Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 25, 2025-8:30 A.M. Roll call was answered at 8:30 A.M. by: Mayor Lance Waters and Board Member Tara Streb. Chairman Don Gura was absent. Others present were: Katie Ritchie, Scott Derby, Scott Mosley, Kristen Johnson, Patrick Howell, Brian Strange, John Dixon, Jeremy McKinley, Sheryl Prentice- KPC, and Cindy Marple. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. Minutes Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve the Board of Works minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting with a second from Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Petitions No petitions or comments were given. Mayor Historic Preservation Contract An agreement for professional services was presented to the Board between Indiana Landmarks and the City of Kendallville. This is an agreement for Indiana Landmarks to assist the Kendallville Historic Preservation Commission in the COA process. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Clerk Treasurer Request to Pay Insight Clerk Treasurer Katie Ritchie requested authorization to pay Insight $4,263.30 for five new computer processors for the Clerk’s Office. They are at the end of life and cant be updated anymore. Four of the computers will be paid from the Clerk’s budget and the other will be split between both utilities as it is for the Utility Clerk. 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 Inspection- Pay Request #1 Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay invoice 25-1949 to A&Z Engineering in the amount of $8,851.23 ($7,080.98- Federal & $1,770.25- Local). Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve with a second from Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 2 ayes- 0 nays. Drake Road Phase 1- Inspection Invoices- Pay Request #24 & #25 Administrative Engineer Scot Derby requested authorization to pay invoice #25-1899 in the amount of $15,503.38 ($12,402.70- Federal & $3,100.68-Local) to A&Z Engineering. Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve with a second from Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization to pay invoice #25-1970 in the amount of $937.00 ($749.60- Federal & $187.40- Local) to A&Z Engineering. Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve with a second from Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Employee Vacation Extension Administrative Engineer Scott Derby requested authorization for IF Coordinator, Rick Kiersey, to extend his remaining 16 hours of vacation to the end of April. Rick’s anniversary date with the City is April 24th and he is wanting to extend those hours out another week. Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve the extension with a second from Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays Police Request to Purchase Patrol Car Equipment and Installation Chief of Police John Dixon requested to purchase equipment needed for the new 2025 Dodge Durango. Chief Dixon requested to pay Move Over Outfitters $12,879.89 for the equipment and installation. Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve with a second from Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Water The February 2025 Revenue/Expense Report was presented for review. Employee Transfer Superintendent Scott Mosley requested authorization to transfer Darin Metzger from the Street Department to the Water Department as a full time Heavy Equipment Distribution Operator. Metzger filled out a transfer request when the position came available and as prior experience at the Water Department. 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 Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Tara Streb adjourned the meeting at 8:36 A.M. _____________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 8th day of April, 2025. _______________________________________ Lance L. Waters-Mayor