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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-06-1998MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1998 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 Planning and Development Direstor Jim Urban. Also present were: Street Commisssioner Bobby Ervin, Vehicle Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman, Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Director Scott Timmerman, Animal Shelter Manager Rick Broy,Fire Chief Mike Smith, Building Commissioner Larry Decker, Police Detective Jack Fleeman, City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan and Clerk Lynne Kempf. Director Urban made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by City Engineer Miller and carried unanimously. City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously. City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Director Urban and carded unanimously. HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGES Grant Oakes, a lifelong resident of Jeffersonville spoke to the Board about having carriage rides on Riverside Drive. He would like to have a designated boarding area. The rides would be $5.00 per person for 20 minutes each. He said adequate insurance will be obtained. He would also like to have a stable for the homes in the downtown area. The rides would be on Saturday evenings from 6-12 p.m. City Attorney Galligan said she would need to check with Indianapolis on the rules and regulations and that Mr. Oakes should talk with Buckheads and Kingfish about this idea before proceeding further. RESIDENT PARKING Sue Jenkins requested approval for 2 resident parking signs at 714 E. Maple Street. Mayor Galligan asked the police department to check out this location and report back to the Board. CENTER STREET Lena Williams, a resident on Center Street along with 4 neighbors came before the Board with concerns about the condition of Center Street and when it will be completed. Mayor Galligan assured them that it should be in good shape by June. CENTRAL ALARM LEASE City Attorney Galligan told the Board that Central Alarm is requesting a 99 year lease for $1.00 per year. Director Urban made the motion to approve the lease, seconded by City Engineer Miller and carded unanimously. RUST ENGINEERING SERVICE City Attorney Galligan said Rust Engineering has submitted an amendment to their professional services agreement. She said they need to raise their pre-treatment part of the Ordinance from $6,900.00 to 16,900.00. City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve Amendment #1, seconded by Director Urban and canied unanimously. THUNDER-ROAD CLOSURES Police Officer Garry Pavey requested approval of road closures for Thunder Over Louisville. (list attached) Director Urban made the motion to approve the road closures, seconded by City Engineer Miller and carded unanimously. CHILDREN PLAYiNG SIGNS Director Urban said a request was made for "Children Playing" signs on Sharon Drive because motorists are driving so fast on that street. Mayor Galligan said police need to be running radar there. He also had a complaint about someone selling ice cream on heavy traffic areas and children are running out into the streets. Detective Fleeman said all these concerns would be checked into. SIDEWALK CLOSING Director Urban made the motion to close the sidewalk at Spring and Maple Street for a lot to be dug out, seconded by City Engineer Miller and carded unanimously. BOY SCOUTS Director Urban made the motiOn to have 2 troops of Boy Scouts again park cars at the Piggyback lot on the day of Thunder, seconded by CitY Engineer Miller and carded unanimously. 4 WAY STOP Detective Fleeman reported for Police Chief Pavey that a 4oway stop is not needed at 7th and Ohio Avenue. There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety, Director Urban made the motion to adjourn at 10:20 a.m., seconded by City Engineer Miller and carded unanimously. ATTEST: CLERK AND TREASURER Mayor Tom Galligan .... ' Jeffersonville Board of Public Works Mayor Galligan, In codrdination with the Kentucky Derby Festival and "Thunder Over Louisvzlle , the following streets are requested closed. On Friday, April 17, 1998 at 6:00 pm. ~1 The Clark Memorial Bridge and U.S.31 from the State Road 62/U.S.31 split ~ ~2 Riverside Drive from Clark Street West te the ~ity Limits. ~3 100 Block of Spring Street (South of Floodwall) 04 100 Block of W.Riverside Drive On Saturday, April 18, 1998 at 7:00 am. Mi The Market Street exit ramp from 1-65 South (Exit 0) #2 Riverside Drive from Jeffboat West to the City Limits. ~3 Market Street from Mulberry St West to the City Limits. 04 Southern Indiana Avenue from W.Court Ave Seuthlto Riverside Drive. ~5 Missouri Avenue from Clark Blvd South to Market Street. ~6 The River bank area from Jeffboat West to Kenhedy Bridge. ~7 Riv~rPointe Plaza from Market St South te Rive'rside Drive. ~8 The Alleys on the North and South side ef thel floodwall from Mulberry Street West to the City Limits br end ef a~ley ~9 The Alley on the South side of floodwall from Jeffboat West to Mulberry Street. All of the above mentioned residential streets will be open to residents and their personal vehicles until 5:00~'~m with the exception Of Riverside Drive. Streets will be redpended at the discretion of the Chief of Police, depending~ upon traffic congestion~and the safety of pedestrians in the ar~a. Ail streets are projedted to be opened by 1 ht. The Court Avenue exit ramp from{I-65 North is requested te be closed 9t approximately 4:00 traffic on 1-65 at this location becomes a safety ~ necessitates being closed earli~P, the decmsmon wmll be ~ the discretion of the Chief of P01ice. ~'~ ~ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The f~llowing streets are requested to be considered "No Parking Zones" on Saturday, April 18, 1998 from 7:00 am until 12:00 midnight. ~1 Riverside Drive from Jeffboat West to the City Limits. ~2 Market Street from Mulberry St West to the City Limits. 