 truck with a plow package.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance #2025-08 (2026 Salary and Wages) and Ordinance #2025-09 (Water Rates & Charges)
• Resolution #2025-0016: Extending temporary moratorium for building permits in the Local Business zoning district
• Resolution #2025-0015: Adopting Automated License Plate Readers Policy
• Request to purchase 2026 Ford F550 Truck w/Plow Pkg from Lindco Equipment Sales
• Approval of Haas & Associates invoices totaling $16,248.35

Council approved the town’s 2026 insurance renewal with Highstreet Insurance, including a 6% premium increase of about $6,900.38. The council also approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford F‑550 truck with a plow package for Public Works and adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including an amendment to internal control standards and a second‑reading approval of additional appropriations. All motions passed unanimously or 4‑0. The year‑end council meeting was set for December 29 at 10 AM.

• Approved 2026 property, casualty, liability, workers’ comp, drone and cyber insurance renewal (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford F‑550 truck with plow package for Public Works (4‑0)
• Approved BC/BS health insurance plan #E‑HAS907B for employees (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution #2025‑0013 amending internal control standards (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025‑010 Additional Appropriations (2nd reading) (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025‑009 Water Rates amendment (public hearing continued) (4‑0)
• Approved payment of three invoices totaling $16,149.35 (unanimous)
• Set year‑end council meeting for December 29 at 10 AM (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Tree Board will vote on the updated “Removal or Trimming of Trees on LB Town Property” form. Members will discuss the Fall 2025 Tree Trimming and Removal List for town and park property. The board notes that five intersections have been cleared for sightlines and that a new agenda format with mandatory minutes is now in place. Contributions to the Fall 2025 newsletter must be submitted by December 10, 2025.

• Motion to adopt updated tree removal/trimming request form (motion by Ellyn Lynch, second by Janice Brown)
• Review and discussion of Fall 2025 Tree Trimming and Removal List for town and park property
• Confirmation that the Streets Department cleared five listed intersections for sightlines
• Adoption of new agenda format and mandatory meeting minutes
• Deadline for Fall 2025 newsletter article submissions by Dec 10, 2025

The Board approved the September quarterly meeting minutes with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. They also approved an updated form for requesting removal or trimming of trees on town property, again by a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved September quarterly meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved updated tree‑removal request form (4-0)

Advisory Plan Commission

The Long Beach Advisory Plan Commission will approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It will review the final survey questions for the Comprehensive Plan update. The commission will consider how to disseminate the survey to the public. No public hearing is scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting
• Review final survey questions for the Comprehensive Plan update
• Decide on dissemination methods for the survey

The commission approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It formally adopted the comprehensive‑plan update survey questions. It cancelled the scheduled December 15, 2025 meeting and set the next meeting for January 17, 2026. No public hearing or comments were held.

• Approved minutes of the November 3, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted comprehensive‑plan update survey questions (motion carried)
• Cancelled the December 15, 2025 meeting; next meeting set for January 17, 2026 (motion carried)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Board will review updates on the Beach Garden Club and Activities Coordinator. Members will discuss the status of projects at Stop 29, Stop 22, and Stop 24, as well as tennis and pickleball court developments.

• Tennis court/pickleball court project update
• Stop 29 project status
• Stop 22 stairs
• Stop 24 Pizzo status
• Beach Garden Club and Activities Coordinator updates

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the minutes from the October 28 meeting by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved October 28 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Building Commission

The Building Commission is reviewing several residential building permits and discussing coastal erosion data for a US Army Corps of Engineers study. The body is also addressing fence ordinance guidelines and a Purdue Capstone Project design.

