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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-2002MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLICWORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA OCTOBER 21, 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 Chris Padgett, Animal Shelter Director Harry Wilder, Animal Shelter Office Manager Roy Gartelman, Wastewater Treatment Director Tim Crawford, Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike Dmry, Sewer Inspector Mike Lanham, Police Detective Bruce Wilkerson, Street Commissioner Marvin Grant, Fire Chief Mike Smith, Redevelopment Director Dustin White, Building Commissioner Bill Gavin, Personnel Director Cissy Ellis, 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 Conncilperson Waiz. Mayor Galligan asked if there was anyone on the payroll that had not gone through the PersonnelDirector, or that he does not know about? As there was no response, the motion passed unanimously. BID OPENING Mayor Galligan announced only one bid has been received for a riverfront barge. Councilperson Waiz suggested trying to get more bids by advertising in trade journals, etc. Mayor Galligan said the bid had to be opened. The bid was from Marine Builders, Inc. in the amount of $359,835. Engineer Miller made the motion to take the bid under advisement, seconded by Councilperson Waiz, and carried unanimously. STORM DRAINAGE VIOLATION Mr. Jeff Corbett has been in violation of Storm Drainage Control Ordinance No. 98-OR-36. Engineer Miller has asked Mr. Corbett time and time to keep the drainage area clean. Engineer Miller read aloud a portion of Ordinance No. 98-OR-36, saying the subdivision has not been accepted into the City. Mr. Corbett presented pictures saying there is not standing water. He also explained problems with the homeowners association. A new president of the association has been appointed. Inspector Lanham inspected the area in question this morning at 7:30 A.M. and found standing water and a need to clean the area. The homeowners association president was in attendance and questioned obligations of the association and the developer. Mayor Galligan said the problem is that it is not being maintained. Inspector Lanam will meet with Mr. Corbett to see what needs to be done. Mayor Galligan asked if there were any other comments. There was a concern for a dead tree voiced. REQUEST FOR SOLICITOR'S PERMIT Mr. Vernon Johnson, Dancar Enterprises Inc., Madison, Indiana appeared before the Board to request permission to solicit business for his product. Enginee~r Miller made the motion to approve the request, seconded by Councilperson Waiz, passing unanimously. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CLEAN PROPERTY Mr. Gary Mattingly, owner of property at 3625 Hamburg Pike, appeared before the Board to request an extension of time to clean his property as ordered. Mr. Mattingly said he does not have the money at this time for a dumpster. He is working on his property and is progressing. He needs a few more weeks and does not see the urgency. Mayor Galligan does not believe any "real" progress is being made. Commissioner Gavin saidthis has been going on, off and on, for several years. Mayor Galligan asked Commissioner Gavin to go by the property to see if it needs to be condemned. Mayor Galligan said he has been trying to let Mr. Mattingly do the work and it does not seem like Mr. Mattingly is cooperating. Following further discussion, Engineer Miller made the motion to give Mr. Mattingly 7 (seven) days from this date to clean up his property or the City will do it and put a lien on the property for the expense, seconded by Councilperson Waiz, passing unanimously. Mayor Galligan had to leave the meeting at 10:00 A.M. for a prior commitment. Director Ellis was appointed to the Board for the rest of the meeting. REQUEST FOR SOLICITOR'S PERMIT Mr. Tom Anderson appeared before the board to request a solicitor's permit to distribute flyers and talk about his business. He has been doing this for more than 20 years and has not had any complaints. Councilperson Waiz made the motion to approve the request, seconded by Director Ellis, passing unanimously. BEGGER'S NIGHT Detective Wilkerson appeared before the Board to request that Beggars' Night be set for October 31, 2002 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Councilperson Waiz made the motion to grant the request, second by Director Ellis, passing unanimously. REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING Engineer Miller requests the closing of Wall Street between Chestnut and Market for one day for new sewer installation for Wall Street Methodist Church. Councilperson Waiz made the motion to allow the request, second by Director Ellis, passing unanimously. The date for the closing will be determined by the weather. BRIDGEPOINT INDUSTRIAL PARK DEDICATION Engineer Miller made the recommendation to accept Bridgepoint Industrial Park into the City. Councilperson Waiz made the motion for the acceptance, second by Director Ellis, passing unanimously. PARKING COMPLAINT Fire Chief Smith informed the Board a wrecker has been parking on the street on Crestview and Frederick. The size of the wrecker makes it difficult to get a fire truck through. Also, the neighbors have been complaining of the operator revving the engine during the night. The police will check and report back to the Board. COURT AVENUE EXTENSION INSPECTION CONTRACT The contract with Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz for Court Avenue inspection was presented. Director Ellis made the motion to approve the contract, second by Engineer Miller, passing on a vote of 2-1. Councilperson Waiz voted against approval. COMMENTS Councilperson Waiz reported Brinley Hardy is pleased with what the City has done. They are still concerned about the drainage in the back and want to know when the City will finish. Director Wilder said there is reason to be pleased. There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety, the meeting was adj ourued at 10:15 A.M. ATTEST: CLE~A~URER