HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-11-1997MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OP THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY AUGUST 11, 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: City Engineer Bob
Miller, and Planning and Development Director Jim Urban.
Also present were: Street Commissioner George Trembly, City Attorney
Anne Marie Galligan, Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman, Asst. Parks
Superintendent Rick Elliott,Police Chief Mike Pavey, Assistant Street
Commissioner Bobby Ervin,Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Director
Scott Timmerman, Vehicle Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Building
Commissioner Yancy Pinkston, Animal Shelter Assistant Rick Broy, and
Clerk Lynne Kempf.
City EngineeF Miller made the motion to approve the payrolls as
presented, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously.
SEWER AT 1450 RIDGEWAY DRIVE
Ed Pangburn of 1450 Rldgeway Drive spoke in regards to his sewer
problem. He said he's spent $157.50 getting the line cleaned out and
would like the City to reimburse him this amount. It appeared from
Mr. Pangburn's description that the blockage occurred in the City's
portion of the line. Mr. Pangburn called the Wastewater Plant when he
first experienced problems with this blockage. He called a plumber
after the City's personnel did not rectify the. problem, after hethe
Mayor Galligan asked Wastewater Treatment Plant Asst. Director Scott
Timmerman to check the line for tree roots and recommended Mr.
Pangburn be reimbursed. City Engineer Miller made the motion to
approve reimbursing Mr. Pangburn $157.50, seconded by Director Urban
and carried unanimously.
STEAMBOAT DAYS
Barbara Wilson and Pat Elder on behalf of the JUMP committee appeared
before the Board to request the City to furnish garbage cans and
barricades to block off Riverside Drive. Councilperson Barbara Wilson
also thanked the Department heads and all the workers for their help
at Family Pest. Pat Elder presented a list of street closures for
Steamboat Days on September 5,6,and 7. (attached) The Board
questioned Chestnut Street being closed on Tuesday instead of Thursday
for ride set up. Mayor Galligan said he would rather Chestnut Street
be closed on Thursday so as not to have Chestnut closed unnecessarily.
Pat Elder said she would inform the man in charge of the rides. City
Engineer Miller made the motion to accept the street closures,
seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously.
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FALL FESTIVAL
Jay Ellis asked the Board's permission to put on a Fall Festival on
Saturday ,September 20th from 7-11 p.m. on the Riverfront. He said
there will be a band, beer garden, and food vendors. He asked for
Riverside Drive to be closed onel block both ways. Director Urban
made the motion to approve the street closures, seconded by City
Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
CSX RAILROAD
Gary Reynolds of CSX Railroad spoke in regards to closing New
Albany/Charlestown Pike for 1 week to repair the tracks by the old bat
factory. City Engineer Miller requested that CSX also repair the
track at 9th Street. He also stated that the clty does not have the
best equipment to barricade the streets and would like CSX to hire
someone who specializes in barricades. Mr. Reynolds said maybe he
could tie in doing the 9th St. track with the New Albany/Chas. Pike
location. After much discussion about the barricades and who would be
responsible it was agreed by both parties that if the City pays for
the barricades, CSX will repalr the 9th St. location which wlll take
about 3 or 4 days. It was also stated that CSX would need to be
responsible for blacktopping as the City doesn't have the proper
equipment to do it. Mayor Galligan told Mr. Reynolds that a track
location on tQth Street also needed attention and Mr. Reynolds said he
will look into this. The approximate starting date for the work at
New Albany/Chas. Rd. and 9th Street is September 1st.
MAGNOLIA AVENUE
Realtor Jeane McMichael asked the Board to approve vacating an
unimproved alley that runs from Magnolia Ave. to Fairview Ave. This
alley will be added to property there to allow building a house. City
Engineer Miller suggested going out to look at the property to be sure
of what's in it, if anything. Mayor Galligan said this would be taken
under advisement but that Ms. McMichael would need to get on the
Council agenda for final approval.
RETIREMENT PLAN
Kevin Burke of Heritage Bank along with Mary Pat Boone came before the
Board to propose another option to city employees on a retirement
plan. Mayor Galligan said this would be looked into and would get
back with them.
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SEWER TAP-IN
James Stahl of 5710 !/2 Hamburg Pike asked the Boards approval to
connect into his neighbors sewer line instead of directly into the
sewer. City Attorney Galligan said she Would review the easement but
that the Board could approve contingent upon her approval of the
easement. Director Urban made the motion to approve the tap-in
contingent upon the City Attorney's approval of the easement, seconded
by City Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
AUTO TECH UNLIMITED
Kathy Gentry, who appeared before the Board previously, reappeared
because 2 of her cars were towed away from her lot at the QUadrangle.
One of the cars she bought back from impoundment. She asked what the
law is regarding untagged autos and how many days she has after
parking a car to work on and then get it moved out.Mayor Galllgan said
the City needs to give her stickers to put on the cars that can be
dated to allow them to sit for no more than 30 days. Mayor Galligan
also said a procedure will be set where Ms. Gentry can call and say
what is brought in to her shop along with the date and kind of vehicle
and it will be marked down. Police Chief Pavey said he would take
care of getting her other towed car out of impoundment and the fee
waived.
NORTH PORT BUSINESS CENTER STREET NAMES
Planning and Development Director Jim Urban was asked by North Port to
approve 2 streets. They are Kellams Court and Waters Edge Parkway.
Director Urban made the motion to approve the street names, seconded
by City Engineer Miller and carried unanimously
BLASTING FEES
City Engineer Miller said the Board needs to set up a permit fee for
blasting. Mayor Galligan recommended $50.00 per permit and said
ad3oining property owners should be notified when blasting is to
occur. City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve and amend the
Blasting ordinance to charge $50.00 per permit and to notify adjoining
property owners, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously.
RELEASE OF CREDIT
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve partially releasing
the letter of credit in the amount of $18,755.00 for Lansberg Cove,
seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously.
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CLARK COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Mike Sandifer spoke in regards to the Clark Co Special Olympics fund
raiser. He requested roadblocks at Court and Spring, Holmans Lane and
N.A./Chas, Pike, and Hamburg Pike and Dutch Lane on Sept. 20 from
9:0~ a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Director Urban made the motion to approve the
roadblocks, seconded by City Engineer Miller and carried unanimously~
8TH AND WATT STREETS
The accidents which have occurred at 8th and Watt Street were
discussed and how to solve this problem. After much discussion,
Director Urban made the motion to approve a three-way stop and flasher
bar} seconded by City Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
There being no further business
Works and Planning and Zoning
adjourn at 11:30 a.m., seconded
unanimously~
CLE~K AND TREA~RER ~'
to' come before the Board of Public
Director Urban made the mOtion to
by City Engineer Miller and carried