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
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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.
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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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