Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES March 8, 2022 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Ron Shriner, Cindy Murray, Norm Childress and Amy Moulton. 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 March 1, 2022 regular meeting. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. OLD BUSINESS Contract-Wea Ridge Water Tower Project (Tabled 3/1/22) Mr. Shriner moved for remove this item from the table. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Removed. Steve Moore, Water Works Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the Wea Ridge Water Tower Project with Caldwell Tanks, LLC. The contract is in the amount of $5,635,400.00 and the project is located on East 430 South and South 150 East. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Notice to Proceed-Wea Ridge Water Tower Project (Tabled 3/1/22) Mr. Shriner moved for remove this item from the table. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Removed. Mr. Moore presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the Wea Ridge Water Tower Project. The project is set to begin today with a substantial completion date of July 2023. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. NEW BUSINESS Engineering Permission to Advertise-Columbian Park Parking Lot at Main St. and Kossuth St. Improvements Jeromy Grenard, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Permission to Advertise for the Columbian Park Parking Lot at Main St. and Kossuth St. Improvements. Publications are set to run on March 11 & 18, 2022 with the bid opening on March 29, 2022. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety March 8, 2022 Page 2 Lafayette Renew Significant Industrial User Permit-Primary Products Ingredients Americas (Tate & Lyle South Plant) Josh Terry, Lafayette Renew, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Significant Industrial User Permit for Primary Products Ingredients Americas formerly Tate & Lyle South Plant. This is a 4-year permit renewal and permitted through the pretreatment program. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Jeremy Diehl, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $5,501,300.85. Mr. Childress asked a general question regarding sewer bonds and requested an accounting of all the bonds. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Special Event Request-Race for Kids 5K Run Walk Jennifer Eberly, Event Representative, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the Race for Kids 5K Run/Walk to be held on June 4, 2022 from 8:00am-10:00am located on the streets surrounding the Franciscan Health campus east of Lafayette. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Banner Request-Round the Fountain Art Fair President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Banner Request for Round the Fountain Art Fair. The banner is to be hung on Columbia Street from May 24-June 7, 2022. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Banner Request-Boy Scouts of America President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Banner Request for the Boy Scouts of America. The banner is to be hung on Columbia Street from March 15-March 29, 2022. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Proclamation-Disability Awareness Month Mayor Roswarski read the following proclamation: WHEREAS, the month of March, 2022, has been designated as “Disability Awareness Month” to celebrate and recognize people with disabilities by the Governor of the State of Indiana; and WHEREAS, disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals with disabilities to live independently, enjoy self-determination, make choices, contribute to society and experience full in the economic, political, social, cultural and educational mainstream of American society; and Board of Public Works and Safety March 8, 2022 Page 3 WHEREAS, family members, friends and members of the community can play a central role in enhancing the lives of people with disabilities especially when the family and community are provided with necessary support services; and public and private employers are aware of the capabilities of people with disabilities to be engaged in competitive work in inclusive settings; and WHEREAS, the goals of this city and state properly include providing individuals with disabilities the opportunities and support to make informed choices and decisions; live in homes and communities where such individuals can exercise their full rights and responsibilities as citizens; pursue meaningful and productive lives; contribute to their family, community, State and Nation; have interdependent friendships and relationships with others; and achieve full inclusion in society. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tony Roswarski, Mayor of the City of Lafayette, do hereby proclaim the month of March, 2022 as: DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH in the City of Lafayette, and call upon citizens of Lafayette, to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities; furthermore, I encourage the citizens of Lafayette to seek counsel and input from any person or group with knowledge and expertise in matters concerning disabilities. 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