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Portland board signs off on construction pay applications, maintenance contracts and routine purchases
Summary
On Aug. 7 the board approved final pay applications and change orders for Brooks Construction totaling more than $800,000, awarded street‑sweeping and animal control agreements, and approved vehicle and water‑tower maintenance quotes.
The Portland Board of Public Works and Safety approved several infrastructure payments, contracts and routine purchases during its Aug. 7 meeting.
Brooks Construction: The board approved change order #1 for CCMG 2024‑2, recording a decrease of $10,347.35, and authorized final Pay Application #1 in the amount of $721,310.65. For CCMG 2025‑1 the board approved a change order decreasing contract value by $6,257.15 and a final Pay Application #1 for $87,286.85. Motions were made by Jerry Leonhard and seconded by Steve McIntosh; the chair was recorded voting 'aye.'
Agreements and purchases: the board approved a 2026 Animal Control Agreement with the Jay County Humane Society for $48,180 and an INDOT street‑sweeping agreement (July 2025–June 2029) at $2,304 per year, which requires sweeping at least 6.4 curb miles twice annually. The board approved sewer tap applications for 207 Penn Street and 1110 North Bew Hawkins Street.
Fleet and maintenance: Wastewater Superintendent Brad Dues presented truck quotes; the board approved a purchase from Moser Motors (Berne) for $30,115 for a 2025 F‑150. The board also approved a $20,042.94 quote from Leary Construction to repair and clean the Tyson water tower (inside and outside). Each item passed on motions by Leonhard with McIntosh seconding; the chair was recorded voting 'aye.'
Why it matters: the pay applications settle construction contracts, affecting final project accounting; the agreements and purchases fund routine maintenance and service levels for public infrastructure.
The minutes do not provide a full roll‑call vote for each motion; only the chair's 'aye' is consistently recorded.
