New Haven, Indiana

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Park Board

Board of Works

Common Council

Fire/EMS Territory

General

Economic Development Commission

Plan Commission

Redevelopment Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Board of Works

Common Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Works

General

Common Council

Economic Development Commission

Economic Development Commission

Park Board

Plan Commission

Redevelopment Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Common Council

Board of Works

Board of Zoning Appeals

Park Board

Common Council

Board of Works

General

Economic Development Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Plan Commission

Redevelopment Commission

Board of Works

Common Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

Park Board

Board of Works

Common Council

General

Economic Development Commission

Plan Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Redevelopment Commission

Common Council

Board of Works

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Works

Common Council

General

Economic Development Commission

Economic Development Commission

Park Board

Plan Commission

Redevelopment Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Common Council

Board of Works

Board of Zoning Appeals

Redevelopment Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Redevelopment Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Redevelopment Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Redevelopment Commission

Redevelopment Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

Common Council

The New Haven Common Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance Z-26-13, which amends the zoning map for the Plan Commission's jurisdictional area. A first reading of a similar zoning map amendment ordinance will also be presented. The meeting includes the swearing‑in of Officer Andrew Clark and a presentation on Opportunity Zones.

• Second reading of Ordinance Z-26-13, amending the zoning map of the New Haven Plan Commission's jurisdictional area
• First reading of an ordinance amending the zoning map of the New Haven Plan Commission’s jurisdictional area
• Swearing in of Officer Andrew Clark
• Presentation on Opportunity Zones
• Approval of minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting

Board of Works

The Board of Works will consider approving invoices totaling over $300,000 for professional services, stormwater improvements, and road rehabilitation. The board will also vote on purchasing a 2026 Chevy Tahoe and reviewing tow agreements.

• Approval of DLZ invoice for South Maplecrest Improvements ($48,614.00)
• Approval of API change order for Edgerton Road Rehabilitation ($51,094.37)
• Approval of Metropolitan Title Settlement Statement ($143,377.61)
• Approval of purchase for 2026 Chevy Tahoe ($54,010.50)
• Approval of John Jones invoice for 2026 Chevy Tahoe ($54,010.50)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The July 15, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting was cancelled because there were no petitions to be heard. No decisions or discussions were scheduled for this date.

Plan Commission

The New Haven Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss the Lincoln Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) project. The meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Community Room of the New Haven Administration Building.

• Public Hearing: 26-Z-04 Lincoln Crossing PUD
• Review of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Meeting date: August 11, 2026

The commission approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting. It unanimously approved four signage waivers for the QuikTrip project and approved the QuikTrip Primary Development Plan (26‑PDP‑02) pending rezoning approval by the Common Council. The commission also gave a favorable recommendation to the Common Council for the Forest City rezoning and approved that project (26‑PDP‑03) with a 25‑ft railroad buffer and vegetation retention, and approved the redevelopment commission’s proposal for 622 Broadway St (26‑RES‑02). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved four signage waivers for QuikTrip (unanimous)
• Approved QuikTrip Primary Development Plan contingent on rezoning (unanimous)
• Provided favorable recommendation to Common Council for Forest City rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved Forest City Primary Development Plan with 25 ft railroad buffer and vegetation retention (unanimous)
• Approved New Haven Redevelopment Commission proposal for 622 Broadway St (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

The Fire/EMS Territory Board will approve minutes from the previous meeting and handle claim payments. Unfinished business includes a discussion on the Allen County Fire & EMS District. New business covers a personnel promotion, addition of part‑time EMTs, an apparatus update, and a lieutenant process update.

• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Pay claims and register
• Allen County Fire & EMS District discussion (unfinished business)
• Kyle Wegman promoted to FF/Advanced EMT
• New part‑time Basic EMTs Ian Hale and Jenna Mackin

Fire/EMS Territory

Redevelopment Commission

Board of Works

The New Haven Board of Public Works & Safety will vote on a series of invoices, contracts, and personnel actions. Items include equipment purchases, engineering contracts, and new hires across departments. The meeting also covers approvals for special event forms and asset disposals. All decisions are recorded for the July 7, 2026 session.

• Approve Motorola invoice #1187175936 for $386,363.72 equipment
• Approve VS Engineering contract for $90,830.00 Broadway One-Way conversion
• Approve Crosby Excavating change order #6 for $58,815.00 Tanglewood Sanitary Sewer Replacement
• Approve Kelley automotive invoice #26-113 for $161,388.00 purchase of 4 Durangos
• Approve purchase and sale agreement earnest money of $5,000.00 for 622 Broadway

General

Common Council

The Common Council will introduce and hold the first reading of several ordinances, including one to create a Municipal Tourism Capital Fund, another to modify the Summer Sewer Discount provision, and a third to amend the city’s zoning map. Two resolutions will also be introduced to transfer city and utility funds for 2026. The meeting will also cover routine items such as approval of minutes and committee reports.

• Ordinance to create the Municipal Tourism Capital Fund (first reading)
• Ordinance amending Section 51.074 Summer Sewer Discount (first reading)
• Ordinance amending the zoning map of the Plan Commission’s jurisdiction (first reading)
• Resolution to transfer city fund between accounts for 2026 (first reading)
• Resolution authorizing transfer between utility funds (first reading)

Park Board

The New Haven Park Board will meet on July 6, 2026. The board’s new business items include reviewing officer compensation, approving new hires, considering a Schnelker camera system, updating road sign lighting to LED, evaluating the relocation or repurposing of a farm corn crib, and discussing a rental policy and fee waiver. No other decisions are listed.

• Officer Pay
• New Hires
• Schnelker Camera System
• Road Sign Lighting LED Update
• Farm Corn Crib Moving/repurposing

Economic Development Commission

General

The New Haven Redevelopment Commission will meet to discuss the transfer and disposition of real property located on Rose Avenue. The body will also review minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting.

• Resolution accepting transfer of real property on Rose Avenue
• Resolution authorizing the disposition of property on Rose Avenue

General

The Common Council will conduct a second reading of Ordinance G-26-09, which establishes fees for the Department of Planning and the Board of Zoning Appeals. Council members will vote on an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement that moves wheel tax and surtax revenue between Allen County and the City of New Haven. A joint ordinance will be introduced and read for the first time, assigning jurisdiction over certain real‑estate tracts to the Allen County Redevelopment Commission.

• Second reading of Ordinance G-26-09 establishing fees for Planning Department and Board of Zoning Appeals
• Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for use and conveyance of wheel tax and surtax revenue between Allen County and City of New Haven
• Introduction and first reading of Joint Ordinance assigning jurisdiction of certain real‑estate tracts to Allen County Redevelopment Commission
• Approval of minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting

The Common Council approved the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the use and conveyance of wheel tax and surtax revenue between Allen County and the City of New Haven. The motion passed unanimously with six Ayes and no Nays. The council also completed second‑reading approvals for Ordinance G-26-09 (planning fees) and Joint Ordinance G-26-10 (real‑estate jurisdiction), each passing with the same unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from 6/16/2026 (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance G-26-09 establishing planning and zoning fees (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for wheel tax and surtax revenue (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved first reading of Joint Ordinance G-26-10 assigning real‑estate jurisdiction to Allen County Redevelopment Commission (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Suspended rules to allow second reading of Ordinance G-26-10 (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance G-26-10 (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The New Haven Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on June 17, 2026. The meeting includes a public hearing to provide a status update on a use variance request for 1003 Hartzell Road (case 23‑BZA‑06). The board will also review minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting. No other business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on use variance request for 1003 Hartzell Road (case 23‑BZA‑06)

Common Council

The New Haven Common Council will conduct a public hearing on an ordinance that establishes fees for the Department of Planning and the Board of Zoning Appeals. The council will also take second readings of Ordinance G-26-07, which amends Section 53.05 of the city code, and Ordinance Z-26-08, which amends the zoning map of the New Haven Plan Commission jurisdictional area. Additional items include swearing in K9 Officer Phoenix and introducing several resolutions on fund balances, economic‑development plan amendments, and compliance matters.

