HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 18, 2013 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
September 18, 2013
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:32am and on the call of roll were Councilperson Glover
and Rick Lovan.
Also present: Animal Shelter Director Charlie Heavrin, Fire Chief Eric Hedrick, Assistant Fire Chief Bruce
DeArk, Police Chief Chris Grimm, Human Resources Director Kim Calabro, IT Director Matt Dyer, Parks
Superintendent Paul Northam, Administrative Assistant Colleen McConahay, Grant Writer DeLynn
Rutherford, Street Commissioner Clark Miles, Building Commissioner Russ Segraves, Corporate Attorney
Les Merkley, City Engineer Andy Crouch, Assistant City Engineer Bill Dixon, Utility Billing Manager Elisha
Dale, UEZ Director Kelly Phillips, Executive Assistant Judith VanGilder, Administrative Assistant Candy
Stewart.
Councilperson Glover made a motion to APPROVE the September 11, 2013, minutes with Mr. Lovan
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. Les Merkley — Garbage Truck Bids: Mr. Merkley stated that the bids have been reviewed and
they are prepared to award the bids to Kentucky Truck Sales ($79,926) and Best Equipment
($57,493). Mr. Merkley explained that the Peterbilt bid was $500 Tess than Kentucky Truck Sales,
but based on conversations with the Street Department about the prior issues and problems
that they've had with Peterbilt, he recommends going with Kentucky Truck Sales. Councilperson
Glover made a motion to APPROVE the acceptance of the bids with Kentucky Truck Sales and
Best Equipment with Mr. Lovan seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Rick Lovan for Janet Byrd — Request for Resident Only Parking Sign(s): Mr. Lovan stated that
Ms. Byrd lives at 218 Pearl near the Big 4 Bridge and is requesting two Resident Only signs. Mr.
Lovan asked the board if having more than one sign is permissible and Mr. Merkley stated that
the ordinance doesn't prohibit having more than one sign, but recommends adopting a policy
that will limit the number of signs to one per residence. Mayor Moore expressed concern that
more and more people will want two spaces to park leaving little parking for customers and
asked Mr. Merkley to draft a policy. Councilperson Glover made a motion to TABLE this request
until next week's meeting with Mr. Lovan seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
2. Rick Lovan for Kay Stanforth — Request for No Parking Signs on Street: Mr. Lovan stated that
Ms. Stanforth who lives at 307 Brighton Avenue is requesting No Parking signs throughout the
street because it's narrow and she can't see to get out of her driveway. After discussion, Mr.
Lovan, Mr. Merkley and Mr. Miles decided to go look at the street before making a decision. Mr.
Lovan made a motion to TABLE this request until next week with Councilperson Glover
seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
3. Les Merkley — Approval of Contract Renewal with BIS Digital: Mr. Merkley requested on behalf
of the City Clerk approval of the Remote Support contract renewal agreement with BIS Digital
which provides sound and audio for the various city meetings at an annual cost of $800.
Councilperson Glover made a motion to APPROVE the contract renewal agreement with Mr.
Lovan seconding, PASSING on a vote of 3 -0.
4. Shane Corbin – Annual Parking Day Event: Mr. Corbin reminded the board that the Parking Day
event will take place this Friday, September 20 Last year there were eight participants and this
year there are eleven with ten on Spring Street and one on Meigs Avenue. Mr. Corbin stated
that the Street Department will deliver barricades on Thursday around 2:OOpm and the event
will start Friday morning and finish Friday evening.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilperson Glover made a motion to adjourn at 9:42am with Mr. Lovan seconding, PASSING
unanimously.
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