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Council approves several routine contracts, PennVEST application and ordinance changes
Summary
Council approved multiple motions including a $5,190 parking‑stair contract, a $45,377 change order for wastewater plant repairs, resolutions to apply for and reimburse PennVEST funds, adoption of the 2025 budget, an event permit and a noise‑ordinance amendment; most votes were 5–0 with three members absent.
After the solar presentation and a public comment period, council took up several routine action items and votes.
Public works and procurement - Council approved accepting the lowest responsible bid from Kirkpatrick Construction for $5,190 to repair parking garage stairs. The motion carried on roll call. - The council approved a change order to Cochran Contracting in the amount of $45,377 for wall and spa repairs at the wastewater treatment plant; the motion passed on roll call.
Benefits, budget and administrative items - Council approved the engagement agreement with Knox Law for Guardian and welfare plans to replace a retiring administrator. - Council adopted the 2025 budget after clarifying that earlier tax ordinance actions were recorded; the adoption carried by roll call.
Grants and funding - Council approved a letter of responsibility and adopted Resolution 2025‑06 to apply to PENNVEST for wastewater treatment plant improvements, and adopted Resolution 2025‑07 to reimburse the general fund with PENNVEST proceeds once awarded. These steps are preparatory and do not commit municipal matching funds beyond stated resolutions.
Ordinances and events - Council discussed and approved revisions to the noise ordinance (Ordinance 257) to clarify fine structure for enforceability by magistrates; roll call recorded five yes votes and three absences. - Council approved an event application for the Downtown Indiana car show on June 15, 2025, on Philadelphia Street between 5th and 9th.
Votes at a glance (recorded outcomes at this meeting): accept Kirkpatrick Construction bid ($5,190) — approved (roll call, 5 yes, 3 absent); adopt 2025 budget — approved (roll call, 5 yes, 3 absent); PennVEST application (Resolution 2025‑06) — approved (voice/roll call as recorded); PennVEST reimbursement (Resolution 2025‑07) — approved (roll call, 5 yes, 3 absent); Cochran change order ($45,377) — approved (roll call, 5 yes, 3 absent); noise ordinance amendment (Ordinance 257) — approved (roll call, 5 yes, 3 absent); car show event application — approved (voice vote).
What’s next: Staff will proceed with contract administration and PennVEST application steps and return any required contract documents and program award details to council for final approvals.
