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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-11-2012 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA July 11th, 2012 Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:31 A.M. and on the call of roll were Public Works Coordinator Rick Lovan and Councilperson Lisa Gill Also present was Sewer Billing Manager Rick Stephenson, I.T. Director Matt Dyer, Parks Superintendent Paul Northam, WWTP Len Ashack, Building Commissioner Russ Segraves, City Engineer Andy Crouch, Vehicle Street Commissioner David Hosea, Police Chief Chris Grimm, Assistant Fire Chief Bruce DeArk, Safety Director Michael Ogg, Planning and Zoning Director Shane Corbin, Controller Monica Harmon, Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, Grant Writer Delynn Rutherford, Communications Director Leah Farris, Corporation Counsel Tom Lowe, Deputy Clerk Erica Burress. Councilperson Gill made a motion to approve the July 3 2012 minutes with Mr. Lovan seconding, passing on a vote of 3 -0. Councilperson Gill made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded M p pp p y d by r. Lovan, passing on a vote of 3 -0. OLD BUSINESS: 1.) Tom Lowe: Mr. Lowe gave an update to the board regarding a fee and application process for special event road closure and discussed that he had looked into Louisville Metro's proce and would be presenting more details soon. 2.) Edward Greishaw- Residential Sign: Mr. Greishaw requested board approval of a residential parking only sign at 908 Marquise Court and he was aware and agreed to pay the $100 fee. Councilperson Gill made a motion to approve with Mr. Lovan seconding and passing on a vote of 3 -0. NEW BUSINESS: 1.) Mike Ferber /Jack Risinger- Wellstone: Mr. Risinger came before the board to make them aware of increased traffic that would be traveling on Vissing Park road for a three day span at the end of August to begin HVAC renovations. Mr. Risinger stated that there would be 6 -8 semi's bringing in large parts that would need above average room on the road while pulling into the Hospital parking lot. Street Commissioner David Hosea suggested having the semi's waiting at Meijer parking lot and bringing one in at a time to avoid traffic problems. Mr. Ferber also stated that this will be done early in the morning hours of about 4 A.M. to avoid rush hour traffic. Councilperson Gill made a motion to approve, with Mr. Lovan seconding, passing on a vote of 3 -0. 2. Charles Smith - Band a d after 7 P.M.. Mr. Smith came before the board requesting approval to have his band practice after 7 P.M. until 9:30 or 10:00 P.M. Councilperson Gill responded that there was an ordinance in place with a time limit of 7 P.M. City Attorney Les Merkley stated that he does not believe to there to be any type of waiver clause in the Ordinance that would allow Mr. Smith to obtain a waiver from the City Council. Councilperson Gill requested Mr. Smith's contact information. 3.) Rick Lovan- Bittersweet subdivision Light Bill: Mr. Lovan requested that the board consider approving payment for the subdivision of Bittersweet's Tight bill going back as far as January 2012, but not farther. Mr. Lovan stated that the neighborhood had been paying there light a { bill until this past month and is asking the city to pay the bill for past months. Mayor Moore agreed to pay back to January. Mr. Lovan made a motion to approve, with councilperson Gill seconding, passing on a vote of 3 -0. 4.) Jerry Rauck: Worker's Compensations Renewal: Mr. Rauck presented a renewal of the 1 Policy for Worker's Compensation through ISU Insurance and Investment Group. The Policy period will be 7/15/2012 through 1/01/2012 for a premium of $222,415.00. Mr. Rauck stated that the premium is based off of: 1.) Payroll 2.) State rates and 3.) Loss experience. Mayor Moore asked if the City would receive a difference of the premium since it is based off last year's payroll and this year's payroll is Tess. Mr. Rauck responded that they would give the City a refund for that difference. Mr. Lovan made a motion to approve, with Councilperson Gill seconding, passing on a vote of 3 -0. 1 5.) Andy Crouch - 908 E. Maple Street: City Engineer Andy Crouch stated that there has been a request for the removal of a speed hump in the alley. Street Commissioner David Hosea stated that the speed hump was placed there last year to slow down drivers due to the children in the area trying to get to school and that at the time the whole block requested it Mr. Lovan stated that he would like to see some type of petition stating that just more than one person wants the speed hump removed. Councilperson Gill made a motion to deny the request for removal of the speed hump, with Mr. Lovan seconding, passing on a vote of 3 -0. 6.) Rick Lovan - Bicycle Rack at Mike's Barber Shop: Mr. Lovan made the board and Street Commissioner David Hosea aware that the bike rack recently requested to be installed at Mike's Barbershop, has been sold and they no longer need it put in place nor do they need the curbs installed. 7.) Tom Lowe Resolution: M r. Lowe wanted to make the board aware that he hopes to have a resolution for the board next week to accept a small park at Spring Street and Chesnut Street from Indiana Landmarks. Councilperson Gill made a motion to adjourn at 9:59 A.M. with Mr. Lovan secondi , g, passing unanimously. 4 M:yor ATTESTED BY: City Clerk M1