Board of Public Works and Safety
Regular MeetingKendallville, IN · June 27, 2023
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
June 27, 2023-8:30 A.M.
Roll call was answered by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe, Chairman Jim Dazey and Board Member Don Gura.
Others present were: Brandy Roberts, Scott Mosley, Jeremy McKinley, Scott Derby, Lance Waters, Dave Lange,
Pat Howell, Cindy Marple, Kristen Johnson, Susan Jansen, Aaron Carl and Sheryl Prentice-KPC News.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
Minutes
The minutes of the June 13, 2023 Board of Public Works and Safety meeting were presented for approval. Board
Member Don Gura made a motion to approve the minutes with a second by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The
motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays.
Petitions or Comments
There were no petitions or comments
Mayor
Application for use of Public Facilities-Pocket Park Art Installation
Kristen Johnson submitted an application for use of public facilities for a ceremony to celebrate the installation of
two metal sculptures in the pocket park. It would be held on Friday July 28, 2023 from 5:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M at
the Pocket Park. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor SuzAnne
Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays.
Clerk-Treasurer
Request to pay Dale Rogers Studio
Clerk Treasurer Katie Ritchie requested authorization to pay Dale Rogers Studio $28,890.00. This is for the two
metal sculptures that were done and set in the Pocket Park. This will be paid out of the City Beautification Pocket
Park fund and is donated money from the Rotary Club and the Ramer Family. Board Member Don Gura made a
motion to approve with a second by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays.
Engineering
Request for Hendrickson Loading Dock Expansion
Aaron Carl from TE Incorporated spoke on behalf of Hendrickson to ask for approval to extend a loading dock
ten (10) feet into the right of way at the Production Road location to allow for easier and safer truck movements at
the facility. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe.
The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays.
Fire
Request to Pay
Chief Jeremy McKinley requested authorization to pay Invoice 7515 to 1st Response Fleet Service in the amount
of $ 5,516.58. This is for performing all the required annual NFPA standard pump tests as well as all DOT
maintenance for all apparatus. 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
Interim Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to pay Invoice 10023-6 to Wet Environmental
Engineering in the amount of $ 7,265.00 for engineering and operator consulting services for the month of May.
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
Interim Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to pay MacAllister Rentals $ 5,978.00 for rental of
a shoring box that was used in the repair of a sewer line on South Morton Street. The monies would come out of
the Line Maintenance account 6201-002620.000. 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 Purchase
Interim Superintendent Patrick Howell requested to purchase handrails in the amount of $ 25,000.00 from Noble
Industrial Fabrication. This is part of an EPA Compliance request for handrails to be fabricated and installed
around two clarifying tanks. Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne
Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays.
Water
The May 2023 Financial 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
8:50A.M.
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Brandy Roberts-Deputy Clerk Treasurer
Minutes approved by me this 11th day of July 2023.
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W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor
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