HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-2002MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MARCH 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 Parks Director Elliott sitting in for City Engineer Miller.
Also present were: Planning and Zoning Director Jana Ecker, Personnel Director Ellis, Wastewater
Treatment Director Crawford, Redevelopment Director Duggins, Administrator Rich Davis, Fire Chief
Smith, Police Major Moflan, Sewer Inspector Lanum, Engineer Dixon, Street Commisioner Grant,
Building Commissioner Gavin, City Attorney Galligan, Animal Shelter Director Keller, Vehicle
Maintenance Director Drury, Parks Superintendent Elliott, and Deputy Clerk Lynne Mayfield.
Councilperson Waiz made the motion to approve the minutes of 3-4-02 and 3-11-02 as
,~-~-presented, seconded by Parks Director Elliott and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Waiz made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Parks
Director Elliott and carried unanimously.
MULBERRY ST. SEWER REPAIR
Bids were received from three companies for the Mulberry Street Sewer Repair. They are Reynold's-
$61,275.00, Insitu Form Tech- $57,855.00, and Rinker Pipe Line- $63,650.00. Parks Director Elliott
made the motion to take the bids under advisement, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and carried
unanimously.
CITATION-1611 LEE STREET
Planning and Zoning Director Ecker said Mr. and Mrs. Donald Carpenter had been previously
cited for parking on their front lawn. They were to pave an area to park on. They are
requesting an extension to get the paving done. Parks Director Elliott made the motion to
give until May 31, 2001 to have the paving complete, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and
carried unanimously.
HIRING
Major Kevin Morlan asked the Board to approve hiring David Thomas as dispatcher. He is
replacing a dispatcher who left employment recently. Parks Director Elliott made the motion
to approve the hiring of David Thomas, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and carried
unanimously.
RESIDENT PARKING
Major Kevin Morlan recommended that the Board approve resident parking at 219 Pearl Street.
Councilperson Waiz made the motion to approve resident only parking, seconded by Parks Director
Elliott and carried unanimously. There is a $100.00 fee per year for resident only parking signs.
PROMOTIONS
Fire Chief Mike Smith asked the Board to approve promoting Lieutenant Frantz to Captain. Parks
Director Elliott made the motion to approve the promotion, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and
carried unanimously.
Fire Chief Smith asked the Board to approve promoting Sergeant Kunz to the position of Lieutenant.
Councilperson Waiz made the motion to approve the promotion, seconded by Parks Director Elliott and
carried unanimously.
Fire Chief Smith asked the Board to approve promoting Private Rusty Hall to the position of Sergeant.
Parks Director Elliott made the motion to approve the promotion, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and
carried unanimously.
NOV-UNITED DYNAMICS
Planning and Zoning Director Ecker said a Notice of Violation was issued to David De-Muro of United
Dynamics at 1301 Fabricon Boulevard for an unpaved parking lot. Mr. Denuro said that a ditch backs
up into the back lot and drains into his building. Inspector Lanum will take a look at it and Mayor
Galligan said the ditch would be cleaned out. After discussion, Parks Director Elliott made the motion
requiting the parking lot to be paved by May 31, 2002 after which time a $100.00 per day fine would
accrue, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and carded unanimously.
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NOV-ANDERSON BROS. ASPHALT
Planning and Zoning Director Ecker said a Notice of Violation was issued to Anderson Bros. Asphalt
Specialists, Inc. with regard to a partially paved lot with crumbling asphalt, gravel, weeds and debris.
Mr. Anderson said he has approximately 2ft. of asphalt down and he said there is no dust problem. He
said his lot is full of his equipment. Attorney Galligan said his lot must be a hard surface totally. Mr.
Anderson asked the Board to give him until June 15, 2002 to put asphalt down. Parks Director Elliott
made the motion to give him until June 15, 2002 to complete the paving with a $100.00 per day fine
after that date, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously.
