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________________________________________________ PUBLIC WORKS Wednesday September 30, 2026 6:30 PM at City Hall 405 Jewel Street MINUTES ________________________________________________ Members Present: Bart Coons, Doug Lee, Joe Ludtke, Jeff Schoenwetter, Dan Wegener, and Mayor Jane Fude Members Absent: Also, Present: The Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm and roll call was taken. Lee/Schoenwetter motioned to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Lee/Wegener motioned to approve the minutes from August 26, 2026. Motion carried. Public/Citizen Comments: None Review, Discuss, and Possibly Approve New Extended Warranty for the Salt/Plow Truck. Motioned by Lee seconded by Wegener to approve total package for $276,186.24. Base truck $259,476.81, hitch $2319.43. Warranty #1 150,000 miles for $8,650.00, warranty #2 100,000 for $5740.00 for a total of $14,390.00. Motion carried 3-0. Forward to Finance. Review, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Removing Two (2) Standup Coolers in the Concession Stand. Joe stated that the (2) units are beyond their useful life and are no longer functioning properly. Wegener motioned and Lee seconded to approve removing the two standup coolers. Motion carried 2-0. Review, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Purchase of Virnig Brush Hog. Joe test drove one in Columbus and was very impressed. Cost from Midstate would be $10,300.00 plus $11,000.00 for the blades. Motioned by Wegener and seconded by Lee to approve purchase. Motion carried 3-0. Forward to Finance. Review, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Purchase of Xmas Decorations. Joe reported that there was $3,433.00 from a donation and that the 420-account had $12,113.78 available for the purchase. The committee would like to see multi-colored lights, need pole decorations for E. Oak Street to Depot Street, Fair Street to Lincoln Street and on Miller Street. Schoenwetter motioned and Lee seconded to approve the purchase of Xmas decorations using the $3,433.00 and supplementing with the 420- account. Motion carried 3-0. Review, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Right-of-Way Ordinance. Discussed and reviewed new ordinance recommended by Boardman and Clark. Wegener motioned and Schoenwetter seconded to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 3-0. Review, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Solution to 404 N. Main Street. Recommend that proper permits be obtained by owner including late fees and all utility charges be assessed and notice given in October so unpaid fees will be put on tax roll. Wegener motioned and Schoenwetter seconded to approve. Motion carried 3-0. Review, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Changes to the DPW Fees on the 2027 City Fee Schedule. Schoenwetter motioned and Lee seconded to approve updated fees as listed below. Motion carried 3-0. • $18.00/yd road gravel • $20.00/yd clear stone • $21.00/yd sand • $40.00/yd topsoil • $50.00 delivery fee Superintendent’s Report was presented. Joe reported that road painting is complete, bulk pickup went well and will be the 3rd Friday in September 2027. Received a $6,845.00 bid total for tuckpointing of the Historical building. Spoke of the city taking over ownership of the Chamber shelter with the stipulation that the Chamber would be able to use it at no cost in the future. Hood was repaired at the Community Center, hoping for a compliance apprpoval. Future Agenda Items Date and time set for the next meeting: will be Wednesday October 28, 2026, at 6:30 pm. Lee motioned and Schoenwetter seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm. Minutes Reported By: Dan Wegener