Board of Works

The Board of Public Works is comprised of five members appointed by the mayor. Their responsibilities are to oversee all bidding, contracts, agreements, approve policies for various departments, use of City property, as well as the sale of surplus property, and management oversight of the Water and Wastewater Utilities. The Board also negotiates and approves the contract for those employees covered by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and the Teamsters Unions.

Board Members                               Term                                 Appointed by

Michael C. Machlan, President              1/1/24 to 12/31/27                Mayor Rod Roberson

Andy Jones, Vice-President                  1/1/24 to 12/31/27                Mayor Rod Roberson

Andrew Kreider, Member                       9/2/25 to 12/31/27                Mayor Rod Roberson

Rose Rivera, Member                             1/1/24 to 12/31/27                Mayor Rod Roberson

Nancy Wilson, Board Clerk
229 S Second St. Elkhart IN 46516 | 574-322-4480 | nancy.wilson@coei.org

Board of Public Works meetings are held the 9am in the Council Chambers on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month.

Chad Crabtree, City Council Liaison