Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES December 13, 2022 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, December 13, 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 Mrs. Murray moved for approval of the minutes from the December 6, 2022 regular meeting. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. NEW BUSINESS Lafayette Renew Recommendation for Award-Vinton Woods Stormwater Conveyance Improvements Project Brad Talley, Renew Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Recommendation for Award for the Vinton Woods Stormwater Conveyance Improvements Project with Bowen Engineering in the amount of $4,036,256.80. The project consists of pond and outlet structure reconstruction, relocation of existing watermain and sanitary sewer, asphalt pavement replacement, guardrail installation, erosion and sediment control, and any other miscellaneous work pertaining to the project work area. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Purchasing Recommendation for Award-McAllister Center Tuckpointing and Brick Replacement Project Dave Payne, Purchasing Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Recommendation for Award for the McAllister Center Tuckpointing and Brick Replacement Project with Ziolkowski Construction. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Contract- McAllister Center Tuckpointing and Brick Replacement Mr. Payne presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the McAllister Center Tuckpointing and Brick Replacement Project with Ziolkowski Construction in the amount of $269,445.00. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety December 13, 2022 Page 2 Notice to Proceed- McAllister Center Tuckpointing and Brick Replacement Mr. Payne presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the McAllister Center Tuckpointing and Brick Replacement Project. The project is set to start today. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Economic Development Historic Demolition Permit-1941 Echo Street (Barn Only) John Collier, Economic Development, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Historic Demolition Permit for 1941 Echo Street for the Barn only. Mr. Collier stated that because the property is listed as historic in the Lafyette Preservation Notebook, this demolition request was reviewed by Dann Keiser, Lafayette Historic Preservation Officer, who determined that the loss of the barn would be a loss of an historic resource in the city. Mr. Collier stated that Mr. Keiser recommended upholding the 60-day waiting period. Mr. Childress moved to uphold the 60-day waiting period. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Jeremy Diehl, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $1,061,733.99. President Henriott asked a question on Page 11 regarding the Traffic Control Corporation invoice for Rapid Response Flashing Beacon Replacement. Mr. Diehl stated that is for railroad crossing solar powered flasher. President Henriott asked a question on Page 12 regarding the TJW Industrial invoice for Fire Station 5 AAON repairs. Mr. Diehl stated that is for an HVAC rooftop unit at Station #5. President Henriott asked a question on Page 14 regarding the Almost Home Humane Society invoice for Animal Sheltering December 2022 and when the current contract with them is expiring. Mr. Diehl stated that the current contract is valid through June 2023. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Special Event Request-Homeless Person’s Memorial Vigil & Speech Jennifer Shook, Event Representative, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the Homeless Person’s Memorial Vigil & Speech to be held on December 12, 2022 from 3:30pm- 5:30pm located on 12th Street between Union Street and Salem Street. The event is scheduled for 4:30pm. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. Time: 9:09 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