HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-2003MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
APRIL 7, 2003
In Mayor Galligan's absence, City Engineer Miller called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
and on call of the roll those members present were: Councilperson Frantz and Parks Director
Elliott sitting in for City Engineer Miller.
Also present were: Planning and Zoning Director Padgett, Personnel Director Ellis,
Wastewater Treatment Director Crawford, Redevelopment Director Robinson,
Administrator Rich Davis, Asst. Fire Chief Davis, Police Chief Pavey, Building
Commissioner Gavin, City Attorney Gailigan, Animal Shelter Director Wilder, Vehicle
Maintenance Director Drury, Youth Coordinator Knight, Street Commissioner Grant,
Engineer Dixon and Deputy Clerk Lynne Mayfield.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Frantz and carried Unanimously.
Councilperson Frantz made the motion to approve the minutes of 3-31-03 as
presented, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
PET THERAPY
Laura Sellers of the Center for the Lay Ministries asked approval to hold a walk on May 31,
2003 for the pet therapy program. It will start at 9:00 a.m. Parks Director Elliott made the
motion to approve the walk on May 31, 2003, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried
unanimously.
HANDICAPPED PARKING
James Coalter requested a handicapped parking permit at 935 E. Maple Street.
Councilperson Frantz made the motion to approve the handicapped parking permit
pending Police Chief Pavey's approval, seconded by Parks Director Elliott and
carried unanimously.
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Youth Coordinator Bev Knight reminded everyone of the Basketball Tournament
on Saturday, May 31, 2003 with a rain date of Sunday, June 1, 2003. The
tournament is from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A list is attached of street closures.
Councilperson Frantz made the motion to approve the street closings for the
basketball tournament, seconded by Parks Director Elliott and carried
unanimously.
2003 CITY AUCTION
City Attorney Galligan asked the Board to declare any excess computer equipment as scrap
so that it can be gotten rid of. The value of each piece is less than $50.00 and the aggregate
total is less than $5,000.00. Councilperson Frantz made the motion to approve declaring the
excess computer equipment as scrap, seconded by Councilperson Elliott and carried
unanimously.
CAGE STORAGE
City Attorney Galligan said there are a lot of old documents in the cage in the basement that
need to be destroyed because they are taking up too much room. She told the Board she will
do the necessary paperwork to take care of this.
CONTRACT-GUY TEDESCO
City Attorney Galligan asked the Board to approve the contract between the City and Guy
Tedesco who is working on the Thomas Jefferson statue to be displayed in Warder Park. Mr.
Tedesco has been paid $57,000.00 to date. The total amount to be paid for the statue is
$150,000.00. City Attorney Galligan said $90,000.00 has been raised through donations and
the City has applied to the Ogle Foundation for a matching grant. Councilperson Frantz made
the motion to approve the contract between the City and Guy Tedesco, seconded by Parks
Director Elliott and carried unanimously.
NELLIE KNOWLAND
Nellie Knowland asked that a manhole be checked on Fairview Avenue. Engineer Miller
said it would be checked.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board the motion was made by
Councilperson Frantz to adjourn at 10:00 a.m., seconded by Parks Director Elliott and
carried unanimously.
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