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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-2008MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JANUARY 9, 2008 Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order a[ 9:30 a.m. and on call of the roll those members present were: Engineer Miller and Councilperson Wilson. Also present were: Fire Chief Harrod, Chief of Staff Young Deputy Fire Chief Lee, Councilperson Smith, EMC Plant Manager Meyer, Purchase Order Clerk Smith, Asst. Police Chief Pavey, Vehicle Maintenance Director Dmry, Building Commissioner Segraves, Street Commissioner Hosea, Animal Shelter Director Wilder, Attorney Wilder, Personnel Director Calabro, IT Director Hazdy, Parks Director Manor, Receptionist Timberlake, Communications Director Thomas, Police Chief Deeringex, and Deputy Clerk Mayfield. OLD BUSINESS RATIFICATION OF 2007 BPW MINUTES Engineer Miller made the motion to ratify the Board of Public Works Minutes dated 7-31-07, 11-21-07, 11-28-07, 12-5-07, 12-12-07, 12-19-07, 12-26-07, and 12-31-07 as presented, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously. AGENT OF RECORD LETTER OF APPROVAL Diane Swank presented a letter of approval making her the Insurance Agent of Record for the City of Jeffersonville. Mayor Galligan said Attorney Wilder will look over the letter and report back to the Boazd. NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC NOTICE APPROVAL Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the schedule of Public Notices for 2008, . seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously. 2008 CITY VISION CONTRACT Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the vision contract for 2008 with Dr. Ueding and Dx. Dice, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously. FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTION Engineer Miller made the motion to approve promoting Jason Sharp to Major, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously. LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT REQUEST Valerie Bognar who resides in Rolling Ridge Subdivision appeared before the Board in regard to street lights being needed. She said someone tried to break in her home. Engineer Miller said Duke Energy will not pay for street lights. After some discussion, Engineer Miller made the motion to table this until further information is gathered, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously. THUNDER HOSPITALITY TENT Charles Marlin of Event Concepts appeared before the Board to request permission to provide an upscale village for Thunder Over Louisville at the comer of Spring Street and Riverside by Jimmy's Restaurant. He would like to keep the tent in place for the Boat Race and Derby. Mr. Martin has discussed this plan with Building Commissioner Segraves, Asst. Fire Chief Lee, and Planning and Zoning Director Urban and they have no problem with it Mayor Galligan asked that the music be kept at a reasonable level. Tickets will be sold for attendance to this and security will be provided. No alcohol will be allowed outside the tent. REQUEST FOR STOPLIGHT Pat Newcom appeared to discuss the need fox a stoplight at the entrance to Serenity Court. After some discussion, Mayor Galligan said the police department will do a traffic count. He said eventually the road will be widened. Fox the time being speed Limit signs will be erected. FIRE STATION PAYMENT Engineer Miller made the motion to approve payment to AML in the amount of $587,965.61 for work performed on the two Fire Stations and City Services Complex, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously. • CHANGE ORDER #12 Engineer Miller made the motion to approve Change Order # 12, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously. The Change Order will give a credit of $20,437.00. There being no further discussion to come before the Board, Engineer Miller made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 a.m., seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously. t ~n~ "~ MAYOR • AT C RK ASURER •