HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-16-2005MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLiC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, ~NDIANA
MARCH 16, 2005 ~
In Mayor Waiz's absence, City Engineer Miller called the meeting to order at 9'30 a.m. and on call of
the roll those members present were: Councilperson Sellers and Building Commissioner Segraves
sitting in for City Engineer Miller.-
Also present were' Building Commissioner Segraves, Fire Chief Miles, Police Chief Ashabranner,
Animal Shelter Director Wilder, Assistant Parks Director Couts, Vehicle Maintenance Director Drury,
Planning and Zoning Director Hicks, Youth Coordinator Knight, Code Enforcement Officer Potter,
Computer Technician Davis, Wastewater Treatment Director-Crawford, Personnel Director Calabro,
Redevelopment Director Cahill, City Attorney Merkley and Deputy Clerk Mayfield.
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded by Building
Commissioner Segraves and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the minutes of 3-9-05 and 3-11-05
seconded by Building Commissioner Segraves and carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Engineer Miller said the only location he could find for the Relay For Life banner is at the
OverloOk at the foot of Spring Street.
NEW BUSINESS
RESIDENT ONLY PARKING
Cynthia Rogers of 322 Knobloch requested a resident only parking sign because her neighbor
has seven vehicles. The police department will check the location and make a
recommendation.
James Graston of 407 Knobloch also requested a resident only parking sign. The police
department will check the location and make a recommendation.
STREET CLOSURE
Alan Mercke of Rueff Sign Company asked the Board to approve closing part of Court
Avenue in front .of Hardee's so that-the light can be changed in their sign. The Board told Mr.
Mercke.to notify Central Alarm, the School Corporation, and the Police Department of the
closure. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the closure, seconded by
Building Commissioner Segraves and.carded unanimously.
JULY 4TM PARADE
Ann Northam appeared before the Board to request permission to use the Overlook and
Warder Park on July 4, 2005 for a parade and picnic. Parade route and times are attached.
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the request, seconded by Building
Commissioner Segraves and carried unanimously.
CITATION
Building Commissioner Segraves said William McCulloch was cited to appear before the
Board for violating Ordinance No. 150.105 (Exterior Maintenance). Code Enforcement
Officer Potter said no improvement has been made on the properties in the last three weeks.
He recommended fining Mr. McCulloch for the property at 2611 and 2615' New Albany-
Charlestown Pike. After discussion Councilperson Sellers made the motion to fine Mr.
McCulloch $250.00 per month per lot if properties are not cleaned up in 30 days, seconded by
Building Commissioner Segraves and carried unanimously.
SPRING BREAK SECURITY
Youth Director Knight asked if the police department would stop by the field house
occasionally on March 22,23,and 24 while the Spring Break activities are going on. Police
Chief Ashabranner said this would be done.
AGREEMENT MODIFICATION
City Attorney Merkley asked the Board to approve extending the Agreement Modification
between the City of. Jeffersonville and Bemardin, Lochmueller, and Associates through July
31, 2005 on the downtown parking study. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve
the extension, seconded by Building Commissioner and carried unanimously.
COMMENTS·
Louis Galligan said there are two signs missing on Spring Street that need to be replaced.
Engineer Miller told him to order two new ones.
Computer Tech Davis said there is software available for complaints and services for
approximately $12,000.00. Davis said the contract With. CINergy for T- 1 lines has dropped
from $278.00 per month to $150.00 per month. Da;~is let Engineer Miller know that traffic
light changers can be purchased on line.
Animal Shelter Director Wilder said a Golf Scramble will be held July 18, 2005 at the Elks
Club with proceeds to benefit the spay and neuter program. Volunteers need to contact him.
Parks Dept. Assistant Director Couts 'said the Cherry Hill neighborhood will have an Easter
egg hunt at 2'00 p.m. at Bob Hedge Park on March 19, 2005.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board the motion was made by City Engineer
0 a.m., seconded by Councilperson Sellers and carded unanimously.
Jeffersonville Celebrating Freedom ~
Fourth of July community parade and celebration event
Request the use of the Overlook area on Monday, July 4, from 10AM-11AM. We also
request the use of Warder Park. and the gazebo on July 4th, from 10 AM-2 PM.
Request that Riverside Drive be blOcked from Wall Street to Pearl Street :at 10 A.M. on
.July 4th. (We will be staging the parade in this area.) . We request that SPring Street be
blocked from Riverside Drive to Chestnut at 10 AM.
The parade will start at 11 AM, and will proceed north on SPring. Street to Warder Park.
Thru streets need to be blocked as parade progresses. We need Spring Street blocked at
7m Street as parade reaches Court Avenue until 2PM. We need Court Avenue blocked
between Spring Street and Wall Street from 11AM-2PM.
We would like a police car to lead the parade and one at the end of the parade. We would
also appreciate a fire track as an entrant.
Board of Public Works meeting
March 16, 2005