Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES January 13, 2026 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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 January 6, 2026 regular meeting. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. BIDS UNDER ADVISEMENT 2025 Sewer Rehabilitation Project President Henriott stated that this will remain under advisement. NEW BUSINESS Engineering Recommendation for Award-Lafayette Steele Site Road Construction and Intersection Improvements Jeromy Grenard, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Recommendation for Award for the Lafayette Steel Site Road Construction and Intersection Improvements with Rieth-Riley Construction in the amount of $2,636,814.78. The bids were opened on December 16, 2025. It was determined that Rieth-Riley Construction was the lowest responsive bidder. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Contract-Lafayette Steele Site Road Construction and Intersection Improvements Mr. Grenard presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract for the Lafayette Steele Site Road Construction and Intersection Improvements with Rieth-Riley Construction in the amount of $2,636,814.78. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Notice to Proceed-Lafayette Steele Site Road Construction and Intersection Improvements Mr. Grenard presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Notice to Proceed for the Lafayette Steele Site Road Construction and Intersection Improvements. Mr. Grenard stated that this project is set to start today and will be completed late summer 2026. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety January 13, 2026 Page 2 Purchasing Recommendation for Award-Sodium Bisulfite, Hydrochloric Acid, Buffered Muriatic Acid, Ferric Chloride, Ammonium Sulfate (Dry), Sodium Fluoride, and Sodium Chloride (Salt) Dave Payne, Purchasing Manager, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Recommendation for Award for the Sodium Bisulfite, Hydrochloric Acid, Buffered Muriatic Acid, Ferric Chloride, Ammonium Sulfate (Dry), Sodium Fluoride, and Sodium Chloride (Salt). The awards the following: Supplier Chemical Price per U/M PVS Chemical Solutions Sodium Bisulfite $1.80/gal. Brenntag Mid-South Hydrochloric Acid $178.00/55 gal drum Brenntag Mid-South Sodium Chloride (Salt) $364.70/ton Water Solutions Unlimited Buffered Muriatic Acid $110.00/15 gal. drum Water Solutions Unlimited Sodium Fluoride $1.68/lb. Water Solutions Unlimited Ammonium Sulfate $0.67/lb Kemira Water Solutions Ferric Chloride $2.14/gal. Mr. Payne stated that Bellrock Chemical was determined to be non-responsive because the bid requires no more than .3% insoluble matter in sodium fluoride and the product Bellrock offers is .34-.38%. Water Works is concerned about increasing build up in their vats and clogging of their delivery lines. The WSU product offered has been in use for the past year and meets the specifications stated in the bid. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Lafayette Housing Authority Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette 2025 #1- 1412 Morton Street Michelle Reynolds, Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette 2025 #1- 1412 Morton Street. This agreement authorizes up to $80,000.00 in funding to support the construction of a new home and to provide direct homebuyer assistance. The funding will be drawn from Habitat for Humanity’s 2022, 2023, and 2025 HOME awards. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Water Works Agreement with Wessler Engineering for On-Call Waterworks Engineering Services Steve Moore, Water Works Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement with Wessler Engineering for On-Call Waterworks Engineering Services for 2026. This agreement established on-call task orders for water works projects. It will replace the original water on-call agreement that was originally signed in 2015. Mr. Moore and Andrew Gordon, Wessler Engineering, answered questions from the Board. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety January 13, 2026 Page 3 Task Order #1-On Call Waterworks Engineering Services with Wessler Engineering Mr. Moore presented to the Board and recommended approval of Task Order #1 for On-Call Waterworks Engineering Services with Wessler Engineering in a not-to-exceed amount of $58,100.00 for time and materials. Mr. Moore stated that task order will assist with preparation of deign drawings and specifications to obtain permit approval by IDEM for switching disinfection methods at the Canal Road Water Treatment Plant and to add disinfection at both of the City’s booster station sites. Mr. Moore answered questions from the Board. Discussion ensued. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Amendment #1-Lead Service Line Replacement, Phase 1 with Wessler Engineering Mr. Moore presented to the Board and recommended approval of Amendment #1 for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project, Phase 1 with Wessler Engineering. The original contract fees were estimated based on a 6- month construction duration. Wessler was able to utilize their original contract budget through the end of 2025, however construction is being extended until April 2026 based upon approximately 3-months of material delays. Mr. Moore gave an update on the status of the project. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Jeremy Diehl, Controller, presented for Board approval of Claims in the amount of $9,388,607.47. President Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Time: 9:16 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