MINUTES OF
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
BRAZIL, INDIANA
FOR MARCH 12, 2025
A meeting with the Board of Public Works was held on March 12, 2025, 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: Linda Messmer, Ruthann Jeffries, Deputy Clerk – Treasurer Jill Bennett and City Attorney Lou Britton, Mayor Brian Wyndham
OTHERS PRESENT: Brazil City Fire Chief Jake Bennett, Brazil City Police Chief Clint McQueen, Planning and Zoning Administrator – Janet McClellan, and Cathy Hunter – Planning and Zoning Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Linda Messmer made a motion to approve the minutes from February 26, 2025, seconded by Ruthann Jeffries. The motion passed 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS: None
PUBLIC SAFETY:
- In February 2025, the Fire Department responded to 55 calls for service.
- In February 2025, the Police Department responded to 135 calls for service.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve Cemetery Mowing Contract for Restlawn and Cottage Hill, seconded by Linda Messmer. This will be a 2 year contract expiring October 31, 2026. Motion Passed 3-0
- Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve a Lawn Maintenance Contact with DKL Property Management for the wastewater properties, seconded by Linda Messmer. This will be a 2 year contract expiring October 31, 2026. Motion Passed 3-0.
- Linda Messmer made a motion to approve IOCRA SRF Water Project Contract with Jerrell Consulting & Grant Administrative Services, LLC, seconded by Ruthann Jeffries. Motion Passed 3-0.
- Linda Messmer made a motion to approve IOCRA SRF Jerrell Consulting Invoice, seconded by Ruthann Jeffries. Motion Passed 3-0.
CLAIMS:
- Clerk’s Office – Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve the claims from the Clerk’s Office, seconded by Linda Messmer. The motion passed 3-0.
- Utilities’ Office – Linda Messmer made a motion to approve the claims from the Utilities’ Office, seconded by Ruthann Jeffries. The motion passed 3-0.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
- The next meeting will be held March 26, 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 10:43 a.m.