• Second reading of Ordinance G-26-07 – amendment to Section 53.05 of the New Haven Code
• Second reading of Ordinance Z-26-08 – amendment to the zoning map of the New Haven Plan Commission jurisdictional area
• Swearing in of K9 Officer Phoenix
• Public hearing and introduction of Ordinance Establishing Fees of the Department of Planning and Board of Zoning Appeals
• Introduction of a resolution establishing minimum fund balances

The New Haven Common Council approved second readings of two ordinances, including a zoning map amendment. It swore in K9 Officer Phoenix and adopted several resolutions on fees, fund balances, economic development, and property compliance. The council also rejected two resolutions concerning non‑compliance by Midwest America Federal Credit Union and Rival Ventures Manufacturing. All actions were approved by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance Z-26-08 (zoning map amendment) – 6-0
• Swore in K9 Officer Phoenix – 6-0
• Approved Ordinance Establishing Fees of the Department of Planning and Board of Zoning Appeals – 6-0
• Approved Resolution Establishing Minimum Fund Balances – 6-0
• Approved Resolution amending Declaratory Resolution and Economic Development Plan for I‑469 Downtown area – 6-0
• Approved Resolution Approving 2026 Pay 2027 Real and Personal Property Compliance with CF‑1 Forms – 6-0
• Rejected Resolution Determining Substantial Noncompliance Midwest America Federal Credit Union – 6-0
• Rejected Resolution Determining Substantial Noncompliance For Rival Ventures Manufacturing – 6-0

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works is set to approve payments for street improvements, water main repairs, and utility services totaling over $1.3 million. The agenda also includes the approval of a new janitorial contract and updates to utility rules.

• Approval of $655,062.73 for CCMG 2025-01 construction
• Approval of $566,481.54 for Minnich Road Trail
• Approval of $105,455.11 for Sherbrook Drive Reconstruction
• Approval of $53,500.00 supplemental contract for street improvements
• Approval of $5,107.14 monthly Clean Team Agreement

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved a janitorial services agreement, updates to utility rules, and street acceptance for Crossroad Townhomes. Several large invoices were approved, including API invoice #20172 for $655,062.73 and API invoice #20203 for $566,481.54. The board also approved a $53,500 supplemental amendment to a $575,000 contract, an updated K9 policy, and a special event permit for Sunset Social.

• Approved Clean Team Agreement $5,107.14 monthly janitorial services
• Approved Utility Office Rules and Regulations update and Utility Commission Customer Request Form
• Approved Street Acceptance for Crossroad Townhomes Street Improvements
• Approved API invoice #20172 $655,062.73 for CCMG 2025-01
• Approved API Invoice #20203 $566,481.54 for Minnich Road Trail
• Approved Lochmueller Amendment 1 $53,500 supplemental to $575,000 contract
• Approved updated K9 policy
• Approved Special Event Permit EV-26-09 for Sunset Social on the Block

Fire/EMS Territory

Fire/EMS Territory

The Fire/EMS Territory board will review and vote on several invoices, including a $23,635.25 property and vehicle insurance payment, a $15,224.32 water heater purchase, a $10,000 volunteer stipend, and a $957,029 purchase of a new fire pumper. The board will also receive an update from Allen County Fire & EMS. Routine items such as approval of prior minutes and payment of claims will be addressed.

• Capstone Invoice #3993 – Property & Vehicle Insurance – $23,635.25
• Current Mechanical Invoice #W28904 – New water heater – $15,224.32
• East Central Fire & EMS Volunteer Stipend Invoice #1053 – $10,000.00
• Spencer Manufacturing Invoice #20896 – New fire pumper – $957,029.00
• Allen County Fire & EMS – update

The board approved several invoices, including a $23,635.25 payment to Capstone for insurance, a $15,224.32 payment to Current Mechanical for a water heater, a $10,000 volunteer stipend, and a $957,029 payment to Spencer Manufacturing for a new fire pumper. All motions passed unanimously (6-0). The meeting also approved the May minutes and the pay claims.

