HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 9th, 2013 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
January 9 2013
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:33 A.M. and on the call of roll were Councilperson
Bryan Glover and Vehicle Maintenance Director Bubby Vissing sitting in for Rick Lovan.
Also present was: City Engineer Andy Crouch, WWTP Director Len Ashack, Planning and Zoning
Director Shane Corbin, Assistant Police Chief Scott Oliver, I.T. Director Matt Dyer, WWTP Director
Len Ashack, Drainage Director Deb Ashack, Parks Director Paul Northam, Human Resources Director
Kim Calabro, Controller Monica Harmon, Safety Director Mike Ogg, UEZ Director Kelly Reed,
Assistant Fire Chief Josh Thompson, Sewer Billing Manager Elisha Dale, Building Commissioner Russ
Segraves, Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, Animal Shelter Director Sarah Green, Corporation
Counsel Tom Lowe, City Attorney Les Merkley and Deputy Clerk Erica Burress.
Councilperson Glover made a motion to approve the December 26 2012 minutes with Mr. Lovan
seconding, passing on a vote of 3 -0.
Councilperson Glover made a motion to approve payroll, with Mr. Lovan seconding, passing on a
vote of 3 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
1.) Les Merkley - crystal springs street lights: Mr. Merkley stated that he had reviewed the
request and he is okay with the street lights that were approved contingent on his
approval.
2.) Chris Jackson- Allison Lane closure: Chris Jackson with Christiani Excavating came
before the board with updated plans requesting approval for road closures for Utica
Pike. Mr. Jackson stated the new plans show that Utica Pike will be closed from Alison
Drive to Longview from 1/14/13- 2/15/13 on Monday through Thursday. The updated
plans also note that Utica Pike and Allison lane will both be closed at their intersection
from 1/14/13 to 1/16/13. Councilperson Glover made a motion to APPROVE the road
closures as noted on the updated maps. Mr. Vissing seconded, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
Mr. Jackson also asked for approval to use Middle road and Alison as a storing site for a
few months with the promise to clean up any mess. Andy Crouch stated the permits for
the park won't be back before then and he doesn't see any problems.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.) Rita Ohlamn- homeowner parking in an easement: Mrs. Ohlamn came before the
board to express her complaint against the neighbor to a building she owns is blocking
the easement for parking. She called Clark County Surveyors office and was told to call
police. After discussing with police she was told to come before this board. Mr. Oliver
stated he would speak to her after the meeting.
2.) David Hosea- Speed Limit Signs on Chestnut: Mr. Hosea stated they are putting up
more signs on Chestnut Street and there was no change to the speed limit, just adding
more signs.
3.) Vicki Conlin- Historic Landmarks Contract: City Clerk Mrs. Conlin came before the board
requesting approval of the contract for Historic Landmarks stating that nothing has
changed in the contract since the 90's when it was first approved by the city. The cost is
at $4,000 with payments being made in two installments. Councilperson Glover made a
motion to APPROVE with Mr. Vissing seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
4.) Monica Harmon- BSNA software contract: Mrs. Harmon requested approval of the
contract for the new software with BSNA. Mrs. Harmon stated that she has received
financial support from Council, Drainage, and WWTP. Mr. Vissing made a motion to
APPROVE subject to legal approval, Councilperson Glover seconded, PASSING on a vote
of 3 -0.
5.) Monica Harmon- Umbaugh Contract: Mrs. Harmon requested approval of a contract
with Umbaugh Associates not to exceed $50,000 to assist in the conversion process with
the new software. Councilperson Glover made a motion to APPROVE upon legal review
not to exceed $50,000. Mr. Vissing seconded, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
6.) Tom Lowe- Fire SOP: Mr. Lowe presented the Fire Dept SOP stating that there are some
language changes in the EEO and American Disability section to relate back to the
employee handbook. Chief Hedrick stated after 10 days from approval it will go into
effect and there will also be a part two and three to come. Councilperson Glover made a
motion to APPROVE the Fire Department SOP for the 100 series, Mr. Vissing seconded,
PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
Councilperson Glover made a motion to adjourn at 9:56 A.M. with Mr. Viss : seconding
passing unanimously.
Mayor
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City Clerk