HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW November 17, 2021 • CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
MINUTES
November 17,2021
PRESENT(IN PERSON): Mayor Mike Moore, Rob Waiz Director of Redevelopment,Andy Crouch City
Engineer, Bill Dixon Asst.City Engineer,Amy Huffman Community Liaison,Christy O'Neil Mayor's Executive
Assistant, Les Merkley City Attorney, Rick Lovan Community Liaison,Jason Sharp JFD Deputy Chief, Kenny
Kavanaugh JPD Chief,Scott McVoy Asst.JPD Chief, Matt Dyer IT Director, Heather Metcalf City Controller,
Elisha Gibson Manager of Sewer Billing, Larry Wallace Building Commissioner,Shawn Dade Planning and
Zoning Coordinator,Zach Giuffre Planning and Zoning Coordinator, Paul Northam Parks Director,Amber
Ridings Assist Parks Director,Clark Miles Sanitation Director,Kevin Morlan Street Director, Kim Calabro
Director of Human Resources, Brian Smith Manager of Occupational Safety and Risk Management, Emily
Dippie Public Arts Administrator, Lisa Gill City Clerk,and Patsy Kiser Deputy Clerk
PRESENT(VIRTUAL via Zoom):. Sarah Green Animal Shelter Director
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room
in City Hall.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr.Crouch made the motion to approve the minutes from November10,
2021. Mr.Waiz seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
APPROVAL OF PAYROLL: Mr.Waiz made the motion to approve payroll,seconded by Mr.Crouch; motion
passed 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Emily Dippie-Request for approval of road closure on Michigan Avenue between 6th Street and
7th Street on Saturday,December 11,2021 all day for Holiday Art Market— Mrs. Dippie advised
they are requesting the road closure and will be setting up cocktail tables for food for this event.
Mr.Waiz made a motion to approve the closure and Mr.Crouch seconded the motion; motion
passed 3-0.
2. Scott McVoy-Request for approval of Planned Maintenance Agreement between the City PD and
Cummins Sales and Service—Assist.Chief McVoy stated this is the Police Department's annual
maintenance contract for the emergency generator and it is in their budget.
Mr.Crouch made a motion to approve contract and Mr.Waiz seconded the motion; motion passed
3-0.
Mayor Moore asked if there was any further business. Mr. Merkley advised he would like to
request an amendment to the Employee Handbook regarding short term disability. They are
amending the handbook to reflect the policy that was issued by the insurance company. The
section has been change to state that coverage begins on the 15th day for accidents and the 15th
day of sickness up to a maximum period of 26 weeks. The weekly benefit payment equates to 60%
of earnings up to a maximum of$1000 per week.
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Mr.Waiz made a motion to approve the amendment to the Employee Handbook and Mr.Crouch
seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Shawn Dade introduced the new employee for the Planning and
Zoning Office, Mr.Zach Giuffre. He started today and they are happy to have him here. Mayor
Moore welcomed Mr.Giuffre Jeffersonville City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no fu her business, Mr.Crouch made a motion to adjourn at 9:36 a.m.
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Approved by: Mayor Mike Moore A est: Lis Gill,City Clerk
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