NOV-MCAFEE TRUCKING
Planning and Zoning Director Ecker said a Notice of Violation was issued to McAfee Trucking with
regards an improved parking lot. No one appeared on behalf of McAfee Trucking. After some
discussion, Parks Director Elliott made the motion to give McAfee Trucking until May 31, 2002 to clean
up the debris in their parking lot and to complete paving with a $500.00 per day fine imposed after that
date, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously.
NOV-STROBEL TECHNOLOGY
~Planning and Zoning Director Ecker said a Notice of Violation was issued to Strobel Technology
'previously. Strobel and Attorney Steve Voelker had told the Board they would have the paving done by
September of 2001. No work had been done and Strobel was cited again. Attorney Dan Marra appeared
before the Board to represent Strobel Technology. Mr. Matra said he believes Strobel is in compliance
with the old ordinances, which state that a hard surface is permitted. Former Building Commissioner
Scales appeared before the Board stating that the original permit the Strobel's obtained said that the lot
must be dust free or a hard surface and that he considered gravel to be a hard surface. Mayor Galligan
advised that he disagreed. Attorney Galligan said the City is not bound by past interpretations of the
Ordinances. Mayor Galligan said that Strobel and his previous Attorney Steve Voelker made an
agreement with the Board to take care of the problem. Attorney Marra told the Board that he would sit
down with Mr. Strobel on this matter and get a decision on what they want to do by May 31, 2002.
Councilperson Waiz made the motion to give Strobel two weeks to make a decision or give a response,
seconded by Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously.
2219 NEW ALBANY-CHARLESTOWN PIKE
Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Ruff appeared before the Board in regard to the Condemnation damage award for
their property. Mrs. Ruff`read a letter stating that they find the offer of $37400.00 insufficient and
unacceptable. Mr. and Mrs. Ruff`are presenting a counter offer of $50,000.00 for damages with a
guardrail erected on their property adjacent to the Inter-City Road.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board the motion was made by Parks Director
Elliott to adjourn at 10:3 0 a.m, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously.
igI~YOR
ATTEST:
CLERK~TR~ASURER
POLICE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL PAVEY
Chief of Police
812 - 283 - 6633 or'ce
812 - 285 - 6536 fax
City - County Building
50I E. Court Avenue
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
THOMAS R. GALLIGAN
Mayor
March 4, 2002
Mayor Tom Galligan
Members of the Board of Public Works and Safety
Anne Marie Galligan, City Attorney
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am requesting authorization to hire David J. Thomas for the position of
Telecommunications Officers. Mr. Thomas is IDACS/NCIC certified and has worked as
a telecommunications officer for the Clark County Sheriffs Office since 1999. I am
requesting a starting date of March 18, 2002
Thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter.
Michael Pavey
Chief of Police
An equal opportunity employer.
MR AND MRS MARTIN JAY RUFF
2219 Charlestown New Albany Pike
Jeffcrsonwlle, 1N 471~
Phone (812) 283-5955
March 25, 2002
City of Jeffersonville
Board of Public Works & Safety
City-County Building
501 E. Court Avenue
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Re: Part of Survey 34 of thc Illinois Grant
In Clark County
ICRP Parcel No. J-14
Dear City and Board
On March 11, 2002, The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Jeffersonvill¢ adopted a
resolution confirming damages to the above mentioned property owned by Martin Jay and Joan M. Ruff
and set the amount of $37,400 to be paid for said damages.
Now therefore, be it resolved that Mr. And Mrs. Ruff find this offer insufficient and unacceptable.
As of this date, Mr. & Mrs. Ruff are presenting counter offer of settlement as follows:
The City, as agreed in previous resolution, will erect guard rails on owner's property
adjacent to the Intercity Road and pay the Ruffs in the amount of $50,000 for damages.
This settlement can be made peaceably by all parties involved, keeping this condemnation out of Court,
thus saving vahiable time and money that could be used by thc City and thc Board to proceed with the
construction of their Intercity Road project.
Presented this 25m day of March, 2002.
Respectfully yours,
Martin Jay Ruff
Joan M. Ruff