HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-10-1997 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
~--~ OF THE CITY OF JEFFERS~NVILLE, INDIANA
I MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10,1997
. ~ 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: Park Superintendent Rick Elliott, Wastewater
Treatment Plant Director Scott Tlmmerman, Building Commissioner Yancy
Pinkston, Animal Shelter Director Jim Glllenwater, Street Commissioner
Bobby Ervin, Police Captain Danny Rodden; Personnel Manager Jerralyn
Ellis, Fire Chief Mike Smith, and Clerk Barbara Hollis.
City Engineer Miller made the motlon to approve the minutes of
November 3, 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.
Director Urban made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented,
seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING REQUEST
Ms. Angela Williams appeared before the Board regarding the resident
parking only signs at 408 West Market. She is asking to have the
signs moved back a little to give more room. Much discussion was held
regarding parking in the area. It does appear this is a conflict
between neighbors. Mayor Galligan promised to look at the area today.
STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION AT SUPER 8 MOTEL
Englneer Miller has talked with Mr. Blatt at Super 8 Motel and he is
willing to pay his part for a street light. Engineer Miller will
contact Motel 6 and U-Haul. If they are willing to pay their part the
light will be installed.
912 MEIGS
Commissioner Pinkston reported the property at 912 Melgs has changed
hands and is being remodeled.
KINGSFIELD SUBDIVISION
The subject of a letter of credit for Kingsfield Subdivision was
discussed. At the conlucsion of all discussion, Director Urban made
the motion to approve the letter of credit for Klngsfield Subdivision
With the changes to include the date improvements will be done~ and he
will get a letter stating the policy, seconded by Engineer Miller and
~ carried unanimously.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING AT 616 CHESTNUT
Ms. Susan Ernst spoke regarding the handicapped parking signs at ~16
East Chestnut. Mayor Galligan will see that they get another
paint stipe and Commissioner Ervin will check the alley.
PAGE 2
NOVEMBER 10, 1997
CITATIONS FROM BUILDING COMMISSION
417 EAST MAPLE
Mr. Muncy was not in attendance° Commissioner Pinkston will make an
appointment to get in the building.
626 EAST MAPLE
Mr. Rodney Schwartz appeared before the Board explaining he is in the
process of making repairs to the property. He is making an effort but
cannot say how long it will take as bls finances have changed and he
is working two 3obs. Director Urban said this ls a thick flle which
has been a perpetual problem. Mayor Galligan said he will give a time
frame for Mr. Schwartz to get things done and if they are not done he
will be fined. He is sorry but this has to be done. Director Urban
made the motion to give Mr. Schwartz 30 days to get the listed
improvements done at 626 East Maple and if he does not comply he will
be flned the maximum per day, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried
unanimously.
1036 JONQUIL
Ms. Judith Vest appeared before the Board to say she is not living in
the house, however her dogs are still there and being attended. She
has been trying to clean up the yard so it can be cut. She is in the
process of filing bankruptcy and will probably lose the house. Chief
Smith is concerned the house is vacant and has a swlmm!ng pool with
water in it. Mayor Galllgan instructed Ms. Vest to drain the pool and
get the dogs out of the yard by Thursdayt November 13, and the yard
will be cleaned by the City on Friday.
1039 NACHAND
Mr. Anthony Baldwin was not in attendance to answer to the hlgh grass
problem at 1039 Nachand.
Director Urban made the motion to dlrect the Street Department to
clean the properties at 1036 Jonquil and 1039 Nachand and the bill to
be placed on the property tax bill, seconded by Engineer Miller and
carried unanimously.
2408 WOODLAND COURT
The complaint of an abandoned mobile home at 2408 Woodland Court will
be returned to the complaintant as this is in the fringe area of the
City and should be taken to the County.
PAGE 3
NOVEMBER 10, 1997
CARNEGIE LIBRARY ROOF BIDS
Director Urban made the motion to advertise for bids for the repair of
the Carnegie Library roof, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried
unanimously.
CLAIM CORRECTION
Engineer Miller made the motion to correct the approval to pay for a
flat bed pick-up truck from Capital Improvement to Operating (Minutes
of 9/22/97), seconded by Director Urban and carried unanimously.
MEADOW SPRINGS SUBDIVISION STREET LIGHTS
Engineer Miller made the motion to
Springs Subdivision, seconded
unanimously.
approve 6 street lights for Meadow
by Director Urban and carried
TRASH TRUCK BIDS
Director Urban made the motion
loader trash trucks, seconded
unanimously.
to advertise for bids on two side
by Engineer Miller and carried
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public
Works and Safety, City Engineer Miller made the motion to adjourn at
10:15 A.M., seconded by Director Urban add carried unanimously.
CLERK AND TREASU~R L-/'