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Call To Order

Roll Call

George Shinkan, President, Elected Official, Ward 1, Term: 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2027
Joseph Hofferth, Vice President, Elected Official, Ward 2, Term: 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2027
Chuck Gardiner, Elected Official, Ward 3, Term: 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2027
David B. Nellans, Elected Official, Ward 4, Term: 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2027
Jonathan Petersen, Elected Official, Ward 5, Term: 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2027

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC HEARING: 2026 Budget
Documents: Memo | Ordinance #1991 | Exhibit to Ordinance #1991

All public comment is limited to 2 minutes with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room.

1. CONSENT AGENDA (The items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion with a roll call vote. If a Council Member wishes to have an item removed from the agenda for further discussion, it will be considered separately under General Orders. The Chair will entertain a motion for approval.)
   1. Approval of the Minutes
      1. Minutes of the Regular Town Council meeting on September 15, 2025
         Documents: Minutes
   2. Confirmation/ Approval of Voucher Register
      1. Confirmation of Voucher Register #25-7M dated 7/31/2025 totaling $58,279.28
         Documents: Register #25-7M
      2. Approval of Voucher Register #25-7N dated 7/31/2025 totaling $7,962,646.45
         Documents: Register #25-7N
      3. Confirmation of Voucher Register #25-9B dated 9/4/2025 totaling $328,917.77
         Documents: Register #25-9B
      4. Confirmation of Voucher Register #25-9C dated 9/5/2025 totaling $548,670.24
         Documents: Register #25-9C
      5. Confirmation of Voucher Register #25-9D dated 9/10/2025 totaling $59,572.01
         Documents: Register #25-9D
      6. Confirmation of Voucher Register #25-9E dated 9/10/2025 totaling $62,613.38
         Documents: Register #25-9E
      7. Confirmation of Voucher Register #25-9F dated 9/11/2025 totaling $358,522.69
         Documents: Register #25-9F
      8. Approval of Voucher Register #25-9G dated 9/15/2025 totaling $369,091.81
         Documents: Register #25-9G
   3. Water Leak Adjustment
      Documents: Leak Adjustment
   4. Acceptance of Surety Bond - Town Manager
      Documents: Memo | Public Official Bond
2. OLD BUSINESS (Roll Call Vote Required - All Resolutions and Ordinances; *Items to request waiving the rules and adopting on first reading.)
   1. Ordinance #1990: Responsible Bidders
      Documents: Memo | Ordinance #1990
3. NEW BUSINESS
   1. Ordinance #1991: 2026 Budget 1st Reading
      Documents: Memo | Ordinance #1991 | Exhibit to Ordinance #1991
   2. Approval of FIT and CVET funds
      Documents: Memo
   3. Approval of Contract for Recruitment Services
      Documents: Memo | ODS Sample of Municipality Work | CPS HR Agreement: Assistant Town Manager Recruitment | Proposal: ODS Assistant Town Manager Recruitment | Proposal: MGT Assistant Town Manager Recruitment | Proposal: CPS HR Assistant Town Manager Recruitment
   4. Approve Contract w/ American StructurePoint
      Documents: Memo | SOW
   5. Resolution 2156: Road Salt Purchase (2025-2026 Snow Season)
      Documents: Memo | Resolution #2156 | Screenshot
   6. Fountain Winter Removal, Routine Maintenance, Storage & Installation for 2025/26
      Documents: Memo | Quote: Centennial Park | Winter Maintenance
   7. Release Block 5 Surety Bond
      Documents: Memo | PC Minutes 8/12/2025 | Performance Surety Bond | Maintenance Bond | Staff Report
   8. Amendment to NIPSCO License Agreement
      Documents: Memo | First Amendment to Trail License - Connector Bridge
   9. Leachate Cell Riser Pumps
      Documents: Memo | HD Field Proposal | Leachate Pump - Manhole Replacements
   10. Parcel Partial Release
       Documents: Memo | Parcel Release
4. REPORTS
5. PORTFOLIO REPORTS
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS - All Town Council meetings will begin at 6:30pm unless otherwise noted.

October 6, 2025 - Regular Town Council meeting and Redevelopment Commission meeting.

1. ADJOURNMENT