HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-1997MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2,1997
Mayor Thomas Galllgan called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M. and on
call of the roll those members present were: City Engineer Bob Miller,
and Planning and Development Director Jim Urban.
Also present were: City Attorney Anne Marie Calligan, Sewage Office
Manager Bob Goldman, Asst. Parks Superintendent Rick Elliott,Police
Chief Mike Pavey, Assistant Street Commissioner Bobby Ervin,Wastewater
Treatment Plant Assistant Director Scott Timmerman, Building
Commissioner Yancy Pinkston, Animal Shelter Director Jim Gillenwater,
City Engineer Bob Miller, Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Mike Ewton,
Planning and Development Director Jim Urban and Clerk Lynne Kempf.
City Engineer Bob Miller made the motion to approve the minutes of
August 25, 1997, as presented, seconded by Director Urban and carried
unanimously.
Director Urban made the motion to approve the claims as presented,
seconded by City Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
City Engineer Miller made the motiOn to approve the payrolls as
presented, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously.
BID AWARD
Assistant Street Commissioner Bob Ervin said that LeMay Construction
was the low bidder on the Maintenance Building for the Street
Department. City Engineer Miller made the motion to accept LeMay
Construction's bid, seconded by Director Urban and carried
unanimously.
Bids on the Roll-Off truck are being held for discussion.
INTER-CITY CLAIMS
Department of Redevelopment Secretary Donna Kammeyer presented 2
claims for Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz on the Inter-city road project.
One was submitted for Ha~burg Pike with Jeff's portion being
$8,925.~. The Other claim is on the Inter-local road with $615.38
being Jeff's portion. City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve
the claims, seconded by Director Urban and carr'~d unanimously.
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Donna Kammeyer also presented information on times and where
flu shots. (attached).
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RESIDENT PARKING
Pam Eades of 820 Meigs Avenue requested a resident only parking sign
in front of her home. Chief Pavey will check it out and report back
to the Board.
LI?ECHAIN
Laurie Elder asked permission to hold a "Life Chain" on Court Avenue
on October 5th from 2:30-3:30. City Engineer Miller made the motion
to approve the "Life Chain", seconded by Director Urban and carried
unanimously.
RUST CONTRACT
City Attorney Anne Marie Gatligan said that a while back there was
discussion about the need for the Sewage Utility to enter into a
professional services agreement with Rust Environmental Engineering
Company. They are to apt as gonsultants to the sewage utility for a
number of p~ojects, not the least of which is the renewal of our
permit, but several other projects included as well. She asked the
Board to ratify the contract that was entered into 8-28-97. Director
Urban made the motion to approve ratifying the contract, seconded by
City Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
GRC LITTLE LEAGUE
John Pair asked permission to hold a roadblock on September 5 and 6
from 9 a.m. till 12 p.m. at Main and Market Streets, Ice Cream
Willie's, and Dutch Lane and Hamburg Pike. Director Urban made the
motion to approve the roadblock, seconded by City Engineer Miller and
carried unanimously.
SOUTHERN INDIANA GYMNASTICS
Donna Lopp asked permission to hold a roadblock on Saturday, September
13 from 10 a.m~ till 2 p.m. at Ice Cream Willie's and Dutch Lane and
Hamburg Pike. Clty Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the
roadblock, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously.
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STEAMBOAT DAYS
Cliff Leavell asked permission to hang a banner about Steamboat Days.
After much discussion, Asst. Street CommissiOner Ervin said he could
set 2 posts for the banner by the 1-65 exit into Jeff. Mr. Leavell
said that would be fine.
Mr. Leavell also asked that the street be closed Thursday morning at
Chestnut between Spring and Pearl and east on Chestnut between Wall
and Spring for a small ride. After much more discussion i~ was
decided that the corner of Market and Spring could be used for this.
LIGHT UP THE RIVER CONTEST
City Attorney Anne Marie Galllgan presented information On taking part
in the "Light Up The River" contest.
DUTCH LANE /HAMBURG PIKE
Nathan Grimes of Jacobi, Toombs,and Lanz asked approval of Change
Order #4 giving a total credit of S956.28 to the Cl~y. City Engineer
Miller made the motion to approve the Change Order, seconded by
Director Urban and carried unanimously.
MAGNOLIA AVENUE
Assistant Street Commissioner Bobby Ervin spoke of continuous problems
at the duplexes on Magnolia Avenue in regards to trash. He
recommended citing the owner, Huncllman Enterprises of 2823 Green
Valley Road in New Albany. Attorney Galligan recommends discontinuing
service and imposing a fine up to $2,500 per day if the owner fails to
comply. They have 2 weeks to appear before the Board.
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FLOWS AND LOADING & ELECTRICAL COMPENSATION
Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Director Scott Tlmmerman said
that due to the increased monitoring and analysis at the industries,
the city has collected an additional $152,976.24 in industrial
surcharges this past year. The increase in flows and loadings created
a significant impact on EMC's cost to operate the treatment facility.
As discussed previoUsly, 'the City has agreed't° reimburse EMC in the
amount of $40,893.31 'for the additi6nal operating cost to adequately
transport and treat the increase in flows and loadings to the
facility. Director Tlmmerman requested the Board's approval of the
reimbursement. City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve EMC's
request, seconded by DlreCfOr Urban and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public
Works and Safety, City Engineer Miller made the motion to ad3ourn at
10:00 a.mo, seconded by Planning and Development Director Urban and
carried unanimously.
AYOR '
ATTEST~
CLERK'AND TREASU~R