HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-1997MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY JULY 21, 1997
Mayor Thomas R. Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:30 AIM., and
on call of the roll those members present were: Street Commissioner
George Trembly who sat in for Safety Director Harold Lakeman, and
Planning and Development Director Jim Urban.
Als0 present were: S~reet Commissioner George Trembly, City Attorney
Anne Marie Galligan, Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman, Asst. Parks
Superintendent Rick Elliott~Police Major Jack Fleeman, Wastewater
Treatment Plant Assistant Director Scott Timmerman, Vehicle
Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Fire Chief Mike Smith,Building
Commissioner Yancy Pinkston, and Clerk Lynne Kempf.
Director Urban made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented,
seconded by Street Commissioner Trembly and carried unanimously.
Director Urban made the motion to approve the minutes as presented,
seconded by Street Commissioner Trembly and carried unanimously.
HANDICAP PARKING
Police Major Jack Fleeman said that the location of 808 Meigs Avenue
had been checked and he recommended a handicapped parking sign for
James G. Wilson. Director Urban made the motion to approve the
handicapped parking sign, seconded by Street Commissioner George
Trembly and carried unanimously.
SPEED LIMIT SIGN
Street Commissioner George Trembly said he checked 721 Goyne Ave. as
requested by Annie White for a speed limit sign and a children playing
sign and he recommends these signs. Street Commissioner made the
motion to approve the signs, seconded by Director Urban and carried
unanimously.
EASEMENT
Attorney Bill Smith spoke in regards to access easement for Clark
Memorial Hospital to build a health clinic. The hospital proposes to
leave a 15 or 20 ft. access easement for Ashland Oil. Mayor Galtigan
said he wants to make sure everything is agreeable between Clark
Memorial and Ashland Oil. The Mayor said this woutd be taken under
advisement.
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SEWER TAP-IN
Lorie Nevils of 2714 Middle Road said she is planning to build a home
on the ad3oining property and asked approval to tap in to the sewer.
Mayor Galligan asked her to work with Wastewater Treatment Plant
Assistant Director Scott Timmerman on this. Street Commissioner
Trembly made the motion to approve the tap-in at 2714 Middle Road,
seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously.
OHIO VALLEY BLIND ASSOCIATION
Donna Williams requested a solicitor's permit to solicit by phone for
donations to benefit the Ohio Valley Blind Association. Director
Urban made the motion to approve the solicitor's permit, seconded by
Street Commissioner Trembly and carried unanimously.
TENT REVIVAL
Rev. Robert Grant asked approval to hold the 2nd Annual Tent Revival
from August 17-23 at 7:00-11:00 p.m. each evening. He also requested
approval to hold a candlelight vigil on August 16th at 8:30
p.m..Director Urban made the motin to approve the tent revival and the
candlelight vigil, seconded by Street Commissioner Trembly and carried~
unanimously.
CURB CUTS
City Attorney Galligan spoke in regards to the inspection done
recently concerning curb cuts that the city is in the process of
making. One of the suggestions that the inspector made was that the
city consult with an engineering firm on making sure the curb cuts are
done properly. City Attorney Galligan asked Jorge Lanz of Jacobi,
Toombs, and Lanz. about different styles of curb cuts and he told her
his firm would give her all the details on that.
VIOLATION FOR WYANDOT, INC.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Director Scott Timmerman said EMC
wanted to submit a violation to Wyandot for oil and grease due to the
Pre-Treatment Industrial Discharge Permit and fine them $1,000 for
ongoing violations. Mayor Galligan suggested tabling this until a
later date. Director Urban made the motion to table the violation and
the fine, seconded by Street Commissioner Trembly and carried
unanimously.
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PERFORMANCE BONDS
Planning and Development Director Urban' said he and City Engineer Bob
Miller had discussed the Subdivision Control Ordinance. He said the
Board of Public Works Should give approval to the Plan Commission that
a Performance Bond has been issued to'the'builder or developer. This
would help the Planning Commission make their decision to approve the
final plat. All of this information is in the Current Subdivision
Control Ordinance.
JOHN PERKINS
Councilman John Perkins requested to close Wall Street north of Mayden
Alley on Friday afternoon on Aug.8th and to close Court Avenue west of
the NBD drive-thru on Thursday, Aug. 7th at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Galtigan
said a sign is needed saylng "Access to Bank Only". He also wanted to
have some Parks Dept. and Street Dept. workers on Saturday picking up
trash and so forth. He reminded the Mayor that someone needs to make
arrangements to ID the motor home. Director Urban made the motion to
close the streets, seconded by Street commissioner Trembly and carried
unanimously.
Councilman Perkins said the people who own the barbershop on Court
Ave. across from the Post Office would like the yellow line eliminated
to allow for more parking in front of their business. The Mayor said
that would be no problem.
Councilman Perkins said he received a call from a Mr. Perkins who
lives on Tenth Street and Morningside requesting a catch basin because
of water problems when it rains. The Mayor said this would be no
problem either.
KENTUCKY YACHT SALES
Safety Director Harold Lakeman on behalf of Kentucky Yacht Sales asked
permission to renew their ~permit to transfer oversized boats.
Director Urban made the motion to approve renewing the permit ,
seconded by Street Commissioner Trembly and carried unanimously.
CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWED
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Mayor Galligan said that 3 engineering firms
have been interviewed to''~
deal with the Sewage Treatment P!ant~ and with EMC and to become a
liason between EMC and the City and the Treatment Plant. Mayor
Galligan thought Rust Engineering presented the best proposal and John
ToombJ'of Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz agreed. Mayor Galligan asked the
Board to approve hiring this firm for 1 year, The firm needs to
assist EMC with the Pre-Treatment Ordinance, assist in evaluating the
wastewater treatment plant, and to evaluate future conditions for the
wastewater treatment. Jorge Lanz also recommended the firm be paid on
an hourly basis. A written contract will be negotiated and prepared
and will be brought to the Board for it's approval. Director Urban
made the motion to approve hiring Rust Engineering, seconded by street
Commissioner Trembly and carried unanimously.
QUOTES
Street Commissioner Trembly requested that the quotes from the last
Board of Public Works meeting on the building for the street dept. be
rejected. New quotes will be accepted. Director Urban made the
motion to re3ect the quotes, seconded by Street Commissioner Trembly
and carried unanimously.
The May0~ and City Attorney
SeWage Office Manager Goldman
left the meeting at this Juncture and
sat in for the Mayor.
LIFT STATION
The previously discussed lift station for Old Stoner Place, Old Stoner
Estates, and Steeplechase was brought back up for approval.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Director Scott Tlmmerman said he
sees no problem with the tie-in as did Jorge Lanz of Jacobi, Toombs
and Lanz. The lift station should be completed by late November.
Director Urban made the motion to approve the lift station, seconded
by Street Commissioner Trembly and carried unanimously.
811 HOWARD AVENUE
Street Commissioner Trembly said that 3 handicap parking signs are
needed at 811 Howard Avenue. He said he would have the police check
it out and report back.
JULY 21, 1997
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BID ADVERTISEMENT
Assistant Street Commissioner Bob Ervin said the bids need to be let
out for the Roll Off truck and asked approval for advertising it.
Director Urban made the motion to approve the advertisement to bid on
a Roll Off truck, seconded by Street Commissioner Trembly and carried
unanimously.
There being no
Works and Planning and
adjourn at 10:3~ a.m.,
carried unanimously.
further business to come before the Board of Public
Zoning Director Urban made the motion to
seconded by Street Commissioner Trembly and