The meeting began with the approval of April 8, April 22 Executive Session, & the May 5 Executive Session meeting minutes.
The council conditionally approved CCMG 2025-01 to Dave O’ Mara as the lowest bidder of $ 1,674,905.25. The bid is conditional until Zach Wirrig can review the bid and verify all items contained in the bid packet.
Liz Owens, Tri Kappa received approvals for road closures for the 4th of July Parade. The route will change a bit to consider the roadwork on Washington Street. The route and more information will be released.
Mike Eggleston, CIT Director, provided an update on the CIT program stating that the program started February 1st and they have responded to 67 calls for service. They have hosted and completed 40 hours of training resulting in 15 people completing that training. Mike spoke about the wrap around services that are available and that the program is going as they planned for it to go. He stated that they have hired a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and two Special Deputies for the CIT program.
Leigh Ann Dashiell, 911 Director & Josh Tressler, Director of Information Technology came to the board to present quotes that include replacing a light on the Greensburg communications tower with LED lights. Most of the cost to replace that light is the fees contributed to having someone climb the tower. They also priced additional equipment that will help create a backup if the state’s 911 towers were to lose communication. Leigh Ann has received approval from her board to spend up to $20,000 on her statewide 911 budget. However, the total cost of the project is quoted at $66,841.70. The Board of Works approved Liegh Ann to utilize her current cash reserves, that is funds that the center receives 50% from the county and 50% from the city. The board approved her to use up to $25,000 from her reserved funds from the city to complete the work quoted.
The board of works approved conditional offers of employment for the Greensburg Police Department for applicants 1 and 2. Also approving applicant 1 to receive the lateral incentive program for having 6 certified years of law enforcement.
Nate Stoermer, Fire Chief received approval to donate the exercise equipment from the old firehouse to The Ark of Decatur County. He also received approval to sell a list of surplus equipment that was provided to the board before the meeting.
Joe Cain, Wastewater Superintendent received approval to purchase a conveyor belt including labor for $76,209.55. The board approved for repairs to be made to two RAS pumps that are currently not working with an expense of $21,928.58. The board also approved the Wastewater Plant to sell a 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, 2008 Ford Ranger, and an ambulance by accepting sealed bids that will be due before the next Board of Works meeting.
Zach Wirrig received approval to continue to contract with Burke Engineering to continue MS4 work. Zach provided information on the Future 3- Safe Streets for All Grant and what the grant and work consists of. (For more information we had a story posted earlier this week that goes into detail on what this cohort is and their goals.) Zach provided an update on the Washington St project by saying that the intersection was opened prior to this last weekend allowing northbound and southbound traffic, the road still needs paved and will be done soon. Zach emphasized that the businesses on the square are OPEN and encouraged everyone to continue to shop at those stores. Zach said that the Rebekah Park Trails are moving along on schedule with a completion goal of prior to the June 6th concert.
The board approved claims.
Mayor Marsh spotlighted that Zach Wirrig received the 2025 Recognition of Excellence for his contributions in the development, coordination, and implementation of the MS4 Stormwater General Permit.
