HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-1992MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MONDAY NOVEMBER 83 1998
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: Building Commissioner Bill Gavin~ Supervisor of
Streets Ed Rose, ~Supervisor Bob Miller~ City Attorney Mike
Gillenwater, Utility Director Steve Tolliver~ Police Chief Rick
Elliott, Fire Chief Jerry Dooley, Assistant Fire Chief Clifton James
Jr., 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, and Clerk Alice Davis.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
of November 16, 199~ 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.
CHILDREN AT PLAY SIGNS
Police Chief Rick Elliott reported that Lt. Dave Schmidt called the
State Highway Department at Seymour about these signs, they do not
place these signs any more. I recommend at this time to refrain from
putting these signs up.
DUMPED TIRES
Supervisor Ed Rose reported t~at the City picked up 30 tires dumped
behind F & T Tire Company. Director Lakeman and Director Matra took a
look at this situation and reported that if a gate was put up it would
eliminate this. City Attorney Mike Gillenwater will call them and
suggest that they put a gate up.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING SIGN
Police Chief
Mike Kuprion
next week.
Rick Elliott said
of 622 E. Court
that he could not get in touch with Mr.
Avenue, he would like this tabled until
4-WAY STOP
Rev. David Williams, Pastor at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church requests a
4-way stop at the intersection of Franklin and Mary Streets. Police
Chief Rick Elliott will take care of this.
PERMITS FOR CAB DRIVERS
Michael Poore, Dennis K. Wheat, JoAnn Wheat requests cab driver
permits. Police Chief Rick Elliott said he reviewed one applicant and
will investigate them and wait for the Boards approval on the Cab Co.
and will give his recommendation for that.
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NOVEMBER 23, 199B
CITATION
Building Commissioner Bill Gavin cited Mr. Larry Hack to appear before
the Board to clean up his Father's property. Bill said that his
office sent out letters on August ?, and September 14, 1992 and that
nothing has been done. Mr. Hack asked to have 3 months to clean the
property up.
CITATION
Building Commissioner Bill Gavin cited Mr. Steve Simpson to appear
before the Board to clean up property at 1045 Rhonda Drive. Mr.
Gavin's office sent letters out in August, September~ and October.
Mr. Simpson said that he was there on Saturday November 217 1992 and
had been mowed. Mr. Gavin said that he would take a look at this and
if necessary he wilt get in touch with Mr. Simpson a 283-5336.
STOP SIGN AT CHAMPION STREET
Director Lakeman suggested that a stop sign needs to be put at the
entrance of the Wastewater Plant Mr. Gavin suggested putting a stop
sign and a hidden entrance sign there. Both will be installed.
POLICE PROMOTIONS
Police Chief Rick Eltiott would like to make the following promotions
Captain Maynard Marsh to Detective Major, Chief of Detectives, Lt.
Charles Thompson to Detective Major in charge of the newly formed
Crimes Against Children, Sgt. Jack Fleeman to Detective Lt. Corporal
Tom Gavin to Detective Sgt., promotions will take effect on December
1~ 1992. The money is already budgeted for these promotions.
Director Lakeman made the motion to accept these promotions, seconded
by Director Matra, and carried unanimously.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING ON MARKET STREET
Police Chief Rick Elliott talked to Mr. LaGrange from Jeff Boat. They
would like the opportunity to work with the Neighbors. Chief Elliott
wants to resind his request for a Residential Only Parking sign on E.
Market Street across from Jeff Boat.
GOLFVIEW EAST
City Attorney Mike Gillenwater wants to make notes for the minutes
about Golfview East Subdivision in regards to the pipe that caved in.
This was considered an emergency at last weeks meeting. Two Companies
submitted bids are Southern Indiana Excavating Corporation and Irish
Park.
LEAVES ON HOPKINS LANE
Director Lakeman said that Mr. Art Myers a resident on Hopkins Lane
was in his office this morning asking for Mike Gillenwater to give him
permission to go into the neighbors yard (Mrs, Bless). Mike can't
give the permission. Mr. Myers reported that he raked the leaves out
of the ditch in front of her house. He said that she went out and
raked them back into the ditch. Director Lakeman said that we won't
go in on her property.
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NOVEMBER B3, 1992
RESIDENTIAL PARKING SIGN
Building Commissioner Bill Gavin was asked by Steve Hardin to get his
$50.00 back from the Residential Only Parking Sign that he paid for
and had put up in front of his residence on E. Market Street across
from Jeff Boats Office. Mayor Parker said that the parking situatuion
is on hold right now.
FLOODING IN MEADOWS SUBDIVISION
Building Commissioner Bill Gavin said that he received a call from a
resident on Blueteal Drive in the Meadows Subdivision about his
basement being flooded for the 4th time this year. His Insurance Co.
said that it's the Cities fault. Mr. Gavin said that we have no money
to do the job right now.
BLACKTOP ON HAMBURG PIKE
Supervisor Bob Miller reported that K & I is going to blacktop Hamburg
Pike on Tuesday or Wednesday morning of this week, wants permission to
close Hamburg Pike from Eastern Blvd. to Dutch Lane for one day only.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve this request, seconded by
Director Matra, and carried unanimously.
DONATIONS
Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger wants to remind everyone that
the Fire Department has left a donation box in the City Clerk and
Treasurers Office for food donations for Christmas Baskets for the
poor. Also Councilperson Donna Frantz wants everyone to know that the
Council is accepting donations for the Toy Drive in the Recorder's
Office.
SHOP WITH A COP
Police Chief Rick Elliott wants to remind everyone that Shop With A
Cop is December 3, 1992.
FUNDRAISER
Mayor Parker wants everone to know that there is going to be a Benefit
Dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall with music by the Marlins on
Saturday November B8, 1992 for John Shelton son of County Police
Officer John Shelton, he had brain surger after a football accident.
ALGAE SWEEP
Director Matra reported that Ford W. Hall Co. has been paid the
$32~000.00 owed to them for the algae sweep.
There being no further business to come before the board of Public
Works and Safety, Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at 10:07
A.M., seconded by Director Marra~ and carried unanimously.
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