Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · September 30, 2014
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
September 30, 2014
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 9:00
a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Cindy Murray, Norm Childress and Ron
Shriner. Absent: Gary Henriott and Dawn Ross
Ed Chosnek, 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 September 23, 2014 regular meeting. Mr.
Shriner seconded. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Recommendation for Award-Sagamore Parkway Reconstruction, Phase II
Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Recommendation for Award for the Sagamore Parkway Reconstruction Phase II Project with Rieth-Riley
Construction in the amount of $10,850,000.00. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded.
Passed.
Recommendation for Rejection-2014 S. 11th Street Curb and Ramp Replacement Project
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Recommendation for Rejection of
the 2014 S. 11th Street Curb and Ramp Replacement Project. Mrs. Leshney stated that they received only
one bid from Advanced Restoration for $149,204.00 which is 82% higher than the engineer’s estimate at
$82,167.80. Mrs. Leshney stated that this project will rebid in the spring of 2015. Mr. Shriner moved for
rejection. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Change Order #2-2014 CDBG Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Project
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of Change Order #2 for the 2014 CDBG
Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Project in the amount of $18,236.30 which brings the revised contract
amount to $341,761.52. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Subordination Agreement with Tipmont REMC for the South 18th Street Project
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Subordination Agreement with
Tipmont REMC for the South 18th Street Project. Mrs. Leshney stated that Tipmont has utilities that are
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within an easement. This agreement allows the City of Lafayette right-of-way rights ahead of Tipmont in
that area. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Reimbursement Agreement with Tipmont REMC for the South 18th Street Project
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Reimbursement Agreement with
Tipmont REMC for the South 18th Street Project in the amount of $19,756.96. Mrs. Leshney stated that
this agreement is for reimbursement because Tipmont has easement. This agreement follows along with
the INDOT LPA form of agreement. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Purchasing
Declaration of Surplus Property-Controller
Rick Morrissey, Purchasing Manager, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration
of Surplus Property for the Controller’s Office that includes the following items:
Carrier Model Capacity Serial #
AT&T 4S 32GB DNPJ15P3DTD8
AT&T 4 32GB 87023TS1A4T
AT&T 4 32GB 87022VQBA4T
AT&T 4 32GB 85038V3GA4T
AT&T 4 8GB C39HD5FUDP0N
AT&T 4 8GB DQ4H990BDP0N
AT&T 4 8GB DNRH1CTLDP0N
AT&T 4 8GB C36HC7VGDP0N
AT&T 4S 16GB DNPGQUC4DT9V
AT&T 4 8GB DNRH1BR4DP0N
AT&T 4 8GB DQ4H98CCDP0N
AT&T 4 32GB 85023FJ2A4T
AT&T 4S 32GB C8PHP08DDTD8
AT&T 4 32GB 88025G8ZA4T
AT&T 4 8GB DQ4H98RKDP0N
AT&T 4 16GB 7U0318GFA4S
AT&T 4 8GB DX6KF7F0DP0N
AT&T 4 16GB 7U032GVXA4S
Mr. Morrissey stated that once declared as surplus property they will be sold. Mr. Shriner moved for
approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Declaration of Surplus Property-Police Department
Mr. Morrissey presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property
for the Police Department that includes the following items:
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Version Capacity Serial #
iPhone 4S 32GB C39GQF0PDTD5
iPhone 4 16GB 841282Q2A4S
4 32GB 5K1092V5A4T
4S 32GB DNPGQBRHDTD5
4S 32GB C39GQAVHDTD5
4S 32GB DNQGJFSDDTD5
4S 32GB C39GQEHXDTD5
4S 32GB DNQGJGLJDTD5
4S 32GB DNQGJ2HZDTD5
4S 32GB DNQGJGGSDTD5
4S 32GB DNQGJG11DTD5
4S 32GB C39GQE75DTD5
4S 32GB C28HP05QDTD6
4S 32GB C8PGX5ELDTD5
4S 32GB DNQGJGQLDTD5
4S 32GB DNQGJFKPDTD5
4S 32GB C39GQFMYDTD5
4S 32GB DNQGJFZ6DTD5
Mr. Morrissey stated that theses iPhones have all been upgraded and are no longer needed in the
department and a buyer has made arrangements to purchase all phones listed above. Mr. Shriner moved
for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Declaration of Surplus Property-Fire Department
Steve Butram, Deputy Fire Chief, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of
Surplus Property for the Fire Department that includes apparatus 1996 KME Aerial Platform Serial
#1K9AFG486TN5841. Mr. Butram noted that the aerial truck was made in 1995 not 1996 therefore the
paper work will need to be changed to reflect the error. Mrs. Murray stated that the correction will be
made. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Contract of Sale of Surplus Property-Fire Department
Mr. Butram presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract of Sale of Surplus Property
for the Fire Department. Mr. Butram stated that the Fire Department desires to enter into an exclusive
contract being offered by Brindle Mountain Fire Apparatus to market and broker the sale of the 1995
KME Aerial Platform Serial #1K9AFG486TN5841. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress
seconded. Passed.
Community Development
CDBG Agreement between the City of Lafayette and The Center @ Jenks Rest for the 2014 SHARP
Program
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Aimee Jacobsen, Community Development Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval
of a CDBG Agreement between the City of Lafayette and The Center @ Jenks Rest for the 2014 SHARP
Program in the amount of $50,000.00 for Program Year 2014. This program provides home repair
assistance to income qualified adults who are 62+ and/or disabled in the City of Lafayette for 17
households. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
CDBG Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Lafayette Urban Ministry
Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of a CDBG Agreement between the
City of Lafayette and Lafayette Urban Ministry in the amount of $10,000.00 for Program Year 2014. The
program also provides showers and light meals. It provides case management to guests who are able to
participate to aid them in obtaining work and contribute to the economy. Mr. Shriner moved for approval.
Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Clerk’s Office
2015 Holiday Schedule
Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of the 2015 City of Lafayette Holiday
Schedule. Mrs. Murray stated that the schedule has been approved by Mayor Roswarski. Mr. Shriner
moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Water Works
2014 Fall Flushing Schedule
Kerry Smith, Water Works Superintendent, announced to the Board the Fall Flushing Schedule. Mr.
Smith announced that Water Works will begin flushing hydrant on Sunday, October 5, 2014 between
10pm-6am each night with the exception of Friday and Saturdays through Friday October 27, 2014.
Customers may experience some discolored water. If this occurs let the cold-water tap run for a few
minutes and it should clear up. If a problem continues please call 807-1700 or 807-1100.
CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $1,611,443.51. Mrs.
Murray asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Childress moved for approval.
Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Special Event Request- Lafayette Bank & Trust Fundraiser
Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Lafayette Bank & Trust Fundraiser to be held on October 6, 2014 from 10:00am-2:30pm at Riehle Plaza
and the Big Four Depot Community Room. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded.
Passed.
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Fall Leaf Pick-Up Schedule
Dan Crowell, Street Commissioner, announced the fall leaf pick-up schedule for 2014. Pick-up will begin
on October 20-November 21, 2014 starting with Friday’s trash route.
Time: 9:21 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Cindy Murray s/s
President Pro-Tem
ATTEST: Mindy Miller s/s
st
Mindy Miller, 1 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.
Ordinance Violations Bureau
From the Office of the Engineer: 1st Letter Summary (93 issued) 2nd Letter Summary (4 issued) and
Ticket Summary (25 issued) from the Ordinance Violations Bureau for the month of September 2014.
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