Board of Public Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2026 Meeting 1. OPENING, PLEDGE, PRAYER and ROLL CALL Sarah Collis – appointed January 6, 2020; appointment expiration December 31, 2027 Roger Cuneo – appointed January 2, 2024; appointment expiration December 31, 2027 Tim Smith – appointed January 6, 2020; appointment expiration December 31, 2027 Jeremy VanErman – appointed January 6, 2020; appointment expiration December 31, 2027 Mayor: Todd Naselroad City Attorney : Chou-il Lee Clerk-Treasurer: Darcy VanErman PREVIOUS MINUTES Sarah Collis motioned to approve the meeting Minutes from June 1, 2026. Tim Smith second the motion. All in favor; motion carries. COMMUNICATION Eric Freeman, from the Mayor’s Insurance Claim Committee, provided a quick overview to the steps and understanding of the committee to date. They presented bid packets to the Board and explained the time frame for the supplemental process of the insurance claim. The committee shared their recommendations of who to award the bids to from those that were obtained. Jeremy VanErman spoke to public bid law and Chou-il Lee verified that this project, being over $150,000.00 collectively, must be publicly bid. Barrett Key, from the committee, inquired to how public safety matters can be cared for with these requirements to which Chou-il advised. The committee will more forward with documents to assist with the publication for public bid. RESOLUTIONS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS The Board was presented with the quotes for employee health insurance renewal. Both Darcy VanErman and Fire Chief Adam Matson spoke to the decrease in premium that is before the Board this evening. Roger Cuneo motioned to approve the renewal with Anthem. Tim Smith second the motion. All in favor; motion carries.  Board of Works – Minutes June 15, 2026 Mayor Naselroad presented a claim to the Board for their approval that came from a utility customer stating that her fence was damaged by the city’s meter reader during monthly reading. Sarah Collis inquired of Chou-il Lee how best to address this matter. Chou-il Lee spoke to the Tort Claims process in Indiana. Jeremy VanErman asked what investigation was performed to the matter. Mayor stated he would like to care for the customer. Sarah Collis asked for a policy to be written to address these types of matter in the future. Upon hearing nothing further on the matter, Jeremy VanErman motioned to approve the Mayor’s request. Roger Cuneo second the motion. All in favor; motion carries. Police Chief Brian Holtzleiter spoke to the Board to the upcoming retirement of Jeremy Rasmussen and how he would like to proceed forward as a civilian hire to care for our School Resource Officer position within our school. The Board conveyed their positive consensus on the matter. OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Mayor Naselroad opened for meeting adjournment. Tim Smith motioned to adjourn the meeting. Roger Cuneo seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carries. Todd Naselroad, Mayor Attest: Darcy VanErman, Clerk Treasurer **These Minutes are a summary of actions taken at the Alexandria Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting. The full video archive of the meeting is available for viewing at www.youtube.com/@CityofAlexandriaIndiana for as long as this media is supported. Page 2 of 2