HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 23rd, 2013 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JANUARY 23, 2013
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:31am and on the call of roll were Councilperson Bryan
Glover and Public Works Coordinator Rick Lovan.
Also present: Animal Shelter Director Sarah Green, Human Resources Director Kim Calabro, Fire Chief
Eric Hedrick, Assistant Fire Chief Bruce DeArk, IT Director Matt Dyer, Building Commissioner Russ
Segraves, City Engineer Andy Crouch, WWTP Director Len Ashack, Storm Coordinator Deb Ashack,
Vehicle Maintenance Director Bubby Vissing, Assistant Street Commissioner Louie Galligan, Police Chief
Chris Grimm, Sewer Office Manager Elisha Dale, Controller Monica Harmon, City Attorney Les Merkley,
Corporation Counsel Tom Lowe, UEZ Director Kelly Reed, Planning and Zoning Director Shane Corbin,
Code Enforcement Officer Mary Frey, Executive Assistant Judith VanGilder, Administrative Assistant
Candy Stewart.
Mr. Lovan made a motion to approve the January 16, 2013, minutes with Councilperson Glover
seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
Mr. Lovan made a motion to approve payroll, with Councilperson Glover seconding, PASSING on a vote
of 3 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Shane Corbin — 1627 Kehoe Lane Condemnation: Planning and Zoning Director Shane Corbin
followed -up on a request from the BPW to go back inside the property for a current evaluation.
Mr. Corbin, Building Commissioner Russ Segraves, and code enforcement staff made a list of
issues that need to be taken care of in order to bring the house up to code. Mr. Corbin stated
that if the board recommends not demolishing the home, he requests that his office receive
monthly progress reports and pictures from the property owner beginning with repairs on the
exterior. Mr. Corbin said he receives three complaints a month from the public about the
unsightly appearance of the property. Councilperson Glover expressed concern that the
structure is unlocked and uninsured recommending the timeline of repairs to be very strict.
After discussion, City Attorney Les Merkley directed the property owner to do the following:
have the house secured within 48 hours, make all facial repairs including siding and gutters
within 30 days from today's date, make the structure inhabitable within a 6 -month time period
with inspections that include written reports made every 30 days to insure completion of
project, get all necessary permits, and use licensed contractors. Mr. Merkley stated that if any of
those items are not satisfied, the board will take action to demolish. Mr. Lovan made the motion
to approve Mr. Merkley's recommendations, with Councilperson Glover seconding, PASSING on
a vote of 3 -0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Matt Dyer — Contract: IT Director Matt Dyer asked the board to approve a Master Service
Agreement with Time Warner Cable. The agreement gives the city the authority to do business
with Time Warner and purchase services from them. Councilperson Glover made the motion to
allow Matt Dyer to move forward with this Master Service Agreement with TWC, with Mr. Lovan
seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
2. Rick Lovan — Change in Designation of Land Area: Mr. Lovan indicated that he went to a
meeting with Williamsburg Station and Golf View Estates last night and there was discussion
concerning land currently zoned M -2 that is being considered for apartments or low income
housing. Mr. Corbin stated that he met with the potential developer 4 -6 weeks ago and they did
not indicate that they were developing low income housing, but they were interested in
changing the zoning to M -3 to get a higher density. Mr. Corbin looked into case files with
previous proposals on the property and discovered that there was significant opposition in the
neighborhood to up -zone, and advised the developer that it probably would not pass. Mr.
Corbin stated that no application or proposal has been made to -date. Mr. Lovan explained that
since no plans have been brought forward, it is a moot point and the board should make no
motion. Mr. Merkley stated that Planning and Zoning, not the BPW, should handle this matter.
Mayor Moore requested Mr. Corbin let him know of any further developments.
3. Tom Lowe — Jeffersonville Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures: Corporate
Attorney Tom Lowe stated that the Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures was
approved two or three weeks ago; however, after the 10 -day posting period, Chief Hedrick and
some of the fire fighters found minor errors. These changes have been reviewed and they are
now recommending the board approve them. Mr. Lowe stated that Chief Hedrick will again have
to re -post for 10 days. Councilperson Glover made the motion to approve the new S.O.P, with
Mr. Lovan seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
Councilperson Glover made a motion to adjourn at 9:51am, with Mr. Lovan seconding, PASSING
unanimously.
Mayor
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