Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 12, 2022-8:30 A.M. Opening Bids for Krueger Street Rehabilitation- Bids Opened in Order Received 1. D&M- $311,420.00 2. 7 Brothers- $257,200 3. Fedewa Inc.- $190,740 4. LC United Painting- $194,00 5. O&J Coatings- $224,000 Board Member Don Gura made a motion to take the bids under advisement and award at the next BOW meeting on April 26, 2022 with a second by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Roll call was answered by: Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe, Chairman Jim Dazey, and Board Member Don Gura. Others present were: Steve Garbacz- KPC News, Scott Mosley, Mark Schultz, Brian Strange, Scott Derby, Jeremy McKinley, Lance Waters, Kristen Johnson, Wade Hale, Rick Kiersey, Eric Hesher- RES, Cindy Marple, and Katie Ritchie. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. Minutes The minutes of the March 22, 2022 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. Mayor Application for use of Public Facilities- Pocket Park Ribbon Cutting (add on) Kristen Johnson submitted an application for use of public facilities for ribbon cutting at the Pocket Park on April 30, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. This will take place at the Pocket Park and between Rush & Main Street. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Clerk-Treasurer Request to Pay Baker Tilly Clerk Treasurer Katie Ritchie requested authorization to pay invoiceBTMA13705 to Baker Tilly in the amount of $5,321.61. The money for this will come from the BOW Contractual Account. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Engineering McCray Solar Field: Change Order #1- Final Administrative Engineer Scott Derby presented change order #1 for the McCray Solar Field. There was an increase of $32,470.00 bringing the total remaining due to $92,435.00. 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- Design Invoice #12 Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay INDOT in the amount of $21,627.81 ($17,302.25 Federal & $4,325.56 Local) 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- R/W Acquisition Services Agreement- A&Z Engineering Administrative Engineer Scott Derby presented the Drake Raod Phase Two R/W Acquisition Services Agreement to view. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Purchase of LED Replacement Street Light Units Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to purchase 50 replacement LED street light units from Anixter Inc. in the amount of $17,750.00. 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 Demolition Permit Waiver Building Inspector Dave Lange submitted a demolition permit waiver from Kendallville Restoration Inc. for the property of 410 N. Main Street, Kendallville. 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 Insight Public Sector Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay invoice 224852715 to Insight Public Sector in the amount of $6,696.36. The money to pay this invoice will come from the BOW Contractual Account. 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 Open Vacant Position- add on Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to open the position for a full time dispatcher. Dispatcher Hunter Handshoe submitted his two week notice and his last day will be April 22, 2022. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. WWTP The March Revenue/ Expense Report was presented for review. The March Activity Report was presented for review. Blower Motor Invoice Superintendent Mark Schultz requested authorization to pay invoice 0507890 to Precision Electric in the amount of $ 9,434.50. The money to pay this invoice will come from account 6102004620.000. 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 Purchase for Inclement Weather Boots- add on Superintendent Mark Schultz requested authorization to purchase a pair of mud boots not to exceed $75.00. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Water The March 2022 Revenue/Expense Report was presented for review. Diamond Street Water Plant Parking Lot Paving Water Superintendent Scott Mosley requested authorization to award William Drerup Paving the project in paving the parking lot on Diamond Street. They had the lowest quote of $37,736.20. The money for this project will be paid from account 6108001349.000. 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 Purchase 5 Fire Hydrants Superintendent Scott Mosley requested authorization to purchase five fire hydrants from Clow Fire Hydrants costing $2,642.00 each (total amount $13,210.00). The money for these hydrants will be paid from account 6108001335.000. 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 8:58 A.M. _____________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 26th day of April, 2022. _______________________________________ W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor