Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES February 7, 2023 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 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 January 31, 2023 regular meeting. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. NEW BUSINESS Economic Development Historic Demolition Permit-2205 Union Street John Collier, Economic Development, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Historic Demolition Permit for 2205 Union Street due to fire damage. Mr. Collier stated that Dann Keiser, Lafayette Historic Preservation Officer, determined that the loss of the original garage would have a loss of an historic resource in the city and recommended upholding the 60-day waiting period. Jeromy Grenard, Public Works Director, stated that there are people gaining access to the property even though it is boarded up. Mr. Grenard stated that these people are building fires in the basement to stay warm etc. With the size of fire that occurred in this structure, the Engineering Department feels the structure is not safe for people to be in. Mr. Grenard recommended waiving the 60-day waiting period so the structure can be torn down as soon as possible. Mr. Shriner moved to wave the 60-day waiting period. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Fire Department Supplement #8-Fire Contract for the Furnishing of Fire Protection and Emergency Services to the Unincorporated Area of Fairfield Township Fire Chief, Richard Doyle, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Supplement #8-Fire Contract for the Furnishing of Fire Protection and Emergency Services to the Unincorporated Area of Fairfield Township. The contract is in the amount of $620,000.00. Chief Doyle stated that the funds will be used for additional bunker gear using approximately $500,000.00 of the funds and purchasing 20 handheld radios using the remaining amount. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety February 7, 2023 Page 2 Lafayette Housing Authority Release of Mortgage-224 Dehart Street, West Lafayette Indiana Valerie Oakley, Project Manager, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Mortgage for 224 Dehart Street West Lafayette Indiana. Mrs. Oakley stated that the period of affordability has expired. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Release of Mortgage-267 E. Sunset Lane, West Lafayette Indiana Mrs. Oakley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Mortgage for 267 E. Sunset Lane West Lafayette Indiana. Mrs. Oakley stated that the property was sold and the balance has been paid off. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Release of Mortgage-1326 Burroughs Street, Lafayette Indiana Mrs. Oakley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Mortgage of 1326 Burroughs Street Lafayette Indiana. Mrs. Oakley stated that the period of affordability has expired. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Release of Mortgage-2134 Charles Street, Lafayette Indiana Mrs. Oakley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Mortgage for 2134 Charles Street Lafayette Indiana. Mrs. Oakley stated that this was an old homebuyer loan that was paid off in 2016 and the documents were never released. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Release of Covenant for Deed Restrictions-2134 Charles Street, Lafayette Indiana Mrs. Oakley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Covenant for Deed Restrictions for 2134 Charles Street, Lafayette Indiana. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Paula King, Controller’s Office, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $1,305,203.57. President Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Special Event Request-McAllister Center Father Daughter Dance Tyler Laufman, McAllister Center, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the McAllister Center Father Daughter Dance to be held on February 11, 2023 from 1:00pm-8:00pm on the streets surrounding McAllister Center for carriage rides. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety February 7, 2023 Page 3 Special Event Request-NAMI Mental Health Awareness Day Pushpa Toppo, Event Representative, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for NAMI Mental Health Awareness Day to be held on February 18, 2023 from 8:00am-2:00pm in the Big 4 Depot Community Room. This event is to bring awareness for the Ankit Foundation and Mental Health Awareness. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. President Henriott expressed his admiration for Mayor Roswarski and his State of the City Address that was given to the public this past week. President Henriott spoke of what a great Mayor he is and that he cares deeply for his community. Time: 9:14 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