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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. PAGE B JANUARY 6, 1998 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. PAGE B 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