Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES April 25, 2017 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Norm Childress and Dawn Ross. Absent: 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 April 18, 2017 regular meeting. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. BIDS UNDER ADVISEMENT Structure Demolition at 1105 & 1109 N. 18th Street President Henriott stated that this will remain under advisement. NEW BUSINESS Lafayette Housing Authority Amendment to Agreement Between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity: 2015-2016 Project #4-Meharry Michelle Reynolds, Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Amendment to Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity 2015-2016 Project #4 Meharry. This amendment increases the original HOME funding of $38,000.00 by $8,000.00 which brings the project to $46,000.00 to assist with replacement of a failed sewer line. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. Amendment to Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity: 2015-2016 Project #5-Commanche Mrs. Reynolds presented to the Board and recommended approval of Amendment to Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for humanity 2015-2016 Project #5 Commanche. This agreement is for new construction, energy efficient home at 3016 Commanche Trail and is in the amount of $38,000.00. This project will be funded with HOME funds from Program Year 2015 and Program year 2016. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety April 25, 2017 Page 2 CLAIMS Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $4,419,814.37. President Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Proclamation-WBAA Public Radio Mrs. Murray read the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, WBAA, Public Radio from Purdue, provides essential public services to a significant portion of North and Central Indiana including Greater Lafayette. WHEREAS, WBAA is an invaluable component of Greater Lafayette’s priority missions in public safety, emergency services, information dissemination, community education, cultural vitality, and entertainment. WHEREAS, WBAA contributes to the local economy by actively engaging in economic development, supporting local businesses, and directly providing employment and volunteer opportunities. WHEREAS, WBAA is operated by local professionals who are accountable to local leaders and listeners. WHEREAS, WBAA prioritizes its capability to provide emergency, crisis and disaster communication services which are crucial to public safety officials and the community in times of crisis. WHEREAS, WBAA delivers its support for non-profit, charitable, public service projects and events in the community throughout the year. WHEREAS, WBAA provides local citizens of all ages and from all walks of life significant benefit from the wide array of noncommercial programming and services that encourages lifelong learning. WHEREAS, WBAA is deeply rooted in the local community and continuously strives to be an effective, positive and productive organization that citizens can count on at all times. WHEREAS, WBAA, was licensed to operate April 4, 1922 making it the oldest continuously operating radio station in Indiana. THEREFORE, I, Mayor Tony Roswarski, hereby proclaim my support for WBAA, Public Radio from Purdue, in appreciation for 95 years of serving our community with outstanding programming and services, and in recognition of the indispensable role and position the station has in Indiana. THEREFORE, I, Mayor Tony Roswarski, do hereby designate April 2017 as WBAA Public Radio month in the City of Lafayette, Indiana, and hereby call upon all our citizens to support WBAA Public Radio and the important service they provide. Mike Savage, General Manager of WBAA, thanked the Board for the proclamation. Mr. Savage gave a brief history of WBAA and the importance they have in the community. Board of Public Works and Safety April 25, 2017 Page 3 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 or online at http://www.lafayette.in.gov/agendacenter. **A list of all permits issued for the preceding week is available at http://www.lafayette.in.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/375