HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-09-2011 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
March 9, 2011
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:41 a.m. and on the
call of the roll those members present were Engineering Coordinator
Rick Lovan and Councilperson Barbara Wilson.
Also present were: Parks Director Bob Manor, Vehicle Maintenance
Director Bubby Vissing, Street Commissioner David Hosea, Animal
Shelter Director Harry Wilder, Building Commissioner Russ Segraves,
Officer Don Grimes, Safety Director Dominick Mongarella, Police Chief
Tim Deeringer, Communications Director Larry Thomas, Fire Chief
David Kaskie, WWTP Director Len Ashack, Assistant Fire Chief Mike
McCutcheon, Assistant City Engineer Bill Dixon, City Attorney Darren
Wilder, and Clerk & Treasurer's Office Representative Amanda Oelze.
Councilperson Barbara Wilson made the motion to approve minutes
from March 2, 2011. Engineering Coordinator Rick Lovan seconded and
passing unanimously.
Councilperson Barbara Wilson made the motion to approve payroll,
Engineering Coordinator Rick Lovan seconded, and passing on a vote
of 3 -0.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Banner
Chad Boseker came before the board to request a banner to hang
across Court Avenue from May 15t - 21 for the Relay for Life. He
stated that the banner was not yet made and needed the dimensions
to get it made. He instructed to get with Parks Director Bob Manor. He
also asked for a contact name for the county to set up a road block.
Engineering Coordinator Rick Lovan said he could get that contact
name for him and would get with him later in the week. Engineering
Coordinator Rick Lovan made the motion to hang the Banner across
Court Avenue from May 1 - 21 depending on availability,
Councilperson Barbara Wilson seconded, passing unanimously.
4 of July Parade
Ann Northam and Charles and Delores Coleman came before the board
to make requests for a 4th of July Parade. Their requests include the
use of the Overlook area from 10:00 AM - 12 PM, Riverside Dr. closed
to through - traffic from Wall St. on the East to Clark Street on the
West, the use of Warder park from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, participation
of a fire truck in the parade, a police car to lea the parade and one to
follow at the end, West Market at Spring blocked beginning at 9:00 AM
from Spring west to Clark, a police officer to serve as a police liaison,
and a banner hung on Court Avenue by June 17 and taken down to
be carried in the parade. They also requested yard signs in the right of
way, but that was not approved, Mayor Galligan suggested that she
ask private property owners if she can put them in their yards. They
will also have to work around the Market St. closure. She was also
instructed to give the banner to Parks Director Bob Manor.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the requests made,
seconded passing by Engineering Coordinator Rick Lovan, and passing
unanimously.
Permission for Concert
Don Robertson with Cluckers came before the board to request
permission to have a concert after the hours indicated in the noise
ordinance during Thunder Over Louisville from 10 PM - 12 AM.
Engineering Coordinator Rick Lovan with contact the residents to let
them know and get their approval. Engineering Coordinator Rick Lovan
made the motion to approve the Concert after the hours indicated in
the noise ordinance pending the approval of the residents,
Councilperson Barbara Wilson seconded, passing unanimously.
Changes to Drug Policy
Safety Director Dominick Mongarella came before the board to request
approval of the changed terminology of the drug policy. Section 7.2.2
and 7.2.3 will be changed. Engineering Coordinator Rick Lovan made
the motion to approve the changed terminology in the current drug
policy, seconded by Councilperson Barbara Wilson, passing
unanimously.
Walnut Ridge Grass Cutting Contracts
Building Commissioner Russ Segraves brought before the board the
contracts for the grass cutting through Walnut Ridge for the
Waterfront and City Hall. There has been no increase from last year.
Councilperson Barbara Wilson made the motion to approve the
contracts with Walnut Ridge, seconded by Engineering Coordinator
Rick Lovan and passing unanimously.
Request for Landscaping
Police Chief Tim Deeringer came before the board for Peggy Duffy to
request approval for landscaping at Allison Lane and Middle Road.
Mayor Galligan stated that that did not need to come to the Board of
Public Works but had already gone before the Council. He also stated
the volunteers need to have safety precautions. Police Chief Tim
Deeringer said that all volunteers would be wearing safety vests.
Mayor Galligan also wants boards and a police officer there for extra
safety precaution.
Engineering Coordinator Rick Lovan made the motion to adjourn at
10:02 a.m. and Councilperson Barbara Wilson seconded, passing
unanimously.
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