HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-28-1994MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY FEBRUARY 28~ 1994
Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr. called the meeting to order at 9:30
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: Building Commissioner Bill Gavin, City Engineer Bob
Miller, Street Commissioner George Trembly~ City Attorney Mike
Gillenwater, Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman, Maintenance Foreman
Mike Ewton, Plant Superintendent Larry James~ Police Chief Rick
Elliott~ Fire Chief Jerry Dooley~ Animal Shelter Manager Jan Wheatley,
City Services Coordinator Leslie Kavanaugh~ Parks Superintendent
Rodger Caldwell, Administrative Assistant Donna Baird, Councilperson
Peggy Wilder, Councilperson Andrew Williams, and Clerk Alice Davis.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
of February 22, 1994 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.
PRESCRIPTION CARDS
Insurance Coordinator Suzy Nevitt is requesting the Boards approval on
the prescription cards. The insurance committee is raising the
prescriptions from $3.00 to $5.00 for generic and keeping the name
brand at $10.00. Diane Swank representing Cooper Associates was in
attendance. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the change in
the prescription cards recommended by Mrs. Nevitt, seconded by
Director Matra, and carried unanimously.
MRS. KNOWLAND'S NEIGHBORHOOD PROBLEMS
Street Commissioner George Trembly explained that he didn't have time
to go over to Mrs. Knowlands neighborhood last week. George talked to
Mrs. Knowland and will meet with her on Thursday~
STOP SIGN CLEARSTREAM AND PEBBLEBROOK
Building Commissioner Bill Gavin said that he checked on the request
for a stop sign at Clearstream and Pebblebrook, he said that the
streets are not dedicated. Police Chief Rick Elliott said that it
will be up to the developer to pu! up the signs until it is dedicated.
Councilperson Peggy Wilder said that Chief Elliott could contact Mr.
Bob Selmer about this.
MARKET AND SPRING STREETS
Mayor Parker asked Street Commissioner George Trembly to report on the
closing of Market Street intersection. George said that the
~ intersection is completely closed on N. S. E. W sides. Across from
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Ann's on the River they are putting in the angled parking now and down
Spring Street. They should start digging right away.
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FEBRUARY 28, 1994
VACATE PORTION OF SUBDIVISION
Barbara Young Attorney for Christ Gospel Church is requesting to
vacate Oakwood Drive. The Church owns all of the property along
Oakwood Drive. Mrs. Young has letters from all the Utility Companies
with their approval. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve Mrs.
Young's petition to vacate Oakwood Drive contignent upon Councils
approval~ seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
HANDICAP PARKING SIGN
Cora Townsend~ 939 E. Maple Street is requesting a handicap parking
sign so her grandsons school bus can pick him up in front of their
home, he is handicapped. Mayor Parker said that Police Chief Elliott
will investigate this to see if it should be a handicap or resident
only sign and bring his recommendation back to the Board.
3-WAY STOP
Orville Stoner reported that he had trouble getting out of Eastbrooke
Subdivision onto Holmans Lane and is requesting a B-way stop at the
entrance. Building Commissioner Bill Gavin said that Holmans Lane is
in the County. Police Chief Elliott said that he will investigate
this and bring his recommendations back to the Board.
DRAINAGE PROBLEM
Councilperson Peggy Wilder presented a list of drainage problems to
the Board of Public Works and Safety. Councilperson Wilder said that
there are three main projects that consist of Bishop, Cornwell~ Crums~
Dunbar and Delmar in the Meadows Subdivision they all tie into
together. Mr. Charley White~ 2402 Bishop Lane presented a sketch and
pictures of his yard and is requesting that the ditch be cleaned out.
Mr. Dave Long, 2509 Bishop Lane presented pictures of his back yard
filled with ponding water. Mr. Cruse~ Waverly Road showed pictures of
a ditch behind his home. Augusta Drive also contributes to this
problem. Building Commissioner Bill Gavin said the reason that
Waverly Road has a problem is when the contractor was there a resident
would not let him on the property. Mayor Parker asked Bob Miller and
George Trembly to look into this and if needed they could involve Mr.
Jorge Lanz. Mr. Brook Sevan, 3020 Clearstream reported that his house
gets flooded. The developer has started section 6 of Suburban Acres
and it is making the drainage problem worse. A1 Schmitt is the
developer. Bob Miller is making a study on this and will know
something in a couple of weeks and will report back to the Board.
STOP SIGN
Councilpecson Peggy Wilder has a neighborhood request from Elk Pointe
residents for a three way stop at the entrance of Elk Pointe and
Charlestown Pike. Mayor Parker asked Police Chief Rick Elliott to
investigate this and bring his recommendation back to the Board.
