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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-30-1995~4INtTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA TUESDAY MAY 30, 1995 Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr. called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M., mhd 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 Marra. Also present were: City Engineer Bob Miller, Street Commissioner George Trembly, City Attorney Mike Gillenwater, Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman~ Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Police Chief Charles Elder, Fire Chief Jerry Dooley, Animal Shelter Director Ed Voytes, City Services Coordinator Leslie Kavanaugh, Parks Superintendent Donnie Poole, Administrative Assistant Donna Baird, Wastewater Treatment Manager Kendall Coleman~ Clerk and ]reasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr., and Clerk Alice Davis. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of May BS, 1995 as presented, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented, seconded by Director Matra and carried Unanimously. TIRE PICK-UP Street Commissioner George Trembly getting someone to pick up the 'tires. 880 E. MAPLE STREET reported he's still working on City Attorney Mike Gillenwater reported he did not get Ms. Evans who owns the property at RSO E~ Maple Street. is ready to be file. in touch with The law suit TAXI CAB SERVICE Dan Block did not appear before the Board and this was tabled. STREET CLOSURE IN EASTBROOKE 3 FOR HOME EXPO Bob Lynn representing Bob Lynn Builders is requesting closing Childers Drive in Eastbrooke III at 9:00am on Wednesday June 88~ 1995 for the final paving and for the start of 1995 Home Expo which is taking place between Friday July ?, & July 16~ 1995. Mike Gillenwater says he sees no problem with this. Director Lakeman made the motion to formally give Mr. Lynn permission to close Childers Drive during the ~95 Home Expo starting June 88~ ~995 and reopening on Monday July 17, 1995 at 9:00 am , seconded by Director Marra~ and carried unanimously. Bob Lynn representing Bob Lynn Builders is requesting that Mr. Paul~ Wandruk, who lives at BOO? Gardner Blvd. be put on City sewers. Mr. Lynn explained that he has given Mr. Wandruk easments so he can hook on the sewer lines. Mr. Wandruk appeared before the Board on January B3,1995 to stay on the septic system. Mike Gillenwater said he told Mr. Wandruk if there were no complaints he could stay on the septic system if there was he would have to hook onto the sewer line. Mike said this is considered a complaint. Also if he is within 300' of a sewer line it is State law he needs to hook on. Director Lakeman made the motion to direct City Attorney Mike Gillenwater to have Paul Wundrak~ BO0? Gardner Blvd. hook onto the City Sewer Line because it is mandatory if it's within 300~ per statutory law~ seconded by Director Marra~ and carried unanimously. FAMILY SUPPORT AND DRUG FREE WEEK-EN~ Phil Ellis is here to get final approval for Drug Free Weekend, June 8, 3, & 4. Phil said they are going to have a ~ireworks display with Mr. Bill Loeffler. Mr. Loeffler explained they wilt have the f~reworks beginning ab 9:30pm on Friday June 8, 1995, rain date will be Saturday June B, 1995 at 9:BOpm. The show will last about 15 or 80 munutes, Mr. Loeffler is asking permission to close the area of the venue which will be Pennsylvania Avenue both on the North and South ends so we can properly set up the fireworks safety zone keeping the crowd out. We also have ID'S which the V.I.P. will be worn by Phil Ellis and the other will be worn by our Staff the US Traditional Crew. Those ID'S will be limited to 5 people. Mr. Loeffler said after the show is over it will about 45 minutes to 1 hour to clean up. Phil said the area they are asking to be closed is Pennsylvania Avenue boarded by the softball park~ the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mayor Parker asked if they have insurance~ Bill said in order to receive the permit which has been secured~ you have to have a copy of the actual venue the show itself, and the copy of your insurance certificate to get an approval from the State Fire Marshal,s Office. Chief Dooley said he has gone over all the necessary papers and everything is good. Director Matra made the motion to approve the various reguests by Mr. Etlie ~ Mr. Loeffler to pursue all the necessary requirements, seconded by Director Lakeman~ and carried unanimously. !~ANDICAPPED PARKING SPAC~ Mayor Parker has a request from Mable Coleman, 519 E. Market Street requesting for a handicapped parking space in front o~ her home. Mayor Parker said there is not a charge for this sign. Director Matra made the motion to approve the handicapped parking space at 519 E. Market Street, seconded by Director Lakeman, and carried unanimously. Mayor Parker asked George Trembly to take care of putting up the sign. i PAGE 3 MAY 30, 1995 BIDS FOR CHIPPER TRUCK The bids for the Chipper truck are as follows: KENTUCKY TRUCK SALES, INC. Freightliner FL50 $27,900.00 KENTUCKY TRUCK SALES, INC. Freightliner FL60 SB9,B73.00 City Attorney Mike Gillenwater said we would take these under advisement and bring the recommendation to the Board next week. LETTER Mayor Parker received and read a letter from Mitt Clayton~ Greater Clark County Schools thanking the Fighters and Police Officers for a fine job they have done in helping with different accidents with the school buses. (see copy). TAXI CAB PROPOSAL City Attorney Mike Gillenwater said he wants to make the Board aware that he gave Mr. Spencer's Office a proposed redraft for a t~axi Cab regulation in Ordinance form for the Council to consider~ and this will be on the agenda for next weeks Council meeting. Mike has sent to the other Towns and Cities in the area. PSI EASEMENT City Engineer Bob Miller received a call from Jeff Dom representing PSI is requesting to use part of a City easement that goes to Jessie Ballew's property to lay 8000 volt electric line. We have a 80' easement, if they stay 6' away from our force main~ Bob sees no problem with this~ and Kendall agrees with th~s. City Attorney Mike Gillenwater said if we are going to put restrictions on this we need to have this in writing. Bob said he would send them a letter. Director Matra made the motion to approve for PSI to use part of the City easement~ seconded by Director Lakeman~ and carried unanimously. PURCHASE OF BOD INCUBATOR Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Kendall Coleman is requesting the Board's approval to proceed with the purchase of a BOD Incubator. The incubator will be used for BOD laboratory analysis. Kendall recommends the City purchase model number CMS #~99-766~ Equatherm BOD incubator with mechanical convection at a cost of $2,740.00. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the purchase of the BOD incubator for $B,740.00, seconded by Director Marra~ and carried unanimously. PAGE A MAY 30, 1995 THANK YOU Administrative Assistant Donna Baird thanked all the Department Heads who helped with the Eddie Rabbitt concert on Saturday May 27, 1995. There being no further businees to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety, Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at lO:15a.m., seconded by Director Matra, and carried unanimously. MAYOR