HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW AUGUST 21, 2019 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
MINUTES
August 21,2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Moore, Clark Miles Street Commissioner, Logan Payne Technology Specialist,
Len Ashack Dir of Waste Water, Nathan Pruitt Director Planning and Zoning Coordinator, Heather Metcalf
Controller,Asst Chief JPD McVoy, DeLynn Rutherford Grant Administrator, Sarah Green Animal Shelter
Director, Les Merkley Corporation Counsel, Larry Wallace Building Commissioner, Eric Hedrick ChiefJFD,
Amber Ridings Asst Park Director, Bill Dixon Asst City Engineer, Shawn Grant Assist Chief JFD, Michael
O'Brien Vehicle Maintenance Director, Elisha Gibson Utility Billing Mgr, Christy O'Neil Ex Asst to Mayor,
Bruce DeArk Deputy Chief JFD, Rob Waiz Redevelopment Director, Amy Huffman Community Liaison, Kenny
Kavanaugh Chief JPD, Kim Calabro HR Director,Amir Mousavi Safety Manager 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. Hedrick made the motion to approve the minutes from August 14, 2019,
seconded by Mr. Waiz and motion passed 3-0.
APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL: Mr. Hedrick made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded by
Mr. Waiz and motion passes 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Larry Wallace/Linda Mills-Hearing on 420 Locust in regards to demolition of property
(property owner, Elaine N. Ronau)
Mr. Wallace—we have been working with this location for a while, we recommend condemnation
of the property.
Ms. Elaine Ronau (property owner) in attendance. Brandy Ronau (650 North Main Street
Scottsburg) this is my daughter who purchased the property about a year and a half ago. She pulled
permits to start minor construction and found that this house was sold to her as a complete house and the
house is crap. We are in the process of getting a bank loan adding me to the loan to build a new house. If
the city puts a lien on the house because you bulldoze it the other bank still owns it and we cannot do
anything. We are trying to get new plans together which includes the demo and rebuild a new house,
which will need a variance due to the size of the lot.
Mr. Merkley—is the issue with the bank the demolition or the lien?
Ms. Brandy Ronau—there is not a lien on the house currently.
Mr. Merkley—we would be demolishing the home, not condemning due to it not being safe. We
would then put a lien on the property for the cost of the demolition. The lien on the home would hinder a
loan on the property. One option is to demolish the house and delay putting the lien on the property so
you have time to get your loan.
Mayor Moore—you intend to tear the house down?
Ms. Brandy Ronau—yes, but we have an attorney involved who needs time to investigate.
Mayor Moore—we are liable if a structure is unsafe and we do not act upon it.
Ms. Brandy Ronau—why did the City approve the prior owner's shotty workmanship.
Ms. Elaine Ronau —these are 100% signed off by the City.
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Mr. Wallace—these are only permits; he did not finish the work. These are not inspected signoff.
Mr. Merkley suggested we continue this hearing until September 25; the respondent has been
notified and acknowledges the continued hearing date and is ordered to appear. At that time present an
update of your financing and the Board will make a decision on demolition of the home and lien. Mr.
Hedrick made the motion to continue the hearing on September 25, 2019; Mr. Waiz seconded the motion
and motion passed 3-0.
Scott McVoy-Request for approval of contract between Jeff Police Department and
Security Pros, LLC
Officer McVoy—indicated this is for warehouse intrusion alarm and funds are in the budget.
Motion was made by Mr. Waiz to approve the contract, seconded by Mr. Hedrick and motion
passes 3-0.
Scott McVoy-Request for approval of contract between Jeff Police Department and Charles
Thompson Private Investigations, LLC for employment background checks
Mr. Waiz made the motion to approve the contract, seconded by Mr. Hedrick and motion
passes 3-0.
Vectren-Request for approval of road closure for Vectren on Coopers Lane at Highway 31
Mr. Eric Ferree with Vectren passed out a map indicating the intersection and road closed ahead
sign placement. Requested closure on August 26 thru September 6.
Mr. Hedrick made the motion to approve the road closure, second by Mr. Waiz and motion
passes 3-0.
Yvonne Dowd-Request for approval of contract between City of Jeff and The Mark Fetter Center for
use of conference room and parking lot at the Fetter Center on September 24, 2019 from 7:00 am to 2:45
pm for Rule the Road-teen driving event
Ms. Dowd—indicated this contract is between the City of Jeffersonville and Greater Clark County
Schools.
After some discussion Mr. Hedrick made the motion to table t,is 'ontract request; seconded by
Mr. Waiz and motion passes 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, motion was made t� a•4our- at 9:46 a.
Approved by: ike Moore, Mayor
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Attest: Vicki Conlin, City Clerk
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