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Votes at a glance: Portage council approves claims, agreements and street discontinuance resolution
Summary
At its Jan. 23 meeting the Portage City Common Council approved $2,852,348.62 in claims and a series of agreements and resolutions, including an intercept agreement for Portage Fire Rescue and a resolution to start vacating underdeveloped right-of-way segments.
The Portage City Common Council on Jan. 23 approved multiple financial and administrative items during its regular meeting.
Key outcomes
- Claims: The council approved $2,852,348.62 in claims. Motion by Alderperson Green; second by Alderperson Paul. Roll-call votes were recorded as aye by Councilmembers listed on the roll; the motion passed.
- Model intercept agreement, Portage Fire Rescue: Council approved a model intercept agreement that establishes a $300 flat fee when Portage intercepts for non‑paramedic ambulance services; the transporting rig retains patient billing rights. Motion by Alderperson Green; second by Alderperson Wetzel. Roll call: motion passed.
- MOA amendment for the Portage Canal: The council approved an amendment extending an existing memorandum of agreement tied to Segment 2 of the Portage Canal related to State Historic Preservation review; the amendment extends the MOA for one year to allow a revised canal nomination to be filed. Motion by Alderperson Green; second by Alderperson Crowley. Roll call: motion passed.
- Park and Recreation agreement for Veterans Memorial Field: The council renewed a short-term agreement with Brett and Bonnie Hesse for Garden Tractor Days at Veterans Memorial Field, with updated fees (first-year fee listed as $17.50; second-year fee $2,000). Motion by Alderperson Crowley; second by Alderperson Bolt. Roll call: motion passed.
- Plan Commission resolution 25-005 (vacate portions of Dorr and Whitney Streets): The council approved a resolution starting the process to vacate underdeveloped right-of-way segments between the Portage Canal and Superior Street to allow RDS Properties (owner of HG Miggs) to expand parking; the action initiates a follow-up public hearing. Motion by Alderperson Green; second by Alderperson Wetzel. Roll call: motion passed.
Other formal actions included approval of meeting minutes from Jan. 23, 2025, and adoption of the consent agenda. Several roll-call votes were held and recorded as passing; the council took no actions on public correspondence and adjourned afterward.
