Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 22, 2024-8:00 A.M. Roll call was answered by: Mayor Lance Waters and Board Member Tara Streb. Chairman Don Gura was absent. Others present were: Katie Ritchie, Doug Davis, Catlyn Helmuth- WET, Kyle Walters- WET, Patrick Howell, Kristen Johnson, Kevin Dressler, Rick Kiersey, Joel Lash, Cindy Marple, Scott Derby, and Jeremy McKinley. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. Minutes Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve the Board of Works minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Petitions Kendallville Resident, Joel Lash, told the Board that he is trying to organize a Memorial Day Parade/Concert on May 26, 2024 from 12:00 P.M.to 8:00 P.M. Mr. Lash has reached out to multiple organizations to participate and asked the City to do the same. Mayor Waters thanked Lash for his efforts in celebrating our fallen veterans. Mayor Application for Use of Public Facilities- 12th Annual Stomp out the Stigma 5K Michael Steigmeyer submitted an application for the use of public facilities at Bixler Lake Park and Jansen Pavilion on September 7, 2024 from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. This is for the 12th Annual Stomp out the Stigma 5K Walk/ Run. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Engineering Drake Road Phase 2 Design- Request 34 Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay request 34 to A&Z Engineering in the amount of $9,174.02. This will be paid fully from local match funds. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Drake Road Phase 2 Right of Way Acquisition- Request 7 Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay request 7 to A&Z Engineering in the amount of $1,941.00 ($1,552.80 Federal & $388.20 Local). Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Drake Road Phase 1 Inspection- Request 14 Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay request 14 to A&Z Engineering in the amount of $26,892.02 ($21,513.62 Federal & $5,378.40 Local). Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Request to Pay Insight- Add on IS Coordinator Rick Kiersey requested authorization to pay Insight in the amount of $4,701.60 for renewing the Endpoint Security System. This will be split up between all departments except Street and Water. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Fire Wage Adjustment- Sibert Fire Chief Jeremy McKinley requested authorization to give Firefighter Nick Sibert a wage increase of $500.00/ year effective March 18, 2024. Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve with second from Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Park Request to Pay for Skatepark Housing Park Director Dawn McGahen requested authorization to pay invoice 100 to Peggy Farrington in the amount of $4,700.00. This is for housing for the skatepark builders and will be paid from the Skatepark Fund. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Request to Pay for Skatepark Expenses Park Director Dawn McGahen requested authorization to pay Hunger Skateparks for the construction of Kendallville Skatepark. This project is not to exceed $325,000.00 and will all be paid from the Skatepark Fund. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Police Request to Purchase Equipment to Outfit New Durango Police Vehicle Chief of Police John Dixon requested authorization to pay Midwest Lights and Siren $8,743.00 to outfit the new Durango that was recently purchased. Detective Doug Davis mentioned the invoice will be paid from the LOIT Fund. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. WWTP WET Engineering Compliance Contract Superintendent Patrick Howell presented a compliance contract between Wet Engineering and The City of Kendallville. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to enter into the contract with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Wage Adjustment- Ashton Fuller Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to give Plant Operator Ashton Fuller a wage increase of $1.20/hour effective March 18, 2024. This will take Fuller to $21.70/hr as he has successfully completed his 90 probationary period. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Inclement Weather Gear- Superintendent Patrick Howell asked that this requested be removed from the agenda. Water The February Revenue/ Expense Report was presented for review. Motion to Adjourn Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Lance Waters adjourned the meeting at 8:11 A.M. _____________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 9th day of , 2024. _______________________________________ Lance L. Waters-Mayor