Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · October 13, 2015
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
October 13, 2015
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Cindy Murray, Ron Shriner, Dawn Ross and
Norm Childress. Absent: Gary Henriott
Jacque Chosnek, 1st Deputy 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
Mrs. Ross moved for approval of the minutes from the October 6, 2015 regular meeting. Mr. Childress
seconded. Passed.
BID OPENING
Long Center Renovation and Improvements
This being the time set to open bids for the Long Center Renovations and Improvements, the following
bids were received and opened:
Mid-States General & Mechanical
Lafayette, Indiana
Base Bid: $126,300.00
Commercial Air, Inc
Lebanon, Indiana
Base Bid: $641,000.00 (mechanical)
D.A. Dodd, LLC
Lafayette, Indiana
Base Bid: $697,700.00 (mechanical)
North Mechanical Contracting
Indianapolis, Indiana
Base Bid: $704,000.00 (mechanical)
Huston Electric
Lafayette, Indiana
Base Bid: $127,412.00 (electrical)
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Quality Plumbing & Heating
Bunker Hill, Indiana
Base Bid: $733,000.00 (mechanical)
Shambaugh & Son
Lafayette, Indiana
Base Bid: $784,000.00 (mechanical)
J.C. Ripberger Construction
Zionsville, Indiana
Base Bid: $199,800.00 (window restoration)
Mr. Shriner moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Main Street Streetscape Phase I & II
This being the time set to open bids for the Main Street Streetscape Phase I & II, the following bids were
received and opened:
Mid-States General & Mechanical
Lafayette, Indiana
Base Bid: $4,130,724.00
Alternate #1: $83,002.00
Milestone Contractors
Lafayette, Indiana
Base Bid: $4,126,782.90
Alternate #1: $80,176.40
Mrs. Ross moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Recommendation for Award-Fall Tree Planting Plan
Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Recommendation for Award for the Fall Tree Planting Plan with Williams Creek Management
Corporation in the amount of $41,835.60 for 196 trees. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
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Contract-Fall Tree Planting Plan
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the Fall Tree Planting
Plan with Williams Creek Management Corporation in the amount of $41,835.60. Mr. Shriner moved for
approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Notice to Proceed-Fall Tree Planting Plan
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the Fall Tree
Planting Plan with a start date of next week. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded.
Passed.
Contract-Pedestrian Ramp Construction at Myers and Riehle Plaza Bridges
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the Pedestrian Ramp
Construction at Myers and Riehle Plaza Bridges with Yates Construction in the amount of $884,685.73.
Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Acceptance for Maintenance-Brittany Chase Subdivision Phase 4
Bob Foley, Engineering, presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Acceptance for
Maintenance for Brittany Chase Subdivision Phase 4 with a Maintenance Bond in the amount of
$108,828.10. This completes all public improvements in Brittany Chase. Mr. Childress moved for
approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Lafayette Housing Authority
Release of Mortgage-1007 Riverton Drive, West Lafayette
Valerie Oakley, Lafayette Housing Authority, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Release of Mortgage for 1007 Riverton Drive West Lafayette Indiana for Michael E. Thomas. Mr. Shriner
moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Release of Mortgage and Attending Restrictive Convenants-50 Olympia Court, Lafayette
Mrs. Oakley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Mortgage and Attending
Restrictive Covenants for 50 Olympia Court Lafayette Indiana for Food Finders Food Bank. Mr. Shriner
moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Water Pollution Control
Contract-Greenbush Street Sewer Extension Project
Brad Talley, Water Pollution Control Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval
of Contract for the Greenbush Street Sewer Extension Project with Bowen Engineering. The project is
comprised of installation of over 1500’ of 60” sewer and the necessary manholes. The guaranteed
maximum price for the contract is $3,593,000.00. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded.
Passed.
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Notice to Proceed-Greenbush Street Sewer Extension
Mr. Talley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the Greenbush
Street Sewer Extension Project which begins today. The substantial Completion shall be April 1, 2016
and Final Completion on May 1, 2016. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Economic Development
Phase II Environmental Contract with Kooler-Keg
Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of
Phase II Environmental Contract with Kooler-Keg Patriot Engineering will conduct Phase II Limited Site
Investigations at 1101 N. 6th Street and 1114 N. 6th Street. The investigation will utilize a Geoprobe
Direct-Push Sampling System to collect soil and groundwater samples. The contract is Not-To-Exceed
$6,410.00. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $1,237,192.83. Mrs.
Murray asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Childress moved for approval.
Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Special Event Request-Purdue Half Marathon
Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Purdue Half Marathon to be held on October 17, 2015 from 8:30am-10:30am on various streets in
Lafayette. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Taxi Cab Permits
Chief Flannelly, Police, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Taxi Cabs permits for
William F. Veach, Timothy Krout and Seyene Vargas. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
Fall Leaf Pick-Up Schedule
Dan Crowell, Street Commissioner, announced that leaves will be picked-up on October 19th-23rd on
Friday’s route, October 26th-30th on Thursday’s route, November 2nd-6th on Wednesday’s route,
November 9th-13th on Tuesday’s route and November 16th-20th on Monday’s route.
Time: 9:16 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
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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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