Board of Public Works and Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 26, 2026- 8:30 A.M. https://www.kendallvillein.gov/recordings Roll call was answered at 8:30 A.M. by: Mayor Lance Waters, Chairman Don Gura, and Board Member Tara Streb. Others present were: Katie Ritchie, Scott Derby, Nikole Albright, Monica Corbin, Cindy Marple, Jeremy McKinley, Patrick Howell, Brian Strange, Kevin Dressler, and John Dixon. 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 May 12, 2026, meeting with a second from Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Petitions & Comments No petitions or comments were given. Mayor Application For the Use of Public Facilities Update- Final Friday’s Monica Corbin asked that the Final Friday’s events that have already been approved be extended on Main Street from Mitchell Street to Rush Street instead of Williams Street. 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 INDOT Invoice Clerk Treasurer Katie Ritchie requested authorization to pay INDOT $7,320.93 for a LPA Project Closeout from des number 9957033 back from 2004. Administrative Engineer Scott Derby told the board that this was from a street signal installation project from 2004 that was recently audited by INDOT and the invoice is a result of an underpayment. Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to table with a second from Board Member Tara Streb. The board would like more information regarding the invoice and the delinquency of the audit. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Utility Account Write Offs Utility Clerk Emily McKinley requested authorization to write off six utility accounts that equal $31,233.15 because of bankruptcy or death. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. WWTP Request to Pay Gleave Construction Superintendent Patrick Howell requested authorization to pay Gleave Construction $9,800.00 to replace and add new fencing from the solar field to the newly purchased KLDC building on McCray Court. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. The April Revenue/ Expense Report was presented for review. Water The April Revenue/ Expense Report was presented for review. Request to Post Job Opening Interim Superintendent Kevin Dressler requested authorization to open another Distribution Operator position to the public and use existing applications for the other vacant position as well. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Request to Pay Peerless Midwest Interim Superintendent Kevin Dressler requested authorization to pay Peerless Midwest $32,551.25 for work completed on wells 11 and 13. Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve with a second from Board Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Request for Approval of Contract with Wessler Engineering for RRA & ERP Interim Superintendent Kevin Dressler requested authorization to enter into a contract with Wessler Engineering to assist in the creation, submission, and certification of the state and federal required risk resilience assessment and emergency response plan. This contract will not exceed $9,000.00 and will be paid from fund 6101003675.000. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Request for Approval of Contract with Wessler Engineering for on Call Engineering Services Interim Superintendent Kevin Dressler requested authorization to enter into a contract with Wessler Engineering for as needed assistance for engineering for the water plant for 2026. This contract will not exceed $10,000.00 and will be paid from account 6101003675.000. Board Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Mayor Lance Waters. The motion passed 2 ayes – 0 nays. Truck Purchase Modification- Add On Interim Superintendent Kevin Dressler requested authorization to trade in the 2016 Ford Transit Van instead of the 2017 Ford F150 for the purchase of the 2026 Ford F150 that was previously approved on February 10, 2026, by the Board of Works. This change of trade will decrease the purchase price by $3,000.00. Mayor Lance Waters made a motion to approve with a second from Board Member Tara Streb. 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 8:53 A.M. _____________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 9th of June 2026. _______________________________________ Lance L. Waters-Mayor