Jason Orr

The meeting encompassed two sessions: the Chandler Municipal Authority and the Chandler City Council. During the Authority session, the council discussed financial claims and approved various invoices related to the Reed Park project and EML Park project, including pay applications for construction contractors. There was also discussion regarding a water treatment facility expansion, which was tabled, and a proposed agreement with the Iowa Tribe, also tabled. During the City Council session, a citizen raised concerns regarding heavy truck traffic causing damage to private property and signage near Second Street, requesting the installation of signage to prevent large trucks from turning onto that route.

The agenda for the regular meeting includes consideration and possible action on several items. Key discussion points involve approving Five Tool Management to apply for the Department of Interior Slip-On Tanker Unit Grant for the Chandler Fire Department, and action on the FY2026 Build Road Grant. The Board will also address the final acceptance of the Construct Perimeter Fencing Project, associated payments to Lohmann Fencing and LBR Inc., and an amendment from LBR Inc. Other items include updates on grants, project updates, and consideration for the Mowing Contract for 2026, Hangar Construction, and Land Lease.

The regular meeting addressed several items under the consent agenda, including the ratification of claims paid in November 2025 totaling $267,939.14, approval of financial reports, and approval of several invoices from Kimley-Horn and HCGC, LLC related to the Read Park Project, which are to be paid from the CMA Cap Fund. The authority also adopted Resolution 2025-10 establishing meeting dates for 2026. In new business, the authority considered and rejected a contract amendment with SRB Engineering concerning engineering services for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project, agreeing to no additional money at that time. Furthermore, a Financial Commitment Letter from the Iowa Tribe related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project was accepted. The Public Works Director presented a time capsule scheduled to be opened at the next meeting on January 13, 2026.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the consent agenda, which included the ratification of claims paid in November, financial reports, departmental reports, and the adoption of Resolution 2025-11 establishing meeting dates for 2026. The council also unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-04 to rezone the property at 115 W 3rd Street from R-2 to C-2, declaring it an emergency. Council then considered and approved the installation of "Truck Prohibited" signs at the intersections of 2nd and Manvel Avenue and 3rd and Manvel Avenue. Following this, the council entered into and exited executive session to discuss confidential litigation matters with legal counsel. No action was taken regarding the executive session discussions.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and the pledge of allegiance. Key agenda items involved the consent agenda, which included the approval of minutes from the November 18, 2025, meeting, ratification of claims paid in November, and approval of financial reports and invoices related to the Reed Park project from Kimley Horn and HCGC LLC. A significant discussion focused on Resolution 2025-10 regarding the establishment of 2026 meeting dates. The body also considered a contract amendment with SRB Engineering for the water treatment plant expansion project, amounting to $268,900. Council members expressed strong reservations regarding the justification for these additional fees, noting that the original scope of work for the project had not changed and that other professionals deemed the claim unwarranted. The consensus leaned toward rejecting the amendment while maintaining adherence to the original contractual agreement, although some consideration was given to potentially compensating for value engineering work performed.