HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14-2003MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
APRIL 14, 2003
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:50 a.m. and on call of the roll those members
present were: Councilperson Frantz and City Engineer Miller.
Also present were: Redevelopment Director Robinson, Animal Shelter Director Wilder, Code
Enforcement Officer Decker, Safety Director Rodden, Wastewater Treatment Director Crawford,
Administrator Rich Davis, Fire Chief Smith, Building Commissioner Gavin, Vehicle
Maintenance Director Drury, Street Commissioner Grant, Planning and Zoning Director Padgett,
Police Chief Pavey, Parks Director Elliott, Engineering Coordinator Dixon, and Deputy Clerk
Lynne Mayfield.
Mayor Galligan asked if there was anyone on the payroll that he or Personnel Director
Ellis are not aware o£ None being, Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the
payroll as presented, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the minutes of 4-14-03, seconded by
Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
TREE TRIMMING
Engineer Miller said the trees need to be professionally trimmed at Broadway and Court Avenue.
He said an estimate will be gotten from Walnut Ridge.
STREET LOCATE
Mr. Osborne and Mr. Pearson appeared before the Board to get a street location on
Avondale Drive for a new auto parts store called O Reilly Auto Parts. Mayor
Galligan introduced them to Jorge Lanz so they can work together. The design will be
done by David Blankenbaker. Mr. Pearson asked about a tax abatement. The Mayor
said Redevelopment Director Robinson has the application for that. After the prints
are done and reviewed the Board will move to approve the street location.
215 W. MARKET STREET
Code Enforcement Officer Decker told the Board that the house at 215 W. Market Street
has had numerous violations since 1996. (copy attached) After discussion, Engineer
Miller made the motion to give ten days after receiving notice to seal the house or the
City will perform the required work and bill the owner for expenses plus a $2,500.00 fine,
and before any work can be done to the structure an architect's recommendation must be
presented to the Building Commissioner's office to meet current state occupancy use and
a Certificate of Occupancy must be issued before anyone can occupy the building after
recommended work is completed, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried
unanimously.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Safety Director Rodden said he received a request from First Presbyterian Church to hold
a Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003. Mayor Galligan said that would be
okay.
BOARDS DUMPED
Redevelopment Director Robinson said he had a complaint about a bunch of boards with
nails in them being dumped on a lot at 320 Pearl Street. Mayor Galtigan said he would
make sure they were picked up.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board the motion was made by Engineer Miller
to adjourn at 10:10 a.m., seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
CLERI~,EASURER
SUMMARY OF NOTICES & VIOLATIONS
215 WEST MARKET STREET
07/19/96 Open storage .
07/15/97
Notice of safety violations (none in compliance as of
this date).
07/07/00
List of safety violations (as this date none in
compliance).
03/21/01
Complaint - ceiling failing in, water and eleCtric cut
off.
04/02/01
Letter to correct violation 7/7/00 faxed t° 280-7911.
10/11/01
No gas and water
07/24/02
Zoning violation (parking)
03/13/03
No water and gas; violation 7/7/00 still not in
compliance.
4/14/03
Cite to the Board of Public Works and Safety
RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD
A certificate of occupancy must be issued before premises to be occupied
with ail safety violations to be in compliance with building code and city
ordinance or until repairs are started. Premises must be sealed
according to 150.017 with no trespassing signs.
Repairs must start or building must be sealed within 7 days of the above
directive or a fine of $100 per day will be levied and accumulated each
month to be paid within 30 days. Failure to pay will result in the City
to begin legal action. Total fine not to exceed the fair market
vaiue of property.
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