HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW OCTOBER 30,2019 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
MINUTES
October 30,2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Moore,Clark Miles Streets Commissioner, Rick Lovan Community Liaison Waste
Water, Nathan Pruitt Director Planning and.Zoning Coordinator, Heather Metcalf Controller, Les Merkley
Corporation Counsel, Larry Wallace Building Commissioner,Amber Ridings Asst Park Director,Andy Crouch
City Engineer,Shawn Grant Assist Chief JFD, Rob Waiz Redevelopment Director,Amy Huffman Community
Liaison, Kim Calabro HR Director, Matt Dyer Dir of IT, Brian Smith Safety Manager, Kenny Kavanaugh Chief JPD,
Elisha Gibson Manager Sewer Billing, Bruce DeArk Deputy Chief JFD, Eric Hedrick Chief JFD, Christy O'Neil Ex
Asst to Mayor,Sarah Green Animal Shelter Director,Scott McVoy Asst Chief JPD, Michael O'Brien Dir Vehicle
Maintenance, Bill Dixon Asst City Engineer, Kelly Betz Code Enforcement Officer and Peggy Hardaway City Clerk
Adm Asst
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr.Crouch made the motion to approve the minutes from October 23, 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—Review request for appeal regarding 1402 East 10th Street,Gateway Plaza Shopping
Center LLC
Mr. Wallace indicated he billed this property for clean up; notice was sent via registered mail,and
after the 10 day allowance(actually 12 days allowed) Mr.Wallace sent a contractor out to clean up the
property. Neighbors were complaining and there is an issue with the homeless around in this around.
Ms. Renee Moody with Monopoly Realty representing Gateway Plaza Shopping Center LLC appeared;
stating that they received the notice on Wednesday,sent out an employee on Friday who started the clean up
and that when the employee returned on Monday to finish the work,someone had already completed the
work. She is disputing the$550.85 charge.
Mayor Moore—is there history with this property Mr.Wallace? Yes, continuous. Mayor-we feel that
the$550 charge is warranted; please check on the property monthly. Mr. Crouch made the motion to affirm
the fine accessed on this property of$550.85,seconded by Mr.Waiz and motion passes 3-0.
Pat Hauersperger,Dave O'Mara Construction—Request for approval of road closure at 10th and
Spring Street on the night of Wednesday, November 6, 2019 and re-open by 6:00 a.m.;then closing Spring
Street(from 10th to Sparks)down the night of Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 9:00 p.m.to 6:00 a.m.
Rebecca Ashack with Indiana American Water—this is for night work to complete work for the Hospital
loop with detour signs.
Mr. Waiz made the motion to approve the road closure, seconded by Mr.Crouch and motion passes 3-0.
Joe Olson—Request for approval for City insurance renewal with Humana.
Mr. Olson -sought quotes from United Health Insurance,Anthem, and Humana. Humana made the best
offer again with a 4.88%increase for health, 5%dental, no increase for life insurance and 3%vision insurance.
Mayor Moore thanked Mr.Olson for working to bring the price down for the City.
Mr.Waiz made the motion to approve the renewal,seconded by Mr.Crouch and motion passes 3-0.
Jeffersonville Board of Public Works—October 30, 2019
Andy Crouch—Request for approval of Agreement between the City and the Transit Authority of River
City(TARC)
Mr. Crouch-indicated this is KIPDA funding that will be used for sidewalks and bus stop on Eastern
Boulevard to meet up with the new sidewalks near Spring Street. Engineering budget will pay for the design and
KIPDA funding to pay for the construction. Funds are in the budget.
Mr.Waiz made the motion to approve the agreement,seconded by Mr. Crouch and motion passes 3-0.
Brian Smith—Request for approval of contract between the City and MSDS
Mr.Smith indicated this is a three year agreement for MSDS service : the on-line carrier. Funds are in
the budget.
Mr.Crouch made the motion to approve the contract,seconded • r.Waiz and •tion passes 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, motion was made to ./•jo . 9:43 a.m.
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Approved by: Mik• Moore, Mayor
Attest: Vicki Conlin,City Clerk
Jeffersonville Board of Public Works—October 30, 2019