HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-21-1999MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MONDAY, JUNE 21, 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, Animal Control Officer Henderson,
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Ewton, Ordinance Enforcement Officer Monihon, Safety
Director John Palmer, Planning and Development Director Jana Ecker, City Attorney Galligan,
and Clerk Lynne Kempf.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Manager
Goldman and canied unanimously.
UTICA-SELLERSBURG ROAD
City Attorney Galligan asked the Board to pass a Resolution confirming Resolutions Nos.
99-R-4,5,6,7, and 8 condemning right-of-way along Utica-Sellersburg Road. She said the fight of
way is to be condenmed for the extension of sewers and widening of Utica-Sellersburg Road.
Appraisals are being obtained to allow the Board to assess damages for each parcel as required
by IC 32-11-1.5-5. One of the property owners, Joan Robertson (daughter of the late Hollis
McLeland), voiced concerns about the amount of property to be taken. Mayor Galligan said that
30 ft. is to be taken on her side of the road. Jean Kendall, another property owner said she
objects to her property being taken. Sonja Jackson, representing herself and her brother, Joe .
Jackson, said they also object to their property being taken, they got no notification of the
condemnation and they think this hasn't been handled properly. She also wants to know how
much of her 30 feet will be paved for the roadway. Mayor Galligan told her that in the immediate
future, only part of the 30 feet will be paved, but some years in the future Utica-Sellersburg Road
will be five lanes and the entire 30 feet will be needed. After discussion, Engineer Miller made
the motion to approve Resolution 99-R-11 confirming the taking of right of way along
Utica-Sellersburg Road, seconded by Manager Goldman and carded unanimously.
SPRING STREET LIGHTS
Redevelopment Consultant Kathy Haller received quotes for street lights. E&H Lighting had a
quote of $48,825.00 for 45 lights, Graybar Electric had a quote of $49,365.00 for 45 lights. Rueff
Lighting turned their quote in after the deadline. Manager Goldman made the motion to accept
the quote from E&H Lighting in the amount of $48,825.00, seconded by Engineer Miller and
carried unanimously.
1102 SPORTSMAN DRIVE
Street Commissioner Ervin said that it will take approximately $3,000.00 to clean up the back
yard of Mr. Newsom at 1102 Sportsman Drive. Mayor Galligan told Building Commissioner
Decker to cite Mr. Newsom into the Board of Public Works.
2100 COOPERS LANE
Planning and Zoning Director Ecker said she received a complaint on February 23 about the
property of Billy Carver at 2100 Coopers Lane. She said he has junk cars sitting in his yard
which are not hidden in any way. Mr. Carver and Director Ecker have agreed that Mr. Carver is
to put up a wooden privacy fence with no more than 15 cars and he is to re-grade and re-gravel
the area. He is to clean up the auto parts also. City Engineer Miller made the motion to give Mr.
Carver 30 days to finish the fence, re-grade and re-gravel, and clean up all auto parts as stated in
the March 23rd letter sent to him, seconded by Manager Goldman and carded unanimously.
505/507 E. MARKET STREET
Building Commissioner Decker cited Ms. Dixon of 505-507 E. Market Street for complaints
from neighbors of foul odors coming from the house caused by numerous pets. Ms.Dixon said
she wants to clean out the house but because of recent money problems she couldn't afford to
rent a dumpster. After discussion, Manager Goldman made the motion to give Ms. Dixon 60
days to clean up the house, permission to have a dumpster on the street as long as it doesn't cause
an odor problem, and she is to contact Building Commissioner Decker on or before August 21st
to allow a visual inspection inside the house, seconded by Engineer Miller and carded
unanimously.
TENTH ST. LIFT STATION
Wastewater Treatment Plant Dir. Traylor has obtained a quote from Henry P. Thompson Co. of
$15,410.00 to purchase 12 inch connectors for the Tenth St. Lift Station. Engineer Miller made
the motion to approve purchasing the connectors for $15,410.00 to come out of repair and
replacement funding, seconded by Manager Goldman and carded unanimously.
QUOTES
City Attorney Galligan said two quotes have been received for the drilling and establishment of
three wells. Reynolds, Inc. gave a quote of $65,467.00 and Layne Christensen Co. gave a quote
of $41,772.00. Manager Goldman made the motion to approve the quote of Layne Christensen
for $41,772.00, seconded by Engineer Miller and carded unan'unously.
CHEROKEE TERRACE SEWER DESIGN
City Attomey Galligan recommended that the Board accept the agreements from SIECO, Inc. for
the design of sewers in Cherokee Terrace. Manager Goldman made the motion to approve the
agreements with SIECO to design the Cherokee Terrace sewers, seconded by Engineer Miller
and carried unanimously.
ANIMAL SHELTER SPACE RENTAL
City Attorney Galligan said she received a request by someone who wants to rent space at the
Animal Shelter location for a billboard. She said that in order to do this we have to receive 2
appraisals. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve getting appraisals for a billboard at the
Animal Shelter, seconded by Manager Goldman and carried unanimously.
LOAN
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the Sewer Dept. lending the City $350,000.00,
seconded by Manager Goldman 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 11:30 a.m., seconded by Engineer
Miller and carded unanimously.
MAYOR
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