CHANGE STREET SIGNS
Councilperson Peggy Wilder reported that Elk Pointe has changed the
steel signs to more decorative wood signs. The stop sign will not be
defaced 'they will be outlined in wood and have a wood pole.
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FEBRUARY 88, 1994
ANIMAL SHELTER COMPLAINT
Councilperson Andrew Williams appeared before the Board representing
Debra Hunt, 614 Fulton Street concerning a complaint that Mrs. Hunt
has against the Animal Shelter. Mrs. Hunts dog was picked up and it
cost her $104.00 to get her do out. Animal Shelter Director Jan
Wheatley explained that the fine was $65.00 and the dog had to be
inoculated by state law and it cost $39.00 with a total of $104.00.
DRAINAGE PROBLEM
C~uncilperson Andrew Williams representing Savannah Johnson, 1518
Francis Drive concerning a drainage problem in her back yard. She is
requesting a followup about trenching in her yard. City Engineer Bob
Miller said that he wanted to put a catch basin there but Les Best
from the Sewer Department said that couldn't be done. Bob said that
he would let Andrew know whats going on.
COMPLAINT
Councilperson Andrew Williams representing Savannah Johnson, 1512
Francis Drive has a complaint about excessive accumulated garbage bags
at 1510 Francis Drive. Building Commissioner Bill Gavin said that he
would take care of it.
CUM CAP DEV. FUND CHANGE
Councilperson Andrew Williams is proposing that there will be a change
in the Cum Cap Dev. Fund for paying lease agreements, they will have
to be put into each Departments budgets for 1995.
SIDEWALK FROM MAGNOLIA TO SPRING STREET
Councilperson Andrew Williams representing Mrs. Knowland regarding
extending the sidewalks from Magnolia to Spring Street to keep the
children from having to walk to school on the street. Mayor Parker
said that Major Dennis Simmon addressed this issue at a Council
meeting. Police Chief Rick Elliott said that they did a study on this
and~checked with Mr. Brewer, principal of Springhill School and there
were only 2 children that lived in that area. Since then there has
been more children moving in. Chief Elliott said that it is more
important to have these children cross at Eastern Blvd. and Spring
Street~ and this will take major engineering studies.
REQUEST
timetable for trees and
Councilperson Andrew Williams is requesting
landscaping to be planted at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Plant
Superintendent Larry James said that he has 3 quotes, but has not
awarded one as on now.
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FEBRUARY 28~ 1994
LOG TO BE KEPT ON THE $75~000 DRAINAGE MONEY
Mayor Parker asked City Engineer Bob Miller if he would keep a log of ~ .~
what we are doing on the drainage projects and the current balances of ~
the $?57000 alotted for the drainage problems.
DEDICATION OF STREET IN CHERRY CREEK
City Engineer Bob Miller reported on the findings on the dedication of
the street in Cherry Creek~ he said that the samples he took were ~ot
up to City standards, and he recommends not to take the Street into
the City. Mayor Parker asked Bob to call Councilperson Barbara WilsOn
with the results.
8-TON WEIGHT LIMIT
Street Commissioner George Trembly reported that Charlestown Pike has
ma~or damage with wet spots in the road that has to be fixed with
slate and rock then paved. George is requesting that a 8-ton weight
limit sign be installed on a temporary basis for now, so big trucks
will take another route. Mayor Parker asked George to get in touch
with the companies that have trucks that use Charlestown Pike.
Director Matra made the motion to accept Mr. Tremblys recommendations
on the temporary 8-ton weight limit sign, seconded by Director
Lakeman~ and carried unanimously.
DRAINAGE PROBLEM
City Services Coordinator [-es Kavanaugh reported that
drainage problems also in the 1600 block of E. 8th Street.
MILLCREEK LIFT STATION
there is
Plant Superintendent Larry James reported that he has a problem at
Millcreek Lift Station with the control system~ it's 22 years old and
parts cannot be found. Larry received a quote of $6,700.00. Mayor
Parker said we have no other alternative but to replace it. Director
Lakeman made the motion to approve the upgrade of Millcreek Lift
Station controls, seconded by Director Matra, and carried unanimously.
STREET LIGHTS ~
Mayor Parker received a letter from Darrell C~ Sanford in reference to
the 8 hr. parking along Locust Street. Police Chief Rick Elliott said
that the parking problem is his, but we don~t start enforcing it until
9:00am. Chief Eltiott said that Mr. Sanford also wants street. He
will keep in contact with Mr. Sanford. (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
10:45a.m., seconded by Director Matra, and carried unanimously.
