Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES April 8, 2025 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, April 8, 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 April 1, 2025 regular meeting. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. NEW BUSINESS Lafayette Housing Authority Release of Mortgage-2016 N. 17th Street, Lafayette Thomas Scaer, Project Manager, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Mortgage for 2016 N. 17th Street Lafayette Indiana. Mr. Scaer stated that this property has satisfied the period of affordability. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Release of Mortgage-6917 Attica Street, Stockwell Mr. Scaer presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Mortgage for 6917 Attica Street Stockwell Indiana. Mr. Scaer stated that this property has satisfied the period of affordability. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Release of Mortgage-2233 ½ Charles Street, Lafayette Mr. Scaer presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Mortgage for 2233 ½ Charles Street Lafayette Indiana. Mr. Scaer stated that this property has satisfied the period of affordability. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Release of Mortgage-314 N. 18th Street, Lafayette Mr. Scaer presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Mortgage for 314 N. 18th Street Lafayette Indiana. Mr. Scaer stated that this property has satisfied the period of affordability. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety April 8, 2025 Page 2 Release of Mortgage-69 Walnut Street, Lafayette Mr. Scaer presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Mortgage for 69 Walnut Street Lafayette Indiana. Mr. Scaer stated that this property has satisfied the period of affordability. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Release of Mortgage-1721 Everett Street, Lafayette Mr. Scaer presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Release of Mortgage for 1721 Everett Street Lafayette Indiana. Mr. Scaer stated that this property has satisfied the period of affordability. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette 2024 #1-615 Wabash Avenue Mr. Scaer presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between the Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette 2024 #1 for 615 Wabash Avenue. Mr. Scaer stated that this agreement provides up to $75,000.00 to construct and provide direct homebuyer assistance with the 2023 and 2024 HOME awards. The completed project will provide an energy efficient, newly constructed home for a new homeowner. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Jeremy Diehl, Controller, presented for Board approval of Claims in the amount of $3,967,391.84. President Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS George Bittles, Pet Partners Representative, gave the Board and brief overview of what the organization does with therapy animals, the types of animals that are used, types of visits made, and crisis response assistance with animals. Mr. Bittles introduced the dogs and their handlers to the Board. Proclamation-National Therapy Animal Day Mayor Roswarski, Mayor Easter and Commissioner Murtaugh read the following proclamation: There are thousands of Pet Partners therapy animal teams serving in communities across the United States; and WHEREAS, Pet Partners has designated April 30 as National Therapy Animal Day; and WHEREAS, scientific research shows that interacting with therapy animals can reduce stress, relieve depression, slow heart rate, lower blood pressure and strengthen the immune system; and WHEREAS, therapy animal teams play an essential role in improving human health and well-being through the human-animal bond in Lafayette, West Lafayette, and Tippecanoe County, and WHEREAS, therapy animal teams interact with a variety of people in our community including veterans, seniors, patients, students, and those approaching end of life; and Board of Public Works and Safety April 8, 2025 Page 3 WHEREAS, these exceptional therapy animals who partner with their human companions bring comfort and healing to those in need; and WHEREAS, we encourage more pet owners to consider becoming Pet Partners volunteers to help our community by creating greater access to meaningful therapy animal visits. NOW, THEREFORE, Tony Roswarski, Mayor of Lafayette, Erin Easter, Mayor of West Lafayette, and Tom Murtaugh, Tippecanoe County Commissioner, do hereby proclaim April 30, 2025, as: “National Therapy Animal Day” in Lafayette, West Lafayette and Tippecanoe County, and encourage our citizens to celebrate our therapy animals and their human handlers. Further, we publicly salute the service of therapy animal teams in our community and in communities across the nation. PROCLAIMED AND APPROVED this 8th day of April, 2025. Time: 9:14 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