HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-29-1997MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 1997
Planning and Development Director Jim Urban, in the absence of the
Mayor 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 Street
Commissioner George Trembly in place of Planning and Development
Director Jim Urban. ~ ~
Also present were:City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan, Sewage Office
Manager Bob Goldman, Asst. Parks Superintendent Rick Elliott,Police
Chief Mike Pavey, Assistant Street Commissioner Bobby Ervln,Wastewater
Treatment Plant Assistant Director Scott Timmerman, Vehicle
Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Fire Chief Mike Smith,Building
Commissioner Yancy Pinkston, Dock Master Ken Morris, Redevelopment
Secretary Donna Kammeyer, Management Specialist Cissy Ellis,and Clerk
Lynne Kempf.
Street Commissioner George Trembly made the ~otion to approve the
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payrolls as presented, seconded by City Engineer Bob Miller and
carried unanimously.
Street Commissioner George Trembly made the motion to approve the
minutes as presented, seconded by City Engineer Bob Miller and carried
unanimously.
TRAFFIC PROBLEM
Kevin Adams with ChildPlace expressed concerns of traffic problems on
Hwy. 62. He's requesting an additional stop light and the turn
arounds be widened. City Engineer Miller said this area i~is being
studied to help solve the problem.
3003 SHERMAN DR. STREET LIGHT
Bill Sluder of 3~03 Sherman Drive requested
Engineer Miller said he would take care of it.
a street
light. City
CITATIONS
Building Commissioner Pinkston cited Cary Majors of Huncilman
Enterprises into the Board in regards to tenants of the property at
Magnolia and Fairview having garbage scattered around. Director Urban
told her that it's the property owner's responsibility to make sure
the trash is picked up. She said she would try to alleviate this
problem.
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1016 LOCUST STREET
Building Commissioner Pinkston ordered Hattie Malone and Hattie Young
to appear before the Board because the house they own is unsafe and in
disrepair. Ms. Young said they are doing a little at a time because
of lack of money and time. City Attorney Galligan said the inside of
the house needs to be inspected° This will be taken under advisement
for one week after the Building Commissioner does his inspection.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to recommend the inspection by
the Building Commissioner this week to report back next week, seconded
by Street Commissioner Trembly and--car~led unanimously.
507 E. 9TH STREET
Building Commissioner Pinkston sent a citation to Alan Washnock of 507
E. 9th Street because of lack of repairs to his house. Mr. Washnock
said he will do whatever it takes to repair the house. Building
Commissioner Pinkston will inspect the inside of the house. City
Engineer Miller made the motion to give him 45 days to put siding and
windows up and clean up the property, seconded by Street Commissioner
Trembly and carried unanimously.
INTER-CITY ROAD CLAIMS
Redevelopment Secretary Donna Kammeyer presented a claim from Jacobi,
Toombs,and Lanz for payment to Baird Realty for right-of-way
appraisals in the amount of S7,900.00. City Engineer Miller made the
motion to approve the claim, seconded by Street Commissioner Trembly
and carried unanimously.
PROPOSED SUBDIVISION
David Blankenbaker presented information in regards to a proposed 130
lot subdivision that hopefully will be done in time for the Home Show
next year. He inquired about sewers for the property and Wastewater
Treatment Assistant Director Scott Timmerman recommended they hook
into Lansberg Cove° City Engineer Miller made the motion to table
this matter until next week, seconded by Street Commissioner Trembly
and carried unanimously.
BRICK SALE PROGRAM
DockMaster Ken Morris announced a plan to sell engraved bricks to
raise funds for the Riverfront development.The bricks will sell for
$50 to $75. He said the bricks will be laid on Riverside Drive
between Walnut and Wall Streets. He asked the Boards approval to
proceed with this program. He plans to launch the campaign October
10th. Street Commissioner Trembly made the motion to approve the
brick sale program, seconded by City Engineer Miller and carried
unanimously.
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MOTOR CONTROL FOR SEWER CAMERA
Wastewater Treatment Assistant Director Tlmmerman asked approval to
repair the motor control for the sewer camera in the amount of
$1,200.00. City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the
repair~ seconded by Street Commissioner Trembly and carried
unanimously.
RUMPKE TRASH COLLECTION AND CURB RAMPS
City Attorney Galligan asked the Board to approve the Addendum to the
Rumpke Trash Collection contract. Street Commissioner Trembly made
the motion to approve the addendum, seconded by City Engineer Miller
and carried unanimously.
CURB RAMP BIDS
City Attorney Galligan recommended the Board approve Golden Shamrock's
bid for $92,327.00. She recommended that the lower bid of James
Trigger Hunt be removed because the proper forms were not submitted.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to accept Golden Shamrock's bid
on curb ramps, seconded by Street Commissioner Trembly and carried
unanimously.
ROADBLOCK
Fire Chief Mike Smith asked the Boards approval for a road closure on
October 1, 1997 from 9 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. at the intersection by Ice
Cream Willie's. Street Commissioner Trembly made the motion to
approve the road closure, seconded by City Engineer Miller and carried
unanimously.
RESIDENT PARKING SIGN
Police Chief Pavey recommended a resident parking sign for Bob Shields
at 523 E. Chestnut Street. City Engineer Miller made the motion to
approve the sign, seconded by Street Commissioner Trembly and carried
unanimously.
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NEW HIRES
Police Chief Pavey requested approval to hire Steven Dean and Jessica
Childs to the Police Department. Street Commissioner Trembly made the
motion to hire one police officer and one telecommunications officer,
seconded by City Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public
Works and Planning and
adjourn at 10:30 a.m.,
carried unanimously.
Zoning
seconded by
Director Urban made the motion to
Street Commissioner Trembly and
MAYOR