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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-20-1994MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA MONDAY JUNE BO~ 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~ Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Police Chief Rick Elliott~ Fire Chief Jerry Dooley~ Animal Shelter Manager Jan Wheatley, Interim Parks Manager Donnie Poole~ Administrative Assistant Donna Baird, Interim Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Phil Thompson~ Councilperson Bill Wolpert, Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr., and Clerk Barbara Hollis. Director Matra made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 13, 1994 as presented~ seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously. Director Lakeman maoe the motion to approve the payrolls as presented, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. GRAHAM STREET SEWER CAVE-IN ManaGer Thompson reoorted there are two more connections necessary to comolete the reoair work on the Graham Street sewers. They have experienced a delay due to a small gas leak which is being repaired by the gas company. He anticipates completion by the end of the week. Engineer Miller feels it will be complete two day~ following correction of the gas leak. HEDGE COMPLAINT Mr. Bill Sauer reappeared before the Board to request further help with his complaint of unsafe traffic vision due to a hedge. Mayor Parker was under the impression this had been taken care of. Commissioner Gavin and Engineer Miller explained the hedge has been trimmed to make it legal. Mayor Parker is embarrassed this has gone on so long as it is a hazardous situation. He wilt reconsult with the City Attorney as there has to be a way to do something without a law suit. Mr. Sauer explained the side the resident uses is cut back while the side the subdivision uses has not been. INTERSECTION AT CHESTNUT AND SPRING Engineer Miller expects the intersection at Chestnut and Spring to open Tuesday. This has taken longer than expected as the labor is being done by volunteers. Director Matra maid brick was being laid this morning. YOUTH SUMMER WORK PROGRAM Interim Superintendent Poole explained he did meet with Pat Elder regarding the Youth Summer Work Program and reports trouble finding youth to work. It is hoped to find workers for the second session. PAGE 2 JUNE 20, 1994 PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES Mr. Don Johnson of Primerica Financial Services appeared before the Board to explain a payroll deduction investment plan with contributions as little as $25 he would like to make available to the employees. This does not involve insurance. They offer one on one financial counseling. Mr. Johnson explained this can be worked through the credit union. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer would like to have a prospectus. He also explained the need for at least 25 participants to implement payroll deduction. Mr. Johnson will meet with Clerk and Treasurer Spencer. REQUEST FOR PERMIT Mr. Rob Cocke, 104 Flamingo, Clarksville: requests a permit or permission to sell glow-in-the-dark necklaces on the Riverfront during the 4th of July fireworks. Mr. Cooke was asked to submit information to the Police Chief and come back to the Board. Mayor Parker suggests Mr. Cooke obtain liability insurance. REQUEST TO VACATE ALLEY Mr. Dan Matra, Attorney for Munich Welding, appeared before the Board to request the vacation of a 10' by 120' section of the alley near the business. This has been used as storage for 20 years or more. The company owns on both sides of this area. Following all discussion, Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the request contingent upon Common Council and City Attorney approval, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. DUST PROBLEM Mr. A1 Bernhart appeared before the Board to request help with the three inches of dust in front of his boat on the Riverfront. Interim Superintendent Poole has meet with Commissioner Trembly and explained the problems with this. They are planning to water and sweep the area Wednesday morning. Commissioner Trembly reported he will have to take the parking blocks out. Mr. Bernhart also noted the soil erosion problem. Commissioner Trembley explained the trees will be on the boats or on the road with a good storm. There is a need for a retaining wail. Director Lakeman has contacted the Corps of Engineers asking for an inspection. Councilperson Wolpert thanked the Board for listening to Mr. Bernhart. Councilperson Woipert inquired if anyone had talked face to face with the owner of the hedges on Main. He was