Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES August 15, 2017 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Norm Childress, Cindy Murray, Dawn Ross and Ron Shriner. Absent: Gary Henriott Jacque Chosnek, 1st Deputy City Attorney, was also present. Mrs. Murray called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given to the flag of our Country. MINUTES Mrs. Ross moved for approval of the minutes from the August 8, 2017 regular meeting. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. BID OPENING 24th, 25th & Knight Street Curb, Sidewalk and Ramp Replacement Project (Re-Bid) This being the time set to open bids for 24th, 25th, and Knight Street Curb, Sidewalk and Ramp Replacement Project (Re-Bid), the following bids were received and opened: Mid-States General Lafayette, Indiana Base Bid: $175,612.00 Heartland Excavating Lafayette, Indiana Base Bid: $95,782.63 Dixon Construction Lafayette, Indiana Base Bid: $116,366.00 Mr. Shriner moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. NEW BUSINESS Economic Development Board of Public Works and Safety August 15, 2017 Page 2 Historic Demolition Permit-1101 Brown Street John Collier, Economic Development, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Historic Demolition Permit for 1101 Brown Street out-building. Mr. Collier stated that this was reviewed by Dann Keiser, Lafayette Historic Preservation Officer, and recommended upholding the 60-day waiting period. Demolition of the building would adversely affect the historic character of the district. Mr. Childress moved to uphold the 60-day waiting period. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. Historic Demolition Permit-710 Hitt Street (Garage Only) Mr. Collier presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Historic Demolition Permit for 710 Hitt Street (Garage Only). Mr. Collier stated that this was reviewed by Mr. Keiser who recommended waiving the 60-day waiting period due to the structural integrity of the garage is in its present state. Mr. Childress moved to waive the 60-day waiting period. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $3,707,345.90. Mrs. Murray asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Special Event Request-Carry the Torch Walk Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the Carry the Torch Walk to be held on September 24, 2017 from 11:00am-6:00pm at Riehle Plaza and the John T. Myers Bridge. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Special Event Request-Boiler Bridgewalk Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the Boiler Bridgewalk to be held on September 22, 2017 from 4:00pm-8:00pm on the John T. Myers Bridge. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Special Event Request-Summer Art Market (LaLa Gallery) Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the Summer Art Market for LaLa Gallery to be held on August 26, 2017 from 6:00am-4:00pm on 5th Street between Main and Ferry Streets. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. Time: 9:07 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Cindy Murray s/s President Pro-tem ATTEST: Mindy Miller s/s Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk Minutes written by Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk Board of Public Works and Safety August 15, 2017 Page 3 *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