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Tracy Boyd moved to table the resolution to the board’s Oct. 27 meeting; Ron (Rob) Schleifer seconded and the motion passed with no recorded opposition.
Amber (city staff) explained that while the board’s public materials call it the “Stormwater Advisory Board,” the powers and duties listed in state statute — including adopting budgets and salaries — align more with governing authority. Amber said the statute the city would rely on to set an electronic‑participation policy applies to governing bodies; she recommended staff research whether the board’s name or designation should be changed so any resolution tracks the applicable statute.
Amber also noted a recent change in state law, effective July 1, that requires that meetings be live‑streamed and that recordings, minutes and related meeting materials be publicly accessible (the city’s website and YouTube were cited as locations for such materials). Board members reported difficulty finding some historical agendas and minutes after the city updated its site and asked staff to verify posting practices. Staff said Sean McTush has been working to upload materials.
Board members expressed concern about the board’s experience during the previous budget cycle, when they said meetings were canceled and a budget the board reviewed went to council without the board’s concerns being addressed. Board members asked staff to confirm whether changing the board’s name (for example, to a board of directors designation) or other formal steps would change how the council and administration engage the board during budget review.
The board did not adopt the resolution and directed staff to research statutory language, the board’s powers and duties, and the proper naming/designation so the matter can be returned with recommendations at a future meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Lawrence Livestream","oneSentenceSummary","The board tabled Resolution 1‑20‑25, which would establish a written policy for members to participate electronically, after staff said the body may be classified as a governing board under state statute; staff also outlined new livestreaming and online‑records requirements.","taxTitle","Lawrence City, Marion County, Indiana","taxId",60934,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6153590,"Contractor to propose fix for Rainbow Lane corner after safety inspection; board awaits update",144,767000,911000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5492088-a685ce0ebdad2a097b7164083db5f6c9&start=767&end=911","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5492088-a685ce0ebdad2a097b7164083db5f6c9/thumbnail_767000.jpg","/articles/6153590/Lawrence-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Contractor-to-propose-fix-for-Rainbow-Lane-corner-after-safety-inspection-board-awaits-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6153590-082ec5666b203cddcdf58f404df4c189/orig.mp4?Expires=1770939977&Signature=jVt1NOECTypc~rXMM~Fo7QhAgrgi31Jgk264IgdTA~jX~SXg0VEG4vI0ynDQUUQqx8JjMNU9xW2fxGBNbrfBoasKOsImRx2ySzPJEof5Oe6amkBdY4XrmBgjVVybfvn6nlmRD9cN-sFiKcMx8FOyAiaTwOErI08OCXO0YCY2wsBt9EK9ZIU9PxlAl6y1Qg9HH5gZqwiBBntGmWCEhF9VLuHg~cPvLnp03xyxdLIQh4f0BoA7lazG6GHEwkM0Yi7UI-KelIGxbw3Qilhy976RLdecHf3tK3NxtZ3FhNUaWknShctcRMgLc1qumfJ31slxVG5rdOnkiS71hzonfY~P7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members updated one another on a safety concern at a corner on Rainbow Lane and said the contractor who built the site inspected it and agreed a safety issue exists.
Renee Rafla, director of public works, said she had last spoken with Street Director Jim Hennigan, who was working on a plan to address the corner but staff had not received a recent update. Rafla said she had been on vacation and had not heard back since her last conversation with Hennigan.
Ron (Rob) Schleifer said the contractor has visited the site and “along with everybody else, agrees that there's a safety issue,” and that the contractor planned to report back to his organization about potential fixes. Board members said the contractor indicated willingness to perform limited warranty work to resolve the problem.
Board President Brad Klopfenstein said he would check with Street Director Hennigan to confirm whether the contractor had responded and to collect any new information, and the board agreed staff would follow up and report back to the board.
No vote or formal action was taken; the discussion produced direction for staff to contact Hennigan and update the board when the contractor provides a proposed remedy.","Board members said a contractor inspected a problematic Rainbow Lane corner, acknowledged a safety issue and will return to propose a solution; staff will check with the street director for follow-up.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6153595,"Board approves $20,700 inspection supplemental to close Brookside Park storm sewer project",58,2177000,2235000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5492088-a685ce0ebdad2a097b7164083db5f6c9&start=2177&end=2235","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5492088-a685ce0ebdad2a097b7164083db5f6c9/thumbnail_2177000.jpg","/articles/6153595/Lawrence-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Board-approves-20700-inspection-supplemental-to-close-Brookside-Park-storm-sewer-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6153595-c24ec8a142e4e93ecc61e4f648320459/orig.mp4?Expires=1770939977&Signature=dcvP55W7OtjtW~Jh9WY4KFhB5vZ2cKVo2-Y5XQLbLT2CqGdu49skMqEQxaz-gOa7C4VM2OCmWoCgNTXG-4IHp5BMPaPTpf6cWnOkhSNEBclzKpITz822ZQcBnHzskS4GAYqFMNTHegWeiyHFAlJzXF5sFEfkwsupu69zI7QbWhT4YwIkpl8LHSBSPUhEgEBWyz6EBLHnuB6mngcpHA7rOYMWXmg2zuiwJ1fv7kc4GNeTeCcxnQv28XG3~AixEChoZsgZ1YBKAMYTLRPKidu51pVq02ajrTmBrRsCLUtY2TC9WhkbkcvmQnAMXmoN9KKHoGx1DcPyg4Or33~tgQjLZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Stormwater Advisory Board approved a $20,700 supplemental payment to Versus Engineering for construction inspection services on the Brookside Park storm sewer replacement, bringing Versus’s contract total to $205,546 and completing the project’s outstanding invoices.
Renee Rafla, director of public works, said the Brookside Park project’s completion date had been scheduled for July 2024 but finishing the inspection services took longer than expected. Versus submitted an invoice in early July for $20,700 for inspection work; staff recommended approval so the city can finalize procurement closeout and accounting for the project.
Rafla told the board that the main construction contract with Midwest Paving did not require an increase and that funds exist to pay the supplemental inspection invoice.
Ron (Rob) Schleifer moved to approve the supplemental payment; Tracy Boyd seconded. The board voted in favor with no recorded opposition.
The action completes Versus Engineering’s work on the Brookside Park storm sewer replacement and, staff said, should prevent additional contract increases for the project.","The board approved a $20,700 supplemental payment to Versus Engineering for construction inspection services, bringing that contract to $205,546 and allowing the Brookside Park storm sewer replacement to be closed out.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6153599,"Lawrence board approves $257,500 in contracts with Lochmuller Group for stormwater planning and MS4 compliance",850,1207000,2057000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5492088-a685ce0ebdad2a097b7164083db5f6c9&start=1207&end=2057","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5492088-a685ce0ebdad2a097b7164083db5f6c9/thumbnail_1207000.jpg","/articles/6153599/Lawrence-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Lawrence-board-approves-257500-in-contracts-with-Lochmuller-Group-for-stormwater-planning-and-MS4-compliance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6153599-fd728bd3d1a907c31f027da15b8d8c2e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770939977&Signature=o9pfllTIXmPcHY-UZC0qJjwPFYnlnRio0V28P4D6~SGLNgereSWZUa15h3N8SzJ3BtuQgnEMGiAssdswu1Fz93CWt34MP~eAcL5v-60iDkg4qsJHwaR-68nSDGfhv-MiUstKRU~~wS6YYVq3aOqiZB1S-j16k2o2U-FmNYlA~~EIrRQMUfkroF8jXhVvpTlN61EmWEThKx~03RD7kMKSOK~zzBUDTqzpsf4gkDbxIjPBXZT1OmrZYe1DkrjXQAIxCF5QihnBHWvrxAem2KNeRUREWK8E4e1cvfmLgH1lgi8sXeJkMdTjndRTY-7Om-xSATyL~Cz-FPqYWcK39rqkFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Lawrence Stormwater Advisory Board approved two contracts with Lochmuller Group totaling $257,500 to update the city’s stormwater capital improvements plan and to provide annual MS4 program services.
The board voted to approve preliminary engineering design services for a five‑year stormwater capital improvements plan not to exceed $120,400 and approved a separate annual MS4 professional services contract not to exceed $137,100. Ron (Rob) Schleifer moved to approve the capital plan contract and Tracy Boyd seconded; the board approved the motion. Tracy Boyd moved to approve the MS4 contract; the motion was seconded and approved.
Emily Nelson, water resources department manager for Lochmuller Group in Indianapolis, told the board the capital improvements plan (CIP) work will include a five‑year prioritization of projects, up to five field sites for detailed review, about a week of fieldwork, and construction cost estimates to help during budget planning. Nelson said Lochmuller will review prior plans (the board referenced a 2015 plan) and recommend which projects still need capital work versus those that can be addressed with maintenance.
