Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS October 24, 2023-8:30 A.M. Roll call was answered by Chairman Jim Dazey and Board Member Don Gura. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe was absent. Others present were: Brandy Roberts, Scott Mosley, Jeremy McKinley, Scott Derby, Pat Howell, Cindy Marple, Kristen Johnson, Sharon Montoya, Zach Hayden, and Sheryl Prentice-KPC News. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. Minutes The minutes of the October 10, 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 Chairman Jim Dazey The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays. Petitions or Comments There were no petitions or comments Mayor Application for use of Public Facilities-Annual Christmas Parade Sharon Montoya submitted an application for use of public facilities for the 55th Annual Christmas Parade. The parade will be held on Saturday December 2, 2023 at 1:00 P.M The parade route will require closure of Harding St, Main St, and W Diamond St to the American Legion. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second by Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays. Application for use of Public Facilities-First Presbyterian Church Candlelight Service Linda Davis submitted an application for use of public facilities for the Candlelight Service at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday December 24th. They have asked to allow parking on the south side of William St to accommodate more vehicles due to higher attendance. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second by Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays. Application for use of Public Facilities-Christkindle Market Zach Hayden submitted an application for use of public facilities for a Traditional Christkindle Market. The board asked for more information before making a final determination. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to table the issue with a second by Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays. Engineering Extension of 2023 Tree Removal/Pruning Contract Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested approval to extend the contract with Mudrack Tree Service for the 2024 year. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second by Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays. Drake Road Phase 2 Design-Invoice # 29 Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay Invoice #29 to A to Z Engineering in the amount of $53,217.07 (local $10,643.41 & federal $42,573.66) Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second by Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays. Drake Road Phase 2 RW Acquisition- Invoice # 2 Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay Invoice #2 to A to Z Engineering in the amount of $2,970.00 (local $594.00 & federal $2,376.00) Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second by Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays. Drake Road Phase 1 Inspection- Invoice # 9 Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay Invoice #9 to A to Z Engineering in the amount of $28,528.621 (local $5,705.72 & federal $22,822.90) Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second by Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays. Fire Request to Pay Chief Jeremy McKinley requested authorization to pay Invoice #13198 to Fire Catt Precision Service Testing in the amount of $ 5,608.80. This is for performing all the required annual NFPA testing of 14,760 feet of fire hose. This is required to sustain an ISO rating for the city and township. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. WWTP Request to Pay Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to pay Invoice 10023-10 to Wet Environmental Engineering in the amount of $ 5,490.00 for engineering and operator consulting services for the month of September. Board Member Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Jim Dazey. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. The September 2023 Activity Report was presented for review. The September 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 8:47 A.M. _____________________________________ Brandy Roberts-Deputy Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 14th day of November 2023. _______________________________________ W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor