HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-1997MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY,OCTOBER 6,1997
Mayor Thomas Galllgan 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: Asst.Parks Superintendent Rick Elliott,Assistant
Police Chief John Monihon, Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant
Director Scott Timmerman, Building Commissioner Yancy Pinkston, Animal
Shelter Director Jim Gillenwater, Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Mike
Ewton, Fire Chief Mike Smith, City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan , and
Clerk Lynne Kempf.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the minutes of
September 29,1997, as presented, seconded by Director Urban and
carried unanimously.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the claims as
presented, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously.
SEWER LINE
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the proposed
subdivision for sewers hooking into Lansberg Cove that was requested
by David Blankenbaker at the September 29th Board meeting, seconded by
Director Urban and carried unanimously.
SEWER PROBLEM
Sylvia Livingston spoke in regards to her sewer problem at 710 E. 9th
Street. Mayor Galligan asked her to check various things such as her
toilet , water softener, etc. He said she obviously has a major leak
of some sort.
WEBER DANCE STUDIO
Betty Weber Flock who owns Weber Dance Studio voiced ~pncern about the
contractor who's doing the construction on the Center for Lay
Ministr~l~'.' She said they have piled a la~g~ '~am~uht 6~ dirt on her
p~k~ng :1o~ 'and ar~ tearing up the all~y area. Building C6mmlslOner
pinkstOn said he would get the dirt problem taken care of and
Assistant Street Commissioner Ervin will look at the alley problem and
report back.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING
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David Nemeth of 408 W. Market Street spoke in regards to a problem
with his neighbor wanting to take up the parking space in front of
their apartments and not allowing anyone else to park there. He said
his car has been shot with a BB gun and is concerned about what else
his neighbor might do. Assistant Police Chief Monihon said he would
speak to the neighbor and look at granting Mr.Nemeth a Resident Only
parking sign and will report back-to the Board next week.
TRUCK PURCHASE
Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Director Tlmmerman asked approval
to purchase a 1998 Dodge Pick-up truck. He obtained 2 prlces~ one
from Slone for $18~550.00 and one from Vissing~s Dodge for
$19,5789.~. Director Urban made the motion to take this under
advisement until the next meeting, seconded by City Engineer Miller
and carried unanimously.
COUNCI.~ FOR AGING
An agreement from the Council for the Aging was up for approval.
Parks Superintendent Rick Elliott asked that this be tabled so he can
look into it. Director Urban made the motion to table this until next
week, seconded by City Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
507 E. NINTH STREET
Building Commissioner Pinkston inspected the address of 507 E. Ninth
Street and said that Mr. Washnot has put new floor Joist in and is
making progress to get the house ready to be rented out. Building
Commissioner Pinkston recommends granting him permission to do this.
He was given 45 days to make the necessary repairs at the Board
meeting of September 29, 1997.
INDUSTRIAL NIGHTMARE
Michael Cruz of Industrial Nightmare spoke about people parking in
handicapped spaces illegally in front of Industrial Nightmare on
Spring Street. Assistant Police Chief Monihon said the handicapped
parking would be enforced~ Mayor ~al!±gan asked Mr. Cruz to call'and
remind the police department each year during the Industrial Nightmare
season to enforce the handicapped parking.
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1016 LOCUST STREET
Building Commissioner Pinkston said he inspected the property of Ms.
Malone at 1016 Locust which was discussed at the previous Board
meeting. He said Ms. Malone still has her personal effects in the
house and that she is in very poor health. Even though the house is
in very bad condition, he recommends giving her at least 3 or 4 months
because of her serious health problems.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public
Works and Safety, City Engineer Miller made the motion to ad3ourn at
carried unanimously. MA O~R~
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CLERK AND TRE~URER ~
Urban and