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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-26-2000MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JUNE 26, 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 Fore Mike Ewton, Safety Director Rodden, Planning and Zoning Director Jana Ecker, Councilperson Ellis, Animal Shelter Director Keller, Youth Coordinator Bev Knight, Parks Director Rick Elliott, Councilperson Les Merkley, Police Chief Mike Pavey, City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan, Street Commissioner Grant, Redevelopment Assistant Director Duggins, 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 carded unanimously. 1408 E. 8xu STREET Police ChiefPavey checked out the parking problem at this location and sees no problem with recommending a "no parking: sign. Mayor Galligan asked ChiefPavey to talk to the other residents about the signs. City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the "no parking" signs after ChiefPavey speaks to the residents, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carded unanimously. · 8th Another 8th Street resident complained about a resident on the comer of and Main Street who parks boats, golf carts, and etc. on his sidewalk in his yard. He sells the various items. City Attorney Galligan said she would look at the ordinances for information on this. SEWER ENGINEERING AGREEMENT Jorge Lanz of Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz asked the Board to approve and execute these sewer agreements: General Engineering Services, Special Sanitary Sewer Project, and an Update on Aerial Photography. City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the contracts, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. HORSE CARRIAGE RIDES Dale Campbell of 7518 County Line Road inquired about the requirements for providing horse carriage fides on the riverfront. City Attorney Galligan said he would need proof of insurance and would need to let her know where the carriages will be parked. RESIDENT PARKING Brenda Marino of 303 Knobloch requested a resident only parking sign. City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the resident only sign, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. HANDICAPPED PARKING Police Chief paVey recommended a handicapped parking sign for Scottie Stansbuty at 812 Indiana Avenue. City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the handicapped parking sign, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. PERSONNEL MATTER Fireman Rick VanGilder asked the Board to table a personnel matter until the next executive session since Fireman Tony Decker couldn't attend this meeting. Engineer Miller made the motion to table the personnel matter until the next meeting, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. PERRIN LANE Planning and Zoning Director Ecker said that Jerry White called her and asked her to let the Board know that Perrin Lane from Rudy Drive to Schuler Drive needs to be repaved and widened. Mayor Galligan said the trees alongside Perrin Lane in this area need to be removed in order to widen it. Planning and Zoning Director Ecker said that she would send a letter out to all the residents in regard to this. STREET CLOSURE Youth Coordinator Bev Knight asked the Board to approve closing Court Avenue between Spring and Wall Streets on Saturday, July 15, 2000 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for street ball. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the street closure, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. 25 BLANCHEL TERRACE Planning and Zoning Director Ecker said Mr. Truex has two extra vehicles parked on his lawn offer. Mr. Truex received a letter from Director Ecker to remove the vehicles. Mr. Truex requested 6 months to put in a driveway for the vehicles. Engineer Miller made the motion to give Mr. Truex until October 30, 2000 to put in his driveway, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. 1113 AND 1115 WATT STREET Building Commissioner Decker presented an outline of activity on the Pete Newsom property now owned by Mr. Kemper at 1113 and 1115 Watt Street. (attached) After discussion, Engineer Miller made the motion to give Mr. Kemper 15 days to remove the houses or the City will remove them and bill Mr. Kemper accordingly, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. LES MERKLEY Councilperson Merkley told the Board that the alley behind Twilight Nursing Home needs to be cleaned up. Building Commissioner Decker will send a letter to Twilight informing them of this. Councilperson Merkley said that the curbs at Court and Mulberry need work. Mayor Galligan said it would be taken care o£ KING'S CIRCLE Councilperson Ellis told the Board that residents of King Circle want the grass cut on 12th Street. Mayor Galligan said it would be cut LOCUST STREET Councilperson Ellis said he has received complaints about two unsafe houses on Locust Street. Building Commissioner Decker said both homeowners will be cited. 705 SHORT JACKSON Engineer Miller made the motion to approve a resident only parking sign at 705 Short Jackson, seconded by Counciiperson Frantz and carried unanimously. COMPLAINT Councilperson Frantz said he received a complaint from Barbara Donohue about the shipyard noise. Mayor Galligan said he has received no other complaints. FRENCH QUARTER APTS. Street Commissioner Grant said there are problems at the apartments concerning unsafe conditions. Mayor Galligan suggested setting up a meeting with the management of French Quarter Apts. Building Commissoner Decker will draft the letter to the management about complaints made to the Police and Fire Departments. AUCTION Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Ewton told the department heads he needs a list of auction items by July 7, 2000. The auction will be held on July 22nd or July 29, 2000. ACCIDENT Fire Chief Smith said ten people were rescued from a car accident on Woodland Court last Thursday night. Fire Chief Smith said he wants to meet with Yellow Ambulance on mass casualties. TARC Engineer Miller said he is going to talk to TARC about pulling over in the emergency lane on Highway 62 to pick people up. He said they are stopping in the fight hand lane on Hwy. 62 creating a traffic safety problem. There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety, City Engineer Miller made the motion to adjourn at 11:00 a.m., seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. ATTEST: CLE~ TREASURER