Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 11, 2023-8:30 A.M. Roll call was answered by: Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe, Chairman Jim Dazey, and Board Member Don Gura. Others present were: Scott Mosley, Scott Derby, Steve Garbacz-KPC, Pat Howell, Lance Waters, Jeff Weaver, Jeremy McKinley, Cindy Marple, and Kristen Johnson. 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 March 28, 2023 meeting with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Petitions No petitions or comments were given. Mayor BOW Resolution 1-23/ 714 S. State Street Chairman Jim Dazey read BOW Resolution #1-23 in its entirety. 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 1 Inspection- Invoice #2 Administrative Engineering requested authorization to pay invoice 23-1147 to A&Z Engineering in the amount of $12,057.25 (Federal $9,645.80 & Local $2,411.45). 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 Pay Zoll Medical Corp. Fire Chief Jeremy McKinley requested authorization to pay Zoll Medical $47,256.48 for AED’s. The money for these invoices will be paid from unappropriated and the general fire account. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Police Add on- Letter of Intent to Retire- Officer Miller Officer Dwight Miller submitted his letter of intent to retire with an ending date of April 27, 2023. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Police Chief Lance Waters requested authorization to open up the soon to be vacant positions of SRO and Patrolman from Officer Miller retiring. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. WWTP New Hire Recommendation- Huff Interim Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to hire Tyler Huff to fill the vacant third shift Plant Operator position at the WWTP. He will be starting on Monday April 17, 2023 with a starting wage of $19.50/ hour pending results of drug test. 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 Purchase 4 Sets of Waders Interim Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to purchase four sets of waders from Amazon with a not to exceed limit of $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. Raw Sewage Pump Repair Interim Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to pay $20,559.00 to S&K Equipment for the repair of the raw sewage pump in the operations building. The money for this repair will come from account 6201004620.000. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Lift Station Pump Repair Interim Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to pay $5,326.00 to S&K Equipment for the repair of the lift station at the Courier location. The money for this repair will come from account 6201005620.000. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Administrative Fine Recommendation Interim Superintendent Patrick Howell recommended fining Kraft Heinz a total of $11,000.00 for violations that occurred during February 10, 2023 and March 9, 2023. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Water Request to Purchase New Hydro Excavation Truck Superintendent Scott Mosley requested authorization to purchase a new hydro excavation truck from Brown Equipment in the amount of $500,000.00 pending the approval for financing from Council. 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 8:50 A.M. _____________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 25th day of April, 2023. _______________________________________ W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor