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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-31-1992MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONgILLE~ INDIANA MONDAY AUGUST 31~ 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: 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, Councilperson Peggy Wilder, Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr., and Clerk Lynne Kempf. Director Lakeman made the motion to accept the minutes of August 24, 1998, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. Director Matra made the motion to accept the payrolls~ seconded by Director Lakeman, and carried unanimously. STEAMBOAT DAYS STREET CLOSING Police Chief Elliott passed out a list to Board members on streets that will be closed during this event. The Downtown merchants will be notified of street closings. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the closings, seconded by Director Marra~ and carried unanimously. FRANKLIN FINANCE AND LIFE Charles Heck of Franklin Finance and Life spoke in regards to offering payroll deductions for things like insurance, mutual funds~ annnuities,etc, to the Jeffersonville city employees. Mayor Parker suggested that Mr. Heck find out from the department heads if any employees are interested and go from there. REQUEST FOR MASON FUNERAL HOME Nanetla Mason, co-owner of Mason Funeral Home asked for her curb to be painted yellow so parking is available to her clients. She also requested a light pole in the alley. Mayor Parker said Police Chief EIliott will look into these requests and report back. EASTGATE SUBDIVISION AWNING Attorney Bill Engebretson spoke in regards to the awning on a home in Eastgate Subdivision which is offensive to the neighbors there. He is asking forthe the city to take action against this resident. City Attorney Gil!enwater said he would have to look at the ordinances that Mr~ Engebretson referred to and get back with Mr. Engebretson and the Board. PAGE B AUGUST 31~ 1992 ~ SEWERS Utility Director Steve Tolliver reported that one sewer was omitted in er~or when originally figured. Director Tolliver has received 2 estimates on this work. One was from T. Kempf Co., Inc. for $78~858.00 and Irish Park for $45~900.00. City Attorney Gillenwater thinks that this will probably have to be let out for bids because of the large difference between the two prices submitted. Attorney Gillenwater said he would check and see if it can be handled differently because it's an emergency situation. Director Tolliver says it must be completed by September 2?th. Director Tolliver also reported 2 requests for sewer extensions. They are: Christ Gospel on Highway 62, and William McCullough on New Albany-Charlesto~n Pike. REQUEST FOR REPAIRS Councilperson Peggy Wilder asked for paving on Bishop Road and repairs to driveways on Hamburg Pike. Mayor Parker said these things would be looked into. AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT Director Lakeman reminded all department heads to report back to him on this matter as it needs to be turned in. TENTATIVE FBI ACCEPTANCE Mayor Parker announced that Assistant Police Chief Charles Elder has been tentatively selected for the FBI Academy. COMPLAINT ON WEEDS Building Commissioner Gavin said he has gotten many complaints about the weeds and overgrown grass at the Park Chevrolet building. He has not gotten any response from the owners of this property. Attorney GiIlenwater will check on this matter. Building Commissioner Gavin reported that the estimate for installing a light at Spring and Sparks Avenue is approximately $4,000.00. Clark Memorial Hospital had agreed to ehare in this cost. Building Commissioner Gavin is to contact Clark Memorial on this. REQUEST FOR BLACKTOP City Services Coordinator Trembly said he's had several calls from residents wanting blacktop on their driveways. He said this is something the city cannot afford to do. FEMA REPORTS Utility Director Tolliver said the FEMA reports are completed. DEDICATION Director Lakeman announced that the Dedication for the Wastewater Treatment Plant has been set for October 6, at 10:30 a~m. PAGE 3 AUGUST 31 1992 There being no further business to before the Board of Public Works~ Direr'tot Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at 10:30 a.m. ~ seconded by Director Matra, and carried unanimously-