Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · August 22, 2017
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
August 22, 2017
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, August 22, 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
Mr. Shriner moved for approval of the minutes from the August 15, 2017 regular meeting. Mrs. Ross
seconded. Passed.
BID OPENING
2017 Pavement Markings
This being the time set to open bids for 2017 Pavement Markings, the following bids were received and
opened:
Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc
Lafayette, Indiana
Base Bid: $146,069.19
Indiana Sign & Barricade, Inc
Indianapolis, Indiana
Base Bid: $234,443.91
Gridlock Traffic Systems, Inc
Indianapolis, Indiana
Base Bid: $374,092.25
Mr. Shriner moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
QUOTE OPENING
Greenbush CSO Storage Tank Project
This being the time set to open quotes for Greenbush CSO Storage Tank Project, the following quote was
received and opened:
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Bowen Engineering
Indianapolis, Indiana
Quotes: $23,100,932.00
Mrs. Ross moved to take the quote under advisement for further review. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Recommendation for Award-24th, 25th and Knight Street Curb, Sidewalk and Ramp Replacement Project
(Re-Bid)
Bob Foley, Engineering, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Recommendation for
Award for the 24th, 25th and Knight Street Curb, Sidewalk and Ramp Replacement Project (Re-Bid) with
Heartland Excavating in the amount of $95,782.53. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded.
Passed.
Contract-24th, 25th and Knight Street Curb, Sidewalk and Ramp Replacement Project (Re-Bid)
Mr. Foley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for 24th, 25th and Knight
Street Curb, Sidewalk and Ramp Replacement Project (Re-Bid) with Heartland Excavating in the amount
of 95,782.53. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Notice to Proceed-24th, 25th and Knight Street Curb, Sidewalk and Ramp Replacement Project (Re-Bid)
Mr. Foley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the 24th, 25th and
Knight Street Curb, Sidewalk and Ramp Replacement Project (Re-Bid). Mr. Shriner moved for approval.
Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Permission to Advertise-Structure Demolition at 615 Wabash Avenue and 1327 Columbia Street
Mark Gick, Building Commissioner, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Permission
to Advertise the Structure Demolition at 615 Wabash Avenue and 1327 Columbia Street. Mr. Gick stated
that both properties had a fire and has been through the Lafayette Housing Authority. Mr. Shriner moved
for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Amendment #1-Sagamore Parkway Reconstruction, Phase I
Mr. Foley presented to the Board and recommended approval of Amendment #1 for the Sagamore
Parkway Reconstruction Phase I with American Structurepoint in the amount of $19,107.39 along with an
increase of time to extend the schedule 8 weeks. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded.
Passed.
Fire Department
Supplemental Fire Contract for the Furnishing of Fire Protection and Emergency Services to the
Unincorporated Area of Fairfield Township
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Chief Richard Doyle presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Supplemental Fire Contract
for the Furnishing of Fire Protection and Emergency Services to the Unincorporated Area of Fairfield
Township in the amount of $100,000.00. Chief Doyle gave a brief description of what the funding would
be used for. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Economic Development
Kettelhut Contract-515 Columbia Building Repairs
Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Kettelhut Contract for the 515 Columbia Building Repairs in the amount of $19,289.00, Mr. Carson stated
that the contract sis for window repair and rehabilitation, exterior painting, exterior tuck-pointing and
water proofing. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Lafayette Renew
Amendment #1-Construction Services for Greenbush CSO Storage Tank Project with Greeley & Hansen
Brad Talley, Lafayette Renew Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of
Amendment #1 for Construction Services for Greenbush CSO Storage Tank Project with Greeley &
Hansen in the amount not-to-exceed $1,270,300.00. Mr. Talley gave a description of what the project
entails and how it comes together with other sewer projects that are currently being worked on and
projects in the future. Tim Healy, Greeley & Hansen, spoke about the project details and the community
impact this project will have. Mayor Roswarski thanks Mr. Talley and his team for their efforts and
continued progress with the Long Term Control Plan. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress
seconded. Passed.
Agreement with Greeley & Hansen for Williams Street Sewer Project
Mr. Talley presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement with Greeley & Hansen
for Williams Street Sewer Project in the amount not-to-exceed $406,300.00. Mr. Talley stated that due to
substantial value engineering cost savings on the Greenbush CSO Tank Project, the project is now able to
be completed early and under the current bond issuance and rates. The primary components of this
contract include preliminary design, final design and construction office services. Mr. Childress moved
for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $3,427,523.51. Mrs.
Murray asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Childress moved for approval.
Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Special Event Request-Fill the Boot
Chris Conklin, Lafayette Fire, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event
Request for the Fill the Boot to be held on September 8-10, 2017 from 8:00am-8:00pm at all Lafayette
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Fire Stations. Mr. Conklin stated that they raised $36,000.00 in 2016. Mr. Shriner moved for approval.
Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Special Event Request-Lunch in the Park (September)
Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the Lunch
in the Park-September to be held on September 8, 2017 from 10:30am-2:00pm at Riehle Plaza. Mr.
Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Time: 9:26 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
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