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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
April 11th, 2012
Mayor Mike Moore called the meeting to order at 9:32 A.M., and on the call of roll member pre ent
were Public Works Coordinator Rick Lovan and Councilperson Bryan Glover filling in the absence of
Councilperson Usa 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 Treat ent
Plant Director Len Ashack, Vehicle Maintenance Director Bobby Vissing, Police Chief Chris Grim ,
Street Commissioner David Hosea, Safety Director Michael Ogg, Sewer Office Manager Rick
Stephenson, Controller Monica Harmon, Planning and Zoning Director Shane Corbin, Corporatio
Counsel Tom Lowe, City Attorney Les Merkley, Deputy Clerk Erica Burress.
Mr. Lovan made the motion to approve the minutes from the April 4th, 2012, seconded by Mr.
Glover, passing on a vote of 3 -0.
Mr. Lovan made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded by Mr. Glover, passing on a vote o 3-
0.
OLD BUSINESS:
1.) Rick Lovan: Light on Flag Pole at Exit 0.
Mr. Lovan asked the board if anyone had seen if the light at the flag pole at exit zero wa -
fixed and it was not fixed as of last night. Mr. Lovan stated that this is being addressed.
2.) Mark Scott- Residential parking signs on Riverside and Spring Street
Mayor stated that because there was a request for more than eight residential parking sins
on two busy streets of downtown Jeffersonville that he is not in favor of the residential
parking signs. The Mayor stated that there is parking in the back lots of the buildings and
parking garages and he is denying the request.
3.) Mr. Prather. Stop sign on Utica Pike
The Police Department and City Engineer Andy Crouch both agree that they need some
more time to look study the area requesting a stop sign and look at all options before
making a decision. Mayor stated that there are a lot of neighborhoods requesting speed
humps and that this should be something that is only placed in high traffic areas.
4.) Terri Hicks: Street Lights and Speed Abatements
Mrs. Hicks reappeared before the board to discuss the Crystal Springs Neighborhood an
the possibility of a speed hump in the entrance of Crystal Springs. She stated that she do s
not think there is a need for a roundabout as previously discussed with the board becau-
she fails to see how it will slow people down. Mr. Glover stated that he has met with Mr .
Hicks to discuss the intersection at the entrance of Crystal Springs and he agrees with he .
City Engineer Andy Crouch agreed that the roundabout will not slow people down, but h
was under the impression the problem was not being able to see oncoming traffic. Mayo
Moore stated that he would like to go out to the intersection with Mr. Crouch and Mrs.
Hicks. Mr. Crouch stated that he will draw something up and there may be a way to refig re
the intersection to put in a larger roundabout that will help slow down traffic. Mayor More
stated that as far as the street lights are concerned he needs more than 60 of the 240
houses to agree to the lights being put up. The Mayor suggested discussing this at the ne
neighborhood meeting before continuing forward. Mrs. Hicks had concems of the low
attendance at the Neighborhood meetings and Mr. Glover suggested that she add a spe • al
note to the newsletter and flyers of the meeting stating that the City of Jeffersonville wil be
making a decision on the street lights at the meeting in hopes to raise attendance.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.) Kate Miller: Closing of blocks on Market Street
Mrs. Miller requested the board approve the closure of Market Street from Mulberry to
Pearl Street on Sunday from 1:00 -7:00 in order to plaque certain homes on that street.
Street Commissioner David Hosea had concerns about closing down to Pearl Street since
that is a truck route for most trucks traveling to Jeff Boat. Mayor Moore agreed to close he
street down to Fort instead of Pearl Street. Mr. Lovan made a motion to close Mulberry , •
Fort Street on Market from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday. Mr. Glover seconded that
motion passing unanimously.
2.) Les Merkley: Residential Parking Sign
City Attorney Les Merkley asked the board to approve a residential parking sign for Judg:
Jacobi at 320 East Market Street at the cost of $100 /year. Mr. Lovan made a motion to
approve the residential parking sign, with Mr. Glover seconding the motion and passing
unanimously.
3.) Les Merkley: Conveying a parcel of Real Estate to Redevelopment Commission
City Attorney Les Merkley stated before the board that 200 and 202 West Market Street
were purchased by the previous administration for the Canal project and asked that the
Board conveys that property of real estate by deed to the Redevelopment Commission t.
allow them to redevelop the property. Mr. Glover made a motion to convey that parcel •f
real estate by deed at 200 and 202 West Market Street to the Redevelopment Commissi n.
Mr. Lovan seconded the motion, passing unanimously.
4.) Susan Downey: Vendors License
Mrs. Downey came before the board requesting a vendor's license to sell scarves and
bandanas during Thunder and possibly throughout the warm season months. Mayor More
stated that vending during Thunder is through the Parks Department and she needs to
speak to Sara Shultz. Corporation Counsel Tom Lowe stated that she would need a retail
license to sell throughout the year as well as a tax ID. Mayor Moore suggested that she t Ik
to the Parks Department.
S.) Mayor Moore: Thunder over Louisville Street Closures
Mayor Moore read a list of street closures for the 2012 Thunder over Louisville event
effective at 8:00 A.M. on Saturday April 21` (See Attached for list of streets)
6.) Rick Lovan: Sign for Chocolate Stroll
Mr. Lovan stated that there is a sign that is being requested to be put up from April 12 7
for the Chocolate Stroll. Mr. Lovan made a motion to approve the sign with Mr. Glover
seconding the motion, passing unanimously.
7.) Mr. Lovan: Street Ughts
Mr. Lovan made a statement for public record that he does in fact have a list of all the
approved street lights, but that the placement of those lights are on Duke and REMCs
schedule. Mr. Lovan stated that he does take the approval of street lights seriously, but i
has to be worked into Duke and REMCs time.
Mr. Lovan Made a motion to adjourn at 10:05 A.M. with Mr. ,lover seconding, passing
unanimously.
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