HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-1992 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY AUGUST 10~1998
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 Parkers
Personnel and Safety Director Harold Lakeman~ and Sewage Collection
Office Director Jim Matra.
Also present were: Utility Director Steve Tolliver, Police Chief Rick
Elliott, Fire Chief Jerry Dooley,Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike
Wathen~ City Services Coordinator George Trembly, ,Parks Director
Roger Caldwell~ City Services Coordinator Les Kavanaugh~ City Attorney
Mike Gillenwater,Assistant Fire Chief Clifton James~Assistant Police
Chief Charles Elder,Melba Doggett, Animal Shelter Manager Jan
Wheatley, Sewer Office Manager Bob Goldman,, Clerk and Treasurer C.
Richard Spencer Jr'.~ and Clerk Lynne Kempf.
REQUEST FOR LIGHTS
Director Matra speaking on behalf of Building Commissioner Gavin who
was unable to attend the meeting said he feels it best to grant the
request for lights a Fairview Avenue, Clearstream~ and Bluegrass
Trail. Director Lakeman made the motion to accept this
recommendation, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
PEBBLE BROOK AND STARVIEW COURT
This update was tabled until further notice.
MARY EVE OF ARBY'S
Mary Eve of Arby's asked permission to set up a roadblock on Highway
68 to collect money for Big Brothers on Friday, August 15 or 88 from
3-9 p.m. Mayor Parker recommended they use a different location for
safety reasons. Director Matra said he would help find a better
location for her.
MELBA DOGGETT
Molba spoke in regards to complaints by residents in Eastgate
Subdivision about a residential home with an awning with a disturbing
logo. They want to know if something can be done about getting it
taken down. City Attorney Gillenwater said he didn't think the sign
was violating any laws but it would be looked into. Melba said a
petition would be forthcoming.
SEWER PROBLEMS
Paul Van Gilder and Alan Purcell of 1304 and 1308 E. 9th Street spoke
in regards to sewer problems as a result of heavy rains on Saturday.
City Attorney Gillenwater said there is nothing the city can do about
this.
PAGE 2
AUGUST 10, 1992
uUPDATES
Utility Director Steve Tolliver gave an update on the new sewer plant
which is to start up September 22nd. A formal dedication is scheduled
for sometime in October. He also gave an update on what occurred over
the weekend because of heavy rains.
THANKS
Mayor Parker expressed his gratitude to his department heads for their
support of him in the newspaper article.
LETTER OF THANKS
Mayor Parker read a letter of thanks from the New Albany Fire Dept.
thanking our Fire Dept. for their assistance on the fire there
recently.
GRAHAM STREET PARKING PROBLEM
Police Chief Rick Elliott reported that he has contacted Mr. Grant at
Jeffboat in regards to the parking problem on Graham Street before
taking other measures. He also reported that Witten Brothers will be
moving a press from the old sewer plant on August 17 or 18. Witten
Brothers are requesting permission to do this. Director Lakeman made
the motion to approve this request, seconded by Director Matra and
carried unanimously.
1021 E. COURT
City Services Coordinator George Trembly said that Mr. Herman of 1021
E. Court called to say that his resident parking sign has disappeared
since Friday.
There being no further business to before the Board of Public Works,
Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at 10:30 a.m., seconded by
Director Marra, and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
CLERK AND TREASU~E~