Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES April 15, 2014 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Dawn Ross, Norm Childress and 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 Mr. Childress moved for approval of the minutes from the April 8, 2014 regular meeting. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. OLD BUSINESS Professional Services Agreement with American Structurepoint (Tabled 04/08/2014) President Henriott stated that this item will be removed from the table and agenda. Mr. Shriner moved for removal. Mrs. Ross seconded. Removed. NEW BUSINESS Engineering Permission to Advertise-2014 CDBG Sidewalk Replacement Project Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Permission to Advertise the 2014 CDBG Sidewalk Replacement Project. The publications are set to run on April 25th and May 2nd, 2014 with a bid opening date of May 13, 2014. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Community Development Agreement between the Lafayette Housing Consortium and Lafayette Housing Authority 2013-2014 Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program Aimee Jacobsen, Community Development Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Lafayette Housing Authority 2013-2014 Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program in the amount of $50,000.00. This agreement will provide rent assistance to low-income families on the Section 8 waiting list and enables the Housing Authority to provide 12 months of assistance for up to 10 additional families through the end of 2015. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety April 15, 2014 Page 2 Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2012-2013 Project #1 17th Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2012-2013 Project #1 17th Street, Lafayette, Indiana in the amount of $130,000.00. Habitat is doing 5 projects with their 2013 finding award with 1 renovation on North 17th Street and 4 new construction, Energy Star certified homes. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2012-2013 Project #2 Underwood Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2012-2013 Project #2 Underwood, Lafayette, Indiana in the amount of $26,000.00. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2012-2013 Project #3 Charles Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2012-2013 Project #3 Charles, Lafayette, Indiana in the amount of $26,000.00. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2012-2013 Project #4 Attica Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2012-2013 Project #4 Attica, Stockwell, Indiana in the amount of $26,000.00. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2012-2013 Project #5 Attica Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2012-2013 Project #5 Attica, Stockwell, Indiana in the amount of $26,000.00. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $2,398,566.03. President Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Special Event Request-Beers Across the Wabash Ken McCammon, Friends of Downtown Representative, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Event Street Closure Request for Beers Across the Wabash to be held on August 23, 2014 from 8:00am-8:00pm at Riehle Plaza and adjoining parking lot. Mr. McCammon also requested the use of Board of Public Works and Safety April 15, 2014 Page 3 a hose running from the depot for fresh water and requested that the fountain be shut off so they are able to place a tent over that area for the event. These requests were not part of the original request but were approved as part of the overall request. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Event Street Closure Request-Mosey Down Main Street Mr. McCammon presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Event Street Closure Request for Mosey Down Main Street to be held on May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9 and August 30, 2014 from 4:00pm-1:00am. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Time: 9:11 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.