HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW October 20, 2021 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
MINUTES
October 20,2021
PRESENT(IN PERSON): Mayor Mike Moore,Andy Crouch City Engineer,Amy Huffman Community Liaison,
Christy O'Neil Mayor's Executive Assistant, Les Merkley City Attorney,Theresa Treadway Admin Assistant
for Redevelopment, Mary Frey Admin Assistant for Building Commissioner,and Lisa Gill City Clerk
PRESENT(VIRTUAL):Shawn Grant JFD Chief,Jason Sharp JFD Deputy Chief, Kenny Kavanaugh JPD Chief,
Michael McVoy JPD Assistant Chief, Matt Dyer IT Director, Heather Metcalf City Controller, Len Ashack, Dir
of Wastewater, Elisha Gibson Manager of Sewer Billing,Sarah Green Animal Shelter Director, Delynn
Rutherford Grant Administrator,Chad Reischl Director of Planning and Zoning, Paul Northam Parks
Director,Amber Ridings Asst Parks Director,Clark Miles Sanitation Director, Kevin Morlan Street Director,
Michael O'Brien Dir of Vehicle Maintenance, Brian Smith Manager of Occupational Safety and Risk
Management, Emily Dippie Public Arts Administrator,and Patsy Kiser Deputy Clerk
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.in the Mayor's Conference Room
in City Hall. Amy Huffman is serving on the board in place of Rob Waiz.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr.Crouch made the motion to approve the minutes from October 13,
2021. Mrs. Huffman seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
APPROVAL OF PAYROLL: Mr.Crouch made the motion to approve payroll,seconded by Mrs. Huffman;
motion passed 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Joe Olson-Request for approval of Humana Health Insurance contract renewal and request for
approval of Principal Short Term Disability contract—Mr.Olson stated that they were able to
negotiate the Human Health Insurance from a 7.5%increase to a 4%increase and no increase to
the dental,vision,and life insurance. He is also requesting approval for the contract for the Short
Term Disability coverage.
Mr.Crouch made a motion to approve the contracts(health insurance contract renewal and the
Short Term Disability insurance)and Mrs. Huffman seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
Mayor Moore thanked Mr.Olson for all that he does for the City, he is appreciated.
2. DeLynn Rutherford-Request for approval of the following for Depot Days on October 23,
October 30,November 6 and November 13:
-Request for approval of road closure on Michigan Avenue—Mr. Merkley stated they need to
close Michigan Avenue on October 23,October 30, November 6,and November 13 for the Depot
Days from 10 am until 6 pm.
Mr.Crouch made a motion to approve the road closures on October 23,October 30, November 6,
and November 13 and Mrs. Huffman seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
-Request for approval of resident only parking—Mr. Merkley advised that they would like to
allow for resident only parking in the immediate area surrounding the Depot and only will be in
effect during the time of the event on October 23,October 30, November 6, and November 13.
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Mr.Crouch made a motion to designate resident only parking around the depot on October 23,
October 30, November 6,and November 13 and Mrs. Huffman seconded the motion; motion
passed 3-0.
-Request for approval to waive noise ordinance—Mr. Merkley stated they would like to waive
the noise ordinance requirements on October 23,October 30, November 6,and November 13
between 10 am and 6 pm.
Mr.Crouch made a motion to waive the noise ordinance on October 23,October 30, November
6, and November 13 between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm and Mrs. Huffman seconded the
motion; motion passed,3-0.
-Request for approval of vendor contract between Department of Redevelopment and Brand
Hospitality Group,LLC dba The Exchange Pub+Kitchen,Ian Hall—Mr. Merkley stated this
contract is actually between Redevelopment and Brand Hospitality Group who will be handling
the beverage concession at the Depot on October 23,October 30, November 6,and November
13. This will be approved subject to the Redevelopment Commission ratifying the agreement at
next week's Redevelopment Meeting.
Mr.Crouch made a motion to approve the contract subject to Redevelopment Commission
ratifying the agreement at the next Redevelopment Meeting and Mrs. Huffman seconded the
motion; motion passed,3-0.
-Request for approval of Invoice from Louisville Sound Company—Mr. Merkley stated this
invoice is for Louisville Sound Company and is for the Depot in the amount$1,476 and they are
requesting approval for payment of the invoice.
Mr.Crouch made a motion to approve the payment of the invoice and Mrs. Huffman seconded
the motion; motion passed 3-0.
3. Amber Ridings-Request for approval of soft barricades in the Terrace of Park Place neighborhood
on Halloween night,Sunday,October 31,at 8th St and Kewanna,8th St and Chippewa,Kewanna
and Park Place(long block),Chippewa and Park Place(long block),East Terrace Heights and Park
Place,Mohawk and Park place,Howell and Park Place,and Charlestown Ave and Gilmore Ave at
the stop sign—Mrs. Ridings stated they are requesting the barricades that are placed every year.
Volunteers will be working the spots of the barricades. The Street Department will drop the
barricades at the above locations on Halloween. They have been doing this at least the last 10
years.
Mr.Crouch made a motion to approve the soft barricade placements at the listed locations and
Mrs. Huffman seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Moore reminded everyone that Depot Days starts this Saturday and every Saturday
follow'.: e .e next 4 weeks and he hopes to see everyone there.
ith no further •• ess, Mr.Crouch made a motion to adjourn at 9:38 a.m.
Approved b : -_ _, Attest: Lisa�Gill,City Clerk
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