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Agenda and minutes approved; meeting closed after birthday song

Elkhart Police Merit Commission · July 24, 2026
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Summary

The commission approved the proposed agenda and the March 9 minutes by unanimous roll call votes, heard the police department business item, and adjourned after a birthday celebration for a commissioner.

The Elkhart Police Merit Commission opened its meeting, approved the proposed agenda and then approved the minutes of the March 9 meeting by unanimous roll-call votes called by the clerk.

The clerk read each commissioner during the roll calls, and the commission recorded unanimous "yes" votes from the commissioners present. After police department business and updates from Chief Dan Melanes, the commission moved to public participation; no members of the public addressed the commission. The meeting ended after commissioners sang "Happy Birthday" to a colleague and the chair moved to adjourn, with the motion carrying on a voice vote.

The clerk confirmed a quorum earlier in the meeting, noting three commissioners were present in the council chambers and one (Reverend Jean Mays) participated via Webex. Commissioner Thomas Barber was absent.