HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-19-2009• MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
AUGUST 19, 2009
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: Assistant Police Chief Grimes, Assistant Police Chief Pavey, Vehicle Maintenance
Director Drury, City Attorney Wilder, Parks Director Manor, Assistant Fire Chief Grant, Sewer Office
Manager Mattingly, Building Commissioner Segraves, Animal Shelter Director Wilder, Personnel
Director Calabro, WWTP Assistant Director Kearney, WWTP Director Ashack, Engineer Crouch,
Growth Coordinator Lovan, Fire Chief Harrod, Communications Director Thomas, Asst. Planning and
Zoning Director Fogle, Planning and Zoning Director Urban, Safety Director Mongarella, Executive
Assistant Young, Events Coordinator Knight, and Deputy Clerk Mayfield.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of 8-12-09 as presented, and
seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, and seconded by
Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW CHAPEL ROAD CLOSURES
Josh Hillman of Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz asked the Board to approve a time extension for
the New Chapel Road closure. The road is to be closed for 2 1/2 to 3 weeks Monday thru
Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 7 am to 7 pm. Mayor Galligan
asked that the residents of the area be given notice of the closure and times. Engineer Miller
made the motion to approve the extended closure and times, seconded by Councilperson
Wilson and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
LST
Event Coordinator Knight said Riverside Drive between Pearl Street and Spring Street will
remain closed during the LST visit. She said parking has been requested for motorcycles,
handicapped persons, buses, and recreational vehicles. Mayor Galligan said he would check
on this. Knight said on Saturday a military vehicle convoy will leave from the Post Office
and an Art Show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
BRIDGE WALK/HOOSIERS FOR COMMON SENSE HEALTH CARE PLAN
David Stevens asked permission to use North Shore Drive as a turn around on September 22,
2009 for a candlelight walk from 7-10 pm. He said there will be 50 to 200 people in
attendance. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the request, seconded by
Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
DOOR TO DOOR SALES
Natasha Potchak asked permission to go door to door selling art and jewelry about 3 days per
week. After discussion, Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the door to door sales
permit for 3 months from 9 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday, seconded by Councilperson
Wilson and carried unanimously.
SECOND STREET BRIDGE CLOSURE/IRON MAN
Troy Killian of the Sports Commission in Louisville asked for a Second Street bridge closure
on Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 11:30 am to 7 pm for the Iron Man event. Councilperson
Wilson made the motion to approve the request, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried
unanimously.
CONTRACT/TENTH STREET PROJECT
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the contract between the City of
Jeffersonville and INDOT for the Tenth Street project, seconded by Engineer Miller and
carried unanimously.
NEW HIRES
Assistant Police Chief Pavey asked the Board to approve hiring three police officers who are
replacing three retired officers. The new officers are: Justin Salisbury, Joshua Schiller, and
Eric Godbout. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the three officers,
seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
WILSON SCHOOL ROAD DESIGN CONTRACT
Josh Hillman with Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz presented for approval a contract for the Wilson
School Road design in the amount of $47,500.00. Engineer Miller made the motion to
approve the contract, seconded by Mayor Galligan. Councilperson Wilson abstained.
GREENWAY
Shauna Graf with Greenway asked permission to erect sign markers along the Ohio River
Greenway route. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the request, seconded by
Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
BLOCK PARTY
Councilperson Wilson said portable toilets have been requested for the Back to School party
scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Maple Street School. Mayor Galligan said the
portable toilets are being used at other events that day.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board, Councilperson Wilson made the
motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:22 a.m., seconded by Engineer Miller and carried
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