HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-13-1992 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF jEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY, JANUARY 13~ 1992
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,
Personnel and Safety Director Harold Lakeman, and Sewage Collection
Office Director Jim Matra who was sworn in to be a Board member.
Also present were: Building Commissioner William Gavin~ Street
Commissioner Lee Hemingway~ City Attorney Mike Gillenwater, Utility
Director Steve Tolliver~ Police Chief Rick Elliott, Assistant Police
Chief Charles Elder, Motor Vehicle Supervisor Bob Miller, 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
of January 6~ 1992, as presented~
carried unanimously.
approve the minutes of the meeting
seconded by Director Matra and
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented,
seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
BLACKWOOD COURT DRAINAGE
Commissioner Gavin informed the Board that rip rap would be a
satisfactory solution to the drainage problem on Blackwood Court.
Director Lakeman made the motion to go ahead with the repairs,
seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
EWING LANE 3-WAY STOP
Director Lakeman~ Chief Elliot and Commissioner Hemingway all agree a
3-way stop is needed on Ewing Lane at the entrance/exit to a new
subdivision. Director Lakeman made the motion to install a 3-way
stop, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
INSURANCE
Mr. Joe Olson with Robinson-Conner appeared before the Board to
request an opportunity to bid on employee insurance benefits. The
current Agent of Record will be retained during the current contract
which is up for renewal in May.
STEAMBOAT RACE PARTY
Ms. Holly Johnson, Main Street Director, appeared before the Board to
request a vendor permit for the Steamboat Race Party (April 29) and to
have exclusive rights for the area between the River and the Floodwall
from Clark to Walnut. Mayor Parker asks that a plan and requirements
be set up. Following all discussion, Director Lakeman made the motion
to approve Ms. Johnson's request, seconded by Director Matra and
carried unanimously.
CLAIMS APPROVAL
The sewer claim list was presented for approval. Following
discussion, Director Lakeman made the motion to approve all the claims
as presented with the exception of the Taggart/Waiz claim~ seconded by
Director Matra and carried unanimously.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS
Fire Chief Oooley presented the following recommendations for
promotions in the Fire Department: Sgt. Charles Haven, to rank of
Lieutenant; Pvt. David Hosea, to rank of Sergeant; Major Clifton James
to rank of Lt. Colonel. Following all discussion~ Director Lakeman
made the motion to approve the promotions as presented, seconded by
Director Matra and carried unanimously.
IVANHOE DRIVE
Attorney Gillenwater received a call from Mrs. Greene regarding the '
request to vacate a portion of Ivanhoe Drive. He advised her to put.
her request in writing and appear before the Board. ~
PARK DEPARTMENT BROCHURE
Superintendent Caldwell presented those in attendance with the new
Park Department brochure.
RECYCLING
Coordinator Trembly informed the Board that Speed Concrete is no
longer taking tires as reported earlier. Other areas are being looked
into~ as there is about a semi load at the Street Department.
Coordinator Trembly reported newspaper recycling dumpsters will be
made available at a cost of $40 per dumpster per time it is dumped.
Tentative locations for these are the Hospital and the K-Mart/Kroger
parking lot. It is suggested another location would be the road to
the Animal Shelter. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the
newspaper recycling dumpsters, seconded by Director Matra and carried
unanimously. The budget will be looked at.
THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE
Chief Elliott informed the Board the Thunder Over Louisville
celebration will be April 11 with an expected crowd of ?0,000 to
100,000. There are also 18 local proms scheduled that same night.
Arrangements are being made and ail Police will be required to work.
NEW EMPLOYEE
Mayor Parker introduced Mr. Bob Miller who will be working as a
Supervisor in the Motor Vehicle Department. Mayor Parker feels Mr.
Miller will be a tremendous asset to the City.
HOPKINS LANE DRAINAGE
Director Tolliver reviewed the history of a drainage problem on
Hopkins Lane. He has turned this over to Attorney Gillenwater.
Director Tolliver believes the water in the basement is due to ground
water~ not from the neighbor.
CAR PHONES
Director Tolliver is getting a list of car phones and asks for help
from each department.
UPOATE ON RECYCLING
There are presently Five (~) recycling dumpetera in the
City of Jeffereonville. Locations ere:
Chestnut Street, City Parking Lot.
Clark Memorial Hospital, Parking Lot.
Youngstown Shopping Center, Parking Lat.
Hamburg Pike, across From Fine Station #
Recycling items are as follows:
Aluminum - Cane~ pie plates, TV treys, foil.
Cans - Bi-Metal, steel.
Plastic - Milk: Sode~ Watem Bottles, Juice and Liquid
detergent bottles. (Crush plastic items)
Glass - Food containers and beverage bottles.
NOTE: Rinse all items end remove labels from cans.
If plastic bins in dumpsters ere Full, use glass bins.
NEW ITEM: Watch Evening News For location of newspaper
recycling dumpsters.
If you have any questions on recycling, cell
George Trembly~ Coordinator City Services.
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PART-TIME EMPLOYEE PAY
Director Tolliver has received a complaint that part-time employees
did not receive a pay increase at the first of the year. He was
informed that it has been a practice that no pay increase be given to
part-time employees.
SUBDIVISION STREETS
'Commissioner Gavin has received a request to accept the streets in
~Unit #1 Foxborro. There are some cracks that need to be checked.
Commissioner Hemingway is not happy with the entrance and the
¢ cul-de-sac. No streets will be accepted until inspections have been
passed.
REQUEST TO ROCK ALLEY
Commissioner Gavin has received a request to rock the alley between
Mitchel and Frances.
REQUEST TO CLOSE STREET
Commissioner Gavin has received a request from Joe Reschar to close
Dutch Lane, January 15~ and 16 between the house of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00
P.M. It is requested he close only one side at a time. Director
Lakeman made the motion to allow Joe Reschar to close Dutch Lane one
lane at a time, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
Joe Reschar is to provide the flag men.
ALLEY TRASH COLLECTION
Commissioner Gavin presented pictures showing damage done in the 1000
block of the East ?th Street Alley, from the garbage truck. There is
a request for a retaining wall. Following all discussion, it was
decided to pick up the garbage in the front of the homes.
Commissioner Hemingway will deliver notices to the residents.
MAYOR'S NOTES
Mayor Parker informed the Board Assistant Chief Elder has been
accepted to the National F.B.I. Academy. Mayor Parker asks for
participation in the Martin Luther King events being held on January
80, 1992.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mayor Parker
made the motion to adjourn at 3:25 P.M., seconded by Director Lakeman
and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
CL~RK AND TRE~RER
Jerry A. Dooley
Raymond Parker
January 1, 1992
PROMOTIONS: Rank Increase
Sgt. Charles Haven , promoted to rank of Lieutenant
Pvt. David Hosea, promoted to rank of Sergeant
Major Clifton James, promoted to rank of Lt. Colonel
Col. Je~ry A. Dooiey, Fire Chief