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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-2000MINUTES OF TH~ BOARD oF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY ' OF THE CITY. OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JULY 24, 200 Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., and on call of the roll those members present were! Street Engineer Bob Miller and Councilperson Dennis Frantz. Also present were: Building Commissioner Larry Dicker, Wastewater Treatment Director Jim Traylor, Police Chief Mike Pavey, Safety Director Dan Rodden, Planning and Zoning Director Jana Ecker, Redevelopment Assistant Director David Duggins, Parks Director Rick Elliott, Fire Chief Mike Smith, Youth Director Bev Knight, and Clerk Suzy Bass. Engineer Miller made a motion to approve the payroll as presented seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. VACANT HOUSE Commission Decker informed the Board that he checked into a complaint at vacant property at 329 Locust St. The property does have deadbolts on the doors. STOP SIGN COMPLAINTS Ken Coomer appeared before the Board complaining about the removal of the stop sign at Market and Pearl. He said that many older residents from the high rise cross at this intersection to go to the soup kitchen. The Board informed Mr. Coomer that there is now a stop sign at Market and Mulberry. After much discussion, the Mayor asked Chief Pavey to slow this area down with radar. TENT REVIVAL Clyde Collins appeared before the Board on behalf Roger Collins to request permission for a tent revival at 241 Eastern Blvd. He said the hours would be 7:3,0 pm - 11:00 pm for the month of August. The motion was made by Engineer Miller to approve the request seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. PLACEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION TRAILER Mike Whipple appeared before the Board to request placement of a construction trailer for the Harbours. They will be adding two levels to the parking garage, which will take 6 -7 months. The motion was made by Engineer Miller to approve the request seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. CONDEMNATION HEARINGS Attorney Galligan informed the Board that two weeks ago condemnation actions were started on two easements. Today was set as the date as the condemnation hearing and the damages issue. Attorney Galligan asked if Dr. Rahman was presented. She asked that the record state that neither he nor any.representative for Dr. Rahman was present. Attorney Galligan informed the Board that the appraisal for Dr. Rahman's easement was $5,050.00 by Carpy Baird. She asked that the Board confirm the condemnation of the property and the damages of $5,050.00. The motion was made by Engineer Miller to approve the condemnation and damages seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. Attorney Galligan informed the Board of a condemnation hearing on the property owned by Mr. And Mrs. Winchell. Mr. Winchell was present. He disputed the amount of the appraisal. He feels that his property is worth more than the appraisal the City received. Attorney Galligan informed Mr. Winchell that he could get an appraisal of his own from another appraiser. He said that he would do this in the next two weeks. The motion was made by Engineer Miller to continue the condemnation of this property until August 7, 2000 at 9:30 AM at the Board of Public Works meeting, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. INTERCITY ROAD CLAIM Assistant Duggins presented the Board with a claim for the Inter-City Road for $154.23 with the City's portion being $77.12. The motion was made by Engineer Miller to approve the claim seconded by Councilperson Frantz and passed unanimously. REQUEST TO NAME ROAD Director Ecker informed the Board that she received a request to name Holman Lane extension to Geneva Lane. The Board said that they are not to that phase of the project yet and they will make a decision later. STREET LIGHT REQUEST Bob Miller received a complaint from Nellie Knowland concerning a street light needed on Pope St at Eastern Blvd. Mrs. Knowland informed the Board of a street light by Vissings that was not working. Engineer Miller was not aware of this and will have the light fixed. Engineer Miller said that there is a light on both sides of Pope St. There being no further business to come before the Board the motion was made by Engineer Miller to adjourn at 10:30 am seconded by C ouncilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. ATTEST: CLERK ~AgLrRER-