• October report: 39 permits with construction costs of $1,613,820 and fees of $11,583.69
• Permit #319: Guest house and 108’10” x 68’ accessory building with indoor basketball court on Grand Mere Way
• Permit #327: Demolition of house and driveway and construction of addition and pool at 2819 LSD
• Permit #326: Removal and replacement of RR tie wall at 1805 LSD
• Discussion of fence ordinance guidelines regarding front lot definitions in business districts

The commission approved the minutes from the October 10 meeting. It denied permit #172 for a shed, revoked permit #7 for a house foundation, approved several permits including a roof‑solar project, a deck replacement, a mudroom enclosure, and an interior rehab, and tabled a large guest‑house project pending further review. All votes were unanimous with seven members voting yea.

• Approved October 10 minutes (Yay 7)
• Denied Permit #172 – 2311 Florimond shed (Yay 7)
• Revoked Permit #7 – 1616 Lakeshore Drive (Yay 7)
• Approved Permit #267 – roof solar project (Yay 7)
• Approved Permit #274 – deck replacement at 2727 LSD (Yay 7)
• Approved Permit #298 – mudroom enclosure at 2320 LSD (Yay 7)
• Approved Permit #320 – interior rehab at 2911 Roslyn Tail (Yay 7)
• Tabled Permit #319 – Grand Mere Way guest house project (Yay 7)

Town Council

The Long Beach Town Council will consider approving building permits, legal and accounting expenses, and surplus vehicle bids. The meeting includes reports from various town committees and the introduction of ordinances regarding internal controls, capital assets, and water rates.

• Building permits: 39 permits totaling $1,613,820.00
• Legal expenses: $6,410.92 paid to Braje Nelson & Janes
• Surplus vehicles: 2000 Boston Whaler and 2014 Ford F-250 to be bid out
• Ordinance 2025-08: 1st reading for water rates
• Resolution 2025-0013: Internal control standards and materiality threshold

The council amended the agenda to include a consent agenda and then approved the consent agenda and meeting minutes unanimously. It authorized the park board to move forward with the boardwalk replacement project pending proper proposals, appointed Ryan McIntosh to the Budget & Finance Committee, and approved several procurement contracts including a boat, a truck, and civil engineering services. First readings of salary‑and‑wages and water‑rate ordinances were also passed.

• Amended agenda to include consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda and minutes (4-0)
• Approved park board boardwalk project, pending attorney review (4-0)
• Appointed Ryan McIntosh to Budget & Finance Committee (4-0)
• Accepted highest bid for Boston Whaler boat $7,000 (4-0)
• Accepted highest bid for Ford F-250 truck $10,685 (3-0)
• Approved Haas & Associates civil engineering services contract $79,900 (4-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #2025-07 on salary and wages (4-0)

Budget & Finance Committee

The Long Beach Budget & Finance Committee will review the town’s monthly financial statements and capital plan. Unfinished business includes a possible $500,000 engineering fee for the LSD Sewer Project, an update on the capital assets inventory, and a water rate study update. New business items include a 2026 salary ordinance, the town’s Bank of New York accounts, and a purchase of an F‑550 snowplow for the Street Department.

• Possible engineering fee expense of approx. $500,000 for LSD Sewer Project
• Capital assets review – inventory and reporting update
• Water rate study update
• 2026 Salary Ordinance
• Purchase of an F‑550 snowplow for the Street Department

Advisory Plan Commission

The Long Beach Advisory Plan Commission will meet to approve minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting and discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update. No new business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update
• Next meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025

The Advisory Plan Commission approved the minutes of the September 15, 2025 meeting after a motion by Tom Vujovich, seconded by Seth McCormick. The motion carried. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Anita Remijas, seconded by Matthew Karstrand. No other decisions were made.

• Approved September 15 minutes (motion by Tom Vujovich, seconded by Seth McCormick, carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Anita Remijas, seconded by Matthew Karstrand)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Long Beach Parks & Recreation Board will review updates on the tennis and pickleball court project, ongoing garden club and activities coordinator reports, and landscaping upkeep. It will also receive status reports on several park improvement items, including the Stop 29 quote, Stop 19 matting and grading, Stop 22 stairs, and Stop 24 Pizzo quote. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda focuses on discussion and updates.