• Approved May meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved pay claims (6-0)
• Approved Capstone insurance invoice $23,635.25 (6-0)
• Approved Current Mechanical water heater invoice $15,224.32 (6-0)
• Approved volunteer stipend invoice $10,000 (6-0)
• Approved Spencer Manufacturing pumper invoice $957,029 (6-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (6-0)

Redevelopment Commission

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and a primary plan for the 13700 block of Edgerton Road in Forest City. The body will also continue the review of a primary plan for a QuikTrip in the 3100 block of S Doyle.

• 26-Z-02: Rezoning of 13700 Block Edgerton Road Forest City
• 26-PDP-03: Primary plan for 13700 Block Edgerton Road Forest City
• 26-PDP-02: Continued review of 3100 Block S Doyle QuikTrip Primary plan

Economic Development Commission

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works & Safety will consider a range of approvals, including contracts for asset management, janitorial services, document preservation, and several engineering invoices. It will also accept completion of multiple street improvement projects. Additionally, a resolution will be introduced to transfer the Comcast property to the City of New Haven Department of Redevelopment.

• Approve Civic Plus quote $36,700 initial and $24,300 annual for Asset Management
• Approve Kofile quote $38,685.86 for document preservation
• Approve USI invoice $32,614.83 for Linden Road and Rose Avenue RAB
• Approve DLZ invoice $61,914.50 for South Maplecrest Road Improvements
• Introduce resolution to transfer Comcast property to the Department of Redevelopment

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved a resolution transferring the Comcast property to the City of New Haven Department of Redevelopment. It also approved a series of contracts, invoices, and street‑acceptance items covering asset management, janitorial services, road work, and new subdivision planning.

• Approved Civic Plus quote Q-124934-1 for Asset Management ($36,700 initial, $24,300 recurring)
• Approved Cintas City Hall janitorial quote ($40.57 weekly)
• Approved Kofile quote for document preservation ($38,685.86)
• Approved donation of 2005 Chevrolet Malibu (VIN 1G1ZT62845F317796) to NHPD for pit training
• Approved DLZ invoice #609073 for South Maplecrest Road Improvements ($61,914.50)
• Approved Street Acceptance for Pinestone Street Improvements
• Approved plan for creation of four new platted lots (New Beginnings Minor Subdivision 26‑PMNS 01)
• Approved resolution transferring Comcast property to the City of New Haven Department of Redevelopment

General

Common Council

The New Haven Common Council will conduct a second reading of Ordinance G-26-07, which amends Section 53.05 of the New Haven Code. They will also conduct a second reading of Ordinance Z-26-08, which amends the zoning map of the New Haven Plan Commission jurisdictional area. Additionally, the council will hold a public hearing and introduce an ordinance establishing fees for the Department of Planning and the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Second reading of Ordinance G-26-07 – amendment to Section 53.05 of the New Haven Code
• Second reading of Ordinance Z-26-08 – amendment to the zoning map of the New Haven Plan Commission jurisdictional area
• Public hearing and introduction of an ordinance establishing fees for the Department of Planning and Board of Zoning Appeals

Park Board

The New Haven Park Board meeting will address routine agenda items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and claims. The board will discuss reports and any old business. New business includes consideration of seasonal hires. The meeting will also confirm the date for the next session.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of May minutes
• Approval of claims
• Discussion of reports and old business
• Consideration of seasonal hires

The board approved the meeting agenda and the February meeting minutes. A claim for Crystal Creek Concrete was approved. The list of seasonal hires was approved by the board. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• February minutes approved (motion carried)
• June 1 claims for Crystal Creek Concrete approved (motion carried)
• Seasonal hires list approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will meet on May 27, 2026 to consider a resolution that would amend the Declaratory Resolution and the Economic Development Plan for the Interstate 469–Downtown Economic Development Area. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting and scheduling the next meeting for June 10, 2026. No other business items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting
• Resolution to amend the Declaratory Resolution and Economic Development Plan for the Interstate 469–Downtown Economic Development Area

