HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-1998August 10, 1998
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1998
Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman, sitting in for 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 Fire Chief Mike Smith.
Also present were: Vehicle Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Wastewater Treatment Plant
Representative Kevin Wright, Street Commissioner Bobby Ervin, Animal Shelter Manager Rick
Broy, Building Commissioner Larry Decker, Parks Director Rick Elliott, Police Chief Mike
Pavey and Clerk Suzy Bass.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the minutes of August 3, 1998, as presented,
seconded by Chief Smith and carried unanimously.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Chief Smith
and carried unanimously.
Engineer Miller made the motiOn to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Chief Smith
and passed unanimously.
SEWER BID AWARDED FOR LOMA VISTA
John Tombs, of Jacobi, Tombs, and Lanz, informed the Board that he feels the bid received fi.om
Mitchell and Stark for the sewer work on Loma Vista, should be accepted by the Board. He feels
the City probably would not benefit by rebidding. The motion was made by Engineer Miller to
accept the bid fi.om Mitchell and Stark for $417,596.17, seconded by Chief Smith and carded
unanimously. The work should start August 20, 1998 and take 4 - 5 months to complete.
ORSANCO WATERSTUDY
John McManus, from ORSANCO, appeared before the Board concerning the Ohio River Wet
Weather study. He explained that a model has been made to help cities along the Ohio River
with the Wet Weather Study. After his presentation, see attached documents, Mr. McManus,
asked the City if they will be willing to donate $5,000.00 that they comitted last year. The
motion was made by Engineer Miller to table any action until the Board can review the request
with the City Attorney and the Mayor, seconded by Chief Smith and carded unanimously.
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REQUEST FOR SEWER TAP IN
Dan Christensen, appeared before the Board to request a Y tap on at his property. He is opening
a business on his property. He now has a 6" sewer and wants to put a Y tap in to connect his
business. Engineer Miller informed Mr. Christensen that there is a City Ordinance which states
that all businesses have to been on a 6" line alone. Therefore, the motion was made by Engineer
Miller to deny the request for a Y tap in seconded by Chief Smith and carded unanimously.
REQUEST FOR NO PARKING SIGN
Douglas Blunk, 321 Penn St, appeared before the Board to request a No Parking sign be erected
in front of his home at the comer of Chestnut and Penn. Motorists are parking up to the comer
and in front of the fire hydrant. He feels this is causing a dangerous situation. Chief Pavey and
Commissioner Ervin will check out this location and report back to the Board at the next
meeting.
COMPLAINT AT 308 MECHANIC
John Montgomery, 328 Mechanic, appeared before the Board to complain about a possible
towing business being mn at 308 Mechanic. There is always at least one, if not two, wreckers
parked in front of this residence. They are loud and they obstruct the view for the other
residents. Commissioner Decker told the Board that he has talked to Mr. Montgomery and
reviewed the tape that Mr. Montgomery took. He also talked to the property owner who told him
that he is on call 24 hours a day and brings home the wrecker to make after hours runs. The
name of the Company is on the track and so is a Sellersburg phone number. Commissioner
Decker said that he can not say that there is a business being mn out of this home. He feels it
may be a police matter concerning the noise and size of the vehicle parked in the street. Chief
Pavey said that he will look into this and report back his findings at the next meeting.
STREET CLOSURES FOR STEAMBOAT DAYS
Jack Alexander, from the Steamboat Days Committee, appeared before the Board to request
street closures for the Steamboat Days Sept 11 -14, 1998. A list of all street closures and dates
are attached. The motion was made by Engineer Miller to approve the closings, seconded by
Chief Smith and carded unanimously.
Mr. Alexander also informed the Board that there will be a meeting on August 20, 1998 at 7:30
PM at the Jaycees Bldg to finalize festival plans. He asked all departments involved to please
send a representative to the meeting.
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REQUEST FOR SCAFFOLD 1N ROAD
Engineer Miller informed the Board that Koetter Const. will be setting up scaffold out in the road
about 6 ft for work being done at Pfau Chemical. The work will start in the next day and last for
about two weeks. The motion was made by Engineer Miller to approve this request, seconded by
Chief Smith and carried unanimously.
REQUEST TO REDUCE DAILY ANALYSIS
Kevin Wright, EMC, appeared before the Board with a written request from Wyandot to reduce
performing daily analysis for BOD and TOS to twice per week. After discussion, the motion was
made by Engineer Miller to deny the request seconded by Chief Smith and carded unanimously.
Kevin Wright also informed the Board that each year the IWPCA does safety inspections ail
through the state. This year Jeffersonville won this award.
IWR SPILL
Representative Wright told the Board that this past weekend there was another spill at IWR.
They are in the process of having it cleaned up. There have also been many complaints of odor
at the plant. He will talk to the Mayor and City Attorney to see what can be done about all of the
complaints.
ESTABLISHING FEES FOR POLICE REPORTS
Manager Goldman informed the Board that Attorney Galligan has an amendment to Ordinance
96-OR-62 to present to the Common Council to establish fees for permits, police reports, etc.
Chief Pavey said that the current ordinance does not establish fees for photographs associated
with accidents and crime scenes. He said he is asking for a rate of $1.00 per print. This will
cover the cost of the film, developing, and the cost associated with handling by the evidence
technician. The motion was made by Engineer Miller to table this request until the next meeting,
seconded by Chief Smith and carried unanimously.
POLICE OFFICER HIRED
Chief Pavey recommended hiring Todd Hollis effective 8-10-98 as our newest police officer.
He has passed all the required tests. Chief Pavey said he feels Mr. Hollis will be an excellent
addition to the department. The motion was made by Engineer Miller to approve the hiring
seconded by Chief Smith and passed unanimously.
AIDS WALK
Chief Pavey informed the Board that he received a request from Kevin Marsh to close this side
of the Clark Memorial Bridge on Sept. 27, 1998 from 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM for the 7th annual
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AIDS Walk. Louisville has already approved closing their side of the bridge. The motion was
made by Engineer Miller to close the bridge, seconded by Chief Smith and passed unanimously.
DEDICATION OF SELLMER PARK
Director Elliott informed those present that Northaven Park will be dedicated as Connie Sellmer
Park on Aug 15, 1998 at 10:00 AM
FIRE TRAINING SCHOOL
Chief Smith informed the Board that the IN State Fire School will be training Sunday August 16,
1998. They will be burning a house on Hwy 62 east of the River City Park entrance.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the motion was made by Engineer
Miller to adjourn at 10:30 AM.
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