Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · June 4, 2013
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
June 4, 2013
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the
Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Norm Childress and
Dawn Ross. Absent: Ron Shriner
Ed Chosnek, 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 May 28, 2013 regular meeting. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
BID OPENING
All Structure Demolition located at 1329 Central Street
This being the time set to open bids for the All Structure Demolition located at 1329 Central Street the
following bids were received and opened:
American Enterprises
West Lafayette, Indiana
Base Bid: $12,000.00
Yardberry Landscape Excavating
Anderson, Indiana
Base Bid: $21,000.00
Denney Companies
Plainfield, Indiana
Base Bid: $9,670.00
Mrs. Murray moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
QUOTE OPENING
Veterans Memorial Parkway and Wabash National Signal
This being the time set to open quotes for the Veterans Memorial Parkway and Wabash National Signal
the following quotes were received and opened:
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James Drew Corporation
Indianapolis, Indiana
Quote: $106,547.50
Morphey Construction Inc
Indianapolis, Indiana
Quote: $114,786.00
Michiana Contracting Inc
Plymouth, Indiana
Quote: $107,401.25
Hawk Enterprises, Inc
Crown Point, Indiana
Quote: $112,711.75
The Hoosier Company, Inc
Indianapolis, Indiana
Quote: $102,500.00
Mrs. Ross moved to take the quotes under advisement for further review. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Recommendation for Award-2013 Installation of Pavement Markings
Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Recommendation for Award of the 2013 Installation of Pavement Markings with Indiana Traffic Services
LLC in the amount of $83,003.80. Mrs. Leshney noted that this is a unit price bid based on estimated
quantities. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Contract-2013 Installation of Pavement Markings
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the 2013 Installation
of Pavement Markings with Indiana Traffic Services LLC in the amount of $83,003.80. Mrs. Leshney
noted that this is a unit price bid based on estimated quantities. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs.
Murray seconded. Passed.
Notice to Proceed-2013 Installation of Pavement Markings
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the 2013
Installation of Pavement Markings. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
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Recommendation for Award-All Structure Demolition located at 613 S. 15th Street
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Recommendation for Award for the
All Structure Demolition located at 613 S. 15th Street with American Enterprises in the amount of
$7,000.00. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
Contract- All Structure Demolition located at 613 S. 15th Street
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the All Structure
Demolition located at 613 S. 15th Street. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Notice to Proceed- All Structure Demolition located at 613 S. 15th Street
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the All
Structure Demolition located at 613 S. 15th Street. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded.
Passed.
Certificate of Completion-Curb Replacement on Park Avenue
Beth Fizel, Engineering, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Certificate of
Completion for the Curb Replacement on Park Avenue with Dixon Construction. Mrs. Ross moved for
approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
Legal Counsel
Resolution 02-2013 A Resolution Authorizing Interlocal Agreement with Houston-Galveston Area
Council
Mr. Chosnek presented to the Board and recommended approval of Resolution 02-2013 A Resolution
Authorizing Interlocal Agreement with Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) for a street sweeper.
Mr. Chosnek stated that the interlocal agreement would allow the City of Lafayette to save significant
funds. Rick Morrissey, Purchasing Manager, stated that Mr. Chosnek’s office reviewed the agreement
found there would be a potential savings based on the history that Mr. Morrissey provided from other
cities and towns in the State of Indiana that are a part of the HGAC. Mr. Chosnek stated that this
agreement opens up an additional co-operative for the City of Lafayette to purchase through at no cost to
the city. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Water Pollution Control
Final Completion-Pearl River CSO Project-Cincinnati Street Tunnel Extension
Brad Talley, Water Pollution Control Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval
of a Final Completion for the Pearl River CSO-Cincinnati Street Tunnel Extension. The contractor has
completed all work and the final completion date is May 1, 2013. The final contract is in the amount of
$1,060,006.91. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
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Release of Retainage-Pearl River CSO Project-Cincinnati Street Tunnel Extension
Mr. Talley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Retainage for the Pearl
River CSO Project-Cincinnati Street Tunnel Extension. The final retainage release for this project is in the
amount of $20,000.00. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Final Affidavit and Waiver of Lien-Pearl River CSO Project-Cincinnati Street Tunnel Extension
Mr. Talley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Final Affidavit and Waiver of Lien for
Pearl River CSO Project for Cincinnati Street Tunnel Extension. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs.
Ross seconded. Passed.
Police Department
2013 Byrne Local Law Enforcement Assistance Grant
Lieutenant Brad Bishop, Police Department, presented to the Board a public notice for the 2013 Byrne
Local Law Enforcement Assistance Grant. Mr. Henriott stated that there is no action required from the
Board. The Police Department is required to make a public notice/announcement regarding their
application for the grant in the amount of $35,000.00.
CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $3,251,144.68. President
Henriott asked if there were any further questions other than the ones that were asked and answered in
caucus, there were none. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Special Event Request-Dancing in the Streets
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for
Dancing in the Streets to be held on July 19-21, 2013 from 8:00am-12:00midnight. Mrs. Ross moved for
approval. Mr. Childress seconded. President Henriott stated that the “Good Neighbor Letter” box was not
checked on the application. Mr. Childress moved for conditional approval pending the issuance of the
“Good Neighbor Letter”. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
Event Street Closure Request-Hannafest
President Henriott stated that this item will be tabled due to whether the “Good Neighbor Letter” was sent
out or not. Mr. Childress moved to table this item pending amended procedures of application. Mrs.
Murray seconded. Tabled.
Time: 9:25 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Gary Henriott s/s
President
ATTEST: Mindy Miller s/s
Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk
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Minutes written by Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk
*A digital audio recording of this meeting is available in the Lafayette City Clerk’s Office.
Ordinance Violations Bureau
From the Office of the Engineer: 1st Letter Summary (274 issued) 2nd Letter Summary (1 issued) and
Ticket Summary (47 issued) from the Ordinance Violations Bureau for the month of May 2013.
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