The Redevelopment Commission approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting without correction. It also approved the consideration of a resolution amending the declaratory resolution and economic development plan for the Interstate 469–Downtown Economic Development Area. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consideration of amendment to I‑469 Downtown Economic Development Area resolution (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review minutes from April 15, 2026. The body will hold public hearings regarding two specific property cases.

• Public hearing for 26-DSV-03 at 2121 Wayne Haven Street
• Public hearing for 26-DSV-04 at 9017 North River Road

Board of Works

The New Haven Board of Public Works & Safety will vote on a series of approvals, including a settlement agreement, multiple invoices, and several salary adjustments. The agenda’s largest financial item is the $725,039 Brooks Construction Agreement for the CCMG 2026-02 Mill & Overlay project. Additional items include contracts for engineering services, water and storm sewer improvements, and a $212,034 manhole rehabilitation quote.

• Approve Brooks Construction Agreement RS0260992 for $725,039.00 (CCMG 2026-02 Mill & Overlay)
• Approve VS Engineering Contract Letter for $20,100.00 (CCMG 2026-02)
• Approve Allen County Highway Department invoice for $34,825.77 (NBIS Bridge Inventory & Inspection 2026-2029)
• Approve API change order #1 decreasing $64,468.00 for Sanitary Sewer Rehab and Replacement Project (Old 3R)
• Approve Monoform quote for $212,034.00 for manhole rehabilitation (2026-2027)

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved a settlement agreement, a $725,039 Brooks Construction contract for a mill and overlay, and accepted water main and storm sewer improvements at Crossroads. Salary increases for several staff and a special event permit for Norfolk Southern Railroad were also approved. Additional contracts and invoices for infrastructure and park funding received approval.

• Approved Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement
• Approved Brooks Construction Agreement RS0260992 for $725,039.00 Mill & Overlay
• Approved Acceptance of Water Main Improvements for Crossroads
• Approved Acceptance of Storm Sewer Improvements for Crossroads
• Approved salary increase for Assistant Planner Ethan Smart to $26.75/hr effective 5/18/2026
• Approved Special Event Permit EV-26-07 for Norfolk Southern Railroad on 06/05/2026 4-8 pm
• Approved Monoform quote for $212,034.00 manhole rehab for 2026‑2027
• Approved BF&S agreement for $10,000.00 Land and Water Conservation Fund for Havenhurst Park

Common Council

The New Haven Common Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the city code and introduce an ordinance to amend the zoning map. The council also plans a second reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of economic development revenue bonds for the Great Lakes Capital Project.

• Second reading of Ordinance G-26-6 for Great Lakes Capital Project bonds
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Section 53.05 of the New Haven Code
• Introduction of ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the New Haven Plan Commission's Jurisdictional Area

The Common Council approved the minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting. It then approved, by title only, the second reading of Ordinance G‑26‑06 authorizing taxable economic development revenue bonds for the Great Lakes Capital Project. The council also approved, by title only, an ordinance amending Section 53.05 of the New Haven Code and an ordinance amending the zoning map of the Plan Commission's jurisdiction. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes from 05/05/2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance G-26-06 (Great Lakes Capital Project) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance Amending Section 53.05 of the New Haven Code (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the New Haven Plan Commission's Jurisdictional Area (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fire/EMS Territory

The Fire/EMS Territory Board will review and vote on two vendor invoices totaling $27,274.71, as well as proposals to increase pay for career and part‑time employees. The board will also discuss extending the East Central Fire & EMS subscription for six months and a discussion on the Allen County Fire & EMS District. All items are on the agenda for the May 14, 2026 meeting.

