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.
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