HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-2008MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MARCH 19, 2008
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and on cal] of the roll those members present
were: Engineer Miller and Councilperson Wilson.
Also present were: Chief of Staff Young, EMC Plant Manager Meyer, Purchase Order Clerk Smith,
Asst. Police Chief Pavey, Vehicle Maintenance Director Drury, Building Commissioner Segraves,
Street Commissioner Hosea, Attorney Wilder, Personnel Director Calabro, IT Director Hardy, Parks
Direcror Manor, Receptionist Timberlake, Communications Director Thomas, Planning and Zoning
Director Urban, Asst. Fire Chief Grant, Police Chief Deeringer, Events Coordinator Knight, Clerk
Treasurer Wilder, Redevelopment Director Robinson, and Deputy Clerk Mayfield.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of March 5, 2008 and March 12, 2008 as
presented and seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Councilperson
Wilson and carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Bituminous Bids
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the bid of Mac Construction for the asphalt and Sellersburg
Stone and Hanson Aggregate for the rock, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
BLOCKING OF ALLEY
Property owner Guy Voyles requested permission to block a portion of the alley between 721 Wall
Street and 725 Wall Street to work on boats. Agate will be erected to allow police and fire access.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the request, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried
unanimously.
FIRE STATION PROJECT
Heather Graninger said the loose ends are being tied up on the Fire Stations. She said the insurance
claims are still outstanding. Attorney Wilder said Agent of Record Cooper is working on [he insurance
claim issue. Copies of the Builder's Risk policies aze trying to be located.
SERENITY HOUSE WALKBUN FUNDRAISER
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the Serenity House Walk/Run Fundraiser on May 31, 2008,
seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously
910 POPPY PLACE
Homeowner David Thompson said there have been several auto accidents on Poppy Place due to
excessive speed. He said the street signs aze being run over and people aze ending up in his front yazd.
Mayor Galligan asked the police to step up patrols while he looks into other possible options.
HOT DOG KIOSK
Jim Hack asked the Board for permission to put a Hot Dog Kiosk outside the City Hall.
Mayor Galligan said he would look over this for one week and vote on it next week.
E.C.NET
Charlie Martiu presented an agreement to hold a Spring Festival April 10-April 72, 2008 at
Colston Park. Space would be sold to vendors and the City would receive 35% of the net
profits. After discussion, Mayor Galligan said it is too late to consider for this year because
of the need for police security but can be considered next year.
SAFETY WEAR
Bill Huss introduced himself to the Board. He sells safety equipment and brought catalogs
for anyone interested.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board, Engineer Miller made the
motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:07 a.m., seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried
unanimously.
MAYOR