Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · January 17, 2017
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
January 17, 2017
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.
in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Norm
Childress, Dawn Ross 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 January 10, 2017 regular meeting. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Permission to Advertise-Haggerty Lane and Veterans Memorial Parkway Traffic Signal
Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Permission to Advertise the Haggerty Lane and Veterans Memorial Parkway Traffic Signal. The
publications will run on January 20th and 27th, 2017 with the bid opening on February 7, 2017. Mrs.
Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Agreement with Edwards-Rigdon Construction for Riverside Promenade Development Project
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement with Edwards-Rigdon
Construction for Riverside Development Project. This agreement includes the construction management
of both the piece on city property and the piece on the Wabash River Enhancement Corp’s project. The
project is approximately $2.3 million. Mrs. Leshney stated that on Page 6 there were several blanks on the
insurance portion that were left empty. Brad Clark with Edwards-Rigdon filled in those blanks and
initialed those. Mrs. Leshney stated that each item left blank now states $2,000,000.00 which includes
Item 2.6.2, Item 2.6.4 and Item 2.6.5. Mr. Shriner moved for approval subject to the insurance
requirements being completed. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. Mr. Childress asked Mr. Clark several
questions regarding the percentage of local manpower dedicated to the project so far and what percentage
of local manpower will be dedicated to this portion of the project. Discussion ensued.
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Purchasing
Declaration of Surplus Property-Fleet Maintenance
Rick Morrissey, Purchasing Manager, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration
of Surplus Property for Fleet Maintenance that includes a SANIT22101 2002 Lodal Evo Combo Truck
1L9AS6AB22K006594. Mr. Morrissey stated that the vehicle has been delivered to Oscar Winski to be
sold as scrap. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Declaration of Surplus Property-Fire Department
Mr. Morrissey presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property
for the Lafayette Fire Department that includes the follow items:
113- MSA M7 Firehawk air packs
6- Rapid Intervention air packs
200- Spun Aluminum- Fiberglass wrapped Air bottles
Assorted repair parts
30- Stacking Chairs
The air packs have served their useful purpose. And have been replaced with the most current edition
MSA air packs.
The Air packs will be offered to the area fire departments in accordance to IC 5-22-22-12
Transfer to volunteer fire department. See attachment
The remaining Air packs not sold to area departments will be sold to an Air pack reseller for
refurbishment.
The Chairs will be offered to other City of Lafayette departments, the remaining will be disposed of
properly.
Mr. Morrissey stated that once declared as surplus, all items will be offered and transferred or sold to
other area Fire Departments. The chairs will be offered to internal departments. All remaining items will
be properly disposed of. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
Declaration of Worthless Property-Fire Department
Mr. Morrissey presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Worthless Property
for the Lafayette Fire Department that includes the follow items:
41 -Rescue Harness’s
19- Technical Rescue Helmets
1- Mil Pro Inflatable 4 man Rescue Boat (leaking beyond repair)
The Harnesses and Web Gear have surpassed their 10 Year lifespan and will be disposed of properly.
Mr. Morrissey stated that the harness and web gear have exceeded their 10-year useful life and have no
value. The rescue boat is beyond repair and is out of service. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr.
Shriner seconded. Passed.
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CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $925,781.35. President
Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mrs. Ross moved for approval.
Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
MISCELLANELOUS
Banner Request-Lafayette Catholic School Systems
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Banner Request for the
Lafayette Catholic School System to hang a banner on Main Street from January 21-February 7, 2017.
Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Time: 9:09 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.
**A list of all permits issued for the preceding week is available at
http://www.lafayette.in.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/375
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