Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · August 29, 2017
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
August 29, 2017
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, August 29, 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
Ed Chosnek, 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 22, 2017 regular meeting. Mr. Shriner
seconded. Passed.
BID OPENING
Prairie Lane Watermain Replacement Project
This being the time set to open bids for Prairie Lane Watermain Replacement Project, the following bids
were received and opened:
R & W Conctracting, Inc.
West Lafayette, Indiana
Base Bid: $344,600.00
Mr. Shriner moved to take the bid under advisement for further review. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Recommendation for Award-2017 Pavement Markings
Jenny Leshney, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a
Recommendation for Award for 2017 Pavement Markings with Roadsafe Traffic Systems in the amount
of $146,069.19. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Contract-2017 Pavement Markings
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for 2017 Pavement
Markings with Roadsafe Traffic Systems in the amount of $146,069.19. Mr. Shriner moved for approval.
Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
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Notice to Proceed-2017 Pavement Markings
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for 2017
Pavement Markings. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Change Order #2-Sagamore Parkway Reconstruction, Phase 3
Mrs. Leshney presented to the Board and recommended approval of Change Order #2 for the Sagamore
Parkway Reconstruction Phase 3. The change order is in the amount of $40,060.00 which brings the
revised contract amount to $12,650,201.55. The change order includes modification to the sanitary
structures, unexpected items that were found and conflicts with storm structures. Mr. Childress moved for
approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
CLAIMS
Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $1,880,815.73. Mrs.
Murray asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr.
Childress seconded. Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Special Event Request-Cots and Pots Chili Cook-Off
Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the Cots
and Pots Chili Cook-Off to be held on October 7, 2017 from 4:00pm-8:00pm on Main Street between 4th
and 5th Streets. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed.
Special Event Request- Mosey Down Main Street 19th Anniversary/50th Mosey
Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Mosey Down Main Street 19th Anniversary/50th Mosey to be held on October 14, 2017 from 5:00pm-
10:00pm on Main Street from 6th to 11th Streets. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded.
Passed.
Special Event Request-Black Sparrow Block Party
Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the Black
Sparrow Block Party to be held on October 14, 2017 from 8:00pm-12:00am on Main Street from 2nd to 3rd
Streets. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Special Event Request-Sidewalk Chalk Festival
Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Sidewalk Chalk Festival to be held on September 6-10, 2017 from 1:00pm-5:00pm on North Street
between 6th and 8th Streets. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Time: 9:07 a.m.
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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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