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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-1992MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MONDAY FEBRUARY 10, 1992 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 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 Wheat ley, Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike Wathen, City Services Coordinator George Trembly, Park Superintendent Rodger Caldwell, Counci lperson Peggy Wilder, Councilperson Bill Wolpert, Sewer Office Manager Bob Goldman, Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr.? and Clerk Lynne Kempf. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 3, 19982 , 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. RESIDENT ONLY PARKING SIGN A resident only parking sign which had been requested at a previous meeting was followed up and investigated by Police Chief Elliott. His recommendation is to leave as is. Director Lakeman made the motion to accept Chief Elliott's recommendation to deny the request, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. ' RESIDENT ONLY PARKING SIGN The request made by Ms. Marian Raidy for a resident only parking sign at 1010 E. 9th Street was investigated by Police Chief Elliott. A neighbor, Mr. Blevins, spoke at the meeting and said the problem has been resolved. Therefore, the sign request was withdrawn. SPRINGDALE DRIVE DITCH Commissioner Gavin has talked with Attorney Jack Vissing on this matter and Mr. Vissing will get back to him with a reply. SECOND STREET BRIDGE CLOSING Chief Elliott requested closing the 8nd Street bridge on Saturdays March 14, for Rode's City Run which is put on by Metro Parks. It will be from ?:A5 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the closure, 'seconded by Director Matra. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER Utility Director Tolliver presented copies of the operations renovation contract for the Board to look over. Concerning the roof, Mayor Parker agreed to a accept a Change Order, which will amount to a deduct of $83~000.00 on the contract. Several contractors looked at the existing roof and said it should be good for another 8 or 9 years. Mayor Parker agreed to look over the rest of the contract concerning the kitchen renovations and the restroom renovations to make a decision at a later date. PAGE ~ FEBRUARY 10~ 1998 INDIANA AVENUE ACCIDENT Building Commissioner Gavin reported that an accident occurred at a job site on Indiana Ave. The street had been dug up and sand had been filled in ~ causing an accident when a motorist hit the place in the road filled with sand. Building Commissioner Gavin notif£ed City Attorney Gillenwater of the situation and he has written a letter to the involved motorist stating that the Contractor, Irish Park, is liable in this situation. ADDRESS FOR FLOATIING RESTAURANT John Montgomery contacted Building Commissioner Gavin stating that the Hughes Floating Restaurant is requesting an address at the foot of Spring Street. The number requested is 101 Riverside Drive. The Board has no problem with this, but Mayor Parker instructed Building Commissioner to contact the Post Office on this. Director Lakeman made the motion to accept this request, seconded by Director Matra. COURT AVENUE CLOSURE Bruce Scales appeared before the board~ representing the Optimist Clubs~ requesting to close Court Avenue, from Pearl Street to Wall Street on Sunday~ April 26 from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a semi-annual car show. Director Lakeman made the motion to accept this request~ seconded by Director Matra. REMOVAL OF TREE REQUEST Minna Smith requested removal of a tree obstructing the view on 901E. 9th Street. She says it's unsafe for pedestrians and drivers. Mayor Parker informed her that the Street Commissioner and City Engineer would take a look at it and then make some decision on the matter. PERMISSION FOR FENCE Albert Blevins requested permission to put a fence up on the South side of Ingramville Park between French Street and Howard Avenue where he lives. Attorney Gillenwater said the city would need to investigate further and Mayor Parker said we would work with him the best we can. SPRING STREET PARKING Director Lakeman informed the Board that over the weekend he~ Fire Chief Dooley~ Asst. Fire Chief James, Director Marra~ Councilperson Bill Wolpert, and Councilperson Donna Franz met on Spring Street to do some angle and parallel parking and found that the parking arrangement won't work. Emergency vehicles couldn't get through properly. Chief Dooley recommended not proceeding with this idea. Clerk Treasurer Spencer had some ideas on renting or various areas in the downtown area for parking purposes. was receptive to this idea. leasing some The Board PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 10~ 1992 STOP SIGN REQUEST Bob Taylor with INB Bank requested a stop sign at the corner of Walnut or Watt and Maple Street. People are speeding through there and he's concerned about the safety of pedestrians. Mayor Parker said it would be looked into. REQUEST FOR SIGN Mayor Parker said Eagle Steele has requested a bigger sign or a light on the sign located on Utica Pike. Trucks are having trouble locating the business at night. Mayor Parker asked Commissioner Gavin to give them a call on this matter. SUBURBAN ACRES Director Lakeman said the area has been reviewed and Jacobi Toombs and Lanz is coming back with a recommendation and cost estimate on correcting the drainage problem there. All the information will be gotten together to see if it's feasible to proceed. NEW PROCEDURE FOR STREET LIGHTS AND SIGNS A form has been drawn up by Director Lakeman as requested by Mayor Parker for street light and sign problems. They will be done on a monthly basis. Director Matra made the motion to accept the new procedure, seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously. Director Lakeman suggested raising the fee for residential parking signs and loading zone etc. An ordinance is to be worked up and brought before the city council as requested by Mayor Parker. Street Commissioner Hemingway recommended an annual fee for residential parking signs instead of a one time fee to take care of upkeep and renewal of signs. BULLET PROOF VESTS Police Chief Elliott seeks approval of "Point Blank Level 2 Bullet Proof Vests" to be designated as the official vest for the Police Dept. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve this request, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. ANIMAL SHELTER ROBBERY Animal Shelter Director Jan Wheatley reported that the Animal Shelter was robbed of $112.00. NEW RULES AND REGULATIONS Fire Chief Dooley submitted to Attorney Gillenwater new rules and regulations for acceptance by the Board. Mayor Parker will review them for approval at a later date. MEETING Mayor Parker reminded the Board of a meeting February 14, in the conference room in regards to "Thunder Over Ohio" event. PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 10~ 1998 MEETING Mayor Parker said a meeting will be held February in regards to wastewater management. Various addressing this meeting on a statewide basis. 21st in Scottsburg people will be VEHICLE LOGOS Mayor Parker asked about the status of the city vehicle logos. The Mayor asked various department heads to report to Maintenance Director Mike Wathen on this matter. CAR PHONES Mayor Parker asked about the status of the car phone disconnections. He was assured this is being taken care of. VEHICLE INSPECTIONS Assistant Police Chief Elder brought to the attention of the board that there was a complaint about the police dept. charging a $5.00 fee for inspections while the License Branch does them for free. Mayor Parker suggested posting a sign stating that free inspections are done at the License Branch. SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Parker informed the Board of a meeting with DeMars Haka people to update everyone of progress being made. The meeting is Tuesday, February 11~ 1998. All department heads are invited to attend. There being no further business to come before the Board~ Mayor Parker made the motion to adjourn at 11:00 a.m., seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously. ATTEST: