Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES June 24, 2025 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 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 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 June 17, 2025 regular meeting. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. BIDS UNDER ADVISEMENT Roof Replacement for Columbian Park Booster Station, Chemical Feed Building and the Shipping & Receiving Building President Henriott stated that this item will remain under advisement. NEW BUSINESS Engineering Recommendation for Award-2025 Greenbush Street CDBG Project Jeromy Grenard, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Recommendation for Award for the 2025 Greenbush Street CDBG Project with Dixon Construction. The apparent low bidder is Dixon Construction and the bid was determined to be complete. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Contract-2025 Greenbush Street CDBG Project Mr. Grenard presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the 2025 Greenbush Street CDBG Project with Dixon Construction in the amount of $221,625.00. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Notice to Proceed-2025 Greenbush Street CDBG Project Mr. Grenard presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the 2025 Greenbush Street CDBG Project that is set to start today. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety June 24, 2025 Page 2 Lafayette Renew Contract-Prairie Paks Force Main Permanent Bypass Project Brad Talley, Renew Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the Prairie Oaks Force Main Permanent Bypass Project with SLB Pipe Solutions, LLC in the amount of $348,000.00. Mr. Talley went over the details of the project. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Notice to Proceed-Prairie Oaks Force Main Permanent Bypass Project Mr. Talley presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the Prairie Oaks Force Main Permanent Bypass Project set to start today. Mr. Talley stated that the substantial completion is set for October 22, 2025 and the final completion is set for November 21, 2025. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Legal Council Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette 2150 Powder House Lane Michelle Reynolds, Director of Lafayette Housing Authority, presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette 2150 Powder House Lane. Mrs. Reynolds stated that this agreement provides up to $80,000.00 to construct and provide direct homebuyer assistance from the 2022 HOME awards. The completed project will provide an energy efficient, newly construction home for a new homeowner. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette 2160 Powder House Lane Mrs. Reynolds presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette 2150 Powder House Lane. Mrs. Reynolds stated that this agreement provides up to $80,000.00 to construct and provide direct homebuyer assistance from the 2022 HOME awards. The completed project will provide an energy efficient, newly construction home for a new homeowner. Laura Walls, Habitat for Humanity, answered questions from the Board. Discussion ensued. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Purchasing Declaration of Surplus Property-Police Department Dave Payne, Purchasing Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property for the Police Department that includes: Serial Quantity Item Model Number 1 Radar Eagle Plus E19711 1 Motorola Vehicular Radio Adapter NTN8561G CAI1006HNZ 1 RF Power Amplifier PA8-1AA-M 7676 Board of Public Works and Safety June 24, 2025 Page 3 1 Motorola Vehicular Radio Adapter NN8560F F074425637 1 RF Power Amplifier PA8-1AA-M 9137 1 Motorola Vehicular Radio Adapter NN8560F F03367173 3 Charger Prisoner transport insert Patriot N/A 1 Code 3 Siren 3920 JJ0081080 1 Code 3 Siren 3920 JJ0096003 1 Whelen Lightbar Liberty Series 66669 1 Whelen Lightbar Liberty Series 167879 1 Whelen Lightbar Liberty Series 141843 1 Whelen Lightbar Liberty Series 98245 Mr. Payne stated that the items listed above will be listed for sale on GovDeals.com. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Jeremy Diehl, Controller, presented for Board approval of Claims in the amount of $22,940,830.51. President Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Time: 9:14 a.m. Animal Control Appeal Hearing- Elizabeth and Riccardo Stovall BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY ANIMAL APPEAL MINUTES June 24, 2025 Appeal Hearing: The Board of Public Works and Safety met on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 9:18 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Ron Shriner, Cindy Murray, Amy Moulton and Eric Rody. Jacque Chosnek, City Attorney, was also present. President Henriott called the meeting to order. Animal Control Appeal Hearing-Elizabeth and Riccardo Stovall Ms. Chosnek stated that this is the appeal hearing filed by Elizabeth Stovall and Riccardo James regarding the impoundment of their dog Ghost. Spencer Hitchcock, Animal Control Officer (ACO), stated that he received a call for 1204 Archway Drive on June 8, 2025 regarding an incident that happened on June 6, 2025. ACO Hitchcock stated that he spoke Elia Muro, the owner of the Chihuahua named Chocolate, where they explained to ACO Hitchcock that there was an incident on June 6, 2025 where Chocolate was running around outside and ran in their garage and was followed by a large Board of Public Works and Safety June 24, 2025 Page 4 breed dog. ACO Hitchcock stated that the larger breed dog charged at Elia and then Chocolate barked at the larger dog’s attention. That is when the larger dog shifted focus and charged at Chocolate. Elia was then able to get inside the house and did not see anything more. ACO Hitchcock stated that the dog was buried before reporting this incident and before he was