HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly17th, 2013 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
July 17, 2013
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:31am and on the call of roll were Councilperson Glover
and Rick Lovan.
Also present: Animal Shelter Director Charlie Heavrin, Assistant Fire Chief Bruce DeArk, IT Director Matt
Dyer, WWTP Director Len Ashack, Storm Coordinator Deb Ashack, Police Chief Chris Grimm, Human
Resources Director Kim Calabro, Safety Director Amir Mousavi, Street Commissioner David Hosea,
Corporate Attorney Les Merkley, Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, Grant Writer DeLynn Rutherford,
Planning and Zoning Director Shane Corbin, Building Commissioner Russ Seagraves, Vehicle
Maintenance Director Bubby Vissing, UEZ Director Kelly Phillips, Parks Superintendent Paul Northam,
Executive Assistant Judith VanGilder, Administrative Assistant Candy Stewart.
Mr. Lovan made a motion to approve the July 10, 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. Rick Lovan — Spring Street and Chestnut Street Closures: Mr. Lovan made the board aware that
in order to get through the parking lot, traffic is being diverted through an alley which is not
what the News and Tribune announced as the planned detour. Mr. Lovan asked who made this
change and Ms. Rutherford stated that she will contact PACE and American Structure Point after
the meeting and talk to them about it.
2. Mayor Moore: asked Mr. Hosea if 8 Street was being repaved and Mr. Hosea stated that
repaving will begin next week. Mr. Ashack stated that the street is presently undergoing sewer
repair work before repaving begins.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Les Merkley — Agreement with Watson Water Company: Mr. Merkley requested approval of
this revised agreement between the city and Watson Water Company. Mr. Merkley explained
that this agreement supersedes the agreement that was previously approved. Councilperson
Glover made a motion to APPROVE the agreement with changes with Mr. Lovan seconding,
PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
2. Les Merkley — Animal Shelter Sign: Mr. Merkley requested approval of the contract with
Commonwealth Sign Company for the new monument sign at the Animal Shelter for $14,119.11
upon the recommendation of Kovert- Hawkins. Mr. Merkley explained that the City Council has
approved and appropriated the money for the sign, but State law requires approval from the
Mayor and the Board of Public Works. Mr. Lovan made a motion to APPROVE the contract with
Commonwealth Sign Company for $14,119.11 with Councilperson Glover seconding, PASSING
on a vote of 3 -0.
3. Mayor Moore — "Jeff Goes Country" this Weekend: reminded everyone that this weekend is
"Jeff Goes Country" at the RiverStage. Paul Northam stated that the event kickoff is this Friday
with a concert that begins at 7:OOpm.
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4. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilperson Glover made a motion to adjourn at 9:39 am, with Mr. Lovan seconding, PASSING
unanimously.
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