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Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Portage Board of Works Board of Works Meeting
The Board discussed several items, including a request for an exemption to an ordinance regarding farm animals, which was denied. They approved the YMCA's 26th annual Turkey Trot, a special event request for a Faded Art Fan trading card show at Oakwood Hall, and a 2026 auction contract contingent upon legal review. Additionally, the Board approved a street lighting agreement for Cardinal Crossing phase seven contingent upon staff review and denied a request for a door-to-door solicitation permit.
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The Commission addressed several agenda items, beginning with the primary plat approval for the Timberstone Planned Development, which includes 65 residential lots. The Commission also authorized a two-year extension for the River Trace primary plat located on the south side of Loop Road. Finally, the Commission granted secondary plat approval for the third phase of Bauer Farms, comprising 74 lots, contingent upon the completion of all bonding requirements.
Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Sanitary Board Meeting
The Board received staff reports regarding the status of water lines, sanitary lift stations, and the progress of the north side interceptor project. Key approvals included a variance request for a commercial parking lot easement, various construction project payments for plant improvements, a mobile device leasing agreement for field operations, and the purchase of a new dump truck and crane truck. The Board also reviewed financial claims and authorized a temporary loan of funds from the Sanitary Board to the Parks department.
Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Portage Stormwater Board Meeting
The board received staff updates regarding street sweeper operations for drainage maintenance, the coordination of utility pole installation by NIPCO, and planned improvements at the compost site to manage leaf runoff. Key actions included the renewal of a mobile device leasing agreement to support GIS mapping capabilities, authorization to seek bids for the Samuelson Estates and Spring Street rear yard drainage project, and the approval of a variance request for a Chick-fil-A site driveway encroachment on a storm sewer easement, subject to stipulations regarding city access for pipe maintenance. The board also reviewed and approved claims for equipment, including specialized mats for access in marshy terrain.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