• Tennis court/pickleball court project
• Stop 29 project: quote status
• Stop 19 matting and grading
• Stop 22 stairs
• Stop 24 Pizzo quote

The board approved the minutes from the September meeting unanimously. It approved the draft request for information for the tennis and park project and accepted a quote to remove invasive species at Stop 24. The board also approved replacing three picnic tables with coated metal tables, selected a contractor to replace the boardwalk at Stop 29, and agreed to consider purchasing beach mats for Stop 19 in the 2026 budget.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved RFI draft for tennis/PB project (no vote recorded)
• Approved replacement of three picnic tables with coated metal tables (no vote recorded)
• Accepted quote from Pizzo for invasive species removal at Stop 24 (no vote recorded)
• Selected contractor for Stop 29 boardwalk replacement (no vote recorded)
• Will consider purchase of beach mats for Stop 19 in 2026 budget (no vote recorded)
• Obtaining quotes to replace landing and stairs at Stop 22 (no vote recorded)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Town Council

The Executive Council met in executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation. No other subject matter was discussed, and no votes were taken or decisions made.

• Discussion of strategy for pending litigation

The Long Beach Town Council met in executive session on Oct. 17, 2025, with members Joy Schmitt, Kendra Bartlett, Colleen Lane, Cindy Levy, Anita Remijas, Chief Mark Swistek, Clerk‑Treasurer Meg Collins, and Attorney Chris Willoughby. The discussion focused on strategy for pending litigation as noted in the public notice. No votes were taken and no actions were decided.

Town Council

The Long Beach Town Council will consider several items, including the second reading and adoption of the 2026 budget ordinance, resolutions on opioid settlement funds and a grant for a police vessel, and a water‑rate study workshop. The council will also discuss permission to solicit sealed bids for a used police boat and a street‑department truck, a $30,000 amendment for the Lake Shore Drive design project, and a proposed 5% rent increase for the community center.

• Ordinance #2025-07: 2026 Budget – 2nd Reading and Adoption
• Resolution #2025-0012: Accepting grant funding and authorizing purchase of a police vessel
• Permission to solicit sealed bids for a 2000 Boston Whaler 19’ boat (Police Dept) and a 2014 Ford F‑250 Super Duty truck with plow package (Street Dept)
• Lake Shore Drive Conceptual Design Services Agreement Amendment No 1 – not to exceed $30,000
• Community Center 2026 rental increase proposal – 5% increase to tenants’ monthly rent

The Town Council adopted the 2026 budget and transferred misapplied opioid settlement revenues (5‑0). It approved a grant‑matched purchase of a new police boat for $227,281.20 (3‑2) and increased the monthly leaf‑collection fee from $10 to $15 starting January 2026 (unanimous). Additional actions included a 5% rent increase for Community Center tenants and several payments and contracts for public‑works projects.

• Approved 2026 Budget (full approval)
• Approved Resolution #2025-0011 transferring opioid settlement funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-0012 police vessel purchase $227,281.20 (3-2)
• Approved leaf collection fee increase to $15/month (unanimous)
• Approved 5% rent increase for Community Center tenants (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoice #2024374-03 $8,669.35 for Lake Shore Drive paving (5-0)
• Approved services agreement amendment for Lake Shore Drive design up to $30,000 (5-0)
• Approved change order credit $81,238.66 for CCMG project (5-0)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will meet to review the HR manual and associated forms. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• HR Manuel Review
• Review of Mentioned Forms

Building Commission

The Building Commission will discuss various permit applications for home construction, decks, and driveways. The body is also reviewing a portable toilet ordinance and guidelines for fence definitions in business districts.

• August report: 35 permits with construction costs of $972,924.00 and $11,580.50 in fees
• Review of Portable Toilet Ordinance
• Permit #167 (2028 Silvertip): Demo existing and build new home
• Permit #296 (3007 Northmoore): Widen driveway from 10' to 18'
• Permit #257 (2520 Shorewood): Proposed 38 x 19 greenhouse in front yard

The commission approved the minutes from the September meeting. It voted to send the Portable Toilet Ordinance to the Town Council. It also approved several building permits, some with conditions for updated plans. All votes were recorded as unanimous or near‑unanimous approvals.

