HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-29-1999MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSONVILLE. INDIANA MONDAY. MARCH 29. 1999
Mayor Galligan called the tneeting to order at 9:30 a.m., and on call of the roll those members
present were: City Engineer Bob Miller, and Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman.
Also presem were: Vehicle Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Wastewater Treatment Plant
Director Jim Traylor. Fire Chief Mike Smith. Street Commissioner Bobby Ervin. Animal Shelter
Control Officer William Henderson. Building Commissioner Larry Decker, Police Sargeant
Garry Pavey. Plan Director Jana Ecker, Safety Director John Palmer, Redevelopment Secretary
Donna Kammeyer. City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan, Police Chief Mike Pavey, and Clerk
Suzy Bass.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the minutes of March 22 1999 as presented,
seconded by Manager Goldman and carded unanimously.
Manager Goldman made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Engineer
Miller and carried unanimously.
TRAFFIC PROBLEMS
Council person Barbara Wilson appeared before the Board with complaints of motorists speeding
and running the stop sign on Perrin Lane. Chief Pavey said that he would step up patrol in the
area.
Council person Wilson also informed the Board of concerns from residents in Eastgate
Subdivision. They feel that when Meijers opens, there will be more traffic cutting through their
neighborhood. Council person Wilson asked that a counter be installed to check the traffic flow
now and then when Meijers opens. Engineer Miller said that he would take care of installing the
counter from Highway 62 to Eastgate.
INTER CITY ROAD CLAIM
Redevelopmem Secretary Donna Kammayer presented a claim for approval for Jacobi, Tombs
and Lanz in the amount of $833.56 for Phase ] The motion was made by Manager Goldman to
approve the request as presented seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
THUNDER ROAD CLOSURES
Sargeant Pavey appeared before the Board with a request of road closures for Friday April 16
and Saturday April 17. 1999 for Thunder (letter attached). He informed the Board that the
businesses in the area are pleased with the cooperation they are receiving from the City in
regards to parking for their customers. The motion was made by Engineer Miller to approve the
closures, seconded by Manager Goldman mad carried unanimously.
SQUAREDANCERS
Nellie Knowland informed all present that the Square Dance Club will be celebrating 43 yrs on
April 10, 1999 at Eastside Christian Church in Clarksville. She invited all to attend.
DOGPROBLEMS
Charlie White informed the Board that progress has been made in regards to the dog problems
on Louise St that was addressed at a previous meeting. He has received calls from residents
complaining of dogs barking all night. Mr. White inforn~ed the residents to call the police
because there is a noise and nuisance ordinance. Animal Control Officer Henderson informed
the Board that he tried to capture the dog for two hours this past weekend but the dog did not
leave the property. He will continue to watch for the dog. This dog has bitten more than once.
There being no ~rther business to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety, Manager
Goldman made the motion to adjourn at 9:56 AM seconded by City Engineer Miller and carried
unanimously.
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