HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-13-1999MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 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, Police Chief Mike Pavey, Asst. Director of
Redevelopment David Duggins, Personnel Director Cissy Ellis, Safety Director Rodden, Street
Commissioner Grant,Wastewater Treatment Assistant Director Traylor, Parks Superintendent
Rick Elliott, Building Commissioner Larry Decker, Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Mike
Ewton, Planning and Development Director Jana Ecker, City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan, and
Clerk Lynne Kempf.
Sewage Office Manager Goldman made the motion to approve the payroll as presented,
seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
STREET SIGNS
Rev. Robert Holton of caivary Apostolic Church at 621 Mechanic Street requested a church
parking only sign in front of the church. Rev. Holton said a neighbor is leaving a vehicle parked
in front of the Church for long periods of time. After some discussion, Mayor Galligan said 2
hour parking signs can be put up. Chief Pavey will check the location and recommend a solution.
CITATION
Kevin Abrahamson was properly served on November 16, 1999 by certified mail with a citation
to appear concerning his property at 639 Main Street.Building Commissioner Decker said this is
an ongoing problem. Decker said Abrahamson hasn't done what he agreed to do. He agreed to do
numerous repairs to the house and provide a schedule of completion. Building Commissioner
Decker asked the Board to approve a schedule of target dates. George Meyer of 12 Linden Drive
appeared before the Board and said Mr. Abrahamson hasn't done any more work on the house.
He thinks it should be fixed up or torn down. Manager Goldman made the motion to adopt
requirements by the Building Commissioner with a missed date resulting in tearing down the
building, seconded by Engineer Miller and carded unanimously.
REED ENGINEERING
Building Commissioner Decker cited Reed Engineering and Jerry Bolt in regards tea Certificate
of Occupancy. Reed Engineering appeared before the Board but Jerry Bolt was unable to attend
due to a death in his family. Attorney Galligan said this would need to be continued until both
parties can be present. It is scheduled for 12-28-99.
LOAN FROM SEWER FUND
City Attorney Galligan asked the Board to adopt Resolution No. 99-R-16 approving a loan from
the Sewer Utility to the City for $250.000.00. The money will be paid back in January, 2000
with State Local Roads and Streets money. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve
borrowing $250.000.00 for the Local Roads and Streets Fund, seconded by Manager Goldman
and carded unanimously.
LANE TO BE ADDED
Engineer Miller said Indot will add a lane to 1-65. For approximately 60 days the southbound exit
at 10th Street will be closed. Engineer Miller said the City will need to work out a detour plan.
Indot will do all the signage.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety, City
Engineer Miller made the motion to adjourn at 11:00 a.m., seconded by Sewage Office Manager
Goldman and carried unanimously.
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