Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES December 18, 2018 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Norm Childress, Amy Moulton and Ron Shriner. Ed Chosnek, 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 Mrs. Moulton moved for approval of the minutes from the December 11, 2018 regular meeting. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. NEW BUSINESS Engineering Utility Service Agreement-Thermo King/R&D Rentals, LLC Bob Foley, Engineering, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Utility Service Agreement for Thermo King/R&D Rentals. This is located at the northeast corner of Veterans Memorial Parkway and David Howarth Drive. A check in the amount of $14,152.00 has been provided for water only, there is no sanitary service there now. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $3,602,452.52. President Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Proclamation- Homeless Person’s Memorial Day Proclamation 2018 Mayor Roswarski read the following proclamation: WHEREAS, December 21, 2018 marks the first day of winter and is the longest night of the year; WHEREAS, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council have designated December 21, 2018 as National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day; WHEREAS, thousands die each year without stable housing; WHEREAS, homelessness continues to be a serious challenge for many Tippecanoe County residents who have the right to adequate food, housing, clothing, safety and health care; WHEREAS, housing is a fundamental right and a basic human need; WHEREAS, homelessness raises one’s risk of illness, injury and death; Board of Public Works and Safety December 18, 2018 Page 2 WHEREAS, LTHC Homeless Services is a leader in ending homelessness by connecting individuals and families with resources and housing solutions; WHEREAS, the Homeless Person’s Memorial service will take place on Friday, December 21 from 10:30-12:30 at Trinity United Methodist Church to commemorate our neighbors who have passed away in 2018 as a result of homelessness; WHEREAS, by joining together and remembering our neighbors, we can honor their lives by working to provide solutions to end homelessness within this community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY MAYOR TONY ROSWARSKI, That December 21, 2018 is hereby named National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day in Lafayette to remember those who have died while experiencing homelessness and to encourage citizens to come together to celebrate their memory and address the factors that lead to homelessness. ANNOUNCEMENTS Dan Crowell, Street Commissioner, announced that the trash routes for the Christmas and New Year’s week will be pushed back one day. DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE Police Department Chief Patrick Flannelly gave an update regarding the work, current projects, statistics and future goals of the Lafayette Police Department. Chief Flannelly stated that the Police Department Annual Report is available to the public at http://www.lafayette.in.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/300 Time: 9:35 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