Board of Public Works and Safety
Regular MeetingKendallville, IN · June 8, 2021
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JUNE 8, 2021-8:30 A.M.
Bid Opening- Next Level Trails Project
Administrative Engineer Scott Derby opened up the bids for the Next Level Trails Project in the order
received. 1. Pulver- $613,495.75
2. Brooks Construction- $757,877.00
3. API Construction- $690,244.20
4. Niblock Excavating- $632,220.00
Board Member Don Gura made a motion to take the bids under advisement and award the bidder at the
next Board of Works meeting on Tuesday June 22, 2021 with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe.
The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Roll call was answered by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe and Chairman Jim Dazey and Board Member Don Gura.
Others present were: Scott Derby, Katie Ritchie, Steve Garbacz- KPC News, Mark Schultz, Scott Mosley, Ryan
Alwine, Matt Riehm, Jeremy McKinley, and Cindy Marple.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
Minutes
The minutes of the May 25, 2021 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 given.
Clerk-Treasurer
Employee Resignation- Elissa Hambrick
Clerk Treasurer, Katie Ritchie, presented a resignation letter from Deputy Clerk-Treasurer and Human Resources
Clerk, Elissa Hambrick. Elissa’s last day will tentatively be Friday June 18, 2021. Clerk Treasurer Katie Ritchie
requested authorization to open up the position internally until Monday June 14, 2021. Board Member Don Gura
made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Fire
Request to pay Southwood Construction for gutters
Fire Chief Jeremy McKinley requested authorization to pay Southwood Construction to replace gutters at Fire
Station 1. The total price for this project will be $11,609.00 and will come out of the misc. improvements account.
Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion
passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
WWTP
Apex invoice for McCray Solar Field
Superintendent Mark Schultz requested authorization to pay invoice 4434 to Apex Consulting in the amount of
$5,800.00. This includes site grading and drainage plan development for the McCray Solar Park. The monies for
this will come out of account 606003635.010. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second
from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
The April Activity 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
8:47A.M.
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Kathren R. Ritchie-Clerk Treasurer
Minutes approved by me this 22nd day of June, 2021.
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W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor
Agenda
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
JUNE 8, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
KENDALLVILLE, INDIANA
BID OPENING – Next Level Trails Project
8:30 A.M. Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of the May 25, 2021 Meeting
Petitions or Comments
MAYOR –
CLERK-TREASURER – Employee resignation
CEMETERY –
ENGINEERING –
FIRE – Request to pay Southwood Construction for gutters
PARK --
POLICE –
STREET –
WWTP – Apex invoice for McCray Solar Field
- April Activity report
WATER –
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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