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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
April 4th, 2012
Mayor Mike Moore called the meeting to order at 9:32 A.M., and on the call of roll member present
were Public Works Coordinator Rick Lovan and Councilperson Lisa Gill.
Also present was: Animal Shelter Director Sarah Green, Human Resources Director Kim Calabro,
Fire Chief Eric Hedrick, Information Technology Director Matt Dyer, Parks Superintendent Paul
Northam, Building Commissioner Russ Segraves, City Engineer Andy Crouch, Wastewater Treatment
Plant Director Len Ashack, Vehicle Maintenance Director Bobby Vissing, Police Chief Chris Grimm,
Street Commissioner David Hosea, Sewer Office Manager Rick Stephenson, Controller Monica
Harmon, Planning and Zoning Director Shane Corbin, Communications Director Leah Farris,
Corporation Counsel Tom Lowe, City Attorney Les Merkley, Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz,
.Mayor Administrative Assistant Judith VanGilder.
Councilperson Gill made the motion to approve the minutes from the March 28th, 2012, seconded
by Public Works Coordinator Rick Lovan, passing on a vote of 3 -0.
Public Works Coordinator Rick Lovan made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded by
Councilperson Gill, passing on a vote of 3 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
1.) Rick Lovan: Light on Flag Pole at Exit 0.
Mr. Lovan spoke before the board that the lights on the flag pole at exit zero are in the
process of being replaced and wanted to let the board know that it is being taken care of
after the discussion last week at the last meeting. Mark Scott made the comment to the
board that the flagpole down at the Riverstage does not have a working light either;
therefore a flag cannot be flown. Parks Superintendent stated that he is taking care of it.
NEW BUSINESS;
1.) Mark Scott: Parking signs on Riverside and Spring streets
Mr. Scott came before the board to request residential parking signs on Riverside Drive and
Spring Street. There is some discussion between the board, the Police Department, and the
Street Commissioner David Hosea about how many signs are allowed on the roads and what
can be done to help the residents. Mr. Lovan made a motion to table this topic for one week
until further discussions can be made between the street department and the police
department on this matter. Councilperson Gill seconded the motion, with Mayor Moore
abstaining, passing on a vote of 2 -0.
2.) Judith VanGilder -218 Pearl Street
Mrs. Vangilder spoke before the board about complaints concerning grass not being cut at
properties. Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz stated that he knows of at least one of those
properties that are to be removed and is in the process of making a list of all properties that
need to be demolished. Mayor Moore commented that this needs to get taken care of as
well as the grass cutting. Parks Superintendent Paul Northam stated that he is In the process
of hiring people to take care of the lawns and will have the grass taken care of. Mrs.
Vangilder stated that there has also been concern about Carolmet Drive and the sewer
running off into ditches. WWTP Len Ashack will look into it.
3.) Les Merkley- Purchase Agreement for 8 acres from Jesse Ballew
City Attorney Les Merkley came before the board requesting approval of the purchase
agreement for the new Police Department contingent on City Council approval. Mr. Merkley
stated that in order to purchase the second parcel, this purchase needs to be approved fi .t.
Councilperson Gill made a motion to approve the purchase agreement for 8 acres from
Jesse Bellew contingent on City Council approval. Mr. Lovan seconded the motion, passin
unanimously.
4.) Rick Lovan: Dumping at gate behind Bernie's Bargain Barn
Mr. Lovan stated that the gate that was put up behind Bernie's Bargain Bam to stop peop e
from dumping trash has only moved the dumping to the front of the gate. Mr. Lovan is
asking if it is possible to move the gate up further to the road. City Attorney Andy Crouch
stated that he is looking into putting the gate up on the road.
5.) Sam Shutz- Closure of Court Ave for Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Mr. Shutz asked approval of the board to close Court Avenue from Spring Street to Wall
Street on April 7 2012 from 7 P.M. to 10 P.M. for the safety of the kids during the Easte
Egg hunt. Mayor Moore voices some concem about how that will affect traffic with the lo
street ramp being closed. Police Chief Grimm reassures the Mayor that It should not taus:
any problems since it is on a Saturday night. Councilperson Gill made a motion to approv
the closure of Court Avenue between Spring Street and Wall Street on Saturday April 7
2012 from 7 P.M. to 10 P.M. Mr. Lovan seconded the motion, passing unanimously.
6.) Mr. Prather- Stop Signs on Utica Pike
Mr. Prather spoke about seeing if there is a possibility of getting a stop sign on Utica Pike : t
either Ewing Lane and /or Alison Lane. He stated that many brick mailboxes are being
destroyed, cars are driving through yards, and there is more commercial traffic. Mr. Prath -r
asked for consideration of a stop sign to help eliminate many accidents as well. After so e
positive feedback from the board and directors, Mr. Lovan suggested that they let
Engineering and the Street Department look at this topic for consideration.
7.) Tom Lowe- Lighting System at Riverstage /Street Lights
Mr. Lowe read three quotes for the lighting system at the Riverstage for the board to
choose and approve one. The first quote comes from Sounds Unlimited Production for
complete stage lighting plus installation is $80,000. Superior Entertainment quote is $87, '37
plus installation and MI Distributing is 114,298 plus installation. Mr. Lovan made a motio to
approve Sounds Unlimited for the Light System at the Riverstage for $80,000. Councilpers • n
Gill seconded the motion, passing unanimously. Mr. Lowe also asked if Mr. Lovan can find
out how many street lights were approved last year that were not installed by Duke.
Mr. Lovan Made a motion to adjourn at 10:02 A.M. with Councilpe Gill seconding, passing
unanimously.
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