CITY OF BRAZIL

203 East National Avenue

Brazil, Indiana 47834
Phone: (812) 443-2221
Fax: (812) 446-0337
www.brazil.in.gov
Brian Wyndham, Mayor
Karen McQueen, Clerk-Treasurer

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY

BRAZIL, INDIANA
FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
A meeting with the Board of Public Works was held on September 24, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the
Council Chambers of the Brazil City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brian
Wyndham.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Brian Wyndham, Linda Messmer, Ruthann Jeffries, City Attorney Traci
Orman and Deputy Clerk Melissa Dorsett
OTHERS PRESENT: Police Chief Clint McQueen, Planning and Zoning Administrator Teresa
Glenn, Wastewater Superintendent Billy Goodrich, Ernest Rollings, Reporter for the Brazil
Times, audience member Daniel Rose.
PLEDGE: The pledge to the Flag was lead by Mayor Brian Wyndham.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
September 10, 2014, Linda Messmer made a motion to approve; Ruthann Jeffries
seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: None
POLICE CHIEF REPORT: Police Chief Clint McQueen
1.) The Police Department responded to 756 police incidents in August 2014.
2.) Officer John Hood has about 6 weeks remaining at the Indiana Law Enforcement
Academy and will graduate on November 7th.
3.) Detectives solved several burglaries during August.
4.) Police are planning to direct traffic during the Covered Bridge Festival.
5.) The police radio system was damaged beyond repair due to a lightning strike. We are
currently in communication with several companies about a replacement system.
6.) The current National Criminal Information Center and Indiana Data and
Communication System is outdated and due to be discontinued by the State next year.
Chief McQueen said that this has caused the Department to have to install new
infrastructure that meets State requirements.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
1.) Approval of mowing list (see attached list) Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to
approve the mowing list as presented. Linda Messmer seconded. The motion passed
3-0.

2.) Approval of Invoice Patriot Engineering (FEMA) Patriot Engineering and

Environmental, Inc. provided the environmental inspections for the FEMA homes that
have already been purchased. They tested homes for asbestos and other hazardous
materials. Linda Messmer made a motion to approve the invoice for Patriot
Engineering for services from 8/1/2014 through 8/31/2014 in the amount of
$10,820.00. Ruthann Jeffries seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
3.) Approval of ProposalAIR Co.-Asbestos Removal Asbestos was identified in a
garage during the environmental inspections in August 2014. AIR Co. has submitted a
proposal including specifications and estimates for removal and disposal of asbestos.
Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve the proposal from AIR Co. in the amount
of $900.00. Linda Messmer seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
4.) Approval of Tennis Court Replacement The City Council of Brazil approved the
tennis court contract to Leslie Coatings, the most qualified candidate. Linda Messmer
made a motion to award the contract for Tennis Court replacement to Leslie Coatings.
Ruthann Jeffries seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
1.) Resident Daniel Rose would like to have an update on the Hardest Hit Fund.
CLAIMS:
1.) Clerks Office Ruthann Jeffries made a motion to approve. Linda Messmer
seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
2.) Utilities Office Linda Messmer made a motion to approve. Ruthann Jeffries
seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: NONE
ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Linda Messmer; seconded
by Ruthann Jeffries. Meeting adjourned 10:45 a.m. The motion passed 3-0.

Brian Wyndham, Mayor

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Ruthann Jeffries

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Linda Messmer

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