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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 31, 2013 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA July 31, 2013 Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:30am and on the call of roll were Councilperson Glover and Building Commissioner Russ Segraves sitting in for Rick Lovan. Also present: Animal Shelter Director Charlie Heavrin, Fire Chief Eric Hedrick, IT Director Matt Dyer, WWTP Director Len Ashack, Storm Coordinator Deb Ashack, Police Chief Chris Grimm, Human Resources Director Kim Calabro, Safety Director Amir Mousavi, Street Commissioner David Hosea, Controller Amy Deering, Corporate Attorney Les Merkley, Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, City Engineer Andy Crouch, Assistant City Engineer Bill Dixon, Grant Writer DeLynn Rutherford, Building Commissioner Russ Segraves, Vehicle Maintenance Director Bubby Vissing, Sewer Office Manager Elisha Dale, UEZ Director Kelly Phillips, Parks Superintendent Paul Northam, Executive Assistant Judith VanGilder, Administrative Assistant Candy Stewart. Councilperson Glover made a motion to approve the July 24, 2013, minutes with Mr. Segraves seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0. Councilperson Glover made a motion to APPROVE payroll with Mr. Segraves seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Walter Hayes — Request for Handicap Parking Sign: Mr. Hayes came before the board to request that a handicap parking sign be placed in front of his residence at 820 Pratt Street. Street Commissioner Hosea stated that he would take care of installing the sign. Councilperson Glover made a motion to APPROVE the request to have a handicap parking sign at 820 Pratt Street with Mr. Segraves seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0. 2. Bryan Glover — Street Closure for National Night Out: Councilperson Glover requested on behalf of Josh Rodriquez a street closure at 400 Meigs Avenue for National Night Out. Mayor Moore asked Police Chief Grimm for his approval and he agreed to it. Mr. Segraves made the motion to APPROVE the street closure for National Night Out at 400 Meigs Avenue with Councilperson Glover seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0. 3. Andy Crouch — Contract for Traffic Signal: Mr. Crouch is requesting the board sign a contract from INDOT requesting to install a new traffic signal that they will own and maintain at West Court Avenue and North Shore Drive. Mr. Crouch stated that this request is due to the Ohio River Bridges Project and INDOT is asking the city to only pay for the electric bill. Mayor Moore stated that his concern is the new signal will only be 80 to 100 yards away from the other traffic signal and cars may get stuck in that intersection coming off Highway 65. Mr. Crouch explained that INDOT is trying to eliminate the traffic problems at that intersection by installing this signal and they would be responsible for synchronizing the timing of the signals. Mr. Waiz requested that INDOT use vintage poles which are the same poles that will be used on the other side of the interstate. Mr. Merkley stated that the contract makes it clear that INDOT will be responsible for the design. Mayor Moore stated that this new traffic signal needs to match the other traffic signals which will have the vintage pole design. Mr. Merkley recommended tabling this contract allowing Mr. Waiz and INDOT to work out the design requirements. Councilperson Glover made a motion to TABLE the contract with INDOT for the traffic signal at West Court Avenue and North Shore Drive with Mr. Segraves seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0. 4. DeLynn Rutherford — Change Orders for Chestnut Street: Ms. Rutherford presented two change orders for board approval. • Change Order #1: Removal of a tree whose roots are causing damage to the sidewalk and then replace it with another tree for approximately a $1,300 difference. • Change Order #2: Changing the size of the PVC piping that was 10" and needed to be smaller in size. Ms. Rutherford stated that the incorrect size of the PVC was a mistake that needed to be corrected and it resulted in a credit for the city. Councilperson Glover asked Ms. Rutherford if removing this tree was going to cause any heartache in downtown Jeffersonville and Ms. Rutherford stated that they spoke to Jeff Main Street's Director, Jay Ellis, and he has agreed to the removal and replanting of a new tree. Ms. Rutherford explained that the tree that is being removed is a large Bradford Pear and the next storm that comes through would probably destroy it. Mr. Segraves made a motion to APPROVE both change orders with Councilperson Glover seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0. 5. Erik Hedrick — Emergency Exercises: Chief Hedrick wanted to inform the board about emergency exercises that the Jeff Fire Department will be participating in that are sponsored and paid for by Homeland Security to be held in Muscatatuck near North Vernon. Chief Hedrick explained that it will be a tornado scenario where they have police participation with exercises that will include flooding, water rescue, fire, looting, riots, EMS and building collapse. Chief Hedrick stated that the dates that they will be participating are September 25 and 26 Chief Hedrick invited Mayor Moore, the press and anyone who is interested to come and watch. ADJOURNMENT: Councilperson Glover made a motion to adjourn at 9:41am with Mr. Segraves seconding, PASSING unanimously. e ( 1 Mayor ATTESTED BY: 7�.� _ City Clerk