Board of Public Works and Safety
Regular MeetingKendallville, IN · January 14, 2020
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS-CITY HALL
JANUARY 14, 2020-8:30 A.M.
Roll call was answered by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe and Chairman Jim Dazey and Board Member Don Gura.
Others present were: Steven Garbacz-KPC Media, Scott Derby, Mark Schultz, Jeremy McKinley, Rob Wiley, Scott
Mosley, Katie Ritchie, Jim Pankop, and Cindy Marple.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
Minutes
The minutes of the December 23, 2019 Board of Public Works and Safety meeting were presented for approval. Board
member Don Gura made a motion to approve the minutes with a second by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion
passed 2 ayes-0 nays.
Petitions or Comments
No petitions or comments were heard.
Chairman Jim Dazey announced that he appointed Todd Hanes to the Plan Commission Board. Board Member Don Gura
made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Chairmain Jim Dazey announced that he would be willing to be on the Cemetery Board. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made
a motion to approve Dazey being on the board with a second from Board Member Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes –
0 nays.
Clerk Treasurer
Pay Request for 2020 AIM dues
Clerk Treasurer Katie Ritchie requests authorization to pay invoice 59459 in the amount of $5,049 for the 2020 AIM dues.
Board member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2
ayes-0 nays.
Engineering
Re-visitation of waiver of sidewalk installation/ McDonald’s
Engineering Administrator Scott Derby requested the board to amend their original decision and extend the waiver of
sidewalk installation to include Goodwin Place. After further investigation it is determined that sidewalk installation along
Goodwin Place would be difficult because of hydrants and electrical poles. Board member Don Gura made a motion to
extend the waiver of sidewalk installation with a second by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays.
Drake Road Reconstruction Project- Phase 1- Design Invoice #11
Engineering Administrator Scott Derby presented Drake Road invoice #11 in the amount of $21,768.16 (local amount
$4,353.63) Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion
passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Police
Request to hire full-time Patrol Officer Nathaniel Nickles
Chief of Police Rob Wiley requests authorization to hire Probationary Patrol Officer Nathaniel Nickles. Board Member
Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays.
Request to hire part-time Dispatcher
Chief of Police Rob Wiley requests authorization to hire part-time Dispatcher Samantha Hammond. Board Member Don
Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes -0 nays.
WWTP
Wireless service contract for list stations
Superintendent Mark Shultz requests authorization to pay Omnisite $6,144.00 for the wireless and reporting services for
their 16 lift stations. The cost per lift station is $384.00. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a
second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes -0 nays.
Water
Superintendent Scott Mosley requests authorization to pay Peerless Midwest. Well 2A pump and motor need overhauled,
the cost is not to exceed $27,000.00. Well #15 also needs a new pump and motor overhaul, the cost is not to exceed
$48,000.00. Well #3 service pump motor needs replaced, the cost is not to exceed $24,500.00. The total monies to be paid
to Peerless Midwest is requested to not exceed $99,500.00. The monies will come from account 601-02-635. Board
Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes-
0 nays.
Motion to Adjourn
Board Member Don Gura made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Jim Dazey adjourned the meeting at 8:44
A.M.
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Kathren Ritchie-Clerk Treasurer
Minutes approved by me this 14th day of January, 2020.
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W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor
Agenda
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
JANUARY 14, 2020
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
KENDALLVILLE, INDIANA
8:30 A.M. Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of the December 23, 2020 Meeting
Petitions or Comments
MAYOR –
CLERK-TREASURER – Pay request for 2020 Aim dues
CEMETERY –
ENGINEERING – Re-visitation of Waiver of sidewalk installation
- Drake Road Reconstruction Project – Phase 1 – Design Invoice #11
FIRE –
PARK --
POLICE – Authorization for hiring of Nathaniel Nickles as Probationary Patrol Officer
- Request authorization for part-time dispatcher
STREET –
WWTP – Wireless service contract for lift stations
WATER – Well maintenance for 2020
MOTION TO ADJOURN
The City of Kendallville acknowledges its responsibility to comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Anyone
who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a
program, service or activity of the City should make requests for these services as soon as possible but no later than two business days
ahead of the scheduled event. To make arrangements, please contact Scott Derby, ADA Coordinator, 234 South Main Street,
Kendallville, IN 46755 or telephone (260) 347-7022.
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