HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-09- 2023 Board of Public Service MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
March 9, 2023
PRESENT: Thomas Hickson, John Krohn, Nancy Mahlow, Hugh McNichol, Samara Morgan, Jason Wilkes,
and Ronald Wilson
ABSENT: None
STAFF:Carl Denison, Andrew Kilpatrick, and Elizabeth O’Leary
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Hickson called the meeting to order at 11:33 a.m., at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences:
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Hickson requested approval of the agenda, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. McNichol seconded, MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda as submitted.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
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Chair Hickson requested approval of the minutes, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Wilkes seconded, MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the minutes as submitted.
4) UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
New Director of Human Resources, Elizabeth O’Leary, discussed the improvements she plans to make in
the hiring process since she became director last month – streamline, performance, etc. Discussion,
questions, and suggestions followed.
11:41 a.m. Mr. Krohn arrived during the above discussion.
5) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
6) ACTION ITEMS:
7) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Fleet Services Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Denison gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed.
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Property Management Division: A written report was distributed.
In Mr. Riel absence, Director Kilpatrick gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions
followed.
8) DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director Kilpatrick reported on the following: CSO project, budget, trail and sidewalk projects, street
projects, and Michigan Avenue project.
9) NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Krohn, At-Large Board Member, announced this is his last board meeting, as he is moving out of the
city. He will be turning in his resignation and regrets not being able to continue to serve on the board.
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 12:57 p.m. for tour of Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary