HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-2004MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MARCH 17, 2004
Mayor Waiz called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and on call of the roll those members present were:
Councilperson Sellers and City Engineer Miller.
Also present were: Police Officer Rodden, Building Commissioner Seagraves, Vehicle Maintenance
Director Drury, Street Commissioner Ellis, Police Chief Ashabranner, Personnel Director Calabro, Fire
Chief Miles, Planning and Zoning Director Padgett, Redevelopment Director Becker, Animal Shelter
Director Wilder, Parks Director Poff, City Attorney Merkley and Deputy Clerk Lynne Mayfield.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Sellers and carried unanimously.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the minutes of 3-10-04, seconded by
Councilperson Sellers and carried unanimously.
LIFESPAN
Julie Wilson of Lifespan requested the use of the Warder Park gazebo on June 3, 2004 for the Senior
Games. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the use of the gazebo on June 3, 2004, seconded by
Councilperson Sellers and carried unanimously. The police will block off the appropriate areas.
RED CROSSROADBLOCK
Police Officer Rodden representing the FOP Lodge 100 said they would like to raise money for the Red
Cross by having a roadblock at two locations for the next two Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. The
police department will man the roadblocks. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the
roadblocks by FOP Lodge 100, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
Jason Thornberry asked permission to have a 5K Run on March 20, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. along Riverside
Drive to raise money for the Red Cross. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the 5K Run,
seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
FUNDRAISER
Kristen Cross who works for Dairy Mart asked the Board to approve for them to hold a fundraiser for
Riley Hospital at Hamburg Pike and N.A. Charlestown Road. The Board said they had no problem with
it. It will be held in the parking lot.
PARADE PERMIT
Barbara Anderson asked the Board's permission to hold a Pro-Peace Rally across from Rocky's
Restaurant on March 26, 2004 from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the
rally, seconded by Councilperson Sellers and carried unanimously.
STREET ADDRESS PROBLEM
Jan Waiz of 2423 Ashwood Court appeared before the Board with a petition to name the street she
resides on Ashwood Court. There has been confusion over whether it is names Ashwood Drive or
Ashwood Court. The residents sometimes have trouble getting their mail because of this. Planning and
Zoning Director Padgett said he thinks part of the problem is that at one time the street was going to go
all the way through and instead it ended up as a cul-de-sac. The through street was going to be called
Ashwood Street. Director Padgett said he would make the necessary calls and look into which name
should be used.
RIVER FALLS ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Tom McCullum representing River Falls Assembly of God told the Board that they are planning a tent
revival in Lansden Park if permitted. It is to held on April 29, 30, and May 1, 2004 from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Food will be provided. Music will run from 7-8 p.m. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the
revival, seconded by Councilperson Sellers and carried unanimously.
SALON 253
Holly Wethington, the owner of Salon 253 asked the Board for permission to sell refreshments and
handout flyers in front of her salon the day of Thunder Over Louisville. She said the sidewalk would
not be blocked. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the request, seconded by Councilperson
Sellers and carried unanimously.
PRIVATE STREET NAME
Planning and Zoning Director Padgett said the Developer of the Quadrangle would like to name the
development's street Quartermaster Court officially. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the
name, seconded by Councilperson Sellers and carried unanimously.
RESIDENT ONLY PARKING
Lisa and Tim Smith requested two resident only parking signs in front of their residence at 624 Penn
Street. Police Chief Ashabranner said he would check the location. Engineer Miller made the motion to
approve the resident only parking signs, seconded by Councilperson Sellers and carried unanimously.
Resident only parking signs are $100.00 per year per sign.
CONDEMNATIONS UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION
City Attorney Merkley told the Board that certain condemnations done by the previous administration
concerning property that is now in the city of Charlestown should be rescinded and dismissed. Those
properties belong to Richard Lewman, Robert Hollis, and Juanita Ward. Councilperson Sellers made
the motion to rescind and dismiss the Condemnations, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried
unanimously. Engineer Miller stated for the record that these condemnations were not in the City of
Charlestown when he voted on them during the previous administration.
COMMENTS:
f~-~! Planning and Zoning Director Padgett said a request was made for a stop sign at Augusta Drive and
Charlestown New Albany Pike. He asked to put a counter there to get some data and asked the police
dept. to check for speeding.
Street Comm. Ellis said he talked to Mr. Julius about opening up Spring St. where work is being done
because of the fire. Mr. Julius said they would have it cleaned up and the street open today.
Nellie Knowland said kids are tearing down privacy fences. Mayor Waiz said phone call would be
made.
Animal Shelter Director Wilder gave the Mayor a proposal on an air exchange unit for the shelter in the
amount of $16,650.00 from Kempf Heating and Cooling. The Board will take it under advisement.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board the motion was made by Engineer Miller to
adjourn at 10:08 a.m., seconded by Councilperson Sellers and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
CLE~ASURER