HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-03-2008MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
Mayor's Conference Room
September 3, 2008
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and on call of the roll those members present
were: Engineer Miller and Councilperson Wilson.
Also present were: Chief of Staff Dana Young, Purchase Order Clerk Patti Smith, Vehicle Maintenance
Director Mike Dmry, Building Commissioner Russ Segraves, CiTy Attorney Darren Wilder,
Redevelopment Director Gayle Robinson, Street Commissioner David Hosea, IT Director Roger Hardy,
Pazks Director Bob Manor, Communications Director Larry Thomas, Planning and Zoning Director Jim
Urban, Asst. Fire Chief Grant, Assistant Police Chief Mike Pavey, Animal Shelter Director Harry
Wilder, Sewer Office Manager Bill Mattingly, Growth Coordinator Rick Lovan, and Chief Deputy
Clerk Suzy Bass.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Councilperson
Wilson and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Handicap Parking
Paula Metcalf, 227 Walnut Street, appeazed before [he Board to request a handicap parking sign in front
of her home. She has a double lot and she and her neighbor now share a resident only sign. There is a
new business next door who pazk in this spot. Ms. Metcalf said that she has a handicap sticker and
would like a handicap parking sign. Mayor Galligan said that he will have the Police Dep[ have a
conversation with the business and informed Ms. Metcalf to cal] the Police [o ticket anyone parked in
the wrrent Resident Only spot. Asst Chief Pavey said that he would see if there is enough space fox
handicap parking and report back to the Board at the next meeting.
Road Closure
Tracy Heightchew, with the American Cancer Society, appeazed before the Board to request closure of
the 2"d Street Bridge on October 26, 2008. The motion was made by Engineer Miller to approve the
request closing the bridge from noon - 5:00 PM, second by Councilperson Wilson and passed
unanimously.
Speed Swells
Donna Glass, Northaven, appeazed before the Board with concerns of littering, speeding, vandalism, and
recklessness through Northaven. Ms. Glass presented the Board with several maps of the area showing
what property has been affected by the traffic increase. She presented the Board with pictures of speed
swells used in Louisville. After further discussion, Mayor Galligan said that he would have one
temporary swell put in and see how it works. Director Urban said that he will do research of the area
and see if islands might be an option.
Walk-a-Thom
Events Coordinator Knight appeared before the Board to inform them of a walk-a-thon that will be held
on September 6, 2008. There will be a water stop at ]0`" & Wall. No roads need to be closed because
the walk will take place on the sidewalks.
Resident Parking
Mayor Galligan said that he received a request for a Resident Only Sign at 726 Brim. The motion was
made by Engineer Miller to approve the request, seconded by Mayor Galligan and passed.
Mayor Galligan also asked Asst. Chief Pavey to have his officers check vehicles parked on the streets
for oil leaks. There has been oil leaking into the catch basins, which violates EPA regulations.
There being no further discussion to come before the Boazd, Engineer Miller made the
motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 am., seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried
unanimously.
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