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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-2001 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 In Mayor Galligan's absence, Councilperson Frantz called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and on call of the roll those members present were: Fire Chief Smith sitting in for Councilperson Frantz, and Sidewalk Coordinator Goldman sitting in for City Engineer Miller. Also present were: Safety Director Rodden, Planning and Zoning Director Jana Ecker, Wastewater Treatment Director Crawford, Animal Shelter Director Keller, Parks Director Rick Elliott, Redevelopment Director Duggins, Personnel Director Ellis, Administrator Rich Davis, Fire Chief Smith, Police Chief Pavey, Building Commissioner Gavin, Street Commissioner Grant, Vehicle Maintenance Director Drury, Wastewater Collection Supervisor Wright, and Deputy Clerk Lynne Mayfield. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the minutes of 9-17-01 as presented, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. 713 GOYNE AVE. Phyllis Kaelin of 713 Goyne Avenue appeared before the Board regarding teens playing football in the street in front of her home. She said they run up in her yard and she doesn't want them on her property. She said other neighbor's windows have been broken in the past. She said she has complained in the past and the Mayor said the teens could not play football in the street. Football in the street stopped for a few months but has started again. She said she has been cursed by the teens and told that they can do whatever they want to do. Ms. Kaelin called the police last week about this problem and the responding officer was Major Craig. She said he went to the teen's residence first and talked with them and their parents for about 25 minutes and then came and spoke to her. She said Major Craig told her not to call the police anymore. Chief Pavey said there is a problem there and he's not sure what to do until the parents of these teens do something. Chief Pavey suggested citing the teens every time they are playing in the street. He also suggested that Ms. Kaelin contact Probation on this matter. Ms. Kaelin said she has done that and was told that the police have to take some kind of action first. After discussion, Chief Pavey said he would send an officer door to door to inform the parents of the teens that they cannot play football in the street. 1611 LEE STREET Planning and Zoning Director Ecker said Code Enforcement Officer Mater issued a citation to Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter of 1611 Lee Street regarding cars parked on their front lawn. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter appeared at the meeting and said they intend to have their driveway widened and asked for an extension until the end of spring for completion. Director Ecker said the driveway must be paved. Sidewalk Coordinator Goldman made the motion to give the Carpenter's an extension until the end of March to extend and pave their driveway, seconded by Fire Chief Smith and carried unanimously. RESIDENT PARKING Mary Lee Wessel of 403 E. Chestnut Street asked for a resident only parking sign. Sidewalk Coordinator Goldman made the motion to approve the resident only parking sign, seconded by Fire Chief Smith and carried unanimously. NEW HIRE Police Chief Pavey asked the Board's approval to hire Mark W. Dobson Jr. for the position of Patrolman. His start date is October 1, 2001. Pavey said the vacancy is due to a recent retirement. Sidewalk Coordinator Goldman made the motion to approve the hiring effective October 1, 2001, seconded by Fire Chief Smith and carried unanimously. 3615 SAWGRASS BLVD. Mary Ellen Riley received a citation from the Building Commission about the bridge over a swale area in the back area of her yard at 3615 Sawgrass Boulevard in Elke Pointe. She said the swale isn't draining properly. Building Commissioner Gavin said Engineer Miller is supposed to be working with Kevin Dupont of Schuler Realty on this problem. Building Commissioner Gavin said he would follow up on this and told Mrs. Riley to do nothing at this time. VETERAN'S PARKWAY Sidewalk Coordinator Goldman made the motion to table this item until next week, seconded by Fire Chief Smith and carried unanimously. There being no further discussion to come before the Board the motion was made by Sidewalk Coordinator oldman to adj rn at 10:30 a.m., seconded by Fire Chief Smith and carried unanimously. AYOR ATTEST: Ctio c ,c CLERK ASURER 6 C II, T Y OF JEFFERSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT THOMAS R. GALLIGAN • _. . Mayor G�7Y pF, MICHAEL PAVEY�> �} Chief of Police WA' dtSti®N, i 812-283-6633 office 812-285-6536 fax ¢� % k50 City-County Building 501 E.Court Avenue Jeffersonville,Indiana 47130 September 24, 2001 Mayor Tom Galligan Members of the Board of Public Works and Safety Anne Marie Galligan, City Attorney Re: Hiring of new officer Dear Sirs/Madam, I am requesting authorization to hire Mark W. Dobson Jr. for the position of patrolman. Mr. Dobson has passed his physical, psychological, written, physical agility test and background investigation. I am requesting a starting date of October 1, 2001. The vacancy is due to a recent retirement. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Respectful) Michael Pavey Chief of Police An equal opportunity employer.