Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES January 20, 2026 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Amy Moulton, Eric Rody and Ron Shriner. Absent: Cindy Murray 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 13, 2026 regular meeting. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. NEW BUSINESS Lafayette Renew Recommendation for Award-2025 Sewer Rehabilitation Project Brad Talley, Renew Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Recommendation for Award for the 2025 Sewer Rehabilitation Project with Inliner Solutions, LLC in the amount $834,968.00. It was determined that Inliner Solutions was the lowest responsive bidder. Other bids received were from SAK Construction for $1,049,366.50, Insituform Technologies for $1,097,543.08, SLB Pipe Solutions for $1,180,172.00 and Visu-Sewer for $1,555,130.00. Mr. Talley went over the details of the project. Mr. Talley noted that their bid packet was missing the Drug Testing Policy, which has since been submitted. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Amendment #3-Service Area 11B with HWC Engineering Mr. Talley presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Amendment #3 for the Service Area 11B with HWC Engineering. This amendment is an increase in the amount of $170,000.00 which brings the revised contract amount to $1,999,375.00. This amendment includes gravity sewer extensions of various sizes at Dismal Creek Sewer, Wea School Road, and Wea School Lift Station. Mr. Talley stated that this amendment also includes providing the required additional survey, engineering design and permitting for the additional routes identified along with the associated land acquisition. Mr. Talley answered questions from the Board. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Rody seconded. Passed. Engineering Permission to Advertise-Creasy Lane CCMG Project Jeromy Grenard, Public Works Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Permission to Advertise for the Creasy Lane CCMG Project. Mr. Grenard stated that the publications are set to run on January Board of Public Works and Safety January 20, 2026 Page 2 23 & 30, 2026 with the bid opening on February 10, 2026. Mr. Grenard went over the details of the project. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Purchasing Modification of Award-Sodium Fluoride Only Dave Payne, Purchasing Manager, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Modification of Award for the Sodium Fluoride only. Mr. Payne stated that on January 13, 2026 the Board of Works approved the award to sodium fluoride chemical bid to Water Solutions Unlimited. After the award, it was discovered the award was issued in error due to an administrative mistake in reviewing the apparent low bid. Supplier Chemical Price per U/M Bellrock Chemical Sodium Fluoride $1.5850 for 1 pallet/$1.5350 for 2 pallets Mr. Payne recommended that the Board rescind/cancel the prior award to Water Solutions Unlimited for sodium fluoride only and award the sodium fluoride bid to Bellrock Chemical as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Discussion ensued. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Declaration of Surplus Property-Fleet Maintenance Mr. Payne presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Declaration of Surplus Property for Fleet Maintenance that includes: City ID # Item VIN FD64 2008 Ford Expedition 1FMFU165X8LA47257 2527 2005 International 4300 single axle dump truck 1HTMMAAL05H155244 Mr. Payne stated that these vehicles have major rust damage and are not worth repairing. These vehicles will be sold for salvage. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Water Works Contract with Ortman Drilling Inc for 2025 Test Well and Test Production Will Drilling Steve Moore, Water Works Superintendent, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract with Ortman Drilling Inc for 2026 Test Well and Test Production Well Drilling. This will be to complete 1 test well and 1 test production well on the Wea-Ton property along with 5 test wells and 1 test production well in areas of McAllister Park located north of the City’s Glick Well Field. Mr. Moore stated that the contract is in the amount of $776,031.00 which is being considered as a Professional Service for the City. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety January 20, 2026 Page 3 CLAIMS Jenna Karle, Deputy Controller, presented for Board approval of Claims in the amount of $20,373,054.01. President Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Rody moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. MISCELLANEOUS Banner Request-Boy Scouts of America President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Banner Request for Boys Scouts of America for a banner to be hung across Columbia Street from March 17-31, 2026. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed. Time: 9:10 a.m. Animal control Appeal Hearing-Joshua Bowsher BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY ANIMAL APPEAL MINUTES January 20, 2026 Appeal Hearing: The Board of Public Works and Safety met on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:14 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Ron Shriner, Amy Moulton and Eric Rody. Absent: Cindy Murray Jacque Chosnek, City Attorney, was present. President Henriott called the meeting to order. Animal Control Appeal Hearing-Joshua Bowsher Ms. Chosnek stated that the appeal was filed by Joshua Bowsher related to the impoundment of his animal named “Blue”. Chief Animal Control Officer (ACO), Sarah Goans, confirmed that she is familiar with Blue and his history. ACO Goans stated that Blue was issued a Dangerous Animal Agreement (DAA) on May 24, 2025. ACO Goans stated that on May 24, 2025 a neighbor was out looking for his cat walking on the sidewalk. Blue was on a tie-out but the tie-out was able to reach the sidewalk and the neighbor was bit on the right calf when he was walking by Blue. ACO Goans went over the details of the DAA agreement with the Board and answered questions from the Board. ACO Goans confirmed that there is a call history with Blue and even after the DAA was issued, Blue has been out several times. Sometimes Mr. Bowsher calls Animal Control with help finding Blue. Most of the time Mr. Bowsher would find Blue or the dog would return on his own. ACO Goans stated that she has observed Mr. Bowsher struggle to keep control of the dog and have Blue remain of the property with leads, tie-outs for leashes. ACO Goans recommended denying the appeal due to Blue having a DAA, negligence of owner and negligence of who Mr. Bowsher allows to be around the dog. ACO Goans believes that if Blue is returned there will continue to be violations relating to Blue. Board of Public Works and Safety January 20, 2026 Page 4 ACO Aaron Gravely stated that on January 7, 2026 he responded to a call for dogs running at large near 14th Street and Union Street. ACO Gravely stated that he circled the block but didn’t see anything initially, however he soon saw the owner, Mr. Bowsher, outside of a truck with the doors wide open and no dogs around. It appears that Blue and their other dog “Dog” where the dogs running at large. ACO Gravely stated that Mr. Bowsher approached him and admitted that Blue was running loose. At which time Blue was running in the field on the east side of the houses near Mr. Bowsher’s truck. ACO Gravely seized Blue for the DAA violation, running loose and no muzzle. ACO Gravely stated that he has spoken with Mr. Bowsher regarding the dogs being loose, finding better housing, and prior history. ACO Gravley recommended upholding the seizure and denying the appeal. ACO Gravely believes that if Blue is returned there will continue to be violations. Ms. Chosnek invited Mr. Bowsher to come to the podium and state his appeal for the seizure of his dog Blue to the Board. Josh Bowsher, 80 Ironwood Court Apt B, stated that he knows that Blue was loose, but he stated that Blue has never bit anyone off property. Mr. Bowsher stated that Blue is a nice dog. Ms. Chosnek asked Mr. Bowsher if the dog has never bit anyone off property, then why was the DAA issued in 2025. Mr. Bowsher stated that he was living on 12th Street, and he was chained up, which is the only incident where Blue has bitten someone. Ms. Chosnek asked if Blue was chained up in a way that he could reach the sidewalk. Mr. Bowsher confirmed that is correct and stated that he was unaware that he could not have Blue that close to the sidewalk. Mr. Bowsher stated that he knows that Blue has a history of running at large and has a difficult time keeping control of Blue. Mr. Bowsher stated that Blue was his best friend and had owned him for 5-6 years. Mr. Bowsher stated that he was sorry and asked to have Blue return home. President Henriott moved to deny the appeal. Mr. Rody seconded. Denied. Time: 9:25 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