LaPorte County commissioners approve insurance renewal, project referrals and appointments; removal motion tabled
May 06, 2026 | LaPorte County, Indiana
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LaPorte County commissioners on May 6 handled a slate of administrative and quasi-judicial matters, approving several routine and project-specific items while tabling a proposed removal of an appointed alcohol-board member.
Drainage easement and property title: The board approved a motion to allow the property owner of 144 Dogwood Drive to commission a survey and hydraulic engineering at his expense, subject to review and approval by MS4, the county drainage board and county highway. Once the design is approved, the county will record a drainage easement. Matt Ruden of the Office of Economic Development presented the matter and said the proposal requires no county funding.
Juvenile Service Center barrier: Commissioners accepted a community-corrections recommendation to replace the barrier fence between the Juvenile Service Center and Community Corrections, and directed staff to forward the lowest responsive bid (about $15,800) to the county council for funding.
250th celebration funding: The 250th-celebration committee reported roughly $6,000 in committed donations and requested up to $10,000 total for flags, bunting, posts and installation; the board approved the request and will pursue remaining donations.
Insurance renewal: Casey Green of Michigan Insurance reviewed property/casualty and workers' compensation renewals and recommended retaining incumbent carriers and adding terrorism coverage for a secondary layer on 809 State Street for roughly $7,138; the board approved binding the renewals with the recommended terms.
Appointments and personnel: The board removed a member from a roster and appointed Tony O to the Board of Zoning Appeals; the roll-call result was recorded as two to one. The board approved a request from Sheriff Ron Heek to pay accrued sick days to a retiring employee with 48 years of service in accordance with county policy.
Removal motion tabled: A motion to remove Rodney McCormack from the Alcohol Beverage Commission for alleged misconduct was introduced and seconded; after discussion and a commissioner recusal, the board voted to table the removal motion.
Other business: The board noted the start of a State Board of Accounts audit for 2025, scheduled a public meeting on Johnson Road construction for May 30, and announced a future public hearing and second reading on a survey ordinance. The meeting adjourned.
Drainage easement and property title: The board approved a motion to allow the property owner of 144 Dogwood Drive to commission a survey and hydraulic engineering at his expense, subject to review and approval by MS4, the county drainage board and county highway. Once the design is approved, the county will record a drainage easement. Matt Ruden of the Office of Economic Development presented the matter and said the proposal requires no county funding.
Juvenile Service Center barrier: Commissioners accepted a community-corrections recommendation to replace the barrier fence between the Juvenile Service Center and Community Corrections, and directed staff to forward the lowest responsive bid (about $15,800) to the county council for funding.
250th celebration funding: The 250th-celebration committee reported roughly $6,000 in committed donations and requested up to $10,000 total for flags, bunting, posts and installation; the board approved the request and will pursue remaining donations.
Insurance renewal: Casey Green of Michigan Insurance reviewed property/casualty and workers' compensation renewals and recommended retaining incumbent carriers and adding terrorism coverage for a secondary layer on 809 State Street for roughly $7,138; the board approved binding the renewals with the recommended terms.
Appointments and personnel: The board removed a member from a roster and appointed Tony O to the Board of Zoning Appeals; the roll-call result was recorded as two to one. The board approved a request from Sheriff Ron Heek to pay accrued sick days to a retiring employee with 48 years of service in accordance with county policy.
Removal motion tabled: A motion to remove Rodney McCormack from the Alcohol Beverage Commission for alleged misconduct was introduced and seconded; after discussion and a commissioner recusal, the board voted to table the removal motion.
Other business: The board noted the start of a State Board of Accounts audit for 2025, scheduled a public meeting on Johnson Road construction for May 30, and announced a future public hearing and second reading on a survey ordinance. The meeting adjourned.
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