HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-1992MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY APRIL BO. 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 Police
Chief Charles Elder, Fire Chief Jerry Cooley, Assistant Fire Chief
Clifton James Jr.~ Assistant Kennel Manager Mike Gentry, Vehicle
Maintenance Director Mike Wathen, City Services Coordinator George
Trembly~ Pa~k Secretary Linda Eddings~ Sewer Office Manager Bob
Goldman, Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger, Councilperson Wm.
Wolpert, Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr., and Clerk Alice
Davis.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented,
seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
Lakeman moved to approve a claim in the amount of $33,336.00 from the
Sewage Utilities to the Cities General Fund. This amount represents
four months of payment in leiu of taxee, (May, June~ July and August
1992) seconded by Matra, and passed unanimously.
DE-ANNEXATION
City Attorney Mike Gillenwater sent Mr. Bob Clark a letter indicating
that the Board of Public Works had hearings on De-Annexation~ and
found out they could not De-Annex anything. Mr. Clark came in and met
with Mikes Mr. Clark wasn't sure if it had been de-annexed. Mike had
him check with the County Auditors Office and he found out it had
already been de-annexed and he's been paying City taxes all along.
USED BRICKS
We have several requests for the used bricks that Hughes Co. gave to
the City. It depends on how much they are worth as what to do with
them. Mike Wathen reported that they are only worth 25 to 35 cents a
piece. Mayor Parker suggested to table the give-away and see if we
can get an offer and sell them at bulk rate.
STREET SIGNS
Ken Peters from ACBL had requested that the street signs be taken out
of the Island on Court Ave. Director Lakeman asked Lee Hemingway what
could be done about this. He suggested they could be put on
extensions on the light pole. Mayor Parker asked Lee to check on this
~nd report on this next week.
STREET CLOSURES
Streets closed for the Great steamboat Race.(see attached copy).
Mayor Parker suggested to have this put in the newspaper. Also the
boat dockers with a pass will be able to use the Clark Street Ramp.
Director Matra made a motion to accept this, seconded by Director
Lakeman~ and carried unanimously.
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VENDORS PERMIT
Charles Basham who drives a Ice Cream Truck for Kool Treats requests a
Vendors Permit for the Great Steamboat Race. He was told to get in
touch with the Steamboat Days Committee- Driving a Ice Cream Truck he
also needs a Peddlers Permit, Health Certificate and the hours he will
be working. After he gete his Health Certificate he must show it to
Mr Lakeman and then the Board will approve the permit. Mayor parker
told him to go te the City Clerks Office to get the permit. Director
Lakeman made the motion to accept this after he gets the Health
Certificate, seconded by Lakeman Matra, and carried
p__EEDDLERS ~ERMIT
Mike Dowd of Dixie Reader Service requests a Peddlers Permit to go
door to door soliciting Magazine Subscriptions. Mr. Dowds
representative said they are registered in New Albany, Charlestown~
and the Better Business Bureau in Jackson, Mississippi where the Home
Office is located. The hours will be 10:00 or 11:OO A.M. til ?:00 or
9:30 P.M.in the evening, for only 3 or 4 days. They also need to
register names with the Police Department. A $25.00 permit fee will
be charged and must be paid in the City Clerks Office. Lakeman made
motion to accept this, seconded by Director Matra, and carried
unanimously.
STREET LIGHTS
There has been a request at 3011 Bishop Lane in the Meadows
Subdivision for a street light. Mayor Parker wanted to know if we had
a policy concerning street Nights. He said this could get out of hand
if everyone wanted a street light. PSI selects the distance between
them in the subdivisions when they set the lights up. PSI bills the
City about $3.00 a month for each light. Commissioner Gavin
recommended not to put up the light. Director Matra made the motion
not to accept this, seconded by Director Lakeman, and carried
unanimously.
STREET LIGHTS IN THE ISLANDS ON COURT AVENUE
Commissioner Gavin reported that PSI called him about the light poles
in the Islands on Court Avenue between Locust and Pearl Streets. Each
pole needs to be numbered with a permanent number. Mayor Parker
suggested that Lee Hemingway put a band around them with a screw in
the side to secure them. Commissioner Gavin also reported that PSI
replaced some bulbs and the lights did not work. PSI said that if it
were the ballisters or transformers the City would have to pay an
extra cost. Harold Wilson is going to check the lights to see if they
have any power. Mayor Parker asked Lee Hemingway to check on making
the bands and number them and keep a copy for our records.
STREET SIGNS
A request for a sign at the corner of Riverpointe Plaza and Market
Street. DeMars requests that the sign reads Riverpointe Plaza.
Director Matra made the motion to accept this, seconded by Director
Lakeman~ and carried unanimously.
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S__TREET L~GHT
City Attorney Mike Gillenwater reported on the letter he received last
week from a Mrs Waters who lives on Mary Street. He sent tfnem a
letter to clairfy what they wanted. There was some discussion about
putting a street light there when they were annexed. She had a light
ahd pole of her own and had it disconnected because someone told her
t%at the City was going to put streets light up when they were
annexed. Mike requested that someone ride out there and take a look
at the situation. Director Lakeman will take care of this.
WATER IN BASEMEN!.
Director Lakeman had a call from 519 Chippewa Drive that there is a
ditch behind his house and it is filled up with water and ran into his ~
basement. Lee Hemingway was asked to take care of this problem.
EARTH DAY ACTIVITIE~
George Trembly reported that he received a letter from Congressman
Hamiltons Office stating that he will be here on Saturday April 24,
1992 at 9:45 AM. George asked anyone that wanted to come join him at
that was more than welcome.
CAR SHOW
Mayor Parker asked Lee Hemingway if everything was going ok for the
Car Show. Lee reported that on his end everything was fine. It's an
alt day affair. Mr. Scales should notify the newpaper of the time and
street closing. Mayor Parker will give away the Mayor's Trophy in the
evening.
SPECIAL PASSES
Linda Eddings of the Parks Department reported that
on special passes for boat dock owners during the
Race.
they are working
Great Steamboat
CENTRAL ALARM
Jerry Dooley wants Corkey Scales to notify the Central Alarm and let
them know what streets will be closed on the day of the Car Show. He
stated that the agility test for new fireman will take place on Friday
April ~th in New Albany and invited anyone who wants, to come and
loin them.
RIVER QUEEN SIGN
Donna Metzger reported she received a
River Queen Sign being taken down.
.already been taken down.
call from James Keith about the
Lee Hemingway reported it has
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There being no further business to come before the Board, Mayor Parker
made the motion to adjourn at 10;05 A~M., seconded by Director Lakeman
and carried unanimously.
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ATTEST:
CLERK AND TREASURE,~ ~/ ''
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April 20, 1992
Mayor Parker
Board of Public Works,
On April 29, 1992, in conjunction with the Kentucky Derby Festival,
the Great Steamboat Race will take place. Due to the large crowd
that walks Riverside Drive, the following streets are requested
closed.
Riverside Drive closed from Clark Street East to Jeff Boat.
South of the floodwall and alley roadblocks will be placed stopping
any traffic proceeding onto Riverside Drive. These roadblocks will
be on WalnUt Street, Locust Street, Wall Street, Spring Street,
Pearl Street, and Mulberry Street.
We also request that there be no parking allowed on the South side
of Riverside Drive between Clark Street and Jeff Boat. This would
be enforced from 12 Noon to 9PM. ·
Re spect~y,
Rick Elliott
Chief of Police
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