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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW JULY 10, 2019 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MINUTES July 10, 2019 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Moore, Rob Waiz Redevelopment Director, Clark Miles Street Commissioner, Matt Dyer IT Director, Len Ashack Director of Waste Water, Elisha Gibson Utility Billing Manager, Nathan Pruitt Director Planning and Zoning Coordinator, Christy O'Neil Executive Assistant to Mayor, Heather Metcalf Controller,Asst Chief JPD McVoy, DeLynn Rutherford Grant Administrator, Sarah Green Animal Shelter Director, Bruce DeArk Deputy Chief JFD, Les Merkley Corporation Counsel, Bill Dixon Asst City Engineer, Kim Calabro HR Director, Larry Wallace Building Commissioner, Eric Hedrick Chief JFD, Amy Huffman Community Liaison, Paul Northam Park Superintendent, Andy Crouch Engineer and Peggy Hardaway City Clerk Adm Asst CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Clark made the motion to approve the minutes from July 3, 2019, seconded by Mr. Waiz and motion passed 3-0. APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL: Mr. Waiz made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded by Mr. Clark and motion passes 3-0. OLD BUSINESS: Les Merkley/Sarah Green - Update of hearing held at June 26, 2019 BPW meeting regarding to Notice of Determination of vicious/dangerous animal regarding Pit Bull Mix owned by Paul Eubanks Mr. Merkley—This is an update to the 14 day notice to correct issues and pay fines regarding determination of vicious dog owned by Mr. Eubanks. Ms. Green—Mr. Eubanks called the day after our last hearing and said he made some improvements to the home; I called the home owners and she was unaware of the bites and that we had determined the dog was vicious and she said he was not going to be allowed at that house. This is the last time we have heard from him. Mr. Merkley—let the record show that 14 days has elapsed and Mr. Eubanks has not complied with the ordinance and therefore, Animal Control can deal with the dog as it deems appropriate and necessary. NEW BUSINESS: Les Merkley—Hearing on Resolution Confirming Condemnation of a parcel of real property located on Michigan Avenue Mr. Merkley—presented Resolution 2019-R-6 in reference to a small sliver of property. This is on Michigan Avenue and this is necessary for the Depot Redevelopment Art Project. Two appraisals were done and the average is nineteen hundred dollars ($1,900); at this time we adopt this resolution confirming the condemnation of the real estate and then establishing those damages. We will have another hearing on Wednesday,August 14 at 9:30 to hear any remonstrates regarding the amount of damages. Today is scheduled for a hearing. It was noticed in the paper on June 15th and 22nd on anyone who wants to remonstrate on the condemnation; the actual taking of the property. Is anyone here in reference to taking the property on Michigan Avenue—let the records show that the hearing occurred and no one appeared. Mr. Clark made the motion to adopt Resolution 2019-R-6, seconded by Mr. Waiz and motion passes 3-0. Jeffersonville Board of Public Works- Page 1 of 2 July 10, 2019 Clark Miles—request for barricades for National Night Out in Whispering Oaks II. The Nation Night Out is at their Clubhouse and barricades are needed at John Wayne and 21 Century Mr. Miles—Whispering Oaks has requested barricades for NNO on August 6. Mr. Waiz made the motion to approve the barricades, seconded by Mr. Clark and motion passes 3-0. Bill Dixon—Request for approval of road closure on Primrose Drive from 7/22/2019 to 7/24/2019 for culvert replacement Mr. Dixon indicated this is for replacement of culvert under the road near Garden Side Terrace. Mr. Waiz made the motion to approve the road closure, seconded by Mr. Clark and motion passes 3-0. Dawn Spyker—Request for approval of Artisan Agreement between the City and Lisa Marie Fowler for Performing Artist, Creative Impact Series Ms. Spyker indicated this is the Glass Lampworking event and funds are in the budget. Mr. Waiz made the motion to approve the agreement, seconded by Mr. Clark and motion passes 3-0. Dawn Spyker—Request for approval of Artisan Agreement between the City and various artists for Traffic Control Box Murals Ms. Spyker indicated funds are in the budget for these 13 traffic control box paintings. Mr. Waiz made the motion to approve the agreements, seconded by Mr. Clark and motion passes 3-0. Curtis Petty with Kovert Hawkins—Request for approval of Change Order#10 for Chapel Lake Mr. Petty explained that these changes totaling$3,325 will be paid out of the contingency funds: install relief system under the lake; parking lot—install larger drain pipe; and nature use sight—install a pipe to reduce standing water. Mr. Clark made the motion to approve Change Order#10, seconded by Mr. Waiz and motion passes 3-0. ADDITIONAL NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Merkley—presented a list of events held by the City and Jeffersonville Main Street; there has been discussion of the City's Noise Ordinance which is greatly outdated. Under that Ordinance 86-OR-54 the BPW and Safety shall have the authority to issue permits for: holidays, celebrations, concerts, parades or other special events (public or personal). Persons who demonstrate that bringing the source of sound or activity for which the permit is sought into compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance would constitute an unreasonable hardship on the applicant,the community or other persons that the adverse effect they can also grant a permit. Mr. Clark made the motion to issue permits to accept all the events listed (see attached), seconded by Mr. Waiz and motion passes 3-0. Jeffersonville Board of Public Works- Page 2 of 2 July 10, 2019 Eric Hedrick—request for street closure Chief Hedrick indicated that a wedding September 21st will take place at the Fire Union Hall. Request the closure for September 20 at 6 pm to set up tents and September 22 take tents down on 11th Street,from Dutch to Mechanic. Local access will be allowed. Mr. Clark made the motion to allow the road closure, second by Waiz and motion passes 3-0. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, motion was made to a,,j• n . 9:42 a. Approved by: Mike Moore, Mayor Attest: Vicki Conlin, City Clerk Jeffersonville Board of Public Works- Page 3 of 2 July 10, 2019 2019 Special Events Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt April 6 Thunder Over Louisville April 13 Abbey Road on the River May 23—27 Summer Concert Series (Friday Nights) Memorial Day—Labor Day Twilight Cinema (Saturday Night) Memorial Day—Labor Day Warder Park Concerts Memorial day—Labor Day Jeffersonville Aquatic Center Daily from Memorial Day—Labor Day Jeffersonville Aquatic Center (6)Special Events May 27,July 4&25,Aug 3,Sept 2&7 River Pops July 19—21 Rock on Water Sept 8 Steamboat Nights August 30-31 Kids Tri-It(Aquatic Center) July 15-20 Cabella King Kat September 27 &28 Halloween Downtown October 28 Light Up Jeffersonville November 30 Wine Walk&Shop July 12 Jeffersonville Farmers Market Saturdays Farm to Table Dinner August 24 Game Night in Downtown Sept. 27 DASH 5k Veterans Tribute Nov. 10 Holiday Open House Downtown Nov. 8 Oktoberfest Oct. 5 Christmas Cookie Stroll Dec. 2 Anchors A Weigh Program Mondays, Wednesday, and Saturdays