HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-1993MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY FEBRUARY 85 1993
Ma~or 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 Parker,
Personnel and Safety Director Harold Lakeman, and Sewage Collection
Office Director Jim Matra.
Also present were: Building Commissioner Bill Gavin: Street
Commissioner George Trembly~ Supervisor Bob Miller, Utility Director
Steve Tolliver, Police Chief Rick Elliott, Major Clark Miles, Animal
Shelter Assistant Mike Gentry: Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike
Wathen, Parks Assistant Director Donnie Poole, Sewer Office Manager
Bob Goldman, Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger, Councilperson
Bill Wolpert, Councilperson Andrew Williams III, Clerk and Treasurer
C. Richard Spencer Jr., and Clerk Alice Davis.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
of February 1, 1993 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.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the claims as presented~
seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
CURB RAMP REPAIR
The curb ramp repair for Lowell Hipsher was denied. Supervisor Bob
Miller checked this out and recommended not to repair it.
BANNERS
Street Commissioner George Trembly wants to table this until he can
work on this more.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT
Police Chief Elliott recommends to approve one
sign at 315 Watt Street. Also the request a
resolved.
residential parking
3B1 Watt has been
CHEMICAL BIDS
Utilities Director Steve Tolliver reviewed the Chemical Bids: Ulrich
Chemical~ Inc. was rejected; HVC Chemical, Inc. rejected; Jones
Chemical, Inc. Sulfur Dioxide $AS3.00 ton, Jones Chemical will meet
the Chlorine $B85.00 ton. Also Jones Chemical will train the Fire
Department, Sewer Department and the Parks Department at no cost to
the City on Chlorine safety. Director Lakeman made the motion to
accept Jones Chemical bids, seconded by Director Matra, and carried
unanimously.
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PROPOSAL
Building Commissioner Bil Gavin gave Utilities Director Steve Tolliver ~
a proposal for a shower and restrooms facilities at the Wasterwater
Treatment Plant. The cost will be $6~B50.00, Stayton Construction Co.
on E. Maple Street, Jeff~ In. will do the work. Director Lakeman
made the motion to accept this bid, seconded by Director Marra~ and
carried unanimously.
LARRY HACK CITED
Building Commissiner Bill Gavin cited Larry Hack to appear before the
Board for the second time. He sent letters on ?-92~ 11-92 he appeared
before the Board for not cleaning up the property that belongs to his
step father. Mayor Parker gave Mr. Hack 30 days again to clean up the
property. He has to call Mr. Gavins office in 30 days to report on
the progress. Director Lakeman made the motion to accept Mayor
Parkers recommendation to give 30 days for effort, seconded by
Director Matra, and carried unanimously.
MIKE BARY CITED
Building Commissioner Bill Gavin cited Mike Bary to appear in front of
the Board for not cleaning up his property. Mr. Gavin contacted Mr.
Bary on 4-92~ 10-92, 12-92. Mr. Bary told the Board that he has
already cleaned up the property. Mayor Parker asked Bill Gavin to
review this and he will give Mr. Bary 30 days to correct this
problem.
lOTH STREET PUMP STATION
Clarence Krebs wants 'the Boards permission to install 4-1/2 ton cranes
permanently mounted above each screen, it will be easier than using
the 71/2 ton crane. The cost is $5~302.00 from Sellersburg
Independent Pipe Co. Director Lakeman made the motion to accept the
bid on the cranes, seconded by Director Matra, and carried
unanimously.
BASKETBALL GOAL
Mr. Jim Wright of Avondale Court wants the basketball goal taken down
at the end of the street at 1029 Avondale Ct.. Mayor Parker said that
Director Lakeman will work with Police Chief Elliott on finding the
basketball goal Ordinance. Building Commissioner Bill Gavin will
check on the right of way.
CHLORINE TRAINING
Utilities Director Steve Tolliver sent a letter
getting together a training program on Chlorine.
this tabled until next week.
to the Board about
Mayor Parker wants
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STREET LIGHT
Jerry Stephenson representing Hoosier Valley request that the street
signal light at the corner of Morris Avenue and Briscoe Avenue be
moved down to Access Road and Hoosier Valley entrance. Mayor Parker
said that we would have to do a traffic study on this. Bill Gavin
said that Metzger Electric can give an estimate on the cost. We will
get back with you when this is completed.
STREET LIGHTS
Building Commissioner Bill Gavin has a request from residents of
Eastbrooke Manor for street lights. He will have to check with PSI to
see how many, and where to put them. Also he has a request for street
lights on Willinger Lane.
PEDDLER'S PERMIT
The request for a peddler's permit
appeared before the Board.
BENCH ADVERTISING
for Omega Meats was tabled, no one
Mike Cozzin has started a new advertising business called Easy Eye
Advertising and wants permission to serve the City. Mayor Parker
suggested that he talk with City Attorney Mike Gillenwater about this
because we have another Bench Advertising Company working in the
City.
SIGN AT FULTON AND PENN STREETS
Director Lakeman reported that a man called about a one way enter sign
at Fulton and Penn Streets. George Trembly said that those streets
run parallel to each other. George will take a look at this.
COLONEL CAB
Catherine Conlen has a complaint about Colonel Cab Co. working out of
a residence by her house~ Mayor Parker said that Police Chief Elliott
is going to cite Colonel Cab to appear before the Board next Tuesday.
HAZARD TO CARS
Councilperson Andrew Williams reported that he had a call from Gilt
Baptist Church that there is an area on Riddle Street that is a hazard
to cars. There has been RO cars that has hit the curb and tore off
the drivers side tire. Mayor Parker said that we will take a look at
this.
STREET LIGHTS
Councilperson Andrew Williams received a call from Mr. Les Suddeth
about the City installing a street light in the SO0 block of Mary
Street. Building Commissioner Bill Gavin will take a look at this.
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ROADBLOCK
Director Lakeman wants Major Clark Miles to check
the Fire Department is to have for Terry Lewis.
on a roadblock that
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Mayor Parker asked Animal Shelter Assistant Mike Gentry if he goes on
private property to get dead or injured animals such as Jeff Boat.
Mike explained that he went on Jeff Boats property one time and that
he was almost run over by an employee in a vehicle. He told them that
he would have to have them bring the animal to the gate in a bags or
if he is escorted he would go on their property. Mayor Parker asked
Chief Elliott if he would call Mr. Grant, Jeff Boats security, about
this policy.
THUNDER
Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger reported that there will be a
Thunder meeting on Friday February 127 1993 in Louisville. Any one
can attend. Also we are having a meeting on Thursday Febuary 11~ 1993
at 10:00 a.m. for all our departments that are involved.
HEPATITIS SHOTS
Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger reported that she has been in
contact with the Fire Chief and Police Chief about the hepatitis
shots. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is exempt from the shots. The
Fire Departments course is February 16-19-18, 1993. The Police
Department also has a course to go by.
STOLEN ITEMS
Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr. reported that there are
claims from the Animal Shelter replacing items that had been stolen at
a break-in. It was never turned in to the Insurance Company. Mr.
Hammond would like to have a report everytime something happens like
this.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Parker announced that we now have a map~ a tentitive proposal
that came from the State of Kentucky on where the new bridge is
supposed to go through. There are also two documents with the map.
If anyone wants to see this they may go to Bill Gavins outer office.
It cannot leave the building.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Mayor Parker said that there is new construction at Clark County
Hospital and Mr. Waldrip of Waldrip Construction Co. will keep in
contact with the Police and Fire Departments when there is something
going on that they need to know about.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public
Works and Safety, Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at
lO:45a.m.~ seconded by Director Marra~ and carried unanimously.