HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-1995MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
?Administrative Assistant Donna Baird called the meeting to order at
~9:30 A.M., in the absence of Mayor~ Raymond J. Pa~ker, Jr. and on call
,.of the roll those members present were: 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, Sewage Office Manager Bob
Goldman, Police Chief Charles Elder, Fire Chief Jerry Dooley,
Maintenance Manager Mike Ewton, Animal Shelter Director Ed Voyles,
Parks Superintendent Rick Elliott, Wastewater Treatment Plant Director
.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 September 5, 1995 as presented, seconded by DirectOr Matra and
carried unanimously.
Direct~ L~man made the motion to approve the claims as presented,
seconded by Director Matra, and carried unanimously.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the payrolls as
seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
~WHEEL LOADER BID OPENING
City Clerk- Treasurer
the Wheel Loaders
presented,
C. Richard Spencer Jr. opened the only bid for
WHAYNE SUPPLY COMPANY
1400 Cecil Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky
Bid: $81,929.00
Director Lakeman made the motion to take the bid under
until next week, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
3 WAY STOP AT SPORTSMAN AND RIDGEWAY DRIVES
Police Chief Charles Elder reported on the 3-way stop at Sportsman and
Ridgeway Drives. Chief Elder read s petition from the Resldent~bf
the 1100 block asking for a crosswalk painted on Sportsman at Ridgeway
Drives to get to Mayfalr Apartments and a "Slow School Zone" sign put
up. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve painting a crosswalk
on Sportsman at Ridgeway Drives and a "slow school zone" sign,
seconded by Dlrector Matra, and carried unanimously. (see copy)
STREET LIGHTS IN ALLEY
City Engineer Bob Miller reported on the street lights in alley's, Bob
said he called PSI checking on how many there are now, Bob said there
are quite a few and he recommends putting one at 334 Mechanic Street.
Director Matra made the motion to approve the street light, seconded
by Director Lakeman, and carried unanimously.
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TELEPHONE SOLICITATION FOR OHIO VALLEY BLIND ASSOCIATION
Susanne Brumleve,~ representlngl Ohio Valley Blind Association is
appearing before .the Board~ requesting permission to start the
telephone solicitation for their annual mini circus on' Wednesday
November 1~, 1995 at 6:00 & 8:00pm ~at the National Guard Armory in New
Albany. The calls will be from Cinncinati starting soon. Director
Lakeman made the motion to approve the telephone Solicitalon, seconded
by Director Matra, and carried u~animously.
SEWER TAP IN ON CARR CIRCLE
Joe Towns, Cart Circle is requesting a sewer tap in'and asked Building
Commissioner Gavin to speak for him. Commissioner Gavin said Mr.
Towns is requesting a sewer tap in on Cart Circle that in the fringe
area.~,~ Commissioner Gavin said Mr. Towns will have to sign a wavier
for the right to remonstrate against annexation and have it reCorded
and bring it to his office. Director Lakeman made the motion to
approve the sewer tap in on Cart Circle, seconded by Director Matra,
nanimously
SEALING PARKING LOT AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Wastewater Treatment Plant Director Kendall Coleman repOrted that the
parking lot at the Wastewater Treatment Plant needs sealed. Director
Coleman said he had taken bids for this project and he recommends that
the bid be given to Striegel Asphalt Company, Inc. at a cost of
s4,500.00. Director Lakeman, made the mOtionto approve awarding the
bid for sealing the parking lot, seconded by Director Matra, and
carried unanimously. (see copy)
Administrative Assistant Donna Baird said that Mayor Parker wanted to
extend his appreciation and thanks to all the Department Heads
involved with the Steamboat Days Festival. Police Chief Elder said
everything went well. . .
Personnel and Safety Director Harold Lakeman announced for the second
consecutive year the City of Jeffersgnvi!!el has w~n.~an.,awErd from IPEP
and it will be presented at Indianapolis on October 3, 1995.
ANIMALSHELTER ANNOUNCEMENT ..... ~.,i;¢ -'~
Shelter Director Ed Voyles announced that commencing this
Saturday the Shelter will be opening on Saturday from 11:00-2:00 P.M.
On December 9, 1995 this will be re-evaluated to see if it is
successful and that will make our decision to continue on Saturdays or
not.
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SEPTEMBER 11, 1995
UPDATE PLANS FOR INTERSECTION OF DUTCH LANE AND HAMBURG PIKE
City Engineer Bob Miller reported that he received a letter from
Kloeker Engineering, P.C. asking that the City update the plans for
the Intersection Improvement of Hamburg Pike and Dutch Lane at a cost
not to exceed S2,500.00 if it is not metric. Director Lakeman made
the motion to approve the spending of $2,500.00 to complete the
Engineers plans of Dutch Lane and Hamburg Pike Intersection, seconded
by Director Matra, and carried unanimously. (see copy)
BRIDGE CLOSING FOR LOUISVILLE AIDS WALK
Police Chief Elder has a request to close the 2nd. Street Bridge on
Sunday September 24, 1995 at noon to 5:00 p.m. and also surrounding
streets. Director Matra made the motion to approve by the
recommendation of Chief Elder to close 2nd. Street Bridge on
September 24, 1995, seconded by Director Lakeman, and carried
unanimously. (see copy)
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public
Works and Safety, Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at
09:50a.m., seconded by Director Matra, and carried unanimously.
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