Make 48, a competition pitting groups of inventors against each other, is returning the Hub & Spoke in Fishers.  Last year, a Fishers family won the contest.

This year, the event is scheduled for the Makerspace, May 3-5.

The Fishers Board of Public Works & Safety approved the professional services agreement with Make48 allowing the competition.  There is no cost to the city.

Makerspace Manager Nick Snyder told the board this event will be broadcast on PBS and a streaming service available on a Roku device.

In other actions by the board at its Tuesday morning session:

–MJ Insurance, the city’s insurance broker, has recommended a renewal of the city’s worker’s compensation policy, showing an increase of $86,000 over the previous year’s policy.  The increase is due to increased payroll amounts across the City, particularly for Public Safety personnel and for lifeguards at Geist Waterfront Park, according to controller Lisa Bradford.

–The board approved a resolution allowing Converge Systems Network to install Wi-Fi systems for the new Events Center.  The system will be financed through revenue generated by the Center.  The Events Center will be home to the Indy Fuel hockey squad, the new Fishers Freight Indoor Football League team and the  Indy Ignite women’s professional volleyball team.  Mayor Scott Fadness hinted announcements may be coming soon of other events booked in the facility.  The Fishers Events Center is scheduled to open in November of this year.