HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-21-12 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
November 21, 2012
Rick Lovan, Public Works Coordinator called the meeting to order at 9:34am and on the call of
roll were Councilperson Lisa Gill and Vehicle Maintenance Director Bubby Vissing.
Also present: Animal Shelter Director Sarah Green, Parks Superintendent Paul Northam,
Assistant Fire Chief Bruce DeArk, Building Commissioner Russ Segraves, City Engineer Andy
Crouch, WWTP Director Len Ashack, Assistant Police Chief Scott Oliver, Sewer Billing Manager
Rick Stephenson, Controller Monica Harmon, Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, City Attorney
Les Merkley, Corporation Counsel Tom Lowe, UEZ Director Kelly Reed, Grant Writer DeLynn
Rutherford, Planning and Zoning Director Shane Corbin, Storm Coordinator Deb Ashack,
Executive Assistant Judith VanGuilder, City Council Administrative Assistant Candy Stewart.
Councilperson Gill made a motion to approve the November 14, 2012 minutes with Mr. Vissing
seconding, passing on a vote of 3 -0.
Councilperson Gill made a motion to approve payroll, with Mr. Vissing seconding, passing on a
vote of 3 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
1.) Stephanie Whonsettler — Request for road closures at Spring and Maple: Ms.
Whonsettler is requesting street closures on Monday, December 3 to shoot night
scenes for a film they are creating. She requests that the roads be closed from 9:30pm
to 8:OOam in order to avoid traffic problems. Councilperson Gill asked that they speak to
the shop owners as a courtesy since this is their busiest season. Ms. Whonsettler also
requested to have the city temporarily take down the snowflake decorations from Court
to Maple and Maple to Chestnut on both sides of the street where they intend to film.
Mr. Northam agreed to have his department temporarily remove the snowflakes for this
event. Mr. Lovan suggested the Board speak to the Street Department and the Parks
Department for their approval and suggested Ms. Whonsettler call him on Monday to
get an answer to her requests. Councilperson Gill made a motion to approve blocking
the streets and removing the snowflakes on December 3 from 9:OOpm to 8:OOam, with
Mr. Vissing seconding, passing on a vote of 3 -0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.) Andy Crouch — Bridgeport Road Closure, Koetter Development: Mr. Crouch introduced
Mr. John Walling from Koetter Development concerning a road closure in the Bridgeport
Road area. The road is located in the New Middle Road /Port Road area adjacent to
North Port. Troubling issues have occurred ever since the road was built. The specific
area of concern is a vertical curve after the intersection to Bridgeport Drive down to the
cul -de -sac. This area is secluded and creates unwanted activity such as dumping of
trash. Koetter Development purchased a street Tight and pay approximately $260 a
month to collect the trash and dispose of it. Mr. Walling is requesting the city find a way
to safely and effectively eliminate traffic to that area by blocking that section of the
road off. Councilperson Gill asked Assistant Fire Chief DeArk if a fire truck would have
problems turning around if the road were to be blocked. Assistant Chief DeArk said it
wouldn't be a problem. Mr. Crouch also agreed with Mr. Walling's request and
suggested Koetter Development and Street Commissioner Hosea discuss a solution to
blocking the road. Councilperson Gill made a motion to approve, with Mr. Vissing
seconding, passing on a vote of 3 -0.
2.) Len Ashack — Road Closures to Come for Sewer Work: Len Ashack alerted the Board
that he will be producing a detailed list of a road closure plan at the next Board of Public
Works meeting outlining what closures are necessary for sewer work. Some areas that
will be affected are Utica Pike, Allison Lane, Wathen Ridge and Cherokee Terrace. This
work will extend from Allison Lane to Port Road for the next six months and will create
traffic problems. Councilperson Gill requested the information be posted on the City
website as soon as the list is made available.
Councilperson Gill made a motion to adjourn at 9:43am with Mr. Vissing secondi rg, passing
unanimously.
Mike Mo•re, Mayor
City of Je fersonville
ATTESTED BY:
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Vicki Conlin, Clerk
City of Jeffersonville