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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-2003MINUTES OF THE BOARD oF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MAY 27, 2003 Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and on call of the roll those members presem Were: Parks Director Elliott sitting in for City Engineer Miller and Councilperson Frantz. Also present were: Building Commissioner Bill Gavin, Personnel Director Ellis, Police Chief Pavey, Animal Shelter Office Manager Gartelman, Vehicle Maintenance Director Dmry, Assistant Fire Chief Davis, Fire Chief Smith, Parks Director Elliott, and Clerk Lynne Mayfield. Councilperson Frantz made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Parks Director Elliott and carried unanimously. Mayor Galligan asked if anyone is on the payroll that he doesn't know about. Councilperson Frantz made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Parks Director Elliott and carded unanimously. HANDICAPPED SIGNS-Colonial Park Richard Carter representing the Haven House appeared before the Board to say that it was suggested by IHFA that handicapped parking signs be provided and designated in front of each of their five buildings. There are no handicapped people living in any of the buildings. Mayor Galligan suggested the handicapped parking be put in the parking lots of the five buildings. BASKETBALL GOALS James R. Smith appeared before the Board tO complain about teens playing basketball on the street at 203,219, and 108 Williams Street. He said the teens will not move when cars come down the street. He said this has been going on for three years. He said they use foul language and are disrespectful. Chief Pavey said officers have been sent out there several times and he is working with the City Attorney on this. Planning and Zoning Director Padgett said there is an ordinance that says the goals aren't to be in the public right of way. Mayor Galligan suggested removing the goals. Police Chief Pavey will go out today and tell them that the next time they're in the right of way the goals will be taken away. JEFF FEST 5K RUN Youth Coordinator Bev Knight gave the list 6f street closures (attached) for June 14, 2003. The mn starts at 9:00 a.m. Councilperson Frantz made the motion to approve the street closures from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. on June 14, 2003, seconded by Parks Director Elliott and carded unanimously. CITATION-3625 HAMBURG PIKE Building Commissioner Gavin cited Gary Mattingly for not cleaning up his property completely and repairing the fence as specified last year. Building Commissioner Gavin said Mr. Mattingly was provided with a dumpster and only got three loads out. Building Commissioner Gavin has gotten more complaints. Mr. Mattingly's wife Teri said that the fence can't be repaired because of water standing in the yard. The Mayor said the drainage problem had never been mentioned before. After much discussion, Building Commissioner Gavin said he would meet Mrs. Mattingly there and make clear what is expected and what is considered complete cleanup. Parks Director Elliott made the motion m give 30 days to clean up the property completely or the City will bill Mr. Mattingly for expenses plus a $1,000.00 fine, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. CITATION-1230 MOSSWOOD COURT Harrison Shope was cited by Building Commissioner Gavin for general maintenance violations, debris, and overgrowth. (attached) Parks Director Elliott made the motion to give 30 days to complete the necessary cleanup or be billed by the city for cleanup and subject to a lien on the property with a $1,000.00 fine, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carded .unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board the motion was made by Councilperson Frantz 0:20 a.m. seconded by Parks Director Elliott and carded unanimously. ATTEST: . CLERK-T URER 3625 Hamburg Pike Violation: 150.105 and 153.006 General Maintenance, Debris and Open Storage Mr. Mattingty has had many opportunities over the past four years to correct this, including help from the City. Notification: 1. Regular Mall 2. Certified Mail (received 4/2/03) Recommendation: Thirty days to complete all clean up work or City will perform necessary work with dumpster and bill Mr. Mattingly for expenses plus $1,000.00 fine. 1230 Mosswood Court Violation: 153.006 and 150.105 General Maintenance, Debris and Overgrown Notification: 1. Regular Mail 2. Registered Mail (Returned 5/9/03) 3. Posted Violation on Door 4. Evening News (5/17/03) Recommendation: All work to be completed in 30 days or City will perform necessary clean up with dumpster and bill the owner for expenses plus $1,000.00 ..... in fine subject to hen ~f not prod w~th 30 days.