Board of Works approves claims, elevator contract and transfers retired ambulance to Hines Career Center

The Elwood Board of Works approved routine claims for May 1–31 totaling $1,514,526.99 and several consent‑agenda items at its June 1 meeting.

Madam Clerk presented the claims and answered a councilor’s question about a sanitation line item tied to a tree‑inventory/canopy program that was front‑funded and will be reimbursed through an IDM grant. The board voted to approve the claims after a motion by Mr. Waters and a second by Mr. Crim.

The board also approved an annual elevator service contract after Michael, the contractor representative, explained the firm is state‑certified and submits required documentation to state authorities. The contract was described as an annual maintenance and compliance service to keep the city’s elevator inspected and insured; the board approved the motion by Mrs. Bland with a second by Mr. Crim.

In separate action, the board approved Resolution 2026‑03 to transfer a retired ambulance from the Elwood Fire Department to Hines Career Center; the clerk noted vehicle specifics including VIN and model details required for the intergovernmental transfer. The resolution had been discussed previously and was approved on the motion and second recorded in the meeting.

Members also approved a three‑year renewal for the city’s cloud‑based permitting and code enforcement software, a tabled disbursement request from GN Development pending ERC action, and a street‑sweeping services contract (INDOT will reimburse $13,851). The board adjourned and the City Council convened at 6:30 p.m.

No formal dissent on the consent items was recorded; the actions were presented as routine and approved by voice vote.