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Indianapolis Board of Public Works Meeting – May 13, 2026

Other Meetings (A-H) — Wednesday, May 13, 2026
BodyIndianapolis, Indiana
SessionOther Meetings (A-H)
DateWednesday, May 13, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
1:47

I don't think I'm committed.

1:51

I think we have any questions.

2:03

Good afternoon.

2:04

I'd like to call May 13th Board of Public Works meeting to order.

2:07

I'm Todd Wilson, Director and Chair of the Board.

2:10

And I ask my board members to introduce themselves, please.

2:13

Dan Haig.

2:14

Cece Cordy.

2:16

Leslie Schulte.

2:19

And Bob Perrin entering.

2:22

I also like to introduce our board counsel behind me, Ben Moracle and our board secretary, Jennifer Dominguez.

2:28

Uh first item on our agenda is to adopt the May 13th agenda.

2:32

Do I have a motion to adopt the agenda?

2:35

So moved by Dan Haig.

2:36

Do I have a second?

2:37

Second.

2:37

Seconded by Bob Perrin.

2:39

All in favor, signify by saying aye.

2:40

Aye.

2:41

Any opposed?

2:42

That motion carries.

2:44

Next item on the agenda, approval of minutes.

2:46

Do I have a motion to approve the April 22nd meeting minutes?

2:50

So moved by Edis Redman.

2:52

Do I have a second?

2:53

Seconded by Susie Cordy.

2:54

All in favor signify by saying aye.

2:56

Aye.

2:57

Any opposed?

2:58

Seeing that motion carries.

3:00

Thank you.

3:00

Uh, next item on the agenda is a public hearing.

3:03

I'll ask uh our board counsel Ben Moracle to read the rules governing public comment.

3:09

Thank you.

3:10

Uh before we open for the 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.

3:17

It is important that we each observe the following rules.

3:20

First, each speaker will be limited to two minutes.

3:22

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

3:27

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

3:34

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

3:48

And now, Mr.

3:49

Chairman, if you'll entertain a motion to adopt these rules, we can proceed to public comment.

3:54

Do I have a motion to adopt the rules?

3:56

So move.

3:56

So moved by Bob Perrin to have a second.

3:59

Seconded by Edis Redman.

4:00

All in favor signify by saying I.

4:02

Aye.

4:03

Any opposed?

4:04

Seeing that motion carries.

4:06

Natalie Stevens, please.

4:09

Thank you.

4:10

Natalie Stevens from Water Administrator for the department.

4:13

I have board resolution number nine, 2026, which is the petition for the reconstruction of a portion of the Peggs regulated drain.

4:21

DPW staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and adopt resolution number nine, 2026, granting a petition by Eric Gershman on behalf of GPCM County Line Land LLC for reconstruction of a portion of the Peggs regulated drain as further detailed in the petition.

4:38

Eric Gershman, on behalf of GPCM County Line Land LLC has petitioned the board for authorization of the reconstruction of a portion of the Peggs regulated drain.

4:47

The proposed reconstruction of the drain would allow for the construction of a planned development on the parcel on the northwest corner of the intersection of County Line and Arlington Avenue.

4:56

The proposed work would entail construction of a sidewalk, storm sewer pipes, and a dry detention pond.

5:02

DPW staff reviewed Eric Girshman on behalf of GPCM County Line LLC or land LLC's petition for reconstruction of a portion of the Peggs regulated drain and found that the submitted calculations and plans indicate the proposed improvements are acceptable for the expected flows of the regulated drain.

5:20

As such, DPW staff recommend approval of the petition, which will allow for the development of the site as planned.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████████████████████████████████████46%
Water And Wastewater Management█████████████████17%
Transportation Safety████████████████16%
Procedural████████8%
Community Engagement██████6%
Energy Efficiency███3%
Public Engagement██2%
Parks and Recreation██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Indianapolis Board of Public Works Meeting Summary – May 13, 2026

The Indianapolis Board of Public Works convened on May 13, 2026, under Chair Todd Wilson. The board approved multiple items including resolutions for regulated drain modifications, street acceptances, bid awards, change orders, professional services agreements, equipment purchases, and a parking study. A public hearing was held on a petition to reconstruct a portion of the Peggs regulated drain, with two public speakers.

Consent Calendar

  • Adoption of Agenda & Minutes: The May 13 agenda and April 22 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
  • Street Acceptances: Gray Fox Commons Section 2 (0.17 miles) and Cardinal Grove Section 2B (0.41 miles) were accepted.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Robin Heldman (resident at 8824 Combs Road, 28+ years) requested clarification on construction plans for the Peggs drain reconstruction, including temporary traffic control, erosion control, bypass pumping, and assurance that no assessments will be imposed on adjacent landowners. She noted that DPW staff had provided some transparency.
  • Mark Myers (farmer, owner of parcel in Peggs drain watershed) expressed full support for the reconstruction, stating the drain system is "basically non-functional and broken" and has caused standing water that prevented planting since 2012. He emphasized the need to restore the historical drainage.

