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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JULY 23, 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 Councilperson Frantz.
Also present were: Safety Director Rodden, Planning and Zoning Director Jana Ecker,
Wastewater Treatment Director Traylor, Animal Shelter Director Keller, Parks Director Rick
Elliott, Personnel Director Ellis, Administrator Rich Davis, Fire Chief Smith, Building
Commissioner Gavin, Street Commissioner Grant, Wastewater Collection Supervisor Wright,
Councilperson Wilson, Police Detective Thompson, City Attorney Galligan, and Deputy Clerk
Lynne Mayfield.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the minutes of 7-16-01 as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Councilperson
Frantz and carried unanimously.
206 MARTIN CIRCLE
Eddie Greene appeared before the Board again in regard to working on cars at his mother's
residence at 206 Martin Circle. Planning and Zoning Director Ecker said there have been
numerous complaints again recently. This item was tabled last week until Mayor Galligan
returned. Mayor Galligan said that Mr. Greene is essentially running a business from his
mother's home, which is not permitted in a residential area. Mr. Greene said he was not running a
business from his mother's home, but that he just liked to work on cars and he fixes them up for
himself. Mayor Galligan asked if he owned the two trucks. Mr. Greene stated he did. Mayor
Galligan asked if he bought the cars, towed them to his mother's house, fixed them up and then
sold them again. Mr. Greene stated that was correct. Mayor Galligan asked if he was a non-
profit organization. Mr. Greene stated he was not; he was trying to make money. Mayor
Galligan told him that from what he had described, he was running a business and he needed to
go and rent a commercial location and stop repairing cars at his mother's house. Mrs. Ecker
stated this could not even be considered a home occupation, as he did not live there. Mr. Greene
said he would like to get in writing something from the City stating that he's not to work on cars
at his mother's residence and said he may consult a lawyer. After much discussion, Engineer
Miller made the motion to give Mr. Greene 30 days to relocate his vehicles and equipment,
seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
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SOLICITOR'S PERMIT
Barry Fisher of A and B Sales which sells home cleaning products asked for a peddler permit to
sell door to door. Councilperson Frantz made the motion to approve the permit, seconded by
Mayor Galligan and carried unanimously.
DRAINAGE
Councilperson Wilson along with Mellwood Subdivision residents Rick and Cindy Bedwell and Jane Hop
appeared before the Board in regard to drainage problems. Mr. Bedwell said that every time it rains he has
water standing in his yard that attracts mosquitoes and crawdads. Ms. Hop appeared on her son's behalf and
said that during the heavy rain on Sunday, July 22°d her son's house was flooded and had six inches of water
and mud throughout it. She said carpets were mined along with other items. His homeowner's insurance
will not pay for this damage. Mayor Galligan agreed that there is a problem with drainage in the
subdivision because of the way the subdivision was built. He said he doesn't have the funds to totally
correct the problem. City Attorney Galligan suggested that the residents appeal to the City Council for more
money for drainage. The Mayor said he would start doing some work in the subdivision this year to try to
alleviate some of the problem. He said an engineer would be sent out to look at it. Councilperson Wilson
said some residents are concerned about the overflow of water from Jeff High where work is being done.
Mayor Galligan said it hasn't been seeded yet and really needs another detention basin.
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There being no further discussion to come before the Board the motion was made by Councilperson Frantz
to adjourn at 0:40 a.m., seconded by gineer Miller and carried unanimously.
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