Fire Territory Board of Directors

Meetings  

  • Board meets quarterly
  • Next meeting: September 30, 2025 at 5:00pm
  • Location: City Hall – Council Chambers, 166 Lincolnway Valparaiso, IN 46383

Agendas / Minutes
Agendas are available prior to commission meetings.
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Resolutions
Resolutions are available upon approval.
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To view the most current Fire Territory Board Meeting Schedule, click here.

Members

The Board consists of 5 members: 2 appointed by the City Council, 2 appointed by Center Township, and 1 appointed by the Mayor.

Member
Appointing AuthorityTerm
Ben Blohm, President 
Center Township Trustee01.01.2023 – 12.31.2026
Michelle Harris, Secretary
Mayor Costas03.18.2024 – 12.31.2027
Mark McCall, Vice President
City Council01.01.2024 – 12.31.2027
Robert Cotton
City Council
01.01.2025 – 12.31.2027
Stephen Buck
Center Township Trustee01.01.2023 – 12.31.2025
Chad Dutz, Fire Chief 

Patrick Lyp, Territory Attorney



About the Fire Territory Board

The Fire Territory Board was established on March 25, 2013 by the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the Valparaiso City Council and Center Township.