HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-07-1994MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY NOVEMBER ?, 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 Charles Eider, Assistant Police Chief Charles
Thompson, rite Chief Jerry Dooley, Temporary Animal Shelter Manager Ed
Voyles, City Services Coordinator Leslie Kavanaugh~ Assistant Parks
Superintendent Rick Eltiott, Administrative Assistant Donna Baird,
Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr.~ and Clerk Alice Davis.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
of October 31, 1994 as presented, seconded by Director Matra and
carried unanimously.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the claims as presented,
seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
CAB COMPANY PERMIT
City Attorney Mike Gillenwater reported that he heard from Mr. Charles
Potter~ concerning insurance for his cab company permit. Police Chief
Charles Elder received a call from Mr. Potter's mother advising him
that they have purchased the insurance and the meter, and would like
to start the business, but they couldn't make the meeting this
morning. Chief Elder said they would have to appear before the Board
to get approved before starting the business. Chief Elder gave them
Mr. Lakemans phone number, because he is on the Board. The Potter's
did not appear before the Board, this was tabled.
REPORT ON 1-65
City Engineer Bob Miller reported on the 1-65 project, he spent about
3/4 of a day in Indianapolis. Bob said that it will have a bad impact
on Jeffersonville. Bob spoke with Jorge Lanz, and spent several days
last week trying to get a full set of plans, then Jorge and Bob will
sit down for 1/8 a day and discuss this and bring back their
recommendations to the City of what we have to do. Bob said that he
was the only one representing Southern Indiana. Bob also said that
the City will not be able to extend Court Avenue.
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Building Commissioner Bill Gavin reported that he sited Glenn W. and
Paula J. Muncy~ 41@5 ~Utica Pike, Jeffersonville, Indiana for their
property at 8th and Ewing Lane. It is a danger for children playing
because of the broken glass. Mr. Muncy did not show up at this
meeting. Mr. Newsome~ appeared at today's meeting and Bill asked to
be let in on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. to inspect the house at 916
Walnut Street~ Bill said that there is a lot of storage on the back
porch and yard. Mr. Newsome explained that the stuff on the back
porch belongs to the people who lived there before the new tenants,
and they are holding it for them. Its been there for about 3 or 4
months, he told Bill to say they have abandoned it. Bill said that he
received a call from the Police Department on this building, saying
that it is not livable. Bill told Mr. Newsome that he is being
heavily billed for grass cutting for a total of $175.00 at these
addresses: 1102 Sportsman Drive, 1100 block of Watt Street, 1039 Watt
Street, 916 Walnut Street. Mr. Newsome said that he did not receive a
bill for this, the mail needs to be sent to 1B1B Spring Street. Mayor
Parker asked Mike what should be done about Mr. Muncy for not coming
to the meeting. Mike said that he could be cited into court the next
time.
LETTER
Mayor Parker read a letter about Joe Grant concerning the presentation
he gave at Jeffersonville High School and for including Peggy Wilder.
Mayor Parker read a letter from Peggy Wilder to Joe Grant thanking him
for his presentation.
LETTER FROM I.P.E.P.
Mayor Parker read a letter from I.P.E.P. in regards to the October
1994 Safety Award that the City of Jeffersonville received.
STREET LIGHT WELLINGER STREET
City Engineer Bob Miller has a request for a street light at the end
of Weilinger Street. Bob recommends putting up the street light.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the street light at the
end of Wellinger Street, seconded by Director MaTra, and carried
unanimously.
There being
Works and Safety, Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn
9:50a.m.: seconded by Director ~a~ra, and carried unanimously.
ATTEST'
no further business to come before the Board of Public
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