Portage public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Board approved the Samuelson Insurance contract renewal and four major illness claims. A bulk fee charge for 5782 Houston was overturned. Requests for Bacon Fest, Abonmarche, and pet shop license renewals were tabled.
- Approved Samuelson Insurance contract renewal (5-0)
- Overturned bulk fee charge for 5782 Houston (5-0)
- Approved claims (5-0)
- Approved four Major Illness Claims (5-0)
- Tabled Bacon Fest special event request (5-0)
- Tabled Abonmarche permit application (5-0)
- Tabled pet shop license renewals (5-0)
- Approved December 13, 2022, minutes (5-0)
Park & Recreation Board
The Board approved new rental hours and rates for facilities, including a $25 commercial use fee. It also increased the Daddy/Daughter Dance program fee by $5 per person. The Board approved the December 2022 vouchers and rental register of contracts.
- Approved November 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled November 2022 financial report (unanimous)
- Approved December 2022 vouchers (unanimous)
- Approved December 2022 rental register of contracts (unanimous)
- Increased Daddy/Daughter Dance fee by $5/person (unanimous)
- Approved new facility rental hours and rates, including $25 commercial use fee (unanimous)
- Approved updated Room Rental Waiver List to include Portage Park Foundation (unanimous)
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Board of Public Works & Safety approved a special event request for Regional Performing Arts and a contract renewal for Darque Side of D’Lyte. A solicitor's permit application for McCulloch Industries, Inc. was tabled. The Board also approved general claims and several illness-related claims.
- Approved Regional Performing Arts special event request (4-0)
- Tabled McCulloch Industries, Inc. solicitor's permit application (4-0)
- Approved Darque Side of D’Lyte contract renewal (4-0)
- Approved claims (4-0)
- Approved five Major Illness and one Covid claim (4-0)
- Approved November 22, 2022, minutes (4-0)
Port-Authority
The board approved a quote from Landmark Signs for a new one-sided sign and a $500 silver sponsorship for the Fish-On event. Members also approved the November meeting minutes, the treasurer's report, and claims for payment.
- Approved minutes from November 10, 2022 meeting
- Approved treasurer's report as of 12/2/2022
- Approved claims for payment
- Approved sign quote from Landmark Signs
- Approved $500 silver sponsorship for Fish-On event
Common Council
The Common Council approved several financial resolutions regarding temporary loans and transfers. They also adopted ordinances concerning council districts and 2023 salary amendments. A zoning ordinance for Willowcreek and US HWY 6 was passed on second reading.
- Approved November 1 and November 8, 2022 minutes (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution #22-07, Temporary Loans (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution #22-08, Temporary Loan Extension (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution #22-09, RDC Temporary Loan Repayment (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution #22-10, Transfer Resolution (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #22-24, Council Districts (4-0)
- Passed Ordinance #22-23, R2 to C2 – Willowcreek and US HWY 6 (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #22-21, 2023 Salary Ordinance Amendment (4-0)
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a change order for the 2022 Paving Project and an order for police vehicles. The board also approved two Covid-related major illness claims and denied a paving pay application.
- Approved 2022 Paving Project Change Order #3 (4-0)
- Denied 2022 Paving Pay App #4 (4-0)
- Approved Police Vehicle Order contingent upon coordination with the City (4-0)
- Approved two Covid major illness claims (4-0)
- Approved November 8, 2022, meeting minutes (4-0)
Port-Authority
The Port Authority approved a uniform increase in slip rates for all users. The board also approved the treasurer's report and claims for payment, including costs for a sewage pipe replacement on the transient dock.
- Approved increase of slip rates to $67.00 per foot across the board
- Approved treasurer's report as of 11/2/2022
- Approved claims for payment
- Approved minutes from October 13, 2022 meeting
Common Council
The Common Council met for a special meeting on November 8, 2022. Ordinance #22-23 was read for the first time, but no votes were taken on the ordinance. No other new business was conducted.
- First reading of Ordinance #22-23 completed
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Board approved over $854,000 in claims and a change order for the 2022 Paving & Repair Project. Several special event requests were decided, including the approval of the Kiwanis Christmas Parade and the denial of the YMCA Turkey Trot permit. The Board also approved a land dedication and multiple illness claims.
- Approved claims totaling $854,529.66 (5-0)
- Approved Kiwanis Christmas Parade for 12/03/22 (5-0)
- Denied YMCA Turkey Trot permit application for 11/24/22 (5-0)
- Approved Salvation Army request for 11/24/22 contingent upon City coordination (5-0)
- Approved dedication of land (5-0)
- Approved Change Order #2 for 2022 Paving & Repair Project (5-0)
- Approved 10 Major Illness Claims and 2 Covid MI Claims (5-0)
- Approved October 25, 2022, minutes (5-0)
Stormwater Management Board
The Board approved the Christopher Burke Engineering contract renewal and authorized funding for Stormwater Asset Management, both contingent on legal review. Additionally, the Board approved $85,686.19 in standard claims and four major illness requests.
- Approved Christopher Burke Engineering contract renewal contingent upon legal review (3-0)
- Authorized payment for Stormwater Asset Management from Stormwater Capital funds contingent upon legal review (3-0)
- Approved Stormwater Standard Claims APV Register payment of $85,686.19 (3-0)
- Approved four major illness requests (3-0)
- Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
Sanitary Board
The Board authorized funding for the Clarifier Project from the Sanitary Capital Improvement fund. It also approved a paving project payment application, an engineering contract renewal, and various claims. Staff reported an open operator position at the Treatment Plant.
- Approved Pay App #104 for Paving Project 2022 (2-0)
- Approved Christopher Burke Engineering Contract Renewal contingent upon legal review (2-0)
- Approved Clarifier Project funding from Sanitary Capital Improvement fund (2-0)
- Approved Sanitary APV Register payments of $234,106.04 (2-0)
- Approved one Major Illness request and one Covid Leave (2-0)
- Approved October 13, 2022 minutes (2-0)
Common Council
The Common Council approved the 2023 budget and salary ordinance. The council also approved a zoning change for Dunewood Trails.
- Adopted 2023 Budget, Ordinance #22-22 (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #22-17 for HC to M1 rezoning at Dunewood Trails (3-1)
- Adopted 2023 Salary Ordinance, Ordinance #22-21 (4-0)
- Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (4-0)
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety approved over $900,000 in claims and a collective bargaining agreement for street, sanitation, and park departments. They also approved special event requests for Harvest Fest and Central Church of God, while denying a carnival permit. A memorandum of understanding with the Porter County Library System was approved pending legal review.
- Approved claims in the amount of $905,605.02 (3-0)
- Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement for Street, Sanitation, and Park Dept. contingent upon Council approval (3-0)
- Approved MOU with Porter County Library System contingent upon legal review (3-0)
- Approved special event request for Harvest Fest (3-0)
- Approved special event request for Central Church of God (3-0)
- Denied carnival/exhibition permit application (3-0)
- Approved retirement of K-9 Flaco and transfer to Officer Krieg (3-0)
- Tabled minutes from September 13, September 27, and October 11, 2022 (3-0)
Common Council
The Common Council adopted Resolution #22-05, Ordinance #22-20, and Ordinance #22-19. The council also approved a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Street, Sanitation, and Park Departments. The 2023 Budget ordinance was continued until the November 1 meeting.
- Adopted Resolution #22-05 (5-0)
- Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement for Street, Sanitation, and Park Dept. (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #22-20 (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #22-19 (5-0)
- Continued adoption of Ordinance #22-22 (2023 Budget) to November 1 meeting (5-0)
- Approved October 11, 2022 minutes (5-0)