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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-11-2002MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MARCH 11, 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, Personnel Director Ellis, Wastewater Treatment Director Crawford, Redevelopment Director Duggins, Administrator Rich Davis, Fire Chief Smith, Police Chief Pavey, Building Commissioner Gavin, City Attorney Galligan, Animal Shelter Director Keller, Vehicle Maintenance Director Drury, Mayor Assistant White, Planning and Zoning Director Ecker, Street Commissioner Grant, and Deputy Clerk Lynne Mayfield. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by r--.¢ouncilperson Waiz and carried unanimously. 'Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the minutes of 2-25-02 and 3-4-02 as presented, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously. CONDEMNATIONS-1NTERCITY ROAD City Attorney Galligan told the Board that there were two condemnations that were set back from a few weeks ago. The first one is for the property of Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Ruff of 2219 New Albany- Chadestown Pike. Review appraiser Bill White from Indianapolis appeared before the Board with an updated appraisal of $37,400.00. Attorney Galligan recommended that the RuSs be paid $37,400.00 for the easements that the City requires from their property. Mr. Ruff said he still doesn't think his property is eminent domain. City Attorney Galligan said this was discussed at the previous meeting. Mr. Ruff said the settlement amount that the City is offering is not enough. Mr. Ruff said he wants a guardrall put up in front of his property for protection. Mayor Galligan said a guardrail would be put up after the work is done. Mr. Ruff said he also wants proof of insurance in case of damage or personal injury. Jorge Lanz of Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz said the contractor would be required to provide certificates of insurance. Mr. Ruff then asked for $100,000.00 in damages for his property. Councilperson Waiz asked Mr. White how many feet would be left in the front after the needed property is taken. Mr. White said there would be 37 ft. left from the fight of way. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the awarding of $37,400.00 to Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Ruff and putting up a guardrail, F"~econded by Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously. The other condemnation is for the Trustees of Resurrection Ministries. Their attorney, Jack Vissing told the Board that at the last meeting a copy of Charles Mills's appraisal was given to the City in the amount of $259,200.00. City Attomey Galligan said that the appraisals have been looked at and have updated the comparables that were used. Appraiser Bill White said he figured the appraisal at $125,000.00 per acre. Attorney Vissing asked Mr. White for a copy of the appraisal and his credentials. Mr. White has recalculated the damages at $197,300.00. She recommends that the Board award this amount for the condemnation. Attorney Vissing asked Mr. White if he would look at their appraisal if it were available. Mr. White said he would look at it but he would need time to analyze it. Councilperson Waiz said he would like Mr. White to look over the appraisal done by Charles Mills for the church and let the Board know of his findings. Mayor Galligan said this has been looked at several different ways and we need to move on. Mr. Vissing asked if this could be tabled again to allow Mr. White to go over the appraisal before he comes to a final number. Attorney Galligan said the church at the last hearing gave testimony that they wanted to keep the existing building. Attorney Vissing said keeping the existing building was never an option according to his memory. Mayor Galligan asked if the Trustees want to keep the building. Attorney Vissing said the Trustees requested not to be misplaced at all. Rev. Vance said they just need a building and they don't have money set aside to build a new building. He said a 3700 sq. ft building couldn't be built for the money being offered. There was discussion about the possibility of moving the building. Mr. Vissing said if the City makes a proposal on this they will review and evaluate it. This would change the award of damages said Attorney Galligan. Engineer Miller made the motion to table this for one week, seconded by Couneilperson Waiz and carried unanimously. LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE PERMIT Dennis Sumler requested the Board's approval to hold a parade on Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the parade on Saturday, April 13, 2002, seconded by Councilperson Walz and carried unanimously. RESIDENT PARKING Joan Siewart requested a resident only parking sign at 1010 E. Court Avenue. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the resident only 'Parking sign contingent upon Police Chief Pavey's recommendatio~fi, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously. 5K RUN AND BI-CENTENNIAL PARADE Youth Coordinator Bev Knight presented information to the Board on the 5K Run and Bi-Centennial Parade to be held on Thursday, June 6, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. (parade) and Saturday, June 8, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. (5K Pun/Walk) Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the 5K Run/Walk and the Bi- Centennial Parade, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously. POPEYE' S CHICKEN Planning and Zoning Director Ecker said that Popeye's Restaurant has corrected some of their zoning violations since the ~anuary 28, 2002 meeting of BPW, but still have not made all the changes they were supposed to have made. She said they are still short two trees; they are over the approved amount of signage, they have no permit for the plaza sign, and that the monument sign is not built per the sign permit. The Mayor also stated that their monument sign is not attractive. Planning and Zoning Director Ecker said they also need to black out the striping on the rear exit from the lot. No one appeared on behalf of Popeye's Chicken, despite being properly served with notice to appear. Jana Ecker advised she was to meet with Chris Harding of Popeye's Restaurant on Wednesday, March 13, 2002 to discuss C--~he violations. The Mayor advised he would like to sit in on this meeting. Engineer Miller made the I ~motion to table this for one week, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously. There being no further discussion to come before the Board the motion was made by Councilperson Walz to 9,d)ourn at 11:00 a.m., seconded by City Engineer Miller and carried unanimously. MAYOR ~/ ATTEST: CLERK ~I~ASURER