HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-2011 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
April 20, 2011
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:35 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, Animal Shelter Director Harry Wilder, Major Don Grimes, Safety Director
Dominick Mongarella, Police Chief Tim Deeringer, Communications Director Larry
Thomas, WWTP Director Len Ashack, Assistant City Engineer Bill Dixon, Financial
Advisor Monica Harmon, City Attorney Darren Wilder, Human Resources Director Kim
Calabro, Fire Assistant Chief Mike McCutcheon and Deputy Clerk Tiffany Stiles.
Councilperson Barbara Wilson made the motion to approve payroll, Engineering
Coordinator Rick Lovan seconded, passing unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Limestone Trace block party
Major Don Grimes brought before the board and requested approval for the Limestone
Trace block party as long as they are not blocking any of the fire hydrants so if needed
they can be accessed. Engineering Coordinator Rick Lovan made the motion to approve
the block party, seconded by Councilperson Barbara Wilson passing unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Starlight Strawberry Festival
Cindy Ferree came before the board to request a banner be placed across Court Avenue
before the May 28 festival. The board agreed to hang the banner as long as there was
not a previous commitment. The banner must also have slits so that wind can pass
through easily. Engineering Coordinator Rick Lovan made the motion to approve the
banner, seconded by Councilperson Barbara Wilson passing unanimously.
Request for bridge closure
Representative Amanda Embry for the Susan G. Komen Association came before the
board to request that the bridge be closed on October 8 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a 5k
walk. Engineering Coordinator Rick Lovan made the motion to approve the closure,
seconded by Councilperson Barbara Wilson passing unanimously.
P.H. Dogs
Dennis Robinson came before the board to request permission to sell food at Save -A -Lot,
Rural King and other city properties. He was instructed to go to the Clerk & Treasurer's
department for a vendor permit. Engineering Coordinator Rick Lovan made the motion
to approve, seconded by Councilperson Barbara Wilson passing unanimously.
Jeff GRC Little League Parade
Officer Don Grimes brought before the board and requested approval for the parade to be
held on May 14 at 9:00 a.m. and follow the same route as previous years. Engineering
Coordinator Rick Lovan made the motion to approve the parade, seconded by
Councilperson Barbara Wilson passing unanimously.
Tony Burns of Franklin Commons
Tony Burns came before the board to request permission to sell hot dogs during the
Steamboat Race at Riverside Drive and Spring Street. He was instructed to go to the
Clerk & Treasurer's department for a vendor permit. Engineering Coordinator Rick
Lovan made the motion to approve, seconded by Councilperson Barbara Wilson passing
unanimously.
Engineering Coordinator Rick Lovan made the motion to adjourn at 9:45 a.m. seconded
by Councilperson Barbara Wilson passing unanimously.
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