HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-2002MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
FEBRUARY 25, 2002
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and on call of the roll those members present
were: Councilperson Waiz and City Engineer Miller.
Also present were: Safety Director Rodden, Wastewater Treatment Director Crawford, Redevelopment
Director Duggins, Administrator Rich Davis, Fire Chief Smith, Building Commissioner Gavin, City
Attorney Galligan, Vehicle Maintenance Director Drury, Mayor Assistant White, Street Commissioner
Grant, Planning and Zoning Director Ecker, Parks Director Elliott, Engineering Coordinator Dixon, and
Deputy Clerk Lynne Mayfield.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously.
I Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the minutes of 2-19-02 as presented, seconded
by Councilperson Waiz and carded unanimously.
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
Steve McManus of Radio Land and who has recently become a Nextel dealer appeared before the Board
in regard to radio coverage problems due to tower locations. He said he would like to mix in another
service. Mayor Galligan told him to get a proposal on additional service and it will be discussed.
LOUISVILLE AND INDIANA RAILROAD CLOSURE
Engineer Miller told the Board that L and I Railroad is planning to repair the tracks at Dutch
Lane and wants permission to close Dutch Lane for one week in order to do so. Engineer
Miller made the motion to approve closing Dutch Lane for one week for L and I Railroad to
repair tracks at crossing, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously.
CONTRACT FOR STATUE OF JEFFERSON
City Attorney Galligan asked the Board to approve the financial terms of the contract to pay
Guy Tedesco for the Statue of Jefferson. The city has already paid Mr. Tedesco $25,000.00
toward the statue. He is to be paid an additional $36,000.00 when the contract is approved
and the balance will be paid as it becomes available through donations. The total contract is
$150,000.00. Mayor Galligan said donations would pay for the balance. Councilperson
Waiz asked i£Mr. Tedesco had ever signed a contract and Mayor Galligan said he has not.
Mr. Waiz asked if any city funds had been used to pay for the statue. Mayor Galligan and
City Attorney Galligan said only donations had been used. Engineer Miller made the motion
to approve the contract, seconded by Councilperson Waiz. Engineer Miller voted in favor of
the contract, Councilperson Waiz voted against the contract because of incompletion, and
Mayor Galligan voted to approve the contract.
CONDEMNING RESOLUTIONS
Attorney Galligan presented four initial Condemning Resolutions for approval. She said they have been
republished in the newspaper. A hearing is scheduled for March 18, 2002.
Resolution #9-James and Lisa Joyce-Sanitmy Sewer Easement
Resolution # 10-David and Linda Francke-Tenth St. property
Resolution #11-David and Patricia Haag-Tenth St. property
Resolution #12-Dr. Guttman-Tenth St. property
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve Condemning Resolution #9,10,11, and 12, seconded by
Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board the motion was made by Engineer Miller to
adjourn at 10:30 a.m., seconded by City Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
C£ERK