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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
AUGUST 6, 2008
In Mayor Galligan's absence Planning and Zoning Director Urban 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.
Growth Coordinator Lovan acted as a voting member of the Board.
Also present were: Purchase Order Clerk Smith, Asst. Police Chief Pavey, Vehicle Maintenance
Director Drury, Building Commissioner Segraves, Street Commissioner Hosea, Attorney Wilder, IT
Director Hardy, Parks Director Manor, Receptionist Timberlake, Communications Director Thomas,
Planning and Zoning Director Urban, Police Chief Deeringer, Sewer Office Manager Mattingly, Fire
Chief Harrod, Asst. Fire Chief Grant, Asst. Fire Chief Lee, Chief of Staff Young, Growth Coordinator
Lovan, Redevelopment Director Robinson, and Deputy Clerk Mayfield.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Councilperson
• Wilson and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of 7-23-08 and 7-30-08 as presented,
seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve ratifying the minutes of 11-21-07, 12-19-07, and 07-
31-07 as presented and seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
VACATION OF ALLEY
Attorney Mike Maschmeyer appeared before the Board in regard to the vacation of a Locust
Street alley done in 2002 but not memorialized. It is a 10 ft. of alley that runs east to west
and the same person owns both sides of the property surrounding the alley. Attorney Wilder
said
the paperwork needs to be executed and taken to the City Council for approval.
ROAD CLOSURE
Jason with EZ Construction asked the Board's permission to close the 100 block of Bishop
Lane on Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9, 2008 for sewer work. Engineer Miller
made the motion to approve the closure, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried
• unanimously.
• BOULDER RIDGE DRIVE STOP SIGN
Jody Still requested a stop sign due to speeders. Police Chief Deeringer said he would look at
the location and report back.
RANGER TOWING
Chief Deeringer introduced Bernie Miller with Ranger Towing. Ranger Towing will be
doing the towing for the police department effective September 1, 2008.
FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS
Fire Chief Harrod presented promotions for approval due to annexation. Engineer Miller
made the motion to approve the promotions, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried
unanimously.
DUSK TO DAWN LIGHT REQUEST/816 INDIANA AVENUE
Naomi Gaither appeared before the Board in regard to break-ins in her neighborhood. She
requested a dusk to dawn light. Engineer Miller said he would look at the location and report
back and to discuss how to fund this since there is no money in his budget.
• RED CROSS BLOOD MOBILE UNIT
Dee Collins asked permission to set up a mobile unit in the parking lot outside the city
building on September 12, 2008 from 11-3 pm. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to
approve this request, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously. Engineer Miller
said she would need permission from Sun Properties as well.
FIREWORKS REQUEST
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve fireworks at Gilt Edge Church on August 29,
2008 from 9:00 to 9:30 pm, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
LEGAL HOURS
Attorney Darren Wilder asked the Board to approve additional legal hours he worked during
the month of June and July. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the additional
hours, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
REQUEST TO WAIVE BUILDING PERMIT FEE FOR SCOUT PROJECT
Chris Semones appeared before the Board to request that the building permit fee be waived in
order for him to build a 12 by 12 storage shed for the Haven House. After some discussion
• Engineer Miller made the motion to waive the fee to $1.00, and seconded by Councilperson
Wilson and carried unanimously.
•
UNPAID CLAIMS
Engineer Miller said he has unpaid claims from 2006 and 2007 for driveways. Mayor
Galligan told him to give them to Attorney Wilder for small claims collection.
200 BLOCK OF GRAHAM STREET
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve painting the street and erecting a no parking
sign, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
DEDICATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the dedication of easement on Veteran's
Parkway in front of the Towne Center, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried
unanimously.
FENCE ISSUE
Mellwood Subdivision resident Ms. Caffee appeared before the Board to request a privacy
fence to stop foot traffic in her yard. She said the builder of the subdivision behind her never
• completed the fencing and she said there is an ordinance that says this must be done.
Planning and Zoning Director Urban said he would be contacting the builder involved for a
response.
BLUE TEAL FENCE
Planning and Zoning Director Urban said he has received calls from people in opposition to
allowing a fence with a human opening. He said a gate could always be added at a later date
if need be. Director Urban recommends leaving a 3 ft. opening in 6 ft. fence. Street
Commissioner Hosea is getting quotes on a 6 ft. fence and an 8 ft. fence to bring back to the
Board.
•
There being no further discussion to come before the Board, Engineer Miller made the
motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 a.m., seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried
unanim
AYOR
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