Discussion Items

  • Resolution 11 (Fowler House drain encroachment): Board member asked why only a curb (not a sidewalk) was proposed. DPW staff explained the curb outlines a private parking lot with no space for a sidewalk. Approved.
  • Georgia Street Improvements Design (ST-25-644): Board questioned the $1.098 million design cost and need for reconstruction. Chief Engineer Mark St. John explained the original Super Bowl-era design prioritized events, but redevelopment (Hyatt, Ritz Carlton) necessitates pedestrian-friendly reconfiguration. Funded by downtown TIF. Approved.
  • Parking Study (Nelson/Nygaard): Sam Barris presented a $350,780 study to assess parking supply/demand in the regional center and commercial areas (Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, Irvington, North Mass). Board questioned council approval and scope. Barris confirmed that meter changes require council approval, and study includes stakeholder engagement. Approved.
  • Energy Efficiency Assessment (Purdue University): Mo McReynolds presented a $332,645 agreement for energy audits of high-utility municipal buildings, using DOE grant funds. Board asked about building selection criteria. Approved (with board member recusing due to Purdue affiliation).
  • White River Innovation District Amendment 7: Additional $163,000 for potholing, documentary, and sign design. Project nearing construction completion by end of 2026. No further amendments expected. Approved.
  • Pleasant Run Greenway Amendment 2: No cost change but extended design completion to 2028. Construction expected to bid June 2026 and complete by April 2028. Approved.
  • Stormwater Design Amendment 4 (WSP): $100,000 increase for Holton-Minnesota drainage and Keystone 34th & Only drainage scoping. Approved.

Key Outcomes

All votes were unanimous (5-0). Key approvals:

  • Resolution 9-2026: Approved reconstruction of a portion of Peggs regulated drain for GPCM County Line Land LLC development.
  • Resolution 10-2026: Approved modification of encroachment on Peggs drain (reducing easement from 75 ft to 50 ft total).
  • Resolution 11-2026: Approved encroachment on Fowler House drain for additional diesel fuel bays.
  • Bid Award ST 48009: Southport & Five Points Road Roundabout to Milestone Contractors LP for $1,775,000 (16% below engineer's estimate of $2,090,765). XBE participation included 11.29% MBE.
  • Change Order: $30,678 increase for small structure rehabilitation at 7790 E Thompson Road.
  • Final Change Order: $98,497 decrease for 2022 Thoroughfare Structural Rehabilitation Area One.
  • Professional Services Agreements:
    • JOC 26009 inspection ($200,000)
    • ST 26101 resurfacing inspection ($412,000)
    • Georgia Street design ($1,098,670)
    • Grassy Creek Greenway design ($1,286,700)
    • Energy assessments ($332,645)
    • Parking study ($350,780)
  • Equipment Purchases: Bucket truck ($242,721) and paint marker truck ($530,677.56).
  • Contract Amendments: Four amendments approved (Pleasant Run Greenway, White River Innovation, on-call transportation, on-call stormwater).
  • Meeting adjourned.

Meeting Transcript

I don't think I'm committed. I think we have any questions. Good afternoon. I'd like to call May 13th Board of Public Works meeting to order. I'm Todd Wilson, Director and Chair of the Board. And I ask my board members to introduce themselves, please. Dan Haig. Cece Cordy. Leslie Schulte. And Bob Perrin entering. I also like to introduce our board counsel behind me, Ben Moracle and our board secretary, Jennifer Dominguez. Uh first item on our agenda is to adopt the May 13th agenda. Do I have a motion to adopt the agenda? So moved by Dan Haig. Do I have a second? Second. Seconded by Bob Perrin. All in favor, signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion carries. Next item on the agenda, approval of minutes. Do I have a motion to approve the April 22nd meeting minutes? So moved by Edis Redman. Do I have a second? Seconded by Susie Cordy. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Seeing that motion carries. Thank you. Uh, next item on the agenda is a public hearing. I'll ask uh our board counsel Ben Moracle to read the rules governing public comment. Thank you. Uh before we open for the 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, maybe asked to move on to their next point or to conclude their comments. And finally, attendees who cause disruptions that prevent the board from proceeding through today's agenda reasonably efficiently will be removed. And now, Mr. Chairman, if you'll entertain a motion to adopt these rules, we can proceed to public comment. Do I have a motion to adopt the rules? So move. So moved by Bob Perrin to have a second. Seconded by Edis Redman. All in favor signify by saying I. Aye. Any opposed? Seeing that motion carries.

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