MINUTES OF
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
BRAZIL, INDIANA
FOR NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A meeting with the Board of Public Works was held on November 13, 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, Linda Messmer, Deputy Clerk Andrea Moon, City Attorney Lou Britton
OTHERS PRESENT: Police Chief Clint McQueen, Fire Chief Jake Bennett, Clerk-Treasurer Karen McQueen, Brazil Times Rep. Hayley Cooper, Myrna Pyle, Julia Rayle
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Linda Messmer made a motion to approve the minutes from October 23, 2024, seconded by Ruthann Jeffries. The motion passed 3-0.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
PUBLIC SAFETY: Police Chief Clint McQueen
- In October 2024, the Police Department responded to 426 calls for service.
- Police Chief requested to appoint the following individuals as Police Officers for the city;
Dylan Dorn – Full Time
Rachel Crosby – Full Time
Dustin Smith – Full Time Interim Police Officer
Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve all three individuals, seconded by Linda Messmer. The motion passed 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Myrna Pyle Water Adjustment – dicussion for her to use her 2025 adjustment since she has already used one for 2024. Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve the adjustment for 2025, seconded by Linda Messmer. The motion passed 3-0.
- Resolution 8-2024 – Adoption Stormwater Technical Standards Manual. Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve, seconded by Linda Messmer. The 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 November 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mayor Brian Wyndham, seconded by Ruthann Jeffries. The motion passed 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 a.m.
