MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
BRAZIL, INDIANA
FOR MAY 8, 2024
A meeting with the Board of Public Works was held on May 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Brazil City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wyndham.
The Pledge was led by Mayor Wyndham.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Wyndham, Ruthann Jeffries, Clerk Treasurer Karen McQueen, and City Attorney Traci Orman. Linda Messmer was absent.
OTHERS PRESENT: Police Department Chief Clint McQueen, Brazil Times Representative Haylee Cooper and City of Brazil Resident Mr. Rose.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve the minutes from April 24, 2024, seconded by Mayor Brian Wyndham. The motion passed 2-0.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Mr. Rose would like to report an issue with tall grass at his neighbor’s house 714 North Meridian Street.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT: Clint McQueen, Police Department Chief
- There were 661 calls for service in April which led to 66 incident reports, 16 arrests, 39 tickets and 86 warnings.
- Cruise-In Event is set for Saturday, May 11, 2024 in the evening. Police Officers are required to work overtime for the event.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:None
CLAIMS:
- Clerk’s Office – Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve the claims from the Clerk’s Office, seconded by Mayor Brian Wyndham. The motion passed 2-0.
- Utilities’ Office – Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve the claims from the Utilities’ Office, seconded by Mayor Brian Wyndham. The motion passed 2-0.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
- The next meeting will be May 22 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
- Bids for the Community Crossings Grant will be due at the next May meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ruthann Jeffries seconded by Mayor Brian Wyndham. The motion passed 2-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:09 a.m.
