Board of Public Works and Safety
Regular MeetingKendallville, IN · January 24, 2023
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
January 24, 2023-8:30 A.M.
Roll call was answered by: Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe, Chairman Jim Dazey, and Board Member Don Gura.
Others present were: Angie Handshoe, Scott Mosley, Kristen Johnson, Chad McKinley, Cindy Marple, Scott
Derby, Brian Strange, 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 January 10, 2023
meeting with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Petitions
No petitions or comments were given.
Mayor
Add on- Set Date for Open Bids for Downtown Façade Construction Project
Chairman Jim Dazey said that all the previous bids were rejected and new bids are set to be open on March 23,
2023 at 2P.M. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne
Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Engineering
Drake Road Phase 2 PE- Invoice #21
Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay pay request #21 to A&Z Engineering in the
total amount of $11,273.05 (federal $9,018.44 & local $2,254.61). Board Member Don Gura made a motion to
approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Award Guard Rail on Dowling Street
Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to award Specialties Company LLC the purchase of
the guardrail in the amount of $3,500.00. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from
Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Renewal of Annual ArcGIS Software Subscription
Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay ESRI $4,000.00 for ArcGIS software that
will be split up between various departments. 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 Authorization to Pay Leatherman’s Body Shop
Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to pay Leatherman’s Body Shop in the amount of $5,043.57
for repairs to Commission 12. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor
SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0
Request Approval of Lieutenant Positions Promotions
Chief of Police Lance Waters requested the authorization to promote John Dixon to School Resource Officer
Lieutenant and Nathaniel Stahl to Patrol Lieutenant. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a
second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Request Authorization to Renew the Annual INdigital Service Contract
Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to pay INdigital $7,907.99 for the annual support and
maintenance for both 911 call stations. 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 December 2022 Financial Report was presented for review.
The December 2022 Activity Report was presented for review.
Water
The December 2022 Revenue/Expense Report was presented for review.
Meters and Electronic Transmitters
Water Superintendent Scott Mosley requested authorization to purchase 36 Badger meters and 96 Orion
Transmitters from Midwest Meter in the amount of $22,154.52. This will be split between Water and WWTp.
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
Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Jim Dazey adjourned the meeting at
8:39 A.M.
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Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer
Minutes approved by me this 14th day of February, 2023.
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W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor
Agenda
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
JANUARY 24, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
KENDALLVILLE, INDIANA
8:30 A.M. Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of the January 10, 2023 Meeting
Petitions or Comments
MAYOR –
CLERK-TREASURER –
CEMETERY –
ENGINEERING – Drake Rd Phase 2 PE – Invoice #21
- Award guard rail report on Dowling Street
- Renewal of annual ArcGIS software subscription
FIRE –
PARK --
POLICE – Request authorization to pay Leatherman’s Body Shop
- Request approval of Lieutenant positions promotions
- Request authorization to renew the annual INdigital service contract
STREET –
WWTP – December financials
- December activity report
WATER – December 2022 Revenue/Expense report
- Meters and Electronic transmitters
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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