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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-1997 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MONDAY JULY 7, 1997 Mayor Thomas R. Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M., and on call Of the roll those members present were~ Safety Director Harold Lakeman, and Planning and Development Director Jim Urban. Also present were: Street Commissioner George Trembly, City Engineer Bob Miller, City Attorney Anne Marie Sedwick, Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman, Parks Director of Activities Bev Couts, Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Director Scott Timmerman, Vehicle Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Police Major Jack Pleeman, Fire Chief Mike Smith,Building Commissioner Yancy Pinkston, and Clerk Lynne Kempf. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously. DirectO~ Lakeman mad~ the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded'by DireCtor Urban and carried unanimously. SPEED LIMIT SIGN At a previous meeting a request was made for a speed limit sign on Melody Lane in Mayfair Apartments. Street Commissioner George Trembly recommended putting up 2 signs at 25 mph. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve 2) 25 mPh signs on MelOdy Lane, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously. RESIDENT PARKING At a previous meeting a request was made for a resident only parking sign at 318 and 320 Graham Street. The police department checked this location and recommended a resident only sign. Director Urban made the motion to approve a resident only sign, seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously. SEWER TAP-IN james Stahl of 5710 1/2 Hamburg Pike requested a sewer tap-in. Mayor Galligan told Mr. Stahl to get with Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Director Scott Timmerman on the det~alils.' Director Urban made the motion to approve the sewer tap at 5710 1/2 Hamburg Pike, seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously. JULY 7, 1997 PAGE 2 CITATION Stephen and Cynthia Prather were cited in to the Board of Public Works because of hedges on their property at 534 Main Street which obstruct the view of motorists and that has caused an accident. The Prather's did not appear before the Board but Street Commissioner Trembly said the hedges have been trimmed. Mayor Galligan said the hedges need to come out because Mr. Prather will not cooperate and keep his hedges trimmed down. NO PARKING Bev Couts of the Parks Dept. requested "no parking" signs on Riddle Street because of loitering. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the "no parking" signs, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously. AUTO TECH Kathy Gentry of Auto Tech requested street lights by Auto Tech on 12th Street and Watt to deter break-ins. City Engineer Bob Miller said he would look into how many are needed there. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the street lights, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously. 12TH STREET PARKING Director Urban said there is a parking problem on 12th St. in the 500 block between Watt and Champion Wood with abandoned vehicles. City Attorney Galligan said a notice should be sent stating that the vehicles need to be removed from the city right of way within so many days and if they are not, then we can through the Abandoned Vehicle Procedure which means the city can dispose of the vehicles. Mayor Galligan suggested putting up "no parking-cars wili~ be ~towed" signs. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the "no parking-cars will be towed" signs, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously. INDUSTRIAL WATER RECYCLING City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan recommended dismissing the lawsuit that was filed during the previous administration against Industrial Water Recycling for odor problems. She said they have made great strides to remedy their problems and have been very cooperative. Director Urban made the motion to approve dismissing the lawsuit against Industrial Water Recycling, seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously. JULY 7, 1997 PAGE 3 1410 SPRING STREET Travis Shields spoke in regards to parking problems at 1410 Spring Street where he and his wife operate a business. He asked for a "loading zone" sign. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve a "loading zone" sign, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety, Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at 10:30 a.m., seconded by Director Urban and cart/lied unanimously. ,ATTE / , ! CL~P/~ AND TREASU~R ~