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.
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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
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