HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW March 13, 2024 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
MINUTES
March 13, 2024
PRESENT(IN PERSON): Mayor Mike Moore, Amy Huffman Community Liaison, Rob Waiz Redevelopment
Director, Len Ashack Director of Wastewater, Kim Calabro HR Director, Matt Dyer IT Director, Mary Frey
Admin Assistant to Building Commission, Shawn Grant JFD Chief, Sarah Green Animal Shelter Director,
Kenny Kavanaugh JPD Chief, Mike McCutcheon JFD Deputy Chief, Scott McVoy, Assistant Chief JPD, Les
Merkley Corporation Counsel, Clark Miles Street Commissioner,Jeremy Neff Supervisor Streets/
Sanitation, Paul Northam Parks Director, Christy O'Neil Executive Assistant Mayor, Chad Reischl Director
of Planning and Zoning, Delynn Rutherford Grant Administrator, Ed Siewert Storm Water Coordinator,
Brian Smith Safety Manager, Kat Wang Public Arts Administrator, Lisa Gill City Clerk and Patsy Kiser
Deputy Clerk.
PRESENT(VIRTUAL):
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Mike Moore called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Mayor's
Conference Room in City Hall. The meeting was held in person and streamed on the City's Website.
Amy Huffman and Rob Waiz served on the board.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mrs. Huffman made the motion to approve the minutes from March 13,
2024. Mr. Waiz seconded the motion; motion passed, 3-0.
APPROVAL OF PAYROLL: Mr. Waiz made the motion to approve the payroll. Mrs. Waiz seconded the
motion; motion passed, 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Mike McCutcheon-2024-R-5 Request for approval of Resolution Approving the Transfer of
a Surplus City vehicle, 1997 Fire Truck from the City to Lovett Township Fire Department—
JFD Deputy McCutcheon advised the department had a 1997 Fire Truck that has served the
department faithfully and they have developed a resolution to transfer the piece of
equipment to the Lovett Township. Mr. Merkley confirmed the statute allows this to be
done and Lovett Township will adopt an identical resolution. This resolution would be
contingent on them adopting their resolution and they have been a part of this process as
well.
Mr. Waiz made the motion to approve the Resolution. Mrs. Huffman seconded the motion;
motion passed, 3-0.
2. Paul Northam-Request for approval of the following Special Events Applications: Mr.
Northam advised the three events were approved during the Special Events Committee.
• The Bicycle Station-Criterium Series Bicycle Race on Riverside Drive on July 28,
2024— Mr. Northam said Grace Washburn was present to answer any questions.
The event will be on July 28, 2024 from 10 am until 4:30 pm in the NoCo area
around the Depot. Ms. Washburn advised the event caters not only to the racers
but also to the community as well. There will be kid and adult fun rides as well as
the competitive race. Mayor Moore asked if the businesses in the area had been
brought in on the discussion since the street would be closed down and Mr.
Northam said Ms. Washburn went door to door with the surrounding businesses
make sure it was okay. Bales is closed because it will take place on a Sunday.
Mr. Waiz made the motion to approve the application. Mrs. Huffman seconded the
motion; motion passed, 3-0.
Mr. Northam said the next two could be voted on together;
• Back Your Blue 5K at Big 4 Park on September 7, 2024—This is the same event that
has been put on in the past, it did have to be tweaked slightly because of the closure
of the Clarksville portion of Riverside Dr. This was reviewed by JPD.
• Spring Street Fest on the 200 Block of Spring Street on April 13, 2024—This has
been done the past three years; they close down the block but not the intersections.
Mr. Waiz made the motion to approve the applications. Mrs. Huffman seconded the
motion; motion passed, 3-0.
3. Ed Siewert-Request for approval of Uniform Conflict of Interest Statement for John Paul
Brashear —Mr. Siewart advised this was the annual Uniform Conflict of Interest Statement
for John Paul Brashear for GIS mapping.
Mr. Waiz made the motion to approve the Uniform Conflict of Interest Statement. Mrs.
Huffman seconded the motion; motion passed, 3-0.
4. Scott McVoy-Request for approval of contract renewal between the Police Department
and All Traffic Solutions —Assistant Chief McVoy advised this was an annual contract for
the radar signs and they do have the money in their budget. There was no price increase.
Mrs. Huffman made the motion to approve the contract renewal. Mrs. Huffman seconded
the motion; motion passed, 3-0.
Mayor Moore congratulated the boys Jeffersonville Red Devil Basketball team. They will be
playing on Saturday at Semi State and Mayor Moore wished them luck in the next round.
ATTORNEYS REPORT:
Mr. Merkley stated he had nothing for the attorneys report.
ADJOURNMENT:
With o rt er busines , Mr. Waiz made a motion to adjourn at 9:37 a.m.
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Approved by: Mayor Mike Moor Attest: Lisa Gill, City Clerk