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Expect Closures at Crossings

Monday, May 6, 2024

Norfolk Southern has begun rail replacement ahead of schedule in Goshen. Closures will continue working West to East and North to South. Norfolk-Southern’s crews anticipate re-opening each crossing the same day it is closed. See the table below for an estimated schedule of closures for this week. Railroad... more

City Offices closed for Indiana Primary Election

Sunday, May 5, 2024

All Goshen City offices will be closed on Tuesday, May 7, for the Indiana Primary Election. The city holiday will NOT affect trash collection. more

Plymouth Avenue and 10th Street closure begins May 6

Friday, May 3, 2024

The intersection of Plymouth Avenue and 10th Street will be closed starting Monday, May 6, and continue until Friday, May 10th. Niblock Excavating will be reconstructing sanitary structures in the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and 10th Street during this time as part of the 10th Street Reconstruction... more

Upcoming Events All »

Board of Works

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 4:00pm

To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269

City Council

Monday, May 13, 2024, 6:00pm

To view a live stream of this meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81652777559 or call +1 305 224 1968, Webinar ID: 816 5277 7559. Comments are no longer taken online. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81652777559

Redevelopment Commission Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 3:00pm

Wastewater Employees

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Jim Kerezman,
Superintendent

Jim Kerezman is responsible for the Wastewater Utility and Wet Weather Detention Facility operations and maintenance. Jim started his career in 1977 at South Haven Water Works near Valparaiso Indiana and moved to the Goshen area in April 1986 to continue his career in wastewater management. Jim has the following Indiana State Certifications: Class IV Wastewater Treatment, Class CS-II Wastewater Collection System Operator, Class C Industrial Treatment, Water Treatment 3 (WT3), and Distribution System Large (DSL)

Phone: 574-534-4003
Fax: 574-534-4350
TDD: 574-534-3185
Email: jimkerezman@goshencity.com

Larry Keil,
Pretreatment/ Lab Coordinator

Phone: 
574-533-9538
Fax: 574-534-4350
Email: larrykeil@goshencity.com

Pretreatment web page: http://www.goshenindiana.org/pretreatment

 

Wastewater Staff (from left)
Ed Rock- Maintenance Technician
Brian Lang- Maintenance Technician
Tim Nice- Maintenance Technician
Rodney Hahn- Maintenance Technician
Andy Berney- Chief Operator
Dustin Kehr- SCADA Technician/ Maintenance Technician/ Lab Chemist

Charlie Riggs,
Maintenance Manager
Started his journey with the City of Goshen on April 14, 2000 as a Maintenance Technician and advanced to Maintenance Manager in July 2013. As Maintenance Manager, Charlie’s responsibilities include all areas for safety and properly maintaining the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Wet Weather Detention Facility, and 38 Sewage Pump Stations. Charlie oversees the maintenance budget and all contractors that perform work on site. Charlie takes great pride in his job and loves working for the citizens of Goshen.

Phone: 574-534-5901
Email: charlieriggs@goshencity.com

Mick Reese,
Environmental Compliance Administrator

Mick Reese started with the City of Goshen’s Wastewater Utility in 2018. Mick is in charge of the Significant Industrial User/Industrial User Permits. He is also in charge of the City of Goshen’s Fats, Oils, and Grease, reduction program. Mick takes pride in communicating with industries and restaurants within our community.

Mick has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Shippensburg University of PA., and has obtained the following Indiana State License Certifications: Class IV Wastewater treatment, Class B Industrial Wastewater Treatment, Water Treatment 3 (WT3), and Distribution System Large (DSL).

Phone: 574-534-5802
Fax: 574-534-4350
Email: 
mickreese@goshencity.com

FOG web page: http://www.goshenindiana.org/fog