Brad P. Bishop

The agenda for the session included a call to order, a review of old business, and new business items, specifically a report from the Department and a section designated for the good of the order. The body is scheduled to determine if an executive session will be required for the subsequent regular session meeting in March 2026.

The meeting agenda included the election of Historic Preservation Commission Officers and Committee Assignments for 2026, with current officers and committee assignments noted. New Business featured reports from the Public Relations & Education Committee and the District Committee. Key discussion items involved the designation of 640 Ferry Street into the new "Local Centennial South Historic District," and reports from the COA Committee concerning proposed window replacement at 818 Main Street and a request for a new mural location and painting of exposed masonry at 835 Main Street. The agenda concluded with a Staff Report and a Public Comments section.

Key discussions included the opening and advisement of bids for the Creasy Lane CCMG Project. New business involved the approval of Amendment #2 for the 9th Street Stormwater and Streetscape Improvements, bringing the revised contract total to $874,875.00 due to project area expansion. The Board also approved a CDBG Agreement for the LTHC Homeless Services Program Year 2025, allocating $229,958.00 for public facility improvements. Water Works actions included approving a Task Order for the 2025 Water Loss Audit and Validation with Wessler Engineering, and approving Amendment #3 for the Water System Master Plan with Wessler Engineering for $207,000.00 to cover continued coordination and subsequent test drilling. Finally, the Board approved claims totaling $4,572,036.40, following a query regarding boiler replacement.

The meeting agenda included standard items such as Call to Order, Approval of Minutes, New Business, and various committee reports including Public Relations & Education, District, and COA Committees, followed by a Staff Report and Public Comments section. The document also lists the current terms for Mayoral and City Council Appointments to the commission, and identifies the Historic Preservation Officer.

The agenda included New Business items for the Engineering department, specifically regarding contracts and a Notice to Proceed for the McCarty Lane and Kepner Drive Traffic Signal Installation. The Police Department and the Controller's Office both presented items concerning the Declaration of Surplus Property. Additionally, a Banner Request for Purdue Aviation Day was listed for discussion under Miscellaneous items. A list of all permits issued for the preceding month was made available online.