THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
October 21, 2024
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held on October 21, 2024, at 5:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. Those in attendance were President David Ausmus, Vice President Jeff Roberts, Board Member David Wilt, Board Member Chris Nelson, Secretary Lauren Watson, General Manager Dana Ulmer, Assistant General Manager Ben Stueve, Councilwoman Cheryl Blaise, and Mayor Tony Petre.
President David Ausmus called the meeting to order at 5:03 pm.
- The minutes from the last regular meeting of the Board of Public Works were reviewed. Board Member David Wilt made a motion, seconded by Board Member Chris Nelson, to approve the minutes of September 30, 2024. The motion carried with four votes for and none against.
Under old business
- There was no old business to discuss.
Under new business
3. Review of Financials – September 2024 – General Manager Dana Ulmer, shared with the Board that a summary of the financials were included in their operational updates and detail of the significant transactions could be found in the management discussion and analysis for their convenience. The Board had no questions or comments regarding the financials.
4. Approval of Sale of 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 – Assistant General Manager Ben Stueve shared that the Underground Facilities received the replacement truck in September. Mr. Stueve explained the management had spoken with City Clerk Mary Lou Craig and Street Department Supervisor David Coleman regarding a transfer or ownership to the City of Macon, however, they were uninterested. Mr. Stueve shared that the truck’s estimated value was $16,000 and it would be sold on Purple Wave. Mayor Tony Petre stated that he was unable to speak with Mrs. Craig prior to the Board meeting and the city would like to utilize the truck for the airport. Board Member Chris Nelson made a motion, seconded by Board Member David Wilt to sell the 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 for $1.00 to the City of Macon for utilization at the airport. The motion carried with four votes for and none against.
5. Discussion of Water & Wastewater Systems – General Manager Dana Ulmer provided updates regarding the diver analysis at Long Branch pump house and other treatment plant updates provided through Veenstra & Kimm. Mr. Ulmer spoke on the water main break that occurred on October 6, 2024, where it is estimated a million gallons of water were lost.
6. Employee Retention & Recruitment – No employee changes have occurred since the prior meeting.
7. Board of Public Works Member Reports – President David Ausmus shared that Mayor Tony Petre would like to have a discussion to get the Board of Public Works feedback on the new proposals with Waste Management. Mayor Tony Petre shared that City of Macon is looking into the cart system. Waste Management would provide the 95-gallon carts and there are options to access a 95-gallon recycling cart as well. Mayor Petre advised that there will be a price increase regardless of the proposal that is chosen.
8. Approval of Accounts Payable – Board members signed accounts payable without revision.
9. Set Next Regular Meeting- General Manager Dana Ulmer requested that a work session be held to discuss the upcoming budget for 2025. The Board of Public Works chose to hold the work Session Meeting on October 29, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 4, 2024, at 5:00 pm.
A motion was made by Vice President Jeff Roberts, seconded by President David Ausmus, to hold a closed executive session regarding Leasing, Purchase, or Sale of Real Estate (RsMO 610.021 (2)). The roll call vote was as follows: President David Ausmus, yea; Vice President Jeff Roberts, yea; Board Member David Wilt, yea; and Board Member Chris Nelson, yea.
Following the closed executive session, a motion was made by Vice President Jeff Roberts, seconded by Board Member David Wilt to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 pm, with the next regular board meeting set for Monday, November 4, 2024, at 5:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. Motion carried with four votes for and none against.