David A Gibbs

The Board addressed several agenda items, including approvals for pond care at Shanklin Park, reroofing services for Water Tower Park, and flooring for Schrock Pavilion. Key legal and policy actions included adopting resolutions regarding cash transaction rounding and an interlocal memorandum for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. Additionally, the Board authorized several contracts, including one for the 2026 Line Striping Project, agreements for ArcGIS subscriptions, and cleaning services for the Fire Department. The Engineering Department received approval for road closures, various municipal permits, and an aquatic biology partnership presentation.

The board conducted a claims review and approval meeting. The primary agenda item addressed was the review and approval of both Civil City and Utility claims.

The Board discussed and acted upon several items including opening and referring bids for the Asphalt Paving Package B project, deliberating and approving a partial sewer relief credit for Roxbury Park, and adopting a resolution for Elkhart County Drug-Free Community grant funds. Additionally, the Board authorized an amendment to a contract for ferric chloride purchase, reclassified uncollected utility accounts, approved a completion agreement for a residential construction project, granted a change order for the College Avenue Sanitary Encasement project, and accepted a drainage plan and subdivision plat for a commercial development. Finally, the Board approved agreements for an A/V renovation at the Elkhart County Historic Courthouse and a new records management system subscription for the Fire Department.

The Board meeting included several key discussion items: opening sealed proposals for the 2026 Tree Removal Project, approving the promotions of two police officers, and authorizing the resignation and retirement of a fire department sergeant. Additionally, the Board rejected all bids for the 2026 Asphalt Paving project, approved various change orders for infrastructure projects, authorized a construction agreement for the Burton's Laundry project, approved a road closure for utility work, and authorized budget encumbrances from the previous year into the current fiscal year.

The Board of Public Works and Safety addressed several municipal projects, including the opening of bids for the 2026 Asphalt Paving Package B project, the approval of temporary road closures for a National Police Week ceremony, and authorization for street and parking closures for First Friday activities. The Board also approved a sidewalk closure for a fiber construction project, the reclassification of uncollected Water and Sewer accounts, and the installation of seasonal outdoor seating for local businesses. Additionally, the Board handled a zero-dollar change order for utility upgrades, withdrew drainage plan approval for the Crossing Subdivision due to unapproved grading changes, and reviewed an engagement for interim Deputy Clerk-Treasurer services. Legal department requests were approved for a GIS program management agreement renewal and a new fiber services agreement for the Police Training Center. Finally, the Board approved a rehabilitation agreement for a property owner regarding outstanding building code compliance issues.