Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES March 11, 2025 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Eric Rody, Ron Shriner and Amy Moulton. Jacque Chosnek, City Attorney, was present at the meeting. 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 March 4, 2025 regular meeting. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. NEW BUSINESS Economic Development Historic Demolition Permit-1423 Columbia Street (Garage Only) Miles Holtsclaw, Economic Development, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Historic Demolition Permit for 1423 Columbia Street Garage Only. Mr. Holtsclaw stated that Dann Keiser, Lafayette Historic Preservation Officer, determined that the loss of the garage would be a loss of an historic resource in the city and recommended upholding the 60-day waiting period. Mr. Shriner moved to uphold the 60-day waiting period. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Legal Counsel Resolution 05-2025 A Resolution of the Board of Public Works and Safety to Offer Certain Real Estate for Sale to Abutting Landowner Ms. Chosnek presented to the Board and recommended approval of Resolution 05-2025 A Resolution of the Board of Public Works and Safety to Offer Certain Real Estate for Sale to Abutting Landowner. Ms. Chosnek stated that there are two (2) very small pieces of surplus property about 150 sq feet a piece on either side of an alley located along Union Street. This is being offered to the abutting landowner in the total amount of $500 and will support the new Centennial Edge project. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Purchasing Declaration of Surplus Property-Fleet Maintenance Dave Payne, Purchasing Manager, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property for Fleet Maintenance that includes a 2004 Keiser Morris KM-80000T Hot Box with City ID#2473. Mr. Payne stated that the item will be traded in on an upcoming purchase. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety March 11, 2025 Page 2 Water Works Change Order #1-New Horizons/IU Health Test Production and Test Wells Project Steve Moore, Water Works Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Change Order #1 for the New Horizons/IU Health Test Production and Test Wells Project with Ortman Drilling. Mr. Moore stated that the change order is a reduction in the amount of $35,907.00 which brings the revised contract to $546,062.71. Mr. Moore stated that the change order reduces the scope of work to only that is needed for the installation and removal of temporary stone access drives needed to mobilize to complete the wells. Mr. Moore stated that further cost savings may be achieved during the installation and removal of the drives, this will be determined with the contractor after the work is completed. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Jenna Karle, Deputy Controller, presented for Board approval of Claims in the amount of $6,041,793.75. President Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Time: 9:07 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.