Public Works and Safety

MEMBERS

Greg York

MAYOR

765-521-6801

greg-york@cityofnewcastle.net

David Barker

DIRECTOR

765-529-7605

dave-barker@cityofnewcastle.net

Joel Harvey

City Attorney

765-529-2100

attorneys@hcclaw.com

BPWS
Indiana Code

Public Meetings
Schedule

PURPOSE

Established in accordance with Indiana Code (IC 36-4-9-8), the Board of Public Works and Safety serves as the executive administrative body for the City of New Castle. Working along with municipal department heads, the Board oversees public infrastructure, public safety operations, and official city business.

Board Responsibilities & Oversight

Public Safety Operations: Oversees municipal law enforcement (Police) and fire protection services.
Public Works & Infrastructure: Manages city streets, sanitation, transportation, sewers, and city utilities.
City Business & Operations: Addresses contractual agreements that bind the city, street closures, and the use of city facilities.

Board Structure & Governance

Membership: The Board consists of three members—the Mayor and two city residents appointed by the Mayor. Appointees are city residents who may concurrently hold other public appointments or elected offices.
Voting: Official actions and motions conducted during public meetings require a majority vote for approval.

Public Meetings & Records

Meeting Schedule: Held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 10:00 AM.

Location: 3rd Floor, Council Chambers at City Hall (227 North Main Street, New Castle, IN 47362).

Meeting Records: Access upcoming agendas and past meeting records via the Board of Works Meeting Minutes Log.

Board of Public Works & Safety

MEMBERS

Greg York

David Barker

Joel Harvey

PURPOSE

Board Responsibilities & Oversight

Board Structure & Governance

Public Meetings & Records

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