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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-1992MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 199B 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 Parkers 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, Assistant Police Chief Charles Elder, Fire Chief Jerry Dooley, Assistant Fire Chief Clifton James Jr., Animal Control Officer Mike Gentry, Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike Wathen, City Services Coordinator George Trembly, Park Superintendent Rodger Caldwell, Sewer Office Manager Bob Goldman, Councilperson Bill Wolpert, Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr., and Clerk Barbara Hollis. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 8?, 1998, as presented~ seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. REQUESTS FOR SOLICITATION Ms. Gwen Clark appeared before the Board to request permission to solicit donations for Muscular Dystrophy and Crusade For Children. Ms. Clark was asked to present her request in writing to the Board. Mr. Bill Elmore appeared before th~ BOard to solicit aid for all the businesses that suffered losses in the Quadrangle Fire. A committee is being formed and Mr. Elmore was asked that a spokesman be named and the requeet be presented in writing to the Board. POLYMER BID Following all investigation, Director Tolliver recommends the bid from Rhone-Poulenc, Inc. - Polypure Inc., be accepted. Director Lakeman made the motion to accept the bid for polymers from Rhone-Poulenc, Irc, - Polypure Inc., seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. ~ REQUESTS FOR RESIDENT PARKING ONLY Mr. Walter R. Cooper appeared before the Board parking only sign for 438 Meigs Avenue. Mr. parking problems. The Police will investigate meeting. to request a resident Cooper explained his and report at the next Ms. Marian Raidy appeared before the Board requesting a resident parking only sign at 1010 East Ninth Street. She explained the problem and presented pictures. Mayor Parker asked the Police Department to investigate, and report at the next meetingl PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 3,1998 REQUEST TO PLACE TRANSMITTORS Mr. Phil Pennington~ TARC Superintendent of Schedules, and Ms. Jackie Newman TARC Scheduling Department Representative appeared before the Board to request permission to install and maintain automatic vehicle location transmittors at 10th and Main and at Court and Spring. They wish to install these on the utility poles. P.S.I. will be contacted and Mr. Pennington will return to the Board. The question was asked if these will interfer with cable television reception. Mr. Pennington did not believe it would. REQUEST FOR STREET NAME CHANGE Commissioner Gavin received a request and has no objection to changing Indiana Avenue between Market and Riverside to River Pointe Place. Following all discussion Director Lakeman made the motion to allow the change as requeeted, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT Commissioner Gavin has received a request for a street light at ?th and Meigs. As there are no lights at this intersection ~here is concern for those leaving the City-County Building after dark that have parked in the lot. He will contact P.S.I. for pole placement. NEW ADDRESSES Commissioner Gavin presented recommended addresses for James Estates and Flagstaff Subdivision. Director Lakeman made the motion to accept the addresses as recommended~ seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. DRAINAGE Mr. Myers appeared before the Board to ask the status of his request to correct the drainage problem on Rerrin Lane. Attorney Gillenwater has called Attorney Henderson and is waiting for her return call. He has checked with Engineer Lanz and was informed a swale will provide improvment but will not completely solve the problem. Director Lakeman received a request from Councilperson Frantz for help with a drainage problem on Springdale Drive. The area needs to be cleared. Commissioner Gavin will contact the property owner. ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION Director Tolliver informed the Board certain safety features were not in the contract for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant. He feels four units at $8,000 each are needed. It is Director Tolliver's opinion these would pay for themselves over a period of time. He has a video the Board will look at. PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 3, 1992 GOLFVIEW ESTATES PROBLEM Director Tolliver has been contacted by Mr. Mike Meyer of the Health Department concerning three homes in Golfview Estates that have not tapped into the sewers. Attorney Gillenwater will review the State statute. Director Tolliver is not aware of any health problems. Attorney Gillenwater will contact Mr. Meyer regarding the situation. BITUMINOUS BIDS =ollowing ali discussion regarding stone and paving material bids, Director Lakeman made the motion to award the bid for asphalt picked up at the plant to Lucas Brothers, and asphalt applied and primer to Gohman~ seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. Following ali discussion regarding stone, Director Lakeman made the motion to reject ail stone bids as less than the required bid amount is ourchased each year, seconded by Director ~ Matra and carried unanimously. The Street Commissioner was instructed to purchaee stone on the open market at the best price. JOHN PALMER ~irefighter John Palmer was not in attendance at today's meeting to soeak in regard to his rank as requested at the previous meeting. =otlowing discussion, Director Matra made the motion to return John Palmer to the rank of Private as of February 3, 1992~ seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously. VEHICLE TELEPHONES Mayor Parker has conducted a survey of vehicle telephones and finds there are 28 including his. He has vowed to convey an administration of conservatism and feels the City can save $15,000 per year by eliminating these telephones. Mayor Parker instructs all vehicle telephones paid for by the City to be removed at once. He does realize there may be some extenuating circumstances and he is willing to listen to these. He does acknowledge there may be some penalty involved. There being no further business to come before the Board, Mayor Parker made the motion to adjourn at 10:35 A.M.~ seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously. 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