HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-30-2008• MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JULY 30, 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.
Growth Coordinator Lovan acted as a voting member of the Board.
Also present were: Purchase Order Clerk Smith, Asst. Police Chief Pavey, Vehicle Maintenance
Director Drury, Building Commissioner Segraves, Street Commissioner Hosea, Attorney Wilder,. IT
Director Hardy, Parks Director Manor, Receptionist Timberlake, Communications Director Thomas,
Planning and Zoning Director Urban, Emergency Planner Christian, Police Chief Deeringer, Sewer
Office Manager Mattingly, Events Coordinator Knight, Growth Coordinator Lovan, Redevelopment
Director Robinson, and Deputy Clerk Mayfield.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Councilperson
Wilson and carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
222 WATT STREET
Building Commissioner Segraves said the owner of 222 Watt Street has complied with
tearing down the structure.
NEW BUSINESS
HANG BANNER
David Smith appeared before the Board to ask that a banner be hung on Court Avenue by
Hardees for Providence High School from October 15 to November 2, 2008. The Board will
check to make sure the schedule is open on those dates. Councilperson Wilson made the
motion to approve hanging the banner pending the schedule is open, seconded by Engineer
Miller and carried unanimously.
HIRING POLICE OFFICERS
Police Chief Deeringer asked the Board to approve hiring three police officers in the capacity
of patrolmen. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve hiring three police officers,
• seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
• OUTDOOR EVENT/ PARK PLACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Jim Moon of Park Place United Methodist Church asked permission to hold an outdoor event
to benefit the Home of the Innocence on Saturday, August 8, 2008 from 4 pm to 9 pm.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the event, seconded by Councilperson Wilson
and carried unanimously. A tent permit will be gotten from the Building Commissioner's
office.
DAMAGE TO HOUSE AT 812 E. 9TH STREET
Joyce Whitson appeared because of damage to her house by a city truck. She said her house
has been hit three times. In the past her house has been patched but she said the roofers she
called for estimates said she needs her whole roof replaced in order for it to match exactly.
She has obtained two estimates. Attorney Wilder said it is a question of the extent of the
damage. He said if a dollar amount can't be agreed upon by Ms. Whitson and the city then
the insurance companies will have to decide that. The board tabled any action pending
insurance company review.
STREET CLOSURE FOR HISTORICAL MARKER DEDICATION
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve closing Riverside Drive on Friday, August 15,
2008 from 4-8 pm for the dedication, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried
unanimously. A tent permit will be needed.
PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE
Pepper Cooper appeared in regard to the Property Casualty Insurance renewal on Friday,
August 1, 2008 and he only has one quote back out of five. He asked the Board to allow him
to meet with the Mayor and two Board members to bind the insurance and then come back on
August 13, 2008 to present all the quotes and explain what was done. Attorney Wilder
suggests that he meet with the Board members individually. Engineer Miller made the
motion to approve this request, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
SIDEWALKS ONALLISON LANE
Councilperson Wilson said there is not enough money in EDIT to cover the cost of the
sidewalks on Allison Lane which is $395,779.00. She would like to present this to the
Council for help to fund it but needs BPW approval to do so. Engineer Miller made the
motion to approve the Allison Lane sidewalk being done, seconded by Councilperson Wilson
and carried unanimously.
M STREET LIGHT IN ROLLING RIDGE
Councilperson Wilson inquired about the status of a street light by Vissing Park in Rolling
Ridge Subdivision. Engineer Miller said he is working on it and Dan Braun will get the bill
together.
Councilperson Wilson said she got a phone call about a street sign being taken down at the
corner of Crown Point and Rolling Ridge and not being replaced. Street Commissioner
Hosea will check into this.
Councilperson Wilson inquired about the status of her prior request for a stop sign at
Woodland Court and Simmonds Studio. She said the stop sign was approved at a previous
meeting. Street Commissioner Hosea said he will take care of it.
NORTHAVEN SPEEDERS
Police Chief Deeringer said the majority of speeders in Northaven Subdivision are residents
of Northaven.
There being no further discussion to come before the 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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