Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES June 11, 2013 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Cindy Murray, Norm Childress, Ron Shriner and Dawn Ross. Absent: Gary Henriott Jacque Chosnek, 1st Deputy City Attorney, was also present. Mrs. Murray 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 June 4, 2013 regular meeting. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. BIDS UNDER ADVISEMENT All Structure Demolition located at 1329 Central Street Mrs. Murray stated that this item will remain under advisement. OLD BUSINESS Event Street Closure Request-Hannafest (Tabled 6/04/2013) Mr. Childress moved to remove this item from the table. Mrs. Ross seconded. Removed. Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Event Street Closure Request for Hannafest to be held on September 2, 2013 from 6:00am-6:00pm. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. NEW BUSINESS Engineering Recommendation for Award-Veterans Memorial Parkway and Wabash National Signal Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Recommendation for Award for Veterans Memorial Parkway and Wabash National Signal to The Hoosier Company in the amount of $102,500.00. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety June 11, 2013 Page 2 Community Development Release of Mortgage-613 Alabama Street, Lafayette Indiana Valerie Oakley, Community Development, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Mortgage for 613 Alabama Street, Lafayette Indiana. The period of affordability has expired on this property. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. Release of Covenant for Deed Restrictions-613 Alabama Street, Lafayette Indiana Mrs. Oakley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Covenant for Deed Restrictions for 613 Alabama Street, Lafayette Indiana. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. Release of Mortgage-715 North Street, Lafayette Indiana Mrs. Oakley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Mortgage for 715 North Street, Lafayette Indiana. This property was sold and the balance was paid off. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. Release of Covenant for Deed Restrictions-715 North Street, Lafayette Indiana Mrs. Oakley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Covenant for Deed Restrictions for 715 North Street, Lafayette Indiana. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Paula King, Controller’s Office, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $508,059.46. Mrs. Murray asked if there were any further questions other than the ones that were asked and answered in caucus, there were none. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Banner Request-Hunger Hike Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Banner Request for Hunger Hike. The banner is to be hung on Main Street from September 10, 2013 through September 17, 2013. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Special Event Request-Carter/Crystal Wedding Ceremony Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the Carter/Crystal Wedding Ceremony to be held on August 17, 2013 from 5:30pm-7:00pm at Riehle Plaza. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety June 11, 2013 Page 3 Special Event Request-Bolin/McCormack Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the Bolin/McCormack Wedding Rehearsal Dinner to be held on July 12, 2013 from 7:00am-12:00midnight at the Big 4 Depot-Community Room. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. ANNOUNCEMENTS Brad Talley, Water Pollution Control Superintendent, announced that each year the State Wastewater Association holds a statewide competition for bio solids, safety, operations and maintenance, collection systems and laboratory. The wastewater team from Lafayette earned 2nd place in this year’s competition. The members of the team are Bill Moore, Pete Corbin III, Scott Robinson and Dale Chumley. Mr. Talley also announced that during a recent audit from the State of Indiana on the Stormwater Program, the partnership received a couple of recognitions. Angela Andrews, Water Pollution Control, stated that the City of Lafayette Water Pollution Control attended the annual Municipal Separate Sewer System Program. Several communities were at the event where the City of Lafayette was recognized for efforts in education along with elicit discharge detection and elimination program where they went over above and beyond what is required in their permits. Time: 9:13 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Cindy Murray s/s President Pro-Tem ATTEST: Mindy Miller s/s Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk Minutes written by Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk Board of Public Works and Safety June 11, 2013 Page 4 *A digital audio recording of this meeting is available in the Lafayette City Clerk’s Office. Board of Public Works and Safety June 11, 2013 Page 5