HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-17-12 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
October 17 2012
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:31 A.M. and on the call of roll were Councilperson
Lisa Gill and Public Works Coordinator Rick Lovan.
Also present was: Sewer Billing Manager Rick Stephenson, Parks Superintendent Paul Northam,
City Engineer Andy Crouch, WWTP Director Len Ashack, Vehicle Maintenance Director Bubby
Vissing, Planning and Zoning Director Shane Corbin, Police Chief Chris Grimm, Controller Monica
Harmon, Safety Director Mike Ogg, UEZ Director Kelly Reed, Street Commissioner David Hosea, I.T.
Director Matt Dyer, Storm Coordinator Deb Ashack, Corporation Counsel Tom Lowe, City Attorney
Les Merkley, and Deputy Clerk Erica Burress.
Councilperson Gill made a motion to approve the October 10 2012 minutes with Mr. Lovan
seconding, passing on a vote of 3 -0.
Councilperson Gill made a motion to approve payroll, with Mr. Lovan seconding, passing on a vote
of 3 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
1.) Richard Eklund: Mr. Eklund previously came before the board requesting board approval to
place potted planters between 8 th and Penn Street at the Tabernacle church. Mr. Eklund
stated that the church is okay with the planters and agreed to maintain them. UEZ Director
stated he did come before the UEZ and they support the project but tabled it until he could
discuss with Andy Crouch. Mr. Crouch stated he does not see any problems with the
planters as long as they are low lying plants so as to not interfere with traffic sight issues.
Mayor Moore stated he was okay with it contingent upon Mr. Eckiund finding a funding
resource elsewhere. Councilperson Gill made a motion to approve subject to church
approval and contingent upon obtaining funding elsewhere. Mr. Lovan seconded, passing
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.) Tory Killian- Bridge Closure Louisville Pure Tap 5k: Mr. Killian of the Louisville Sports
Commission requested the closure of the 2 nd Street Bridge on November 3 2012 from
7:00 -9:00 stating that participants will only be running halfway across and turning
around to return to Louisville. Police Chief Grimm stated he needs to speak with Glenn
Jackson to work out details and paperwork. Councilperson Gill made a motion to
approve the closure of the 2 nd street Bridge for the 5k contingent upon Mr. Killian
contacting Mr. Jackson to handle the details of the event closure. Mr. Lovan seconded,
passing unanimously on a vote of 3 -0.
2.) Renne Sloane: Alley Vacate: Ms. Sloane came before the board requesting to begin the
procedure to vacate the alley by her house. She stated it is only her and two other
houses on the alley between National and Alice Street and they are all in agreement to
the vacating of the alley. Ms. Sloane stated the traffic and wear and tear on her yard
from traffic is a nuisance and continues through the nights. Police Chief Grimm stated
that the alley has always been a problem. City attorney Les Merkely stated that the
procedure for the vacating of an alley is to create a petition to go before the City Council
for a public hearing and approval. Mr. Merkley agreed to stay in contact with Ms. Sloane
to begin this process.
3.) Sara Schutz: Ms. Schutz came before the board requesting the road closure of Spring
Street for Halloween downtown. Ms. Schutz stated she needs Spring Street closed from
Court- Maple Street from Noon -9 P.M. and from Court to Market from 5 P.M. to 9 P.M.
Police Chief Grimm asked if there was a reason for having participants line up for the
event and asked if the event could just be an open event to prevent the long lines along
Court Ave. Ms. Schutz agreed and stated she could possibly get volunteers to stand out
there and wave people into the event and out of line. Councilperson Gill made a motion
to approve, with Mr. Lovan seconding, passing unanimously on a vote of 3 -0.
4.) Bill Dixon- Approval of road closure for Big Four Ramp: Assistant City Engineer
requested approval of an existing road closure on behalf of Gohman Asphault on
Mulberry between Chesnut Street and Market Street. Mr. Dixon stated that the closure
began this past Monday to bring in steel for the Big Four Ramp until November 4th,
2012. Mr. Lovan made a motion to approve, with Councilperson Gill seconding, passing
unanimously.
5.) Bill Dixon- Approval to release bonds for Whispering Oaks II: Mr. Dixon requested
approval of a letter from the city to the bonding company that requests the releasing of
the bond proceeds for Whispering Oaks II. Mr. Lovan made a motion to approve, with
Councilperson Gill seconding, passing unanimously on a vote of 3 -0.
6.) Police Merit Nomination Openings: Mr. Lowe opened the nominations received by the
City Clerk's Office for the Police Merit Commission Vacancy. The first nomination
opened was for Mr. Dennis Henry and the second nomination opened was for Dr.
Harold R. Gough. Mr. Lowe stated that the Police Department will vote next Wednesday
at 4:30 and it must be approved by 51% of the active members.
7.)
Councilperson Gill made a motion to adjourn at 9:58 A.M. with Mr. ov.n secondin, passing
unanimously.
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Mayor
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