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 Therefore, the sign request was withdrawn.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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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