HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
MINUTES
September 11, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Moore, Clark Miles, Street Commissioner, Len
Ashack, Director of Waste Water, Nathan Pruitt, Director of Planning and Zoning
Coordinator, Asst Chief JPD McVoy, DeLynn Rutherford, Grant Administrator, Les
Merkley, Corporation Counsel, Mary Frey, Adm Asst to Building Commissioner,
Eric Hedrick, Chief JFD, Paul Northam, Parks Director, Andy Crouch, City Engineer,
Shawn Grant, Assist Chief JFD, Michael O'Brien, Vehicle Maintenance director,
Elish Gibson, Utility Billing Manager, Christy O'Neil, Exec Asst to Mayor, Bruce
DeArk, Deputy Chief JFD, Rob Waiz, Redevelopment Director, Kenny Kavanaugh,
Chief JPD, Matt Dyer, IT, Sherra Finley, Adm Asst to Waste Water
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Crouch made the motion to approve the
minutes from September 4, 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. Crouch and motion passes 3-0
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Larry Wallace/Mary Frey— Hearing on 419 W. Market St. in regards to demolition
of property. Property owners, Donald & Reynalda Whiteside. Notice for hearing was published
in The News and Tribune on two different occasions. Corporate Council Les Merkley said let the
record reflect no one appeared on Respondents behalf. Mr. Crouch made a motion to continue
this matter until September 18, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., seconded by Mr. Waiz, motion passes 3-0.
Andy Crouch/Chad Reischl — Request for approval of parking striping proposal on
Michigan Av between Court Avenue and 6th Street. Mr. Crouch stated there will be angled
parking on west side and straight parking on east side. Mr. Waiz made motion to approve
parking striping, seconded by Mr. Crouch, motion passes 3-0
Amy Wheatley— Request for approval of four (4) way stop at the intersection of
Woehrle Road and Charlestown Pike. This has been reviewed by Ofc. Kevin Morlan, he stated
needs approval from Chief and Board of Public Works.
Mrs. Wheatley appeared before the board to make request, stated that traffic seems to be
getting heavier and there have been multiple wrecks at this intersection. Mr. Moore informed
Mrs. Wheatley a studied had been completed for this area approximately two years ago and it
did not warrant a four way stop. However, he thinks the City Engineer, Andy Crouch needs to
take another look at it and see if warranted at this time due to the growth in that area. Mr.
Moore also told Mrs. Wheatley there is a park coming to that corner and believes a lot of the
issue will be taken care of as the park is planned. Mayor Moore makes a motion to have Andy
do another study to determine if four way sign would be warranted, seconded by Mr. Waiz,
motion passes 3-0.
John Lopez with Doster Construction — Request for approval of street closures as
follows: Mulberry Street for sewer tap from September 12, 2019—Septamber 17, 2019—this
will be a one lane closure only, street will be open for Friday afternoon until Monday morning
to not impact on Big Four Park.
Maple Street on September 18, 2019 from 5:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. for concrete pour. This will
be total road closure.
Mulberry Street on September 19, 2019 from 5:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. for concrete pour. This
will be total road closure. Mr. Waiz made motion to approve request, seconded by Mr. Crouch,
motion passes 3-0.
Clark Nickles— Request for approval of road closure at the 600 block of Mechanic
Street, September 23-25 to tap the main on Mehanic Street and lay pipe across for the new
water main for Downtown Elementary School. Mr. Nickles stated he will probably have finished
in one day but wanted to make sure he had enough time in case he runs into some snags along
the way. Mr. Waiz makes motion to approve request, seconded by Mr. Crouch, motion passes
3-0.
Scott McVoy— Request for approval of contract between Jeffersonville Police
Department and Jericko Media for 3D Scene capture. Mr. McVoy said money was in budget to
cover expense. Mr. Waiz made motion to approve contract, seconded by Mr. Crouch, motion
passes 3-0.
Essten Ehalt—Request for approval of placement of sign at 201 Spring Street,
Riverside Cigars. Mr. Ehalt has received approval from Historic Board on September 9, 2019
and will still need approval from Planning and Zoning. Mr. Ehalt showed signage to the Board,
after review Corporate Council said he believe just needs recommendation to go to Planning
and Zoning. Mr. Crouch made recommendation, seconded by Mr. Waiz, passes 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, motion was made to adjourn at
9:43 a.m.
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Approved by: ike Moore, Mayor
Attest: Vicki Conlin, City Clerk