Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 22, 2025-8:30 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, Brandy Roberts, Scott Derby, Scott Mosley, Kristen Johnson, Patrick Howell, Brian Strange, John Dixon, Doug Atz, 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 July 8, 2025, 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- Apple Tree Center Amy Ballard submitted an application for the use of public facilities for a neighborhood appreciation evening at the Apple Tree Center on August 12, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. This will take place on Mitchell Street between Riley and Sheridan Street and is open to the public. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Request to Waive Fees KRI President, Bob Marshall, requested the waiving of building permit fees for 410 N. Main Street. This property was purchased by KRI to improve blight elimination. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Police Wage Adjustment- Officer Fretz Chief of Police John Dixon requested a wage adjustment for Patrol Officer Brody Fretz. Fretz has been appointed the Elementary School Resource Officer for ENSC beginning August 1, 2025. This position will take Officer Fretz from 1950 hours to 2080 hours and pay will go from $32.81 an hour to $32.70 an hour. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Street Request to Hire Employee- Ali Conrad Superintendent Brian Strange requested authorization to hire Ali Conrad as full-time Heavy Equipment Operator on July 28, 2025. Ali’s starting pay will be $25.00 an hour. Chairman Don Gura made a motion to approve with a second from Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Request to Hire Employee- Derek Iddings Superintendent Brian Strange requested authorization to hire Derek Iddings as full-time Heavy Equipment Operator on August 11, 2025. Derek’s starting pay will be $25.00 an hour. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Wastewater Manhole Lining Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to pay Advanced Rehabilitation Technology $16,000.00 for four additional manholes to be lined in Country Club Hills. This purchase will be made from account number 6207001311.000. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Aquatech Repair Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to pay Brown Equipment Company $5,270.45 for repairs to be done on the Aquatech. This purchase will be made from account number 6201002650.050. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Sewer Lining Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to pay Inliner Solutions an additional $27,388.00 for the sewer lining project on Kammerer Road and Country Club Hills. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. The June 2025 Financial Report was presented for review. Water The June 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 8:38 A.M. _____________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 12th day of August, 2025. _______________________________________ Lance L. Waters-Mayor