• Approved September meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Portable Toilet Ordinance to be sent to Town Council (6-0)
• Approved Permit #167 – 2028 Silvertip (6-0)
• Approved Permit #240 – 2701 LSD (6-0)
• Approved Permit #250 – 2510 Glendale, subject to updated site plan (6-0)
• Approved Permit #279 – 3018 Northmoor, subject to updated site plan (5-0)
• Approved Permit #284 – 1806 LSD (5-0)
• Approved Permit #291 – 2131 Avondale (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance petitions. One petition from Paul and Denise Fithian at 3013 Loma Portal Way seeks a use variance to store a 25‑foot boat in the side yard. The second petition from Yellow Bear Farms LLC at 2520 Shorewood Drive seeks a variance to construct a greenhouse on the west side of the property. Both hearings were previously opened in a preliminary session on August 13, 2025, after a September meeting was cancelled.

• Paul and Denise Fithian – variance request to store a 25’ boat at 3013 Loma Portal Way
• Yellow Bear Farms LLC – variance request to build a greenhouse at 2520 Shorewood Drive

The board approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It denied the Fithian petition for a boat‑storage variance after a 3‑1 vote. It granted Yellow Bear Farms LLC a variance to construct a greenhouse with unanimous support. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied boat‑storage variance petition for Paul & Denise Fithian (3‑1)
• Granted greenhouse variance petition for Yellow Bear Farms LLC (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Long Beach Town Council will discuss financing for a 2025 E-One Typhoon Stainless Steel Pumper fire truck. No other business is listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes standard items such as the pledge of allegiance, roll call, opening remarks, and limited public comments.

• Financing for a 2025 E-One Typhoon Stainless Steel Pumper fire truck

The council approved a US Bancorp loan at 4.32% to fund the purchase of a 2025 E-One Typhoon stainless steel fire pumper. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved US Bancorp loan at 4.32% for fire truck financing (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Long Beach Parks & Recreation Board will discuss updates from the Beach Garden Club and Activities Coordinator, review the tennis court/pickleball court project, and consider several park improvement items. Old business includes the quote status for the Stop 29 project and a debrief on public meetings about a community park. New business covers Melrose Park tetherball, Stop 16 landscaping, Stop 19 matting and grading, and a landscaping quote for Stop 24.

• Tennis court/pickleball court project
• Stop 29 project: quote status
• Melrose Park tetherball
• Stop 16 landscaping
• Stop 19 matting and grading

The Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August meeting. The board also approved the purchase of coated metal picnic tables from Park Warehouse for $5,883.04. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of coated metal picnic tables for $5,883.04 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Public Works & Safety Committee

The Public Works & Safety Committee will hear reports from the Street and Water Departments, including updates on leaf collection fees, paving projects, and infrastructure repairs. Topics include a recommendation to raise the monthly leaf collection fee in 2026 and a proposed water rate increase for 2026. The agenda notes a new F-250 truck purchase approved by the Town Council and ongoing capital projects such as valve replacement. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for departmental updates and public comments.

• Recommendation to increase monthly leaf collection fee in 2026
• Lakeshore Drive Paving Project – initial stage with roadway boring samples
• 2026 Capital Project – Valve Replacement
• 2026 Water Rate increase
• New F-250 truck purchase approved by Town Council

The committee approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. Members voted to recommend that the Town Council increase leaf collection fees. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved recommendation to increase leaf collection fees (all in favor)
• Approved motion to adjourn (all in favor)

Advisory Plan Commission

The Long Beach Advisory Plan Commission will approve the minutes from its August 18, 2025 meeting and discuss an update to the town's Comprehensive Plan. No new business or public hearing is scheduled. The commission will close with a notice of the next meeting on October 20, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update (old business)
• No new business items
• No public hearing scheduled
• Next meeting set for October 20, 2025

