Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · September 10, 2013
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
September 10, 2013
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, September 10, 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. Shriner moved for approval of the minutes from the September 3, 2013 regular meeting. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
BID OPENING
Utility Emergency Repairs Program 2013-2014
This being the time set to open bids for the Utility Emergency Repairs Program 2013-2014 the following
bids were received and opened:
Atlas Excavating
West Lafayette, Indiana
Bowen Engineering
Indianapolis, Indiana
Milestone Contractors
Lafayette, Indiana
Mrs. Ross moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
BID UNDER ADVISEMENT
Enterprise Resource Planning System
Mrs. Murray stated that this item will remain under advisement.
NEW BUSINESS
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Engineering
Amendment #1-Elmwood & 27th Street Phase III Sewer Separation Project
Brad Talley, Water Pollution Control Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval
of Amendment #1 for the Elmwood & 27th Street Phase III Sewer Separation Project construction phase.
Marty Wessler, Wessler Engineering, stated that the amendment is for the continuation of services for an
inspector/construction inspection. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Supplement #1-2012 CDBG Sidewalk Replacement Project Hedgewood
Beth Fizel, Engineering, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Supplement #1 for the
2012 CDBG Sidewalk Replacement Project for Hedgewood. The supplement is to add Alternate #1 to
Dixon Construction’s contract. Alternate #1 is in the amount of $74,156.50 which brings the revised
contract amount to $329,486.80 with a new completion date of December 1, 2013. Mrs. Ross moved for
approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
LPA Supplement #3 with TBird Design for S. 18th Street Road Expansion between VMP and 430 South
Ms. Fizel presented to the Board and recommended approval of an LPA Supplement #3 with TBird
Design for S. 18th Street Road Expansion between VMP and 430 South. This supplement increases the
contract from $749,200.00 to $846,080.00 which is an increase of $96,880.00. The proposed work
includes construction of two additional lanes to this section of road, with sidewalk, trail, and
miscellaneous related work. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Contract with INDOT for S. 18th Street Road Reconstruction
Mrs. Fizel presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract with INDOT for S. 18th Street
Road Reconstruction. This contract is for the construction funds which includes the City of Lafayette’s
80% of federal funds. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Subdivision Variance-Market Square Center
Joe Bumbleburg, Representing the Petitioner, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Subdivision Variance for Market Square Center. Mr. Bumbleburg stated that this request will facilitate the
development and upgrade of Market Square Center. The first request includes a variance to waive the
required dedication of an additional 10-ft of right-of-way along Elmwood Avenue frontage for proposed
Lot 2, as required by USO Section 5.3.3-b and the second request includes a variance to waive the
required installation of sidewalks along the entire Elmwood Avenue frontage, being the frontage for
proposed Lots 1 and 2, as required by USO Section 5.7-1-a. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed
development for the various lots. Mr. Shriner moved for approval of Variance #1. Mrs. Ross seconded.
Passed. Mr. Shriner moved for approval of Variance #2. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
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Community Development
CDBG Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Mental Health America of Tippecanoe County, Inc.
for MHA Day Shelter and Supportive Housing 2013
Jennie Peterson, Community Development, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
CDBG Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Mental Health America of Tippecanoe County, Inc
for MHA Day Shelter and Supportive Housing 2013. This year’s social service allocation is in the amount
of $7,135.00. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
CDBG Agreement between the City of Lafayette and YWCA Greater Lafayette, Inc. Handicap Ramp
Project
Ms. Peterson presented to the Board and recommended approval of a CDBG Agreement between the City
of Lafayette and YWCA Greater Lafayette, IN Handicap Ramp Project. This agreement is for a public
facility improvement project in the amount of $17,500.00 for an ADA accessible ramp, lighting, a rail and
push buttons. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Purchasing
Declaration of Surplus Property-Information Technology
Rick Morrissey, Purchasing Manager, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration
of Surplus Property for Information Technology for the following items:
Router Cisco JMX0608K1QA 7/12/2013
Switch Dell 8KP5631 7/12/2013
Switch Dell BR3KL21 7/12/2013
Switch Cabeltron 99340100710C 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com AA/YQEW7YJD20B60 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com CD/YDVD83K10DFB5 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com CD/YDVD83K10DF71 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com CB/YDVD7WJCF8593 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com AB/YQDW81K0F44E3 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com AA/YQEW7YJD20D91 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com CD/YDVD83K10E21B 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com DR/YDVD81K0F5AFA 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com 0301/YDVD7HJ114CFE 7/12/2013
Hub 3Com 0200/7P1F184557 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com 0100/LV3G330019757 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com 0200/YUBW710014731 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com 0200/YUBW7A0016030 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com 0301/YDVD7HJ114C86 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com 0301/YDVD7HJ11A0AC 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com AA/YQEW7YJD20B9B 7/12/2013
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Switch Dell TW-03N358-70420-2CG-001G 7/12/2013
Switch Dell TW-03N359-70420-3A3-002H 7/12/2013
Switch Cisco FHK0639W0FM 7/12/2013
Switch 3Com 7MMV6F18478 7/12/2013
Switch SMC T125200089 7/12/2013
Switch Dell TW-03N358-70420-35D-000F 7/12/2013
Mr. Morrissey stated that the items will be sold on propertyroom.com along with interested parties. Mr.
Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Water Works
Contract with Frakes Engineering for SCADA System
Kerry Smith, Water Works Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Contract with Frakes Engineering for the SCADA System for the Build Phase and Replacement of the
new SCADA system. The contract is not-to-exceed $241,635.00. Mr. Smith gave the board a brief
description of how the SCADA system works. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded.
Passed.
CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $2,240,825.01. Mrs.
Murray 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. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Event Street Closure Request-Renaissance Building Garage Sale for United Way
Kelley Henriott, Henriott Group, presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Event Street
Closure Request for the Renaissance Building Garage Sale for United Way to be held on September 21,
2013 from 6:00am-2:00pm on Main Street between 2nd & 3rd Streets. Mr. Shriner moved for approval.
Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Time: 9:23 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
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*A digital audio recording of this meeting is available in the Lafayette City Clerk’s Office.
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