Long Beach Town Council November 9, 2026

The Long Beach Town Council’s November 9, 2026 meeting approved the consent agenda, including reported invoices of about $272,387, water checks totaling $124,452.33, and payroll of $73,181.50. Procurement and capital actions included approving Hess Irrigation’s discounted $3,621 quote for the community center, a $99,500 payment application for the salt-storage building (original contract: $130,300), and a $132,650 invoice for the completed Marsh Court pavement and stormwater project. Council also approved raising the price of road salt supplied to Michigan Shores from $450 to $600 per truckload and authorized up to $5,000 in additional work for McKenna on the comprehensive plan and zoning map. High Street’s 2027 employee health plan renewal was approved; the town reported expected savings of more than $17,000.

The council discussed moving the planned leaf-vac purchase from 2028 to 2027, pending quotes and further capital-plan review, and directed staff to obtain three quotes for tree removals, with an award expected at the December 14 meeting. The salt-storage project remained on schedule, with Clear Heights Construction to install the fabric canopy. The town’s 2027 paving grant application was denied, though INDOT indicated it could remain on a funding waitlist. Council also advanced the $20-per-parcel monthly stormwater fee ordinance and an additional-appropriations ordinance on first reading; the stormwater measure is scheduled for a December public hearing and second reading.