July 8, 2026 Town of Schererville Town Council Meeting

The Town of Schererville held its Town Council meeting on July 8, 2026, addressing multiple procurement and contracting matters. Key procurement discussions included deferring the agreement with Dixon Engineering for the Anna Water Tower structural repair project, approving an amendment to the agreement with Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly for engineering services related to a bridge project, and awarding a bid denial with plans to rebid the Klein Avenue lane addition project in early 2027 due to contractor scheduling issues. The council approved an ordinance to extend investment terms for public funds up to five years to improve yield, and passed resolutions related to hiring procedures and compensation bonuses for fire department staff to address recruitment and retention challenges. Additionally, the council approved entering a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Dyer to jointly apply for a $537,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for new radios, requiring a 10% local match. A significant procurement decision was the approval of a new cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system agreement with BSNA Software, including payment processing services, contingent on satisfactory resolution of outstanding contract items. The council also approved several zoning variances related to commercial developments, including drive-thru establishments and outdoor attractions, which may impact future vendor opportunities. Donations and community support were acknowledged, and public safety labor issues were discussed, emphasizing the need for collective bargaining agreements. Overall, the meeting featured multiple contract approvals, budget considerations, and policy decisions affecting procurement and capital projects in the town.