Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 27, 2024-8:30 A.M. Roll call was answered at 8:30 A.M. by: Chairman Don Gura, and Board Member Tara Streb. Mayor Lance Waters was absent. Others present were: Katie Ritchie, John Dixon, Scott Mosley, Scott Derby, Patrick Howell, Kristen Johnson, Jeremy McKinley, Cindy Marple, Sheryl Prentice, and Brian Strange. 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 August 13, 2024 meeting with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Petitions No petitions or comments were given. Mayor Application for Use of Public Facilities- 2024 Apple Festival / Traffic Amanda Taylor submitted an application for the use of public facilities at the Noble County Fair Grounds for the 2024 Apple Festival. The festival will take place October 5th and 6th from 8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Police Chief John Dixon attached a memorandum for roadway and parking restrictions for the 2024 festival. The same restrictions have been used in years passed. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Request Authorization to Purchase Office Furniture Mayor Lance Waters requested authorization to purchase new office furniture in the amount of $4,531.08 from National Business Furniture. The old furniture will be used in other departments if needed. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Clerk Request to Pay Priority Project Resources- Add On Clerk Treasurer Katie Ritchie requested authorization to pay Priority Project Resources, Inc. in the amount of $16,765.00. This invoice will be paid from ordered OCRA funds. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Engineering Freeman Street CMP Replacement Project- Final Cost Administrative Engineer Scott Derby submitted a final cost report for the Freeman Street CMP Replacement Project. The estimated cost for the project was $38,000.00 and the actual final cost was $42,496.62. Derby told the Board that the rental equipment cost was higher than anticipated. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Wastewater Replacement VFD Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization purchase a spare VFD from Kendall Electric in the amount of $5,884.69. Howell told the Board that it’s hard to find a spare and they don’t have to be replaced often. The purchase will be paid from account 6201003620.000. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. The July 2024 Financial Report was presented for review. Water The July 2024 Revenue/Expense Report was presented for review. Mag Meter for Well #15 Superintendent Scott Mosley requested authorization to purchase 10 inch Mag Meter for Well #15 from BL Anderson in the amount of $5,595.00. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Marion Street Water Tower Inspection Superintendent Scott Mosley requested authorization to pay Dixon Engineering $4,800.00 to inspect the Marion Street Water Tower. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Motion to Adjourn Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Don Gura adjourned the meeting at 8:37 A.M. _____________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 10th day of September, 2024. _______________________________________ Lance L. Waters-Mayor