Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 9, 2022-8:30 A.M. Roll call was answered by: Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe and Chairman Jim Dazey. Board Member Don Gura was absent. Others present were: Steve Garbacz- KPC, Mark Schultz, Wade Hale, Lance Waters, Brian Strange, Dawn McGahen, Kristen Johnson, 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 Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made a motion to approve the Board of Works minutes from the October 25, 2022 meeting with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Petitions No petitions or comments were given. Mayor Application for Use of Public Facilities- City of Kendallville Christmas Celebration Kristen Johnson submitted a use of public facilities application for street closure from the Pocket Park east to Riley, north to William, west to Orchard Street on December 1, 2022 from 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. This will be for a horse drawn wagon rides during the Christmas tree lighting event. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Clerk-Treasurer Authorization to pay Havel Clerk Treasurer Katie Ritchie requested authorization to pay invoice 18225588 to Havel in the amount of $6,894.61. This invoice will be paid from the BOW Contractual account. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Engineering Drake Road Phase 2 PE- Invoice #19 Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay pay request #19 in the amount of $16,476.50. (Federal $13,181.20 & Local $3,295.30) Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Police Request Authorization to Open School Resource Officer Position Police Chief Lance Waters requested authorization to open a vacant School Resource Officer position within the City. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Request Authorization to Open Patrol Officer Position Police Chief Lance Waters requested authorization to open a vacant Patrol Officer position. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Request to Purchase Two Patrol Vehicles Police Chief Lance Waters requested authorization to two new 2023 Dodge Chargers. There was previously $38,983.00 encumbered from last year for a 2022 Dodge Durango and the maker cancelled the order. Chief Waters would like to add an additional $33,517.00 to that purchase order for the two vehicles. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. WWTP Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors Invoice Superintendent Mark Schultz requested authorization to pay invoice BTMZ16476 to Baker Tilly in the amount of $5,968.15. This invoice will be paid from account number 6201008632.000. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Wet Environmental Engineering Invoice Superintendent Mark Schultz requested authorization to pay invoice 100-61 to Wet Engineering in the amount of $7,860.00. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Water Valves and Actuators for Diamond Street Iron Filters Superintendent Scott Mosley requested authorization to purchase 4- 8” butterfly valves, 2- 4” butterfly valves, mounting adaption brackets for all valves, and 2 rotork actuators from BL Anderson in the amount of $28,550.00. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Replace Meters in Diamond Street Well Field Superintendent Scott Mosley requested authorization to purchase 4 large transmitter equipped mag-meters from BL Anderson in the amount of $20,280.00. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Motion to Adjourn Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Jim Dazey adjourned the meeting at 8:43 A.M. _____________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 22nd day of November, 2022. _______________________________________ W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor