HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-14-1992MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA
MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 199B
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: Building Commissioner Bill Gavin, Street
Commissioner George Trembly, City Attorney Mike Gillenwater, Utility
Director Steve Tolliver, Police Chief Rick Elliott~ Fire Chief Jerry
Dooley, Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike Wathen, City Services
Coordinator Leslie Kavanaugh, Parks Director of Activities Chuch
Branham,, Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger, Councilperson Bill
Wolpert, Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr., and Clerk Alice
Davis.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve
of December 7, 1992, as presented, seconded
carried unanimously.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve
seconded
the minutes of the meeting
by Director Matra and
the payrolls as presented,
by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
Director Lakeman made the motion to approve 2 claims for the Sewage
Department, seconded by Director Matra and carried unanimously.
TAXI CAB SERVICE
Mr. David Cox was not at this meeting, this was tabled until he comes
to the Board meeting.
TAXI CAB DRIVER PERMIT
Police Chief Rick Elliott
approve the Taxi Cab Permit
the motion to approve the
carried unanimously.
made a recommendation to the Board to
for Rebecca Moore. Director Lakeman made
permit, seconded by Director Marra~ and
CITIZENS ACTION COALITION OF INDIANA
Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr. addressed a letter from
Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana to City Attorney Mike Gillenwater
and Police Chief Rick Elliott. They want to solicit door to door for
money. Mike Gillenwater will send them a letter telling them the
changes to be mbde. Director Lakeman made the motion to accept this
with the changes made~ seconded by Director Matra, and carried
unanimously.
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DECEMBER 14, 1992
STREET DEDICATION
Max Zimmerman is requesting redicating of the street leading to
LaFayette Square Apartments to Highway 62. Max Zimmerman and Chuck
Moore are building a motel behind Jerry's Restraurant. George Trembly
and Bob Miller will take a look at the street, Steve Tolliver wants to
review the plans to see if everything is in compliance. Bill Gavin
wants a description of the street. Jerry Dooley wants to check on the
Fire Hydrant checked to see what the distance is. Steve Tolliver will
do a complete study on this~ it could cost 75.00 an hour for private
line. Mayor Parker said that we have 3 issues to cover between now
and the next meeting to determine if everything will be alright.
LtTER~S QUARRY
Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger is representing Councilperson
Donna Frantz in reference to Liter's Quarry's blasting, she has had an
increase in calls on complaints. City Attorney Mike Gillenwater said
that we will have to take affirmative action on this matter. Cecil
Blau is their Attorney. Mike Gillenwater suggested doing a
seismograph study on this problem. Les Kavanaugh said that a
seismograph was done back at the first of the year at Thomas Jefferson
School by Bob Eessinger~ it was pulled in July of 1993. It is up to
date. Les Kavanaugh said that the State has mineral rights. Steve
Tolliver reported that there is cracks in the sewer pipe at Gall and
Ridgeway Drive. Les Kavanaugh will have Bob Kessinger get in touch
with Mike Gillenwater.
VACATE STREET
Building Commissioner Bill Gavin reported that Clark County Hospital
is requesting the vacating of the North half of llth Street. City
Attorney Mike Gillenwater suggested that we keep a 30' right of way
for an access road. Director Lakeman made the motion to approve this,
seconded by Director Marra~ and carried unanimously.
DUMPSTER SERVICE DISCONTINUED
Street Commissioner George Trembly wants approval from the Board to
discontinue service at various locations, they are St. Paul's Church,
Sacred Heart Church, Optimist Club, and a Restaurant. Mike
Gillenwater will send out a letter giving a BO day notice. We will
keep picking up the Jaycee Building and Clark Arms. Director Lakeman
made the motion to accept this, seconded by Director Matra, and
carried unanimouly.
DRAINAGE AT CLAYSBURG TOWERS
Les Kavanaugh talked with Director Lakeman in regards to Claysburg
Towers management about the drainage behind the apartments and the
Indiana Baptist Church and wants to know if we could help with the
problem and they would pay the costs pending a letter from them. Bob ~
Miller assured us he can do the work. The Management will put in ~
writing that they will pay the costs. We will be waiting for the ~
letter before we can bring it in front of the Board the letter will be
coming from Jasper.
