Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · August 9, 2016
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
August 9, 2016
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in
the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Dawn Ross and
Norm Childress. Absent: 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
Mrs. Murray moved for approval of the minutes from the August 2, 2016 regular meeting. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
BID OPENING
2016 Kossuth Street Tree Planting Project
This being the time set to open bids for the 2016 Kossuth Street Tree Planting Project, the following bids
were received and opened:
Yardberry Landscape
Anderson, Indiana
Base Bid: $33,513.00
Williams Creek Management Corporation
Plainfield, Indiana
Base Bid: $35,942.80
Mr. Childress moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
2016 CDBG Fall Tree Planting Project
This being the time set to open bids for the 2016 CDBG Fall Tree Planting Project, the following bids
were received and opened:
Yardberry Landscape
Anderson, Indiana
Base Bid: $48,933.20.00
Williams Creek Management Corporation
Plainfield, Indiana
Base Bid: $45,862.30
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Mr. Childress moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mrs. Murray seconded.
Passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Change Order #1-Wayfinding Signage Phase II
Margy Deverall, Economic Development, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Change
Order #1 for the Wayfinding Signage Phase II. The change order consists of 19 signs some of which are
information and location changes (Change of Conditions $27,099.00) and some are additional signs
particularly on SR 38 from I65 (Change Order $44,118.00). The change order is in the amount of
$71,217.00 which brings the revised contract amount to $322,089.00. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr.
Childress seconded. Passed.
Change Order #1-2016 Curb, Sidewalk and Ramp Replacement Project
Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Change
Order #1 for the 2016 Curb, Sidewalk and Ramp Replacement Project. The change order is in the amount
of $18,853.00 which brings the revised contract to $130,538.00. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs.
Murray seconded. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Recommendation for Rejection-2016 Fall Street and Right of Way Planting Project
Leanne Wells, Urban Forester, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Recommendation
for Rejection for the 2016 Fall Street and Right of Way Planting Project. Ms. Wells stated that the bid
received was significantly higher than the Engineer’s Estimate. Mr. Childress moved for approval of the
rejection. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Permission to Advertise-2016 Fall Street and Right of Way Planting Project (Re-Bid)
Ms. Wells presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Permission to Advertise the 2016 Fall
Street and Right of Way Planting Project (Re-Bid). Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress
seconded. Passed.
Permission to Advertise-Wabash River Promenade
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Permission to Advertise the
Wabash River Promenade Project. Mrs. Leshney stated that this is the portion of the promenade that is
located on the city’s property which would be the stairs and the portion of the ramp towards the Depot
side of the project. Bids will be opened on September 13, 2016 and will start the project right away. Mrs.
Leshney stated that there will be multiple sub-contracts because the City of Lafayette is managing the
project with a construction management firm. Mrs. Leshney answered questions from the Board. Mrs.
Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Acceptance for Maintenance-Roberts Ridge Subdivision, Phase 3
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Bob Foley, Engineering, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Acceptance for
Maintenance for Roberts Ridge Subdivision Phase 3. The project is located on the north side of CR 450 S,
just east of Woodland Elementary School. Mr. Foley stated that all required testing and inspections have
been successfully completed, as-built drawings were prepared by TBird Design have been reviewed &
approved, and the required 3 year Maintenance Bond in the amount of $29,987.10 has also been
submitted. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
Addendum #3-Utility Service Agreement-Roberts Ridge Subdivision, Phase 3
Mr. Foley presented to the Board and recommended approval of Addendum #3 for the Utility Service
Agreement for Roberts Ridge Subdivision Phase 3 for cost recovery fees. Mrs. Ross moved for approval.
Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $4,065,053.15. President
Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Childress moved for
approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Special Event Request-Men’s Basketball Meet & Greet
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
MBB Meet & Greet to be held on October 1, 2016 from 10:00am until 4:00pm at Riehle Plaza. Mrs. Ross
moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed
Special Event Request-Outdoor Worship Service
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Outdoor Worship Service to be held on August 14, 2016 at 7:00am until 1:00pm on the southeast lawn of
Central Presbyterian Church on 8th Street between South Street and Columbia Street. Mr. Childress
moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Special Event Request-Faith Community Basketball Afternoons
Lori Walters, Faith Community Development, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Special Event Request for the Faith Community Basketball Afternoons to be held on September 10,
October 15, and November 12, 2016 at 3:00pm until 6:00pm on Hartford Street from the alley to 6th
Street. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
Special Event Request-Hartford Hub and Lincoln Neighborhood Park Grand Opening
Ms. Walters presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Hartford Hub and Lincoln Neighborhood Park Grand Opening to be held on August 28, 2016 at 4:00pm
until 8:00pm at the corner of N. 6th Street and Hartford Street. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mrs.
Murray seconded. Passed.
Time: 9:15 a.m.
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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
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