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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-2001 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MAY 7, 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 Counc_cperson Frantz. Also present were: Safety Director Rodden, Planning and Zoning Director Jana Ecker, Building Commissioner Bill Gavin, , Wastewater Treatment Director Traylor, Animal Shelter Director Keller, Parks Director Rick Elliott, Redevelopment Director Duggins, Personnel Director Ellis, Street Commissioner Grant, Administrator Rich Davis, Fire Chief Smith, Police Chief Pavey, Wastewater Treatment Plant Asst. Director Wilkey, Motor Vehicle Supervisor Ewton, City Attorney Galligan, and Clerk Lynne Mayfield. RESIDENT PARKING Marvin Miller of 932 E. Court Avenue spoke to the Board in regards to the parking problem in front of his house. He would like to have two resident only parking spaces for he and his wife. Police Chief Pavey will check out the location and get back with the Board. Fire Chief Smith agreed with Mr. Miller on the parking situation. REQUEST FOR EXTRA PATROLS Nellie Knowland asked the Mayor for more police patrols in her neighborhood. She said guns are being fired. Mayor Galligan said Chief Pavey would look into it. SIGN REQUEST Councilperson Frantz said that Councilperson Merkley is requesting either a"resident only" parking sign or a"do not block driveway" sign at 215 W. Chestnut Street. Police Chief Pavey will check out the location. • 1416 AND 1418 FABRICON BOULEVARD Building Commissioner Gavin said that an agreement has been reached with the client and the attorney for 1416 and 1418 Fabricon Boulevard. Councilperson Frantz made the motion to approve the agreement (attached), seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously. There being no further discussion to come before the Board the motion was made by Councilperson Frantz to adjourn at 10:00 a.m., seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously. NYOR ATTEST: CLERK RER tri • 1416 & 1418 Fabricon Boulevard Violation 150.105 Exterior Maintenance A. Numerous complaints in the past that can be verified in the folder B. As of now siding, roof, gutters are in need of repair. (Pictures are attached). C. The property is often overgrown before it is cut. II Recommendation: A. An acceptable schedule of repairs to be presented to the Building Commissioner within 30 days. Completion of all repairs by September 1, 2001. y,aeo` B. $100 a day fine should be assessed for each day of non-compliance after September 1, 2001. C. The fine should be totaled each month of non-compliance and paid within 30 days. D. If fine is not paid a lien will be placed on the said property and recorded in the Recorders Office. E. If the fine equals the fair market value of the said property the City will take action to foreclose on the lien. ' „ a 1416 D Fabricon Boulevard Violation GAR-675 IAC 12-4-12 (d) A. Attached is a letter from attorney Vissing B. Attached is a letter stating the position of the Building Commission. C. Attached are building code and general administrative rules for reference. II Recommendations: A. Electrical power to be disconnected immediately (condition of power was to restore wall within 30 days). B. Repair wall to a 1-hour rating sealing penetrations by a registered builder. C. If the firewall is not repaired by June 7, 2001 a fine of$200 a day shall be assessed. The fine shall be totaled at the end of each month of non-compliance and paid within 30 days. D. If the fines are not paid a lien will be placed on the property and recorded in the Recorders Office. E. If the total equals the fair market value of the property the City will proceed with legal action to foreclose on amount of lien. F. The Building Commission request that the City Attorney obtain an inspection warrant for the other occupancies, since it has been observed that there are inoperable toilet facility and unsanitary, electrical fixtures supported by live wires, holes in ceiling, etc.