HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-17-2000MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND
SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA
JULY 17, 2000
In Mayor Galligan's absence, City Attorney Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:30
A.M., and on call of the r011 those members present were: City Engineer Bob Miller, and
Councilperson Frantz.
Also present were: Building Commissioner Larry Decker, Wastewater Treatment
Director Traylor, Vehicle Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Safety Director Rodden,
Councilperson Ellis, Wastewater Treatment Assistant Director Wilkey, Street
Commissioner Grant, Redevelopment Assistant Director Duggins, Manager Goldman,
City Attorney Galligan, Personnel Director Ellis, Police Chief Pavey, Fire Chief Mike
Smith, and Clerk Lynne Mayfleld.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the minutes of 6-12-00, seconded by
Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
STREET SEWER REHABILITATION BID
Jorge Lanz of Sacobi, Toombs, and Lanz said he has looked over the bids and
recommends that the low bid of Reynold's Construction be accepted. Reynold's total bid
was $1,915,832.00.Engineer Miller made the motion to approve Reynold Constmction's
bid, seconded by Councilpers6n Frantz and carried unanimously.
JOHN KENYON EYE CENTER
Personnel Director Ellis said that Dr. John of the John Kenyon Eye Center is again
offering RK and Laser Eye Surgery to city employees at a special rate. Personnel
Director Ellis asked the Board to approve a three year contract with the John Kenyon Eye
Center. Councilperson Frantz made the motion to approve the three year contract with the
John Kenyon Eye Center, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
HAMBURG PIKE
Engineer Miller made the motion to allow Larry Rice Construction to close Hamburg
Pike from 9a.m-12 noon sometime this week, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and
carried unanimously.
329 LOCUST
Fire Chief Smith told the Board that there is an uninhabited house at 329 Locust Street
that is overgrown and in disrepair. Building Commissioner Decker said he would go out
and look at it.
TERRACE LAWN
Planning and Zoning Director Ecker said that HNTB has said that no guardrail is required
for safety purposes on the Terrace Lawn Project. HNTB also says that no handrails are
required for the stairs. Director Ecker, along with Jorge Lanz say that the guardrall and
handrails are needed for safety purposes. Director Ecker has requested funds from
Greenway to pay for the guardrails. She said hopefully the funds will be approved this
Thursday. Jorge Lanz said that this project has had many design flaws from day one and
he is not willing to build an unsafe structure. H~ said he is still investigating the safety
applications and aesthetics involved.
PERRIN LANE
Street Commissioner Grant said he received a call from a lady inquiring about the
widening of Perrin Lane. The Board said that widening the road is a ways off but that
repaving will be done in the meantime.
POLK STREET
Nellie Knowland said Polk Street needs a street light. Engineer Miller said he will contact
Cinergy. Nellie said a light is needed in front of Wyandot also. Engineer Miller said it
would be taken care of.
ALLEY NAME
Planning and Zoning Director Ecker said a lady requested that the alley that runs along
Court Ave. named Franklin Square be re-named Police Alley. The board will take under
advisement.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety,
City Engineer Miller made the motion to adjourn at 9:45 A.M., seconded by
Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
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