Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES February 21, 2023 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Ron Shriner, and Amy Moulton. Absent: Norm Childress 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. Moulton moved for approval of the minutes from the February 14, 2023 regular meeting. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. BIDS UNDER ADVERTISEMENT Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Bisulfite, Hydrochloric Acid, Buffered Muriatic Acid, Ferric Chloride, Sodium Aluminate, Ammonium Sulfate (Dry), Sodium Fluoride, and Sodium Chloride (Salt) President Henriott stated that this item will remain under advisement. NEW BUSINESS Economic Development Historic Demolition Permit-614 Union Street John Collier, Economic Development, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Historic Demolition Permit for 614 Union Street. Mr. Collier stated that the property is within the Park Mary National Historic District. Mr. Collier stated that Dann Keiser, Lafayette Historic Preservation Officer, determined that the loss of the historic structure would adversely affect the historic character of the historic district. Mr. Keiser recommended upholding the 60-day waiting period. Mr. Shriner moved to uphold the 6-day waiting period. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Purchasing Declaration of Surplus Property-Purchasing (Surface Tablet) Dave Payne, Purchasing Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property for the Information Technology Department that includes a Microsoft Surface Tablet Model: Pro 4, Serial#:106641354853. Mr. Payne stated that this item will be sold on GovDeals.com. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety February 21, 2023 Page 2 CLAIMS Paula King, Controller’s Office, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $852,694.47. President Henriott asked a question on Page 9 regarding the Pagefreezer Software Inc invoice. Mrs. King stated that was from Social Media/Communications for all departments for records compliance archiving for web. President Henriott asked a question on Page 12 & 13 regarding the Lafayette Georgia Utilities. Mrs. King stated that there was an issue with people going in Lafayette, Georgia Walmart and making their water bill payments. But the Georgia location does not accept the payments therefore the payments were being sent to Lafayette, Indiana instead. These invoices are to reimburse Lafayette, Georgia and the problem has been corrected. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Special Event Request-Jeff HS Grand March Angelique Johns, Event Representative, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the Jeff HS Grand March to be held April 22, 2023 from 6:30pm-8:30pm on both sides of Main Street between 6th and 7th Streets in front of the Lafayette Theater. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Time: 9:06 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