Regular Meeting Minutes of the City of Huntington, Indiana, Board of Public Works & Safety
December 1, 2025
A quorum of the Board of Public Works & Safety (Board) being present, the Board met for its regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., in accordance with all applicable requirements, notice, and authority.
Call to Order
Mayor Strick opened the Board of Public Works & Safety meeting.
Board Members present: Mayor Strick, Danielle Albertson, Megan Bonbrake, Anthony Lisinicchia, and Luke Runyan. Also present: Adam Cuttriss, Director of Public Works and Engineering Services; Bryn Keplinger, Director of Community Development and Redevelopment; Mike Hartburg, City Attorney; and Christi McElhaney, Clerk-Treasurer.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Board Member Bonbrake made a motion to approve minutes of November 17, 2025, regular meeting, seconded by Board Member Lisinicchia. Motion passed 5-0. Minutes signed. Board Member Albertson made a motion to approve minutes of November 17, 2025 executive session, seconded by Board Member Lisinicchia. Motion passed 5-0. Minutes signed.
Old Business
None.
New Business
LIT (Local Income Tax) Grant Agreement with Community Foundation and Sprout by 5 was presented for consideration and approval. Courtney Bonbrake with Sprout by 5 explained the goals for the community to promote quality childcare. Currently there is a 75% deficit for childcare providers to children. She is working with the regional coalition for grants to help with childcare costs and training. Board Member Lisinicchia made a motion to approve the agreement, seconded by Board Member Runyan. Motion passed 5-0. Agreement signed.
Director Keplinger presented the Historic Preservation Consultant Agreement for Consideration and approval for Shannon Zuercher. Board Member Bonbrake made a motion to approve the agreement, seconded by Board Member Lisinicchia. Motion passed 5-0. Agreement signed.
Director Cuttriss presented a quote proposal for work at Memorial Park on limestone restoration from Hall’s Lawn and Landscaping for $50,000. After some questions and discussion, Board Member Albertson made a motion to approve the proposal for the restoration of the limestone by the pond area and walkway and to authorize the Mayor to sign, seconded by Board Member Bonbrake. Motion passed 4-1. Ayes: Albertson, Bonbrake, Runyan and Strick. Nays: Lisinicchia. Mayor Strick signed the proposal.
Ordinance Enforcement
None.
Accounts Payable
Board Member Lisinicchia moved to pay the bills as presented, seconded by Board Member Bonbrake. Motion passed 5-0. Documentation signed.
Adjournment
Board Member Albertson moved to adjourn, seconded by Board Member Lisinicchia. Motion passed 5-0. Meeting adjourned.
Approved:
- By Richard Strick, as Mayor and Member
- By Danielle Albertson, as Member
- By Megan Bonbrake, as Member
- By Anthony Lisinicchia, as Member
- By Luke Runyan, as Member
Attest:
- By Christi McElhaney, as Clerk-Treasurer