Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · September 29, 2015
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
September 29, 2015
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 9:00
a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Cindy Murray, Ron Shriner and Norm
Childress. Absent: Gary Henriott and Dawn Ross
Jacque Chosnek, 1st Deputy City Attorney, was also present.
Cindy 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 22, 2015 regular meeting. Mr.
Shriner seconded. Passed.
QUOTE OPENING
Greenbush Street Sewer Extension
This being the time set to open quotes for the Greenbush Street Sewer Extension, the following quotes
were received and opened:
Bowen Engineering
Indianapolis, Indiana
Quote: $3,593,000.00
Mr. Shriner moved to take the quote under advisement for further review. Mr. Childress seconded.
Passed.
2015 Fall Tree Planting Plan
This being the time set to open quotes for the 2015 Fall Tree Planting Plan, the following quotes were
received and opened: No quotes were received.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Recommendation for Award- Pedestrian Ramp Construction at Myers & Riehle Plaza Bridges
Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Recommendation for Award for the Pedestrian Ramp Construction at Myers & Riehle Plaza Bridges with
Yates Construction in the amount of $884,685.73. Mrs. Leshney stated work will begin on October 30,
2015 and conclude on June 15, 2016. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
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Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation for Riehle Plaza Pedestrian Ramp Construction and
Rehabilitation
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Construction Agreement with CSX
Transportation for Riehle Plaza Pedestrian Ramp Construction and Rehabilitation. The agreement is for
flagging and in the amount of $121,180.00 with CSX Transportation. Mr. Shriner moved for approval.
Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Clerk’s Office
2016 Holiday Schedule
Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of the 2016 Holiday Schedule. Mr.
Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
CLAIMS
Paula King, Controller’s Office, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $2,416,140.37.
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-Light Up Riehle Plaza/YWCA Women’s Cancer Program
Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the Light
Up Riehle Plaza to be held on October 6, 2015 from 6pm-7pm at Riehle Plaza. Mr. Childress moved for
approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Time: 9:06 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
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*A digital audio recording of this meeting is available in the Lafayette City Clerk’s Office.
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