Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES February 21, 2012 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Norm Childress and Tilara McDonald-Treece. Absent: Ron Shriner Jacque Chosnek, 1st Deputy City Attorney, was also present. President Henriott called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given to the flag of our Country. MINUTES Mr. Childress moved for approval of the minutes from the February 14, 2012 regular meeting. Mrs. McDonald-Treece seconded. Passed. OLD BUSINESS Event Street Closure Request-OUTfest ’12 (Tabled 2/14/2012) President Henriott stated that this item will remain tabled. NEW BUSINESS Purchasing Recommendation for Award-2012 Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Bisulfite and Hydrochloric Acid Rick Morrissey, Purchasing Manager, presented to the Board and recommended approval of the 2012 Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Bisulfite and Hydrochloric Acid to Brenntag Mid-South. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Declaration of Worthless Property-Police Department Mr. Morrissey presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Worthless Property for the Police Department. The worthless property includes: 28 Rear Seats and accessories (seats are cracked) 16 Dividers and accessories (obsolete) 11 Center consoles (unusable and broken) 13 Car Cams (obsolete) Make: Kustom Signals, Model: Digital Eye Witness Mrs. McDonald-Treece moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety February 21, 2012 Page 2 Declaration of Surplus Property-Police Department Mr. Morrissey presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property for the Police Department. The surplus property includes 25 light bars deemed obsolete. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. McDonald-Treece seconded. Passed. Declaration of Surplus Property-Street Department Mr. Morrissey presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property for the Street Department. The surplus property includes an AT&T Nokia Flip Phone. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Engineering Contract with INDOT for Local Safety Project: Intersection Improvement Jenny Miller, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract with INDOT for a Local Safety Project: Intersection Improvement at 4th Street and Columbia Street along with the 4th Street and South Street location. The work will be done in house by the monies for the equipment is being done on a force account through INDOT. The agreement is in the amount of $8,897.00 with $8,073.00 of that being federal aid. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs. McDonald- Treece seconded. Passed. Proposal for Professional Engineering Services Development Plan Review Services with Christopher B. Burke Engineering Dave Griffee, Engineering Office, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Proposal for Professional Engineering Services Development Plan Review Services with Christopher B. Burke Engineering. The contract will replace an existing contract that has been in place since June 2005. The new contract includes changes to the hourly rates. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. McDonald- Treece seconded. Passed. Water Pollution Control General Industrial User Permit-Transport Service Company Angela Andrews, Water Pollution Control Department, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a General industrial User Permit with Transport Service Company. This is a 4-year permit renewal and is permitted with the pre-treatment program. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $445,275.46. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety February 21, 2012 Page 3 MISCELLANTOUS Special Event Request-Fout Wedding Reception President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the Fout Wedding Reception to be held the Big 4 Depot on May 5, 2012 from 7:00am to 12:00midnight. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs. McDonald-Treece seconded. Passed. Special Event Request-Amazing Race Lafayette/West Lafayette President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the Amazing Race Lafayette/West Lafayette at Riehle Plaza, Big 4 Depot and the John T. Meyer Bridge on April 28, 2012 from 6:00am to 10:00pm. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. McDonald-Treece seconded. Passed. Taxicab Permit Chief Roush presented to the Board and recommended approval of two taxicab permits for Robert D. Verbryck and Roger Mettes. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs. McDonald-Treece seconded. Passed. Chief Roush announced that the Lafayette Police Department (LPD) recognizes individuals that volunteer for the LPD. Greg Pierce, who has worked for Fleet Maintenance for 34 years, was given a patch and a certificate of appreciation for his work with the LPD’s 1969 Harley Davidson historical motorcycle. Mr. Pierce has given his time, effort and money for the project. PUBLIC COMMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Henriott stated the meeting was adjourned. Time: 9:10 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Gary Henriott s/s President ATTEST: Mindy Miller s/s Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk Minutes written by Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk *A digital audio recording of this meeting is available in the Lafayette City Clerk’s Office. Board of Public Works and Safety February 21, 2012 Page 4 The Engineering Office issued the following Building Permits for the week ending February 17, 2012. Board of Public Works and Safety February 21, 2012 Page 5