HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-08-1999MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1999
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to Order at 9:30 a.m., and on call of the roll those members
present were: Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman and City Engineer Bob Miller.
Also present were: Fire Chief Mike Smith, Building Commissioner Larry Decker, Pla~ing and
Development Director Jana Ecker, Personnel Director Ellis, Officer Rodden, Vehicle
Maintenance Supervisor Ewton, Animal Control Officer Henderson, Wastewater Treatment Plant
Director Traylor, Assistant Director of Redevelopment Dnggins, City Attorney Galligan, and
Clerk Lynne Mayfield.
Manager Goldman made the motion to approve the the minutes of 11-1-99 as presented,
secOnded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Manager
Goldman and carded unanimously.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Manager
Gold man and carded unanimously.
CARR CIRCLE BID
John Toombs of Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz said that Comell Harbison was the low bidder on the
Carr Circle job and recommends approval of them. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve
Comell Harbison to do the Can' Circle job for $141,094.57, seconded by Manager Goldman and
carded unanimously.
913 N. LARKSPUR DRIVE
Janice Sinkhom came before the Board to request that the property next door to her be deeded to
her. She said she has maintained the property for 39 years. The city has vacated the property.
Attorney Galligan told her the property would have to be appraised and that Ms. Sinkhorn will
need to pay the appraised value.
RESIDENT PARKING
Catherine Owens requested a resident only parking sign at 211 W. Maple Street. Manager
Goldman made the motion to approve the resident only parking sign and waive the fee, seconded
by Engineer Miller and carded unanimously.
BRIDGEPORT
Attorney Galligan said we have received a request to accept the dedication of the Bridgeport
Business Center rights of way. In addition, we have also received a letter of credit from
Community Bank in the amount of $21,320.00 to cover the finish cost of asphalt the contractor
will apply next year. She asked the Board to vote to accept the dedication of the rights of way
and the letter of credit in the amount of $21,320.00. Manager Goldman made the motion to
approve the rights of way dedication and the letter of credit, seconded by Engineer Miller and
carried unanimously.
SEWER BACKUP CLAIM
Attorney Galligan said that Doris Hoffman of Dove Drive appeared before the Board some time
ago asking for reimbursement for sewer backup damage to her carpet. Ms. Hoffrnan has
submitted a claim in the amount of $1,265.00 to replace her carpet. Manager Goldman made the
motion to approve paying the $1,265.00 claim, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried
unanimously.
923 E. COURT AVENUE-Warning
Building Commissioner Decker told the Board that on September 23, 1998 a letter of violation
was sent to Mr. Woodruff who owns the property at 923 E. Court Avenue. The house is vacant
and animals were going in and out of it. On October 14, 1998, Mr. Decker met with Mr.
Woodruff and a verbal committment was made to finish the outside in 3 months. He was given 6
months to finish the renovation, fix the water problem, and clean up debris. An unsafe building
letter was sent on September 25, 1999 for a new complaint. On October 21, Mr. Decker met with
Mr. Mull (representative) to discuss what must be done. As of November 4, 1999 Mr. Woodruff
had done a lot of work. As a matter of record, Mr. Decker told Mr. Woodruff that the outside
renovation needs to be finished along with completion of inside by June 11, 2000 or be fined
$500.00 for missing any date with $100.00 per day until in compliance.
505/507 E. MARKET ST.
Building Commissioner Decker told the Board the nUmber of cats and the smell of their waste
has been going on for at least 2 years and cited Rebecca Dickson to appear before the Board
today. As of now, Mr. Eichenberger, who also occupies the premises, has stripped the inside and
removed most items and many cats although it is still unacceptable. Building Commissioner
Decker recommends that no one occupy the building until a C of O is issued, 15 days are allowed
to get rid of the approximately 20 remaining cats or the animal shelter will collect them. He has
30 days to get the smell completely under control and 6 months to have all necessary repairs
completed to the outside and inside of the property in compliance with code 150.105 or they
shall be fined $1,000 with the city starting legal action to remove the building. Ms. Dickson and
Mr. Eichenberger agree to comply with Mr. Decker's recommendations. Manager Goldman
made the motion to approve the Building Commissioner's recommendations, seconded by
Engineer Miller and carded unanimously.
229 PEARL STREET
Engineer Miller said the resident at 229 Pearl Street doesn't have the funds to pay for the resident
only parking sign. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the resident only parking sign
and waive the fee, seconded by Manager Goldman and carried unanimously.
CLAIM
Manager Goldman made the motion to award the mini-excavator quote for $43,490.00 to
Competition Equipment, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
THOMPSON LANE SEWER PROJECT
John Toombs told the Board that the Thompson Lane Sewer Project is to be re-bid. He said the
contracts for inspection on Utica-Sellersburg Road and the inspection of Carr Circle need to be
extended. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve extending the inspection contracts on
Utica-Sellersburg Road and Can' Circle and to re-bid Thompson Lane, seconded by Manager
Goldman and carried unanimously.
SPORTSMAN DRIVE
Engineer Miller said he received a complaint from a resident on Sportsman Drive in regards to a
letter the resident received about the Driveway/Curb Modification. City Attorney Oalligan said
she would draft a letter stating the correct information about the Driveway/Curb Modifications.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety, Engineer
Miller made the motion to adjourn at 10:10 a.m., seconded by Manager Goldman and carried
unanimously.
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