Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · July 16, 2013
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
July 16, 2013
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, July 16, 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
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 July 9, 2013 regular meeting. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
BIDS UNDER ADVISEMENT
All Structure Demolition located at 1329 Central Street
Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, stated that the owner of the property has moved forward in the
renovation/remodeling and continuing to make progress. Mrs. Leshney recommended rejecting all bids.
Mrs. Leshney stated that if progress came to a halt the City of Lafayette would come back and rebid that
project. Mr. Childress moved for approval of rejecting all bids. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Agreement with Wessler Engineering for Elmwood & 27th Street Phase III Sewer Separation Project
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of an engineering Agreement with
Wessler Engineering for Elmwood & 27th Street Phase III Sewer Separation Project. Marty Wessler,
Wessler Engineering Representative, stated that the agreement is to replace some of the undersized
combined sewer with larger diameter pipe as part of the phase. This agreement will also include rain
gardens at Vinton School to be able to do green infrastructure and take some of the stormwater flow off
the combined sewer system. The goal is to have the construction completed by the end of 2013. Mrs.
Murray moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Change Order #2-Durkees Run Interceptor & Earl Avenue Reconstruction Phase 2A
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of Change Order #2 for the Durkees
Run Interceptor & Earl Avenue Reconstruction Phase 2A in the amount of $58,700.00 with Bowen
Engineering. This change order allows them to order the larger diameter piping because there is lead time
involved. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
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Addendum #2-Agreement for Utility Service for Park 350 Subdivision Portion of Lot 11
Bob Foley, Engineering, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Addendum #2-Agreement
for Utility Service for Park 350 Subdivision Portion of Lot 11. This is the location for the new FedEx
building. Discussion ensued regarding the fees. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded.
Passed.
Addendum #3-Agreement for Utility Service for Lafayette Union Railway Company/Park 350 Subdivision,
Portion of Lot 11
Mr. Foley presented to the Board and recommended approval of Addendum #3-Agreement for Utility
Service for Lafayette Union Railway Company/Park 350 Subdivision, Portion of Lot 11. Mrs. Ross
moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Purchasing
Declaration of Worthless Property-Information Technology
Rick Morrissey, Purchasing Manager, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration
of Worthless Property for Information Technology. The worthless items include the following:
Item Brand Serial #
PC Dell HWPQN11
PC Dell CWPQN11
PC Dell 6WPQN11
Monitor Dell MY-O8R339-47603-2CN-AKJY
Monitor Dell MX-08G152-47605-274-AJNN
Monitor Dell MX-08G152-47605-274-AJN5
Printer HP MY29K1ND2B
UPS Cyber 375SLC48681
UPS APC AB0322143434
Thermal Printer Star Micronics 2400010060600497C
Mr. Morrissey stated that the items will be donated to Winski eRecycling. Mrs. Murray moved for
approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $4,326,258.82. President
Henriott asked if there were any further questions other than the ones that were asked and answered in
caucus, there were none. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Event Street Closure Request-Hands on Trucks
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Event Street Closure Request
for Hands on Trucks to be held on August 24, 20123 from 8:00am-4:00pm at Imagination Station. Mrs.
Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
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Special Event Request-Community Walk Group
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Community Walk Group to be held in July, August, September and October at Riehle Plaza, Big 4 Depot
Community Room and the John T. Meyer Bridge. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded.
Passed.
Time: 9:13 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.
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