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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
APRIL 4, 2007
Mayor Waiz called the meeting to order at 9:30 ~.m. and on call of the roll those members present were:
City Engineer Miller and Councilperson Perkins:
Also present were: Fire Chief Miles, Animal Shelter Director Wilder, Planning and Zoning Director
Hicks, Councilperson Wilson, Parks Director Poff, Personnel Director Calabro, Vehicle Maintenance
Director Drury, Building Commissioner Segraves, City Attorney Merkley, Street Commissioner Ellis,
Redevelopment Director Cahill, IT Director Hardy, Police Officer Morlan, Building Inspector Potter,
Purchase Order Clerk Blair, and Deputy Clerk Mayfield.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded by Councilperson Perkins
and carried unanimously. '
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OLD BUSINESS-
CONFIRMATION OF STREET NAME-
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to confirm the name of Southern Indiana Avenue,
seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
BENCH BILLBOARD-
Planning and Zoning Director Hicks told the Board that the contract with Bench Billboard for
advertising benches has lapsed. He said a letter was sent by past City Attorney Galligan
stating that the city did not want to renew the contract. Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to confirm there is no contract with Bench Billboard for the benches, seconded by
Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
FIRE STATION UPDATE-
Heather Graninger with Kovert, Hawkins said foundation work is being finished and slabs
will be poured next week at Station 2. She said the easement agreement is being worked on
at the site of the City Services complex and Indot has viewed the driveway permit and says
deceleration lanes are needed at Station 4. A price will be obtained from AML on this.
MULBERRY STREET CLOSURE ON THUNDER-
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve Jeff Price of HTA Enterprises request to put a
fence around the office trailer on Mulberry Street the day of Thunder, seconded by
'Councilperson Perkins and carried unanimously.
SOUTHERN INDIANA AVENUE MAINTF/NANCE-
Engineer Miller said he got a call from someone from the McCauley, Nicholas building
offering to maintain the shrubs in exchange for three bumper blocks. Councilperson Perkins
made the motion to approve, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
911 SPRINGDALE DRIVE CURB-
Engineer Miller said he looked at the curb and it can't be patched to look right. Mayor Waiz
told him to repair it. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the repair, seconded by
Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously.
214 WEST MAPLE STREET DEMO-
Building Commissioner Segraves asked the Board to approve the building at 214 West Maple
Street being demolished by Charlie's Wrecking. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to
approve the demolition contract in the amount of $2,000.00, seconded by Engineer and
carried unanimously.
3417 HOLMAN'S LANE-
Building Commissioner Segraves cited Bob Missi for an unsafe building at 3417 Holman's
Lane. Mr. Missi appeared and said the house will be torn down in three to four months.
Planning and Zoning Director Hicks said he has spoken to the adjoining property owner
about re-zoning to commercial. Building Commissioner Segraves asked Mr. Missi if he
could secure the house to keep people out until it is torn down. He said he could. After
`.'; discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to give Mr. Missi 30 days to demolish
the house and garage before the May 9th Board meeting, seconded by Engineer Miller and
carried unanimously.
CLAIMS FOR FIRE STATION 2, 4 AND CITY SERVICES COMPLEX-
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the claims presented in the amount of
$14,184.00, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
RIVERSTAGE SIGNAGE-
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve Riverstage signage at Exit 0 and Spring
Street as requested by Parks Director Poff, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried
unanimously.
VERIZON PHONES-
Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented to the Board quotes from Verizon and the cost savings.
(attached) Street Commissioner Ellis said the Verizon phones didn't work well for his
department and would rather have radios. Wilder said she could have the Verizon
representative schedule an appointment with ''Ellis as well as other department heads to look
at the newest phones available. She said the the option of cancelling at any time is available
with Verizon.
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LANSBERG COVE-
Councilperson Wilson inquired about speed limit signs. Street Commissioner Ellis said the
signs are already up. She said she has received complaints.
EASTBROOK-
Councilperson Wilson inquired about backhoe work for water problems in Eastbrook.
Engineer Miller said he knows nothing about it but will check into it.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board, Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 a.m., seconded by Engineer Miller and carried
unanimously.
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