April 8, 2026 Town of Schererville Town Council Meeting

The Town of Schererville held its Town Council meeting on April 8, 2026, which included multiple board sessions such as Waterworks, Storm Water Board, Redevelopment Commission, Utilities, and the Town Council itself. Key procurement and contracting discussions focused on infrastructure projects, including approval of payment totaling $784,385.60 for the Kennedy Avenue Phase 1 bridge project, funded by a Federal Rail Administration grant. The council also approved change order number five for $1,831.92 related to the Bioolids building project and authorized final payments totaling over $62,000 to M&J Underground Incorporated for the Burr Street Reconstruction Project 2025. Additionally, the council discussed ongoing public works activities such as street milling and paving by contractor Milestone. The meeting included a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and acceptance of various donations totaling nearly $2,000. Public comments addressed storm water retention basin maintenance challenges, with residents requesting town support for water quality improvement measures, though the town indicated limited involvement due to private property status. Overall, the meeting featured several contract approvals and budget allocations for capital improvement projects.