HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-1992MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY JANUARY 87~199S
Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr. called the meeting to order at 8:30 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.
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 Lynne Kempf.
Director Lakeman made
of January 81, 1998,
carried unanimously.
the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
as presented, seconded by Director Matra and
Director La'keman made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented,
seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
SUBURBAN ACRES DRAINAGE PROBLEM
Building Commissioner Gavin was contacted by Councilperson Wilder
about opening it up for bid. Jacobi Toombs is to be contacted about
getting specifications drawn up.
LOADING ZONE AT 350 SPRING STREET
Mayor Parker recommended putting on hold until a decision is made by
the Council. The Council will be discussing this issue Monday night
at the Council meeting .
PHONE SYSTEM FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Elliott sought permission to negotiate with AT and T for a new
updated phone system for the police department. Permission was
granted by Mayor Parker.
REQUEST FOR YELLOW LINE
Chief Elliott requested having a yellow line painted on curb of the
south side of Franklin Square by Meigs Avenue for safety purposes and
truck unloading. Mayor Parker assigned Street Commissioner Hemingway
to that task. Director Lakeman made the motion to accept and Director
Matra seconded and carried unanimously.
THIRD ANNUAL JEFFERSONVILLE ROAD RUN
Bonnie Dillon of Tri Kappa Sorority asked permission to host the 3rd
Annual Jeffersonville Road Run to occur Saturday, April 18th at 8:00
a.m. starting at Rose Hill School. Director Lakeman made the motion
to accept and was seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
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JANUARY ~9~1992
~OIGNER AUTO ~IGN.REQUEST
Charles Voigner of Voigner Auto requested a sign at the corner of loth
and Penn Streets because of problems for customers finding his place
of business. Mayor Parker recommended that he contact the State Dept.
as loth Street is a state highway.
~OADING ZONE REQUEST
Ted Bauerla of Ted,s Appliance requested a permanent loading zone at
324 Spring Street. Following discussion on this matters it was
decided to table the request until further investigation.
REQUEST FOR PERMIT
A request was received from Glenna Clark and Gwen Clark for a permit
for door to door campaign for Muscular Dystrophy and Crusade for
Children in Jeff. Mayor Parker asked Director Lakeman to get
information to be considered at a later meeting.
REQUEST FOR RESIDENT PARKING SIGN
Director Lakemen discussed a request made to Councilperson Wolpert by
a Mrs. Leppert for a resident parking sign at ?01 E~ Market Street.
After much discussion, it was decided that a sign was not needed
there. Director Lakeman made the motion to deny the request~ seconded
by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
EARTH DAY
City Services Coordinator
start brainstorming for
suggestions are welcome.
George Trembly asked all department heads to
Earth Days April 18th. Any ideas or
TIRE DISPOSAL
City Services Coordinator Trembly asked permission to have old tires
which are being dumped at the Street Dept. by the general public to be
picked up and disposed of by a contractor for $1.25 per tire. They
would not be taken to our landfill. Mayor Parker recommended
proceeding with this plan. Mayor Parker also euggested getting a sign
made stating that there is to be no dumping of tires~ batteries~ etc.
at the street dept. dumpsters.
LIFT STATION SIGNS
Utility Director Tolliver asked for permission to get new signs on 28
Lift Stations. The low quote was from Bond Sign for $696.00. Lakeman
made the motion to approve and was seconded by Director Matra and
carried unanimously.
POLYMER BID
Utility Director Tolliver made a request to table ali Polymer Bids
while a study is being done on which chemicals are going to work best.
He will be able to make a decision by the next meeting.
CAR PHONE LIST
Utility Director Tolliver
working on the car phone
the phone company.
vASSE STEELE
JANUARY B?~ 1992
reported to Mayor Parker that he is still
list and is awaiting some information from
Director Tolliver wanted to let the Mayor
Vasse Steele has made a committment to come
they meet all federal limits. Mayor Parker wants
and help them in any way we can.
INTRODUCTION
Animal Shelter Manager Jan Wheatley introduced her
Officer, Mike Gentry. He will be attending the next
she will be out of town.
BITUMINOUS BIDS
The following companies were
GASOLINE
and the Board know that
to Jeffersonville and that
to make them welcome
Animal Control
two meetings as
low bidders for bituminous bids:
Makowsky Oil Company was the only bidder for gasoline. Prices are as
follows: Regular leadfree $.6205; Super Premium leadfree gasoline
$.6935; ~2 Diesel fuel $.5955. Director Lakeman made the motion to
accept this bid , seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
Mayor Parker asked Director Lakeman to inquire about state tax on
gasoline and why it:s charged.
STONE AND PAVING MATERIALS
Gohmann Asphalt and Lucas Brothers Inc. are still under consideration
and have been tabled until more information is gathered.
CHEMICALS
These are the low bids:
Jones Chemicals, Beech Grove, In.-liquid chlorine, $21.30 lb., 150
lb.cylinder.
HVC Inc., Cincinnati, OH- Liquid Chlorine 1 ton cylinder, $118.95
ton.
Ulrich Chemical Inc.~ Indianapolis~ In.- Potassium Permang., $1.29
lb.
Director Lakeman made the motion to accept these bids, seconded by
Director Matra and carried unanimously.
JANUARY B?~ 199~
LEASE BIDS
Bid on borrowing money for fire tcuck:
Following all discussion, Liberty National Banks bid was accepted. 5
year term~ quarterly payments, 5.49%. Director Matra made the motion
to accept, seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously.
REVIEW OF CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACT
city Attorney Mike Gillenwater's legal services contract of $87,400.00
for the year was approved. He also stated for the record that he
shares office space with County Attorney Dan Moore and should a
conflict ariee between the City and County, one or both would withdraw
from the case. The Disciplinary Commission says this arrangement is
fine and will be sending a letter stating so. Director Matra made the
motion to approve, seconded by Director Lakeman and carried
unanimously.
REVIEW OF CONTRACT FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ATTORNEY
Attorney Mike Forsee will be the attorney for the Planning and Zoning
Board.to take affect Feb. 1, 1998.. His legal services contract for
$6~500.00 was approved. Director Matra made the motion to accept~
seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously.
REINSTATEMENT OF JOHN PALMER
City Attorney Gillenwater advised for Firefighter John Palmer to be
notified to attend the next board meeting in order to speak out on
this issue. Also, he is to be reinstated back to Major commencing
January 16, 199B to the next meeting date of February 3~ 1992.
There being no further business to come before the Board~ Mayor Parker
made the motion to adjourn at 4:15 P.M., seconded by Director Lakeman
and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
CLE~E AND TRE~'~IJRER ~