Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · January 19, 2021
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
January 19, 2021
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met virtually in a regular session on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021 at 9:00
a.m. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Amy Moulton, Norm Childress 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
Mr. Shriner moved for approval of the minutes from the January 12, 2021 regular meeting. Mrs. Murray
seconded. Passed 5-0 on a roll call vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Change Order #7-Twyckenham Blvd
Jeromy Grenard, Public Safety Director, requested tabling this item. Mr. Shriner moved to table this item. Mr.
Childress seconded. Tabled 5-0 on a roll call vote.
Certificate of Final Completion-N. 19th Street, Underwood Street, and Old US 231 Resurface Project
Mr. Grenard presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Certificate of Final Completion for the N.
19th Street, Underwood Street, and Old US 231 Resurface Project with Reith-Riley Construction. Mr. Grenard
stated that substantial completion was October 2020 when construction was complete. Mr. Grenard stated that the
contractor has satisfactorily completed all work items for this project as of October 16. Mrs. Murray moved for
approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed 5-0 on a roll call vote
Lafayette Renew
Certificate of Final Completion-S. 30th Street Drainage Improvements Project
Brad Talley, Renew Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Certificate of Final
Completion for S. 30th Street Drainage Improvements Project with Atlas Excavating. Mr. Talley stated that Atlas
Excavating has completed all work for this project with final completion on November 8, 2020. Mr. Childress
moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed 5-0 on a roll call vote
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Parks Department
Certificate of Completion-Columbian Park Lagoon Dredging Improvements Project
Claudine Laufman, Parks Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Certificate of
Completion for the Columbian Park Lagoon Dredging Improvements Project with Merrell Bros. Mrs. Laufman
stated that this project was completed on September 1, 2020. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress
seconded. Passed 5-0 on a roll call vote.
Police Department
Amendment #1-Agreement for Towing and Related Services
Mrs. Chosnek presented to the Board and recommended approval of Amendment #1 for the Agreement for
Towing and Related Services with Jim’s Garage and J&T Recovery. Mrs. Chosnek stated that this 5-year contract
extension will have the exact terms and prices from the last contract. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr.
Shriner seconded. Passed 5-0 on a roll call vote.
CLAIMS
Jeremy Diehl, Deputy Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $3,591,737.56. Mr.
Shriner asked a question on Page 13 regarding the NILEA Housing Expense for individuals or registration. Mr.
Diehl stated this invoice is for housing only for 8 weeks encompassing all recruits. Mr. Childless asked a question
on Page 11 regarding Income Survey Services. Mr. Diehl state that these are for Vinton Sidewalk Project and
income eligibility of the neighborhood. President Henriott asked a question on Page 13 regarding RADkids Inc.
Mr. Diehl stated that is for Rape Aggression Defense renewal for training. Discussion ensued. President Henriott
asked a question on Page 20 regarding Ortman Drillings. Mr. Diehl stated that was for maintenance process
performed to detect corrosion in the pipes and wells. Mr. Childress asked a question on Page 17 regarding the
Duke Energy invoice in the amount of $697.11. Mr. Diehl stated that he would need to look into that and get back
with Mr. Childress. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed 5-0 on a roll call vote.
Time: 9:17 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
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