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Home My WebLink About08-08-1994MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MONDAY AUGUST 8~ 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., and Sewage Collection Office Director Jim Matra. Mayor Parker appointed Fire Chief Jerry Dooley to fill in for Director Harold Lakeman in his absence. Also present were: Building Commissioner Bill Gavin~ City Engineer Bob Miller, Street Commissioner George Trembly, City Attorney Mike Giltenwater, Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman, Maintenance Foreman Mike Ewton, Interm Police Chief Charles Elder, Animal Shelter Manager Jan Wheatley, City Services Coordinator Leslie Kavanaugh, Parks Superintendent Donnie Poole~ Admi~nistrative Assistant Donna Baird~ Wastewater Treatment Manager Kendall Coleman, Councilpersons Robert Potter, Barbara Wilson, Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr., and Clerk Alice Davis. Director Matra made the motion of August 1, 1994 as presented~ unanimously. to approve the minutes of the meeting seconded by member Dooley and carried Director Matra made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented, seconded by member Dooley and carried unanimously. PRIME AMERICA City Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer, Jr. explained that Prime America appeared before this Board about a month ago and they would like to propose an investment benefit to the City employees. Dick said that they have requested a letter from the Board stating that it would be ok for them to solicit the City Employees. This will not be payroll deduction it will be coming through the Credit Union. It is on a voluntary basis. PEDDLER'S PERMIT Brian Offutt, 2023 Hamburg Pike is requesting a Peddler's Permit to sell flowers inside balloons on street corners, and in businesses. Brian said that he does not intend to go door to door. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained that he doesn't believe he could stand on the corner, because the City can be held liable. He could stand on private property and will not need a permit. Also concerning the businesses he would have to get permission from the owners. STEAMBOAT DAYS FESTIVAL John Gleason representing Steamboat Days Festival is requesting the street closings, booth set-up. The times are the same as last year, the only change is: the rides will open after the parade. Director Matra made the motion to accept Mr. Gleasons recommendations and various street closings for Steamboat Days Festival~ seconded by member Dooley, and carried unanimously. {see copy). PAGE 2 AUGUST 8, 1994 MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ROADBLOCK Interm Police Chief Charles Elder reported that Bob Hedge called him ' and asked Inim to present to the Board a request to have a roadblock for Muscular Dystrophy on Friday August 12, 1994~ 3:00 P.M.-?:O0 P.M. ~ at Market and Main Streets and Saturday August 13, I994, 3:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. at Jeff/Charlestown Road. Director Matra made the motion to approve the Muscular Dystrophy roadblocks for Bob Hedge, seconded by member Dooley, and carried unanimously. RIVERFRONT BIDS Mayor Parker asked Redevelopment Director Carroll Gowens and Clerk and Treasurer Spencer to help him with the bids on the Riverfront. The Ogden Cooperation, was the only bid. Mr. Gowens asked Ogden representative Brian Zander to explain the proposal. Mr. Zander said they are responding to a request for a proposal to lease the waterfront property at the foot of Spring Street. Mr. Zander explained the different events that they propose to have on the Riverfront. Mayor Parker if anyone would like to ask Mr. Zander any questions regarding his proposal. Mayor Parker said that the decision will be made at a later date Mr. Gowens reported that the Redevelopment Commission has awarded a bid to start on the infrastructure down on Spring at the latte~ part of this month. We will be doing a few things down there, but we have asked that the Construction Company not to tear out any of the street until the Steamboat Days Festival is over. Mr. Gowens eaid that we bare is real close to making a decision on this Grant. We also are going to apply for $150~000 Land and Water Conservation Grant, thats a matching grant that we can probably redo the boat ramp & etc. The bids for the Overlook will be opened today. HAMBURG PIKE/MEADOWS SUBDIVISION SEWER BID OPENINC Keith Eaton of Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz explained the bid openings for Hamburg Pike/Meadows Subdivision sewer project. The sewers will begin at Scott Drive to Dunbar to Hamburg Pike. The Bids are as follows: IRISH PARK 1035 Sames Road Ciarksvitle, Indiana 47129 BID: $146,027 MID-SOUTHERN BUILDERS, INC. Rt. 3 Box 239A Borden, Indiana 47106 BID $129,61R MID-STATE PAVING~ INC. 340 Byrne Avenue Louisville~ Kentucky 40~17 BID $98,000 DAN CRISTIANI EXCAVATING CO., INC. i~B1 Old Highway 31-E Clarksville, Indiana 471~9 BID $91~801.31 PAGE 3 AUGUST 8~ 1994 MITCHELL & STARK CONSTRUCTION CO., I50 West First Street Medora, Indiana 47B60 BID $96~980 INC. RESCHAR SEWER SERVICE, INC. P.O. Box 386, 3113 Holmans Lane Jeffersonville, Indiana 47131 BID 802440 CORNELL HARBISON EXCAVATING~ INC. lB8 Bell Avenue Clarksville~ Indiana 47129 BID $92~500 Mayor Parker said that these bids will be taken under advisement and will be awarded at next weeks meeting. STREET DEDICATION City Engineer Bob Miller reported that Suburban Acres section ~6 Pebblebrook has been inspected and meet all City specs, and codes~ Bob recommends to the Board to dedicate this into the City. Director Matra made the motion to approve the dedication of Pebblebrooke in Suburban Acres into the City~ seconded by Acting Director Dooley, and carried unanimously. ~ONCERT. Parks Superintendent Donnie Poole reminded everyone that the Concert that Teresa Wheatley appreared before the Board for is this Thursday night at Warder Park. Administrative Assistant Donna Baird said that she and Hona have tickets in their offices to sell if anyone wants to buy one. There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety~ Director Matra made the motion to adjourn at lO:15a.m., seconded by Acting Director Dooley, and carried unanimously. ATTEST · CLERK AND TREASURE~ M VOR STEAMBOAT DAYS 1994 ROAD CLOSURES 100 BLK. OF WEST CHESTN-gT ST. FROM SPRING ST. WEST TO PEARL ST. WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY 9/6/94 AT 9:00PM FOR RIDE SET UP IN THE PRIVATE LOT AND TUBBY'S LOT LOCATED IN 100 BLK. OF WEST CHESTNUT. WILL NOT RE-OPEN UNTIL CLOSE OF STEAMBOAT EVENT. GP3LqAM ST. FROM 8TH. ST. SOUTH TO MAPLE ST. COURT AVE. FROM GPJLUJ~M ST. WEST TO PENN ST. WILL BE NO PARKING ON THURSDAY 9/8/94 AFTER 12:00 NOON. WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY 9/8/94 TO THRU TRAFFIC AT 4:00PM FOR PARADE SET-UP. COURT AVE. FROM PENN ST. WEST TO MULBERRY ST. WILL BE NO PARKING AFTER 4:00PM AND WILL BE CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC AT 6:00PM FOR PARADE ON THURSDAY 9/8/94. ROADS WILL RE-OPEN AT CLOSE OF PARADE (APPROXIMATELY 7:00PM.) WITH THE EXCEPTION OF cOURT AVE. FROM SPRING ST. EAST TO WALL ST~ THIS WILL REMAIN CLOSED ON THURSDAY 9/8/94 AFTER PARADE FOR BIG WHEEL RACE AND WILL RE-OPEN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING RACE AND AWARDS. (APPROXIMATE TIME 9:00PM). SPRING ST. FROM COURT AVE. SOUTH TO RIVERSIDE DR. RIVERSIDE DR. FROM PEARL ST. EAST TO WALNUT ST. ON THURSDAY 9/8/94 THESE ROADS WILL BE RESTRICTED TO LOCAL TRAFFIC TO ACCOMMODATE DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES AT 12:00 NOON FOR BOOTH SET-UP. HORNER NOVELTY CO. WILL BE SETTING UP BOOTHS STARTING AT 12:00 NOON. THESE STREETS AND WILL BE CLOSED AT 4:00PM TO ALL LOCAL TP~AFFIC FOR BOOTH SET-UP. THESE ROADS WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL CLOSE OF STEAMBOAT EVENT.