HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-04-1996 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY MARCH 4, 1996
Mayor Thomas R. Galligan called the meeting to order a~ 9~30 A.M., and
on call of the roll those members present were~ Mayor Thomas R.
Galligan, Personnel Director Harold Lakeman, and Safety Director
Anthony Harrod.
Also present were: Deputy to the Mayor Phil McCauleY, Building
Commissioner Bill Gavin, City Engineer Bob Mlller~ Street Commissioner
George Trembly, City Attorney Anne Marie Sedw~ck, Sewage Office
Manager Bob Goldman, Police Chief Mike Pavey, Fire Chief Mike Smith,
Assistant Fire Chief William Davis, Vehicle Maintenance Foreman Mike
Ewton, Animal Shelter Director Jim Gillenwater, Planning and
Development Director Jim Urban, Parks Superintendent Rick Elliott,
Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Kendall Coleman; Wastewater
Treatment Plant Assistant Manager Joe Goergen, Clerk and Treasurer C.
Richard Spencer Jr., and Clerk Alice Davis.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
of February 26, 1996 as presented, seconded by DirecTor Harrod and
carried unanimouslY.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the claims as presented,
seconded by Director Harrod and carried unanim0u~ly.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented,
~seconded by Director Harro~ and carried unanimously.
TWO-HOUR REQUEST AT 526 E. MAPLE STREET
Police Chief Mike Pavey reported on the two-hour request at 526 E.
Maple Street. Chief Pavey talked with Capt. Schmidt and he did not
talk to the owners of the business there. After discussion it was
agreed to grant a two-hour parking sign. Director Harrod made the
motion to approve the two-hour request, seconded by Director Lakeman,
and carried Unanimously.
LEASE CONTRCT FOR CELLULAR TOWER
Cheryl Pence did not appear before the
contract for Cellular Tower.
STEAMBOAT DAYS FESTIVAL PARADE FLOATS
Board concerning
the lease
Mayor Galligan is requesting that all the City Departments have a
float in the Steamboat Days Festival Parade. Mayor Galligan said we
are trying to revitalize the Steamboat Days. Also we are thinking
about giving away some awards, like $300.00 first place, S100.00
second place to the Departments to give to their employees for the
time they spent on it.
FIRE HYDRANTS
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Assistant Fire Chief Billy Davis is requesting to have fire hydrants
installed at Nor~ ~°rt Executive Park. Director Harrod made the
motion to approve, the fire hydrants in North Port Executive Park,
seconded by Director Lakeman, and carried unanimously.
POLICE NEW HIRE FOR DISPATCHER
police chief' Mike pa~ey is ~a~ki~ for permiSsi0~ ~o hire LY~ H~0ck
for the 6th. Dispatcher position. Director Lakeman made the motion
to approve the hiring of Lydia Hammock for the 6th Dispatcher
position, seconded by Director HarFod, and carried unanimously.
Police Chief Mike Pavey reported that he has letters concerning
Thunder for residents on Riverside Drive and the event area. The
Police Department will go door to door handing them out. Also Chief
Pavey presented the street closings and rules and guidelines for
Thunder. Director Lakeman made the motion to adopt the ~rules and
guidelines for Thunder, seconded by Director Harrod, and carried
unanimously. (see copy)
HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST AT 823 MEIGs AVENU~
Jerry Cochran, 823 Meigs Avenue is requesting a handicap Parking sign
at 823 and 825 Meigs Avenue for her mother. Ms. Cochran's mother has
breathing problems and her neighbor parks in front of her residence.
Mayor Galligan said he will have Police Chief Pavey inves~i~%e~th~is
and bring his recommendations back to the Board next week.
ANNEXATION
Street Commissioner George Trembly is requesting permission to ~end a
letter to the people whose property was annexed on December 22, 1995
telling them their garbage pick up day will be effective on March 21
instead of March 22, because of that area being picked up on
Thursdays. Director Lakeman made the moti0h~ ~pprove Sending a
letter to the people in the newly annexed area for garbage pickup to
be effective March 21, 1996 instead of March 22, 1996, seconded by
Director Harrod, and carried unanimously.
RECENT ANNEXATION
installed on
Sedwick will
installation
Mike Kopp, 2813 Hoskins Drive is requesting that water be
Hoskins Lane for 9 residents. City Attorney Anne Marie
contact the Water Company and get' some information on the
of water in annexed areas.
SWING LANE LIFT STATION
Joe Goergen is requesting to replace tow motors and two motor
couplings for the Swing Lane Lift Station. Director Lakeman made the
~otion to approve replacing the two. motorsan cou li gs at Ewin Lane
~.,[ft Station, seconded by ~i~ecto~ Marroa, an~ car~e~ unanimously.
(see copy)
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WILLIAMS STREET
A resident on Williams Street appeared before the Board and requested
a stop sign and street speed limit signs. Chief Pavey said he sent
Capt. Schmidt out and had him checking on speeders. They are also
requesting street lights at Williams and Woodlawn. City Engineer Bob
Miller said that the street light at Williams and Woodlawn has already
been approved. Chief Pavey and Engineer Miller will go out and see if
a stop sign is suitable and bring his recommendations back to the
Board next week.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public
Works and Safety, Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at
10:20a.m., seconded by Director Ha~andMAYORV~%~G~~~car~ied unanimously.
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