Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · October 9, 2018
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
October 9, 2018
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in
the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Norm Childress
and Amy Moulton. 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 October 2, 2018 regular meeting. Mrs.
Moulton seconded. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Parks Department
Recommendation for Award- Tropicanoe Cove Aquatic Center Expansion
Jon Miner, Parks Department, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Recommendation
for Award for the Tropicanoe Cove Aquatic Center Expansion with J.R. Kelly Company with a bid in the
amount of $3,819,000.00. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
Contract- Tropicanoe Cove Aquatic Center Expansion
Mr. Miner presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the Tropicanoe Cove
Aquatic Center Expansion with J.R. Kelly Company in the amount of $3,819,000.00. Mrs. Murray moved
for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
Notice to Proceed- Tropicanoe Cove Aquatic Center Expansion
Mr. Miner presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the Tropicanoe
Cove Aquatic Center Expansion to start today. The substantial completion date is set for April 16, 2019
with the final completion date set for before Memorial Day 2019. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr.
Childress seconded. Passed.
Change Order #3-Memorial Island Phase 2
Claudine Laufman, Parks Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Change
Order #3 for the Memorial Island Phase 2 with J.R. Kelly of a credit in the amount of $2,673.00 which
brings the revised contract amount to $664,821.00. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton
seconded. Passed.
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Engineering
Change Order #1-2018 Curb and Ramp Replacement Project S. 4th Street
Jeromy Grenard, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Change
Order #1 for the 2018 Curb and Ramp Replacement Project on S. 4th Street with Dixon Construction. The
change order is in the amount of $27,191.50 which brings the revised contract amount to $205,314.560.
The change order includes a change in scope- sidewalk, curb and ramp added to 3rd Street. Mr. Childress
moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
Lafayette Housing Authority
CDBG Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Family Promise of Greater Lafayette, Inc. for a
Family Emergency Homeless Shelter Program
Seth Wells, Project Manager, presented to the Board and recommended approval of the CDBG
Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Family Promise of Greater Lafayette, Inc. for a Family
Emergency Homeless Shelter Program. The agreement is in the amount of $9,094.00. Mr. Childress
moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
CDBG Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Lafayette Urban Ministry for an Emergency
Homeless Shelter Program Year 2018
Mr. Wells presented to the Board and recommended approval of the CDBG Agreement between the City
of Lafayette and Lafayette Urban Ministry for an Emergency Homeless Shelter Program Year 2018. The
agreement is in the amount of $11,250.00. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded.
Passed.
CDBG Agreement between the City of Lafayette and YWCA of Greater Lafayette for the Domestic
Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Year 2018
Mr. Wells presented to the Board and recommended approval the CDBG Agreement between the City of
Lafayette and YWCA of Greater Lafayette for the Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention
Program Year 2018. The agreement is in the amount of $9,094.00. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr.
Childress seconded. Passed.
CDBG Agreement between the City of Lafayette and Tippecanoe County Council on Aging, Inc. DBA
Tippecanoe Senior Center for the Senior Home Repair Program Year 2018
Mr. Wells presented to the Board and recommended approval of the CDBG Agreement between the City
of Lafayette of Tippecanoe County Council on Aging, Inc. DBA Tippecanoe Senior Center for the Senior
Home Repair Program Year 2018. The agreement is in the amount of $50,000.00. Mr. Childress moved
for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
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Purchasing
Declaration of Worthless Property-IT Department
Mike Jones, Controller, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Worthless
Property for the IT Department that includes a list of equipment from IT. The equipment is no longer in
service and will be recycled. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
Declaration of Worthless Property-Police Department
Mr. Jones presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Worthless Property for
the Police Department that includes a 2013 Black Dodge Charger 4-Dr Sedan VIN:
2C3CDXAGXDH546377 City#13-212. The vehicle has been declared a total loss after a crash and will
be sold as salvage. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
Declaration of Worthless Property-Engineering Department
Mr. Jones presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Worthless Property for
the Engineering Department that includes a Panasonic PV-A386D Palmcorder IQ VHS Camcorder Serial
Number H6WA10827 with tapes and accessories. This item will be recycled. Mrs. Moulton moved for
approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
Lafayette Renew
Certificate of Substantial Completion-Brown Street Sewer Project
Brad Talley, Renew Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Certificate of
Substantial Completion for Brown Street Sewer Project. The contractor Bowen Engineering has
completed all the work for this project with a substantial completion date of February 7, 2018. Mrs.
Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Certificate of Final Completion-Brown Street Sewer Project
Mr. Talley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Certificate of Final Completion for the
Brown Street Sewer Project. The contractor Bowen Engineering has completed all the work for this
project with a final completion date of May 22, 2018. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Childress
seconded. Passed.
Significant Industrial User Permit-Cargill, Inc
Brian Beeler, Lafayette Renew, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Significant
Industrial User Permit for Cargill, Inc. Cargill has a 4-year permit through the pre-treatment program. Mr.
Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
Significant Industrial User Permit-Caterpillar, Inc
Mr. Beeler presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Significant Industrial User Permit for
Caterpillar, Inc. Caterpillar has a 4-year permit through the pre-treatment program. Mrs. Murray moved
for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
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CLAIMS
Mr. Jones presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $383,694.98. President Henriott asked if
there were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton
seconded. Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
2019 Holiday Schedule
Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of the 2019 Holiday Schedule. This
schedule has been looked over by the Mayor’s Office, Clerk’s Office and Human Resources. Mr.
Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
Special Event Request-2018 Christmas Parade
Mrs. Murray presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event for the 2018
Christmas Parade to be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 in downtown Lafayette. The closures will
begin around 12:00pm that day. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
Special Event Request-Tis the Season 5K Holiday Run
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Tis the Season 5K Holiday Run to be held on December 1, 2018 from 9:00am-10:15am in downtown
Lafayette. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Proclamation-Mental Illness Awareness Week 2018
Mayor Roswarski read the following proclamation:
WHEREAS: Mental health is part of overall health, and;
WHEREAS: One in five adults experience a mental health problem in any given year, and;
WHEREAS: Approximately one-half of chronic mental illness begins by the age of 14 and three-
quarters by the age 24; and,
WHEREAS: Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading
cause among young adults, and 90% of people who die by suicide have an underlying
mental illness; and,
WHEREAS: Long delays – sometimes decades – often occur between the time symptoms first appear
and when individuals get help; and,
WHEREAS: Early identification and treatment can make a difference in successful management of
mental illness and recovery; and,
WHEREAS: It is important to maintain mental health and learn the symptoms of mental illness in
order to get help when it is needed; and
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WHEREAS: Every citizen and community can make a difference in helping end the silence and stigma
that for too long has surrounded mental illness and discouraged people from getting help;
and,
WHEREAS: Public education and civic activities can encourage mental health and help improve the
lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, I, Tony Roswarski, Mayor of Lafayette, Indiana, do
hereby proclaim October 7 through October 13, 2018 as Mental Illness Awareness Week in Lafayette,
Indiana, to shine a light on mental illness and fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and
advocate for equal care.
Time: 9:19 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, 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
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