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DECEMBER 147 1992
EMPTY STOCKING FUND
Fire Chief Jerry Dooley reported that Lt. Tim Conlen from the Fire
Departmen~ wants to undertake the Empty Stocking Fund for next year.
We will need a room or building to drop off items. Director Lakeman
said that he has talked to several people and there will be places to
drop off and store the Christmas Items.
GOLFVIEW EAST PROJECT-CALLAWAY DRIVE
Street Commissioner George Trembly reported that this projects last
section of pipe will be laid today and we hope the area will be
cleaned up before Christmas.
BANNERS
Street Commissioner George Trembly would like to stop hanging banners
because it's to dangerous for his people. Clerk and Treasurer C.
Richard Spencer Jr. suggested that they contact Metzger Electric to
see if they would hang the banners~ and it would be a cost to the
organization. Donna Metzger wants George Trembly to work with her on
guide lines on a banner policy.
ENVIROLMENTAL ASSESSMENT
City Attorney Mike Gillenwater said that we received from EPA the
Envirolmental Assessment on the Old Sewer Plant. There is asbestos,
but there ie nothing in the dirt. I suggest to get rid of all the
asbestos. We have 3 quotes for removal. The bids are on file in the
City Clerk Treasurers Office. Director Lakeman made the motion to
accept the PDR bid for 8150.00, seconded by Director Marra~ and
carried unanimously.
MRS. GOODI~
Mrs. Goodie wants to say that she is proud
taking on the Empty Stocking Fund for next
of the Fire Department for
year.
PARKING LOT LIGHTS
Director Lakeman said that he had a complaint from Steve Kempf on
Market Street about the lights in the parking lot across the street
from his home, they are too bright. Building Commissioner Bill Gavin
will take a look at them and contact PSI.
PRETREATMENT AUDIT
Mayor Parker received a follow up letter to the audit that was
conducted on our pretreatment program. It was a great improvement
from last year.
CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL
Les Kavanaugh and George Trembly and the County Disposal
working on 5 different Christmas Tree disposal locations at
the City.
people are
no cost to
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ALARM SYSTEM Ji
Les Kavanaugh representing Animal Shelter Director Jan Wheatley
requesting a alarm system for the Shelter, being that they have had
several break-ins. Mayor Parker sa~d that she needs to go in front of
the Council in early 1993.
BIDS
Utilities Director Steve Tolliver gave his bid specifications to the
Clerk and Treasurers Office, if we need more information he will
provide it. Also we have a lease agreement for 36 month term from
Rumpke to empty the screens at the lOth Street pump station. The
charge will be $15.00 a month for each recepticle, Rumpke will pick up
at no charge to dump. Director Matra made the motion to approve the
Rumpke lease, seconded by Director Lakeman, and carried unanimously.
THANK YOU
Chuck Branham representing the Parks Department wants to thank
everyone who attended the Christmas in the Park program. Also the
Senior Christmas Dinner will be at the Ken Ellis Building tonight at
5:30 PM if anyone would like to attend.
HOPKINS LANE COMPLAINT
Councilperson Steve Stemler wants Donna Metzger to bring to the Board
meeting about a complaint he received from Tim Smith at 233 Hopkins
Lane in regards to 1/4 of the street being washed out, the culvert has
collasped. Steve Tolliver will take a look at this problem.
PARKING LOT PAVED
Barbara Anderson a representative from
requests to have the City pave the
refusing to deliver food because of
George Trembly will take a look at it.
Hoosier Valley and Haven House
back parking lot. People are
the danger to their vehicles.
HEPATITIS VACCINE
All the Departments need to have a training session which is mandatory
and Hepatitis shot which is optional. Police Chief Elliott said that
they had personnel who could do the training. Donna Metzger will help
coordinate this with the Health Department and the other Departments.
We need to keep these records on file 30 years after retirement.
REMINDER
Administrative Assistant Donna Metzger wants
the Donorama is today at the Ramada Inn from
BIDS
to remind everyone that
10:00 am to 8:00 PM.
Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr. reminded everyone that
advertising for bids will be soon. George Trembly and Steve Tolliver
have turned in their bids.
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DECEMBER 14, 1992
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works
and Safety, Director Lakeman made the motion to adjourn at 10:48 AM,
seconded by Director Matra, and carried unanimously.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CLERK AND TREASUR~