Board of Public Works and Safety
Regular MeetingKendallville, IN · November 22, 2022
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NOVEMBER 22, 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, Kristen Johnson, 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 November 9, 2022
meeting with a second from Mayor Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Petitions
No petitions or comments were given.
Engineering
Award 2023 Urban Tree Program Bid
Administrative Engineer Scott Derby presented the 2023 Tree Removal bids. Derby recommended awarding the
bid to Mudrack Tree Service as their bid came in the lowest at $61,155.00. Board Member Don Gura made a
motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Next Level Trail Project- Change Order #2 Final
Administrative Engineer Scott Derby presented change order number two for the Next Level Trail Project with an
increase of $15,486.00. This is for extra drainage and culvert work that needed to be done. 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 presented the project status report for phase 2 of Drake Road.
Fire
Request to Pay ESO
Fire Chief Jeremy McKinley requested authorization to pay invoice ESO-94932 in the amount of $5,500.89 to
ESO. 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
Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to pay invoice INVLEX13004 in the amount of $5,000.00
to Lexipol. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe.
The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
WWTP
Ice Miller Legal Invoice
Superintendent Mark Schultz requested authorization to pay Ice Miller in the amount of $14,608.00 for bond
disclosures and rate adjustment procedures. This invoice will be paid from account 620100362.000. Board
Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2
ayes – 0 nays.
Wet Environmental Engineering, LLC Invoice
Superintendent Mark Schultz requested authorization to pay invoice 10062 to Wet Engineering in the amount of
$10,350.00. Chairman Jim Dazey made a recommendation to table this invoice at this time. Board Member Don
Gura made a motion to table with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Toric Engineering, LLC Invoice
Superintendent Mark Schultz requested authorization to pay invoice 6689 in the amount of $5,163.00 to Toric.
This invoice will be paid from 6201003620.000. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a
second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
The October 2022 Financial Report was presented for review.
The October 2022 WWTP Activity Report was presented for review.
Water
The October Revenue/ Expense 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
8:44 A.M.
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Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer
Minutes approved by me this 13th day of December, 2022.
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W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor
Agenda
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
KENDALLVILLE, INDIANA
8:30 A.M. Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of the November 9, 2022 Meeting
Petitions or Comments
MAYOR –
CLERK-TREASURER –
CEMETERY –
ENGINEERING – Award 2023 Urban Tree Program
- NextLevel Trail Project – Change Order #2 Final
- Drake Road Phase 2 – Project Status Report
FIRE – Request to pay ESO
PARK --
POLICE – Request authorization to pay Lexipol
STREET –
WWTP – Ice Miller Legal invoice
- WET Environmental Engineering, LLC invoice
- Toric Engineering, LLC invoice
- October 2022 financials
- October 2022 WWTP Activity report
WATER – October Revenue/Expense report
MOTION TO ADJOURN
The City of Kendallville acknowledges its responsibility to comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Anyone
who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a
program, service or activity of the City should make requests for these services as soon as possible but no later than two business days
ahead of the scheduled event. To make arrangements, please contact Scott Derby, ADA Coordinator, 234 South Main Street,
Kendallville, IN 46755 or telephone (260) 347-7022.
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