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June 9, 2026 Town of Schererville Town Council Meeting
Published: Jun 9, 2026
Town Council Adopts Resolution Supporting Steelworkers Locked Out at Whiting Refinery
The town council passed Resolution 202026-4, expressing support for members of the United Steel Workers Local 7-1 who are affected by a lockout at the British Petroleum Whiting Refinery. The resolution urges BP to end the lockout and engage in good-faith bargaining, recognizing the impact on workers, their families, and the broader community, and emphasizing the importance of experienced workers for refinery safety. The resolution passed with a 4-1 vote.
Town Council Amends Personnel Policy with New Leave and Compensation Rules
The town council approved Ordinance Number 2033B, amending the personnel policy. Changes include establishing child conference leave as a new state requirement, allowing employees to be paid for working election polls without using PTO (also a new state requirement recommended by SBA), adding one floating holiday for the fire department, and clarifying language for VFIS insurance payments to the town when a fire employee is on light duty.
Town Council Approves Amendments to 2026 Salary Ordinance
The town council discussed and approved Ordinance Number 2044A, which amends the 2026 salary ordinance. Key changes include adding classifications for the street department (including solid waste fund), allowing fire chief and deputy chief to be paid from the ambulance fund, adding an electrical worker to public works, modifying the newsletter position to include hourly rates for design and writing, and adding three floating holidays to the police department's 2026 schedule. Additionally, overtime compensation for the Hooser Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHRP) was added, where officers are paid double time and reimbursed by the state.
Waterworks Board Approves Partnership for Anna Street Water Tower Project
During the Waterworks Board meeting, a partnership agreement was approved with the US Army Corps of Engineers for the Anna Street water tower structural repair and recoding project. The grant provides up to $1 million, with the town responsible for any costs exceeding this amount, estimated between $325,000 and $425,000. The town council later ratified this decision.
Sherville Police Department Ranks First in State for 'Cop on the Rooftop' Fundraising
The Sherville Police Department, in participation with the Sherville FOP Lodge 170, achieved first place in Indiana for fundraising during the annual 'Cop on the Rooftop' event. They raised just under $7,000, contributing to the state's total of approximately $72,000, all of which directly benefits the Indiana Special Olympics.
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