HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-1997MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEF~ERSONVILLE~ INDIANA
MONDAY APRIL 7,1997
In the absence of Mayor Thomas R. Galllgan, Planning and Development
Director Jim Urban chaired the meeting. The meeting was called to
order at 9:30 A.M., and on call of the roll those members present
were: Personnel Director Harold Lakeman and Safety Director Anthony
HaFrod.
Also present were: Street Commissioner George Trembly, City Engineer
Bob Miller, Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman, Planning and
Development Dlrector Jim Urban, Parks Superintendent Rick Elllott,
Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Kendall Coleman, Flre Chief Mike
Smith, Police Chief Mike Pavey; Animal Shelter Manager Rick Broy,
Wastewater Treatmemt Plant Assistant Scott Tlmmerman, Vehicle
Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton~ City Attorney Anne Marie Sedwlck~ and
Clerk Lynne Kempf.
Director Harrod made the motion to approve the minutes of March 17,
1997 and March 31, 1997t seconded by Director Lakeman and carried
unanimously.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented,
seconded by Director Harrod and carried unanimously.
Director Harrod made the motion to approve the claims as presented,
seconded by Director Lakeman, and carried unanimously.
RESIDENT PARKING SIGN
Police Chief Mike Pavey checked this location at 817 Fulton Street and
he sees no problem with this request. Director Harrod made the motion
to approve the resident parking sign, seconded by Director Lakeman and
carried unanimously.
MOBILE RESTAURANT
Pam Cotton of 424 E. Chestnut Street asked approval to get a
peddler's permit for a mobile restaurant. Director Harrod made the
motion to approve the peddler's permit, seconded by Director Lakeman
and carried unanimously.
PEDDLER'S PERMIT
Marvin Redd of 4510 Charlestown Pike asked for a peddler's permit to
sell hats door to door from 11-8 p.m. daily. Director Lakeman made
the motion to approve the peddler permit~ seconded by Director Harrod
and carried unanimously.
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CHANGE ORDE~
Nathan Grimes of Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz presented a Change Order for
the Dutch Lane/Hamburg Pike project for approval. City Engineer
Miller said he had some questions on this change order so Director
Harrod made the motion to table this until the next meeting, seconded
by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously.
ROADBLOCK
Mark Windley asked permission to have a roadblock at Young's Corner
and Ice Cream Wlllle's intersection on April 11, 12~ and 30~ It will
be from 4-7 p.m~ on Friday the llth, 10-2 p.m. on Saturday the 12th,
and from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday the 30th. Proceeds will go to AAU
Basketball~ Director Harrod made the motion to approve the roadblock,
seconded by Director Lakman and carried unanimously.
ROADBLOCK
Steve Ellis asked permission for a roadblock for a girls AAU
basketball team° The roadblock will be at 8th and Wall Street on
Saturday, April 12th from 10-2 p.m. Director Harrod made the motion
to approve the request, seconded by Director Lakeman and carried
unanimously.
CROSSWALK REQUEST
Ruene! Dorsey of the John Kenyon Eye Center requested a crosswalk to
Clark Memorial Hospital for safety reasons~ City Attorney Sedwick
said a crosswalk couldn't be placed in the middle of the block because
motorists would ignore it and safety would be more of a problem for
pedestrians. After much discussion, the Board said they could install
a warning sign for pedestrians crossing the street. Director Lakeman
made the motion to install a warning sign, seconded by Director Harrod
and carried unanimously.
CITATIONS FROM BUILDING COMMISSION
Attorney David Lewis representing Martha Peyton of 1525 Waverly Road
appeared with her in regard to her citation regarding her water
problem, open storage, and lack of gutters. City Engineer Miller said
he would take elevation shots this week but he believes the water
problem can be solved by filling the yard and installing a pipe. As
far as the open storage and lack of gutters, Director Lakeman made the
motion to give her 30 days to get gutters and clean up her yard,
seconded by Director Harrod and carried unanimously.
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ELKE POINTE DRAINAGE
Ronald Layman, a resident of Elke Polnte voiced continued concern
about the various drainage problems in Elke Pointe. He inquired about
the large pipe that has been put in and City Attorney Sedwick assured
him that the pipe would be boxed in. City Attorney Sedwick said she
would send builder Tony Shuler a letter to appear before the Board
concerning various problems there. Director Lakeman made the motion
to cite Tony Shuler in to the Board of Public Works~ seconded by
Director Harrod and carried unanimously.
SEWER BACK-UP CLAIM
City Attorney Sedwick spoke in regard to Francis Ballard's previous
sewer back-up claim. She stated that the previous policy on sewer
back-up claims has been changed. She said the claim for the Ballard's
would be paid in the amount of $485.88 under the old policy. Director
Rarrod made the motion to reimburse the Ballard's, seconded by
Director Lakeman and carried unanimously.
TAKE ROME VEHICLE POLICY
Police Chief Pavey presented a memorandum on the Take Home Vehicle
policy. Director Harrod made the motion to approve the policy as
presented~ seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously.
SEWER BACK-UP POLICY
Kendall Coleman stated that a new policy has been drawn up on Sewer
Maintenance and Back-Up. (copy attached) Two minor changes were made
by Kendall Coleman on page 2 of the policy. Director Lakeman made the
motion to approve the new policy and the changes~, seconded by
Director Harrod and carried unanimously.
SEWAGE LOAN TO CITY
The City requested to borrow money from the Sewer Department.
Following discussion regarding the amount~ it was agreed that
S500~00.00 or more would be needed. Director Harrod made the motion
to approve the loan to be paid back when the tax settlement comes ln~
seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously.
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AFLAC
Christine Johnson, representing AFLAC addressed the board, concerning
benefits of the Cafeteria Plan~
NORTH AMERICAN POLICE WORK DOG ASSOCIATION
Pollc~ Chief Pavey had a request from the Work Dog Association to hold
a road block at New Albany/Charlestown Road on April 25th between 3
and 7 p~m. Director Harrod made the motion to approve the roadblock,
seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public
Works and Safety, Director Harrod made the motion to adjourn at 10:5~
A~M., seconded by Director Lakeman and c~ied uQ~nimoJ~y.
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