Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 14, 2023-8:30 A.M. Roll call was answered by: Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe, Chairman Jim Dazey, and Board Member Don Gura. Others present were: Mark Schultz, Lance Waters, Scott Mosley, Dawn McGahen, Cindy Marple, Kristen Johnson, Brian Strange, Scott Derby, 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 January 24, 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- Vacation Day Extension Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe requested authorization for the extension of Mayor’s Secretary, Cindy Marple’s one vacation day. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Clerk-Treasurer Authorization to pay ENSC Clerk Treasurer Katie Ritchie requested authorization to pay invoice 2023-0000001 to East Noble School Corporation in the amount of $8,750.00. This is reimbursement for 50% of the sidewalk and handicap ramp work done at South Side Elementary School. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Authorization to pay OTIS Clerk Treasurer Katie Ritchie requested authorization to pay invoice 100401036867 to OTIS Elevator in the amount of $6,867.12. This is for the maintenance service contract from 2/1/23-1/31/24. The money for this invoice will be paid from BOW Contractual. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Engineering The Drake Road Phase 2 Project Status Report was presented for review. Awarding of 2023 Miscellaneous Traffic Control Signs Administrative Engineer Scott Derby recommended awarding Osburn Associates, Inc for the 2023 traffic control signs in the amount of $4,985.11. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Fire Request to Hire Fire Chief Jeremy McKinley requested authorization to hire Nick Sibert as firefighter pending his acceptance to the physical exam and admittance to the State Pension Board. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Park Request to Pay Strawser Brothers Park Director Dawn McGahen requested authorization to pay Strawser Brothers Construction an additional $10,000.00 for the work they have completed on the Sherman Street Maintenance Barn. 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 for Employee Wage Adjustment- M. Pegan Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to give Dispatcher Misty Pegan a wage adjustment of $23.95/hour. Misty has successfully completed her six month employment and is doing well. 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 Baker Tilly Superintendent Mark Schultz requested authorization to pay invoice BTMA18041 in the amount of $7,362.50 to Baker Tilly. This invoice will be paid from account 6201008632.000. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Request to Pay Wet Environmental Superintendent Mark Schultz requested authorization to pay invoice 10023-1 in the amount of $5,640.00 to Wet Environmental. This invoice will be paid from account 6201003631.00. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to table with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Request to pay Kirby Risk Superintendent Mark Schultz requested authorization to pay invoice 13804 in the amount of $12,538.94 to Kirby Risk. This invoice will be paid from account number 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. Water The January Revenue/Expense Report was presented for review. Request to pay BL Anderson Water Superintendent Scott Mosley requested authorization to purchase 2- 4inch Butterfly Valves and 1- Rotork Control Actuator for the Diamond Street upgrade. The total for this purchase is $14,351.00 and will be paid from account 6108100349.000. 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 8:42 A.M. _____________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 28th day of February, 2023. _______________________________________ W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor