Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES August 25, 2015 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Norm Childress, Ron Shriner and Dawn Ross. Ed Chosnek, 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 August 18, 2015 regular meeting. Mrs. Shriner seconded. Passed. Sale of Real Property-N. 1st Street This being the time set to open offers for the Sale of Real Property for N. 1st Street, the following offers were received and opened: Deylen Realty, Inc Indianapolis, Indiana Offer: $2,500.00 Mrs. Ross moved to take the offer under advisement for further review. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. NEW BUSINESS Engineering Resolution 03-2015 A Resolution of the Lafayette Board of Works and Public Safety Approving the Upper Berlowitz Regulated Drain 2014 Master Plan Report Bob Foley, Engineering, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Resolution 03-2015 A Resolution of the Lafayette Board of Works and Public Safety Approving the Upper Berlowitz Regulated Drain 2014 Master Plan Report. Mr. Foley stated that there is 600 acres inside the city limits that has not been able to be developed due to the lack of drainage outlet. Dave Eichelberger, Christopher Burke Engineering Representative, gave the Board a short presentation on the plans for the Upper Berowitz project. Mr. Foley followed up by stating that the public meeting for this plan was positive and the nearby residents are excited. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety August 25, 2015 Page 2 Community Development Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity: 2015-2016 Project #1 N. 18th Street Valerie Oakley, Community Development, presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between the Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2015-2016 Project #1 628 N. 18th Street in the amount of $38,000.00. This agreement is for new construction, energy efficient home built under a partnership between Habitat for Humanity and the Jefferson High School Building Construction Trades Program. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $3,401,754.19. President Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Taxi Cab Permits Police Chief, Patrick Flannelly, presented to the Board and recommended denial of a taxi cab permit for Michael L. Smith. Chief Flannelly stated that the application was incomplete and after running the background check, there was information omitted by the applicant. Mr. Childress moved for denial. Mr. Shriner seconded. Denied. Time: 9:15 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. Board of Public Works and Safety August 25, 2015 Page 3