Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES October 21, 2025 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Amy Moulton, and Ron Shriner. Absent: Eric Rody 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 October 14, 2025 regular meeting. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. NEW BUSINESS Economic Development Historic Demolition Permit-9 N. 10th Street Michael Sinnet, Economic Development, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Historic Demolition Permit for 9 N. 10th Street. Mr. Sinnet stated that Dann Keiser, Historic Preservation Officer, determined that the loss of the structure would be a loss of a historic resource in the city and recommended upholding the 60-day waiting period. Mr. Sinnet stated that this property has sustained fire damage and swatters living in the structure therefore it is unsafe and hazardous. Mr. Sinnet stated that given the condition of the property he recommended waiving the 60-day waiting period. Mr. Shriner moved to waive the 60-day waiting period. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Engineering Contract-2025 Greenbush Street Concrete Project, Phase 2 Jeromy Grenard, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the 2025 Greenbush Street Concrete Project, Phase 2 with Dixon Construction. The contract with Dixon Construction is in the amount of $141,741.00. Mr. Grenard stated that they reviewed the bids and found the lowest responsive bidder to be Dixon Construction. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Notice to Proceed-2025 Greenbush Street Concrete Project, Phase 2 Mr. Grenard presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the 2025 Greenbush Street Concrete Project, Phase 2. Mr. Grenard stated that the project can start effective immediately. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety October 21, 2025 Page 2 Contract-2025 Road Crack Sealing Project Mr. Grenard presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for 2025 Road Crack Sealing with Pavement Solutions, Inc. The contract with Pavement Solutions is in the amount of $228,034.25. Mr. Grenard stated that this project will be weather and schedule dependent in late 2025 /early 2026. Mr. Grenard went over the details of the project. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Legal Counsel Resolution 10-2025 Accepting the Assignment of Tax Sale Certificate from Tippecanoe County Ms. Chosnek presented to the Board and recommended approval of Resolution 10-2025 Accepting the Assignment of Tax Sale Certificate from Tippecanoe County. Ms. Chosnek stated that there were a couple of properties that did not sell at the most recent tax sale. Those properties include 40 Chestnut Street and 1913 Salem Street. Ms. Chosnek stated that the city will take control of the properties in 6-12 months. Discussion ensued regarding the timeframe process. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Purchasing Resolution 11-2025 Accepting the Transfer of Vehicle from Tippecanoe County to City of Lafayette Dave Payne, Purchasing Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Resolution 11-2025 Accepting the Transfer of Vehicle from Tippecanoe County to City of Lafayette. Mr. Payne stated that the resolution is to accept the transfer of ownership of a 2005 Dodge Caravan from Tippecanoe County. Mr. Payne stated that the Tippecanoe County Commissioners passed a similar resolution to transfer the vehicle to the City of Lafayette. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Declaration of Surplus Property-Police Department Mr. Payne presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property for the Police Department that includes a 2005 Dodge Caravan VIN# 1D4GP24R15B161535. Mr. Payne stated that this vehicle will be traded in on an upcoming vehicle. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Declaration of Surplus Property-Parking Operations Mr. Payne presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property for Parking Operations that includes a 2011 John Deere Gator Model# 8251 XUV VIN #1M0825GSHBM041686 and a 2011 Boss Snowplow Model# Power-V XT VIN# BC069253. Mr. Payne stated that these items will be traded in on upcoming replacement items. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Water Works Change Order #1-Lead Service Line Replacement Project Steve Moore, Water Works Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of Changer Order #1 for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project with Atlas Excavating. Mrs. Moore stated that the change order extends the contract time 153 days to April 3, 2026. The time extension is warranted due to delays in material availability at the beginning of the project. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety October 21, 2025 Page 3 CLAIMS Jeremy Diehl, Controller, presented for Board approval of Claims in the amount of $4,569,276.43. Mrs. Murray asked a question on Page 28 regarding the Truck Country of Indiana invoice for Program Module 31157 and Diagnose Codes 2589. Mr. Diehl stated that he was uncertain and will get back to the Board with an answer. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. 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 http://www.lafayette.in.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/375