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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-26-1992M~NUTES OF THE BOARD OF PLiBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY QF THE CITY OF JEFFiERSONViLI_E~ INDIANA MONDAY OCTOBER ~6~ 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: Street Commissioner George Trembly, City Attorney Mike Gillenwater, Utility Director Steve Tolliver, Assistant Police Chief Charles Elder, Major Dennis Simon, Fire Chief Jerry Dooley, Animal Shelter Manager Jan Wheatley, Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike Wathen~ City Services Coordinator Leslie Kavanaugh, Parks Superintendent Rodger Caldwell, Sewer Office Manager Bob Goldman, Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger, Councilperson Peggy Wilder, Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr., and Clerk Alice Davis Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 19, 1998, as presented, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the payrolls as presented, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously. PARKING ON CHIPPEWA DRIVE Assistant Police Chief Charles solution on this problem. But report on it next week. DRIVEWAYS ON HAMBURG PIKE Elder stated that there is still no we are still working on it and will Street Commissioner George Trembly reported that they looked at the driveways, some of them will need blacktop and some will need extensive blacktop, curve and drainage. Councilperson Wilder wants it worked out like the sidewalk program, but not until next year. Mayor Parker stated that he didn't think we could do it. STOP SIGN AT RIDGEWAY AND RUCK Lt. Dave Schmidt took a look at this intersection and talked to a neighbor Lady who said that there's only been 8 accidents at this sight in 80 years. Lt. Schmidt recommends that there be no stop sign put there. DRAINAGE IN NORTHAVEN Utilities Director Steve Tolliver Jorge Lanz about the drainage in Engineers estimate and will make week. met with Bill Gavin, Bob Miller, and Northaven. Mr. Lanz will give us an a recommendation to the Board next PAGE 2 OCTOBER 267 1992 SEWER TA~ Peggy Strother, representing Community Christian Church at 5030 Hamburg Pike requests to be annexed and tap into the sewers. The Church will pay all the fees. City Attorney Mike Gillenwater suggested that they stay until the Board meeting is over and meet with him concerning that situation. SEWER TAP-IN. Belinda Lyvers representing Clark Nickles wants permission to tie into the sewers that runs to the Maritime Center. Utilities Director Steve Tolliver said that Mr. Nickles called him about this, and that he recommends to the Board to let him tap-in to the last manhole for his Office~ he will pay all the fees. Director Lakeman made the motion to accept the tap-in fee per request by Clark Nickles, seconded by Director Matra, and carried unanimously. ADDRESS CHANGE Mr. Frank Reed moved a house to Lee Street and wants the address to be 1610 Lee Street. Director Matra made the motion to accept the 1610 Lee Street for the Frank Reed residence, seconded by Director Lakeman, and carried unanimously. NEW TAP REQUEST Utilities Director Steve Tolliver explained the new sewer tap request from Mr. Ed. Kellams a resident in the Eastgate Subdivision.(see attached letter). Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the repairing of Mr. Kellems sewer line, seconded by Director Matra, and carried unanimously. GAZEBO City Attorney Mike Gillenwater reported that the Gazebo in Warder Park is not Handicapped accessible. Any new construction has to be in compliance. The ramps needs to be put on before its dedicated. FUELING SYSTEM Councilperson Peggy Wilder came before the Board to discuss the new fueling. Mayor Parker selected a Committee to meet and study 'the system. The Committee members are Steve Tolliver, Mike Wathen, Rick Elliott, Jerry Dooley, Bob Miller, George Trembly, Jim Matra, Harold Lakeman, Chairman. The Committee will meet within a week to 10 days and come back with cost factors and solutions. CODE OF ORDINANCE City Attorney Mike Gillenwater gave to the members of the Board a Code of Ordinance relating to Taxi Cabs. A Man called and is interested in starting a Cab Service. He will be coming before the Board in the near future, he has a copy of the Ordinance. PAGE 3 OCTOBER 26~ 1998 OLD SEWER PLANT 'City Attorney Mike Gillenwater reported that the appraisers for the old sewer plant said that there is asbestos. Steve Tolliver said that Scott Bassel of Proctors Davis and Ray will take an environmental accessment on the property, he's an asbestos abatement and will take a look at it and give us an estimate on the removal. The whole sight will be ready for sale in about 30 days. N-VIRO EQUIPMENT City Attorney Mlke Gillenwater said that there is a piece of equipment at the old plant, there is an interested City who wants to buy it. Mike Gillenwater said that it has to be advertised before it can be sold. We need to advertise the bid. The piece of equipment is N-Viro equipment. