HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-28-1993 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY JUNE 28, 1993
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 Parker,
Personnel and Safety Director Harold Lakeman~ and Sewage Collection
Office Director Jim Matra.
Also present were: City Engineer Bob Miller, Street Commissioner
George Trembly, City Attorney Mike Gillenwater, Utility Director Steve
Tolliver~ Assistant Police Chief Charles Elder~ Fire Chief Jerry
Dooley, Assistant Fire Chief Clifton James Jr., Animal Shelter Manager
Jan Wheatley~ Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike Wathen, Parks Director
of Activities Chuck Branham, Sewer Office Manager Bob Goldman~ and
Clerk Alice Davis.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
of June R1~1993 as presented~ seconded by Director Matra and carried
unanimously.
HANCICAPPED PARKING
The handicapped parking sign for Mrs. Kahl~ 206 Riverside Drive~ was
approved and she wants it placed on the Pearl Street side of her
home.
SEPTIC SYSTEM ON HAMBURG PIKE
City Engineer Bob Miller reported
time to look at the septic system
for now.
for Bill Gavin that he has not had
on Hamburg Pike and wants it tabled
HOSTAGE SITUATION
Mayor Parker complimented Police Chief Rick Elliott and the Police
Department for a good and professional job that they did during the
Hostage situation on Fulton Street even though there was a life lost.
The Citizens and myself are very proud of what you've done.
BIDS FOR WILSON
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SCHOOL SEWER PROJECT
The bids for the Wilson School Sewer project
the bids are as follows.
were opened
today and
J.C. LONG Madison, Indiana
Bid $8?3650.00
Dan Cristiani
Floyd Knobs: Indiana
Bid $52~638.62
Irish Park
Clarksville: Indiana
Bid $72~250.00
Clark Nichols Charlestown, Indiana
Bid $85:000.00
John Toombs said that Cristiani was the iow bidder at $52:638.6B~ Mr.
Toombs recommends to the Board to take these under advisement and
award the bid at the next Board meeting. Director Lakeman made the
motion to review the bids and make sure things are in order and make
the recommendation at the next Board meetings seconded by Director
Marra~ and carried unanimously.
CULVERTS ON AUGUSTA DRIVF
City Engineer Bob Miller received a call from neighbors of Lou DuVano
about culverts on Augusta Drive flooding. Mr. DuVano without
permission put in the wrong size pipe in the ditch causing it to
flood. Bob Miller said that the culvert pipes are too small for the
flow of the water and they will have to come out. Engineer John
Toombs agreed with Bob Miller about the pipes being too small. The
pipe will have to be 60" and Mr. DuVano will have to pay for the cost
himself. Mayor Parker suggested that Bob Miller, George Trembly, and
any individual that Mr. DuVano wants to retain or hire to meet and
then Mr. Miller can come back with a recommendation to the Board.
PEDDLER'S PERMIT
Betty Casey, 2019 Hamburg Pike requests a peddler's permit to sell
produce on private property. City Attorney Mike Gillenwater said that
no permit is necessary: just make sure that it is zoned properly.
CHURCH SIGNS
Carol Woodling representing Wall Street Methodist Church requests ?
signs advertising the Church~ the size is 24"x34". The places she
requests are Court Avenue and Wall Street, Market and Wall Street.
The two that are on the state highway will have to be approved by the
State. Street Commissioner George Trembly said that he will take a
look at the spots and make a recommendation to the Board at the next
meeting. The poles are $10.00 installed and have to be 7' high.
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CONTRACT WITH PDR
Mayor Parker said that we are entering into a contract with PDR to
work with the Wastewater Treatment Plant. We have an existing
contract and we are extending it. We have an agreement with the 'firm
and they will be providing certain additional services in addition to
those they are already providing not to exceed $3000.00 a month. City
Attorney Mike Gillenwater recommends that we sign the contract. Mayor
Parker announced that Larry James will be replacing Steve Tolliver.
This will commence'-on July 1, 1993. Director Matra made the motion to
take the recommendations of City Attorney Mike Gillenwater on the PDR
contract, seconded by Director Lakeman~ and carried unanimously.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Director Lakeman reported that David Payne asked for a leave of
absence~ we investigated and received a letter from him. The leave
was granted. Also I want to wish Steve Tolliver well and good luck in
his new job~ and Larry James my door is always open for you. I know
you will do a good job.
