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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-18-1992MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 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~ Assistant Fire Chief Clifton James Jr~ 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 Suzy Nevitt. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 10~ 199R, as presented, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. Sprinqdale Ditch Commissioner Gavin reported to the Board on the Springdale ditch. Mr. Vissing informed Commissioner Gavin that it is okay if the City wants to clean the ditch. This would mean redefining the ditch and cutting some trees. Request For Removal of Tree Commissioner Heminway reported to t'~ Boar~ on the request to remove a tree at 901E 9th St. He feels the ~ee is not obstructing the view. Mayor Parker asked Chief Elliott to c~eck out this location and report back to the Board. % Request For Stop Siqn Denied Chief Etliott informed the Board of Walnut and Maple or'Watt and Maple. corners for a couple hours a day his findings for a stop sign at He had a car sit and at these for three days. They did not perceive any problems with speeding, etc. Chief Elliott recommended a sign not be erected. The motion was made by Director Lakeman to deny a stop sign seconded by Director Matra and passed unanimously. Biqqer Siqn Needed Commissioner Gavin told the Board that he will call inform them that there have been requests by its bigger sign for better visibility. Eagel Steel and customers for a Parkinq Siqn Fees Discussion was held on raising the fee for parking signs. Director Lakeman suggested raising the fee from a one-time fee of $50.00 to an annual fee of $100.00 for Resident Only Signs, and raising the fee for loading zones from SAO.O0. The Board also suggested 'putting stipulations for obtaining these signs. Attorney Gillenwater will draw up an ordinance for the Board to approve and present to Council. Page B Feb 18, 1998 Chanqe Order Director Tolliver presented the Board with change orders for Administration Bldg. He presented the change order to deduct $23~000.00 for replacement of roof. The roof will not need to be replaced. The motion was made by Director Lakeman to approve this change seconded by Director Matra and approved unanimously. Director Tolliver asked for a the renovation of the kitchen by Director Matra to approve and carried unanimously. change order increase of $11~421.00 for and two bathrooms. The motion was made the order seconded by Director Lakeman Director Tolliver informed the Board that the algae sweep cleaners would cost $3B~000.00. N° action was taken. Request for Tap In Fee Director Matra informed the Board that he received a request from Ms. Jess Robinson, 405 S Front St~ Utica~ to purchase a tap-in for $?0.00. When the sewers were installed all residents on that street had the option of paying for a tap-in for $?0.00, although the sewers were not run at this time. She paid her $?0.00. In the meantime, she asked for and received a refund because of financial problems. Now the sewers are ready to be run and she wants to tap-in for $?0.00. Manager Goldman said that the going rate is now $525.00 and if she was given the special rate, everyone would want it. The motion was made by Director Lakeman to deny the request to pay only $70.00 seconded by Director Matra and approved unanimously. Thunder Over Louisville Mayor Parker asked the Board to start thinking of ideas for the Thunder Over Louisville on April 117 1998. The Board will look in to the price of vendors, etc. Request To Paint Street Attorney Gillenwater asked Commissioner paint the stretch between the parking lot prevent parking there. Hemingway to have his men and the alley on Watt St to Islands To Be Replaced Director Lakeman informed the Board that the islands on Court Ave will be replaced. Rule Chanqes For Fire Dept. Chief Dooley presented the Board with changes for the Fire Dept retroactive to Jan. 4, 1992. The motion was made by Director Matra to approve these changes, seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously. Complaints On Alley Commissioner Hemingway received a letter complaining about the alley behind 1509 Francis Dr. One resident wants the alley widened to 25 ft and move the stop sign to the other side of the street. Director Lakeman will send a letter to this resident saying this request is not possible. Penalty To Remove Phone Commissioner Hemingway informed the $200.00 to remove his car phone. cost will Mayor be only $50.00. Board that it will cost th~ City If he waits two more months~ the Parker told him to wait. Recycle Dumpster Coordinator Trembly informed the dumpsters will be in place by the Youngstown Plaza. Board that the ~newspaper recycling end of the day on Chestnut St and Request To Fix Lines Director Tolliver informed the Board that he received a request for Mr. Inman to fix the sewer line on John St where he is building. The property has been abandoned for some time and the line is in bad shape and will expensive to fix. The Board asked Tolliver to get some estimates on the cost of repairing this line. Request for Reflectors Commissioner Gavin received a request for reflectors to be installed on Augusta Dr by the new ditch and also a guardrail on Augusta and Hamburg Pike. Commissioner Hemingway will get some prices on the reflectors and rail. Superintendent Caldwell asked the Board radio. The Board asked him to come numbers he wanted to use. for eight new numbers for his up with suggestions for what Manager Wheatley asked for permission to keep her beeper so her men will be able to call for help if they get in trouble. This was given. Director Tolliver informed the Board that they need to start thinking about what they want to do with the old plant. There being no further business made the motion to adjourn at and carried unanimously. to come before the Board: Mayor Parker 10:50 A.M. seconded by Director Lakeman ATTEST: