Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 25, 2023-8:30 A.M. Roll call was answered by: Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe, Chairman Jim Dazey, and Board Member Don Gura. Others present were: Katie Ritchie, Lance Waters, Patrick Howell, Mark Schultz, Brian Strange, Kristen Johnson, Cindy Marple, Scott Derby, and Jeremy McKinley. 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 July 11, 2023 meeting with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Petitions No petitions or comments were given. Clerk- Treasurer Authorization to Pay Boyce Clerk Treasurer Katie Ritchie requested authorization to pay Boyce Systems $13,995.00 for annual software programming. This will be split between BOW, Water, and Wastewater. 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 Vacation Rollover- Lt. Dixon Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to extend Lt. Dixon’s remaining vacation days to October. Dixon’s anniversary date is July 27th. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Street Request to Hire- Walkup Street Superintendent Brian Strange requested authorization to hire Preston Walkup as a fulltime employee with a wage increase to $22.00/ hr effective today. 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 June Financial Report was presented for review. The June Activity Report was presented for review. Purchase of Gravel for Clarifiers Interim Superintendent Pat Howell requested authorization to purchase gravel from Clifford Aggregate in a do not exceed amount of $10,000.00. They had the lowest quote of $10.85 per ton delivered. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. WET Environmental Engineering Invoice Interim Superintendent Pat Howell requested authorization to pay in voice 10023-7 to Wet Engineering in the amount of $8,415.00. 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 June Revenue/ Expense 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 8:38 A.M. _____________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 8th day of August, 2023. _______________________________________ W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor