Board Of Works Approves Purchase Of Two Police Cars
June 20, 2020 at 3:53 a.m.
By Teresa [email protected]
Scott Whittaker, police chief, said he received just the Kerlin bid, although he sent requests to two other companies.
Kerlin’s quote for 2021 models was $33,363.49 for one or $66,726.89 for two cars. The board delayed action until the end of the meeting when Whitaker said the quote met all the department specifications. Purchase of two vehicles was approved.
The board released a city and Housing Authority of Warsaw mortgage lien on Jaimie Brainard’s property at 118 S. Scott St. Brainard had secured an improvement loan and has met all obligations regarding the debt.
ONE Warsaw’s Travis McConnell appeared before the board requesting street closures for the annual Celebrating Us event. He said the date is Sept. 19 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. with the road closure to start at 2:20 p.m. and reopen at 10 p.m. on Center Street between Buffalo and Lake streets.
Thallemer said he appreciated the scheduling well into the future, “but we reserve the right to cancel this event if our COVID situation hasn’t approved by then. We’ll give you adequate warning if we have to do that. Please understand we’re approving with that reservation.”
McConnell said there were backup plans in place if the event couldn’t happen as scheduled.
Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer presented the city’s annual donation to the Winona Lake fireworks display for $3,500, which was approved. Fireworks are July 4 starting at 10 p.m.
Plummer noted there is a rain date of July 5.
Thallemer said he knew Winona Lake employees are making provisions for social distancing in their parks.
“They’re asking the public to maintain social distancing and to wear masks,” he said.
City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented a reduction in the contract price for the Buffalo Street Plaza for $14,428.50. He said there were changes in the equipment and foundation depth test costs. The change order was approved.
He said the project should be completed later this fall as planned. He and the engineers are trying to fit pavillion renovations into the work, which could extend the completion date a little.
Skinner also presented a $150,124.05 pay application for Selge Construction for work on the plaza. Funds will come from the Regional Cities Grant account. The total contract price is $2,496,835.80 and this is the second pay application.
Senior Planner Justin Taylor presented a Troyer Group pay application for $1,638.65 for pre-engineering services on the Lincoln Neighborhood Sidewalk Project. Taylor said the sidewalks are being designed and rights-of-way are being acquired.
Stormwater Utility Coordinator Ryan Workman presented a $7,600 request for Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams’ education and outreach program, which was approved.
Thallemer noted this kind of education is mandated to maintain the state-issued stormwater permit.
Brian Davison, wastewater utility supervisor, presented several pay requests, which were approved, including:
• $1,009 to Wessler Engineering for oversight services on the sewer rehabilitation project.
• $1,170 to NV Grant services for the sewer plant expansion project.
• March invoices from Wessler Engineering for ongoing oversight, $17,309, as well as one for $63,079, in May.
• An April invoice from Wessler Engineering for $64,602.
• A $1,204,997 pay application for Kokosing Industrial for work completed on the expansion project.
Davison said the site is starting to look like something now and all of the equipment will be installed throughout the summer.
In a response to the mayor’s question, he said the phosphorous limit treatments are still handled manually; however, equipment to make the work automated should be coming soon.
Clemens asked if there were more troubles with sanitary wipes being flushed and clogging the systems and Davison said there’s been a great reduction in those instances.
“We put the word out through social media and the newspapers and haven’t seen them,” he said.
Take-home vehicle requests for Street Superintendent Dustin Dillon and Assistant Street Superintendent Tony Calhoun were approved. The men will use the vehicles to check road conditions before, during and after storm events, respond to emergencies and to periodically check roads at night.
Human Resources Director Jennifer Whitaker presented the new hire – wage report, which included:
• $2,000.28 biweekly for firefighter Kyle Martin, an increase as he has met his one-year probationary requirements.
• $2,230.77 biweekly for Calhoun as street assistant superintendent, a promotion.
