Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · August 27, 2013
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
August 27, 2013
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.
in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Norm
Childress, Ron Shriner and Dawn Ross.
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 August 20, 2013 regular meeting. Mrs. Murray
seconded. Passed.
BID OPENING
Enterprise Resource Planning System
This being the time set to open proposals for the Enterprise Resource Planning System the following
proposals were received and opened:
BS & A Software
Bath, MI
Tyler Technologies
Yarmouth, ME
New World Systems
Troy, MI
Quintel Management Consultants & SAP
Greenwood Village, CO
Mrs. Murray moved to take the proposals under advisement for further review. Mrs. Ross seconded.
Passed.
Twyckenham Blvd & Poland Hill Road Roundabout
This being the time set to open bids for the Twyckenham Blvd & Poland Hill Road Roundabout the
following bids were received and opened:
Rieth-Riley Construction
Lafayette, Indiana
Base Bid #1: $1,299,828.00
Base Bid #2: $1,670,374.00
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Milestone Contractors
Lafayette, Indiana
Base Bid #1: $1,105,183.50
Base Bid #2: $1,416,702.50
Mr. Childress moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mrs. Murray seconded.
Passed.
BID UNDER ADVISEMENT
Union Street Drainage Project
President Henriott stated that this item will remain under advisement.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Recommendation for Award-2013 Union Street Resurfacing Project
Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Recommendation for Award for the 2013 Union Street Resurfacing Project with the apparent lowest
bidder Rieth-Riley Construction in the amount of $849,515.91. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr.
Shriner seconded. Passed.
Contract-2013 Union Street Resurfacing Project
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the 2013 Union Street
Resurfacing Project is Rieth-Riley Construction in the amount of $849,515.91. Mr. Shriner moved for
approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Notice to Proceed-2013 Union Street Resurfacing Project
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the 2013
Union Street Resurfacing Project to begin today. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded.
Passed.
Community Development
Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Lafayette Transitional Housing Center, Inc. for Supportive
Services Program in Lafayette 2013
Jennie Peterson, Community Development, presented to the Board and recommended approval of an
Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Lafayette Transitional Housing Center, Inc. for Supportive
Services Program in Lafayette 2013 in the amount of $11,135.00. Mr. Childress moved for approval as
amended with the corrected Exhibit A. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. President Henriott abstained.
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Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Lafayette Urban Ministry for Emergency Homeless Shelter
in Lafayette 2013
Ms. Peterson presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between the City of
Lafayette and Lafayette Urban Ministry for Emergency Homeless Shelter in Lafayette 2013 in the amount
of $15,795.00. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. President Henriott
abstained.
Economic Development
Contract Extension with Jason Tennenhouse for MatchBOX LLC
President Henriott stated that this item will be tabled. Mr. Childress moved to table this item. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Tabled.
CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $3,672,562.33. President
Henriott asked if there were any further questions other than the ones that were asked and answered in
caucus, there were none. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Special Event Request-Hunger Action Month Food Drive
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Hunger Action Month Food Drive to be held on September 4, 2013 from 7:00am-7:00pm at Riehle Plaza.
Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Special Event Request-YWCA Women’s Cancer Program Bridge Lighting
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
YWCA Women’s Cancer Program Bridge Lighting to be held on October 1, 2013 from 5:00pm-7:00pm
at the John T. Meyer Bridge. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Event Street Closure Request-Light the Night Walk
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Event Street Closure Request
for the Light the Night Walk to be held on September 19, 2013 from 7:00pm-9:00pm beginning at Riehle
Plaza and surrounding area. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Event Street Closure Request-Sanctuary Neighborhood Block Party
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Event Street Closure Request
for the Sanctuary Neighborhood Block Party to be held on September 22, 2013 from 4:00pm-7:00pm in
the Sanctuary Neighborhood. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. Paul
House, Sanctuary Neighborhood, invited all the Board members to the event.
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Taxi Cab Permit
Dave Payne, Deputy Police Chief, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Taxi Cab
Permit for Rodney Hester. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Time: 9:14 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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