Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS February 11, 2025-8:30 A.M. Roll call was answered by Mayor Lance Waters, Chairman Don Gura and Board Member Tara Streb Others present were: Brandy Roberts, Scott Mosley, Jeremy McKinley, Pat Howell, Cindy Marple, Brian Strange, John Dixon, Dawn McGahen, and Sheryl Prentice-KPC. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. Minutes The minutes of the January 28, 2025 Board of Public Works and Safety meeting were presented for approval. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve the minutes with a second by Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes-0 nays. Petitions No petitions or comments were given. Mayor Application for use of public facilities-Princess Concert in the Park Dawn McGahen submitted an application for the use of public facilities for the Princess Concert in the Park on June 18, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. The event will take place on the West terraces of Bixler Lake Park. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays. Application for use of public facilities-Fort Wayne Philharmonic Patriotic Pops and Fireworks Dawn McGahen submitted an application for the use of public facilities for the Patriotic Pops and Fireworks on July 4, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. The event will take place on the West Terraces of Bixler Lake Park. Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve with a second by Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays. Application for use of public facilities-Ice Cream and Magic in the Park Dawn McGahen submitted an application for the use of public facilities for an Ice Cream Truck and Magician in the Park on May 14, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. The event will take place on the West Terraces of Bixler Lake Park. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays. Application for use of public facilities-Great Lakes Water Cross Jet Ski Event Dawn McGahen submitted an application for the use of public facilities for Jet Ski races on Bixler Lake July 25th, 26th, 27th, 2025. Setup will take place on Friday July 25th and races will be all day July 26th and 27th. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays Application for use of public facilities-Armed Forces Endurance Run Dawn McGahen submitted an application for the use of public facilities for the Armed Forces Endurance Run on May 17th and 18th, 2025. The event will take place at the Lions Pavilion at Bixler Lake Campground. Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve with a second by Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays. Application for use of public facilities-Easter Food Giveaway Dawn McGahen submitted an application for the use of public facilities for an Easter Food Giveaway April 5th, 2025 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. The event will take place at Kendallville Outdoor Recreation Complex. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays. Fire- Request to Hire Fire Chief Jeremy McKinley requested authorization to offer conditional employment to Colin Harding, Aaron Weidner, and Matthew Frick for open firefighter positions. Colin would be a lateral move from another fire department. Aaron and Matthew would be contingent upon acceptance to the State Pension Board. Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve with a second by Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays. Police- Request open Sick Time Donation Police Chief John Dixon requested authorization to open a sick time donation for Officer Shane Hurt. Officer Hurt has been employed less than 90 days and needed (1) day to cover the abscence. Lt. Nathaniel Stahl offered to donate the (1) day needed. Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve with a second by Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays. WWTP Sewer Adjustment-1119 Perkins St. Steve Svara resident of 1119 Perkins Street requested a sewer adjustment of $458.40 for water that did not go down a drain. WWTP employee Trevor Hampshire did verify that the water usage was due to a service line leak and recommended the adjustment be given. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays. Sewer Adjustment-1107 Town St. Jeremy Ritchie resident of 1107 Town Street requested a sewer adjustment of $496.60 for water that did not go down a drain. WWTP employee Trevor Hampshire did verify that the water usage was due to an unknown service line leak and recommended the adjustment be given. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays. Request to Pay Kammerer Fab Inc. Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to pay Kammerer Fab, Inc in the amount of $ 4,350.00. This is to cover an open pit in our headworks building. Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve with a second by Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays. Request to Pay S & K Equipment Company #1/Water Plant Lift Station Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to pay S & K Equipment in the amount of $ 8,050.00. This is to replace a control panel at our water plant lift station. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays. Request to Pay S & K Equipment Company #2/Brillhart Lift Station Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to pay S & K Equipment in the amount of $ 8,050.00. This is to replace a control panel at our Brillhart Street lift station. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed with 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 8:42 A.M. _____________________________________ Brandy Roberts-Deputy Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 25th day of February, 2025. _______________________________________ Lance Waters-Mayor