HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-26-1996MINUTES OF T~E BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY AUGUST 26, 1996
Mayor Thomas R. Galligan called the meeting to order at 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: Building Commissioner Bill Gavin, City Engineer Bob
Miller, Street Commissioner George Trembly, City Attorney Anne Marie
Sedwick, Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman, Fire Chief Mike
Smith,Asst. Police Chief Maynard Marsh,Assistant Fire Chief William
Davis, Vehicle Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Animal Shelter Director
Jim Gillenwater, Planning and Development Director Jim Urban, Parks
Superintendent Rick Elllott , Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager
Kendall Coleman, Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Scott Tlmmeran,
and Clerk Lynne Kempf.
Director Harrod made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
of July 8, 1996 as presented, seconded by Director Lakemanand carried
unanimously.
GLENDA MUDD
Glenda Mudd sent a letter voicing her concerns about the traffic
problems in the Industrial Park area. Mayor Galligan said that he
understands the traffic problems in the area but that not much can be
done at this time to alleviate the problem. He said hopefully the
Inter-City road will eliminate some of these problems. (letter
attached).
RESIDENT PARKING REQUEST 425 E. MAPLE STREET
Resident Charles Brooks requests resident parking. The police
department will look into this matter and report back to the board.
SCOTT TIMMERMAN OF EMC
Scott presented the 1996 Inventory Report for the plant. He also
discussed cleaning the oxidation ditches and the inspection of the
mixers.Director Lakeman made the motion to approve cleaning the
ditches, seconded by Director Harrod and carried unanimously.
STREET LIGHT REQUEST
Grace Phelps of 1702 Spring Street is requesting a street light or
crosswalk for the safety of the children in the area. Asst. Police
Chief Maynard Marsh said he would look into this matter and get back
to the board.
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AUGUST 26, 1996
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City Attorney Sedwick said the contract doesn't expire until 1997.
She needs to talk with Mr. Cousins again.
JAMES ALLEN 3109 BRIAN DRIVE
Mr. Allen said the street sweeper doesn't sweep in front of his home
which is on a dead end. Street Commissioner George Trembly said the
gutters would be swept on Thursday. Mr. Allen is also requesting a
street light for security reasons. City Engineer Bob Miller said he
would go out and measure for one.
PERSONNEL MATTER
Street Commissioner Geo. Trembly asked for employee Wayne Cash to be
given a fifty cent per hour raise as he has received his CDL license,
has completed 6 months on the Job and is an outstanding worker.
Director Harrod made the motion to approve the raise, seconded by
Director Lakeman, and carried unanimously.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CHECK
Fire Dept.Chief Mike Smith presented
State for a ladder truck
a check for $375,000.00 from the
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public
Works and Safety, Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at
10:10am, seconded by Director Harrod, and carried unanimously.
MAYOR
~AU~ ~ ~96 09:06AM CVA JEWISH P'~
August 21, 1996
Mayor Tom Galligan
501 East Court Avenue
City-County Building
Fourth Floor
Ee: Industrial Park Area - New Albany/Charlestown'Road
Dear Mayor C-sllisan:
I am writing resarding an incident that happened to me on Tuesday, August 20, 1996 near
the intersection of I-Iighwsy 131 and New Albeny/Charlcstowu Road.
While coming home from work around 5:00 p.m., exiting 1-65 at the Ccmentville exit, I
crossed over I-~ghway 131 onto New Albany/Charlestown F, oad. I had to stop fight
before I approached the railroad tracks because a semi-truck proceeded out of the ~
Industrial park making a left turn block[ns all lanes of traffic. As I sat there, a t~ain
approached releasing the railroad track crossing guards. Unable to move, the guards came
down upon thc top of my car. I was able to inch back enough so the train could So by,
keeping in mind there was traffic in back of me.
As I proceeded driving after the train crossed and thc semi-truck moved with the traffic,
another semi-truck pulls out from the Industrial Park, again blocking all lanes of traffic.
I felt this incident needed to be reported so I called the jeffersonville~ City Police
Department who informed me this needed to be reported to Clarksvillc police Department
since this was th. fir area. I call the Clarksvili¢ Police Department who said this ncadad to
be reported to the Clark County Sheriff's O~ce.
At the county police department I spoke to a sentleman by the name of Goodwin. I told
him I had written down license numbers of the trailers. Ne said ha would tv/to run the
license plate numbers but that wailers are usually leased and if I did not have license
numbers from the cab or the names of the trucking companY, it probably would not be
very helpful information. Fie stated be would call me back. Sho~ ai~crward, Susie, the
dlspatchar from the sheriff's department cslled me. They could only set information on
Mayor Torn Gsllli~an
August 21, 1996
I~: Industrial Park, Page
one of the license numbers and it belonged to a l~asing company b St. Louis, Missouri.
~aoks belongs to Clarksville and the other side
She informed that one side of the railroad Com~ssioner's Office and
belongs to l~'ersonville. She suggested I call the County
gave me their number.
I proc/,~cled to call the County Commissioner's Office thc next day and tall~d to Para
informed me I needed to ~alk to the City. of leR'ersonville office and
Smith. She . · with me I had a legitimate
trans~'rad me to Susan. Aider talkinl~ vath Susan and agreeing
complaint, she suggested I present k at the Public Works meeting on Monday, August
25th at 9:30 a.m. Unable to attend this meeting because of my work, I am asking you to
please present this incident at your meeting by placi~l~ it on your ~enda.
I called your office and spoke with Hona McBride, your s¢~-etary, regarding the above.
She gave mc the name and telephone number of our state representative, Mr. Jim BoitoncF,
per my r~luest.
I called Mr. Bottorff on August 21st and ~,-plained to him this incident. I-lis suggestion,
and I agree, is that more police surveillance be present at this area, especially during p~k
traffic times, be it leffersonvilie, Clarkiville, or the Couz~ty Sheri~s departments.
This could have b~en a very serious situation. To make matters worse, other drivers were
getting ve~ flustrated and ms_king radical decisior~ to get around the senli-trocks adding
to this tra~c hazard. I would appre,~ate a reply r¢§ardLng any recommendations that
· nc~nin thls incident.
might come out of your meeting co
Glenda F. Mudd
1710 New Albany/Charlestown P-oad, #143
le~ersonville, IN 47130
812/284-2916
THE
TOM GAl ~I.IGAN
Mayor
STREET COMMISSIONER
GEORGE R. TREMBLY
1003 Fulton Street
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
(812) 285-6455
FAX (812) 285-6489
285-6468
Mayor Galligan
Boer~ oF Public Works
Aug 96
Request Wayne Cash be given a 60¢ an hour raise, eFFective
Aug 96. He is en outstanding worker and leader. Hoe
received his CDL and has completed 6 months on the job.
covered in present budget.