• Approve EMS Management & Consultants invoice #TAG-005483 for $14,905.11
• Approve Carson LLP invoice #246268 for $12,369.60
• Consider career employee pay increase proposals
• Consider part‑time employee pay increase proposal
• Discuss East Central Fire & EMS subscription extension (6 months)

The East Central Fire & EMS Board approved several invoices and employee pay increases, and extended the EMS subscription for six months to maintain coverage through Dec 31 2026. All motions were adopted unanimously by the six members present. No objections were recorded.

• Approved EMS Management & Consultants invoice #TAG-005483 for $14,905.11 (6-0)
• Approved Carson LLP invoice #246268 for $12,369.60 (6-0)
• Approved promotion and pay increase for Michael Schmidt to Lieutenant/Basic EMT at $23.68/hr, $2,651.76 bi‑weekly (6-0)
• Approved pay increase for Kyle Wegman to FF/Advanced EMT at $22.36/hr, $2,504.79 bi‑weekly (6-0)
• Approved pay increase for part‑time Paramedic Felicia Haddix to $23.00/hr (6-0)
• Approved six‑month extension of EMS subscription through Dec 31 2026 (6-0)
• Approved April meeting minutes as provided (6-0)
• Approved pay claims (6-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will consider a bid opening for the disposition of property at 4055 Minnich Road and several resolutions. Items include use of 435 and 440 Lincoln Highway West for firefighter training, additional funding for the Minnich Trail Project, adoption of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan, and pledging TIF revenues for Economic Development Revenue Bonds for the Great Lakes Capital Project. The commission will also discuss authorizing TIF reimbursement for local public improvements in the Interstate 469–Downtown allocation area.

• Bid opening for disposition of property at 4055 Minnich Road
• Consideration of East Central Fire Territory use of 435 and 440 Lincoln Highway West for firefighter training
• Resolution approving additional funds for the Minnich Trail Project
• Resolution to adopt the Downtown Redevelopment Plan
• Resolution pledging TIF revenues for Economic Development Revenue Bonds for Great Lakes Capital Project

The Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved a request from East Central Fire Territory to use two Lincoln Highway West properties for firefighter training. It also approved additional funding for the Minnich Trail lighting and stone work, adopted the Downtown Redevelopment Plan resolution, and authorized a $5 M bond and TIF revenue pledge for the 240‑unit Project Lincoln development. A $71,000 TIF reimbursement for ADA compliance and lighting in the downtown district was likewise approved, and a special meeting was scheduled for May 27.

• Approved fire training request for 435 & 440 Lincoln Highway West (unanimous)
• Approved consideration of additional funds for Minnich Trail lighting and stone (unanimous)
• Approved Downtown Redevelopment Plan resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $5 M bond and TIF revenue pledge for Project Lincoln housing development (unanimous)
• Approved $71,000 TIF reimbursement for downtown ADA and lighting improvements (unanimous)
• Scheduled special Redevelopment Commission meeting for May 27 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Plan Commission

Fire/EMS Territory

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to discuss the issuance of taxable economic development revenue bonds for the Great Lakes Capital Project. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding additional appropriations for Municipal Vehicle Excise Tax Funds.

• Introduction of ordinance for Taxable Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Capital Project)
• Public hearing and resolution for Additional Appropriation for Fund #2249 Municipal Vehicle Excise Tax Funds (Surtax)
• Swearing in of reserve officers Neil Wampole, Joshua Kearby, Derek Frejd, Zander Holmes, James Payne, and Andrew Clark
• Swearing in of Detective Nicole Simmons

The council approved the minutes from the April 21 meeting. It adopted a resolution to appropriate additional funds for the municipal vehicle excise tax surtax. It also approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance of taxable economic development revenue bonds for the Great Lakes Capital Project and adopted the Conflict of Interest Statement. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from 04/21/2026 (7-0)
• Approved Additional Appropriation for Fund #2249 Municipal Vehicle Excise Tax Funds (Surtax) (7-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing issuance of economic development revenue bonds for Great Lakes Capital Project (7-0)
• Approved Conflict of Interest Statement (7-0)
• Swore in six reserve officers (Neil Wampole, Joshua Kearby, Derek Frejd, Zander Holmes, James Payne, Andrew Clark)
• Swore in Detective Nicole Simmons