able to take pictures or see the scene of the attack. ACO Hitchcock stated that there was Doorbell footage showing that the larger breed dog prowling around the front yard and there was also the body of Chocolate in the front yard. ACO Hitchcock stated that the larger dog did not approach the other dog at all. ACO Hitchcock stated that the camera is a motion-based recording system. The only thing that the camera picked up was that the larger dog was already several feet away from Chocolate walking around the front yard. ACO Hitchcock stated that there was not visual confirmation of what may have occurred in those moments due to Elia going inside the house from the garage at the time. Once ACO Hitchcock impounded the larger dog, he went over to Elia’s house to get confirmation that he had the correct dog in his possession. Elia did confirm that he had the correct dog. ACO Hitchcock went back over the video to make sure that the dog in the video and the dog in his possession was the same dog. ACO Hitchcock stated that over the course of the next week he would drive around the neighborhood looking for the large dog named Ghost. Elia told the ACO that she believed that Ghost lived at 20 East or 30 East Court through an unnamed neighbor of hers. At this time ACO Hitchcock was unable to follow up that day but made a confirmation of Ghost the very next day. ACO Hitchcock stated that when he arrived at 30 East Court, Mr. James asked if ACO Hitchcock had Ghost and confirmed that the dog in the picture was in fact Ghost. Everyone involved was very cooperative. ACO Hitchcock spoke with Mr. James and Ms. Stovall about the incident that took place, and they were very shocked that Ghost would do this and many questions for the ACO. ACO Hitchcock stated that they both helped get Ghost loaded up in the back of the ACO’s truck for impoundment. ACO Hitchcock stated that in his opinion Ghost is a friendly dog, docile and believes that Ghost was not the aggressor in this situation. ACO Hitchcock stated that he doesn’t feel that Ghost needs to be euthanized. Mrs. Murray asked if this was the first incident with Ghost. ACO Hitchcock stated that Ghost has been out of his yard before. Ghost is not altered but his shots are current. Sarah Goans, Chief Animal Control Officer, confirmed that she has had contact with Ghost a few years ago for a check wellbeing and Ghost was fine then. ACO Goans stated that she has reviewed the reports and information for this appeal. ACO Goans stated that she is conflicted with her recommendation for Ghost and does not have a solid recommendation. Elizabeth Stovall and Riccardo James, 30 East Court, stated that they are the owners of the dog Ghost. Ms. Chosnek asked if Ghost has had a history of going out/off the property. Mr. James stated that Ghost had gotten out of the yard a week prior and again on June 6, 2025 due to the neighbor’s fence being under construction and not secure. Ms. Stovall stated that Ghost is 3 years old, intact and his shots are up to date. Ms. Stovall and Mr. James stated that they have taken measures/corrective actions while Ghost has been impounded to solve the issues of him getting out of the property. They have installed and updated the electric fence in both the front and back yard, cemented an 8 foot pole for tethering in the back yard, contacted a behavioral specialist for extensive training for both the dog and owners, future purchase of a kennel, future purchase of a muzzle while on walks, GPS notification system for if he gets out, and an addition of a lock for the fence. Ms. Stovall and Mr. James believe that Ghost was roaming around on Chocolate’s property and Chocolate was defending his own property. Ghost was probably trying to play with Chocolate. Mr. James stated that Ghost has been around other small dogs with no issue before. Ms. Stovall went over the details of the ACO call a few years ago regarding the dog wellbeing check at their home. President Henriott asked how Ghost got out of the property the first time. Ms. Stovall stated that the Water Works employee did not latch the fence well enough and the gate was left open. Mr. Shriner stated that he appreciated the great measures that they have put in place and will also be adding as well for keeping Ghost secure. Mr. Board of Public Works and Safety June 24, 2025 Page 5 Shriner stated that typically when a dog appeal comes before the Board for killing another dog the Board does not allow the dog back home and the appeal denied. Mr. Shriner stated that he has a hard time with approving the appeal but thanked the family for all the work they have put into this already. President Henriott stated that he is leaning toward approving the appeal because all circumstances are different but there needs to be strict rules and expectations put in place for Ghost moving forward. President Henriott was in favor of a non-retractable leash and a muzzle. Mrs. Murray added that Ghost needs to be altered prior to returning to his owners. Mrs. Murray also stated that the owners have done a great job with their efforts to secure Ghost and their home. Mr. Rody stated that he agrees with the expectations that President Henriott and Mrs. Murray have stated. Mr. Rody also stated that with this situation comes a level of doubt that Ghost was the only dog around at the time of Chocolate being killed. Mrs. Murray moved to approve the appeal with the conditions of getting the dog altered, using a muzzle, securing the entire fence and signing a Dangerous Animal Agreement with the ACO’s. President Henriott stated that this process is about public safety for the community with the ACO’s the Board and there will be no leniency going forward. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Passed Ayes: Henriott, Murray and Rody. Nays: Moulton and Shriner Time: 9:48 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