Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES August 29, 2023 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Amy Moulton, Eric Rody and Ron Shriner 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 August 22, 2023 regular meeting. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. NEW BUSINESS Economic Development Historic Demolition Permit-124 S. 7th Street John Collier, Economic Development, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Historic Demolition Permit for 124 S. 7th Street. Mr. Collier stated that Dann Keiser, Lafayette Historic Preservation Officer, determined that the loss of the structure would negatively affect the historic district and recommended upholding the 60-day waiting period. Mr. Shriner moved to uphold the 60-day waiting period. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Purchasing Declaration of Surplus Property-Lafayette Renew President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property for the Lafayette Renew Department that includes a Semi-trailer container 50’ long, 8’ wide and 9’7” tall, No VIN or Serial Number. President Henriott stated that the item will be sold as scrap. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Declaration of Surplus Property-Fleet Maintenance President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property for Fleet Maintenance that includes a CarJack USA vehicle lift Serial Number ????1448, City ID Number: None. President Henriott stated that the equipment will be sold, traded or scrapped. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety August 29, 2023 Page 2 Declaration of Surplus Property-Information Technology President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property for Information Technology that includes: Description/Model Serial Number Dell Optiplex 7450 All in One PC B8F7CM2 Dell Optiplex 7450 All in One PC HFC3CM2 Dell Optiplex 7450 All in One PC FNQ5JL2 Dell Optiplex 7450 All in One PC BNC4XM2 Dell Optiplex 7450 All in One PC BNH2XM2 Dell Optiplex 7450 All in One PC HF33CM2 Dell Optiplex 7450 All in One PC B892XM2 Dell Optiplex 7450 All in One PC HF92CM2 President Henriott stated that the items will be sold on GovDeals.com or recycled. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Water Works Permission to Advertise-Glick Wellfield Improvements Steve Moore, Water Works Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Permission to Advertise for the Glick Wellfield Improvements Project. Publications are set to run on August 31 and September 7, 2023 with the bid opening set for September 26, 2023. Mr. Moore gave the Board a brief description of the project. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Jeremy Diehl, Controller, presented for Board approval of Claims in the amount of $5,246,851.23. President Henriott asked a question on Page 17 regarding the Gray Media Group Invoice and the status of that contract. Mayor Roswarski stated that it has only been about a month, but everything is going ok so far. Mr. Diehl stated that the invoice is for LPD recruiting tactics. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Special Event Request-Walk to End Alzheimer’s Avery Smith, Event Representative, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for Walk to End Alzheimer’s that will be held on October 21, 2023 from 6:00am-3:00pm on Riehle Plaza, John T. Myers Bridge and the Heritage Trail. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety August 29, 2023 Page 3 Special Event Request-Sidewalk Chalk Festival Harry Mohler, Event Representative, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for Sidewalk Chalk Festival to be held September 15-16, 2023 from 11:00am-5:00pm located at the corner of 7th Street and North Street along the sidewalks around First Baptist Church and the Tippecanoe Arts Federation. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton 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 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 month is available at http://www.lafayette.in.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/375