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works & Safety will approve a series of invoices and contracts, including a $704,782.10 payment to API for Pay Application #3 of the CCMG 2025‑01 project. It will also approve smaller invoices for road, stormwater, and engineering services, a new hire for Community Health, and staff status changes. Additional approvals include a $10,000 Safe Streets for All professional services proposal and a $9,500 grant assistance agreement.

• Approve API invoice #20013 for $704,782.10 for Pay Application #3, CCMG 2025‑01
• Approve USI invoice #26966 for $21,525.12 for Linden Road and Rose Ave RAB
• Approve Bunn change order #7 deducting $58,800.00 for Edgerton Road Watermain Extension and Booster Station
• Approve new hire Caylee Steward as full‑time Community Health Coordinator at $28.85 hourly effective 5/4/2026
• Approve status change for Nicole Simmons from Corporal to Detective with salary change to $2,867.26 biweekly effective 5/4/2026

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved a series of invoices totaling over $1 million, including a $704,182.10 API payment. It also approved status changes for Amy McCracken and Nicole Simmons, and hired Caylee Steward as Community Health Coordinator. Additional approvals covered a Safe Streets professional services proposal up to $10,000 and a CRISI grant assistance agreement up to $9,500.

• Approved status change for Amy McCracken to Deputy Clerk (effective 5/4/2026)
• Approved status change for Nicole Simmons to Detective with salary update (effective 5/4/2026)
• Approved hiring of Caylee Steward as full‑time Community Health Coordinator at $28.85 hourly (effective 5/4/2026)
• Approved API invoice #20013 for $704,182.10 Pay Application #3 (CCMG 2025‑01)
• Approved Safe Streets for All Professional Services proposal not to exceed $10,000
• Approved USI Consultants CRISI Grant Assistance agreement not to exceed $9,500
• Approved Bunn change order #7 deduction of $58,800 for Edgerton Road Watermain Extension
• Approved INDOT invoice #000093758 for $58,172.87 Audit 26‑5‑23

Park Board

The New Haven Park Board will review routine agenda items, including the April meeting minutes and pending claims. It will discuss old business items such as the Maryland Farm asphalt work, updates on the Klotz Park concession building, and consider Resolution R-26-1. New business includes an Eagle Scout project proposal, plans to install basketball courts at Klotz Park, a road sign update at the community center, and a list of seasonal hires. The meeting will also set the next meeting date for June 1, 2026.

• Approval of Resolution R-26-1
• Marylands Farm Asphalt discussion
• Klotz Park Concession building updates
• Eagle Scout Project Proposal
• Klotz Basketball Courts Install

The Park Board approved the agenda and the January meeting minutes. It authorized $315,538.02 in May 4 claims. It approved several contracts and projects, including an Asphalt Authority road work contract, a metal roof and awning for the Klotz Park concession stand, Resolution R-26-1, Eagle Scout duck pond and trail projects, and new basketball courts.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved January meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $315,538.02 in May 4 claims (motion carried)
• Approved Asphalt Authority contract $114,880.50 for Maryland Farm Park (motion carried)
• Approved metal roof ($3,450) and awning ($3,650) for Klotz Park concession stand (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution R-26-1 (motion carried)
• Approved Eagle Scout duck pond and trail projects at Maryland Farm Park (motion carried)
• Approved construction of 4 half basketball courts for $10,080 (motion carried)

Economic Development Commission

The New Haven Economic Development Commission will hold a public hearing on an economic development revenue bond. It will consider a resolution to approve and authorize actions for a proposed taxable bond related to the Homefront at Maplecrest Allocation Area. The commission will also consider adopting a report on financing economic development facilities for GLC New Haven, LLC.

