HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-07-1999MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
. JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1999
Mayor Galligan called the meeting 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 present were: Fire Chief Mike Smith, Street Commissioner Bobby Ervin, Building
Commissioner Larry Decker, Wastewater Treatment Plant Director Traylor, Parks
Superintendent Rick Elliott, Personnel Director Ellis, Police Chief Pavey , Animal Control
Officer Henderson, Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Ewton, Planning and Development Director
Jana Ecker, City Attorney Galligan, and Clerk Lynne Kempf.
Manager Goldman made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Engineer
Miller and carried unanimously.
RED CROSS EVENT
Phyllis Wilkins asked the Board to approve of parking 75 cars at the foot of Spring Street to the
Big Four Bridge on June 17th fi.om 6 to 8:30 p.m. for a Red Cross event. Engineer Miller made
the motion to approve parking the cars o Spring Street on June 17th fi.om 6-8:30 p.m., seconded
by Manager Goldman and carded unanimously.
639 MAIN STREET
Building Commissioner Decker reminded the Board of the action taken last week to tear off the
back portion of the house at 639 Main Street owned by Kevin Abrahamson and to fine him
$1,000 for failure to comply with the citation of 1-25-99. Mr. Abrahamson and his attorney
attended this meeting of June 7, 1999. City Attorney Galligan said said this problem has been
ongoing for 2 years. Mayor Galligan recommended giving Mr. Abrahamson 10 days to tear off
the rear of the house. If not, the rear of the house will be tom down on the 1 lth day by the City.
Bldg. Comm. Decker said definite dates bneed to be set for inspections with Mr. Abrahemson
present. Man. Goldman made the motion to approve giving Mr. Abrahamson until Thursday
morning June 19th to tear off the rear of the house, and require Mr. Abrahamson to appear before
the Board next Monday with a completion schedule on the rest of the house, seconded by
Engineer Miller and canied unanimously.
1102 SPORTSMAN DRIVE
Bldg. Comm. Decker said he has sent many letters to Pete Newsom about open storage and
cutting his grass at 1102 Sportsman Drive. Manager Goldman made the motion to have the City
clean up Mr. Newsom's property and cut the grass and bill him accordingly, seconded by
Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
19CENTER STREET
Bldg. Comm. Decker said he has given Calvin Hokes several opportunities to clean up the back
of his yard and wants to cite him for failure to maintain his property. Bldg. Comm. Decker would
like to give Mr. Hokes a chance to attend the next Board meeting on the citation.
AERATORS
Wastewater Treatment Plant Dir. Traylor requested the Board's approval to pay for replacement
of the oil in the aerators on the oxidation ditch. The cost for oil replacement is estimated at
$1968.00 plus shipping. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the oil replacement for
$1,968.00 plus shipping, seconded by Manager Goldman and carded unanimously.
VACTOR TRUCK HOSE
Wastewater Treatment Plant Dir. Traylor requested Board approval to pay for the replacement of
the jet hose and fittings on the Vaetor truck. The cost for replacement is estimated at $1,675.00
plus shipping. Manager Goldman made the motion to approve repairing the jet hose for
$1,675.00, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
JUNCTION BOXES
Wastewater Treatment Plant Director Traylor asked the Board to approve paying for a repair at
the 10th St. Lift Station. The repair needed is the addition of junction boxes for use on each
pump. City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the repair and replacement of junction
boxes for the 10th Street Lift Station, seconded by Manager Goldman and carried unanimously.
GIS MEETING
Planning and Zoning Director Ecker informed the department heads of the GIS meeting
schedules for June 8th at 10:30 a.m. on the 3rd floOr.
CLARIFICATION OF AMENDMENT
City Att. Galligan reminded the Board that on Aug.3, 1998 Andrew Williams contract was
amended to $16.42 per hour. She is asking the Board to ratify the amendment retroactive from
May 26, 1998. Manager Goldman made the motion to approve ratifying the amendment
retroactive from May 26, 1998, seconded by Engineer Miller and carded unanimously.
RE-HIRE
Manager Goldman made the motion to approve the police department rehiring Danny Rodden as
a patrolman with no seniority, but retaining his longevity pay and length of vacation based upon
his prior years of service (currently 20 years). Engineer Miller seconded the motion and it carded
unanimously.
JACKSON-JENNINGS
Vehicle Maintenance Foreman Ewton asked the Board to approve rescinding the fuel contract of
Jackson-Jermings because they are unable to fulfill the requirements needed. Makowsky Oil
Company will be awarded the contract. City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve
rescinding the contract of Jackson-Jennings and awarding a fuel contract to Makowsky Oil Co.,
seconded by Manager Goldman and carded unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety, Sewage
Office Manager Goldman made the motion to adjourn at 10:20 a.m., seconded by Engineer
Miller and carried unanimously.
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