HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-2000MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND
SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
SEPTEMBER 25, 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,
Redevelopment Assistant Director Duggins, Planning and Zoning Director Ecker, Street
Commissioner Grant, Asst. Wastewater Treatment Plant Director Wilkey, Councilperson
Ellis, Animal Shelter Director Keller, Parks Superintendent Elliott, City Attorney
Galligan, Personnel Director Ellis, Manager Goldman, 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.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the minutes of 8-14-00, 8-21-00, and 9-
11-00 as presented, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
CULPEPPER GROUP
Diane Swank who is with the Culpepper Group appeared before the Board to request
approval to be named the agent of record for the City of Jeffersonville in order to gather
the necessary information to put a proposal together for health insurance. After
discussion about cost and benefits and a decision to have a meeting with Phil McCauley,
former Deputy Mayor, City Attorney Galligan, Councilperson Frantz, and Edward
Cooper, Councilperson Frantz made the motion to approve the Culpepper Group as the
agent of record for the City of Jeffersonville, contingent upon approval by the group that
will meet with Mr. Cooper on Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at 10:00 a.m., seconded
by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
TERRACE LAWN PROJECT
Jorge Lanz of Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz came before the Board to request approval of a
Supplemental Agreement on the Terraced Lawn Project. The ceiling will be raised from
$25,000.00 to $36,477.75 due to multiple design changes and more inspection time. The
grant that is paying for the Terraced Lawn will pay 80% of the increase and the City
20%.The design changes have also extended the contract completion date. Estimated
completion time is the end of October of 2000. Engineer Miller made the motion to
approve the Supplemental Agreement raising the ceiling from $25,000.00 to $36,477.75,
seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
HANDICAPPED PARKING
Jim Horlander appeared before the Board requesting a handicapped parking sign for his
mother who resides at 1005 French Street. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve
the handicapped parking sign, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried
unanimously.
INDUSTRIAL NIGHTMARE
Engineer Miller said the owner of Industrial Nightmare complained of parking problems
there. He said a truck is sitting there that needs to be stickered and towed away. Mayor
Galligan said this would be taken care o£
204 FRANK STREET
Building Commissioner Decker said that on 9-21-00 Officer Jason Jackson delivered a
Notice of Violation to Kenneth Keeton who occupies the dwelling at 204 Frank Street.
The violation is for the unfit dwelling and lack of exterior maintenance. He has no water
or electric. Mr. Keeton said he had the water and electric turned off because of a problem
with the location of the water line. Building Commissioner Decker said the dwelling
needs to be evacuated as it is not fit to be lived in. Building Commissioner Decker said he
has informed the owner of the property what needs to be done. Mr. Keeton said he has no
where else to stay. Mayor Galligan told Mr. Keeton that he can't stay at 204 Frank Street.
Resident Gerald King appeared before the Board and said there is a lot of trash in the
yard. Mayor Galligan told Mr. Keeton that Personnel Director Ellis would contact the
Haven House about housing him. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the
condemnation of 204 Frank Street and the Notice of Violation that owner Mr. Bishop
must fix up or tear down the dwelling and must contact Building Commissioner in 30
days to let him know his intentions for the dwelling, seconded by Councilperson Frantz
and carried unanimously.
JEFF MAIN STREET
Planning and Zoning Director Ecker told the Board that Jeff Main Street has purchased
some trash cans for Spring Street and needs them installed. Mayor Galligan said they
would be installed.
RESOLUTION
City Attorney Galligan said that the condemnation was started on the easement from Mr.
Lewman and we need to establish a list of injuriously affected interests in the condemned
property and establish the damages. An appraisal has been received from James Bottorff
for damages in the amount of $7,875.00. Attorney Galligan asked the Board to adopt this
resolution to establish Mr. Richard Leman as the owner of the easement with the
damages being $7,825.00 and establishing a hearing on October 2, 2000 for
remonstrance. City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve Resolution No. 15,
seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
CARDINAL AND BLUE TEAL
Engineer Miller said there is a problem on Cardinal and Blue Teal Lanes with the
collection of garbage. Gary Higdon. who owns the property next to the cul-de-sac said he
owns the cul-de-sac and has fenced across the cul-de-sac, where it meets the street.
Attorney Galligan said she believes it is an easement by prescription because the public
has used it for over ten years and the fence has to come down.
JEFFBOAT
Street Commissioner Grant said that an unknown person has removed the "no parking"
signs at Jeff Boat. He said the sidewalk has been striped also. Mayor Galligan told Street
Commissioner Grant to put the "no parking" signs back up and to notify Jeff Boat that
they can't stripe the sidewalk.
14TH AND SPRING STREETS
Councilperson Ellis asked the Board if a left turn light would be possible at 14~ and
Spring Street. Mayor Galligan said he would look into the cost of doing this and will
report back.
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.
ATTEST:
CLFS~ TREASURER
Ci~ of Jeffersonville. Ind.
Notice of
VIOLATION
DATE ?~- .~ !--.,~c~',:C'c~
cig O inance
[] Jeffersonvifle Housing Code
J~Jeffersonville Building Code
[] Jeffersonville Zoning Ordinance
Violation
A time limit of ~ days is granted for the abatement as proscribed above.
Re-inspection Date ~,-~t=~-! ~ ,,d ~ ~'4 ~-] n ,.~.,~-"~
Failure to comply with this notice will result in penalties as Drescribed by law and each day
thereafter shall constitute a separate offense.
JEFFERSONVILLE
BUILDING COMMISSION
Room 416 City-County Building
Phone 285-6415
Buiiding Commissioner
Enforcement Officer