• Public hearing on Economic Development Revenue Bond
• Resolution approving actions for proposed taxable bond for Homefront at Maplecrest Allocation Area
• Adoption of report on proposed financing of Economic Development Facilities for GLC New Haven, LLC

The Economic Development Commission approved the minutes from the Jan. 28, 2026 meeting. It unanimously approved a resolution for the Economic Development Revenue Bond for the Homefront at Maplecrest Allocation Area. The commission also unanimously adopted a report on financing economic development facilities for GLC New Haven, LLC. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Jan. 28, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Revenue Bond resolution for Homefront at Maplecrest Allocation Area (unanimous)
• Adopted report on Proposed Financing of Economic Development Facilities for GLC New Haven, LLC (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will conduct a public hearing and introduce a resolution to designate SDI Larfarga, LLC for Economic Revitalization Area No. NH-122. The meeting also includes a second reading of Ordinance G-26-4 to withdraw from the Woodburn‑New Haven Fire & EMS Protection Territory, a presentation on the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) plan, and a resolution to adopt the New Haven Safe Streets Plan. Additional items are a resolution to transfer city funds between accounts for 2026 and an amendment to Section 33.66 of the City Code.

• Second reading of Ordinance G-26-4 to withdraw from Woodburn‑New Haven Fire & EMS Protection Territory
• Public hearing and introduction of resolution for SDI Larfarga, LLC designation of Economic Revitalization Area NO. NH-122
• Presentation on SS4A (Safe Streets for All) plan
• Resolution adopting the New Haven Safe Streets Plan
• Resolution to transfer city funds between accounts for the year 2026

The Common Council approved several items by title only, all with unanimous votes. Key actions included adopting the Safe Streets Plan, withdrawing from the Woodburn‑New Haven Fire & EMS Protection Territory, and designating an Economic Revitalization Area (NH‑122). The council also approved a fund‑transfer resolution for 2026 and amended City Code Section 33.66.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance G-26-4 to withdraw from Woodburn‑New Haven Fire & EMS Protection Territory (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-26-18 designating Economic Revitalization Area NO. NH-122 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-26-19 adopting the New Haven Safe Streets Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-26-20 to transfer city funds between accounts for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance G-26-5 amending Section 33.66 of the City Code (unanimous)
• Approved suspension of rules to allow second reading of Ordinance G-26-5 (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance G-26-5 amending Section 33.66 of the City Code (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the 04/07/2026 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works & Safety will review several contract quotes and invoices for city equipment, police technology, and engineering services. The meeting includes decisions on professional services for Guardian Park and South Maplecrest Road.

• Motorola quote of $40,899.00 for four in-car video systems
• Truland invoice of $72,087.00 for equipment purchase
• Bobcat of Ft Wayne invoice of $44,068.10 for equipment purchase
• DLZ invoice of $21,673.12 for South Maplecrest Road
• RQAW invoice of $14,086.50 for Safe Streets for All Plan

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved a series of contracts and invoices, including major equipment purchases and technology upgrades. Notable approvals were a $72,087 equipment purchase from Truland, a $44,068.10 Bobcat equipment purchase, a $40,899 in‑car video system quote from Motorola, and a $14,086.50 Safe Streets for All plan invoice. The board also approved a lease termination and several smaller service contracts.

• Approved Truland invoice #677866 for equipment purchase ($72,087.00)
• Approved Motorola quote #3546089 for four in‑car video systems ($40,899.00)
• Approved Bobcat of Ft Wayne invoice #E13907 for equipment purchase ($44,068.10)
• Approved Safe Streets for All Plan invoice #9126 ($14,086.50)
• Approved Innovative Concepts contract for ceiling microphone installation ($4,241.34)
• Approved DLZ invoice #609398 for South Maplecrest Road work ($21,673.12)
• Approved lease termination agreement (no dollar amount specified)
• Approved Brown Equipment Company invoice #INV41674 for leaf machine repairs ($8,301.09)