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Board signs contracts for events, approves fire policy and multiple personnel actions
Summary
The Board approved multiple vendor agreements for city events, adopted Fire Department special‑events policy CPFD 606, accepted a performance bond for Greensward Subdivision, approved disposition of HIDTA assets, and authorized several employment status changes and contract awards.
At its May 20 meeting the Board of Public Works & Safety approved several contracts and administrative items covering special events, fire department operations, equipment maintenance and personnel.
PACE Director Adam Graper presented event agreements for the upcoming season. The Board approved a $1,500 contract for the Jesse White Tumblers to perform in the Crown Point Fourth of July Parade and approved agreements with Ready to Live Entertainment, LLC and Get Loud Entertainment for future Bulldog Park events; Get Loud will partner on a free community music night featuring an Elton John tribute with net proceeds to be split 50/50. Graper also presented an updated schedule of 2026 PACE fees that will go to City Council in June.
Fire Chief Mark Baumgardner asked the Board to adopt CPFD Policy 606, which formalizes planning, staffing and command standards for special events and mass gatherings and affirms the City’s authority to delay, postpone or cancel events if public safety is at risk. The Board approved the policy on a unanimous voice vote after Kutanovski recommended it.
The Board approved a three‑year contract with Interstate Power Systems for maintenance of four large generators that support the wastewater treatment plant when requested by Public Works Director Terry Ciciora; Ciciora said limited proposals were available and Interstate offered a lower cost and an optional three‑year price breakdown.
Other administrative approvals included accepting a performance bond for Greensward Subdivision in the amount of $748,884.40 (motion by Member Betsy Barnes); disposition of HIDTA assets presented by HIDTA Director Chuck Porucznik; and a contract appointment naming Luke Sherry as the City engineer under a Christopher B. Burke Engineering LLC agreement. All motions passed by unanimous voice votes.
Finally, the Board recognized Firefighter/Paramedic Dave Dickerson as May Employee of the Month for his off‑duty response to a pediatric tracheostomy emergency on April 11, 2026; Dickerson said he appreciated the nomination and that he enjoys sharing his experience and training with colleagues.
The Board set its next regular meeting for June 3, 2026 and adjourned at 11:47 a.m.
