Michigan City Water Works Board November 10, 2026

The Michigan City Water Works Board met on November 10, 2026. The board approved the October 27 purchase orders and November 10 claims list, with no negative votes recorded. Purchases included laboratory supplies from USA Blue Book ($3,419), an emergency office boiler from KN&L Supply ($5,360), CDL training from Drive Co. (amount transcribed as approximately $5,495), backhoe tires from Flanigan Tire ($2,313.76), meters and transponders from Midwest Meter ($27,947.10), vehicle repairs, and a roof replacement at the cold-storage building at 702 Rose Street by Tarnet Construction ($54,445). The boiler was replaced after staff found it was deteriorating and heat was needed; the roof work was described as necessary before winter. The transcript does not identify a competitive bid or new contract award for these purchases.

The board also discussed a proposed sick-leave retirement bonus for non-union employees and voted to table it until the recommended option is written in formal policy format for review at a future meeting. A separate motion to restore 11 sick-leave days to the accountant, reflecting work he performed while on medical leave, passed without opposition. The director updated the board on the pending IURC rate case; no additional procurement action was reported.