The St John Town board approved a series of routine and capital items at its Dec. 16 meeting, including entertainment and instructor contracts, a large construction award, equipment purchases and payment of town bills.

Key actions (motions carried by voice vote unless noted):

- Concert series: Approved Chronic Flannel and Star 69 to perform at the 2026 Lake Hills concert series. Motion by Pat Connolly, seconded by Stephanie Kriesbaum; voice vote carried.

- Independent contractor agreements: Approved a 2026 independent contractor agreement with Marco Perez (painting classes), Caitlin Gomez (music classes) and Tressa Rademacher (babysitting classes). Motions carried after standard motions and seconds.

- Language Zoom classes: Approved a short, two‑month extension to keep Zoom language classes active through onboarding; staff noted Brooke had a six‑month contract ending in December and the short extension buys time for a new hire.

- Bid award: Awarded a base‑plus‑irrigation construction contract to Grimmer Construction for a combined total of $632,861; board members confirmed the amount had been budgeted. Motion made and carried.

- Slide gate purchase: Approved purchase and installation of a slide gate from Northwest Indiana Fence Company for $10,500 to secure a back driveway/delivery area; the board discussed that the gate had already been installed.

- RecDesk subscription: Approved payment of the 2026 RecDesk subscription in the amount of $6,240 (annual subscription discussion noted).

- Printer/copier purchase: Approved purchase of a Ricoh IMC‑3510 printer/copier for $6,518.73.

- Payment of bills: Approved accounts payable voucher dated 12/16/2025 for supplies and equipment with a combined total of $196,335.04.

All items above were approved during regular business; no new ordinances or regulations were introduced. Several items were noted as previously budgeted. The board adjourned after the finance votes.