Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 22, 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, Patrick Howell, Brian Strange, Kristen Johnson, Dawn McGahen, Lance Waters, Scott Derby, Andy Foster, Brian & Corrina Rhoades, Jeremy McKinley, Zack Hayden, and Matt Riehm. 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 August 8, 2023 meeting with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Petitions Andy Foster from Inspiration Ministries asked the Board if he could move his rental lift from 112 S. Main to 218 S. Main so they could power wash both buildings while they had the equipment rented. Foster said that he would only need to block off two parking spots in front of the building. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Mayor Application for Use of Public Facilities- Fitcamp (Blended Energy LLC) Nicoya Prough submitted an application for the use of public facilities for every Tuesday in the park starting at 5:30P.M. The members will meet for circuit exercises for an hour. Chairman Jim Dazey mentioned she speak with the Park Director on where the best location would be. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Application for Use of Public Facilities- East Noble Football Senior Night Deb Brazel submitted an application for the use of public facilities on October 13, 2023 at dusk along Sherman Street for fireworks for the senior football players. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Application for Use of Public Facilities- ATA Excellence Martial Arts Zach Hayden submitted an application for the use of public facilities for a back to school party at Founders Pocket Park on September 23, 2023 from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. The event will include food and a foam party. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe asked that the alley to the west of the building be blocked off for the foam party. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Engineering Iddings Street Driveway Request Brian and Corrina Rhoades, residents of 122 Iddings Street, approached the Board and asked permission to put an additional drive way on their property to allow for additional parking. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Noble Creek Addition- Sidewalk Installation Waiver Request Administrative Engineer Scott Derby presented a sidewalk waiver request from Lancia Homes that would run along Sherman Street for the Noble Creek Subdivision. Board Member Don Gura had reservations about the waiver as that would limit families riding and walking access to the park and schools. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe made a motion to table with a second from Board Member Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Purchase of LED Replacement Street Light Units Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to purchase 50 replacement LED street light fixtures for $17,785.50 from Anixter Inc. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to purchase street light globes and clips from Kendall Electric in the amount of $2,653.30. 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 Storm Sewer Materials- Laramie Trace/ Add on Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to purchase 60 lineal feet of 18” CMP and connecting bands to replace pipe that crosses under Laramie Trace just south of Kammerer Road. This purchase will be made from Hixson Sand and Gravel and total $2,313.50. 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 to Purchase 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicle Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to purchase a 2024 Dodge Durango from Shepherd’s in Auburn in the amount of $40,735.00. This purchase will be encumbered from this year’s budget. 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 2023 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to purchase a 2023 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor from Max Platt in the amount of $47,094.25. A majority of the funds will come from an encumbered amount from the 2022 budget and the remaining will come from the current year. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Request Wage Adjustment- Officer Cleckner Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to give Officer Chase Cleckner a wage adjustment of $30.33/hr effective as of September 11, 2023. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Request Wage Adjustment- Officer Cox Chief of Police Lance Waters requested authorization to give Officer Brandon Cox a wage adjustment of $30.33/hr effective as of September 11, 2023. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. WWTP Wage Adjustment- Tiffany Cox Interim Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to give employee Tiffany Cox a wage adjustment to $22.00/hr effective August 30, 2023. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Purchase of Inclement Weather Gear- Tiffany Cox Interim Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to purchase inclement weather gear for Tiffany Cox as she will have successfully completed her 90 days as of August 30, 2023. This is a not to exceed amount of $400.00. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. The July Financial Report was presented for review. The July Activity 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 9:04 A.M. _____________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 12th day of September, 2023. _______________________________________ W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor