HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-30-1995MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF 3EFFERGONVILLB, INDIANA
MONDAY JANUARY 30~ 1995
Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr. called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.,
and on call of the roll those members present were Mayor Raymond J.
Parker Jr.~ Personnel and Safety Director Harold Lakeman, and Sewage
Collection Office Director Jim Matra.
Also present were: City Engineer Bob Mil!er~ Street Commissioner
George Trembly, City Attorney Mike Giilenwater, Sewage Office Manager
Bob Goldman, Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Police Chief Charles
Elder~ Fire Chief Jerry Dooley, Animal Shelter Director Ed Voyles,
Parks Superintendent Donnie Poole~ Administrative Assistant Donna
Baird~ Wastewater Treatment Manager Kendall Coleman, Clerk and
Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr.~ and Clerk Alice Davis.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
of January B3, 1995 as presented, seconded by Director Marco and
carried unanimously.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented~
seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
Clerk and Treasurer Dick Spencer presented to the Board a Resolution
to Establish Sinking Fund Accounts for Retirement for Jeffersonville
Sewage Utility Series A & C Bonds. Mayor Parker read the Resolution
No. BPW 95-R-01. Director Matra made the motion to adopt Resolution
BPW 95-R-0I, seconded by Director Lakeman, and carried unanimously.
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BRO E. MAPLE STREET
Mary Ellen Kennedy ~B E. Maple Street is appearing before the Board
to discuss the abandon property next door to her at BBO E. Maple
Street. Ms. Kennedy said the property is very dangerous. Mayor
Parker explained that what we've done is based on your original
complaint, and we have already started action on this.
CURVE ON JONQUIL DRIVE
Administrative Assistant Donna Baird has a request from Sharon Salinas
concerning a curve on Jonquil Drive. She has had her mail box knocked
down 3 times and would like someone to investigate this to see if
anything can be done. Mayor Parker asked Chief Eider to investigate
this and contact Ms. Salinas. George Trembly said after Chief Elder
investigates this~ they can put up a dangerous curve sign.
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EMPLOYEE LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Animal Shelter Director Ed Voyles reported that City Animal Control
Officer Mike Gentry is off on sick leave and he has no more eick days
left and is requesting a leave of absence. Mike hae a injured 4 & 5
vertebra and may need surgery on his right arm because of a pinched
nerve. Personnel Director Harold Lakeman eaid that Mike should send a
letter asking for an official leave of absence. City Attorney
Gitlenwater suggested to grant a one week temporary leave of absence
and come back to the Board after Mike sees the doctor. Director
Lakeman made the motion to approve the request of Animal Shelter
Director Ed Voyles for a temporary one week leave of absence for Mike
Gentry until the determination can be made when it should be
permanent~ and the decision will be made at the next Board of Public
Works meeting~ seconded by Director Matra, and carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
Bids were opened for the Sewer Utilities Vacuum Truck they are as
follows:
DEEDS EQUIPMENT INC.
810 C Comb. Sewer Cleaner mounted a new 1995 Ford LNSO00
single axle truck with optional equipment and accessories
BID: $149~878.00
BROWN EQUIPMENT, INC.
V~90 THA 1000
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BID: $141~05~.00
Mayor Parker explained that the bids will be taken
and the recommendation will be brought back to the
Coleman said that he will have these Companies come
the equipment again before he makes his decieion.
under advisement
Board. Kendall
and demonstrate
UNLOADING LANE FOR CLARK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
City Engineer Bob Miller reported that he met with Jack Watdrip, Clark
Memorial Hospital and he has a request to make a place in front of
Clark Memorial Out Patient Surgery, a driveoff so they can unload
patients o~f o~ Sparks Avenue. Bob tmlked to Fire Chief Jerry Dootey
and he said that it will not affect any of his equipment. Bob also
said that it will not affect sidewalks, drainage and you can still
walk on the blacktop. It's a right-of-way. Bob said that he would
like to send him a letter on this. Mayor Parker agreed. Director
Lakeman made the motion to give permission to Clark Memorial Hospital
for unloading lane at the recommendation of the City Engineer and a
letter to follow, seconded by Director Marra~ and carried unanimously.
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PRESS RELEASE
Administrative Assistant Donna Baird received a Press Release from
Phyllis Wilkins of NBD Bank regarding Southern Indiana Minority
Business Fair on February 2~ 1995 from i:OOPM-?:OOPM at the Ramada
Hotel Riverside and asked Donna to give it to alt the Department
Heads.
There being no
Works and Safety,
lO:OOa.m., seconded
ATTE,~:
CLERK AND TREASURER
further business to come before the Board of Public
Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at
by Director Matra, and carried unanimously.