HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-1992MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF ]-HE CITY OF JEFFERSONV!LLE~ INDIANA
MONDAY JULY lB, 199B
Andrew Williams III~ President of City Common Council chaired the
meeting for Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr. and called the meeting to
order at 9:30 a.m. and on call of the roll those members present were
Personnel and Safety Director Harold Lakeman and Sewage Collection
Office Director Jim Macro.
Also present were: City Attorney Mike Gillenwater~ Police Chief Rick
Elliott, Assistant Police Chief Charles Elder~ Building Commissioner
Bill Gavin~ Parks Director Roger Coldwell, City Services Coordinator
Les Kavanaugh~ Assistant Fire Chief Clifton James, Fire Chief Jerry
Doo!ey~ Wastewater Treatment Director Steve Tolliver~ Animal Shelter
Jan Wheatley, Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger, Street
Commissioner George Trembly, Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer
Jrt, and Clerk Lynne Kempf.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of July 6,
1992 as presented, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
Director Matra made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented~
seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the claims as presented~
seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
OAKLAWN DRIVE SIGN
.~ Assistant Police Chief Elder had Officer Simon check on this and he
recommended placing one sign on Oaklawn Drive for safety reasons~
Lakeman made the motion to accept the recommendation~ seconded by
Director Matra and carried unanimously.
AVONDALE COURT COMPLAINT
Assistant Police Chief Elder recommended tabling thie neighborhood
problem until further ~eview. It has been tabled until next ~eek.
ROOF ON CONDEMNED BUILDING
Director Lakeman reported that the city received 5 quotes on repairing
the roof on condemned building with J~J Roofing being the low bidder~
Completion is scheduled for Friday, July 19th.
STORM DAMAG~
City Services Coordinator Les Kavanaugh reported that the storm damage
this time is minimal and that we are on top of things.
CONSTRUCTION TRAILER
Steve Kempf, President of T. Kempf Co., Inc. asked permission to
locate his construction trailer on the diagonal parking lot adjacent
to the DoMars Haka pre~ect for approximately ~ months ~hile his phase
of work is in process. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve~
seconded by Director Macro and carried unanimously.
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PORTABLE STAGE
Street Commissioner George Trembly reported that the portable stage
for the American Legion will be delivered on July 1?th.
NEW BUSINESSES
Nathan Grimes of Jacobi~ Toombs and Lanz reported that 3 new
businesses are going in Clark Maritime Center and they are: Overland
Truck, Environmental Equipments and Voss Steele. Sanitary sewers and
water services are being provided for them. He left the sanitary
sewer permit for the Mayor to sign when he returns.
1513 BRIGMAN
Karen Ellis~ a resident at this address is requesting
signs in front of Safety Town and the Jr. High School
reasons. Police Chief El!iott said he would check into
and report back next week.
speed limit
for safety
this mattel-
REQUEST FOR MINUTES
Director Lakeman reported that members of the City Council are
requesting copies of minutes for their packages.
BUDGET HEARINGS
Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger presented a schedule of the
Budget Hearings dates and times.
FRED WILLIAMS
Building Commissioner Gavin reported on Fred Williams non-compliance
with the city's requests to clean up his property. Commissioner Gavin
said there have been numerous complaints from the other residents in
the neighborhood about the unsightly conditions of Mr. Williams
property. City Attorney Gillenwater advised Mr. Williams that his
non-complimnce with the city's requests would result in legal action
next. Mr~ Williams agreed to clean up his property. The charges that
the city has lncurred thus far will go on his property taxes.
WEED PROBLEMS
Director Lakeman said he has received numerous complaints about weeds
and m sidewalk about to collapse across from the DeMars Haka pro~ect~
Director Lakeman hms contacted Dave Catty and he has agreed to get
this problem rectified.
PARKING PERMIT REQUESTS
Director Lakeman said he has received ~ requests for parking permits
in front of Clark Arms Apartments. He granted these ~ permits but
asked Police Chief Elliott to check into this matter.
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DIRECTIONAL SIGN REQUEST
Commissioner Gavin reported that Mr. Fensky with DeMars Haka is
requesting permission to put a directional sign up off of 1-65.
Commissioner Gavin is looking into a location For him.
STOP SIGN REQUEST
Street Commissioner George Trembly reported that Councilperson Wilder
is requesting a stop sign at Ridgeway and Ruck Drive changing it from
a one way stop to a 3 way stop for children crossing, It Has
recommended that the children use the school crossing which is already
present.
GRASSCUTTING
Director Lakeman and Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger agreed to
contact the Governor's Coordinator, Bill Shrewsberry and State
Representative Bottorff to try and get some assistance in getting
grass cut and so forth around the Bnd street bridge area,
PAVING
City Services Coordinator Les Kavanaugh reported that 4 streets are to
be paved starting this week.
DRAINAGE
City Services Coordinator Kavanaugh said Councilperson Wilder has
inquired about drainage problems which are due to overgrowth in the
Meadows area. He said there is no personnel to space at this time~
8TH STREET AND FULTON
Wastewater Treatment Director Steve Tolliver reported that 8th street
and Fulton are shut down again and storm lines are being repaired. He
also reported that Pennsylvania Avenue should be ready for paving
Wednesday, July 15th.
SUGGESTIONS FOR EVENTS
Administrative Assistant Metzger asked that all department heads write
down the service they provide and the roles they play in any special
events going on in the city. She is planning to have people who
request special events sign in writing their intent~ time, date etc.
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DIRECTORY SUGGESTION
City Services Coordinator Kavanaugh suggested printing up a booklet or
directory listing ail city services to assist people in contacting the
proper offices.
There being no further business 'to before the Board
Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at 10:30
Director Matra. and carried unanimously.
of Public Works~
AM~ seconded by
ATTEST:
CLERK AND TREASURER