Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS February 25 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, Scott Derby, Pat Howell, Cindy Marple, Brian Strange, John Dixon, Dawn McGahen, Kristen Johnson and Sheryl Prentice-KPC. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. Minutes The minutes of the February 11, 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 Mayor Lance Waters gave commendations to the Kendallville Fire Department for their assistance during an accident last week involving one of our police officers. Mayor Application for use of public facilities-Fairy, Gnome & Troll Festival Kristen Johnson submitted an application for the use of public facilities for the Fairy, Gnome & Troll Festival on May 17, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The event will take place on Main St from Mitchell Street to Automasters and side streets to the alley. The roads will be closed from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. 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-Anniversary Celebration Kristen Johnson submitted an application for the use of public facilities for an Anniversary Celebration on June 21st and June 22nd, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The event will take place at Founder’s 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-Annual Downtown Classic Car Show Kristen Johnson submitted an application for the use of public facilities for the Annual Downton Car Show on September 6, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. The event will take place on Main Street from Mitchell Street to Diamond Street and to the first blocks of Williams and Rush Streets. The roads will be closed from 7:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. 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-Main Street Trick or Treat Kristen Johnson submitted an application for the use of public facilities for Trick or Treat on Main on October 25th, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. The event will take place at local businesses from Mitchell Street to Rush Street. The roads will be closed from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. 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-Lantern Parade Kristen Johnson submitted an application for the use of public facilities for the Lantern Parade on October 25th, 2025 from 8:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. The event will take place starting at the CLC on Riley Street down to Mitchell Street, down Main Street to Rush Street and back to the CLC. The roads will be closed from 6:30 P. M. to 9:00 P.M. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays Clerk- Request to pay-Martin Riley Clerk Treasurer Katie Ritchie requested authorization to pay invoice 9455 to Martin Riley in the amount of $5,896.29. This is for the cost of engineering for the Kendallville Building Facade Improvements Program. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays Engineering- Installation of Flock Camera Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to install a FLOCK solar powered automatic license plate reader camera on South Main Street. This is in coordination with the Noble County Prosecutor’s Office. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays Annual Traffic Control Sign Update-Part 1 Signs Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to purchase signs from Osburn Associates in the amount of $ 1,105.48. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays Annual Traffic Control Sign Update-Part 2 Posts Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to purchase posts from Newman Signs in the amount of $ 862.56. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second by Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed with 2 ayes-0 nays Park- Request to open Park Position Park Director Dawn McGahen requested authorization to open the Office Manager position. The current office manager, Susan Crosby, will be retiring in July 2025. 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- The January 2025 Financials were presented for review. Sewer Adjustment-1010 Town St Arnold Gibson, resident of 1010 Town Street, requested a sewer adjustment of $236.84 for water that did not go down a drain. WWTP employee Trevor Hampshire did verify that the water usage was due to a burst pipe in his crawl space 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. Water- The January 2025 Revenue/Expense report was presented for review. Motion to Adjourn Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Don Gura adjourned the meeting at 8:43 A.M. _____________________________________ Brandy Roberts-Deputy Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 11th day of March, 2025. _______________________________________ Lance Waters-Mayor