HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-1999MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MONDAY, JULY 6, 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, Personnel Director
Ellis, Planning and Development Director Jana Ecker, Safety Director Palmer, Police Chief
Pavey, Animal Control Officer Henderson, City Attorney Galligan, and Clerk Lynne Kempf.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the minutes of 6-14-99 as presented, seconded by
Manager Goldman and carded unanimously.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Manager
Goldman and carried unanimously.
Manager Goldman made the motion to approve the sewage claims as presented, seconded by
Engineer Miller and carded unanimously.
WYANDOT
City Attorney Galligan said several meetings have been held with Wyandot, Inc. to work out the
details of a pre-treatment program. Wyandot has agreed to construct a pre-treatment facility at
their plant which will be a great help to the City. The agreement calls for Wyandot to design and
operate a pre-treatment system that meets the parameters outlined in the agreement. The
anticipated construction completion is set for June of 2000. Manager Goldman made the motion
to approve the contract with Wyandot and the City of Jeff to design, construct, and operate a
pre-treatment facility at Wyandot's plant, seconded by Engineer Miller and carded unanimously.
JEFF FEST
Planning and Development Director Ecker announced that Jeff Fest is set for July 31 st from 11-8
p.m. She asked the police to bring their Ident-A-Child trailer, the fire dept. to bring the trucks
and equipment, and the street commissioner to set up floodlights behind Carnegie Library.
BID-CRAWLER
City Attorney Galligan said that in review of the three Crawler bids received 6-28-99, only one
complied with the proper forms, which was Whayne Supply. Attorney Galligan recommended
that the Board accept the bid of Whayne Supply for $79,129.00. Engineer Miller made the
motion to approve Whayne Supply's bid, seconded by Manager Goldman and carded
unanimously.
QUOTES-LOW BOY
City Attorney Galligan said that three quotes were received for a Low Boy. Only two of the
quotes met the specifications. They were : APEX Trailer for $33,815.00, Chuck Mason
Equipment Sales for $39,900.00, and Whayne Supply which did not meet the specifications for
$32,543.00. Manager Goldman made the motion to approve the bid of APEX Trailer and Truck,
seconded by Engineer Miller and carded unanimously.
PARKING LOT NEXT TO EAGLES
City Attorney Galligan said that the parking lot next to the Eagles Club was assessed at
$4,700.00. The Eagles are interested in purchasing the lot. City Attorney Galligan has ordered an
appraisal as required.
City Attorney Galligan has also ordered an appraisal for the lot at 6th and Pearl Street which has
been vacated.
1026 E. MAPLE STREET
Mayor Galligan recommended a handicap parking sign at 1026 E. Maple Street. Manager
Goldman made the motion to approve the handicap sign, seconded by Engineer Miller and
carried unanimously.
3 WAY STOP REQUEST
City Engineer Miller said he received a letter of request for a three way stop at Charlestown Pike
and Hamburg Pike. He will call the lady and explain why that can't be done and the safety issues.
905 E. 7TH STREET
Mina Smith, the resident at 905 E. 7th Street told the Board that the alley that intersects with
Penn Street by her house needs the bushes cut. She said it is also very messy. Mayor Galligan
said this would be taken care of.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety, Engineer
Miller made the motion to adjoum at 9:50 a.m., seconded by Manager Goldman
and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
CL'ERK AND TRE~gUR~g//