Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS July 26, 2022-8:30 A.M. Roll call was answered by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe, Chairman Jim Dazey and Board Member Don Gura. Others present were: Brandy Roberts, Scott Mosley, John Dixon, Mark Schultz, Joe McQueen- KPC, Mark Schultz, Jeremy McKinley, Scott Derby, Dawn McGahen, Cindy Marple, Chad McKinley, Shannon McLeod and Tara Streb. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. Minutes The minutes of the July 12, 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 Shannon McLeod from Priority Project Resources gave an update on the Preserving Main Street grant. According to the Grant writers there was an error in how the contract was originally written. She asked that we void the original contract. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays Shannon McLeod submitted a new plan contract. The new contract separates out Planning and Construction into two contracts instead of the original one. This contract is contingent upon review by City Attorney Doug Atz. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays. Mayor Application for use of Public Facilities-Main Street Car Show Stephane Langelier and Dep Hornberger submitted an application for use of public facilities for the Main Street Car Show on Saturday September 10, 2022 from 9:30 A.M-6:00 P.M. This will take place on Main Street between Mitchell to Diamond and Rush St from State to Main. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays Engineering Administrative Engineer Scott Derby updated the Board on the status of the City Parking Lot at 100 S Orchard. He said that work was slated to begin on Wednesday July 27, 2022 Fire Request to Pay Chief Jeremy McKinley requested authorization to pay Invoice 113182 to Hoosier Fire Equipment in the amount of $11,561.30 to purchase four (4) sets of Globe G-Extreme Fire Gear. This is part of a replacement program that is followed to maintain a 10-year cycle. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Park Dawn McGahen requested authorization to pay Invoice 6470 to Pulver Asphalt Paving in the amount of $ 37,510.00. This is for grading and paving the access road between the park and the recreation complex. The monies for this project were encumbered from 2021. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays Police Conditional Offer of Employment Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to offer conditional employment to Chase Cleckner.for Patrol Officer pending his acceptance of the Police Departments employment agreement, completing a Psychological examination and acceptance into the State Pension Board. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Conditional Offer of Employment Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to offer conditional employment to Brandon Cox.for Patrol Officer pending his acceptance of the Police Departments employment agreement, completing a Psychological examination and acceptance into the State Pension 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 Sewer Adjustment/629 Wood St. Open Door Realty requested a sewer adjustment in the amount of $118.32 for the property at 629 Wood St. WWTP employee Trevor Hampshire verified that the water from a leak did not go down a drain and recommended an adjustment be given. 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/809 Mott St. Makayla Gould requested a sewer adjustment in the amount of $139.20 for her property at 809 Mott St.. WWTP employee Trevor Hampshire verified that the water did not go down a drain and recommended an adjustment be given. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. The June Activity Report was presented for review The June Financial 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 8:57A.M. _____________________________________ Brandy Roberts-Deputy Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 9th day of August, 2022. _______________________________________ W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor