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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-18-2012 u J+ ' MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA April 18th, 2012 Mayor Mike Moore called the meeting to order at 9:32 A.M., and on the call of roll member pres nt were Public Works Coordinator Rick Lovan and Councilperson Lisa Gill Also present was: Human Resources Director Kim Calabro, Fire Chief Eric Hedrick, Information Technology Director Matt Dyer, Parks Superintendent Paul Northam, Building Commissioner Rus Segraves, City Engineer Andy Crouch, Vehicle Maintenance Director Bobby Vissing, Police Chief Chris Grimm, Street Commissioner David Hosea, Safety Director Michael Ogg, Sewer Office Mana er Rick Stephenson, Controller Monica Harmon, Planning and Zoning Director Shane Corbin, Fire Ch f Eric Hendrick, Communications Director Leah Farris, Corporation Counsel Tom Lowe, City Attorn Les Merkley, Deputy Clerk Erica Burress. Mr. Lovan made the motion to approve the minutes from the April 11th, 2012, seconded by Councilperson Gill, passing on a vote of 3 -0. Mr. Lovan made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded by Councilperson Gill, passing on a vote of 3 -0. OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS 1.) Cindy Feree- Strawberry Festival Banner on Court Cindy Feree with the Starlight Strawberry Festival requested board approval for a banner o be hung on Court Avenue from May 12'", 2012 — May 26", 2012. Mr. Lovan made a moti • n to approve the banner with Councilperson Gill seconding, passing unanimously. 2.) Lisa Gill: Public Hearing 1027 Locust Street Councilperson Gill made a motion to open up a public hearing for the property of 1027 Locust Street. Councilperson Gill stated that there are several things wrong with the hous but the owners have been cooperating and are requesting one month to get cosmetic repairs done and then to continue on with structural repairs thereafter. Planning and Zon ng Director Shane Corbin stated that the owners have been complying with requests and be n in touch with the office and agrees with the 30 day extension. Councilperson Gill made a motion to approve the 30 day extension, with Mr. Lovan seconding and passing unanimously. 3.) Jerry Wayne: IUS 70"' Anniversary at Warder Park Mr. Wayne requested that the board approve the closure of Court Avenue from Spring to Wall Street on Friday May 18 " , 2012 from 4:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Mr. Wayne stated tha ' in celebration of the IUS 70"' anniversary they would like to have concert ensembles in the same area that IUS began. Fire Chief Hedrick suggested that the Fire department and Poli e Department meet with Mr. Wayne to construct an event action plan due to the expected size of the event. Mr. Lovan made a motion to approve the closure of Court Avenue from Spring Street to Wall Street on May 18' ", 2012 from 4:30 -10:00 P.M. 4.) Richard Hamilton: Howell Drive Richard Hamilton came before the board asking for the property at the end Howell Drive o be vacated into two pieces to be turned over to them since they take care of all the upk = p of that property. City Attorney Les Merkley stated that in order to vacate a property it ha to be listed in the paper and then the City Council can vacate a property. Councilperson G II made a motion to send the vacation of this property to the City Council, with Mr. Lovan seconding and passing unanimously. 5.) Judith Vangilder: Sidewalk on Alison Lane by Wooded Way Mrs. Vangilder came before the board to request more Information regarding the lack of sidewalks on both sides of Alison Lane by Jeffersonville High School. After some discussio , Street Commissioner David Hosea stated that the reason that the sidewalk is located only on one side in that area is due to drainage concems. City Engineer Andy Crouch stated th. t there is a stop light at Jeffersonville High School and he is going to double check to make sure that light has a cross walk. 6.) Les Merkley: Contract for Video Services City Attorney Les Merkley requested board approval of the contract with the video servic s for the new website. The contract is for $8000 /year and Mr. Merkley stated that the vide s that have been done recently have had 10,000 hits and been embedded onto 300 other websites. Mr. Merkley and Mrs. Harmon both agree the funding can come from Economi Development. Councilperson Gill made a motion to approve with Mr. Lovan seconding, passing unanimously. 7.) Paulette Kershner: Speed Humps on Riverside Drive Mrs. Kershner came before the board to request a speed hump on Riverside drive betwe =n Locust and Walnut Streets. Mrs. Kershner also asked the board about a noise ordinance a d if there is one how can it be enforced more often? Police Chief Grimm stated that there i a noise ordinance in place, but in order to write a citation it has to be measurable which ca prove to be difficult when that person is driving. Chief Grimm also stated that we could possibly put in a stop sign instead of a speed hump and it is more cost effective to the ci as well as it forces those driving to actually stop. Mrs. Kershner agreed to the stop sign. 8.) Police Chief Grimm: Raising speed limit on Whoerle Road Chief Grimm asked for board approval to raise the speed limit on Whoerle Road from 30 mph to 40 mph. Chief Grimm stated that people already drive 60 and that he believes 30 mph is definitely too low. Mr. Lovan made a motion to approve with Councilperson Gill seconding and passing unanimously. Mr. Lovan Made a motion to adjourn at 10:05 A.M. with Councilperson Gill seconding, passing unanimously. KJ Mayor , ATTESTED BY: City Clerk