HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW March 17, 2021 •
CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
MINUTES
March 17,2021
PRESENT: Mayor Mike Moore,Andy Crouch City Engineer, Rob Waiz Redevelopment Dir, Les-Merkley
Corporation Counsel, Kim Calabro Human Resources Dir,Shawn Grant Assist ChiefJFD, Kenny Kavanaugh
JPD Chief, Bruce DeArk Deputy.ChiefJFD,Jason Sharp JFD, Matt Dyer IT Director, Larry Wallace Building
Commissioner, Sarah Green Animal Shelter Director, Elisha Gibson Mgr Sewer Billing,Amy Huffman
Community Liaison, Delynn Rutherford Grant Administrator, Clark Miles Sanitation Director, Kevin Morlan
Street Dept Dir, Michael O'Brian Dir of Vehicle Maintenance, Christy O'Neil Exe Asst to Mayor, Paul
Northam Parks'Superintendent,Amber. Ridings Assistant Parks Director, Chad Reischl Dir of.Plan and
Zoning, Brian Smith Manager of Occupational Safety and Risk Management, Emily Dippie Public Arts Admin,
Lisa Gill City Clerk and-Patsy Kiser Deputy Clerk
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Waiz made the motion to approve the minutes from March.10, 2021.
Mr. Crouch seconded the motion; roll call vote: Mr. Crouch—yes; Mr. Waiz—yes; Mayor-Moore—yes; motion
passed 3-0.
. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL: Mr. Crouch made the motion to approve payroll, seconded by Mr.Waiz. Roll call
vote: Mr.Crouch-yes; Mr. Waiz—yes; Mayor Moore—yes; motion passed 3-0...
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Emily Dippie-Request for approval of eight(8)studio lease agreements for space in the NOCO
Arts Center between the City of Jeffersonville, Redevelopment Commission and the following
eight(8)artists:Greg Rush, Michael Wimmer,Jennie DiBeneditto, Phillip Collins, Lis Fowler,Sarah
Young, Mallaccaaii Green and Tammy Burke—,Ms. Dippie stated these are all artist that had leases
last year that wish to extend and we are hoping to reextend as well. .
Mr. Crouch made a motion to approve the leases and Mr. Waiz seconded the motion. Roll call
vote: Mr. Crouch=yes; Mr.Waiz—yes; Mayor Moore=yes;motion passed 3-0.
2. Les Merkley-Request for approval of the Voluntary Covid-19 Vaccination Policy for the City— Mr.
Merkley stated this is the policy the City is proposing the City adopt in light of the vaccination
program that the State is rolling out. While we are not requiring employees to be vaccinated we
are encouraging them to do so. This policy says that if you do not get vaccinated-and then need to.
be off due to covid-19 you will not have paid time off for that. You have 60 days to get the
vaccination first made available to you.
Mr.Waiz made a motion to approve the policy and Mr. Crouch seconded the motion. Roll call vote:
Mr. Crouch-yes; Mr.Waiz—yes; Mayor Moore-yes; motion passed 3-0.
3. Andy Crouch-Request for approval of the following:
• Duffy's Landing Dredging Contract-Eagle Hollow Marine,Andy Crouch-. This is for
dredging for Duffy's-Landing and will be done by Eagle Hollow Marine for$46,000 and the
money is in his budget thanks to an additional appropriation from the Council. This will
hopefully be done before the end of the month.
Mr.Waiz made a motion to approve the contract, Mr. Crouch seconded the motion. Roll
call vote: Mr. Crouch—yes; Mr:Waiz—yes; Mayor Moore—yes; motion passed 3-0.
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• Sean Angermeier—Maintenance of Traffic adjustment for Ewing Lane—Mr. Angermeier
stated they just need to adjust for the maintenance of traffic for the Ewing Lane Project.
Mr.Waiz made a motion to approve and Mr. Crouch seconded the motion. Roll call vote:
Mr. Crouch—yes; Mr. Waiz—yes; Mayor Moore—yes; motion passed 3-0.
• Chestnut Road Closure- Wall St.to Locust St,and Locust to Walnut—Andy Crouch—Mr.
Crouch stated Dave O'Mara needs to relocate some waterlines and the detour line will be
just to the south.
Mr. Waiz made a motion to approve and Mr. Crouch seconded the motion. Roll call vote:
Mr. Crouch—yes; Mr. Waiz—yes; Mayor Moore—yes; motion passed 3-0.
• CSO Interceptor Maintenance of Traffic—Chase Scott, MAC Construction—Mr.Crouch
stated Mr. Scott was present. Mr. Scott stated that the maintenance of traffic plan reflects
extending the current road closure down to maple street. He outlined the plan that is now
needed. Mr.Scott stated he believed this would be for less than a week.
Mr. Crouch made a motion to approve and Mr. Waiz seconded the motion. Roll call vote:
Mr. Crouch—yes; Mr. Waiz—yes; Mayor Moore-yes; motion passed 3-0.
4. Jason Sharp-Request for approval of contract for Chaplain Services for the Jeff FD.—Mr.Sharp
stated this has been a valuable program for the agency and the money is already in the budget.
Mr. Crouch made a motion to approve the contract and Mr. Waiz seconded the motion. Roll call
vote: Mr. Crouch—yes; Mr. Waiz—yes; Mayor Moore—yes; motion passed 3-0.
Mayor Moore said it is a very special day, not only is it St. Patrick's Day but it is also his mom's
birthday and he would like to wish her a happy birthday.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no f rther business, Mr. Crouch made a motion to adjourn at 9:40 a.m.
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Approved by: Mayor Mike Moore Attest: Lis Gill, City Clerk
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