800D LUCK
Director Matra wished Steve Tolliver gool
it's been nice being with you.
PDR CONTRACT
luck
in your new job~ and
Mayor Parker said that he wants Steve Tolliver, Larry James, and Jim
Matra to sit down and discuss this PDR Contract and make sure we get
everything thats coming 'to us in regards to technical advice.
SCHOOLING AND HOSTAGE SITUATION
Mayor Parker asked Assistant Chief Charles Elder to elaborate on the
FBI schooling and the hostage situation. Charles said the school was
11 weeks in Virginia. It was a great experience and we are going to
attempt to send someone else to the school, it's the best training you
can receive. The situation on Fulton Street, we are sorry that a life
was lost. We are very proud of our Police Department with the way
they handled the situation. We want to thank Fire Chief Jerry Dooley
and his men for the help they gave us, they were there the entire day.
We want to thank numerous other individuals and agencies for their
help. Also I want to wish Steve well in his new job and our door is
always open fore.you. It's been a pleasure working with you.
STREET LIGHTS IN BUTTONWOOD
City Engineer Bob Miller reported for Building Commissioner Bill Gavin
about the special lights that Mr. Prentice is requesting for
Buttonwood Subdivision. The cost for the special lights are $30.40
per month per light, the other street lights cost $11.01 per month per
light. Bill recommends 5 lights, but not the special lights.
Director Lakeman made a motion to approve the 5 lights at $11.01 per
month~ seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
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WHIPPERWILL AND MOCKINGBIRD DRAINAGE PROBLEM
City Engineer Bob Miller said that he took a look at the drainage
problem at the corner of Whipperwill and Mockingbird Drives. It will
cost $1000.00 to get the job done right. We will have to remove the 5
driveway ramps on Mockingbird Drive so the water can flow along the
street. The Health Department said something has to be done with this
because of the mosquitos. We will have to ask the Council for a
special appropriation for this. Also Bob wished Steve Tolliver well
in his new job.
GOOD LUCK
Larry James
him for the
him.
told Steve Tolliver that it was a pleasure to work with
last 4 years. If he needs anything he will be there for
COMPLIMENTS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Jerry Dooley complimented the Police Department for the
excellent job they did during the hostage situation. Chief Dooley was
there the whole time and he said the Police handled the situation very
good, Also Chief Dooley wishes Steve Tolliver the best in his new job
and welcomes Larry James.
PROBLEM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIFT STATION
Utilities Director Steve Tolliver reported that we have a problem at
the lift station at the middle school. We need a air relief valve.
We took quotes on it and received them from Dan Cristiani- $2,6A0.00~
Irish Park- $2,?33.55, Joe Reschar Construction- $2~000.00. I
recommend that we do the work. Director Matra made the motion to
accept Reschar Construction for the relief valve~ seconded by Director
Lakeman, and carried unanimously.
WYANDOTTE, INC.
Utilities Director Steve Tolliver reported that he received a phone
call from Wyandottes Inc. this morning, they received a letter from
City Attorney Mike Gillenwater about the drainage problem. They
wanted to confirm that they are working to finish the drainage problem
that runs to Dutch Lane. They will let us know when it is finished.
Also Mike said that Steve Tolliver and Jim Matra needs to get together
on the numbers on the evaporation levels. Steve said that they have
already did the numbers and they are 7~. Wyandotte is getting the
grease traps installed real soon.
THANK YOU
Utilities Director Steve Tolliver wishes to thank you for giving him
an opportunity to work for the City. If you need my assistance, I
will be there, and good luck to Larry James. Mayor Parker said that
Steve did a good job.
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FINAL INSPECTION
Utilities Director Steve Tolliver reported that the IDEM people came
down last Wednesday and did the final inspection on the plant. The
operation, the budget, the labor checked out real good. They said
that the plant was in compliance and verberly they said that come
October 1, 1993 we would get certified.
QUESTION
City Attorney Mike Gillenwater has a question for Steve about the
Market Street project. We hired a Company from Indianapolis to clean
out the pipes under Market Street, we sent the cameras through and we
found a trouble spot at Market and Mulberry Streets. Mike said that
we need to get this fixed before we repave.
AUCTION
Mayor Parker said that the
am. The only equipment
N-Virol. The equipment is
auction will be tomorrow at 11:00 or 11:30
that is left to be auctioned off is the
already prepared for the sale.
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 Matra, and carried unanimously.
MAYOR v
ATTEST:
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