HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-21-1995MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC'WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY AUGUST 21, 1995
Mayor Raymond J. ParKer'Jr2' called the ~eetlng to order at 9:30 A.M.,
and on call of the roll those members present were Mayo~ Raymond J.
Parker Jr., Personnel and Safety Director Harold Lakeman, and Sewage
Collection Office Director Jim Matra.
Also present were~ Building Commissioner Bill Gavin, City Engineer Bob
Miller, '.'Street Commissioner George Trembly, City Attorney Mike
Gillenwater, Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman, Assistant Police Chief
Charles Thompson, Fire Chief Jerry Dooley, Animal Shelter Director Ed
Voylesv City Services Coordinator Leslie Kavanaugh, Parks
Superintendent Rick Elliott, Administrative Assistant Donna Baird,
Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Kendall Coleman, Councilperson
Barbara Wilson, and Clerk Alioe Davis.
Directbr Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes oft'he meeting
of August 14, 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.
Mayor Parker welcomed Personnel and Safety Director Harold Lakeman
back from his illness.
RESIDENT PARKING 317 MEIGS AVENUE
Assistant Police Chief Charles Thompson reported on the resident
parking at 317 Meigs Avenue for Ann May McComas at the request of
Terry Curtis. Assistant Chief Thompson said that it getting worked on
and probably will be a handicap parking sign.
STOP SIGN AT PARK PLACE AND CRESTVIEW · ' .....
Kent Steele is requesting ~ 32w~'st6P' "at'"Park pl'a~e~ 'ahd crestView
because of the Masonic Home being built there, and soon there will be
more traffic. Mayor Parker explained to Mr. Steele that the police
will have to investigate this and bring their recommendations back to
the Board next week.
Colleen Fisher, requested~% s%W~r tap-in was not present at the Board
Meeting and this was tabled. ".".' ~. ~' ..... ~ ~ ·
CHERRY CREEK CONDOS
Charles Igert, represehting Cherry Creek Condo~ AssOciation introduced
Mr. HoWard Angel and Jack"'"~Wright WhO alSO' represent the Association
are appearing before the~oard'¢ohcernlng the twice a week garbage
pick-up by R~mPke.- Mr. ~geFt said the Association has received a bill
for $853.28 and they don t ~nderstand why they received it, Mr. Steve
Deaton representing Rumpke also appeared before ~Board.~ Mayor Parker
asked Mr. Deaton to address the Board. Mr. Deaton introduced Tom
Tremble, sales representative for Rumpke. Mr. Deaton and Mr. Tremble
discussed and explained the different sizes of the containers and of
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costs. Commissioner Trembly said the letter April 11, 1994 stated
that the City will pay for one pick-up per week with the additional
services to be covered by the Cherry Creek Condominium Association.
(see letter) Councilperson Wilson asked about individual trash cans
being used. Mr. Igert said they could use them as long as it does not
cost any more money. There was discussion on this. Mr. Tremble said
the S853.28 is the monthly charge on 16- 2 yd. containers, picked up
twice a week. The representatives from the Association discussed
volume. Mayor Parker said that you want the one time a week like we
do all the other ~residents at no cost to you. Mayor Parker asked
George if this could be done? George said it could. George said he
talked to Rumpke representative and they are willing to go over to the
complex with them and show them where they can put the cans because of
the big trucks and that would give an idea of how the cans will work.
If that doesn't work then you can come back and ask the Council for
help in paying the cost of the additional pick up. Mayor Parker asked
for the Association to get together with Mr. Kavanaugh and Mr. Trembly
and a representative from Rumpke to get things worked out.
DANNY K. HARRIS CITED FOR ACCIDENT AT COURT AND SPRING STREET
Street Commissioner Trembly said he cited Danny K. Harris to appear
before this Board today for the accident he had at Court and Spring
Street for damaging a traffic control box, ran over a park bench~
speeding sign, ran into a bakery truck, he owes the City $5,006.15,
and he will be appearing in court on August 30, 1995 they already have
the paper work, Mr. Harris was supposed to appear at this meeting
first, since he did not appear here we will report this to the Judge.
THANK YOU
Personnel and Safety Director Harold Lakeman thanked everyone for all
the cards, letters and phone calls and the pep talks the Mayor and Pee
Wee had in office, he glad to be back.
Animal Shelter Ed Voyles welcomed Pee Wee back.
STREET CLOSING
City Engineer Bob Miller said he had a call from Don Edward concerning
a dead Elm treem at 1809 Spring Street and he is requesting to close
the 1800 block of Spring Street for 1/2 day, beginning at noon today.
Mayor Parker asked Bob, George and the Police Department take a look
at this and make sure he has insurance,a flagman and bring the
recommendation back to the Board next week.
8-TON WEIGHT LIMIT, CHARLESTOWN PIKE
Street Commissioner George Trembly reported they temporarily made
Charlestown Pike an 8-ton weight limit and would like to keep it at
that, but this needs to be approved by the Board and then sent to the
Council to amend the Ordinance that covers, and to add that road to
the 8 ton weight limit roads. Director Lakeman made the motion to
approve the amending of the Ordinance, seconded by Director Matra, and
carried unanimously.
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STREET SWEEPER BIDS
Street Commissioner wants permission to advertise
street sweeper. Director Matra made the motion
advertising for a new street sweeper, seconded by
and carried unanimously.
for bids for a
to approve the
Director Lakeman,
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 Matra, and carried unanimously.
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