informed four or five different employees have talked with the owner. TENT PERMIT REQUEST Mr. Russell Cart, Carr's Nursery, appeared before the Board to request a tent permit to sell plants at 1663 East loth Street. A tent has been in this location under another name. The property owner does not have a problem. Following all discussion, Director Matra made the motion to approve the request pending no legal ~robiems, seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously. PAGE 3 JUNE 80, 1994 REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL Ms. Ida Callahan, 1519 Brigman appeared before the Board to explain she was told be a neighbor a gray truck with City of Jeffersonville on it stacked a door and a bed on top of the truck and pulled the top of her plum tree over and split the trunk on May l?. Later that same morning the recycling truck came through the alley and pulled the tree more. She has talked with Walnut Ridge and has been advised the tree cannot be saved. She requests the City remove the tree so that no one is hurt. Commissioner Trembly does not have a truck matching the description and his trucks do not stack on top. Commissioner Trembly will have the tree removed. Mayor Parker may ask Ms. Callahan to sign papers for this. FAMILY SUPPORT AND DRUG FREE WEEKEND Mr. Phil Ellis appeared before the Board to ask for trash pick up or a packer, porta-pots~ and barricades Support and Drug Free Weekend. All requests will Mr. Ellis thanked the Board for all the help. police patrol: for the Family be taken care of. NEW FACILITY MANAGER Manager Thompson introduced Mr. Kendall Coleman who will be the new Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager. Manager Thompson will be here for a few more weeks. He also introduced Mr. Jerry Olmsted with the Corporate Office who is here looking at the plant. Manager Thompson reported the sewer cave-in on Mechanic is being worked on and should be completed in-house. REQUEST FOR WAGE INCREASES Commissioner Trembly presented a request for salary increases for three employees. The request is within the budget and salary ordinance. Director Lakeman made the motion to grant the request as presented, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. STREET DEPARTMENT Commissioner Trembly reported Walnut from Court to loth is being paved~ however paving will be discontinued until the weather cools as it taking too long for the pavement to cool and traffic is causing problems. Also due to the heat the hours have been changed so the employees work from 6:00 A.M. until 2:30 P.M. It has been recommended that Sportsmans Drive, Crestview~ Main, and Ewing Lane be double lined. Chief Elliot agrees with this. Director Lakeman made the motion to double line the Streets as requested, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. SECOND STREET BRIDGE CLOSING Jeffersonville was not notified that Louisville would be closing the Second Street Bridge Sunday evening for the fireworks until one hour before closing. Chief Elliot reported he has called Louisville this morning and this will not happen again. JUNE BO, 1994 LEAVE WITHOUT PAY Commissioner Trembley has week leave without pay for motion to approve the request~ unanimously. REQEUST FOR ROAD BLOCK Assistant Baird presented a presented the paperwork requesting a David Turner. Director Lakeman made~t~e]c seconded by Director Matra and car~e~ request from Mr. Mike Palayo for a roadblock at 8th and the Fire Headquarters for this weekend to collect' funds for the A.A.U. girls basketball trip to Wisconsin. Chief DooI~ and Chief Elliot have no problem with this. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the request~ seconded by Director Marra~ and carried unanimously. ~ BUDGETS Assistant Baird reported 98~ of the ready for distribution to the Council budgets are in and this evening. they ~ill be ~ There being Works and 10:40 A.M.~ ATTES~,~ /~ ~, CLERK AND TREASUR~ ~// no further business to come before the Board ofPublic'"" Safety~ Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at seconded by Director Marra, and carried unanimously. J THE ,C ONVILLE GEORGE R. TREMBLY Street Commissioner 1003 Fulton Street Jeffersonville. Indiana 47130 (812) 285-6455 FAX (812) 285-6468 SUBJECT: 8eisea in Salary ~3 Jun 94 TO: Mayor Parker Bdsrd off Public Works ~eouest the Following employees be given e 506 an hour increaee in salary. William O. Turner Gary L. Craig Jeff Crick Vehicle Maintenance Sanitation Sanitation All increases are in the 4994 budget, employees and have completed one year To $8.38 To $6.S0 T~ $6.50 These are new with the respective  ~ These will be effective S Jul Street (06mmisslonsr '