Board of Public Works and Safety
Regular MeetingKendallville, IN · September 27, 2022
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022-8:30 A.M.
Roll call was answered by: Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe, Chairman Jim Dazey, and Board Member Don Gura.
Others present were: Steve Garbacz- KPC, Mark Schultz, Lance Waters, Brian Strange, Dawn McGahen, Chad
McKinley, Scott Mosley, Cindy Marple, Scott Derby, Jeremy McKinley, and Katie Ritchie.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
Minutes
Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve the Board of Works minutes from the September 13, 2022
meeting with a second from Mayor Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Petitions
No petitions or comments were given.
Mayor
Application for Use of Public Facilities- McCray Mansion Wedding
Catie Shipley submitted a use of public facilities application for street closure around the McCray Mansion
located at 703 East Mitchell Street on October 8, 2022 from 3:30P.M.-4:30 P.M. This will be for a wedding
ceremony in the front lawn. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor
SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Engineering
Oak Street CMP Replacement Project- Final Cost Summary
Administrative Engineer Scott Derby submitted a final cost analysis of the Oak Street CMP Replacement Project
with a total cost of $63,765.07 instead of the estimated spending cost of $66,300.00.
Salt Bid 2022-2023
Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to purchase 480 tons of salt at a bid price of $69.14/
ton. The total price would be $33,187.20. 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 gave project status reports for both phase 1 & 2 of Drake Road.
Fire
Wage Adjustment- Isaacs
Fire Chief Jeremy McKinley requested authorization to give Fire Fighter Robert Isaacs a wage adjustment of
$500 annually. Robert completed his 3rd six month evaluation and meets all requirements for his adjustment.
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 August Financial Report was presented for review.
Pump Purchase
Superintendent Mark Schultz requested authorization to pay invoice #5478761 to Anderson Process in the amount
of $4,115.65. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The
motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Water
The August Revenue/ Expense Report was presented for review.
Request to pay CF Environmental
Superintendent Scott Mosley requested authorization to pay invoice 8718 to CF Environmental Laboratory LLC
in the amount of $4035.00. 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
8:41 A.M.
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Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer
Minutes approved by me this 11th day of October, 2022.
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W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor
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