HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-22-1992MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA
MONDAY JUNE 28~ 1998
Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr. called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.~
and on call of the roil those members present were Mayor Parker,
Personnel and Safety Director Harold Lakeman, and Se~age Collection
Office Director Jim Matra.
Aleo present were: Street Commissioner Lee Hemingway~ Building
Commissioner William Gavin~ Utilities Director Steve Totliver, Police
Chief Rick Elliott~ Assistant Police Chief Charles Elder~ Assistant
Fire Chief Clifton James Jrt, Animal Shelter Manager Jen Wheatley~
Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike Wathen~ City Services Coordinator
George Trembly~ Park Superintendent Rodger Cald~ell, Sewer Office
Manager Bob Goldman~ Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger~ Clerk and
Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr., and Clerk Alice Davis.
Director Lakeman made the motion
1998~ as presented~ seconded
unanimously.
to approve the minutes of June 88~
by Director Matra and carried
Director Lakeman made the motion to accept the payroll as presented,
seconded by Director Marra~ and carried unanimously.
STREET LIGHT AND WARNING SIGN
Building Commissioner Bill Gavin and Director Lakeman suggested
the street light and warning sign on Fairview Ave. be tabled at
time.
that
this
LEANTO ON RIVERFRONT
Parks Superintendent Rodger Caldwell talked to City Attorney Mike
Gillenweter about this matter. Rodger reported that the leantowill be
taken down~ also the porta-let will be removed~
PARKING SPACES
It was recommended by Police Chief Elliott that the 2 parking spaces
on 6th Street be eliminated~ and the curb be yellowed..
ONE WAY ALLEY
Peggy Bratcher of 321 Locust St. ~ants
made one way. Police Chief Elliott
recommendation on this next week~
the alley next to her house be
will check on this and make a
Building Commissioner Bill Gavin reported that Clark County Plan
Commission on June lOth. renamed Jeff-Charlestown Pike and
Charlestown-Jeff Pike to Charlestown Pike between the highway and
Holmans Lane. We've had a request from Indiana Bell wanting to know
if we are going to follow suit. Mayor Parker requested that we table
this until City Attorney Mike Gillenwater returns from his vacation.
VOTER REGISTRATION RALLEY
Gary Moore of Hoosier Valley regarding Voter Registration Ralley on
July 9th at I:OOPM in Warder Park. There will be ra!leys all over the
state trying to get the homeless and iow income population registered
to vote. Senator Kathy Smith will be the speaker for the day.
Director Lakeman made the motion that permission be granted to have
the Voter Registration Ralley at Warder Park on July 9th~ 1992, at
t:OOPM~ seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously~
SWEEPER LEASE
George Trembley reported that the City has had eeveral different
sweeper companies demonstrate their sweepers, no other company has
brought any proposals in except one. Charles Parsley of Best
Equipment has brought his proposal in front of the Board. Through hie
lease purchase program you have a choice of 1st. payment being delayed
for one year, or make the let. payment when the equipment is
delivered. The Sweeper will be covered under road service and full
warranty. We would consider taking the old sweeper in on trade~
POLITICAL RALLEY
Gary Drake requests permission from the Board of Public Works to have
a political rattey at Warder Park on August 1st. from i:OOPM to
8:00PM. The primary speaker will be Mike Bailey. Director Lakeman
made the motion to accept this~ seconded by Director Marra~ and
carried unanimously.
Mayor Parker had guest introduce themselves they are Jeff Adams~ his
wife Mellony~ son Justin~ Niece Vallorie~ Nephew Anthony~ we have ~
reasons for being here i. we home school Justin, and want to observe
how the Goverment works, B~ we are in support of Gary Drake~ and Mike
Bailey. Also present were Dallas Hardin and Pastor Mike Hardin~ and
Jason Drake.
Correction on names James Drake, Dallas Sargent, Mike Sargent.
JUNE 22~1998
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STEAMBOAT DAYS
Director Lakeman reported that the Steamboat Committee wants to
relocate the rides from Spring Street to the Preservation Station
parking lot. They also need 2 flat beds. Asst. Fire Chief Clifton
James Jr.~ will take a look at this and get back to the Board so we
can report to the Steamboat Days meeting in July. The Committee wants
the Streets closed on Sept. i0~ 1992, they have to let the Bueinesees
know ahead of time.
INSURANCE REPORT
Edward C. Cooper, Agent of Record to report on the Cities Health
Insurance. He gave a quarterly report on deposits and expenditures
for the first quarter of 1992 of the Cities Health Insurance. He also
asked permission to give this information at the next Council meeting.
Director Lakeman made the motion that Mr. Cooper can appear before the
Council, seconded by Director Marra~ and carried unanimouely~
STEAMBOAT BOOTH
Councilperson Andrew Williams requests
who to talk to about getting a booth at
~Rodger Caldwel! has a phone list. Pam
'Festival, but she is ill.
information for Mr. Towns on
the Steamboat Days Festival.
Gleason is President of the
THANK YOU
Mayor Parker received a letter of Thanks from the City of Louisville
to the Jeffersonville Police Department for the Bridge Closing during
the City Fair Centeped~ from Jerry W~ Lee: Personnel Director: for a
job well done~
STEAMBOAT DAYS PARADE
The Parade will be moved from Saturday morning back to Thursday
Evening.
STREET LIGHTS
Building Commissioner Bill Gavin had a request from neighbors in the
Suburban Acres Subdivision for street lights on Raintree Ct. and
Bluegrass Ct. PSt will pick the spots where the lights will be placed.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the street lights for
Suburban Acres~ seconded by Director Matra, and carried unanimously.
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JUNE 22~ 1992
ARROW BOARD
Mike Wathen reported that the arrow board has
$175.00~ Also he will get with the Highway Dept.
will put in a bid for another arrow board.
been repaired for
has their sale he
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SCHEDULE
Steve To!liver is working on a schedule for the start-up of the new
Waetewater Treatment Plant and the loth Street Pump Station~ and when
we can dedicate the new Plant. Hope to have the schedule for the next
Board meeting. Mayor Parker commended all Depts. for a job well done
during the bad weather last week.
ANIMAL SHELTER
Jan Wheatley reported 'that the air conditiong
weeks Tom Kempf donated another unit. Jan
President Andrew Williams of the City Council
whole day with them.
PRE-BUDGET MEETINGS
Donna Metzger reported that the pre-budget
todmy. (see attacged copy)
unit was stolen last
also reported that
will be spending the
hearings are starting
There being no further business to before the Board of Public Works,
Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at iO:30AM~ seconded by
Director Marra~ and carried unanimously~
CLERK ~ND TREASUR~