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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-1997MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF TH~ CITY OF JEFFERsoNVILL~ INDIANA MONDAY APRIL 28,1997 Mayor Thomas R. Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:3~ A.M., and on call of the roll those members present were: Planning and Development Director Jim Urban filling in for Director Lakeman, and Safety Director Anthony Harrod. Also present were: Street Commissioner George Trembly, City Engineer Bob Miller, City Attorney Anne Marie Sedwick, Sewage Off~ce Manager Bob Goldman, Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Manager Scott Timmerman, Vehicle Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Animal ',~helter Office Manager Rick Broy,Assistant Police Captain Dan Rodden~L Fire Chief Mike Smith, Building Commissioner Bill Gavin, Planning~. and Development Director Jim Urban, and Clerk Lynne Kempf~ '~ Planning and Development Director Jim Urban made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented, seconded by Director Harrod and carried unanimously. Director Harrod made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Planning and Development Director Jim Urban and carried %~nanlmousty. HANDICAPPED PARKING Police Captain Rodden recommended approval for handicapped parking at 950 E. Maple Street~ Director Harrod made the motion to approve the handicapped parking sign, seconded by Planning and Development Director Urban and carried unanimously. ALLEY City Attorney Sedwick said she talked to Jean Marie Steele and they are trying to work something out in regards to beside Ms. Steele's residence on Market Street. by phone the alley ROADBLOCK Doranne Rasdon asked permission to hold a roadblock Friday and Saturday, May 2nd and May 3rd at Ice Cream Willie's intersection. Proceeds will go to the Jeff High Theatre Department. Mayor Gall!gan said the city would be giving a donation. Director Harrod made the motion to approve the roadblock, seconded by Planning and Development Director Urban, and carried unanimously. PAGE 2 APRIL 28, 1997 DRAINAGE AND SEWER PROBLEM Phyllis Loweof 1527 Lyndale Drive spoke in regards to her sewer and drainage problems. After much discussion, Mayor Galligan said he would send someone out to shoot the elevation of her basement and make an adequate observation and would get back with her on his findings. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER WALK Captain Dan Rodden informed the Board of the Natlonal Day Walk to be held on May 1st between 11:30 and 1:30 p.m~ of Prayer C!TATION-MUNCY Hearing was held on the order to remove an unsafe building concerning the property located at 701 East Chestnut Street, Jeffersonvllle owned by Glen Muncy of 4105 Utica Pike~ Jeffersonvllle, Indiana and Carl Muncy of 139 Lakeside Court~ Shelbyville~ Indiana. No person having a substantial property interest in the premises located at 701 East Chestnut Street nor any other person with an interest in the proceedings appeared either in person or by counsel at the hearing. Building Commissioner Gavin testified that the structure is unsafe because it has not been maintained for many years, it is dilapidated and has deteriorated to the point that demolition of the structure is required. FiFe Chief Mike Smith confirmed that the structure is unsafe and a fire hazard to the neighboring structure. Mr~ Gavin stated that he believed that the cost of demolition of the structure would be five thousand dollars or less~ but that he would check the estimates previously received concerning demolition of this structure. Mayor Galligan stated that if the cost is less than five thousand dollars the City would demolish it. City Attorney Sedwlck stated that a persons with a substantial property performing the demolition. Notice would interest that be issued to all the City would be THOMAS SANDERS AND FREDERICK RALSTON Building Commissioner Gavin reported that Mr. Sanders and Mr. Ralston have two strands of barbed wire approximately 300 ft. long, no higher than 3 or 4 ft. high at their business property in Industrial Park. They have not responded to certified letters sent by the Building Commissioner. City Attorney Sedwick said she will call them and tell them that if they don't remove the barbed wire, the city will. PAGE 3 APRIL 28, 1997 SHIRLEY MATTINGLY Building Commissioner Gavin said she has a lot of open storage in the backyard of her residence along with a couple of old cars. Her son said he is in the process of cleaning it up but needs more time. Mayor Galligan asked him to get an approximate time frame on cleaning it up and drop it off to the Building Commissioner's office. ARRIVE ALIVE Fire Chief Mike Smith presented the Arrive Alive Procedure. Director Harrod made the motion to adopt the policy for the Emergency Vehicle Response Program or Arrive Alive Program, seconded by Planning and Development Director Jim Urban. ROADBLOCK Director Harrod said Randy Trebring with River Valley Middle School requests a roadblock for the Leukemia Society on May 9th from 2-6 p.m. at Main and Market St. and May 10th from 9-6 p.m. at Ice Cream Willie's. Captain Rodden said he would check these dates to make sure they're not already taken. Director Harrod made the motion to approve the roadblock, seconded by Planning and Development Director Urban and carried unanimously. CONTRACT PROPOSAL Mayor Galligan said we have a contract proposal with EV Engineering to repair a line on Charlestown Avenue. They will do the construction and inspection. Director Harrod made the motion to approve the contract with EV Engineering, seconded by Planning and Development Director Urban and carried unanimously. 64 FIRE TRUCK IN STORAGE Street Commissioner George Trembly asked permission to use the old fire truck in storage to wash down along the river bank or wherever needed. Mayor Galligan said there is no problem with using the truck. There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety, Director Harrod made the motion to adjourn at a.m., seconded by Planning and Development Director Urban and carried unanimous ly.