HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-12-2007MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
Mayor Waiz called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and on call of the roll those members present were:
City Engineer Miller and Councilperson Perkins.
"Also present were: Fire Chief Miles, IT Director Hardy, Animal Shelter Director Wilder, Building
Commissioner Segraves, City Attorney Merkley, Personnel Director Calabro, Street Commissioner
'Ellis, Councilperson Wilson, Planning and Zoning Director Hicks, Redevelopment Director Cahill, and
Deputy Clerk Mayfield.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded by Councilperson Perkins
and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the minutes of 8-29-07 as presented,
seconded by Engineer Miller and .carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
STREET LIGHT REQUEST
Councilperson Perkins said he doesn't see a need for a light on Wood Avenue. City Engineer
Miller will check it out.
NEW BUSINESS
FIRE STATION UPDATE
'' Heather Graninger gave an update on progress at the Fire Stations and City Services
Complex. She asked whether the Salt Barn bid had been awarded. Councilperson Perkins
said it has not and asked that she bring the bids to the next Council workshop.
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DAMAGE TO AUTO
Cathy Robinson returned to the Board in regard to damage to her car when she hit an
uncovered manhole. Councilperson Perkins said the police officer he spoke with said the
manhole cover wasn't off when they appeared at the scene. Engineer Miller said the city's
insurance denied the claim. City Attorney Merkley said the City is not liable., Councilperson
Perkins made the motion to deny payment of her claim in the amount of $317.71, seconded
by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
BANNER-PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Dave Smith asked the Board's permission to put up a banner for the school's open house.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the hanging of the banner at Mulberry
and Court Avenue, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried. unanimously..
NICOLE STATION STREET LIGHTS
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve installing street lights at Nicole Station,
seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve amending the specifications in the ordinance for
Lift Stations, seconded by Councilperson Perkins and carried unanimously.
STREET DESIGNATION
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to designate Aldridge Lane, seconded by City
Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR
Councilperson Perkins congratulated Street Commissioner Ellis for receiving the Street
Commissioner of the Year award from the Indiana Association of Street Commissioners.
Councilperson Perkins said he has talked to Jeanne Burke about markers on Riverside Drive.
He said audio visual people will be working around the city this week.
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'PLAQUE PRESENTATION
Councilperson Wilson presented a plaque to the Mayor from the Indiana Association of Street
Commissioners.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board, Engineer Miller made the
'motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 a.m., seconded by Councilperson Perkins and carried
'.unanimously.
ATTEST:
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CLERK TR RER