Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · November 17, 2015
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
November 17, 2015
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 9:00
a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Ron
Shriner, Dawn Ross and Norm Childress.
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 November 10, 2015 regular meeting. Mr.
Shriner seconded. Passed.
BIDS UNDER ADVISEMENT
Long Center Renovation and Improvements
President Henriott stated that this item will remain under advisement.
NEW BUSINESS
Economic Development
Recommendation for Award-2015 CDBG Sidewalk Replacement Project
Daniel Walker, Economic Development, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Recommendation for Award for the 2015 CDBG Sidewalk Replacement Project with CC&T
Construction in the amount of $554,004.50. Mr. Walker stated that there were a range of Base Bids. In the
addendum the City Engineer consulted with Legal and determined that the city can award all of the Base
Bids to one bidder. Mr. Walker stated that the City Engineer and staff reviewed all of the bids and it was
determined that CC&T Construction would be the low bidder. Mr. Walker stated that he did exclude
Alternate #1 & #2, Romig at 6th Street and removed the tree planting portion. Mrs. Murray moved for
approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Contract-2015 CDBG Sidewalk Replacement Project
Mr. Walker presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the 2015 CDBG
Sidewalk Replacement Project with CC&T Construction in the amount of $554,004.50. Mrs. Ross moved
for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
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Engineering
Certificate of Completion, Final Waiver of Lien and Gurantee-2015 City Tree Planting
Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Certificate of Completion for the 2015 City Tree Planting. Mrs. Leshney stated that the City planted 96
trees and the warranty period ends on November 4, 2016. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress
seconded. Passed.
Temporary Easement for the Construction and Maintenance of Utilities Service-Lafayette MSP, LLC
Mrs. Leshney stated that this temporary easement is across the Market Square Property for the Greenbush
Sewer Project. There are some issues that need to be worked with the City’s Legal Department. Mrs.
Murray moved to table this item. Mr. Shriner seconded. Tabled.
Lafayette Housing Authority
CDBG Agreement with the YWCA of Greater Lafayette for Domestic Violence Shelter Renovation
Patrick Ringwald, Lafayette Housing Authority Project Manager, presented to the Board and
recommended approval of a CDBG Agreement with YWCA of Greater Lafayette for Domestic Violence
Shelter Renovation in the amount of $100,000.00 in 2013-2014 CDBG Funds. The agreement is for the
renovation of the Oppenheimer House located at 604 N. 6th Street which will be used as a domestic
violence shelter. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
CDBG Agreement with Family Promise
Mr. Ringwald presented to the Board and recommended approval of a CDBG Agreement with Family
Promise in the amount of $8,000.00 in 2015 CDBG Funds for Family Emergency Homeless Shelter. Mr.
Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
CDBG Agreement with Food Finders Food Bank, Inc
Mr. Ringwald presented to the Board and recommended approval of a CDBG Agreement with Food
Finders Food Bank Inc in the amount of $8,000.00 in 2015 CDBG Funds for the food distribution
program. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
CDBG Agreement with Lafayette Transitional Housing Center, Inc
Mr. Ringwald presented to the Board and recommended approval of a CDBG Agreement with Lafayette
Transitional Housing Center, Inc in the amount of $33,214.00 in 2015 CDBG Funds for the Homeless
Services Program. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. President Henriott
abstained.
CDBG Agreement with Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM)
Mr. Ringwald presented to the Board and recommended approval of a CDBG Agreement with Lafayette
Urban Ministry (LUM) in the amount of $15,000.00 in 2015 CDBG Funds for the Emergency Homeless
Shelter. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. President Henriott abstained.
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CDBG Agreement with Wabash Center, Inc
Mr. Ringwald presented to the Board and recommended approval of a CDBG Agreement with Wabash
Center, Inc in the amount of $20,000.00 in 2015 CDBG Funds for the Shelter Plus Care Program. Mr.
Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
CDBG Agreement with YWCA Greater Lafayette
Mr. Ringwald presented to the Board and recommended approval of a CDBG Agreement with YWCA
Greater Lafayette in the amount of $8,000.00 in 2015 CDBG Funds for the Domestic Violence
Intervention Prevention Program. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Purchasing
Renewal Contract with Newton Oil
Rick Morrissey, Purchasing Manager, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Renewal
Contract with Newton Oil for 2016. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $3,415,469.11. President
Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mrs. Ross moved for approval.
Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
President Henriott asked the Board and the public to take a moment of silence in remembrance of those in
France.
Time: 9:12 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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