83 Southern Indiana Avenue from Riverside Dr North to West Court Ave. 8~ Missouri Avenue from Market St North to Clark Blvd. ~5 RiverPointe Plaza from Market St South to Riverside Drive. #6 The River bank area from Jeffboat West to Kenhedy Bridge. #7 The City Parking lot between Market Street and Riverside Drive under the Kennedy Bridge. 88 The City Parking lot located on the South side Df Riverside Drive next to the Kennedy Bridge. As in the past events such as this, we are requesting that no alcoholic beverages be allowed on city property. This would include city streets, city owned parking lots and the river bank area located in the "Event Area". Also, we are requesting that no animals be brought into the "Event Area" or allowed on city property with the exception being for medical reasons. In addition, we are requesting that no Recreational Vehicles be allowed to park in the event area and that there will be no open flames, tents, portable buildings, skateboards or bicycles allowed. Also, we are requesting'that no Golf carts other than those used by Police, EMS and the Derby Festival Committee be allowed in the "Event Area". We feel that these restrictions are in the best interest of the public and are for the ~ro~ec~zon and safety of all persons attending. Sincerely, ,,%.__ .... / Michael Pavey Chief Df Pc lice AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Mayor Tom Galligan 'Jeffersonvilte Board of Public Works Mayor Galligan, In coordination with the Kentucky Derby Festival and "Thunder Over Louisville", the following streets are requested closed. On Friday, April 17, 1998 at 6:00 pm. #1 The Clark Memorial Bridge and U.S.31 from the State Road 62/U.S.31 split #2 Riverside Drive from Clark Street West to the City Limits. #3 100 Block of Spring Street (South of Floodwall) #4 100 Block of W.Riverside Drive ~ On Saturday, April 18, 1998 at 7:00 am. #1 The Market Street exit ramp from 1-65 South (Exit 0) #2 Riverside Drive from Jeffboat West to the City Limits. ~3 Market Street from Mulberry St West to the City Limits. #4 Southern Indiana Avenue from W.Court Ave South to Riverside Drive. #5 Missouri Avenue from Clark Blvd South to Market Street. #6 The River bank area from Jeffboat West to Kennedy Bridge. #7 RiverPointe Plaza from Market St South to Riverside Drive. ~8 The Alleys on the North and South side of the floodwall from Mulberry Street West to the City Lfmits or end of alley #9 The Alley on the South side of floodwall from Jeffboat West to Mulberry Street. All of the above mentioned residential streets will be open to residents and their personal vehicles until 5:00 pm with the exception of Riverside Drive. Streets will be reopended at the discretion of the Chief of Police, depending upon traffic congestion and the safety of pedestrians in the area. All streets are projected to be opened by 12:00 midnight. The Court Avenue exit ramp from 1-65 North ~s requested to be closed at approximately 4:00 pm. If traffic on 1-65 at this location becomes a safety problem and necessitates being closed earlier, the decision will be made at the discretion of the Chief of Police. AN EQUAL OPPORtUNiTY EMPLOYER The following streets are requested to be considered "No Parking Zones" on Saturday, April 18, 1998 from 7:00 am until 12:00 midnight. ~1 Riverside Drive from Jeffboat West to the City Limits. #2 Market Street from Mulberry St West to the City Limits. #3 Southern Indiana Avenue from Riverside Dr North to West Court Ave. #4 Missouri Avenue from Market St North to Clark Blvd. #5 RiverPointe Plaza from Market St South to Riverside Drive. #6 The River bank area from Jeffboat West to Kennedy Bridge. #7 The City Parking lot between Market Street and Riverside Drive under the Kennedy Bridge. #8 The City Parking lot located on the South side of Riverside Drive next to the Kennedy Bridge. As in the past events such as this, we are requesting that no alcoholic beverages be allowed on city property. This would include city streets, city owned parking lots and the river bank area located in the "Event Area". Also, we are requesting that no animals be brought into the "Event Area" or allowed on city property with the exception being for medical reasons. In addition, we are requesting that no Recreational Vehicles be allowed to park in the event area and that there will be no open flames, tents, portable buildings, skateboards or bicycles allowed. Also, we are requesting that no Golf carts other than those used by Police, EMS and the Derby Festival Committee be allowed in the "Event Area". We feel that these restrictions are in the best interest of the public and are for the protection and safety of all persons attending. Sincerely, Michael Pavey Chief of Police AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER