Board of Works and Public Safety

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY Regular Meeting February 14, 2023 10:30 AM Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lynch at 10:30 A.M. Members Present: Mayor Lynch, Joetta Collins, Jamie Lewis, Stephanie Young-Johnson, and Scott Williams. Also, present was Michelle Walbright and Attorney Dan Whitten. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Member Williams made a motion to approve the January 10th minutes after correcting Sam Piper to read Sand Piper and also the minutes from January 24th; Member Lewis seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 5 yes – 0 nays UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 2023 Pet Shop Licenses: Member Williams made a motion to approve the renewal; Member Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the Board. Motion passed. 5 yes – 0 nays NEW BUSINESS: Special Event Request- Ready to Live- 7/15/23 & 7/16/23. Member Williams made a motion to approve, pending approval by Park Board and contract being reviewed by Attorney Whitten; Member Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion Passed. 5 yes – 0 nays Gary Shakespeare Company- 7/29/23 Member Collins made a motion to approve the event only, fees must be waived by Park Board; Member Lewis seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion Passed 5 yes – 0 nays Solicitor’s Permit: Grid Iron Grill- Member Collins made a motion to approve contingent on Park Board and Business Owners approval; Member Lewis seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 5 yes – 0 nays Tag Day Permit: Portage Food Pantry- Member Williams made a motion to approve the permit; Member Lewis seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion Passed 5 yes – 0 nays Sidewalk and Curb Waiver: 6200 Old Porter Road Member Williams made a motion to approve; Member Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 5 yes – 0 nays Streetlight Agreement: Upscale Construction- Member Williams made a motion to approve; Member Lewis seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 5 yes – 0 nays Street and Sanitation Bucket Van/Truck Quotes: Member Lewis made a motion to approve contingent upon availability of funds; Member Young-Johnson seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 5 yes – 0 nays Permission to seek quotes to add left turning lights on Lute and Willowcreek: Member Williams made a motion to approve; Member Lewis seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 5 yes - -0 nay BULK ITEM APPEALS: 2121 Saffron Member Lewis made a motion to reverse the bulk charge as it was billed for cardboard boxes; Member Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 5 yes – 0 nays CLAIMS Member Lewis made a motion to approve the claims in the amount of $1,246,269.53; Member Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 5 yes – 0 nays MAJOR ILLNESS: Member Lewis made a motion to approve eleven (11) MI Claims; Member Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the Board. Motion passed. 5 yes – 0 nays OTHER BUSINESS: Chief Candiano requested approval for an amended quote of $24,772.70 for Dell docking stations due to the previous quote expiring. Member Lewis made a motion to approve; Member Young-Johnson seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 5 yes – 0 nays AJ Monroe requested approval to seek quotes for an appraisal for a traffic signal at Airport and Lute. Member Collins made a motion to approve; Member Lewis seconded the motion. Motion Passed ADJOURNMENT Mayor Lynch entertained a motion to adjourn. Member Williams made a motion to adjourn; Member Lewis seconded the motion. Mayor Lynch requested input from the board. Motion passed. 5 yes – 0 nays The meeting was adjourned at 11:37 A.M. ATTEST: ________________________________ ________________________________ Nina Rivas Sue Lynch Clerk-Treasurer Mayor