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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
August 9, 2006
Mayor Waiz called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and on call ofthe roll those members present were:
Mayor Waiz, City Engineer Miller, and Councilperson McCauley.
Also present were: Fire Chief Miles, Assistant Police Chief Lovan, Animal Shelter Director Wilder,
Vehicle Maintenance Director Drury, Building Commissioner Segraves, City Attorney Merkley, Parks
Director Poff, Street Commissioner Ellis, Councilperson Wilson, Planning and Zoning Director Hicks,
Redevelopment Director Cahill, Information Technology Director Hardy, Sewer Plant Director
Crawford, and Deputy Clerk Hollis.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded by Councilperson McCauley and
carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
REQUEST FOR LIGHTING AND PATROL
Mr. Shawn Tehrani of America Place Business Center appeared before the Board requesting street
lighting and police patrol on Main Street. Mr. Tehrani presented a lO-year agreement for lighting at a
charge of $95.20 per month. Following discussion, Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the
agreement, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 3-0. Mr. Tehrani also requested
increased Police patrol for Main Street and Plank Road. Assistant Chief Lovan agreed to see that the
request is taken care of.
NEW BUSINESS
COMMUNITY SAFETY DAY
Mr. Bruce DeArk representing Jeffersonville Beamo's Pizza and Popeyes of Jeffersonville informed the
Board of Community Safety Day that will be held at both locations on August 12, 2006 between 11 :00
A.M. and 2:00 P.M. This event is free and open to the public with emphasis on children. Displayed
will be fire trucks, police cars, mobile command center, ambulances, and Stat Care helicopter. The Jeff
Police Department will also be registering children in their "ID a Child" program. Smoke detectors will
also be distributed.
POST AGE MACHINE
Mr. Jesse Grimes of Central Business Systems explained two proposals for a postage machine.
Discussion followed regarding the pros and cons of using the Sewer Department machine. Following all
discussion, Councilperson McCauley made the motion to approve the proposal for the $4,995 machine,
second by Engineer Miller, passing on a vote of 3-0.
HAMBURG PIKE SIDEWALK CHANGE ORDER
Mr. Shane Harper of Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz, presented and explained a request for change on
Hamburg Pike sidewalls, reviewing each change. Engineer Miller said the Drainage Board would
approve change #8 in the amount of $16,608. Change item #1 may have been approved at a prior
meeting. Councilperson McCauley made the motion to approve the change order as presented with
$16,608 to be paid from Drainage and the remainder from EDIT, second by Director Miller, passing on
a vote of 3-0.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF LEIN
City Attorney Les Merkley explained the request for a release of a lien for demolition of property at 727
East Maple. Councilperson McCauley feels some compensation should be required. At the conclusion
of all discussion, Councilperson McCauley made the motion to release the lien subject to compensation
in the amount of $2,500 or more, second by Engineer Miller, passing on a vote of 3-0.
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10:00 a.m., seconded by Councilperson McCauley and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
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CLERK SURER-
POSTAGE MACHINE
Mr. Jesse Grimes of Central Business Systems explained two proposals for a postage machine.
Discussion followed regarding the pros and cons of using the Sewer Department machine. Following all
discussion, Councilperson McCauley made the motion to approve the proposal for the $4,995 machine,
second by Engineer Miller, passing on a vote of 3-0.
HAMBURG PIKE SIDEWALK CHANGE ORDER
Mr. Shane Harper of Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz, presented and explained a request for change on
Hamburg Pike sidewalls, reviewing each change. Engineer Miller said the Drainage Board would
approve change #8 in the amount of $16,608. Change item #1 may have been approved at a prior
meeting. Councilperson McCauley made the motion to approve the change order as presented with
$16,608 to be paid from Drainage and the remainder from EDIT, second by Director Miller, passing on
a vote of 3-0.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF LEIN
City Attorney Les Merkley explained the request for a release of a lien for demolition of property at 727
East Maple. Councilperson McCauley feels some compensation should be required. At the conclusion
of all discussion, Councilperson McCauley made the motion to release the lien subject to compensation
in the amount of $2,500 or more, second by Engineer Miller, passing on a vote of 3-0.
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/\ discussion to come before the Board, City Engineer Miller made the motion to
10:00 a.m., seconded by Councilperson McCauley and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
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CLERK SURER-