Board of Public Works and Safety
Regular MeetingKendallville, IN · January 10, 2023
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
January 10, 2023-8:30 A.M.
8:30 A.M. Bid Opening- Façade Improvements for Preserving Downtown Main Street
Advanced Restoration:
Package 1- $708,000.00
Package 2- $330,000.00/ alternate 1- +$4,000.00
Package 3- $391,000.00/ alternate 2- +$17,000.00
Shawnee Construction:
Package 2- $595,000.00/ alternate -$7,600.00
Package 3- $455,000.00/ alternate- +$13,110.00
Board Member Don Gura made a motion to take these bids under advisement with a second from Chairman Jim
Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
At 8:36 A.M. roll call was answered by: Chairman Jim Dazey and Board Member Don Gura. Mayor SuzAnne
Handshoe was absent.
Others present were: Mark Schultz, Lance Waters, Scott Mosley, Dawn McGahen, Tara Streb, Kristen Johnson,
Chad McKinley, Steve Garbacz- KPC, 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 December 27, 2022
meeting with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Petitions
No petitions or comments were given.
Mayor
Request to Hire Cleaning Company
Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe requested authorization to hire Custodial Solutions per a one year contract in the
amount of $31,200.00. This will be paid out monthly in the amount of $2,600.00. Board Member Don Gura made
a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Engineering
Waiver of Demolition Fees
Bob Marshall, President of KRI, requested the waiver of demolition fees for 119 W. Wayne, 121 W. Wayne, and
the garage at 327 N. Main Streets. These are blight properties that KRI intends to demolish. Board Member Don
Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Purchase of Ornamental Street Light Poles
Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to purchase 15 fully assembled and painted street
lights from Mahoney Foundries in the amount of $41,368.85. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve
with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Park
Request to Pay Patriotic Pops Fireworks
Park Director Dawn McGahen requested authorization to pay invoice 433 to Camtor LLC in the amount of
$12,000.00. Currently only half the amount is due of $6,000.00. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to
approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
POLICE
Request Approval to of Lieutenant Positions Job Descriptions
Chief of Police Lance Waters requested approval of the job descriptions for the School Resource Officer
Lieutenant, Patrol Lieutenant, and Detective Lieutenant job descriptions. Board Member Don Gura made a
motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to appoint Officer Dwight Miller as a School Resource
Officer. This will be effective as of January 3, 2023. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a
second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
WWTP
Request to Pay Omnisite for Software Monitoring
Superintendent Mark Schultz requested authorization to pay invoice 87325 to Omnisite in the amount of
$6,464.00. This invoice will be paid from account 6201004635.000. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to
approve with a second Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Request to Pay Gripp Inc for Flow Meter
Superintendent Mark Schultz requested authorization to pay invoice 7302 to Gripp Inc, in the amount of
$6,227.00. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to table with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The
motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Sewer Adjustment- 422 Drake Road
Justin Gerber resident of 422 Drake Road requested a sewer adjustment of $187.92 for a line that broke inside the
home. 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 Chairman Jim
Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Sewer Adjustment- 513 E. Wayne Street
Marlena Marti resident of 513 E. Wayne Street requested a sewer adjustment of $702.96 for a spigot that was left
on. WWTP Employee Trevor Hampshire verified and recommended an adjustment be given. Board Member Don
Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Water
Request to Purchase Inclimate Weather Gear
Water Superintendent Scott Mosley requested authorization to purchase inclimate weather gear for six employees
that work in holes. This is for vests, reflective jackets, chest waders, boots, and has a do not exceed amount of
$3,808.94 in total. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey.
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
8:48 A.M.
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Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer
Minutes approved by me this 24th day of January, 2023.
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W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor
Agenda
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
JANUARY 10, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
KENDALLVILLE, INDIANA
BID OPENING – Façade Improvements for Downtown
8:30 A.M. Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of the December 27, 2022 Meeting
Petitions or Comments
MAYOR – Request to hire cleaning company
CLERK-TREASURER –
CEMETERY –
ENGINEERING – Waiver of demolition fees
- Purchase of Ornamental Street Light Poles
FIRE –
PARK – Request to pay Patriotic Pops Fireworks
POLICE – Request approval of Lieutenant Positions job descriptions
STREET –
WWTP – Request to pay Omnisite for software monitoring
- Request to pay Gripp Inc for flow meter
- Sewer adjustment – 422 Drake Rd.
- Sewer adjustment – 513 E Wayne St
WATER – Request to purchase inclimate weather gear
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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