HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-1997MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY~OCTOBER 27,1997
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: Parks Superintendent Donnie Peele, Police Chief
Mike Pavey, Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Director Scott
Tlmmerman, Building Commissioner Yancy Pinkston, Animal Shelter
Manager Rick Broy, Fire Chief Mike Smith, Street Commissioner George
Trembly, Asst. Street Commissioner Bobby Ervin, Personnel Manager
Cissy Ellis~ City Attorney Anne Marie Galllgan , and Clerk Lynne
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the minutes as
presented, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as
presented, seconded by Director Urban and carried unanlmously~
Planning and DeVelopment Director Urban made the motion to approve the
claim as presented, seconded by City Engineer Miller and carried
unanimously.
408 W. MARKET STREET
Police Chief Pavey went to this location and spoke with David Nemeth
of 408 W. Market Street and Angela Williams of 412 W. Market Street in
regards to the parking conflict. After some discussion Mayor Galligan
said he would like to check out this location with Chief Pavey before
deciding on the solution. They will report back next week.
1017 KEHOE LANE
George Stone brought to the Board a complaint about large interstate
trucks carrying loads to a roofing company behind the shopping center
off of Kehoe Lane. He said they are knocking lines down. Be asked
that something be done about this. Mayor Gatligan said a directional
sign Wou. l~ ~e: put up.and the cable company and telephone co. will be
notlfl~d ko m~ke sure their line heights are correct. He said the
~-~ roofin~ com~any' ~should b~ notified to route the trucks in the right
direc~ iOn.
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SUPER S MOTEl,
Umang Blatt asked that a street light be installed near 2102 Hwy. 31
for motorists visibility in getting to the motel. City Engineer
Miller said it would be looked into.
639 MAIN STREET
Building Commissioner Plnkston reported that previously cited Mr.
Abrahamson told him that he wants to tear off the back of the house
and refurbish the front to make rental property. Director Urban made
the motion to grant him 30 days to make substantial improvements
including a roof~ siding, and windows or it will be torn down~
seconded by City Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
~ITER'S QUARRY
Planning and Zoning Director Urban said he had a complaint about
blasting being done at an unapproved time. Two representatives were
present at the meeting and said the complaint Director Urban spoke of
was an isolated incident. City Attorney Galligan said the City needs
to be notified when this occurs° The City also needs a written notice
of their blasting schedule which can be faxed to the City Engineer.
Liter's Quarry representatives agreed to do so. Mayor Galligan said
they also need to do something about the rock falling from the trucks
and onto the streets° He said the truck drivers will -.start being
fined if this problem isn't solved.
CIVIL AIR PATROl,
City Attorney Galligan said she had received a lease agreement from
the Civil Air Patrol to be signed and approved by the City to lease a
portion of the Carnegie Library. Mayor Gailigan said the building is
not to be leased, but 3ust to be used. The Mayor asked that a meeting
be set up with the Civil Air Patrol to discuss this.
WYANDOT
Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Director Tlmmerman reported that
the previously discussed grease problems have been corrected. The
ditch was cleaned out and 2 dry sock buoys were put up. The dumpster
was moved to the back of the facility. Timmerman asked the Board how
long Wyandot should be given to do the remaining ditch work. City
Engineer Miller made the motion to give them 30 days to start on the
concrete ditch and have someone under contract to do the work,
seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously.
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NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Director Scott Tlmmerman has sent
a Notice of Violation to Wyandot Inc. pertaining to conditions of the
Wastewater Discharge Permit. (copy attached) Planning and Zoning
Director Urban made the motion to approve the issue of violation of
Sept.2, 1997, seconded by City Engineer Miller and carried
unanimously.
COOPER'S LANE
Director Urban said at Cooper's Lane and Grave's Lane is a property
owner who is filling in a natural drainage ditch with mutch~ bricks,
rock, etc. City Attorney Galligan said this is a county problem and
not a city problem. She said the City can help the county but this
problem needs to be solved by the county. She said the City has no
authority to stop those people who are filling the drainage ditch.
WOOD CHIPS
Mayor Galligan said he was going to have
ordinance pertaining to wood chips. He
restricted from certain areas so they don't
and etc.
the Council introduce an
said they need to be
clog the sewers, drains,
There. being no further business to come before the Board of Public
Works and Safety, City Engineer Miller made the motion to adjourn at
10:30 a.m.~ seconded by Planning and Development Director Urban and
carried unanlmously~
CL~R~K AND TREA~R~.R ~/ ~
MAYOR