HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-1998MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1998
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:50 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: Vehicle Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Fire Chief Mike Smith, Street
Commissioner Bobby Ervin, Building Commissioner Larry Decker,Police Chief Mike
Pavey,Wastewater Treatment Assistant Director Traylor, Parks Superintendent Rick Elliott,
Animal Shelter Asst. Manager Rick Broy, City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan, and Clerk Lynne
Kempf.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Sewage
Office Manager Goldman and carried unanimously.
Sewage Office Manager Goldman made the motion to approve the minutes as presented,
seconded by City Engineer Miller and carded unanimously.
SEWER BACKUP
Greg Biack, the attorney for George and Stephanie Barber who live at 1204 Redwood Court are
requesting reimbursement for damages caused when their basement flooded. Mrs. Barber said
her homeowners insurance doesn't cover sewer damages. Her damages amount to approximately
$7,800. Mayor Galligan said she should have called the sewer dept. as soon as the water was
discovered. City Attorney Galligan said she will look at the updated report fi.om EMC and
Mayor Galligan said this matter will be taken under advisement.
EASEMENT CITATION
Betty Perry of 1112 Spruce Drive appeared before the Board with concerns about the letters she
receives whenever we get a substantial rain and water backs up in her back yard. Supposedly the
easement is overgrown and contributes to the problem. Mayor Galligan said work is being done
to alleviate these problems and he will be out to look at it.
CITATIONS
Building Commissioner Decker said as a matter of record that Mr. Jones who owns the property
at 713 E. Maple Street has complied with the list of repairs that Building Commissioner Decker
required him to do.
727 E. MAPLE STREET
Building Commissioner Decker said he cited William L. Allen III and Jude Welsh for various,
numerous violations at 727 E. Maple Street on August 19th. Mr. Allen owns the house and Mr.
Welsh is buying it on contract from Mr. Allen and plans to do the necessary repairs to the house.
Bldg. Commissioner Decker said the foundation is decaying, the walls have settled, and it is
uninhabitable at this time. He thinks it should be tom down. Mr. Allen told the Board that
according to a civil engineer's report, the foundation is safe. Bldg. Commissioner Decker said he
has never received the engineer's report. Mr. Allen then produced a signed report. Fire Chief
Smith, who lives in the neighborhood of this house said it has been spot repaired and is a fire
hazard. Mr. Allen and Mr. Welsh don't want the house tom down. Mr. Welch wants to make all
the required and necessary repairs out of his own pocket but the Mayor is concerned whether all
the repairs will ever be finished. Attorney Galligan told Mr. Welsh that a legitimate address and
phone number would be needed from him for furore registered letters and if he cannot be
contacted, he will be considered vacated from the Maple Street address, and to have no further
interest in it. After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Galligan told Mr. Welsh to work out the
prescribed method of repairs with Building Commissioner Decker.
INDUSTRIAL NIGHTMARE
Michael Cruz asked that the Police Dept. enforce the "no parking" and "handicapped parking"
signs again this year as they have in the past. Mayor Galligan said this would be no problem.
OHIO VALLEY BLIND ASSOCIATION
Suzarme Brumleve with the Ohio Valley Blind Association said they are again having their fund
raiser and would like permission to make calls in Jeff. Sew. Office Manager Goldman made the
motion to approve this request, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
RONALD LONG
Mr. Long asked the Board's permission to sell pumpkins at 10th and Spring at the fireworks
store. The Board said he needed no approval to be on private property.
DIGESTOR BLOWER
Wastewater Treatmt. Plant Asst. Director Traylor requested the Board's approval to pay for the
repairs to Digestor Blower #1 at an estimated cost of $3,527.94. City Engineer Miller made the
motion to approve the repairs, seconded by Sew. Office Manager Goldman and carded
unanimously.