Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS November 9 , 2021-8:30 A.M. Roll call was answered by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe and Chairman Jim Dazey and Board Member Don Gura. Others present were: Brandy Roberts, Scott Mosley, Lance Waters, Mark Schultz, Steve Garbacz- KPC, Mark Schultz, Brian Strange, Jeremy McKinley, Wade Hale and Carl Tanner. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. Minutes The minutes of the October 26, 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. Engineering Demolition waiver request Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to waive permit fees. Kendallville Restorations purchased a home at 322 N State St. They have requested a demolition permit and that all fees be waived. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Request to pay Drake Road Phase #1 Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay Design Invoice #31 to A to Z Engineering in the amount of $ 2,354.00. (Federal Amount $1,883.20) (Local Amount $470.80) Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay Right of Way Services Invoice #9 in the amount of $17,783.50. (Federal Amount $14,226.80) (Local Amount $3,556.70) Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Drake Road Phase #2 Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay Design Invoice #7 in the amount of $8,376.54. (Federal Amount $6,701.23) (Local Amount $1,675.31) Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Fire Wage Adjustment Chief Jeremy McKinley requested authorization to adjust the wage of Tyler Terry. Tyler has completed the 4th and final 6-month evaluation and meets the requirements for the $500.00 wage increase. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Police Request to pay Lexipol for 2022 Subscription Fee Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to pay invoice INVLEX6452 to Lexipol in the amount of $5,000.00. The monies for this will come from the Legal Agreements Fund. 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 hire Superintendent Mark Schultz requested authorization to hire Trevor Hampshire to fill the soon to be open position of Pretreatment Inspector. He will start training on Monday November 15, 2021 at $19.00/hr. 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 8:47 A.M. _____________________________________ Brandy Roberts-Deputy Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 23rd day of November, 2021. _______________________________________ W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor