HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-23-2008MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
APRIL 23, 2008
In Mayor Galligan's absence Planning and Zoning Director Urban called the meeting to order at 9:30
a.m. and on call of the roll those members present were: Engineer Miller and Councilperson Wilson.
Also present were: Deputy Fire Chief Lee, EMC Plant Manager Meyer, Purohase Order Clerk Smith,
Asst. Police Chief Paveg Vehicle Maintenance Director Dmry, Building Commissioner Segraves,
Street Commissioner Hosea, Animal Shelter Director Wilder, Attomey Wilder, Personnel Director
Calabro, IT Director Hardy, Parks Director Manor, Receptionist Timberlake, Planning and Zoning
Director Urban, Emergency Planner Chrisfian, Sewer Office Manager Mattingly, Redevelopment
Director Robinson, Asst. Fire Chief Grant, and Deputy Clerk Mayfield.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of April 16, 2008, seconded by Engineer
. Miller and carried unanimously.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
DERBY GALA
Planning and Zoning Director Urban said the Derby Gala has been postponed.
FRANKLIN COMMONS
Attorney Darren Wilder said Chief of Staff Young has followed up with Duke Energy
regarding the contract on the pole attachments for Franklin Commons and has clarified the
terms that were in question. Attorney Wilder said he finds no problem with the contract.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the contract with Duke Energy in the amount of
$2,003.10, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
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• NEW BUSINESS
BLANCHEL TERRACE
Pam Butsch who resides in Blanche] Terrace spoke to the Board about a tree that she fears
may have been damaged due to sewer and drainage work. She is concerned about the tree
dying and falling or having to be removed and the costs involved. She inquired as to whether
the city would bear any responsibility if this happens. Attorney Darren Wilder said he
doesn't think the city would be liable for this because the tree is on private property.
Engineer Miller said he doesn't believe the tree will be affected due to the type of tree it is.
Attorney Wilder said he would look into this further. Councilperson Wilson made the motion
to [able this for one week to further investigate, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried
unanimously.
SENIOR GAMES
Julie Wilson with LifeSpan Resources appeared before the Board in regard to holding the
Senior Games Walk on Thursday, May 29, 2008. Engineer Miller made the mo6oa to
approve the walk, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
. RIGHT OF WAY REQUEST
Attorney Allen Applegate appeared on behalf of Mac Constmction. He said Mac
Construction is proposing to purchase approximately 28 acres of property behind Vissing's
Paving off of Hamburg Pike that connects to Applegate Lane. He said there is ao true
dedication of Applegate Lane from Hamburg Pike back to the property. This dedication
would allow Mac Construction to have legally insurable access to and from the property.
Mac Construction would do the initial upgrading and improvements to Applegate Lane. He
presented a deed of dedication of easement from Walnut Ridge. Mac Construction would
like to have a secondary access to the property so there is a second request for dedication.
Mac Construction would like the city to do the final Layer of asphalt to Applegate Lane.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the Dedication of Easement for use as a Public
Right of Way pending approval from Mayor Ga]]igan on the finish coat of asphalt to
Applegate Lane, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
SIGNAGE ON ELLIOTT AVENUE
Virginia Fox requested "Children at Play" signage on Elliott Avenue. After some discussion
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the signage after the police department
checks [he location, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
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• JULY 4ru PARADE
Pat Elder and Sharon Rudd asked approval to hold the amual July 4`h parade to begin at the
Over Look and end at Warder Park. They requested police and fire assistance. Engineer
Miller made the motion to approve the request, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and
carried unanimously.
ROAD CLOSURES
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve road closures for April 26, 2008 from 7 am to 3
pm for the Kentucky Derby Festival's annual marathon, seconded by Councilpexson Wilson
and carried unanimously.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve a road closure for April 23, 2008 at the 400
block of Spring Street for a special event, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried
unanimously.
GATE RESCINDED-WALL STREET ALLEY
Rick Lovan has spoken to [he owner about removing the gate but cannot give an exact date
when it will be removed. The owner says he owns all but 2 'h feet of the alley. There will be
• more discussion on this at a later date.
There being no further discussion to come before [he Board, Engineer Miller made the
motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 a.m., seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried
unanimously.
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