HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-1997Mayor Thomas R.
on call of the
Harold Lakeman,
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY MARCH 17, 1997
Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:3~ A.M.~ and
roll those members present were: Personnel Director
and Safety Director Anthony Harrod.
Also present were: Street Commissioner George Trembly, City Engineer
Bob Miller, Bulldlng Commissioner Bill Gavin, Clty Attorney Anne Marie
Sedwick, Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman, Police Chief Mike Pavey~
Fire Chief Mike Smith, Vehicle Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton,
Planning and Development Director Jim Urban, Animal Shelter Director
Jim Glllenwater, Parks Superintendent Rick Elliott, Wastewater
Treatment Plant Manager Kendall Coleman~ Wastewater Treatment Plant
Assistant Scott Timmerman~ Dock Master Ken Morris, and Deputy Clerk
Barbara Mollls.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
of March 15, 1997 as presented, seconded by Director Marrod, and
carried unanimously.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented,
seconded by Director Harrod and carried unanimously.
WET WEATHER WATER QUALITY STUDY
Mr. John Lyons representing ORSANCO distributed information and
reviewed each section. The purpose is to study water quality on large
rivers with regard to rainfall and they are looking for funding and
in-kind contributions. Manager Coleman has previously offered in kind
services. There followed a question and answer period.
REQUEST FOR ROADBLOCK
Mr. William Powell appeared before the Board to request permission to
hold roadblocks to raise money for AAU Basketball, at 8th and Wall and
Holman Lane and Jeff/Charlestown Pike on Saturday, March 22, 1997 from
9:~0 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Chief Pavey lndlc~ed this time period is open
and he has no objection. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve
the request as presented, seconded by Director Harrod, passing
unanimously.
STATE WASTEWATER REVOLVING LOAN (SRF) PROGRAM ~'
Mr. Jorge Lanz of Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz explained the State
Wastewater Revolving Loan (SRF) Program - Supplemental Wastewater
Assistance Fund (SWAP) - Grant (Conditional) for Facilities Planning
agreement. Following discussion, Director Lakeman made the motion to
approve the agreement, seconded by Director Harrod, passing
unanimously.
FACILITIES PLAN AGREEMENT
Mr. Jorge Lanz of Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz presented and explained the
Agreement Between The City Of Jeffersonvllle, Indiana And Jacobi,
Toombs And Lanz~ Inc. To Prepare A Facilities Plan. Director Harrod
made the motion to approve the agreement as presented, seconded by
Director Lakeman~ passing unanimously.
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BICYCLE RACE
Mr~ Scott She!ton of Win-Win Services, Inc., appeared before the Board
to request assistance in planning a bicycle race either as part of the
Steamboat Festival or on its own. He is asking for help in planning a
route, road closures; and business support. This would be a
self-contained race which could involve between 10~ and 2~0
participants. Director Lakeman noted he was involved in looking at
areas for such a race last year: Mayor Galligan pledged support with
all but the endorsements.
REQUEST TO VACATE PART OF A RIGHT OF WAY
Ms. Susan LeMay, Attorney representing Mr. Kempf~ appeared before the
Board asking for any concerns or objections for a petition to vacate
part of a right of way along VFW Boulevard between 7th and 9th
Streets. Attorney LeMay presented photographs and other supporting
documents for review. At the conclusion of all dlscussion~ the Board
indicated they have no objections. Attorney LeMay will present the
request to the Common Council.
REQUEST FOR HANDICAP PARKING
Ms. Alberta Long, 316 Wall Street, appeared before the Board to
request a handicap parking space. Chief Pavey will get with Ms. Long
to review the situation.
FLOODING PROBLEMS IN THE MEADOWS
Ms. Peggy Brooks~ 2508 Crums Lane, appeared before the Board relatlng
raw sewage and flooding problems in her neighborhood. She has made
repeated calls regarding blockage in the drainage ditch prior to the
"big rain". The flooding problems have intensified since the building
of a new subdivision near her° Mayor Gallign encouraged Mr. Brooks
and as many neighbors as possible to attend a Stormwater Management
meeting that will be held March 18. Mayor Galligan was in the Meadows
Subdivision the day of the "big rain" and is aware of the problems
that were experienced~ One of the problems is that many home have
sump pumps that empty into the sewer system. The sanitary sewers were
not designed to handle this water. Councilperson Peggy Wilder feels
there are problems in wet and dry weather with the drainage in this
area. Mayor Galligan said it will take a lot of money to correct the
problems as the system was poorly built. It will take a minimum of
$150,050~ and the City is looking into funding sources. Councilperson
Wilder explained this is one reason why she is in support of capturing
property tax money in annexed areas. Mayor Galligan said the drainage
in this area is the most absurd he has seen and Engineer Miller
agreed. Engineer Miller said this area has not been neglected since
he has been City Englneer~ stating work that has been done. There is
Just so much to do and only so much money. Councllperson Wilder
agreed with Engineer Miller saying the problems are massive.
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Inter City Road Claims
Ms. Donna Kammeyer, representing the Department of Redevelopment
presented two Inter City Road claims totaling $21~195.94 for approval.
Following explanations, Director Earrod made the motion to approve the
claims as presented, seconded by Director Lakeman, passing
unanimously.
BOND COUNSEL PROPOSAL
Attorney Sedwlck presented and explained a proposal from Barnes
Thornburg (James M. Gutting) to represent the City of Jeffersonvllle
as bond counsel for the proposed issuance of Sewage Works Revenue
Bonds of 1997. Following all discusslon~ Director Lakeman made the
motion to accept the proposal as presented, seconded by Dlrector
Lakeman, and carried unanimously.
AWARDING OF QUOTES
Following review of the quotes received for equipmentI Director
Lakeman made the motion to accept the quote from Hunt Tractor for a
backhoe in the amount of $46,298.00, seconded by Director Harrod,
passing unanimously. Director Lakeman made the motion to accept the
bid from Blatz Paint for a paint stripper in the amount of $21,675.00,
seconded by Director Harrod, passing unanimously. Invitation to quote
for a truck were sent to Jim O'Neil Ford, Carriage Ford, Coyle
Chevrolet, and Kentuckiana Truck Sales. As Kentuckiana Truck Sales
was the only one to respond, Director Lakeman made the motion to
accept the bid in the amount of $39,992.0~, seconded by Director
Harrod, passing unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public
Works and Safetyl Director Harrod made the motion to adjourn at 10:55
Lakeman, and cR~Trled u[~Tni2ous.,!26.
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