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the advertising of the N-Viro equipmnet, seconded by Director Matra, and carried unanimously. LETTERS TO CEMENT COMPANIES Street Commissioner George Trembly reported that letters were sent to the Cememt Companies in the area about dumping in the gutters. There is a new system in the Building Commissioners Office where anyone coming in for permits will be given a letter about not dumping in the gutters. George also reported that they have finished the alley at the Preservation Station. PAVING ON MARKET STREET Mr. Bob Miller reported that.the paving on Market Street by the DeMars Haka Pro~ect is a terrible job. The catch basin is to low, the manhole is to high. Mayor Parker said that he will call Carrol Gowens about this. Dick Spencer said that they were to pave to Mulberry Street but stopped at Fort Street. VFW Assistant Police Chief Charles Elder reported that the VFW had ~ ~ Policeman and Fireman of the Year for Jeffersonville and Clarksville. Donnie Grimes was Policeman of the Years and Doug Sneed was Fireman of the Year. Congratulations to both of these fine Gentlemen. HAUNTED HAYRIDE Parks Superintendent Rodger Caldwell reported that went very well this year. Its grown beyond our were 200-300 people there at a time. the Haunted Hayride expectations, there DRIVEWAY RAMPS City Services Coordinator Les Kavanaugh reported that on August 30, 1992 that City Services and the Street Department asked for directions in regards to the driveway ramps on Mockingbird Drive. People still come in and ask for the ramps. Mayor Parker said that we cannot afford to replace the driveway ramps on Mockingbird Drive. PAGE 4 OCTOBER 267 1992 FIRE DAMAGE weekend. The Old Salts Marine estimated damage is around $500,000.00. The same day in the 800 block of Chestnut Street a house sustained extensive damage. Lt. Carter sustained a slight injury. NEW INDUSTRY Utilities Director Steve Tolliver said that there is a new industry in the Clarksville area that wants to tap into our sewers. He needs to come in front of the Board and also the Council. He has to have a written agreement from Clarksville before we can agree to do this. PAGER Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger wants everyone to know he~ pager number~ it is 455-496?. NEWS AND JOURNAL CONTRACT City Clerk and Treasurer Dick Spencer presented the Board with green sheets that are the Evening News Contracts for the Council Agendas the prices will be higher if not signed. City Attorney Mike Gillenwater said that they won't be approved until the numbers are filled GAZEBO Mr. Goodie stated that the Gazebo in Warder Park cannot be used until the ramp is made for Handicapped people. Mike Gillenwater said tha~ he should be put on the Parks Department agenda which is the second Monday to discuss it. AMBULANCE SERVICE Mr. Goodie wants to know why the Fire Department can't take over the Ambulance Service. Mayor Parker said that the Commissioners pay for the Service for the County we pay county taxes and can use the Ambulance Service. Through the Fire Department it would be very expensive to the tax payers. There being no further business to come before the Board Works, Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at seconded by Director Matra, and carried unanimously. MAYOR ATTEST: of Public 1045 A.M.~ c ONVILL THE E Steve Tolliver Utilities Director TO: FROM: DATE: RE: WATER POLLUTION CONTROL RAYMOND ~I. PARKER ~IR. "BUDDY" MAYOR R O. Box 1149 Jeffersonvi]]e, Indiana 47131 (812) 285-6451 FAX (812} 285-6468 JEFFERSONVILLE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS &~SAFETY R. TOLLIVER, SR., UTILITY DIRECTO~ STEPHEN OCTOBER 20, 1992 NEW TAP REQUEST (EDWARD KELLEMS) Mayor Parker & Board Men,hers: I am suggesting and requesting for Mr. Edward Kellems, we provide him with a new tap from the 8" sewer on Douglas Boulevard in Eastgate Subdivision. The reasoning is that his original tap was incorrectly placed causing his line to be ~illed with unusual amounts o~ solids therefore, resulting in backups very o~ten. The sewer maintenance crew cab provide the tap for a cost o~ $150.00 and Mr. Kellems has agreed to put a new house to connect to this new tap with a back lve~' Since he has already paid his original tap in fee, I feel it would be inappropriate to charge again. I see the City at fault forever allowing such a tap to begin with. Please advise me on this continuing problem.