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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. ATTEST: