HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-09-1998MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 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 Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman.
Also present were: Fire Chief Mike Smith, Police Chief Mike Pavey,Wastewater Treatment
Assistant Director Traylor, Parks Superintendent Rick Elliott, Building Commissioner Larry
Decker, Animal Shelter Asst. Manager Rick Broy, Street Commissioner Bobby Ervin,Vehicle
Maintenance Supervisor Mike Ewton, Planning and Development Director Jana Ecker, City
Attomey 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 carded unanimously.
· Sewage Office Manager Goldman made the motion to approve the minutes as presented,
seconded by City Engineer Miller and carded unanimously.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Sewage
Office Manager Goldman and carried unanimously.
PROPERTY APPRAISAL
City Attorney Galligan said that she spoke with Attorney Lang who is representing Mr. Harlow
on his condemnation and property appraisal on Middle Road. Attorney Galligan said she doesn't
have the second appraisal back yet. This item has been rescheduled for the November 19th Board
meeting.
FARMLAND, INC.
David Blankenbeker submitted a letter to Mayor Galligan in regards to the availability of sewers
for Farmland, Inc. City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve sewers for Farmland, Inc.
contingent upon any improvements needed, to be completed and paid for by the contractor,
seconded by Manager Goldman and carried unanimously.
TAP-IN FEE
City Attorney Galligan, on Gelsena Smith's behalf asked the Board to approve Ms. Smith's
tap-in fee on 5 years financing. Manager Goldman made the motion to approve the tap-in to be
paid over 5 years, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
INTER-CITY ROAD CLAIM
Redevelopment Secretary Kammeyer asked the Board to approve a claim to Butler, Fairman and
Seufert Inc for $700.00 on the Inter-City Road Bridge and Approach Intersections over 1-65.
Manager Goldman made the motion to approve the claim, seconded by Engineer Miller and
carried unanimously.
ELKE POINTE
Couneilperson Wilder spoke to the Board in regards to the ongoing drainage problems in Elke
Pointe. She appeared before the Board with homeowner Reed Potecha of 3604 SandDollar Dr.
She said the builder, Tony Shuler has failed to grade the subdivision properly but will take no
responsibility for the problems. Mr. Potecha is going to take legal action against Mr. Shuler and
would like a letter sent by the Board of Public Works asking that he take responsiblity for this
project. Manager Goldman made the motion to approve writing a letter to Mr. Shuler, seconded
by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety, City
Engineer Miller made the motion to adjourn at 10:10 a.m., seconded by Sewage Office Manager
Goldman and carded unanimously.
MAYOR
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