The commission approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. Members reviewed the proposed Comprehensive Plan Update survey questions and Anita Remijas will ask McKenna to send representatives to the October 20, 2025 meeting. No new business, public hearing, or public comments were presented. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Anita Remijas will request McKenna representatives attend Oct 20, 2025 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will meet on September 15, 2025 at 2400 Oriole Trail. The agenda includes a call to order, a review of recommended changes to the town’s HR handbook from the labor attorney, and adjournment. No other items or decisions are listed.

• Review of recommended changes to the HR Handbook from the Labor Attorney

Building Commission

The Long Beach Building Commission will review and decide on several permit applications, including a screened porch, a master bedroom addition, and a patio replacement. Commissioners will also discuss sign variances for the Stop 31 signs and revisions to fence ordinance guidelines and front‑lot definitions. Additional items include floodplain research updates and a coastal resiliency meeting notice.

• Permit #236 – 1605 Indianapolis screened porch (approvable as presented)
• Permit #237 – 1603 Hidden Hills master bedroom addition (county signed off, meets ordinances)
• Stop 31 signs – all signs except the main sign will require a variance
• Fence ordinance guidelines – discussion of front‑lot definition and setbacks
• Permit 195 – 1528 LSD patio removal and paver replacement (reducing coverage)

The commission approved the minutes from the August meeting. It then approved several building permits—including the Oriole Trail, screened porch, bedroom addition, and interior rehab permits—as well as an enforcement action on Stop 31 signs. The next meeting was set for October 10, 2025.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Oriole Trail permits #97 & #239 (5-0)
• Approved Indianapolis Permit #236 screened porch (5-0)
• Approved Hidden Hills Permit #237 master bedroom addition (5-0)
• Approved Ridge Road Permit #251 interior rehab (5-0)
• Approved enforcement action on Stop 31 signs (5-0)
• Approved 2506 LSD septic investigation permit (5-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 10 2025 (5-0)

Town Council

The council approved Resolution #2025-008, changing health insurance benefits for retired public safety employees, with a 5‑0 vote. Ordinances updating parking rules (2025‑05) and additional appropriations (2025‑06) were also adopted unanimously. Several contracts and payments were authorized, including a $737,916.89 pay recommendation for the CCMG Street Improvement Project, invoices totaling $42,199.56, an $11,100 ADA walkway project, and a lease for LightBody Studio. The council extended a temporary moratorium on building permits in the LB zoning district and approved claims and payroll totaling $1,053,114.59.

• Approved Resolution #2025-008 amending health insurance benefits for retired public safety employees (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-05 updating parking regulations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-06 Additional Appropriations (5-0)
• Approved ADA walkway project at Community Center ($11,100) (5-0)
• Approved lease for LightBody Studio in Community Center room #3 ($550/month) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-009 extending temporary moratorium for building permits in LB zoning district (5-0)
• Approved payment of invoice #14 to Haas & Associates ($16,975.36) (5-0)
• Approved claims and payroll totaling $1,053,114.59 (5-0)

Tree Board

The board approved an updated form for requesting removal or trimming of trees on town property, with a motion by Ellyn, seconded by Janice, and a vote of five yeas. The board also adopted a new agenda format to serve as the outline for meeting minutes. Topics for the Fall newsletter were decided, with articles contributed by Ellyn Lynch and Janice Brown, and a new list of streets and intersections needing clear sightlines was created and given to Chief Swistek.

• Approved updated tree removal/trimming request form (5 yeas)
• Adopted new agenda format for meeting minutes
• Approved newsletter topics and articles (bagworms/webworms, pruning advice)
• Started new list of streets & intersections needing clear sightlines; list given to Chief Swistek

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee will review monthly financial statements and the capital plan. The body will discuss the 2026 budget and a potential engineering fee for the LSD Sewer Project. A water rate study and capital assets review are also on the agenda.

• LSD Sewer Project possible engineering fee of approximately $500,000
• 2026 Budget discussion
• Water Rate Study
• Capital Assets Review inventory and reporting update

Parks & Recreation Board

The Long Beach Parks and Recreation Board will approve minutes from the July 29 meeting and discuss ongoing projects including a tennis court/pickleball court, landscaping at various stops, and the Stop 29 project quote status. The board will also consider public meetings regarding the community park and specific items like tetherball at Melrose Park.

• Approval of July 29, 2025 minutes
• Tennis court/pickleball court project
• Stop 29 project quote status
• Public meetings about the community park
• Stop 16 and Stop 19 landscaping and matting

The minutes consist only of a link to the Zoom recording of the August 26, 2025 meeting. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes were documented. Therefore, no decisions were made or recorded during this session.

Stormwater Advisory Board

The Stormwater Advisory Board will meet to review fund projections and current stormwater ordinances. The board will discuss proposed projects and review specific invoices.

• Proposed paving of Lake Shore Drive
• Review of Stop 17-18 Stormwater Project Close Out invoices
• Review of current stormwater ordinances
• Review of fund projections

The Stormwater Advisory Board approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the $70,000 payment to Rieth Riley and the $225,264.86 payment to Woodruff & Sons Inc. for previously council‑approved stormwater work. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 payment to Rieth Riley (unanimous)
• Approved $225,264.86 payment to Woodruff & Sons Inc. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Advisory Plan Commission

The Advisory Plan Commission will meet to address old business regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. No new business or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Comprehensive Plan Update

The Advisory Plan Commission approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. Members reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Update survey and Anita Remijas will forward comments to McKenna for further revision. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Forwarded comments to McKenna for Comprehensive Plan survey revision
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct preliminary hearings for two property owners seeking variances from town standards. These requests involve the storage of a boat and the construction of a greenhouse.

• Preliminary hearing for Paul and Denise Fithian (3013 Loma Portal Way) to store a 25’ boat in the side yard
• Preliminary hearing for Yellow Bear Farms LLC (2520 Shorewood Drive) to construct a greenhouse on the west side of the property

The Board of Zoning Appeals held a Zoom meeting on August 13, 2025. The minutes contain only a link to the recording and do not record any substantive decisions, approvals, or denials. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this session.

Town Council

The Town Council will consider payments for construction projects and community center renovations, approve checks totaling nearly $1 million, and discuss a proposed ordinance for license plate reader cameras.

• Resolution #2025-008: Amending Health Insurance Benefits for Retired Public Safety Employees
• Ordinance #2025-05: Amending Parking Regulations and Restrictions (1st Reading)
• Ordinance #2025-06: Additional Appropriations (2nd Reading)
• Proposal from Flock Safety: 4 License Plate Reader Cameras for $12,000 annually
• Haas & Assoc. payment recommendation: $737,916.89 for St. Improvement Project

The Town Council approved a resolution changing health insurance benefits for retired public safety employees. It also adopted two ordinances on parking rules and additional appropriations, and approved a $737,916.89 street‑improvement payment. Additional actions included an ADA walkway project, a community‑center lease, a building‑permit moratorium, and town claim payments.

• Approved Resolution #2025-008 amending health insurance benefits for retired public safety employees (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-05 updating parking regulations (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-06 for additional appropriations (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Pay Recommendation #3 to Rieth‑Riley Construction for CCMG Street Improvement Project, $737,916.89 (all in)
• Approved ADA walkway project at Community Center, $11,100 (5‑0)
• Approved lease of Community Center room #3 to LightBody Studio, $550/month (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-009 extending temporary moratorium on building permits in LB Zoning District (unanimous)
• Approved town claims and payroll totaling $812,465.53 (5‑0)

