MINUTES OF
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
BRAZIL, INDIANA
FOR DECEMBER 23, 2024
A meeting with the Board of Public Works was held on December 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Brazil City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brian Wyndham.
The Pledge was led by Mayor Brian Wyndham.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Brian Wyndham, Linda Messmer, Ruthann Jeffries, Clerk – Treasurer Karen McQueen, Deputy Clerk – Treasurer Jill Bennett and City Attorney DJ Bonomo.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brazil Times Rep. Hayley Cooper, Brazil City Fire Chief Jake Bennett, Brazil City Police Chief Clint McQueen, Planning and Zoning Administrator Janet McClellan, Traci Orman.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Linda Messmer made a motion to approve the minutes from December 11, 2024, seconded by Mayor Brian Wyndham. The motion passed 2-0. Ruthann Jeffries abstained as she was not present at the December 11, 2024 meeting.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
- Complete phone stipend list was submitted adding 3 new city employees. Linda Messmer made a motion to approve phone stipend list, seconded by Ruthann Jeffries. Motion Passed 3-0.
- Resolution 2024-10 – Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve 2025 GAI Agreement, seconded by Linda Messmer. Motion Passed 3-0.
- Resolution 2024-11 – Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve 2025 Clay County Humane Society Agreement for $25,000.00, seconded by Linda Messmer. Motion Passed 3-0.
- Police Chief Clint McQueen requested to sell K-9 Brick to Clay County Sheriff Department when K-9 Officer Chandler Damon leaves the Brazil City Police Department and starts at the Clay County Sheriff Department. Linda Messmer made a motion to sell K-9 Brick to Clay County Sheriff Department, seconded by RuthAnn Jeffries. Motion Passed 3-0.
CLAIMS:
- Clerk’s Office – Linda Messmer made a motion to approve the claims from the Clerk’s Office, seconded by Ruthann Jeffries. The motion passed 3-0.
- Utilities’ Office – Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve the claims from the Utilities’ Office, seconded by Linda Messmer. The motion passed 3-0.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
- The next meeting will be held January 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ruthann Jeffries seconded
by Linda Messmer. The motion passed 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