ATTESTI ~ ~
THE
GEORGE R. TREMBLY
Street Commissioner
Board of ~ublic
1003 Fulton Street
Jeffersonville. Indiana 47130
(8121 285-6455
FAX (812) 285-6468
Feb 94
A clos~ inspection of Chsrlestown Pike reveals that the
s~des oF ~hs reed ere becoming unsafe. Heavy traFFic
~rom trucks using this road as a short-cut to Holmans Lane
has caused considerable damage. It will be s costly ~rojeet
to repair this road.
W~th this in mind, I
limit on this road,
reaair, we should continue with Council approval,
~ould like to zmpo_e sn 8 ton wai~ht
in an emergency eituation. After
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CffY ILLE
RAYMOND J. PARKER, JR.
Rober~ L. Miller
City Engineer
812-285-6476
1003 Fulton St.
Jeffersonville, In 47130
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MAYOR
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Board oF Public Wo~ks
RB Feb 94
Becky Snelllng
Secretary
812-285-6407
City-County Bldg.
501 E. Court Ave.
Jeffersonville. In
Fax 812-285-6468
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE
DATE: 2-25-94
OUR REF:
SUBJECT: Street Lights
Jeffersonville IN 47130-9998
TO:
Mayor Raymond Parker
City of Jeffersonville
501 E Court Ave
Jeffersonville IN 47130-4059
Mayor Parker:
With the change to two hour parking only on Locust Street between
Court Ave and Seventh Street, this will cause some problems for some
of the employees at the Jeffersonville Post Office. With the limited
parking that is available now in this area, this change will require
some of the employees having to park further down the street on
Seventh Street. This will create the possiblity of a major safety
problem. Most of the employees that report to work between 3:00 A.M.
and 4:00 A.M. are female. On Mondays, we have employees reporting to
work at 1:00 A.M. The problem is the lack of street lighting in this
area. In order to provide the safest environment possible, I request
that additional lighting be put in this area. There needs to be a
street light on the utility pole next to the entrance to the back
parking lot of the Post Office on Locust Street. There also needs to
be atleast one street light on Seventh Street behind the Post Office
parking lot. This additional lighting would also create a safer area
for all the citizens of Jeffersonville who travel in this area.
Any consideration you can give to this request would be appreciated.
5
MAYOR
RAYMOND J. PARKER, JR.
C~ ,Y OF JE~'FERSONV1LLE
Respectfully,
Postmaster
Jeffersonville IN
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MY NAME IS CHARLIE WHITE, 2402 BISHOP, IN THE MEADOWS.
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF OPEN DITCHES IN THE MEADOWS
SUBDIVISION THAT NO LONGER DRAIN PROPERLY BECAUSE THEY
ARE OVERGROWN WITH WEEDS AND WHAT HAVE YOU. THESE
DITCHES NEED TO BE CLEANED OUT TO PREVENT FURTHER FLOOD-
ING AND BEFORE MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OCCUR.
ONE OF THE OPEN DITCHES (REFER TO SKETCH) STARTS IN
MY BACK YARD (2402 BISHOP) AND WINDS AROUND TO JESS~ BALLEW~s
PROPERTY. THIS DITCH (BEHIND MY HOME) IS A "SPILLWAY" FOR
A STORM SEWER THAT SERVICES ONE OF THE MEADOWS ADDITIONS.
THIS ADDITION IS ON A HIGHER PLAIN AND THE RAIN WATER GUSHES
TO THE DITCH. DURING RAINSTORMS THE DITCH BACKS UP AND CAUSES
YARD AND STREET FLOODING. I~VE SEEN WATER UP TO MINE AND MY
NEIGHBORS BACK DOOR, AS WELL AS, WATER STANDING IN SCOTT ST
OVER A FOOT. EVEN WHEN THE WATER RECEDES, OUR BACKYARDS ARE
SOGGY FOR WEEKS.
OUR CALLS FOR HELP ON THIS MATTER HAS ALWAYS (THRU TWO
ADMINISTRATIONS) BEEN MET WITH THE SAME RESPONSE: "WE RECOGNIZE
THE PROBLEMS BUT DON~T HAVE THE MONEY". NOT ONCE HAS ANYONE
CITED A COST ON HOW MUCH MONEY IS NEEDED TO CLEAN OUT DITCHES.
IN MY OPINION, THE PROJECT DOESN'T REQUIRE HEAVY EQUIPMENFETC,
IT REQUIRES MANPOWER, SHOVELS AXE~ AND WHEELBARROWS.
WE IN THE MEADOWS FEEL THAT WE HAVE A MAJOR DRAINAGE PROBLEM
THAT CAN BE CORRECTED WITH MINIMAL DOLLARS. IT IS THEREFORE
REQUESTED THAT CLEANING OUT THE AFOREMENTIONED DITCHES BE GIVEN
A HIGH PRIORITY.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
1 ATCH