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Indianapolis Board of Public Works Meeting - March 11, 2026

Other Meetings (A-H) — Wednesday, March 11, 2026
BodyIndianapolis, Indiana
SessionOther Meetings (A-H)
DateWednesday, March 11, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:58

I like to call to order the March 11th Board of Public Works meeting.

1:00

I'm Todd Wilson, the director and chair of the board.

1:03

Uh like the board members to please introduce themselves.

1:07

Bob Perrin.

1:08

Susie Corney.

1:09

Idrish Redman.

1:11

Thank you very much.

1:12

We do have uh a quorum here.

1:14

I also like to introduce our board counsel behind me, Benjamin Moracle and our board coordinator, Jennifer Domingue.

1:21

Our first item on the agenda today is to adopt the March 11, 2026 agenda.

1:26

Do I have a motion to adopt the agenda?

1:28

So moved.

1:29

So moved by Bob Perrin.

1:30

Do I have a second?

1:32

Seconded by Aegis Redman.

1:34

All in favor signify by saying aye.

1:36

Aye.

1:37

Any opposed?

1:38

Seeing none motion carries.

1:40

The next item on our agenda are approval of minutes.

1:43

Do I have a motion to approve the February 25th meeting minutes?

1:48

So moved by Susie Cordy.

1:50

Do I have a second?

1:51

Second.

1:52

Seconded by Dan Hake.

1:53

All in favor, signify by saying aye.

1:55

Aye.

1:56

Any opposed?

1:57

That motion carries.

1:59

Our next item on our agenda is a um resolution.

2:02

This is going to be a public hearing.

2:04

I'll ask our board counsel, Benjamin Morical, to read the rules that govern public comments.

2:10

Thank you, Mr.

2:11

Chairman.

2:11

Before we open the floor to public comments, we would like to remind board members and the public of a few ground rules so that everyone can have a fair chance to speak and be heard.

2:19

It is important that we each observe the following rules.

2:21

First, each speaker will be limited to two minutes.

2:24

Second, public comments must reasonably relate to the agenda item under consideration.

2:28

Third, speakers who stray from the item under consideration or become unduly repetitious may be asked to move on to their next point or conclude their comments.

2:35

Finally, attendees who cause disruptions that prevent the board from proceeding through today's agenda reasonably efficiently will be removed.

2:40

Please remember that the first amendment does not protect some types of threatening speech or incitement to violence.

2:45

We will deal with those issues as they arise, but we do not anticipate that they will.

2:48

And now, Mr.

2:49

Chairman, if you will undertain a motion to adopt these rules, we can proceed to public comments.

2:53

Thank you.

2:53

Thank you, Mr.

2:54

Morocco.

2:55

Do I have a motion to adopt the rules?

2:56

So moved.

2:57

So moved by Bob Perrin.

2:58

Do I have a second?

2:59

Second.

3:00

Seconded by Aegis Redman.

3:01

All in favor signify by saying aye.

3:03

Aye.

3:04

Any opposed?

3:05

Seeing none that motion carries.

3:06

Natalie Stevens.

3:08

Thank you.

3:09

This is for board resolution number six for the petition for vacation of a portion of the Copeland regulated drain.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Public Engagement███5%
Summary of Proceedings

Indianapolis Board of Public Works Meeting - March 11, 2026

The Indianapolis Board of Public Works met on March 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Public Assembly Room of the City-County Building. Chair Todd Wilson presided with board members Bob Perrin, Susie Corney, and Idrish Redman present. The board approved the agenda and the minutes of the February 25, 2026, meeting. The meeting included a public hearing on a drain vacation petition, street acceptance, two final change orders, three professional services agreements, five professional services amendments, and a final acceptance.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public spoke during the public hearing. Staff noted that one objection had been received regarding the petition for vacation of the Copeland regulated drain, but no testimony was offered.

Discussion Items

  • Public Hearing Resolution No. 6, 2026 – Vacation of Copeland Regulated Drain: Staff recommended approval of a petition by Kevin C. Sumner of Y Engineers, representing Drees Premier Homes Incorporated, to vacate a portion of the Copeland regulated drain subsurface tile and easement. The vacation would allow construction of a 53-lot single-family subdivision. DPW staff found the proposed improvements acceptable for expected flows. The board approved the resolution unanimously.
  • Professional Services Agreement – Monon Trail over 86th Street: Board member Susie Corney asked about community input opportunities for the design of the Monon Trail bridge over 86th Street. Staff and a representative from CHA Consulting confirmed that public participation will be included during the conceptual stage, likely within the first 18 months, with renderings presented to DPW before public outreach.

Key Outcomes

  • All agenda items were approved as recommended. Specific votes:
    • Resolution No. 6, 2026: Approved unanimously (motion by Idrish Redman, second by Bob Perrin).
    • Street Acceptance – Bethel Creek subdivision: Approved unanimously.
    • Change Order No. 1 (Final) – Holly Creek Regional Detention Basin: Approved with one abstention; motion carried.
    • Change Order No. 4 (Final) – 2022 Thoroughfare Drainage Improvements Area 2: Approved unanimously.
    • Professional Services Agreements – Eagle Creek Phase 3, Raymond Street over Bean Creek/CSX, Monon Trail over 86th Street: All approved unanimously.
    • Professional Services Amendments – 46th & Mitthoefer Intersection, On-Call Transportation Design, County Bridge Inspection, 16th Street over White River, Thoroughfare Drainage Area 4: All approved unanimously.
    • Final Acceptance – 16th & Monon Development Phase II: Approved unanimously.
  • The meeting adjourned.

Meeting Transcript

I like to call to order the March 11th Board of Public Works meeting. I'm Todd Wilson, the director and chair of the board. Uh like the board members to please introduce themselves. Bob Perrin. Susie Corney. Idrish Redman. Thank you very much. We do have uh a quorum here. I also like to introduce our board counsel behind me, Benjamin Moracle and our board coordinator, Jennifer Domingue. Our first item on the agenda today is to adopt the March 11, 2026 agenda. Do I have a motion to adopt the agenda? So moved. So moved by Bob Perrin. Do I have a second? Seconded by Aegis Redman. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Seeing none motion carries. The next item on our agenda are approval of minutes. Do I have a motion to approve the February 25th meeting minutes? So moved by Susie Cordy. Do I have a second? Second. Seconded by Dan Hake. All in favor, signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion carries. Our next item on our agenda is a um resolution. This is going to be a public hearing. I'll ask our board counsel, Benjamin Morical, to read the rules that govern public comments. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Before we open the floor to public comments, we would like to remind board members and the public of a few ground rules so that everyone can have a fair chance to speak and be heard. It is important that we each observe the following rules. First, each speaker will be limited to two minutes. Second, public comments must reasonably relate to the agenda item under consideration. Third, speakers who stray from the item under consideration or become unduly repetitious may be asked to move on to their next point or conclude their comments. Finally, attendees who cause disruptions that prevent the board from proceeding through today's agenda reasonably efficiently will be removed. Please remember that the first amendment does not protect some types of threatening speech or incitement to violence. We will deal with those issues as they arise, but we do not anticipate that they will. And now, Mr. Chairman, if you will undertain a motion to adopt these rules, we can proceed to public comments. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Morocco. Do I have a motion to adopt the rules? So moved. So moved by Bob Perrin.

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