MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
BRAZIL, INDIANA
FOR APRIL 11, 2019
A meeting with the Board of Public Works was held on April 11, 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: Planning and Zoning Assistant Cathy Hunter, Police Chief Clint McQueen, Fire Chief Jake Bennett, Brazil Times Editor Frank Phillips, 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 March 27, 2019; seconded by Ruthann Jeffries. The motion passed 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
FIRE CHIEF REPORT: Chief Jake Bennett
- The Fire Department had 56 calls in February, 42 calls in March
- Firefighters responded to several structure fires and cooking/kitchen fires as well as offering support at a standoff situation.
- Firefighters have been handling EMS training logging continuing education for EMT recertification, as well as training on Rotary Saws and hand held Thermal Imaging Camera.
- Firefighter Zach Mormans completed State Certified Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics Course. Firefighter Cody Garrison completed his probationary year in March and is in the process of becoming a certified EMT-B.
- The Brazil Fire Department Awards Event was held on March 15th.
- The Fire Department helped with the Wal-Mart Lawn and Garden Opening and at the Meridian Elementary Vehicle Day.
- Firefighters installed 8 smoke alarms during February and March.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Agreement for Professional Grant Administration Services -Jerrell Construction – Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve the Agreement for Professional Grant Administration Services between the City of Brazil and Jerrell Consulting and Grant Administration Services for IOCRA Downtown Façade improvements on seven (7) buildings in the City of Brazil; seconded by Linda Messmer. The motion passed 3-0.
- Jerrell Consulting Invoice – Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve invoice 1 of 2 to Jerrell Consulting for $30,000 for services provided on the IOCRA Downtown Façade Improvement Grant; seconded by Linda Messmer. The motion passed 3-0.
- Agreement-City of Brazil and Clay Community Parks Association – The Parks Association is getting ready to apply for a grant through the DNR for $250,000 in order to add a bridge and complete the walking trail at Craig Park. This is a reimbursable grant which would require the money to be expended and then reimbursed by the State. Since the Parks Association does not have a budget which would support this and they would have to secure outside funding the City has agreed to serve as their clearinghouse in order to pay for the project costs and expenses, once the grant is awarded, and then to be reimbursed. Linda Messmer made a motion to approve the Agreement between the City of Brazil and the Clay Community Parks Association; seconded by Ruthann Jeffries. The motion passed 3-0.
- Façade Grant – Architect Contract – Linda Messmer made a motion to approve the Agreement between the City of Brazil and Myszak and Palmer Inc. for architectural services for the IOCRA Downtown Façade Grant, contingent on City Attorney Traci Orman working on a few details, and authorizing the Mayor to sign; seconded by Ruthann Jeffries. The motion passed 3-0
- Clean Ups (see list) – Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve the Clean Up List for April 10, 2019; seconded by Linda Messmer. The motion passed 3-0
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Mr. Rose inquired about a date of sale for City owned properties. Mayor Wyndham said that we can anticipate a public auction at the end of April or the beginning of May. City Attorney Traci Orman is finishing up the proper notices.
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.
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 10:20 a.m.
