HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-14-2008• MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MAY 14, 2008
Mayor Galligan 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: Chief of Staff Young, Asst. Police Chief Pavey, Vehicle Maintenance Director
Drury, Street Commissioner Hosea, Animal Shelter Director Wilder, Attorney Wilder, Personnel
Director Calabro, Councilperson Grooms, Asst. Police Chief Marble, Police Chief Deeringer, Planning
and Zoning Director Robinson, Events Coordinator Knight, Safety Director Lovan, Communications
Director Thomas, Planning and Zoning Director Urban, Emergency Planner Christian, Building
Commissioner Segaves, Assistant Fire Chief Grant, Sewer Office Manager Mattingly, and Deputy
Clerk Mayfield.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Councilperson
Wilson and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of 4-30-08 and 5-7-08 as presented,
seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
UNSAFE BUILDING AT 2717 COOPER'S LANE
Building Commissioner Segraves said Yvonne Letson who owns the property at 2717 Cooper's Lane
was cited on March 28, 2008 for an unsafe building. Ms. Letson appeazed before the Boazd and
presented a letter in response to the unsafe building citation. She disputes that the building is a fire
hazazd, danger to the public, or a public nuisance. After some discussion, an agreement was reached
between Ms. Letson and the City of Jeffersonville. The City of Jeffersonville agrees to demolish and
remove the stmcture and foundation of the out building. In so doing, Ms. Letson agrees to pay the Ciry
of Jeffersonville $2,000.00 for the removal. In addition, Ms. Letson agrees that a lien in the amount of
$2,000.00 shall be placed upon her property until the amount is paid in full. Further, Ms. Letson agrees
to pay the City of Jeffersonville $2,000.00 in the form of monthly payments of $50.00 by the 10'h of
every month with the first payment to be made June 10, 2008. The city agrees that upon full payment it
shall release all liens.
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. NEW BUSINESS
BIDS FOR SWEEPER AND TRUCK
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the bid from Best Equipment in the amount of $165,837.43
and the bid of Peterbilt in the amount of $112,349.00, seconded by Councilpexson Wilson and carried
unanimously.
TRAFFIC/CHILD SAFETY CONCERNS/WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
Richazd Jones of 3009 Douglas Boulevard spoke to the Board about safety concerns on his street with
speeding motorists. Mayor Galligan told the Police Department to check it out. Mr. Jones said from 3-5
pm seems to be the worst time. Mc Jones said he is recently handicapped and is now using a wheelchair
but his sidewalks are in bad shape and asked what can be done. Engineer Miller told him there is a
program that could help him with repair costs and a handicapped ramp.
SIGN REQUEST
Safety Director Lovan said a sign has been requested at the city entrance for Ben Helen who is a Jeff
High/IU Big Ten Champion and Olympic hopeful. Mayor Galligan said this would be no problem.
• MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
Events Coordinator Knight said Don Herrold has requested permission to put flags in Warder Park for
the Memorial Day celebration. Mayor Galligan said it would be no problem if done cazefully.
CLOSING OF ALLEY AT SPRING AND WALL STREETS
Doug Cazden of the Springs Salon and Spa appeazed before the Boazd to report that the gates are still up
in the alley. Mayor Galligan said the gates were suppose to be down last Friday and if they are not
down by this Friday the city will take them down. Safety Director Lovan is to relay the message.
PERMIT RENEWAL FOR KENTUCHIANA YACHT SALES
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the permit renewal for 2008 to move oversize boats,
seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF GRAPHICS FOR POLICE CARS
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve payment to River City Signs for the graphics on the new
• police cars in the amount of $3,150.00, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board, Engineer Miller made the
motion to adjourn the meeting at 1030 am, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried
una~imoasly.
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