HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22-2000MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND
SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MAY 22, 2000
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M., and on call of the roll those
members present were: City Engineer Bob Miller, and Councilperson Frantz.
Also present were: Building Commissioner Larry Decker, Wastewater Treatment
Director Traylor, Vehicle Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Safety Director Rodden,,
Councilperson Ellis, Wastewater Treatment Assistant Director Wilkey, Street
Commissioner Grant, Redevelopment Assistant Director Duggins, Manager Goldman,
City Attorney Galligan, Personnel Director Ellis, Police Chief Pavey, Fire Chief Mike
Smith, and Clerk Lynne Mayfield.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
1012 JONQUIL DRIVE
Lorraine Mudd who lives at 1012 Jonquil Drive told the Board she is having a drainage
problem. City Engineer Miller said he is familiar with the area and problem and said
behind the cul-de-sac needs to be reditched. Mayor Galligan said he would be out to look
at it.
RESIDENT PAKKING
Police Chief Pavey said he would check 215 W. Chestnut Street for resident only
parking.
SENIOR GAMES FUN WALK
Julie Wilson came before the Board to request a parade permit and the use of the Warder
Park gazebo on June 5, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve
the parade permit and use of the Warder Park gazebo, seconded by Councilperson Frantz
and carried unanimously.
CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN
Keith Sellmer of the Jeff Jaycee's asked permission to hold roadblocks for the Crusade
for Children. Mayor Galligan explained the problems and complaints of roadblocks. The
Mayor said the fire Dept. is going to do a roadblock and if the Jaycee's want to do one
they'll need to show proof of insurance. Mr. Sellmer said he probably wouldn't have time
to provide proof of insurance for this year but could in the future.
PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES
Peggy Fox appeared before the Board and presented information on Pre-Paid Legal
Services.
NOV-PO CORP.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Director Traylor told the Board that PQ Corp. during the
month of April 2000 failed to perform anad report the ammonia and biochemical oxygen
demand tests required by PQ Corp. permit requirements. Wastewater Treatment Director
Traylor recommended that the Board fine PQ Corp. $100.00. Engineer Miller made the
motion to fine PQ Corp. $100.00, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried
unanimously.
SPRING ST. LIFT STATION
Wastewater Treatment Plant Director Traylor asked the Board to approve the painting of
the Spring Street Lift Station. Three estimates were received. They are: Whitehouse-
$9,039.00, On Site-S9,400.00, Kenny Manta-S19,800.00 and Odle-$22,700.00.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Director Traylor recommended that the Board accept the
Whitehouse estimate of $9,039.00. Councilperson Frantz made the motion to approve the
estimate of Whitehouse to paint the Spring Street Lift Station, seconded by Engineer
Miller and carried unanimously.
MISSOURI AVE. SEWER LINE
Wastewater Treatment Plant Director Traylor asked the Board to approve the cleaning of
the sewer line in the 200 block of Missouri Ave. Director Traylor recommended the
Board approve Kenny Manta's low bid of $8,100.00. The other bid was $17,885.00 from
Aqua Pro, Inc. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the bid of Kenny Manta,
seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carded unanimously.
BOOM TRUCK BID OPENING
A bid was received from Fusco in the amount of $75,741.00. Engineer Miller made the
motion to table until the next meeting, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried
unanimously.
916 WALNUT STREET
Building Commissioner Decker recommended that the Board fine Pete Newsom $500.00
for various violations. Building Commissioner Decker said the City needs to mow the
lawn, clean up open storage and bill him accordingly. Engineer Miller made the motion
to approve mowing the lawn, cleaning up the open storage and bill accordingly, and a
$500.00 fine, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
COMPLAINT
Councilperson Ellis told the Board he received a letter from Barbara Donohue about a
company next to her residence that builds boats and makes a lot of noise. Mayor Galligan
said he would talk to the owne s of the business.
SPRING ST. AND RIDDLE ST.
Councilperson Ellis received a complaint about patrons of Northside Tavern taking up
parking on Spring St. and Riddle St. After some discussion, the Board decided to put up
"No Parking" signs where needed.
403 MYRTLE STREET
Councilperson Grooms appeared before the Board with Leslie Smith who resides on
Myrtle Street. She hav various neighborhood concerns including old cars sitting around,
trash problems, drug dealing, and etc. After much discussion, Building Commissioner
Decker told Ms. Smith he would meet with her to discuss all the problems going on.
240 SPRING STREET
Engineer Miller said he received a call from Mr. Vessner at 240 Spring Street wanting to
install a sprinkler system. Mayor Galligan said the sprinkler system can be put in.
Engineer Miller said there should be more restrictions on the way patches are put back in
after a sprinkler system is installed.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety,
City Engineer Miller made the motion to adjourn at 10:45 A.M., seconded by
Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
! ~ ~ [/ MAYOR
ATTEST:
CLERK~[..Kllb TRE~UR~R