Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES March 31, 2020 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray and Norm Childress. Absent: Amy Moulton and 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 Mrs. Murray moved for approval of the minutes from the March 24, 2020 regular meeting. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. *Mrs. Chosnek stated that the Columbian Park Carousel Project was to open bids today but an addendum was issued pushing the new bid opening date to April 14, 2020 at 9:00am. BIDS UNDER ADVISEMENT S. 30th Street Drainage Improvements Project President Henriott stated that this item will remain under advisement. OLD BUSINESS Special Event Request-Tunnel to Towers Lafayette 5K (Tabled 3/17/20) President Henriott stated that this item will remain tabled. *Mayor Roswarski announced Kerry Smith, Water Works Superintendent, passed away unexpectedly this morning. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayer during this time. NEW BUSINESS Engineering Contract-S. 9th Street Sidewalk (Between Harrington Drive and E. 430 S.) Mayor Roswarski presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for S. 9th Street Sidewalk (Between Harrington and E. 430 S.) with Dixon Construction in the amount of $29,900.00. Other quotes that were received are Heartland Excavating with a quote of $30,495.00 and Wise Choice Concrete with a quote of $37,988.50. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety March 31, 2020 Page 2 Notice to Proceed- S. 9th Street Sidewalk (Between Harrington Drive and E. 430 S.) Mayor Roswarski presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the S. 9th Street Sidewalk (Between Harrington Drive and E. 430 S.) to begin today. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Economic Development Historic Demolition Permit-1212 N. 14th Street (Porch Only) Mayor Roswarski presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Historic Demolition Permit for 1212 N. 14th Street Porch Only. Mayor Roswarski stated that this was reviewed by Dann Keiser, Lafayette Historic Preservation Officer, who determined that the demolition of the porch would be a loss of an historic resource of the City. Mayor Roswarski stated that Mr. Keiser recommended upholding the 60-day waiting period. Mrs. Murray moved for approval of upholding the 60-day waiting period. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Historic Demolition Permit-1012 Ferry Street (Garage Only) Mayor Roswarski presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Historic Demolition Permit for 1012 Ferry Street Garage Only. Mayor Roswarski stated that this was reviewed by Mr. Keiser who determined that the demolition of the garage would not be a loss of an historic resource of the City. Mayor Roswarski stated that Mr. Keiser recommended waiving the 60-day waiting period. Mr. Childress moved for approval of waiving the 60-day waiting period. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Historic Demolition Permit-2303 N. 20th Street (Garage Only) Mayor Roswarski presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Historic Demolition Permit for 2303 N. 20th Street Garage Only. Mayor Roswarski stated that this was reviewed by Mr. Keiser who determined that the demolition of the garage would not be a loss of an historic resource of the City. Mayor Roswarski stated that Mr. Keiser recommended waiving the 60-day waiting period. Mrs. Murray moved for approval of waiving the 60-day waiting period. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Mayor Roswarski presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $5,071,337.92. Mr. Childress asked a few questions that were answered by Mayor Roswarski and Mrs. Chosnek. Discussion ensued. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Special Event Request-Eucharistic Procession (St. Boniface) President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of Eucharistic Procession at St. Boniface to be held on May 3, 2020 from 6:00pm-7:00pm on the streets surrounding St. Boniface Church. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety March 31, 2020 Page 3 Spring Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule President Henriott announced the Spring Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule to being Sunday, April 5th for two weeks, Sunday through Thursday from 10:00pm-6:00am. Should any customer experience issues please contact the Water Works Plant at 765-807-1700 or the Utility Billing Office at 765-807-1100. Time: 9:20 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