HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-2002MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLICWORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
APRIL 15, 2002
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M., and on call of the
roll, those present were City Engineer Bob Miller and Councilperson Rob
Waiz.
Present were: Planning and Zoning Director Jana Ecker, Animal Shelter
Director Cindy Keller, Wastewater Treatment Director Tim Crawford,
Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike Drury, Parks Director Rick Elliott,
Police Chief Mike Pavey, Street Commissioner Marvin Grant, Safety
Director Danny Rodden, Fire Chief Mike Smith, Redevelopment Director
David Duggins, Assistant to Mayor Dustin White, Information Technology
Director Rich Davis, Engineering Coordinator Brian Dixon, and Clerk
Barbara Hollis.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented,
seconded by Councilperson Waiz, and carried unanimously.
HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWA [,
Mr. Culpepper Cooper, Agent of Record, appeared before the Board
explaining the health insurance contract renewal. Mr. Cooper reviewed the
packet of information he distributed, explaining the only decision left was
the stop-loss cap, which he recommends be set at $100,000. Councilperson
Waiz stated he feels more confident keeping the stop-loss cap at $75,000.
Discussion continued with the amount of the discount given questioned.
Agent Cooper explained the difference between Humana and Sagamore is
only 2%. Agent Cooper said the health insurance fund has been
underfunded for the last 3 to 4 years, an additional appropriation will be
necessary this year. Following all discussion, Councilperson Waiz made the
motion to renew with a stop-loss cap of $75,000, seconded by Mayor
Galligan, passing on a vote of 2-1. City Engineer Miller voted nay.
STREET CLOSING
Ms. Jean Ruhl appeared before the Board to request the closing of Green
Street in front of Haven House on June 1, 2002 from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. for
the 2002 Claysburg Fair. ChiefPavey has no problem with the closing. Ms.
Ruhl is also asking for donations and booths for the event. Councilperson
Waiz made the motion to grant the street closing as requested, seconded by
City Engineer Miller, passing unanimously.
PARKING ISSUE
Ms. Kelly Ann Mullen appeared before the Board with regard to a parking
problem at 130 West Court Avenue. She will be opening a business at the
location about the first of May. Following discussion, it appeared the
problem may be resolved before she is ready to open. Mayor Galligan asked
Ms. Mullen to call if she has a problem after she is moved in.
REQUEST FOR PEDDLER PERMIT
Ms. Marquette Percell appeared before the Board requesting a peddler
permit for her son. Following discussion, Councilperson Waiz made the
motion to approve the permit, seconded by City Engineer Miller, passing
unanimously.
CONDEMNATION RESOLUTIONS
City Attorney Anne Marie presented Resolution No. 02-R-18, A Resolution
Establishing List of Injuriously Affected Interests In Condemned Property
And Establishing Damages (Joyce); Resolution No. 02-R-19, A Resolution
Establishing List Of Injuriously Affected Interests In Condemned Property
And Establishing Damages (Gutman); Resolution No. 02-R-20, A
Resolution Establishing List Of Injuriously Affected Interests In Condemned
Property And Establishing Damages (Haag); and Resolution No. 02-R-21, A
Resolution Establishing List Of Injuriously Affected Interests In Condemned
Property And Establishing Damages (Franke) explaining each, saying April
29 is scheduled as a remonstrance hearing. City Engineer Miller made the
motion to pass Resolution No. 02-R-18, Resolution No. 02-R-19, Resolution
No. 02-R-20, and Resolution No. 02-R-21, seconded by Councilperson
Waiz, passing unanimously.
REQUEST FOR DUMPSTER
Ms. Nellie Knowland requested a dumpster for a cleanup in her
neighborhood. The street department will supply fliers which Ms.
Knowland will distribute. The dumpster will be provided the weekend of
April 27 on Fairview.
DRAINAGE
Councilperson Waiz inquired about a drainage problem on Bishop. Mayor
Galligan will meet with Sewer Inspector Mike Lanham on the problem.
STREET CLOSING
Director Ecker requested Blanchel Terrace from Utica Pike to the Y be
closed April 27, 2002 for a neighborhood landscape project. The request
was granted.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works
and Safety, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 A.M.
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