HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-1994MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA
MONDAY MAY 16, 1994
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: 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~ Police Chief Rick Elliott~ Fire Chief Jerry Dooley, Animal
Shelter Manager Jan Wheatley, City Services Coordinator Leslie
Kavanaugh, Interim Parks Manager Donnie Poole, Administrative
Assistant Donna Baird~ Interim Wastewater Treatment Manager Phil
Thompson, Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr.~ and Clerk Lynne
Kempf.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
of May, 9, 1994 as presented, seconded by Director Matra and carried
unanimously.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the payroll as presented~
seconded by Director Matra, and carried unanimously.
THREE-WAY STOP AT CLEARSTREAM AND PEBBLEBROOK
Chief Elliott did a traffic count there and would like a week
it over and bring back to next Monday's meeting.
to look
HEDGE COMPLAINT ON MAIN STREET
City Attorney Gillenwater reported
on this matter and the time for a
not yet up,
that the letter has been sent out
response from the party involved is
JEFFBOAT ISSUE
C~ty Services Coordinator Les Kavanaugh said that he met with Mr.
Grant,the Chief of Security at Jeffboat last Thursday. The involved
people are to bring their vehicles into the security gate of Jeffboat
and someone from the firm will look at their vehicles and take it from
there.
ASHLEY LITHOGRAPHING
David White with Ashley Lithographing addressed the board requesting
paving between the alley of their business and Gray and Wells Body
Shop. Mayor Parker told Mr. White that as a rule, the city does not
do alleys, He said Mr. Trembly would take a look at it and evaluate
the situation. Mayor Parker~ said he couldn't promise him anything.
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May 16i~1994
PEDDLER PERMIT
Dian Cocks~ representing Hazel Grays requested a peddlers permit to
sell collegiate shirts. Mayor Parker asked that she give her name~ ~!
address~ phone number, etc to the police department, but that she ~
doesn't need a permit to sell on private property.
SMOKING BANS
Richard Crabtree of Smokers Rights of Southern Indiana asked for
permission to protest peacefully in front of the Clark County Jail on
June 18th, from 12 to 3 p.m. Attorney Gillenwater recommended
approving this request. Mayor Parker instructed Donna Baird to
contact the commissioners and let them know that the city approves.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve, seconded by Director
Marra~ and carried unanimously.
MARKET STREET PHASE TWO
Nathan Grimes of Jacobi, Toombs~ and Lanz reported that a water main
needs to be relocated for an approximate sum of $8~608.00. Attorney
Gillenwater said he would write a letter of commitment Director
Lakeman made the motion to accept the quote, seconded by Director
Marra~ and carried unanimously.
CHERRY CREEK PUMPING STATION
Mr. Charles Igert, who is on the Cherry Creek board spoke in regards
to upgrading the pumping station. In order for the city to take
responsibility for the station~ it must meet certain guidelines. Mr.
Igert is concerned about the cost of the upgrading. Mayor Parker
assured Mr. Igert that the city wants to work with them.
ELKE ROINTE DRAINAGE PROBLEM
Bill and Mary Sale of 2205 Elke Pointe Boulevard spoke in regards to a
drainage problem near his home. They said it is a problem caused by
Schuler Builders and efforts to solve the problem by talking with the
builder have failed. After showing the board some pictures~ the board
agreed that it needs to be looked into.City Attorney Gillenwater will
be sending a letter to Mr. Schuler in regards to this matter.
RETIREMENT
Mayor Parker announced the retirement
police department effective May
of William Delehanty
1994.
from the
CHERRY CREEK GARBAGE PICK-UP
City Attorney Gillenwater reports that Rumpke will be starting pick-up
service in Cherry Creek. The Rumpke contract is being renewed for one
year. Director Matra made the motion to approve, seconded by Director
Lakeman~ and carried unanimously.
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May 16, i994
COMPOST CONTRACT BID
Attorney Gillenwater opened a bid from Rumpke for the amount of .99
per unit per month, which is $6,87B.60 a month, or $377635.60 for a
year, or $75,271.20 for two years. Director Lakeman made the motion
to take this under advisement~ seconded by Director Matra, and carried
unanimously.
POLICE GRANT
Chief Elliott said the police department has received a grant from the
Drug Free Community Fund in the amount of $10,665.00 for use in
various ways.
TENTH STREET PROJECT
Interim Wastewater Treatment
the Tenth Street project.
Manager Phil Thompson gave
an update on
CONCERT IN THE PARK
Interim Parks Manager Donnie Poole announced that
the park will be Friday, May ~Oth at ?:00 p.m.
thanked Walnut Ridge for their landscaping.
the first concert in
in the gazebo. He
BUDGETS
Administrative Assistant Donna Baird reminded ail department heads
that their budgets are due today. They need to sign the pre-budgetl
list for a time and date to meet. Budget hearings are to begin July
5th. Also, Clerk-Treasurer Spencer suggested that Donna call the City
Judge regarding the budgets.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public
Works and Safety, Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at 10:15
a.m., seconded by Director Marra~ and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
TO:
Chief of Police
Board of Police Commissioners
Police Pension Board of Trustees
Gentlemen:
I, Willi~,'M. Delehanty
from the Jeffersonville
served more then 21
this deoartment.
, herewith tender my retirement
Police Depertment, sfter having
( 21 ) years with
It is requested' th. st my resignation be effective with the
close of business 09 the. ,, 15 TM. day ,of MAY
19,94 .
I further petition the Trustees of the Police Pension
Board that I be placed on 8 REGU~YR ( 21 ) year
oension.
Si ned ' ' ~ ~ ~
Forms to be made in triDlicste.
#l Chief
#2 Police Pension Board
#3 Applicant's Copy