HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06-1992MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 199B
Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr. called the meeting to order at 2:30 P.M.,
and on call of the roll those members present were Mayor Parker and
Personnel and Safety Director Harold Lakeman.
Also present were: Building Commissioner William Gavin, Street
Commissioner Lee Hemingway, City Attorney Mike Gillenwater, Utility
Director Steve Tolliver~ Police Chief Rick Elliott, Fire Chief Jerry
Dooley, Animal Shelter Manager Jan Wheatley, Vehicle Maintenance
Director Mike Wathen, City Services Coordinator George Trembly, Park
Superintendent Rodger Caldwell, Sewer Office Manager Bob Goldman,
Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr., and Clerk Barbara Hollis.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
of December 30, 1991 as presented, seconded by Mayor Parker and
carried unanimously.
Mayor Parker made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented,
seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously.
RESIDENT PARKING ONLY
Director Lakeman reported he had checked on the request for a resident
parking only sign for Linda Gall Ogle, 1106 Windsor and had found her
problem is a result of a neighbor doing car repairs out of his
residence. Building Commissioner Gavin will look into this matter.
SOLID WASTE
Mr. Joseph Pavoni of Tenney Pavoni Assoc., Inc., appeared before the
Board to explain his firm has been working with Clark~ville, New
Albany, and Jeffersonville on a joint approach for handling sludge
from the treatment plant. The cost for a feasibility study would be
$10,000 to $15;000 and he would like to know if Jeffersonville would
be interested in joining in this cost. Following all discussion,
Director Lakeman made the moiton to particiapte if Clarksville and New
Albany also agree, seconded by Mayor Parker and carried unanimously.
Mr. Pavoni invited the Mayor to attend the next ~meeting which will be
held Thursday, January 16, 1991 at 10:00 o'clock A.M.
REQUEST TO VACATE
Mt.John Tooms, and Mr. Nathan Grimes of Jacobi, Tooms, and Lanz
appeared before the Board regarding a request to vacate a portion of
Ivanho Drive that has not been improved. As the intent for the use of
this property is not clear and considering the possible problems, Mr.
Tooms recommends this not be approved. No formal petition for
vacation has been filed at this point.
COLAPSED CULVERT
Mr. Tooms and Mr. Grimes reported the estimate to repair the rusted
and colapsing culvert on Nachand Lane close to Plank Road is $6,000.
This is a bad situation with buses traveling over the area. The
$6,000 will alleviate the immediate Problem. Quotes will be asked for
and Director Lakeman will contact TARC regarding rerouting the bus
traffic.
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DRAINAGE
Commissioner Gavin reported on the drainage on Blaokwood Court. This
will be tabled and he will get with Engineer Lanz on this. The
drainage Ordinance will also be looked into.
FIRE PROTECTION OFFICERS
Following all discussion, Director Lakeman made the motion to promote
Lt. Randy Leverett to Major in Fire Protection and return Major Palmer
to the line at his last permanent line rank and pay of Private~
seconded by Mayor Parker and carried unanimously. Following further
discussion, Director Lakeman made the motion to train Clark Miles in
Fire Protection and return Irvin Kircher to the line as Captain,
seconded by Mayor Parker and carried unanimously.
1998 HOLIDAYS
Following presentation of the list of 1998 Holidays, Director Lakeman
made the motion to approve the list as presented, seconded by Mayor
Parker and carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR PERMISSION FOR DUMPSTER
A request has been received from David Enlow to place a dumpster at
508 East Maple for four days while repairs are made to a roof.
Commissioner Gavin will work with Mr. Enlow on this. Mayor Parker
made the motion to allow the request if all laws are complied with,
seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously.
BITUMINOUS BIDS
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer informed the Board the bids for bituminous
materials need to be released. Director Wathen would like to see a
clause with regard to gasoline that would allow the City to get out
before the year was over. An alternate gasoline system was discussed.
Mayor Parker made the motion to release the bids as usual, seconded by
Director Lakeman and carried unanimously.
BOARD MEETINGS
Mayor Parker announced that starting in February the Board meetings
will be held on Mondays, at 9:30 o'clock A.M.
SIDEWALK
Director Lakeman reviewed a situation regarding the pooling of water
on the sidewalk in front of Third Base on Spring Street. Following
all discussion Mayor Parker made the motion to allow the property
owner to correct the drainage on the sidewalk, seconded by Director
Lakeman and carried unanimously.
TRAFFIC CONTROL ON EWING LANE
Commissioner Hemingway reviewed a situation and recommends a 3-way
stop with a stop ahead warning on Ewing Lane at the exit for a new
development. Director Lakeman, Commissioner Hemingway, and Chief
Elliot will get together on this.
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JANUARY 6, 1998
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Superintendent Caldwell inquired who has the authority and is in
charge of Christmas decorations. This will be addressed in the
future.
TIRES AND RECYCLING
Director Wathen would like to check into a way to dispose of used
tires. Director Tolliver said Speed Concrete will take all used
tires. Coordinator Trembly will check on this. Coordinator Trembly
reminded all to recycle and don't send to the landfill. Mayor Parker
commends the City for setting an example on recycling. Director
Wathen does require that vendors take old batteries when new ones are
purchased.
REQUEST FOR SHREDDER
Sacred Heart Church will be doing a lot of tree trimming and would
like to know if the City could bring the shredder to them.
Commissioner Hemingway has the necessary release forms.
REQUEST FOR YELLOW LINE
Chief Elliott requests a yellow line on Meigs Avenue at the juvenile
detention entrance. Mayor Parker made the motion to grant the
request, seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously.
FIRE DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
Chief Dooley informed the Board new Rules and Regulations for the Fire
Department will be presented at a later date. Attorney Gillenwater
will review these.
TREATMENT PLANT CHIPS
Director Tolliver informed the Board Dan Christiani
chips from the treatment plant at no cost.
will take all
CERTIFICATION PAY
Director Tolliver asks the Board to think about allowing certification
pay as per City Ordinance. Mayor Parker asks this be submitted in
writing.
ANIMAL SHELTER LAW SUIT
Manager Wheatley has been notified a law suit against the Animal
Shelter may be forthcoming.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mayor Parker
made the motion to adjourn at ~+:OO P.M., seconded by Director Lakeman