Board of Public Works - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The Board of Public Works approved minutes, a consulting agreement with Nassau County Economic Development, and a conflict of interest form for Jason Borner. They also approved a contract for brush grinding, awarded a sidewalk replacement project, and approved a tracking factor resulting in a decrease for average customer bills. Finally, the board approved claims totaling over $9.8 million.

About this meeting

Government Body
Board of Public Works
Meeting Type
Board Of Public Works
Location
Anderson, IN
Meeting Date
May 26, 2026

Transcript

18 sections

0:09 – 0:22Speaker 7

This time I'll call the right of the Board of Public Works meeting to order May 26, 2026, 1.57 p.m. Let the record reflect. We have for him myself, Mr. Sims, the President. And with that, we're ready for approval of minutes.

0:22Speaker 3

Making a motion we approve of minutes as written.

0:24 – 0:49Speaker 7

Second. Are there any corrections? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. So approved. New business. Board of Works. You can have a development agreement with CED or MCED. Same terms as last year. And the mayor has approved it.

0:51Speaker 3

I make a motion. We approve the consulting agreement with Nassau County Economic Development.

0:57Speaker 7

Second. Are there any questions? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. So approved.

1:03 – 1:26Speaker 5

Legal. Uniform conflict of interest form, form required to be submitted by any employee that could potentially receive some other benefit outside their employment. This was submitted by Jason Borner, battalion chief for the Anderson Fire Department, who does some contracting work for the city as well.

1:28Speaker 3

I make a motion we accept the conflict of interest from Jason Borner.

1:31Speaker 7

Second. Are there any questions? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. So approved.

1:37 – 1:52Speaker 4

Water Pollution Control. Water Pollution Control is requesting contract for Tri-State Forestry Service to grind brushpile at the compost facility. Total cost is $37,600.

1:52Speaker 3

Okay, I'll make a motion. Will you approve the quote to grind the brush?

1:58Speaker 7

Second. Are there any questions? All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. So approved. Engineering.

2:08 – 2:29Speaker 2

I've got a recommendation letter for the 2026 sidewalk replacement project. I recommend the board award the 2026 sidewalk replacement project to Burners Cutting Edge Inc. In the amount of $139,706, Burners Cutting Edge Inc. submitted the lowest and most responsive bid for this project.

2:31Speaker 3

Okay. I'll make a motion we approve the contract with Borners Cutting Edge for the sidewalk replacement project.

2:41 – 2:54Speaker 7

Second. Are there any questions? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. So approved. Thank you. Thank you. I'd like to present to the board for its floor.

2:57Speaker 6

For the months of July, August, September of 2026, this will result in a decrease for the average customer of $5.57 or 5.19%. Okay.

3:08Speaker 3

I'd like to make a motion we approve the tracking factor for July, August, and September.

3:15Speaker 7

Second. Are there any questions? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. So approved. All business done. Approval claims.

3:24 – 3:54Speaker 1

Civil City, $2,481,853.87. Light and Power, $6,395,293.61. Water Department, $341,774.94. Water Pollution Control, $530,267.66. And stormwater is $110,700.08 for a grand total of $9,859,890.16. I make a motion we pay the bills. Second. Are there any questions? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Approved.

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