Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 28, 2025-8:30 A.M. Roll call was answered at 8:30 A.M. by: Mayor Lance Waters, Chairman Don Gura, and Board Member Tara Streb. Others present were: Katie Ritchie, Scott Derby, Sheryl Prentice- KPC, Scott Mosley, Angie Handshoe, Patrick Howell, Brian Strange, Dawn McGahen, Susan Jansen, Kristen Johnson, Samantha Phipps, Jeremy McKinley, and Cindy Marple. 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 January 14, 2025 meeting with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Petitions No petitions or comments were given. Mayor EID Request for Planter Approval EID President Susan Jansen requested authorization for the EID to purchase new planters for downtown. This would replace the ones that the RDC had previous bought. Jansen mentioned this would extend the planters closer to the train tracks and would also be moved so they weren’t in the ADA part of the sidewalk. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Application for Use of Public Facilities- Kendallville Fright Night Samantha Phipps submitted an application for the use of public facilities for Kendallville Fright Night on October 11, 2025 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Phipps mentioned they would like to add a beer tent and use The Alley as a walk through scare event. Phipps told the Board she is working with Main Street Manager Kristen Johnson to get the correct alcohol permits that is required and also an updated insurance policy for the event. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve the event pending they come back to the Board with the permits and insurance paperwork with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Clerk Request to Pay Priority Project Resources Clerk Treasurer Katie Ritchie requested authorization to pay invoice 2023-52 in the amount of $16,765.00 to Priority Project Resources. This is the final payment for the grant administration on this project. Once approved by the Board OCRA will order the grant funds to pay the request. Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve with a second from Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Fire ESO Annual Subscription Fire Chief Jeremy McKinley requested authorization to pay ESO in the amount of $5,544.08 for the annual subscription for the fire reporting program the City uses. Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve with a second from Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Park Request to Pay Game Time- Add On Park Director Dawn McGahen requested authorization to pay Game Time in the amount of $23,811.31 for swings at the playground. A community build day will happen in April to assemble equipment in the park. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Police Dispatcher Opening Detective Angie Handshoe presented Police Chief John Dixon’s request to open a full-time Dispatcher position since Cathy Butler has retired after 20 years. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Wastewater IDEM Permit Invoice Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to pay IDEM $11,030.00 for the renewal of our NPDES Permit that has to be renewed annually. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Sewer Adjustment- 1107 Town Street Jeremy Ritchie resident of 1107 Town Street requested a sewer adjustment of $336.16 for water that did not do down a drain. WWTP Employee Trevor Hampshire verified that the water usage was due to a leak and recommended the adjustment be given. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Water Request to Purchase Truck Superintendent Scott Mosley requested authorization to purchase a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado from Shepherd’s in Kendallville. The Water Department will be trading in a 2015 Ford for $13,500.00 this will bring the total price of the truck to $36,080.00. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays Wessler Contract Superintendent Scott Mosley requested authorization to enter into a contract with Wessler Engineering for engineering assistance with an application to the state revolving fund for replacement of customer owned lead and galvanized service lines that are required to be changed by 2037. 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 Purchase Utility Vehicle Superintendent Scott Mosley requested authorization to purchase a 2024 Utility Terrain Vehicle from Kendallville Powersports in the amount of $15,421.50. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. 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 8:46 A.M. _____________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 11th day of February, 2025. _______________________________________ Lance L. Waters-Mayor