Building Commission

The commission approved the July meeting minutes and eight building permits, each with a recorded vote. No public comments were received. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved July meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved Permit #128 – 2219 Oriole Trail (5-2-0)
• Approved Permit #219 – 1636 LSD sand maintenance (7-0-0)
• Approved Permit #223 – 1508 LSD roof extension (7-0-0)
• Approved Permit #202 – 1530 LSD interior work (7-0-0)
• Approved Permit #228 – 2949 LSD curb extension (6-0-0, Larry recused)
• Approved Permit #224 – 2930 Lothair Way roof replacement (6-0-0, Larry recused)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the June 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. The board recorded that $500 from the June Kelly fund at the Unity Foundation was approved for the Memorial Brick Garden project. No other motions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Allocated $500 for Memorial Brick Garden (approved by Dennis Kelly)

Stormwater Advisory Board

The board unanimously approved naming Cindy Levy as Chairperson. Members agreed on 1‑, 2‑, and 3‑year terms, with all future terms to be three years. The board also agreed to continue meeting quarterly.

• Named Cindy Levy Chairperson (unanimous approval)
• Established 1‑, 2‑, and 3‑year terms; future terms set to 3 years (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold quarterly meetings (unanimous)

Public Works & Safety Committee

The Public Works & Safety Committee voted to approve the March 2025 meeting minutes, with all members in favor. No other formal actions were taken on the items discussed. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Human Resources Committee

The committee discussed a potential 4% pay increase for town employees in 2026. It proposed that employees with 20 years of service and age 50 receive a 30% town contribution toward health premiums, and those with 30 years of service and age 50 receive a 50% contribution. The committee also reviewed an overtime‑to‑PTO conversion rate of 1.5 PTO hours per overtime hour. It will submit the retiree‑benefits recommendation to the Town Council for approval.

• Committee will submit retiree health premium contribution recommendation to Town Council

Police Commission & Police Advisory Board

The commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council approve installation of Flock license‑plate‑reader cameras at three locations in Long Beach. The motion was made by Commissioner John Kocher, seconded by Commissioner Colleen Lane, and passed 3‑0. All other agenda items were informational updates with no further decisions made.

• Recommend installation of three Flock LPR cameras to Town Council – approved 3-0

Town Council

The Long Beach Town Council approved Ordinance #2025-03 updating town salary and wages and Ordinance #2025-04 amending the eligibility rule for the Building Commission, each by a 5‑0 vote. Additional actions included approval of a parking‑regulation amendment, several large payment authorizations, denial of a Port‑A‑Pot request, and a street‑closure approval. Two resolutions—police retirement benefits and a youth outreach fund—were tabled for future consideration.

• Approved Ordinance #2025-03 updating salary and wages (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-04 changing eligibility to serve on the Building Commission (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-05 parking‑regulation amendment (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $43,065.88 to Haas & Associates (5-0)
• Approved final payment of $225,264.86 to Woodruff & Sons for Drainage Improvement Project (5-0)
• Denied Shoreland Hills Port‑A‑Pot request at Stop 31 (5-0)
• Approved street closure of Silvertip Lane for private event (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution #2025-008 on police retirement benefits until August meeting

Building Commission

The July 11, 2025 Building Commission meeting was held via Zoom. The minutes contain only a link to the recording and no recorded approvals, denials, or other actions. Consequently, no formal decisions were documented.

Parks & Recreation Board

The board unanimously approved the May meeting minutes. It also approved Dan’s Landscaping plan to repair Stop 22, contingent on a signed contract, deposit payment and completion by September 15. Finally, the board approved beginning the IHCDA Crowdgranting Program application for tennis/pickleball court fundraising.

• Approved May meeting minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved Dan’s Landscaping plan for Stop 22 repairs, pending contract and deposit (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved start of IHCDA Crowdgranting Program grant process for tennis/pickleball courts (all in favor, none opposed)

Advisory Plan Commission

The Advisory Plan Commission voted 4‑1 to add the language “non‑commercial use duallies” to the proposed parking ordinances and will forward the revised ordinance to the Town Council. A separate motion to send all three proposed parking ordinances with a favorable recommendation failed on a 2‑3 vote. The minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025.

