Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES December 6, 2022 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Ron Shriner, 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 Mr. Childress moved for approval of the minutes from the November 29, 2022 regular meeting. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. BID OPENING McAllister Center Tuckpointing and Brick Replacement Project This being the time set to open bids for the McAllister Center Tuckpointing and Brick Replacement Project and the following bids were received and opened: Ziolkowski Construction, Inc. South Bend, Indiana Base Bid: $269,445.00 Spencer Construction Company, Inc. Lafayette, Indiana Base Bid: $490,568.00 Mrs. Moulton moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. BIDS UNDER ADVISEMENT Vinton Woods Stormwater Conveyance Improvements Project President Henriott stated that the item will remain under advisement. NEW BUSINESS Engineering Contract-Highland Park Curb Replacement Project Jeromy Grenard, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the Highland Park Curb Replacement Project with Dixon Construction. The contract is in the amount of $127,440.00 Board of Public Works and Safety December 6, 2022 Page 2 and the project is a continuation of the curb replacements that began to 2021. Mr. Grenard stated that this is for curb spot replacement in the Highland Park neighborhood. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Notice to Proceed-Highland Park Curb Replacement Project Mr. Grenard presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the Highland Park Curb Replacement Project and is set to start today. Mr. Grenard stated that the project will likely not start until the spring of 2023. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Contract-S. 24th Street Concrete Project Mr. Grenard presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the S. 24th Street Concrete Project with Dixon Construction. The contract is in the amount of $49,342.50. Mr. Grenard stated that this project will replace curbs, curb ramps, and select driveway approaches on S. 24th Street between Wallace Avenue and Kossuth Street. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Notice to Proceed-S. 24th Street Concrete Project Mr. Grenard presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the S. 24th Street Concrete Project and is set to start today. Mr. Grenard stated that the project will likely not start until the spring of 2023. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Jeremy Diehl, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $4,501,495.88. Mr. Childress asked a question on Page 11 regarding the TJW Industrial invoice for Station 5 Troubleshoot AA on Units. Mayor Roswarski stated that is for the heating and air conditioning units in the sleeping quarters for the Fire Department at Station 5. Mr. Childress asked a question on Page 12 regarding the Huntington National Bank invoice for 2015 Toters Equipment Lease Principal and Interest. Mr. Diehl stated that is for a lease originated seven (7) years ago and this is lease payment 7 out of 10 for trash and recycling toters. President Henriott asked a question on Page 10 regarding the Traffic & Parking Control Corp. invoice for Solar School Flashers. Mr. Diehl stated that this is for the solar powered fixed amber flasher (4 units) at school zones. President Henriott asked a question on Page 10 regarding Nannette Van De Voorde invoice for Labor Standards Admin-CAT Park All-Inclusive. Mr. Diehl stated that this is for guidance on CDBG funded projects that include Davis-Bacon Rules etc. President Henriott asked a question on Page 12 regarding the Huston Electric invoice for LED Lighting Preventable Maintenance. Mr. Diehl stated that this invoice is by contract for certain defined areas around the city. Mayor Roswarski stated that the City owns nearly 1,200 lights that Huston maintains under contract. President Henriott asked a question on Page 15 regarding the Bowen Engineering invoice for WWTP Misc Improvements. Mr. Diehl stated that this is for a brand new effort and the first application under that contract. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Time: 9:10 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 Board of Public Works and Safety December 6, 2022 Page 3 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