Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES January 7, 2020 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Amy Moulton, Cindy Murray, Ron Shriner and Norm Childress. 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. Election of Officers Mr. Childress moved to elect Gary Henriott the President of the Board of Works for 2020. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Mrs. Murray stated that she would be the President Pro-Tem in Mr. Henriott’s absence. MINUTES Mrs. Moulton moved for approval of the minutes from the December 17, 2019 regular meeting. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. BIDS UNDER ADVISEMENT Cason Street Water Main Extension Mrs. Murray stated that this item will remain under advisement. NEW BUSINESS Controller Resolution 01-2020 Utility Budgets for the 2020 Water Works and Lafayette Renew Tim Clary, Controller, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Resolution 01-2020 Utility Budgets for Water Works and Lafayette Renew. Mr. Clary stated the overall utility budget for each of the operating funds increased 4%-4.5% for 2020 with the majority of the increase comes from the 3% salary increase. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Water Works Permission to Advertise-Teal Road Water Main Relocation Project Kerry Smith, Water Works Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Permission to Advertise the Teal Road Water Main Relocation Project. The publications will run on 1/10/2020 & 1/17/2020 with the bid opening on 2/11/2020. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety January 7, 2020 Page 2 CLAIMS Tim Clary, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $13,034,251.22. Mrs. Murray asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Taxi Cab Permits Police Chief, Patrick Flannelly, presented to the Board and recommended approval of taxi cab permits for Marvin Sparger and Cory Richardson. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Mr. Childress asked Chief Flannelly questions about Taxi Cabs, Uber and Lift. Discussion ensued. A representative from Comcast asked which department would be his point of contact for the Easement of Air Rights contract for Nova that went before the Board a few weeks ago. Mrs. Murray stated that Engineering would be able to help him. Time: 9:11 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 *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