(A) The position of Street Commissioner is hereby established. The duties of said position shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) To ensure resident and customer safety through careful management of the town infrastructure, including but not limited to the town streets, sidewalks, parks, storm drains, buildings and properties; to facilitate coordination with and between other departments, to ensure that town roads and streets are safe, clearly marked and free of obstruction(s) ensuring resident and driver safety; to ensure that sidewalks are safe and ADA compliant, to take part in planning for the future paving, storm water, and construction and repair projects, planning and implementing corrective actions or repairs, and snow removal, replacement/maintenance of signage on streets and properties, ensuring storm sewer system is maintained and repaired.
(2) To coordinate manpower, scheduling issues and project priorities to keep the streets and other facilities in a good, safe condition.
(3) Those duties and responsibilities granted to a Utility Superintendent under I.C. 8-1.5-3-5.
(4) Attend monthly Town Council meetings and provide an oral report.
(5) Other duties as assigned by the Town Council.
(B) Should any personal bond be required by the laws of the state for the Street Commissioner for the powers and duties imposed by I.C. 8-1.5-3-5, the premiums of such bond shall be paid in the same manner as those bonds required for other town officials.
(C) The Street Commissioner shall be considered a purchasing agent under § 32.32(D) and have all the powers and authority granted to a purchasing agent.
(Ord. 2023-13, passed 12-5-2023)