The Hammond Board of Works meeting held on October 3, 2025, addressed several key agenda items, focusing on property inspections, police department requests, and infrastructure projects.

The meeting commenced with a status update on the property at 1021 Moss, where Miss Pearl Shee reported that the house was nearly complete, pending a final inspection. The board confirmed that minor issues had been resolved, and a motion was made to schedule a follow-up status for October 9, 2025. The board unanimously approved this motion, contingent on the successful completion of inspections.

Next, the board discussed the property at 7327 Chestnut, where owner Joanna Kernidas and her contractor were present. It was noted that all necessary inspections had passed, and the board agreed to set a status update for the same date, October 9, 2025, to potentially rescind the demolition order.

The meeting then shifted to correspondence from the police department. Chief William Short requested approval for retroactive SWAT Specialty Pay for four officers, which was approved by the board. Additionally, Corporal Arthur Lateker will cease SWAT duties, effective October 10, 2025.

Further correspondence included a request from Dean Button for additional services from Alexander Gorlin Architects, amounting to $35,565, to revise plans for the Downtown Hammond Train Station. This request was also approved, with funding sourced from REDI.

Lastly, the board authorized the reconstruction of Summer Street, approving the necessary documentation for the project.

In summary, the meeting effectively addressed property inspections, police department needs, and infrastructure improvements, with all motions passing unanimously. The board plans to reconvene on October 9, 2025, for further updates on the discussed properties.