HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-05-1993MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA
MONDAY APRIL 5, 1993
Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr. called the meeting t6 order at 9:30
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~ City Attorney Mike Gillenwater, Utility
Director Steve Tolliver, Police Chief Rick Elliott, Fire Chief Jerry
Dooley, Assistant Fire Chief Clifton James Jr.: Animal Shelter Manager
Jan Wheatley: Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike Wathen, City Services
Coordinator Leslie Kavanaugh, Parks Assistant Superintendent Donnie
Poole~ Sewer Office Manager Bob Goldman, Administrative Assistant
Donna Metzger~ Councilperson Bill Wolpert~ Councilperson Andrew
Williame III~ Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr~ and Clerk
Alice Davis.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve
of. March 39, 1993 as presented, seconded by
carried unanimously.
the minutes of the meeting
Director Matra and
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented~
seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
BASKETBALE GOAL ON AVONDALE COURT
City Attorney Mike Gillenwater talked to Mr. Jim Wright about the
basketball goal, and he said that it is a personality problem between
the neighbors. Mike recommends to keep the the goal
INTERSECTION PORT ROAD AND UTICA PIKE
Mayor Parker reported that he talked to the authorties about repaving
the intersection of Port Road and Utica Pike and we would go ahead and
pave our part.
CORY OF PROCEDURES
City Attorney Mike Gillenwater reported that this ~as done at last
weeks meeting.
BRICKS
Director Lakeman reported that Holly Johnson from Mainstreet has no
use for the bricks from the Strmuss Hotel and we can put them up for
bid.
CHAMPION SIGNS
Mayor- Parker had George Trembly show a copy of the
IHSAA Boys Basketball State Champions". They are
with red letters and red border.
"Home of the 1993
white background
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PHONES AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Utilities Director Steve Tolliver reported that he has a phone system
that was at the old Waste Water Treatment Plant and we are having to
pay the lease on it. The Parks Department showed an interest in it.
Its a Centrex AT & T Phone System~ we pay $92.00 a month payment~ and
there is ~ 1/2 years left. Mike Gillenwater suggested we bring it up
before the Park Board.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING SIGN
Ernestine Holthouser~ Bll Pearl Street~ did not come to the meeting,
this was tabled.
ROADBLOCKS
Jim Kaster representing the American Red Cross wants permission from
the Board to set up 2 roadblocks on May 8, 1993 from 9:00am-4:OOpm at
Highway 62 and Allison Lane~ and 8th and Spring Street. Mayor Parker
said that Highway 62 is not in the City. Fire Chief Jerry Dooley
suggested that Hamburg Pike and Dutch Lane would be better than'the
Highway 6~ location. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the
roadblocks~ seconded by Director Marra~ and carried unanimously.
WATER PROBLEM
Mr. Ed Garrett a resident at 1505 Duncan Avenue said that he has water
problems in his yard. Mayor Parker said that George Trembly will take
a look at this and will contact him.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING
Police Chief Rick Elliott reported that the residents at
622~ and 624 E. Court Ave. have complained about cars
front of their residents.
up Residential Parking
Commissioner Bill Gavin
tot from Court Avenue.
get back with the Board.
COUNCIL MEETING
618, 620~
parking in
Chief Elliott recommends that the City put
signs up at no cost to them. Building
suggested putting an entrance to the parking
George Trembly will take a look at this and
Mayor Parker said to put the signs up.
Mayor Parker wants to remind everyone that the Council Meeting has
been changed to 5:30 pm today.
MRS. KNOWLAND
Mrs Knowland of Magnolia Avenue wants to know if the City has followed
up on any of the requests that we had for our territory. Also she has
complaints about kids with bee bee guns shooting bottles. Mayor
Parker suggested that you call the Police when you see the kids with
the guns.
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i-HOUR PARKING
Police Chief Rick Etliott said that it was brought to his attention
that the 1-hour parking signs on Court Avenue can't be seen because
they are too high and should be ground level between 2 light
standards. George Trembly will put up the signs.
LICENSE PLATES
Mike Wathen reported
the City vehicles.
1993. Mike will be
tested.
that he is working on the new license plates for
Emission testing will be at 9:00am on April
sending a letter to the ones that have to be
MOWING EQUIPMENT
Utilities Director Steve Tolliver needs the Boards approval for
purchasing mowing equipment~ which consists of 3 mowers~ 2 weedeaters~
the cost is $5944.00. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the
purchase, seconded by Director Matra, and carried unanimously.
WARRANTY WORK
Utilities Director Steve Tolliver reported that there's a force screen
with a rupture in it at and we are getting it repaired by Hall
Contracting and its still under warranty. The location of it is
Locust Street and Marcus Circle.
THUNDER
Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger wants to remind everyone that
Thunder Over Louisville is next Saturday, and I want to publicly thank
Chief Elliott for Lt. Dave Schmidt help me.
SAW DUST PILE
Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger said that she had a call from
Betty Weber Flock about a 1R' pile of saw dust at the Oxygen Supply
Co. on Spring Street. Fire Chief Jerry Doo!ey said that he has
already talked to the owners and they said that its for horse bedding
and will be there only for 5 days. Clark Miles is going to
investigate this.
There being no further business to come
Works and Safety, Director Lakeman made
lO:14a.m.~ seconded by Director Marra~ and
before the Board of Public
the motion to adjourn at
carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
CLERK AND TREASURER ~