Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · February 16, 2016
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
February 16, 2016
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Dawn Ross,
Norm Childress 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
Mr. Childress moved for approval of the minutes from the February 9, 2016 regular meeting. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
BID OPENING
Veterans Memorial Parkway & Fastline Drive Signalization
This being the time set to open bids for the Veterans Memorial Parkway & Fastline Drive Signalization,
the following bids were received and opened:
Hawk Enterprises, Inc.
Crown Point, Indiana
Base Bid: $99,636.00
Alternate #1: $31,450.00
Alternate #2: $29,525.00
The Hoosier Company, Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Base Bid: $85,150.00
Alternate #1: $27,959.00
Alternate #2: $35,995.00
City Lights & Signals, Inc.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Base Bid: $106,851.00
Alternate #1: $29,100.00
Alternate #2: $28,725.00
Mr. Shriner moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
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BIDS UNDER ADVISEMENT
Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Bisulfite, Hydrochloric Acid, Ferric Chloride & Sodium Aluminate
President Henriott stated that this will remain under advisement.
Engineering
Permission to Advertise-2016 Pavement Markings
Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Permission to Advertise for the 2016 Pavement Markings. The bid opening is scheduled for March 8,
2016. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Permission to Advertise-2016 Curb, Sidewalk and Ramp Replacement Project
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Permission to Advertise for the
2016 Curb, Sidewalk and Ramp Replacement Project. The bid opening is scheduled for March 8, 2016.
Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Acceptance for Maintenance-Hawthorne Lakes Subdivision Section 3
Bob Foley, Engineering, presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Acceptance for
Maintenance for Hawthorne Lakes Subdivision Section 3 with Merritt Contracting. Mr. Childress moved
for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
Legal Counsel
Resolution 01-2016 A Resolution Accepting the Assignment of Certain Tax Sale Certificates from
Tippecanoe County
Mrs. Chosnek presented to the Board and recommended approval of Resolution 01-2016 A Resolution
Accepting the Assignment of Certain Tax Sale Certificates from Tippecanoe County. Mrs. Chosnek stated
that this is a resolution accepting assignment of three (3) tax sale certificates from Tippecanoe County.
These are properties that did not sell at the September 2015 tax sale. The city is interested in these
properties because they are on the Unsafe Structures List. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $5,446,644.38. President
Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Childress moved for
approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
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Special Event Request-Overmyer Wedding Ceremony
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Overmyer Wedding to be held on June 4, 2016 at the Pedestrian Bridge from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Mr.
Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Time: 9:08 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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