On MS4 compliance, Nelson said Lochmuller will assist with annual reporting, new ordinances and permit requirements, dry‑weather outfall inspections and as‑needed engineering support for illicit discharges or construction site inspections. Nelson described dry‑weather inspections as visits to outfalls to verify no flow; she said there are just under 200 outfalls on the city’s list. The contract is hourly and “as needed,” she said, so charges apply only when services are used.
Councilor Liz Missouri spoke from the public and said she supports the CIP work and requested input on site selection.
Board members and staff discussed the CIP’s budgeting value: a CIP with estimated project costs helps the city plan multi‑year funding rather than reactively repairing sites. Lochmuller also said it can help identify potential grant programs and coordinate with city utilities so projects are performed once instead of repeatedly disturbing neighborhoods.
Both motions passed with no recorded opposition, and staff will coordinate with Lochmuller on site selection and project scoping.","The Stormwater Advisory Board voted to hire Lochmuller Group for a five‑year capital improvements plan (NTE $120,400) and for annual MS4 compliance services (NTE $137,100); the MS4 work includes dry‑weather outfall inspections across roughly 200 outfalls.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":80,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6153604,"Lawrence stormwater board presses city for clearer financial reports as controller departs",212,1123000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5492088-a685ce0ebdad2a097b7164083db5f6c9&start=911&end=1123","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5492088-a685ce0ebdad2a097b7164083db5f6c9/thumbnail_911000.jpg","/articles/6153604/Lawrence-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Lawrence-stormwater-board-presses-city-for-clearer-financial-reports-as-controller-departs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6153604-e276f0ecfef849ed9972daf90c8dc8a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770939977&Signature=PJlAr8RkhcIawJ6NYB8WUDPx417t-k2HIJffFMtFqb4S7VUbzIdaArh05NGpXTQ97AdbCqrpTkTrkB45fWW5gKcmPPwHrsbUP~x-yzvi1w3~p0XI1ZrQ5Vj6~WD70o-o-mFZJIrCRSJEQe-LaDU7cTiECQJm~lw-04e9bqFsjLNP5E8CFhZUiOYawdgVhEQYjqAcFbn5UaPKUPRIdXY5JUVQysXnLZsp6J4Or3ut90hTzEQjq60HbmkumnTF3cHsU90GW-U9bPIY3IXrVNGCLAv7j3I8sovYCa7l9KXbF3RhFy8PeWCX4GBq522xCOVCGxsAo67SMWLJJsMpUUAm6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Lawrence Stormwater Advisory Board said it lacks clear records showing stormwater revenues and spending and asked staff to seek a resolution to allow the board to view detailed financial reports.
The board discussed a July email noting that stormwater revenues arrive in the city’s bank account as a lump sum and “the storm water portion should be put in the storm water account,” but board members said they have not received confirmation that city staff moved the funds as intended. Board members cited an $899,000 discrepancy at the end of last year as a reason they need regular, simple reporting.
Board President Brad Klopfenstein and member Ron (Rob) Schleifer said the board needs periodic visibility — essentially a one‑page report showing revenues versus budget and spending trends — so it can make informed decisions on projects and budgeting.
Renee Rafla, the city’s director of public works, told the board that the city’s controller, Humphrey, is leaving and said, “Humphrey, our current controller's last day is the 30 first of this month, which is Thursday.” Rafla said staff will give the incoming controller time to settle in but will raise the board’s request for financial reports at the new controller’s first meeting.
Board members asked staff to consult legal about preparing a formal resolution that would authorize the controller to share stormwater financial statements with the board. No formal motion or vote on a resolution occurred; the discussion produced direction to follow up with legal and the incoming controller and to report back to the board.
Board members emphasized they want standard, routine reports, not additional one‑off work, and requested that staff indicate whether the reports could be posted online. Staff said they would discuss whether a one‑page summary or more detailed reports are feasible and would communicate a schedule after the new controller begins.
Next steps: staff will ask legal how to draft a resolution to permit sharing of stormwater account financials, meet with the incoming controller about reporting expectations, and provide the board with an estimated schedule and sample reporting format before the board’s next substantive deadline.","The Stormwater Advisory Board said it has no visibility into stormwater revenues and spending and asked staff to prepare a resolution to allow sharing of the fund's financials; the board noted a prior $899,000 discrepancy and that the city's controller is leaving at month-end.","actionData","errors"]

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