Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · July 12, 2016
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
July 12, 2016
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, July 12, 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.
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
Mr. Childress moved for approval of the minutes from the July 5, 2016 regular meeting. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Contract-Curb Replacement 7th Street, 8th Street and Oaklawn Drive (Tabled 7/5/16)
Mr. Shriner moved to remove this item from the Table. Mrs. Murray seconded. Removed. Bob Foley,
Engineering, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the Curb Replacement
for 7th Street, 8th Street and Oaklawn Drive with Dixon Construction in the amount of $28,146.50. Mr.
Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
Notice to Proceed-Curb Replacement 7th Street, 8th Street and Oaklawn Drive (Tabled 7/5/16)
Mr. Shriner moved to remove this item from the Table. Mrs. Murray seconded. Removed. Mr. Foley
presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the Curb Replacement for
7th Street, 8th Street and Oaklawn Drive. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Permission to Advertise-2016 Fall Tree and Right of Way Planting Project
Leanne Wells, City Forester, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Permission to
Advertise the 2016 Fall Tree and Right of Way Planting Project. Ms. Wells stated that the project will
encompass four (4) areas within the city. The publication is set to run on July 15 & July 22, 2016 with a
bid opening date on August 2, 2016. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
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Lafayette Housing Authority
Release of Covenant for Deed Restrictions-19 S. 8th Street
Valerie Oakley, Project Manager, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of
Covenant for Deed Restrictions for 19 S. 8th Street. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mrs. Murray
seconded. Passed.
Release of Mortgage-23 S. 8th Street
Mrs. Oakley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Mortgage for 23 S. 8th
Street. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Release of Covenant for Deed Restrictions-23 S. 8th Street
Mrs. Oakley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Covenant for Deed
Restrictions for 23 S. 8th Street. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
CDBG Agreement with the City of Lafayette and Havilah II-2014 Park Avenue
Mrs. Oakley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a CDBG Agreement with the City of
Lafayette and Havilah II for 2014 Park Avenue. This agreement provides CDBG funds for exterior
renovations at 17-19 Park Avenue. The renovations will provide a visual impact to a historic property on
a highly traveled street adjacent to Columbian Park. The agreement is for up to $15,000.00 in renovations.
Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Purchasing
Declaration of Surplus Property-Fire Department
Rick Morrissey, Purchasing Manager, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration
of Surplus Property for the Fire Department for a 2001 International 4900 Walk-In Rescue Truck FD36
VIN# 1HTSDADN61H406105. The apparatus has been replaced and is out of service. Mr. Childress
moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
Contract of Sale of Surplus Property-Fire Department
Mr. Morrissey presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract of Sale for Surplus
Property for the Fire Department with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus. This is an exclusive contract for
Brindlee to market and broker the sale of the 2001 International 4900 Walk-In Rescue Truck FD36 VIN#
1HTSDADN61H406105. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Water Pollution Control
Certificate of Substantial Completion-Chemical Phosphorus Removal Facilities Project
Brad Talley, Water Pollution Control Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval
of a Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Chemical Phosphorus Removal Facilities Project. The
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substantial completion took place on June 1, 2016. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner
seconded. Passed.
Certificate of Final Completion-Chemical Phosphorus Removal Facilities Project
Mr. Talley presented to the Board and recommended approval of Certificate of Final Completion for the
Chemical Phosphorus Removal Facilities Project. The final completion took place on June 17, 2016
which surpasses the August 1, 2016 deadline that was set in place. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr.
Childress seconded. Passed.
Contract with Greeley & Hansen for the Comprehensive Strategic Plan Study (WPCD)
Mr. Talley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract with Greeley & Hansen for
the Comprehensive Strategic Plan Study (WPCD). Mr. Talley stated that as the City and WPCD moves
forward, resource management and community partnering will become an ever growing opportunity to
maximize environmental benefits and keep costs down for rate payers. The agreement with Greeley and
Hansen is not-to-exceed $200,000.00. Tim Healy, Greeley and Hansen Representative, explained to the
Board how Greeley and Hansen will help assist with branding the WPCD. Mrs. Murray moved for
approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Contract with Greeley & Hansen for the Greenbush CSO Storage Tank (WPCD)
Mr. Talley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract with Greeley & Hansen for
the Greenbush CSO Storage Tank (WPCD). Mr. Talley stated that this phase consists of the storage tank
construction and the construction of the Brown Street sewer and is to be completed by 2020. This is a
very complex project and an estimated 5.9 million gallon storage tank along the riverfront. The tank is
expected to be a completely underground tank and will be incorporated into the riverfront development
plan that is being designed through WREC. This contract is not-to-exceed $1,819,963.00. Mr. Healy
explained to the Board the process of the water overflow/outfall pipe and what the new tank will do to
help alleviate that problem. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Tentative Notice of Selection with Bowen Engineering-Publicly Owned Treatment Works Guaranteed
Savings Project
Mr. Talley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Tentative Notice of Selection with
Bowen Engineering for the Publicly Owned Treatment Works Guaranteed Savings Project. Mr. Talley
stated that the City of Lafayette accepted proposals for the project on June 14, 2016. Bowen Engineering
and Kokosing Industrial were the only contractors to submit proposals. Bowen Engineering was evaluated
as having the most qualified proposal. Mr. Talley stated that by executing this notice, he now has the
ability to start negotiations for the next phase of the project. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $3,145,446.26. President
Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mrs. Murray moved for approval.
Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
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Special Event Request-First Free Methodist Block Party
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
First Free Methodist Block Party to be held on August 27, 2016 from 4:00pm-7:00pm near the
intersection of Jackson Street, Sherman Street and South Street. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr.
Shriner seconded. Passed.
Special Event Request-Dancing in the Streets
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Dancing in the Street to be held on July 16 at 5:00am until July 17 at 11:00am in Downtown Lafayette.
Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Special Event Request-Uptown Jazz & Blues Festival
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Uptown Jazz & Blues Festival to be held on August 27 at 5:00am until August 28 at 5:00am in
Downtown Lafayette. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Special Event Request-Back to School Bash
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Back to School Bash to be held on August 13, 2016 from 6:00pm-8:00pm on North Street between 5th and
6th Streets. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Special Event Request-Carry the Torch Walk
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Carry the Torch Walk to be held on September 25, 2016 from 12:00noon-5:00pm at Riehle Plaza and the
John T. Myers Bridge. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Special Event Request-Harrison College Ribbon Cutting
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Harrison College Ribbon Cutting to be held on July 19, 2016 from 4:00pm-4:30pm on Columbia Street.
Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Roswarski thanked the Board for approval of these contracts, projects and their progressive
outlook. The Board plays a very prominent and important role in what the city is doing. The Mayor stated
that the city is aggressive with infrastructure which includes water, sewer and roads. These projects help
maintain the city’s requirements for the long-term control plan. These projects and community
partnerships help position the City of Lafayette to grow into the future and decades from now.
Time: 9:24 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Gary Henriott s/s
President
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ATTEST: Mindy Miller s/s
Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk
Minutes written by Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk
Minutes written by Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk
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