• $22 per hour for Joseph Vetor as a street department supervisor, a promotion.
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Scott Whittaker, police chief, said he received just the Kerlin bid, although he sent requests to two other companies.
Kerlin’s quote for 2021 models was $33,363.49 for one or $66,726.89 for two cars. The board delayed action until the end of the meeting when Whitaker said the quote met all the department specifications. Purchase of two vehicles was approved.
The board released a city and Housing Authority of Warsaw mortgage lien on Jaimie Brainard’s property at 118 S. Scott St. Brainard had secured an improvement loan and has met all obligations regarding the debt.
ONE Warsaw’s Travis McConnell appeared before the board requesting street closures for the annual Celebrating Us event. He said the date is Sept. 19 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. with the road closure to start at 2:20 p.m. and reopen at 10 p.m. on Center Street between Buffalo and Lake streets.
Thallemer said he appreciated the scheduling well into the future, “but we reserve the right to cancel this event if our COVID situation hasn’t approved by then. We’ll give you adequate warning if we have to do that. Please understand we’re approving with that reservation.”
McConnell said there were backup plans in place if the event couldn’t happen as scheduled.
Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer presented the city’s annual donation to the Winona Lake fireworks display for $3,500, which was approved. Fireworks are July 4 starting at 10 p.m.
Plummer noted there is a rain date of July 5.
Thallemer said he knew Winona Lake employees are making provisions for social distancing in their parks.
“They’re asking the public to maintain social distancing and to wear masks,” he said.
City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented a reduction in the contract price for the Buffalo Street Plaza for $14,428.50. He said there were changes in the equipment and foundation depth test costs. The change order was approved.
He said the project should be completed later this fall as planned. He and the engineers are trying to fit pavillion renovations into the work, which could extend the completion date a little.
Skinner also presented a $150,124.05 pay application for Selge Construction for work on the plaza. Funds will come from the Regional Cities Grant account. The total contract price is $2,496,835.80 and this is the second pay application.
Senior Planner Justin Taylor presented a Troyer Group pay application for $1,638.65 for pre-engineering services on the Lincoln Neighborhood Sidewalk Project. Taylor said the sidewalks are being designed and rights-of-way are being acquired.
Stormwater Utility Coordinator Ryan Workman presented a $7,600 request for Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams’ education and outreach program, which was approved.
Thallemer noted this kind of education is mandated to maintain the state-issued stormwater permit.
Brian Davison, wastewater utility supervisor, presented several pay requests, which were approved, including:
• $1,009 to Wessler Engineering for oversight services on the sewer rehabilitation project.
• $1,170 to NV Grant services for the sewer plant expansion project.
• March invoices from Wessler Engineering for ongoing oversight, $17,309, as well as one for $63,079, in May.
• An April invoice from Wessler Engineering for $64,602.
• A $1,204,997 pay application for Kokosing Industrial for work completed on the expansion project.
Davison said the site is starting to look like something now and all of the equipment will be installed throughout the summer.
In a response to the mayor’s question, he said the phosphorous limit treatments are still handled manually; however, equipment to make the work automated should be coming soon.
Clemens asked if there were more troubles with sanitary wipes being flushed and clogging the systems and Davison said there’s been a great reduction in those instances.
“We put the word out through social media and the newspapers and haven’t seen them,” he said.
Take-home vehicle requests for Street Superintendent Dustin Dillon and Assistant Street Superintendent Tony Calhoun were approved. The men will use the vehicles to check road conditions before, during and after storm events, respond to emergencies and to periodically check roads at night.
Human Resources Director Jennifer Whitaker presented the new hire – wage report, which included:
• $2,000.28 biweekly for firefighter Kyle Martin, an increase as he has met his one-year probationary requirements.
• $2,230.77 biweekly for Calhoun as street assistant superintendent, a promotion.
• $22 per hour for Joseph Vetor as a street department supervisor, a promotion.
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