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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW July 19, 2023 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MINUTES July 19,2023 PRESENT(IN PERSON): Mayor Mike Moore, Andy Crouch City Engineer, Rob Waiz Redevelopment Director, Len Ashack Director of Wastewater, Kristie Ashcraft Animal Shelter Operations Coordinator, Kim Calabro HR Director, Bill Dixon Assistant City Engineer, Matt Dyer IT Director, Elisha Gibson Manager Sewer Billing, Shawn Grant JFD Chief, Amy Huffman Community Liaison, Kenny Kavanaugh JPD Chief, Mike McCutcheon JFD Deputy Chief, Scott McVoy, Assistant Chief JPD, Les Merkley Corporation Counsel, Heather Metcalf City Controller, Clark Miles Street Commissioner, Kevin Morlan Director of Street Department, Paul Northam Parks Director, Christy O'Neil Executive Assistant Mayor, Heather Rapp Public Arts Administrator, Delynn Rutherford Grant Administrator, Shane Shaughnessy Planner II,Jason Sharp JFD Deputy Chief, Brian Smith Safety Manager, Jay Thompson Assistant Director of Wastewater, Lisa Gill City Clerk and Patsy Kiser Deputy Clerk. PRESENT(VIRTUAL): CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Mike Moore called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room in City Hall. The meeting was held in person and streamed on the City's Website. Andy Crouch and Rob Waiz served on the board. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Crouch made the motion to approve the minutes from July 12, 2023. Mr. Waiz seconded the motion; motion passed, 3-0. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL: Mr. Waiz made the motion to approve the payroll. Mr. Crouch seconded the motion; motion passed, 3-0. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: 1. Larry Wallace/Les Merkley- Hearing regarding 401 East Maple Street-home owner, DPM Properties, LLC on review of compliance with Building Commissioner enforcement— Mr. Wallace advised Doug Morrison was present to discuss the timeline on getting the siding on the building at 401 E. Maple Street. Mr. Morrison advised he still needs to get the front door in. The foundation has been painted, all of the concrete has been poured and the trim is all on. Mayor Moore asked how long it would take to get the siding completed. Mr. Morrison requested a couple of months. Mr. Morrison advised he was having difficulty finding help to do the job. Additionally he had someone interested in purchasing the house and they requested a different siding so it took longer to get the materials in. Mayor Moore asked Mr. Morrison if he was aware some of the neighbors had retained an attorney. Mr. Merkley asked Mr. Wallace how long this project has been going on. Mr. Wallace said they have been talking about getting the siding on for the last four months and the whole project has been going on approximately 5 years. Mr. Merkley advised his recommendation was the board make a motion giving Mr. Morrison 30 days and Mr. Morrison will come back on August 16, 2023 with an update. The fines will be assessed pursuant to the City Ordinance and if Mr. Morrison gets the siding completed in 30 days the board will consider waiving the fines. Mayor Moore told Mr. Morrison their intent was not to fine him, but they needed an incentive for him to get the job completed. Mr. Crouch made the motion to have Mr. Morrison report back on August 16, 2023 with an update. The fines will be assessed pursuant to the City Ordinance and if Mr. Morrison gets the siding completed in 30 days the board will consider waiving the fines. Mr. Waiz seconded the motion; motion passed, 3-0. 2. Scott McVoy-Request for approval of quote to Police Department from Cellebrite, Inc.for digital intelligence subscription—Assistant Chief McVoy advised this is a renewal contract and it did increase a small amount. They do have the money in their budget. Mr. Crouch made the motion approve the contract and Mr. Waiz seconded the motion; motion passed, 3-0. 3. Paul Northam - Request for approval of the following City Events Permits: • Muster, Parade and Water Pumping at the Ohio River on Saturday, September 23, 2023: Parade at 11:00 am and Pumping at 2:00 pm - Mr. Northam requested to table this event until next week. • River Side Food Truck Invasion, Food Truck Rally on Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm—Mr. Northam advised this will be put on by the owners of The Jefferson. They are working in partnership with the Sheraton to use some of their parking. Mr. Northam advised they have discussed with JPD and JFD the road closures and set up. It will be a food truck site with 25-30 food trucks lined up along the flood wall. Mr. Waiz made the motion approve the City Events Permit for the River Side Food Truck Invasion and Mr. Crouch seconded the motion; motion passed, 3-0. 4. Kristie Ashcraft-Request for approval of 2023 Marketing Proposal from ProMedia Group for Jeffersonville Animal Shelter— Ms. Ashcraft advised this is to start a website for the Jeffersonville Animal Shelter. They do have the money in their budget, they received a generous donation recently. Mr. Crouch made the motion approve the contract and Mr. Waiz seconded the motion; motion passed, 3-0. ADJOURNMENT: Wi no u er busine Mr. Crouch made a motion to adjourn at 9:40 a.m. f � _ Approved y: Mayor Mike Moo e Attest: Li a Gill, City Clerk