Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · April 28, 2015
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
April 28, 2015
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 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
Mrs. Murray moved for approval of the minutes from the April 21, 2015 regular meeting. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
QUOTE OPENING
Chemical Phosphorus Removal Project
This being the time set to open quotes for the Chemical Phosphorus Removal Project, the following
quotes were received and opened:
Bowen Engineering
Indianapolis, Indiana
Base Bid: $2,515,000.00
Mr. Childress moved to take the quotes under advisement for further review. Mr. Shriner seconded.
Passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Notice to Proceed- US 52 CR 450E Intersection Improvements (Tabled 4/21/2015)
Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to
Proceed for the US 52 CR 450E Intersection Improvements effective today. Mrs. Ross moved for
approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Recommendation for Award- Rome Drive Reconstruction Project
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Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Recommendation for Award for the
Rome Drive Reconstruction Project with Milestone Contractors in the amount of $997,400.00. Mr.
Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
Contract- Rome Drive Reconstruction Project
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the Rome Drive
Reconstruction Project with Milestone Contractors in the amount of $997,400.00. Mr. Shriner moved for
approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Notice to Proceed- Rome Drive Reconstruction Project
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the Rome
Drive Reconstruction Project. Official work will begin on May 18, 2015 with a completion date of
November 13, 2015. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Water Pollution Control
Amendment #1-Agreement between City of Lafayette and Greeley & Hansen for the Chemical
Phosphorus Removal Project
Brad Talley, Water Pollution Control Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval
of Amendment #1 for the Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Greeley & Hansen for the
Chemical Phosphorus Removal Project. This amendment incorporates shop drawing review, construction
meetings and site visits, Supplementary Drawings and other administrative tasks. The total amount is not
to exceed $147,300.00. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Agreement with Evonik Corporation for Sanitary Wastewater Discharge and Maintenance
Mr. Talley presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement with Evonik Corporation
for the Sanitary Wastewater Discharge and Maintenance. The agreement is not an industrial user permit
as Evonik will only be discharging sanitary waste, it does however give the City the opportunity to test
and monitor if it is deemed necessary. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Community Development
Agreement between the Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity: 2014-2015 Project #4
Charles Street
Valerie Oakley, Community Development, presented to the Board and recommended approval of an
Agreement between the Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity: 2014-2015 Project #4
Charles Street in the amount of $35,000.00. Mr. Childress worked for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded.
Passed.
CLAIMS
Paula King, Controller’s Office, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $1,673,765.24.
President Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mrs. Murray moved for
approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Special Event Request-Wabash Disc Golf Club: The Greater Lafayette Open
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Wabash Disc Golf Club: The Greater Lafayette Open to be held on May 30, 2015 from 8:00am-6:00pm at
Murdock and McAllister Parks. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fire Chief Richard Doyle announced that there will be a promotion ceremony for three employees
following the Board of Works meeting and then a reception to follow at Fire Headquarters
Time: 9:10 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.
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