Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · June 17, 2014
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
June 17, 2014
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 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 10, 2014 regular meeting. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Recommendation for Award-Overlay of Sagamore Parkway from McCarty Lane to 900’ north of South
Street
Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Recommendation for Award of the Overlay of Sagamore Parkway from McCarty Lane to 900’ north of
South Street with Rieth-Riley Construction in the amount of $724,348.71 for the bid base and all
alternates. Mayor Roswarski spoke about the funding, design and project update for Earl Avenue and
Sagamore Parkway connection. Mayor Roswarski asked for the Boards support on this project. Mrs.
Murray asked if they could use the ‘rainy day’ funds. Mike Jones, Controller, stated that this project will
not need the assistance of the ‘rainy day’ fund. Mr. Jones spoke about bond rating and reserves that the
City of Lafayette has. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Contract-Overlay of Sagamore Parkway from McCarty Lane to 900’ north of South Street
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the Overlay of
Sagamore Parkway from McCarty Lane to 900’ north of South Street with Rieth-riley Construction in the
amount of $724,348.71. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Notice to Proceed-Overlay of Sagamore Parkway from McCarty Lane to 900’ north of South Street
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the Overlay
of Sagamore Parkway from McCarty Lane to 900’ north of South Street with a start date of July 14, 2014.
Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
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Recommendation for Award-All Structure Demolition for 507 S. 1st Street, 1329 Central Street and 63
Rostone Circle
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Recommendation for Award for the
All Structure Demolition for 507 S. 1st Street, 1329 Central Street and 63 Rostone Circle with Yardberry
Landscape in the amount of $29,000.00. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Contract-All Structure Demolition for 507 S. 1st Street, 1329 Central Street and 63 Rostone Circle
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the All Structure
Demolition for 507 S. 1st Street, 1329 Central Street and 63 Rostone Circle with Yardberry Landscape in
the amount of $29,000.00. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Notice to Proceed-All Structure Demolition for 507 S. 1st Street, 1329 Central Street and 63 Rostone
Circle
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the All
Structure Demolition for 507 S. 1st Street, 1329 Central Street and 63 Rostone Circle. Mr. Childress
moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Recommendation for Award-South Tipp Park Concrete Project
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Recommendation of Award for the
South Tipp Park Concrete Project with Milestone Contractors. The proposal was in the amount of
$109,635.00 but after reviewing the scope of work some of the storm sewer work can be completed in-
house which removes $3,900.00. So the recommended contract amount is $105,735.00. Mr. Childress
moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Contract-South Tipp Park Concrete Project
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the South Tipp Park
Concrete Project with Milestone Contractors in the amount of $105,735.00. Mr. Childress moved for
approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Notice to Proceed-South Tipp Park Concrete Project
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the South
Tipp Park Concrete Project. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Contract with INDOT for John T. Myers Bridge and Riehle Plaza Bridge Rehabilitation and Repair
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract with INDOT for the John
T. Myers Bridge and Riehle Plaza Bridge Rehabilitation and Repair that is about to expire. INDOT has
asked the City of Lafayette to redo the contract for another year with a revised contract which is the same
as the previous contract. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
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Contract with KJG Architecture for Riehle Plaza and Big Four Depot
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract with KJG Architecture for
Riehle Plaza and Big Four Depot in the amount of $21,500.00 for Phase I. This contract is identify all the
problems and issues to come up with a program to fix those and costs associated with that. The problems
and issues include pipes bursting due to freezing and areas not insulated under the decking. Mr. Childress
moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Community Development
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement-Perry Brown
Aimee Jacobsen, Community Development Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval
of a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement for Perry Brown. To satisfy the Public Disclosure
Requirements of 24 CFR 570.611 and 24 CFR 92.356, Mrs. Jacobsen read aloud the statements from
HUD for the City of Lafayette to receive the CDBG and HOME fund from the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development. May the record show both statements were read into the record.
Release of Mortgage-2748 Medford Street, Lafayette Indiana
Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Mortgage for 2748
Medford Street, Lafayette Indiana for Laura M. Plantenga. The mortgage has been satisfied. Mr.
Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Release of Covenant for Deed Restrictions-2748 Medford Street
Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Covenant for Deed
Restrictions for 2748 Medford Street, Lafayette Indiana. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $4,337,714.97. Mrs.
Murray asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Childress moved for approval.
Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Special Event Request-Jones Rehearsal Dinner
Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the Jones
Rehearsal Dinner to be held on August 9, 2014 from 5:00pm-11:00pm in the Big 4 Depot Community
Room. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Friends of Downtown
Ken McCammon and Steve Bultinck requested to the Board to change the time frame that the Mosey
Down Main Street is open. Mr. McCammon requested moving the closure time to 3:30pm from 4:00pm
with a stopping time of 11:00pm instead of 12:00midnight. The time change is to help combat issues of
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roving groups of adolescent youth getting into altercations. Mr. McCammon also requested continuing to
close the 9th Street portion to vehicle traffic for the remainder of the Mosey’s for the year. Mrs. Chosnek
stated that they would need to submit a new Event Street Closure Request for the Board to approve at a
later date.
Time: 9:21 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
*A digital audio recording of this meeting is available in the Lafayette City Clerk’s Office.
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