HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 21, 2013 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
August 21, 2013
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:34am and on the call of roll were Councilperson Glover
and Rick Lovan.
Also present: Animal Shelter Director Charlie Heavrin, Fire Chief Eric Hedrick, 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,
Vehicle Maintenance Director Bubby Vissing, City Engineer Andy Crouch, Assistant City Engineer Bill
Dixon, Planning and Zoning Director Shane Corbin, Utility Billing Manager Elisha Dale, Grant Writer
DeLynn Rutherford, Building Commissioner Russ Segraves, UEZ Director Kelly Phillips, Parks
Superintendent Paul Northam, Executive Assistant Judith VanGilder, Administrative Assistant Candy
Stewart.
Councilperson Glover made a motion to approve the August 14, 2013, 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. Rick Lovan for Sharon Hilton — Not Pursuing Speed Signs at Artic Springs: Mr. Lovan received a
phone call from Ms. Hilton stating that she no longer wants to pursue taking measures (such as
signage and increased police patrol) to slow vehicles down on her street. Ms. Hilton explained
that her neighbors do not support the request she made at last week's BPW meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Maxine Brown — Request to Use City Council Chambers: Ms. Brown, of the Indiana Freedom
Trails, came before the board to request permission to use the City Council Chambers on
Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 11:30am — 12:30pm for a youth summit to discuss the
Underground Railroad in Indiana with Senator Ron Grooms as the guest speaker. Mayor Moore
questioned why this request was being presented to the BPW for approval. Ms. Stewart
explained that City Clerk Conlin recommended getting permission from the BPW since this is an
outside organization and no city employee will be present at City Hall on a Saturday to oversee
the building. Mr. Lovan volunteered to come in and stay while Ms. Brown's group is in City Hall.
Since there were no objections, Mayor Moore gave Ms. Brown permission to use the room.
2. Karen Miller — Party with Outdoor Band: Ms. Miller came before the board to request approval
to have an outdoor party at her home which is located at 1002 E. Maple Street. Ms. Miller was
concerned about the noise and stated that the party will be from 4:OOpm to 12:OOam with the
band stopping at 11:OOpm. Mayor Moore advised Ms. Miller to notify her neighbors of the party
and get their approval rather than the BPW. Police Chief Grimm asked Ms. Miller to cooperate if
the police are called during her party and they ask them to quiet down. Ms. Miller stated that
she would do so.
3. JoAnne Darst — Making a Drive a City Street: Ms. Darsk came before the board to request
changing the street she lives on which is located off Charlestown Pike into a city street. Mr.
Crouch advised Ms. Darsk that she would need to go through P &Z Director Shane Corbin and the
Planning Commission. Mr. Crouch outlined some of the steps that would need to be taken in
order to accomplish this and warned Ms. Darst that it would be an expensive process. Ms. Darst
thanked the board for the information.
4. DeLynn Rutherford — Chestnut Street Change Order #3: Ms. Rutherford presented Chestnut
Street Change Order #3 to the board for approval. The change order will enable them to use the
plug -ins on the poles 24/7 not just when the lights are activated. Ms. Rutherford explained that
they could be used for future functions, activities, and vendors on that street. The cost is an
additional $3,335.70 with the total cost still being under budget at $491,527.92. Councilperson
Glover made a motion to APPROVE Chestnut Street Change Order #3 with Mr. Lovan seconding,
PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
5. Bryan Glover — Stop Sign on Catalpa: Councilperson Glover explained that he received a phone
call on Sunday, as did the police, regarding speeders on Catalpa. Councilperson Glover stated
that he met with a group of the neighbors and they suggested putting in a three -way stop sign
at the intersection of Bittersweet. Councilperson Glover explained to the residents that they will
have people rolling through the stop signs, but they stated they didn't care because it will slow
people down going around the curve. Councilperson Glover spoke with both Mr. Hosea and
Chief Grimm and they don't have a problem with it. Councilperson Glover made a motion to put
a three -way stop sign on Catalpa with Mr. Lovan seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilperson Glover made a motion to adjourn at 9:50am with Mr. Lovan seconding, PASSING
unanimously.
Mayor
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City Clerk