HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 13th, 2013 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
March 13, 2013
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:30am and on the call of roll were Councilperson Bryan
Glover and Public Works Coordinator Rick Lovan.
Also present: Human Resources Director Kim Calabro, Asst. Fire Chief Erik Hedrick, IT Director Matt Dyer,
Building Commissioner Russ Segraves, City Engineer Andy Crouch, WWTP Director Len Ashack, Storm
Coordinator Deb Ashack, Vehicle Maintenance Director Bubby Vissing, Assistant Street Commissioner
Louie Galligan, Police Chief Chris Grimm, Sewer Office Manager Elisha Dale, Controller Amy Deering, City
Attorney Les Merkley, UEZ Director Kelly Reed, Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, Planning and Zoning
Director Shane Corbin, Grant Writer DeLynn Rutherford, Parks Superintendent Paul Northam,
Administrative Assistant Candy Stewart.
Councilperson Glover made a motion to approve the March 6, 2013, minutes with Mr. Lovan seconding,
PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
Mr. Lovan made a motion to approve payroll, with Councilperson Glover seconding, PASSING on a vote
of 3 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. City Attorney Les Merkley — City Hall Lease: Mr. Merkley stated that there has not been a lease
in effect for a couple of years between the city and the Building Authority, which owns City Hall.
Mr. Merkley has created a lease similar to the one in the past with the exception of the rental
amount of $160,000 per year for the lease. Payments will be made twice a year — January 15
and July 15 A sum of $70,000 will be paid by the city and deposited into a non - reverting,
capital improvement reserve fund. The $70,000 will be deposited annually until the account
reaches $500,000 to cover any major repairs that may occur to the building. The lease states
that the "tenant ", which is the city, will pay for all utility charges. The Building Authority has
already approved the lease. Councilperson Glover made a motion to approve the lease,
seconded by Mr. Lovan, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
2. Mike Moore — Road Closures: Mayor Moore stated that training for the Flood District requires
closing the road at the flood wall on Spring Street next Wednesday, March 20 from 8:30am —
4:OOpm. City Engineer Crouch will speak to Flood Control Director Mike Lanham about the street
closure and Mr. Lovan will take care of notifying businesses in the area. Mr. Lovan made a
motion to approve the closure of that section of Spring Street on March 20, 2013, seconded by
Councilperson Glover, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
3. Dan Matson — Request for Dumpster on Spring & Chestnut Streets:
Mr. Matson stated that he is representing the people who are putting in a new business on
Spring & Chestnut. They are asking permission to have a dumpster placed on Chestnut Street to
take care of the debris caused by their renovations. Mr. Lovan made a motion to allow a
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dumpster to be placed on the street, seconded by Councilperson Glover, PASSING on a vote of
3 -0.
4. Mike Moore — Jeff High School Basketball Team Rally: Mayor Moore informed the board of a
rally for the Jeff High Boys that will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2013, 3:OOpm, at Gray &
Wells on 10 Street. The team is in the final four with the game Saturday to be played at 6:OOpm
in Seymour. Mayor Moore wants the Police and Fire to escort the team bus down 10 Street to
Highway 65 as they leave town. The rally is on behalf of the Mayor, City Council and city
employees. Mayor Moore is hoping for a large crowd to wish the team well.
Councilperson Glover made a motion to adjourn at 9:40am, seconded by Mr. Lovan, PASSING
unanimously.
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