HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-20-2001 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
FEBRUARY 20, 2001
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and on call of the roll those members present
Were: City Engineer Miller and Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Ewton, sitting in for Councilperson Frantz.
Also present were: Safety Director Rodden, Planning and Zoning Director Jana Ecker, Building
Commissioner Larry Decker, Wastewater Treatment Director Traylor, Animal Shelter Director Keller,
Parks Director Rick Elliott, Street Commissioner Grant, Redevelopment Director Duggins, Personnel
Director Ellis, Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder, Administrator Rich Davis, Asst. Wastewater Treatment
Dir. Wilkey, and Clerk Lynne Mayfield.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Vehicle
Maintenance Supervisor Ewton and carried unanimously.
I—City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the minutes of 1-22-01 and 1-29-01, seconded by
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Ewton and carried unanimously.
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RESIDENT PARKING
Mayor Galligan asked the Police Dept. to check 129 E. Chestnut Street for resident parking. They will
report back next week.
RESIDENT PARKING
Mayor Galligan asked the Police Dept to check 437 Mechanic Street for resident parking. They will report
back next week.
CLERK TREASURER WILDER
Clerk Treasurer Wilder distributed Resolution 2001-1 to the Department Heads in regard to the purchase of
Laser Fiche Document Imaging for all city records. The total cost will be approximately $20,000.00 with the
lease amount being $15,000.00 through Indiana Bond Bank. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve
Resolution 2001-1, seconded by Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor and carried unanimously.
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ACCIDENT ON CHAS. PIKE N.A. PIKE
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Clerk Treasurer Wilder told the Board that more signage is needed on Chas. N.A. Pike. She said there was
a serious accident on that road a couple of weeks ago due to the hidden entrance. Mayor Galligan said he
would look at the options and determine a solution next week.
228 SPRING STREET
_Building Commissioner Decker said that on 12-21-00 the building at 228 Spring was damaged by fire. On
1-24-01 Building Commissioner Decker sent an unsafe building letter to Mr. Muncy, the owner. Building
Commissioner Decker recommended that Mr. Muncy do one of two options. Option 1 is to remove the
building and Option 2 is to present a plan of repair or remodel the building in a timely fashion. Mr. Mark
McGrath of Indiana Insurance who represents Mr. Muncy said that the building is structurally sound and
can be repaired. He said it should take approximately 60 to 90 days to resolve the coverage issues and
could submit to the state a design release in 120 days. After some discussion, Engineer Miller made the
motion to give Mr. Muncy four months from this date to pick one of the two options given, seconded by
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Ewton and carried unanimously.
113 W. MAPLE STREET
tvlayor Galligan said the City owns property at 113 W. Maple Street that needs to be advertised for sale.
(Engineer Miller made the motion to approve City Attorney Galligan taking the necessary steps to sell the
- property, seconded by Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Ewton and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board the motion was made by Engineer Miller to
adjourn at 10:10 a.m. seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
CLERK L. SURER
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228 Spring Street
Tubby's
Fire Department called to 228 Spring Street, fire damage
12-31-00 which included structural damage.
4-01 Sent letter of unsafe building, meets all criteria of unsafe
01-2 building (I. C. 36-7-9).
RECOMMENDATION
Option 1 To remove building to IAC 675 12
plan of repair or remodel according treet side must
Option 2 Present a se) also any work on Spring air or
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be approved by the Historic Board. Time table
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removal and associated fines to be set by
Works and Safety.