HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-1997MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF~OBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY,SEPTEMBER 15~1997
Mayor Thomas 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, Asst. Parks
Superintendent Rick Elliott,Police Chief Mike Pavey, Wastewater
Treatment Plant Assistant Director Scott Tlmmerman, Building
Commissioner Yancy Pl~kston, Animal Shelter Director Jim Giltenwater,
City Engineer Bob Miller, Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Mike Ewton,
Planning and Development Director Jim Urban and Clerk Lynne Kempf.
Director Urban made the motion to approve the minutes of September
8,1997, as presented, seconded by City Engineer Bob MlII~r and carried
unanimously.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payrolls as
presented, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously.
3503 ELKE POINTE BLVD.
Building Commissioner Yancy Plnkston reported on his findings when he
went out to inspect the building code violation at 3503 Elke Pointe
Blvd., the residence of Conrad Embry. He said the ceiling height in
the area in question is 6'2" when it should be 6'8". Mro Embry is
uncertain as to what action he is going to take at this time and if he
will file a claim against the builder. .
K OF C STREET DANCE
Kevin Burke asked approval for K of C to hold a Street Dance on
Saturday, September 27, from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Director Urban made the
motion to approve the Street Dance, seconded by City Engineer Miller
and carried unanimously.
CHOICE PROGRAM
Loretta Broady presented info on the Choice Program. It is set up to
help handicapped or disadvantaged students get the training they need
to prepare them for today's 3ob market.
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AMERICAN LEGION
Mike Schlpper~ on behalf of the American Legion as~.he..q!t~ to p~t~
up a few signs that let people know of the American Legion in our
area. He also requested 3 handicapped parking signs. Mayor Gailigan
asked Mr. Schipper to find out where to get the American L~glon signs
and what the cost is and get back with him. Mayor Galllgan said the
handicapped parking signs would be no Problem.
INTER-CITY ROAD CLAIMS
Donna Kammeyer~ submitted. 2 clalms for-approval_. .They were to Mll!s~
Biggs, Haire, and Reisert Co. for appraisals. '~O~e was for $2,500.00
and the other for $5,200.00~ City Engineer Miller made the motion to
approve the claims, seconded by Director Urban and carried
unanimous ly.
ROAD CLOSURES
Police Chief Pavey
Missouri Avenue on
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requested a'road 'ci0sure at the entrance
September 20th between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
ramp to
for the
He also requested a road closure for the Louisville Aids Walk on
Sunday, September 28 from 2-4 p.m. from Missouri Ave. to West Market
to Ashland Park. Director Urban ma~e the 'motion tO appr0v~ ~h~
closures, seconded by City Enginger Miller and carried unanimously.
SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
City Engineer Miller said he and Director Urban went out and looked at
the sewer easement at 2410 Logan Lane. City Engineer Miller said he
sees no problem with the location of a house on that property. City
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the location of the house
on the lot~ seconded by Director Urban and carried unan~moUsly~' ~
HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR
City Attorney Galligan asked the Board to approve the purchase of a
used Hydraulic Excavator for the Sewer Dept. in the amount of
$$7,~0~.~o She said there is a declaration that has to be made
stating that this equipment is necessary for op~rati0n and that it i's
a great saving for the City at this price and must be Board
approved.City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the purchase
of the used 235B ~ydraulic Excavator~ seconded by Director Urban and
carried unanimously.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Director Scott Tlmmerman reported
that the Emergency and Response Plan is put together.
CURB CUT BIDS
City Attorney Galligan opened 3 bids on Curb Cuts. They were as
follows:
Dial One Pleasure Valley Construction-S99,526.30
Trigger Hunt Concrete Constructlon-$80,550.00
Golden Shamrock, Inc.-$92,327.00
City Engineer Miller made the motion to take the bids under advisement
for one week, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously.
GREASE TRAP FEE
Building Commissioner Yancy Pinkston inquired about how much to charge
for grease trap fees. After discussion, it was decided to look into
it and present at the next meeting.
FEAST OF HARVEST MOON
Rick Elliott on behalf of Jay Ellis reminded everyone of the Festival
of the Harvest Moon on Saturday, September 20th from 5:30 to 11:30
p.m. at the foot of Spring Street and Riverside Drive.
GROUNDBREAKING
Mayor Galligan reminded everyone of the groundbreaking
Buckhead's on Friday, September 19th at 10:30 aom. He
like to see everyone there.
ceremony for
said he would
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public
Works and Safety, City Engineer Miller made the motion to adjourn at
1~:00 a.m., seconded by Planning and Deve,17opment Directo~ Urban and
carried unanimouslY.ATTESTs, ~ ~ Y~~O~ ~