HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember18,2013 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
December 18, 2013
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:32 am and on the call of roll were Councilperson Bryan
Glover and Public Works Coordinator Rick Lovan.
Also present: HR Director Kim Calabro, Controller Amy Deering, IT Director Matt Dyer, Police Chief Chris
Grimm, Fire Chief Eric Hedrick, Corporate Attorney Les Merkley, Animal Shelter Director Charlie Heavrin,
Street Commissioner Clark Miles, Parks Superintendent Paul Northam, Utility Billing Manager Elisha
Dale, City Engineer Andy Crouch, Vehicle Maintenance Director Bubby Vissing, Police Chief Chris Grimm,
Assistant City Engineer Bill Dixon, Building Commissioner Russ Segraves, Safety Director Amir Mousavi,
Executive Assistant Judith VanGilder, Grant Writer DeLynn Rutherford, Redevelopment Director Rob
Waiz, Chief Deputy Clerk Erica Burress.
Councilperson Glover made a motion to APPROVE the December 11, 2013, minutes with Mr. Lovan
seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
Councilperson Glover made a motion to APPROVE payroll with Mr. Lovan seconding, PASSING on a vote
of 3 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Clark Miles- No Parking Sign: Mr. Miles requested approval to put up a no parking sign on
Emerald Court in Eastbrook because Street trucks or Fire Trucks cannot get back there due
to parking on the street. Mr. Miles stated these houses do have driveways for parking. Mr.
Lovan made a motion to APPROVE placing no parking signs on Emerald Court with
Councilperson Glover seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
2. Les Merkley — Contract approval for consultants: Mr. Merkley stated that the funding for
this contract for consultants to help with the homeless outreach in the city was approved by
Council for not to exceed $30,000 and has two parts. One is with the IUS Applied Research
and Education Center for the amount of $22,710 and the other is with Wendy Helterbran for
$5,000. Mr. Lovan made a motion to APPROVE the contracts in the total amount of $27,710
with Councilperson Glover seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
3. Les Merkley- Vending Company Contract: Mr. Merkley presented a contract to the board
for approval with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Disability
and Rehabilitative Services for the machines on the first floor and in the Police department
The vending services will be serviced by the blind and the visually impaired through Indiana
Family and Social Services Administration. Councilperson Glover made a motion to
APPROVE the contract with Mr. Lovan seconding PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
4. Mr. West- Handicap Parking Sign: Mr. West came before the board requesting the
placement of a handicapped sign on Maple in front of their apartment. Mayor Moore stated
that although this sign will be there, it does not guarantee the spot is his. It will be for
anyone who has a handicapped parking sticker. Mr. West stated he understood that
condition. Mayor Moore stated to Clark Miles that he would like the sign to be designated at
the parking spot closest to Mr. West's entrance to his residence. Mr. Lovan made a motion
to APPROVE the handicapped parking sign with Councilperson Glover seconding, PASSING
on a vote of 3 -0.
5. Kim Calabro - Kronos additional licenses: Mrs. Calabro came before the board asking for
approval of a contract with Kronos to purchase additional managing licensing for
department head assistant managers to access the manager side of the program. They are
still under budget so the money needed is already appropriated. The amount is $4,240 for
25 more licenses.
6. Blake Morris- Walsh Construction: Mr. Morris with Walsh Construction asked to close
Missouri Avenue in front of KYE's for 6 -7 months. This will be for utility work. The closure
will be from Court Ave to 6 th street. Mr. Lovan made a motion to APPROVE the closure with
Councilperson Glover seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
7. Russ Segraves- Maintenance contract for UPS systems in City Hall: Mr. Segraves asked for
approval of a maintenance contract with the DC group for the UPS system in City Hall. This is
essentially high powered batteries that back up the computers and dispatch in the event of
an outage until the generators can kick on. Mr. Lovan made a motion to APPROVE with
Councilperson Glover seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilperson Glover made a motion to adjourn at 9:51 A.M. with Mr. Lovan seconding,
PASSING unanimously.
APPROVED IY
Mayor
ATTESTED BY:
City Clerk