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Logansport board approves $225,824.89 in claims, two contracts and a new firefighter hire
Summary
At its Feb. 25 meeting, the Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety approved $225,824.89 in claims, authorized grant-administration and irrigation-service contracts, accepted department reports, and approved the hire of a firefighter effective March 2, 2026.
LOGANSPORT — The Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety on Feb. 25 approved a series of routine but consequential items, including $225,824.89 in claims, two vendor contracts and a new full-time firefighter.
Mayor Chris Martin opened the regular session and led the board through roll call and the consent items. The board approved the minutes of the Feb. 18 meeting and then voted to approve claims totaling $225,824.89. The claims packet included $210,828.54 in general claims, a reissued claim of $6,751.67, a $650 TIF combined claim, $2,679.68 in TIF discretionary claims and a $4,915 grant claim.
The board next considered contracts and agreements. Dave Morris of NCIRPC described the grant-administration agreement as a standard contract for grant work and said he had "run it through Kelly, and everything's in order." The board voted to approve grant-administration services with NCIRPC.
The board also approved a three-year Rain Bird Plus global service plan for the Daikin Golf Course. Jan, who presented the item, said, "This is for Daikin Golf Course. It's our software that runs our, irrigation services." A board member asked whether the item covered software or equipment; the presenter clarified it was a contract for the service.
Department reports were accepted. Bob presented the Mount Hope Cemetery monthly report for January 2026, saying the cemetery had completed 15 burials in January — "13 traditional burials and 2 cremation burials" — worked four of five Saturdays and logged 682 miles of travel. The board voted to accept the report.
On personnel business, Chief Miller requested approval to hire Cade Bridal as a full-time firefighter, reporting that Bridal is a 2015 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School, has worked for the town of Winamac as a wastewater operator, and holds Indiana certifications in Firefighter I and II, hazmat awareness and operations, and technical rescue awareness. Chief Miller said Bridal "has passed all mandatory screenings as required by MPERS," and the pension board recommended the hire with a proposed start date of March 2, 2026. The board voted to approve the hire.
Code enforcement presented its weekly report. Randy reported 14 trash notices were sent, 33 properties were cleared, 84 inspections were performed and five citations issued; vehicle tagging was limited, with three vehicles cleared and four remaining pending. The board approved the weekly report.
The board briefly mentioned "ADA section 504 compliance or concerns" under miscellaneous business but did not provide further detail. Mayor Martin said the swearing-in for the new hire would occur after adjournment. The board then moved to adjourn.
Votes at a glance - Minutes (Feb. 18, 2026): Approved (Jacob Palmasel: Yes; Levi Jones: Yes; Chris Martin: Yes) - Claims totaling $225,824.89: Approved (Yes votes recorded from Jacob Palmasel, Levi Jones, Chris Martin) - NCIRPC grant administration services: Approved (unanimous) - Rain Bird Plus 3-year service plan: Approved (unanimous) - Mount Hope Cemetery monthly report (Jan. 2026): Accepted (unanimous) - Fire department new-hire (Cade Bridal): Approved (unanimous) - Code enforcement weekly report: Accepted (unanimous) - Adjournment: Approved (unanimous)
What’s next The meeting record notes the swearing-in for the new hire will take place after adjournment; no further public hearings or deadlines were scheduled during the session.
