Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 28, 2026- 8:30 A.M. https://www.kendallvillein.gov/recordings Roll call was answered at 8:30 A.M. by: Board Member Tara Streb and Chairman Don Gura. Mayor Lance Waters was absent. Others present were: Katie Ritchie, Scott Derby, Kevin Dressler, John Dixon, Brian Strange, Cindy Marple, Jeremy McKinley, and Patrick Howell. 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 April 14, 2026, meeting with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Petitions & Comments No petitions or comments were given. Police Request for Opening of 3rd Detective Position Chief of Police John Dixon requested authorization to open a third detective position internally. The part time detective retired previously and there is a heavy workload on the two full time detectives. Chief Dixon told the board that recently our two new officers just finished academy and will be on the road doing road patrol. Chief Dixon informed the board that opening this position internally would just take the amount of patrol officers down by one because they would move over to detective. This will keep the same number of employees the department already has and budgeting will stay the same. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. WWTP Request to Pay Baker Tilly Invoice Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to pay invoice BT3542816 to Baker Tilly in the amount of $8,637.50. This invoice is for ongoing accounting advisory services. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Sewer Adjustment- 646 Simon Street Lucas Deck, owner of 646 Simon Street, requested a sewer adjustment of $631.35 for water that did not go down a drain due to a leak. Superintendent Patrick Howell verified that the leak was fixed, water did not go down the drain and recommended approving the adjustment in full. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Water Request for Post Job Opening Kevin Dressler requested this request be tabled. 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 Pay Sal Chemical Kevin Dressler requested authorization to pay Sal Chemical $4,199.47 for 24 pales of potassium permanganate for water treatment. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Chairman Don Gura. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Misc. Administrative Engineer Scott Derby told the board that this Thursday around 9:00 A.M. the welcome arch will be set coming into downtown Main Street. Wastewater Superintendent Patrick Howell told the board that the camera truck is now labeled with a city logo. Motion to Adjourn Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Don Gura adjourned the meeting at 8:35 A.M. _____________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 12th of April 2026. _______________________________________ Lance L. Waters-Mayor