Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES April 1, 2025 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Eric Rody and Amy Moulton. Absent: Ron Shriner 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 25, 2025 regular meeting. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. OLD BUSINESS Amendment #1-Special Event Request-Lafayette Farmer’s Market and Holiday Markets (Tabled 03/25/2025) Molly Welch, Event Representative, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Amendment #1 for the Special Event Request for Lafayette Farmer’s Market and Holiday Markets. The amendment includes the use of concrete barricades for safety along with the event footprint expanding to include Main Street between 4th and 6th Streets. This expansion is for the May-October Saturdays, the November 22 and December 6, 2025 Holiday Markets. Mayor Roswarski spoke about the addition of the concrete barricades, all event footprints, and the new safety program for downtown events. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. NEW BUSINESS Legal Counsel Resolution 06-2025 A Resolution of the Lafayette Board of Works and Public Safety Accepting Offer to Purchase Real Estate Ms. Chosnek presented to the Board and recommended approval of Resolution 06-2025 A Resolution of the Lafayette Board of Works and Public Safety Accepting Offer to Purchase Real Estate. The accepted offer is from Black Spot, LLC in the amount of $500.00 total. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Lafayette Renew Significant Industrial User Permit-Nanshan America Advanced Aluminum Technologies, LLC Josh Terry, Lafayette Renew, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Significant Industrial User Permit for Nanshan America Advanced Aluminum Technologies, LLC. Mr. Terry stated that this is a 4-year permit renewal with the pretreatment program. Mr. Terry answered questions from the Board. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety April 1, 2025 Page 2 Purchasing Declaration of Surplus Property-Economic Development (Hann Museum) Dave Payne, Purchasing Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property for Economic Development and the Hann Museum for one 6ft metal exterior bench and two tulip-style trash receptacles. Mr. Payne stated that the items will be sold to the Haan Museum for $1.00. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Declaration of Surplus Property-Economic Development (Wabash Center/Grant’s House) Mr. Payne presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property for Economic Development and Wabash Center/Grant’s House for seven 8ft metal exterior benches and two split trash/recycling receptacles. Mr. Payne stated that the items will be sold to Wabash Center/Grant’s House for $1.00. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Declaration of Surplus Property-Fleet Maintenance Mr. Payne presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property for the Fleet Maintenance that includes: Year Make Model VIN City ID Explorer 2010 Ford XLT 1FMEU7DE4AUA78134 6404 Explorer 2010 Ford XLT 1FMEU7DE9AUA78131 6405 Explorer 2010 Ford XLT 1FMEU7DE0AUA78132 6808 Mr. Payne stated that the vehicles will be traded in on an upcoming purchase. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Jeremy Diehl, Controller, presented for Board approval of Claims in the amount of $5,637,905.13. President Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Special Event Request-Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Christine Petkov, Event Representative, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for Celebrate Mental Health Awareness to be held on May 21, 2025 from 5:00pm-7:00pm on the John T. Myers Bridge. Ms. Petkov went over the details of the event. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety April 1, 2025 Page 3 Special Event Request-The Living Way of the Cross Cristian Quintero, Event Representative, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for The Living Way of the Cross to be held on April 17, 2025 from 4:00pm to April 18, 2025 5:00pm located North Street between 8th and 9th Streets. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. ANNOUNCEMENTS Water Works will be conducting Spring Hydrant Flushing from April 6-18, 2025 from 10:00pm-6:00am except Friday and Saturday nights. If discoloration persists after running the cold water tap for a few minutes, please call 765-807-1700 or 765-807-1100. Time: 9:12 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 e