• Approved addition of “non‑commercial use duallies” to parking ordinance (4‑1)
• Failed motion to send all three parking ordinances with favorable recommendation (2‑3)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Building Commission

The June 13, 2025 Building Commission meeting was held via Zoom. The minutes only provide a link to the recording and contain no recorded decisions, approvals, or votes. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Tree Board

The June 4, 2025 Tree Board meeting minutes contain only a link to the Zoom recording and do not document any approvals, denials, or other substantive actions.

Town Council

The Long Beach Town Council approved several personnel pay adjustments, new contracts for landscaping, equipment, and invoicing, and adopted policy motions. They also appointed a new member to the APC, set a residency requirement for the Building Commission, and authorized a street closure for a block party. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $2.14/hr pay increase for Asst. Water Superintendent (5-0)
• Approved 2% bonus for Street Superintendent after certification (5-0)
• Appointed Tom Vujovich to the APC for a 3‑year term (5-0)
• Required Building Commission members to be town voters (5-0)
• Authorized street closure on Ardmore Trail for May 24 block party (5-0)
• Approved $7,400 landscaping contract for Community Center (5-0)
• Approved $12,073 accessories & safety equipment for new street‑dept truck (5-0)
• Approved $37,006 invoice #11 to Haas & Associates for 2024‑2 CCMG (unanimous)

Building Commission

The minutes consist only of a reference to a Zoom recording of the May 8, 2025 meeting. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes are documented in the written record.

Advisory Plan Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the December 16, 2024 and February 17, 2025 meetings. It also voted to have Town Attorney Christopher Willoughby place the proposed parking ordinance changes into ordinance form and advertise a public hearing for ordinance 154.113. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.

• Approved December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved February 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Directed attorney to draft parking ordinance changes and advertise public hearing (motion carried)

Building Commission

The minutes for the Long Beach Building Commission meeting on April 15, 2025 contain only a reference to the Zoom recording link. No actions, approvals, denials, or other decisions were documented in the written minutes.

Town Council

The Long Beach Town Council approved several contracts and expenditures, including financing a new Dodge Durango for the police department. Leaf collection services, a new golf‑cart permit policy, and a community‑center renovation were also approved. Additional approvals covered a construction‑monitoring contract, hiring a street‑department driver, and payment of legal and vendor invoices.

• Approved $49,541.88 financing for 2025 Dodge Durango for police (5‑0)
• Approved $5,000 Healy Landscape leaf‑collection contract for April 21‑25 (5‑0)
• Approved new golf‑cart permit process policy (5‑0)
• Approved Weaver Consultant Group construction‑monitoring contract for $9,325 (5‑0)
• Approved community‑center Room #3 renovation (heating removal, paint, carpet) (5‑0)
• Approved hiring of Cody Downs as Street Dept. Driver/Laborer at $24/hr (5‑0)
• Approved Beach Garden Club special Garden Walk event (5‑0)
• Approved legal expenses and vendor invoices totaling $34,? (5‑0)

Public Works & Safety Committee

The Public Works & Safety Committee approved the January 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and approved unanimously, ending the meeting at 8:16 a.m. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved January 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:16 a.m. (all in favor)

Police Commission & Police Advisory Board

The commission reviewed 2024 call statistics, new hires, training completions, and equipment updates including the ATV unit and a pending Dodge Durango. They announced the availability of 2025‑2026 golf‑cart permits and promoted the town newsletter. Commissioners discussed the possibility of adding a safety mirror near Chasleton and Oriole Trail, with the chief to consult the street superintendent. No votes or official approvals were recorded.

Fire Commission

The commission reviewed the completed septic system, 2024 call statistics, new deputy hires, training completions, and equipment updates including an ATV unit and a pending Dodge Durango. It also announced the availability of golf‑cart permits, promoted the town newsletter, and discussed possible safety mirrors at Chasleton and Oriole Trail. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.