BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES

August 15, 2000

The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of West Lafayette, Indiana met in regular session in the Board of Works Room at City Hall on August 15, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. Present were Jesse C. Andrew, III and City Attorney Robert L. Bauman, who presided. Mayor Sonya L. Margerum was absent.

Director Andrew moved to approve the claims as submitted in two dockets in the following amounts:

Motion was seconded by City Attorney Bauman and the vote was AYE.

Clerk-Treasurer Rhodes asked Board approval for renewing the one-year service agreement with Hiram J. Hash & Sons for the WYCom check signer in my office in the amount of $169.00. So moved by Director Andrew. Motion was seconded by City Attorney Bauman and the vote was AYE.

Police Chief Marvin asked Board approval in the transfer of Investigator/2nd Class Brian Lowe to Specialist/Technician, Special Services Bureau, effective August 15, 2000. This is a lateral transfer so there is no change in the biweekly pay. This is to fill the position vacated by Technician Cox when he left to go to Purdue. So moved by Director Andrew. Motion was seconded by City Attorney Bauman and the vote was AYE.

Deputy Police Chief Leroux asked Board approval for a street closing. The street is Columbia Street from Northwestern Avenue to Chauncey Street on August 25 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This request comes from the Village merchants. They are wanting to have a welcome back thing for the students. Mr. Barry Rubin is here today if the Board has any questions. The Police Department has no objections.

Mr. Rubin said I think the intention was also a little celebration of the Phase II completion on the sidewalk project. An opportunity for the merchants down there who suffered through the summer. An opportunity to expose their wares to the kids.

City Attorney Bauman said how is the sidewalk project looking?

Mr. Rubin said it looks great. There have been a lot of positive comments even from the merchants who endured the construction.

Director Andrew said I believe we're going to have a live band, too?

Mr. Rubin said I think there are going to be several bands.

City Engineer Snyder said is the library involved?

Mr. Rubin said yes. He's been in every meeting and he's supports. I think actually the parking lot will be used in the four hour period.

Director Andrew moved approval of the closing of Columbia between Northwestern and Chauncey between 4 and 8 p.m. on August 25. Motion was seconded by City Attorney Bauman and the vote was AYE.

City Attorney Bauman said that's approved and barricades and I suppose 4 to 8, lights?

Deputy Police Chief Leroux said it wouldn't hurt.

Director Andrew said Street Department.

City Attorney Bauman said yes, contact the Street Department.

Street Commissioner Downey said there is a fee for that, $10 per barricade, which is returned to you upon returning the barricades.

Mr. Rubin said is the store on South River Road?

Street Commissioner Downey said yes.

Parks Superintendent Payne said our pool is still open if anybody wants to get rid of the kids this last week before school starts.

City Attorney Bauman said the weather is good pool weather.

Parks Superintendent Payne said very good pool weather.

Street Commissioner Downey asked Board approval for the full time hiring of Glenn Lockard at $12.50/hour in Sanitation effective Monday, August 14. So moved by Director Andrew. Motion was seconded by City Attorney Bauman and the vote was AYE.

Street Commissioner Downey said Mrs. Silvers from the Purdue Musical Organizations has asked the Street Department to put banners on the light poles that we normally put the banners for Global Fest on. I have no problem with doing that. This is just for Board knowledge.

City Engineer Snyder said I would like the Board to approve a request for the employment of Jeffrey Glunt, regular part time student intern in the Engineering Department. It will be no more than 20 hours per week at $10/hour, effective August 21. So moved by Director Andrew. Motion was seconded by City Attorney Bauman.

City Attorney Bauman said do you want to tell us a little about the background of this individual?

City Engineer Snyder said Emmanuel (Assistant Engineer Ngwu) interviewed him while I was on vacation. I met him briefly a couple of days ago, but we didn't have time to talk. He's a junior. Our other two are seniors. They won't be available much.

City Attorney Bauman said School of Engineering?

City Engineer Snyder said yes, Civil Engineering. His schedule fits with the other two boys who can work Tuesdays and Thursdays. He can work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

City Attorney Bauman said we are fortunate to have a resource for those kind of people at hand.

City Engineer Snyder said as a matter of fact, I have an e-mail on my computer from Joe Walsh that worked here a few summers ago. He is coming back for his senior year and wanted to know if we would hire him back again. So they like working here now that we've improved the rate.

The vote was AYE.

City Engineer Snyder said a gentleman on Navajo who has a building permit, 12235, is requesting an extension until December 31, 2000 to finish his garage project. I have no problem with it and talking to him, I warned him that we probably wouldn't extend it again and he really needs to get it finished. He's had the original permit for one year.

Director Andrew said the project is the garage or in the garage?

City Engineer Snyder said the project is the garage. It's a garage addition to an existing home.

So moved by Director Andrew.

City Attorney Bauman said does his spouse join in this extension request?

City Engineer Snyder said well yes, I talked to her first. As long as we don't mention names, I think he's wanting to preserve a good relationship. He wants to get it done.

Motion was seconded by City Attorney Bauman and the vote was AYE.

Director Andrew said keep harmony in the family.

City Attorney Bauman said I suspect she wants it done, not extended again.

Director Andrew said I have the public service agreements to enter into. This is Community Development Block Grant money. We are talking about 13 contracts.

Director Andrew said I would also like to enter into a contract with New Chauncey Housing, Inc. for the continued implementation of housing initiatives in the New Chauncey area. There is no dollar amount there because it is a revolving fund.

City Attorney Bauman said is that a motion?

Director Andrew said that is a motion. Motion was seconded by City Attorney Bauman and the vote was AYE.

City Attorney Bauman said these are all the same as the existing ones? The same agencies we've been working with?

Director Andrew said yes. This is the yearly procedure we go through where they come in and present their requests, and those requests are listened to by the Mayor's Advisory Board and this is what we came up with.

Director Andrew said there is a tour of Wabash Landing tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. and we are meeting at the theater.

Director Andrew announced the Redevelopment Commission will meet at 12 noon tomorrow.

Director Andrew moved to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2000 Board of Works Meeting as submitted. Motion was seconded by City Attorney Bauman and the vote was AYE.

There being no further business at this time, Director Andrew moved for adjournment. Motion was seconded by City Attorney Bauman and the vote was AYE.

Office of the Clerk-TreasurerJudy Rhodes