Board of Public Works and Safety
Regular MeetingKendallville, IN · July 28, 2020
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS-CITY HALL
JULY 28, 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: Scott Derby, Steve Garbacz- KPC, Mark Schultz, Jeremy McKinley, Lance Waters, Scott Mosley,
Katie Ritchie, Jim Pankop, Ryan Alwine and Cindy Marple.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
Minutes
The minutes of the July 14, 2020 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.
Engineering
Drake Road Section 1 R/W Acquisition Services Agreement
Engineering Administrator Scott Derby presented the Drake Road Section 1 Acquisition Services Agreement but
mentioned that when it comes time to sign it would need to be done on the 2017 version. Board Member Don Gura made
a motion to approve with a second by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays.
Hite Funeral Home Request
Engineering Administrator Scott Derby presented an email from Hite Funeral Home requesting permission to lower the
alley approach to the funeral home. This construction would not come to any cost of the City. Mr. Derby stated that the
concrete work is ADA compliant and recommended the approval of the construction. Board Member Don Gura made a
motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Perimeter Fencing at McCray Site
Engineering Administrator Scott Derby presented pricing for the contact extension of the fencing that surrounds the
McCray site. Six month (8/28/20 to 2/28/21) is $3542.40 and one year (8/28/20 to 8/28/21) is 3909.60. Board Member
Don Gura made a motion to approve a year extension with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed
2 ayes – 0 nays.
Police
Request for authorization to hire Probationary Officer, Dakota Dellahan
Chief of Police Lance Waters requested the authorization to hire Probationary Officer Dakota Dellahan pending approval
into the PERF Board. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made a motion to approve with a second from Board Member Don
Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays.
Request for authorization to hire Probationary Officer, Brody Fretz
Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to hire Probationary Officer Brody Fretz pending approval into the
PERF Board. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The
motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Request for authorization to hire Probationary Officer, Clinton Custer
Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to hire Probationary Officer Clinton Custer pending approval into
the PERF Board. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe.
The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
WWTP
Request to pay Wessler Engineering
Superintendent Mark Shultz requested authorization to pay invoice #35548 in the amount of $6,103.38 to Wessler
Engineering. The monies would be taken from account 606003631.000. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to
approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes- 0 nays.
Sewer Adjustment/ 826 Eunice Ave.
Charles Wentworth of 826 Eunice Avenue is requesting a sewer rate adjustment for water that filled his 20,000 gallon
pool. After City inspection it was confirmed that water did not go down a drain and was recommended for an adjustment
of $194.88.Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve the adjustment with a second from Mayor SuzAnne
Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
The June Revenue/Expense Report was presented for review.
The June Monthly Activity Report was presented for review.
Water
The June Revenue/ Expense Report was presented for review.
Motion to Adjourn
Board Member Don Gura made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Jim Dazey adjourned the meeting at 8:47
A.M.
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Kathren R. Ritchie-Clerk Treasurer
Minutes approved by me this 11th day of August, 2020.
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W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor
Agenda
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
JULY 28, 2020
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
KENDALLVILLE, INDIANA
8:30 A.M. Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of the July 14, 2020 Meeting
Petitions or Comments
MAYOR –
CLERK-TREASURER –
CEMETERY –
ENGINEERING – Drake Road Section 1 R/W Acquisition Services Agreement
- Hite Funeral Home request
- Perimeter fencing at McCray site
FIRE –
PARK --
POLICE – Request for authorization for hire of Probationary Officer: Dakota Dellahan
- Request for authorization for hire of Probationary Officer: Brody Fretz
- Request for authorization for hire of Probationary Officer: Clinton Custer
STREET –
WWTP – Request to pay Wessler Engineering
- Sewer Adjustment/826 Eunice Ave.
- June Revenue/Expense report
- Monthly Activity report
WATER – June Revenue/Expense report
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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