HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-09-1992MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY MARCH 9~ 1992
Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr. called the meeting to order at 9:30
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 Wheatley, Vehicle Maintenance
Director Mike Wathen, City Services Coordinator George Trembly, Park
Superintendent Rodger Caldwelli Sewer Office Manager Bob
Goldman~Assistant Police Chief Charlie Elder, City Councilman Bill
Wolpert, Police Officer Don Grimes, Clerk and Treasurer Richard C.
Spencer Jr. and Clerk Lynne Kempf.
Director Lakeman made the motion to accept the payrolls and claims as
presented, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
Director Lakeman made the motion to
1992, as presented, seconded by
unanimously.
approve the minutes of
Director Matra and
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carried
LETTER OF THANKS
Mayor Parker read a letter of thanks from Operation Life commending
Officer Don Grimes for his life saving efforts in a recent fire.
Police Chief Elliott also commended Officer Grimes for his outstanding
performance in another potentially dangerous situation.
'FEES FOR VENDORS
Director Lakeman recommended putting a flat fee of $75.00 for the
first day and $25.00 for each additional day for all vendors. Also,
no alcoholic beverages are to be sold unless state approved. Director
Lakeman made the motion to accept this, seconded by Director Matra.
CONTRACT FOR EYE LEVEL ADVERTISING
City Attorney Gillenwater said he has reviewed the contract and will
make some changes. Attorney Gil!enwater will be sending a letter to
Eye Level asking for a response to the changes.
DRAINAGE PROBLEM AREAS
Regarding Suburban Acres,Building Commissioner
George Lanz is taking another look at the area
another recommendation on this.
Gavin reported that
and will be giving
Regarding Augusta Drive, Commissioner Gavin requested the
specifications to read for a net to be placed over the top of seeding
to prevent washing away of soil.
Regarding Springdale Drive, permission has been given by Attorney
Vissing to proceed with whatever is necessary to alleviate the
problem.
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Commissioner Gavin also asked approval on four addresses which are:
419 W. Riverside~ 701 Loop Dr., 1408 Port Road, and 1308 Port Road.
Director Lakeman made the motion to accept, seconded by Director Matra
and carried unanimously.
SECTION 185
Joe Cavallo representing Edward C. Cooper and Associates in
conjunction with the City Clerk Treasurers office was asking
permission to change a few things pertaining to the City's voluntary
insurances. Mr. Cooper has reviewed all insurances and it was found
that in order to comply with Section 125 guidelines, we will no longer
be able to deduct premiums unless the company is totally Section 125
or totally not Section 125. Therefore, Mr. Cooper has asked that
effective May 1~ only premiums that fall under these guidelines will
be payroll deducted. He asked the Boards approval to freeze all
products being sold unless they are different from the products being
sold by the following companies: Compdent, AFLAC,Anthem Life, and Mass
Mutual. However, companies may bid on Dental plan and Voluntary
Life. The motion was made by Director Lakeman to approve the proposal~
seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
MEETING
Clerk Suzy Nevitt urges all department heads
meeting at 9:00a.m. Thursday ~ March 18,
conference room.
to attend~ an insurance
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PARKING PERMIT REQUEST
Leroy Morlan requested a parking permit for 626 E. Spring Street for
Chili Time Restaurant. Mayor Parker said an ordinance is being
drafted pertaining to this problem. Mr. Morlan's request has been
tabled until further notice.
WALK-A-THON
Mike Whooley requested permission for a Walk-A-Thon from Warder Park
to the City County Building and back on Monday~ April 6, 1992 at 1:30
p.m. Director Lakeman made the motion, seconded by Director Matra and
carried unanimously.
STREET CLOSING
Dave Broady of Southern Indiana Excavating asked permission to close
Jeff-Charlestown Pike for approximately 4 hours to install a water
line in Four Oaks Subdivision on Wednesday, March 11 from 8:30 a.m. to
8:30 p.m. Director Matra made the motion to approve the request~
seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously.
EARTH DAY
George Trembly asked permission to close Court Avenue between Spring
and Wall on Saturday, April 85, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for
Earth Day activities. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the
request, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
PLANNING AND ZONING CONTRACT
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recommended approving the contract
Attorney
Gi I lenwater
and Zoning by Attorney Mike Forsee to be effective February
Director Matra made the motion to approves seconded by
Lakeman and carried unanimously.
for Planning
ls 1998.
Director
OLD TIRES
Director Lakeman presented an offer from Irish Park to accept the
city's old tires for $1.00 a piece if the city delivers them.
Director Lakeman made the motion to accept the offer, seconded by
Director Matra and carried unanimously.
FIRE TRUCK UPDATE
Fire Chief Dooley reported that the refurbished fire truck will be
done and ready to be picked up around the 16th of March.
~EALTH WALK
Assistant Police Chief Eider reported that the Parkview Junior High
teachers and students will be having a Health Walk on March 26th at
9:00 a.m. for Health Week. They are asking for assistance from the
police department in leading the walk. Director Lakeman made the
motion to approve, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
WATER PROBLEM
Mr. Meyers requested that something be done about the water problem at
his residence.
THANK YOU
Director Lakeman thanked Mayor Parker for the nice compliments paid
him and other department heads in the Evening News article on
Saturday, March 9th.
There being no further business to come before the Board~ Mayor Parker
made the motion to ad~ourn at 10:30 a.ml, seconded by Director Lakeman
and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
CLERK AND TREA~RER