Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · December 16, 2014
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
December 16, 2014
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 9:00
a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Norm
Childress, Dawn Ross 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 December 9, 2014 regular meeting. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
QUOTE OPENING
Durkees Run Interceptor Project Phase 4
This being the time set to open quotes for the Durkees Run Interceptor Project Phase 4, the following
quotes were received and opened:
Bowen Engineering
Indianapolis, Indiana
Quote: $ 4,637,000.00
Mrs. Murray moved to take the quotes under advisement for further review. Mr. Childress seconded.
Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Contract with TBird Design for Rome Drive Reconstruction Project
Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract
with TBird Design for the Rome Drive Reconstruction Project. The contract is for engineering and
construction inspection in the amount of $196,000.00. This is also for full pavement reconstruction,
subgrade treatment, segment of trail and completion of sidewalks. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr.
Shriner seconded. Passed.
Addendum #1 for Road Maintenance Agreement for Veteran’s Memorial Parkway
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Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of Addendum #1 for the Road
Maintenance Agreement for Veteran’s Memorial Parkway. This is a correction to Exhibit A for the road
segment in the county. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Community Development
Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Wabash Center 2014-2015 20 N. 27th Street
Aimee Jacobsen, Community Development Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval
of an Agreement between the Lafayette Housing Consortium and Wabash Center 2014-2015 20 N. 27th
Street. This is a new ADA compliant, energy efficient, single family homes for rent to clients. Mrs.
Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Wabash Center 2014-2015 24 N. 27th Street
Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between the Lafayette
Housing Consortium and Wabash Center 2014-2015 24 N. 27th Street. This is a new ADA compliant,
energy efficient, single family homes for rent to clients. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Wabash Center 2014-2015 302 N. 25th Street
Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between the Lafayette
Housing Consortium and Wabash Center 2014-2015 302 N. 25th Street. This is a new ADA compliant,
energy efficient, single family homes for rent to clients. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Shriner
seconded. Passed.
Amendment #1-Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Faith Community Development
Corporation 2013-2014 Project #1-1001 North 7th Street
Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of Amendment #1 for the Agreement
between the Lafayette Housing Consortium and Faith Community Development Corporation 2013-2014
Project #1-1001 North 7th Street. This is an amendment provides an extension of time to complete the sale
to an eligible homebuyer. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Amendment #1-Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2012-2013
Project #1-2016 North 17th Street
Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of Amendment #1 for the Agreement
between the Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2012-2013 Project #1-2016 North
17th Street. This amendment provides an extension of time to close the project and process the final
paperwork through March 2015. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Amendment #3-Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2011-2012
Building for Hope
Mrs. Jacobsen presented to the Board and recommended approval of Amendment #3 for the Agreement
between the Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2011-2012 Building for Hope. This
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amendment extends the completion date to January 31, 2015. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr.
Childress seconded. Passed.
Water Pollution Control
Significant Industrial User Permit for Rea Magnet Wire Co
Brian Beeler, Water Pollution Control, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Significant
Industrial User Permit for Rea Magnet Wire. This is a 4 year permit and permitted through the pre-
treatment program. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Significant Industrial User Permit for Tate & Lyle (North Plant)
Mr. Beeler presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Significant Industrial User Permit for
Tate & Lyle (North Plant). This is a 4 year permit and permitted through the pre-treatment program. Mrs.
Murray moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Information Technology
Agreement with Civic Plus
Andy Milam, IT Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement with Civic
Plus for website partnership with the City of Lafayette. Mr. Milam stated that this agreement is for new
website design, navigation, mobile friendly website, and mobile application for smart phones, facility
reservation component, agenda center, community portal component and webhosting. Mr. Shriner moved
for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
Controller
2015 Utility Budgets for Water Works and Water Pollution Control
Mike Jones, Controller, presented to the Board and recommended approval of the 2015 Utility Budgets
for Water Works and Water Pollution Control. Mr. Jones explained the zero based budget model versus a
baseline model methodology to the Board. All employees will receive a 2% salary increase with PERF;
the state retirement fund increased the mandatory contribution per employee from 11.0% to 11.2%. The
health insurance rates increased only 3.7%. Mr. Jones presented the Water Works Utility budget for 2015
is in the amount of $8,600,250.00 which reflects an increase of $155,000.00 or 1.84% over the budget.
Mr. Jones presented the WPCD Utility budget for 2015 is in the amount of $30,770,795.00.The overall
budget for Water Pollution control (WPCD) increased $541,940.00 which is a change of 1.79%. Mr.
Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Mr. Jones and Brad Talley, Water
Pollution Control Superintendent, answered questions from the Board. Discussion ensued.
CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $6,789,867.60. Mr.
Childress asked a question on Page 18 regarding the Jefferson High School Academy. Mr. Jones stated
that that line item is for the Jeff Fire School. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded.
Passed.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Henriott stated that this is the last meeting of the year.
Time: 9:30 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Gary Henriott s/s
President
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.
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