MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
BRAZIL, INDIANA
FOR MARCH 13, 2019
A meeting with the Board of Public Works was held on March 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Brazil City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wyndham.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Wyndham, Ruthann Jeffries, Linda Messmer, City Attorney Traci Orman, Deputy Clerk Melissa Dorsett.
OTHERS PRESENT: Fire Chief Jake Bennett, Planning and Zoning Administrator Janet McClellan, Planning and Zoning Assistant Cathy Hunter, Council Member Steve Bell, Council Member Roy Keller, Daniel Rose
PLEDGE: The pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Wyndham.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Linda Messmer made a motion to approve minutes from February 27, 2019; seconded by Ruthann Jeffries. The motion passed 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
- Brian Baumgartner-Reduction in WW Agreement – Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve the Agreement for Reduction in Wastewater Bill between the City of Brazil and Brian S. Baumgartner; seconded by Linda Messmer. The motion passed 3-0. Baumgartner will receive a 10% reduction in his wastewater bill every month contingent upon his removal of solids from his septic tank and providing proof of said removal to the Board of Works.
- Kristy Jerrell – Kristy Jerrell of Jerrell Consulting presented 3 plaques to the City of Brazil to show her appreciation in working with the City as Grant Administrator on the following projects:
Flood Buyout [FEMA and IHCDA]
Water [IOCRA]
Façade [IOCRA]
Mayor Wyndham thanked Kristy for her hard work.
- Clean Up List – Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve the Clean Up list for March 13, 2019; seconded by Linda Messmer. The motion passed 3-0.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Mr. Rose inquired about City owned properties and the prospect of them being sold. Mayor Wyndham said that we can anticipate a public auction in April.
CLAIMS:
- Clerk – Linda Messmer made a motion to approve; seconded by Ruthann Jeffries. The motion passed 3-0
- Utilities – Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve; seconded by Linda Messmer. The motion passed 3-0.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: NONE
FUTURE AGENDA: NONE
ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ruthann Jeffries; seconded by Linda Messmer. The motion passed 3-0. Meeting was adjourned at 10:13 a.m.
