HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-11-2012 (2) 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 by Mr. 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
process 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 Practice 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
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
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 less. 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.
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: Mr. 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 ' : passing
unanimously.
Mayor
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