Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES January 4, 2022 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Norm Childress, Amy Moulton and Ron Shriner. Jacque 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. Murray moved for approval of the minutes from the December 14, 2021 regular meeting. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. BIDS UNDER ADVISEMENT CAT Park All-Inclusive Sports Field President Henriott stated that this item will remain under advisement. NEW BUSINESS Controller Resolution 01-2022 A Resolution Approving the Detail of the 2022 Water and Renew (Wastewater) Department Budgets Jenna Karle, Deputy Controller, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Resolution 01-2022 A Resolution Approving the Detail of the 2022 Water and Renew (Wastewater) Department Budgets. Mrs. Karle gave a brief explanation of the overall utility budget for each of the operating funds. Mrs. Karle stated that the Water Utility Budget has decreased by 2.9% and the Renew Utility Budget has decreased by 1.7%. The key element of the resolution is the 5% pay increase for employees. Mrs. Karle stated that transfers to the Depreciation Funds for both Water and Renew have been reduced but remain sufficient for capital investment needs. Remarks/Questions from President Henriott. Discussion ensued. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Mrs. Karle presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $12,477,727.16. Mr. Shriner asked a question about regarding reimbursement for vehicle accidents where trees and landscape need replaced. Mrs. Karle stated that if the person has insurance there will be a reimbursement from the insurance company at some point. President Henriott asked a question on Page 23 regarding Global Media Post Limited invoice. David Huhnke, Communications Director, stated that the Japanese Times contacted Mayor Roswarski for an interview and this invoice pays for the advertisement in their paper. President Henriott asked a question on Page 31 regarding the Merrell Bros invoice for land application of biosolids 11/2021. Brad Talley, Renew Superintendent, stated that is Board of Public Works and Safety January 4, 2022 Page 2 for 3.9 million gallons removed and that this amount removed at one time is due to the timing of harvest/crops and weather. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Time: 9:12 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Gary Henriott s/s President ATTEST: Mindy Miller Riehle s/s Mindy Miller Riehle, 1st Deputy Clerk Minutes written by Mindy Miller Riehle, 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