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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-11-2012 • 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. UV'V May r ATTESTED BY: A %� L City Clerk