The board approved a package of routine motions covering engineering contracts, traffic signage, reimbursements, technology renewals and downtown plantings.

Engineering staff recommended Loch Mueller Consultants as the top-ranked firm for the US 30 at Sylhavy Road Public Improvement project and asked the board to approve a CE agreement with a not-to-exceed fee of $452,160. Staff said the agreement was contingent on review by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) but that INDOT indicated approval the previous day. The board approved the agreement by voice vote.

On traffic safety, engineering staff said sight-line obstructions for westbound right turns at Lincoln Way and Froeburg Road made it difficult for drivers to see approaching vehicles; they recommended installing a 'no turn on red' sign on Lincoln Way westbound right turns to improve safety. After clarifying questions from board members, the motion to install the sign passed by voice vote.

The board approved an additional reimbursement of $13,434.99 to the county for work performed on Barth Road and Hayes Leonard, raising the project total to $266,070.19. Staff said the increase was due to higher final installed quantities and updated unit prices after bidding; board members confirmed the expense is within the 2025 paving budget.

Staff also approved a resident-requested streetlight to be added to an existing NIPSCO pole at Sturdy Road and Wood Street after an engineering night-time review found the intersection 'pretty dark.' The board authorized the installation.

Chief McIntyre presented a request from the police department to replace the department's training and inventory software, ArmorLink, with Frontline Public Safety Solutions. The police chief said Frontline is more user-friendly and will automatically upload training hours to the state-required system, saving staff time; the software costs roughly $700 more per year than the current solution. The board approved the purchase by voice vote.

IT staff asked the board to approve a five-year Cisco Webex contract renewal, saying a new vendor offered larger support resources and modest annual savings while licensing remains static. The contract includes a non-appropriation clause. The board approved the renewal by voice vote.

The board approved a street-closure request on Lincoln Way for the Turners Building after departmental review showed no objections. The board also approved a $9,393.49 contract with Lakeshore Landscape for downtown winter arrangements, including planter installs and parking-garage decorations; downtown holiday lights were scheduled to turn on that evening.

Most motions passed by voice vote with no roll-call record included in the meeting transcript. No controversial or contested roll-call votes were recorded during these items.