Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES September 19, 2023 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Amy Moulton, Ron Shriner and Eric Rody 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 September 12, 2023 regular meeting. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Mr. Rody abstained. BID OPENING 2023 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project This being the time set to open bids for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project and the following bids were received and opened: Miller Pipeline Indianapolis, Indiana Base Bid: $311,399.07 Alternate #1: $34,801.60 Total Bid: $346,200.68 Insituform Chesterfield, Missouri Base Bid: $363,217.95 Alternate #1: $128,381.52 Total Bid: $491,599.47 SAK O’Fallon, Missouri Base Bid: $393,991.00 Alternate #1: $12,720.00 Total Bid: $406,711.00 Mr. Shriner moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety September 19, 2023 Page 2 Raineybrook Lift Station Upgrade Project This being the time set to open bids for the Raineybrook Lift Station Upgrade Project and the following bids were received and opened: Bowen Engineering Indianapolis, Indiana Base Bid: $2,098,500.00 Atlas Excavating, Inc West Lafayette, Indiana Base Bid: $2,230,000.00 Mr. Rody moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. NEW BUSINESS None CLAIMS Jeremy Diehl, Controller, presented for Board approval of Claims in the amount of $1,956,581.76. Mrs. Murray asked a question on Page 12 regarding the Lafayette Transitional Housing Center invoice for Homeless Service Engagement Center Capital Campaign. Mr. Diehl stated that this is paid for through EDIT Funds to Transitional Housing for the City’s annual commitment. Mayor Roswarski stated that this $50,000.00 invoice is the last of the annual payments for a total of $250,000.00 to help build the building. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Fall Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule Steve Moore, Water Works Superintendent, announced to the Board that the Fall Fire Hydrant Flushing is scheduled to begin on Sunday, October 1, 2023 and will continue for two weeks from 10:00pm-7:00am. Should any customer experience issues regarding this flushing, please contact the Water Works Plant or the Utility Billing Office. Proclamation-National Adult Education Family Literacy Week WHEREAS, More than 51.4 million Americans can’t read or write at the most basic level while 75.1 million lack basic math skills, as well as the credentials and skills necessary to succeed in post-secondary education; and WHEREAS, Every year, one in three young adults drop out of high school; and WHEREAS, American Action Forum estimates that America is short an estimated 7.5 million private sector workers across all skill levels; and Board of Public Works and Safety September 19, 2023 Page 3 WHEREAS, Adult education programs contribute to solving these challenges by helping Americans move along the continuum in their educational journey to achieve basic skills and get prepared for career and college; and WHEREAS, Adult education programs in high schools and adult schools, community colleges and community centers offer low cost, high value programs that upgrade the skill set of our citizens; and WHEREAS, The City of Lafayette, Indiana celebrates Adult Education and Family Literacy Week as a proud participant in the national Educate & Elevate Campaign which helps our citizens learn about all of their adult education options to attain their professional and personal goals. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tony Roswarski, Mayor of Lafayette, Indiana, proclaim the week of September 18 to September 22, 2023, as ADULT LITERACY WEEK in the City of Lafayette, Indiana. Time: 9:13 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