Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES November 20, 2012 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Cindy Murray, Gary Henriott, Ron Shriner, Tilara McDonald-Treece and Norm Childress. 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 Mrs. Murray moved for approval of the minutes from the November 13, 2012 regular meeting. Mrs. McDonald-Treece seconded. Passed. BID UNDER ADVISEMENT Triple Combination Pumper Fire Apparatus President Henriott stated that this item will remain under advisement. NEW BUSINESS Engineering Permission to Advertise-All Structures Demolition located at 214 Ellsworth, 1311 Morton Street and 3332 Brady Lane Jenny Miller, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Permission to Advertise the All Structures Demolition located at 214 Ellsworth, 1311 Morton Street and 3332 Brady Lane. The advertisement is scheduled to be published on November 30 & December 7, 2012 with the bid opening on December 18, 2012. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Community Development Release of Covenant for Deed Restrictions-148 Wise, Lafayette Indiana Aimee Jacobsen, Community Development Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Covenant for Deed Restrictions for 148 Wise, Lafayette Indiana. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. McDonald-Treece seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $2,434,808.26. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. McDonald-Treece seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety November 20, 2012 Page 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS Proclamation-Small Business Saturday The Mayor read the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, the government of the City of Lafayette believes that small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the glue that holds communities together; according to the United States Small Business Administration, there are currently 28 million small businesses in the United States, they represent more than 99 percent of American companies, create two-thirds of the net new jobs, and generate half of private gross domestic product; and Whereas, small businesses employ ½ of the employees in the private sector in the United States; and WHEREAS, 93% of US consumers believe it’s important to support the local small businesses that they value in their community and 89% agree that locally-owned, independent businesses contribute positively through taxes and jobs; and WHEREAS, Lafayette, Indiana supports our local businesses that create jobs, boost our local economy and preserve our neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, advocacy groups and public and private organizations across the country have endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tony Roswarski, Mayor of the City of Lafayette, Indiana, do hereby proclaim, November 24, 2012, as: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY And urge the residents of our community, and communities across the country, to support small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year. Time: 9:07 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 Board of Public Works and Safety November 20, 2012 Page 3 *A digital audio recording of this meeting is available in the Lafayette City Clerk’s Office.