ATTENDANCE
THOSE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
- Kenny Costin Mayor
- Kelly M. Bray, Board Member
- John Lillywhite, Board Member
- Rebecca J Tumey, Clerk-Treasurer
- Ben Merida, Deputy Clerk
- Dale Coffey, City Attorney (absent)
All members were present.
MINUTES
Mayor Costin presented the Minutes of September 12, 2022. A motion to accept and allow was made by Board member Kelly Bray. Board member John Lillywhite seconded the motion. The Motion passes 3-0.
MAYORS COMMENTS
Mayor Costin reported he and Administrative Assistant to the Mayor Mack Porter have been doing mini town-hall meetings. It was suggested that a stop light be installed at Harriett and Morton Avenue. Director of Planning and Engineering Gary Oakes with study the area. Police Chief John Richards reported officers had studies the area of South School regarding a turn lane. Richards suggested no changes at this time. Finally, Mayor Costin reminded the Board that the City’s proposed Employee Handbook should have action before the end of the year.
NEW BUSINESS
Awarding of the 110 W. Morgan Street Demolition Bid: City Superintendent Mac Dunn recommended the Board accept and award the bid to Lafary Group, in the amount of $36.200.00. Before demolition begins, there is a small amount of asbestos that need to be removed. The removal will take place later this week. Lafary Group will begin the demolition will begin as soon as the asbestos is removed. A motion to accept and award was made by Board member John Lillywhite. Seconding the motion was Board member Kelly Bray. The Motion passed unanimously.
Awarding of the Sidewalk Phase I Bid: City Superintendent Mac Dunn recommended the Board accept and award the bid to Wallace Construction, in the amount of $745,041.62. A motion to accept and award was made by Board member Kelly Bray. Seconding the motion was Board member John Lillywhite. The Motion 3-0.
Awarding of the Ohio Street Project Bid / LPA Award Recommendation Letter: Director of Planning and Engineering Gary Oakes recommended the Board accept and allow the bid to Milestone in the amount of $3,068,064.92. A motion to accept and award was made by Board member John Lillywhite. Seconding the motion was Board member Kelly Bray. The Motion 3-0.
Tort Claim to Insurance Provider: A motion to forward a tort claim to the City’s insurance company was made by Board member John Lillywhite. Seconding the motion was Board member Kelly Bray. The Motion passes 3-0.
Agreement to Provide Services / HWC Engineering / I-69 Sewer and Water Extensions at SR 44 – A motion to accept and allow was made by Board member John Lillywhite. Board member Kelly Bray seconded the motion. The Motion passes 3-0.
Loading Zone at Smith Fire Arts Academy – Director of Operations Kyle Stout requested a loading zone be allowed at Columbus Street near Door #9 at Smith Fine Arts Academy. – A motion to accept and allow was made by Board member John Lillywhite. Board member Kelly Bray seconded the motion. The Motion passes 3-0.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Costin declared the meeting adjourned.
