HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-2003MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
OCTOBER 13, 2003
In Mayor Galligan's absence City Attorney Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:45 a.m. and on
call of the roll those members present were: Parks Director Elliott sitting in fqr Councilperson Frantz
and City Engineer Miller.
Also present were: Wastewater Treatment Director Crawford, Building Commissioner Gavin,
Vehicle Maintenance Director Drury, Street Commissioner Grant, Planning and Zoning Director
Padgett, Personnel Director Ellis, Police Chief Pavey, Parks Director Elliott, Redevelopment
Director Robinson, and Deputy Clerk Lyune Mayfield.
City Attorney Galligan asked if there was anyone on the payroll that Personnel Director
Ellis is not aware of. None being, Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll
as presented, seconded by Parks Director Elliott and carried unanimously.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the minutes of 9-29-03 and 10-6-03 as
presented, seconded by Parks Director Elliott and carried unanimously.
Engineer Miller made the motion to amend the minutes of 8-18-03, seconded by Parks
Director Elliott and carried unanimously.
HALLOWEEN DOWNTOWN
Parks Director Elliott told the Board that Halloween Downtown is scheduled for Monday, October
27, 2003 from 6-8 p.m. He asked that Spring Street be closed from Court Ave. to Market Street, the
East 100 and West 100 blocks of Maple Street and Chestnut Street, and the alley's from 5-9 pm.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the street closures, seconded by Parks Director Elliott
and carried unanimously.
~ROB'S TOUCH OF CLASS
Robert Rhodes of Rob's Touch of Class had previously inquired about advertising on
benches around the City. City Attorney Galligan said the City has a sign ordinance and
that the City discourages signage as much as possible. She said advertising o£this type
could only be done on private property with a sign permit. Planning and Zoning Director
Padgett said signage is permitted for each property owner according to lot size.
SOLICITOR'S PERMIT
Geraldo Rivera who is the President of the Tenants Union called City Attorney Galligan to
request renewal of a solicitor's permit. Parks Director Elliott made the motion to approve the
solicitor's permit, seconded by Engineer Miller and carded unanimously.
WOEHRLE ROAD
Benita Corm spoke to the Board about traffic concerns with Woehrle Road and Charlestown-New
Albany Pike being closed on the 20th of October 2003. She is especially concerned about the
picking up of school children. After some discussion, Engineer Miller made the motion to put up
3 way stop signs at the lntersect~on of Holman Lane and Jeff-Charlestown Pike with a police
officer present during school dismissal time, seconded by Parks Director Elliott and carried
unanimously.
TEMPORARY FOUR WAY STOP
Councilperson Ron Ellis requested a temporary 4-way stop at 12th Street and Wall Street due to extra
traffic cause by the Tenth Street construction. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the 4-
way stop, seconded by Parks Director Elliott and carried unanimously.
REQUEST BY ANIMAL PROTECTION
.' ttome Galligan said the Animal Protection Agency has requested to lease the vacant Central
Cfi? A, .,,.Y __ 7~t~ e,~, tween Dutch Lane and Mechanic Street to renovate and use as their
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headquarters. They would like to lease for ftve years for $1.00 per year. Parks Director Elliott made
the motion to approve the five-year lease at $1.00 per year to the Animal Protection Agency,
seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
FIREFIGHTER UNION
City Attorney Galligan said the Firefighter's Union has requested to lease the old firehouse
building at the comer of 11th and Mechanics Streets to use as their headquarters. Engineer
Miller made the motion to table for one week seconded by Parks Director Elliott and carried
unanimously.
OLD SEWER PLANT
Engineer Miller said there is some junk at the old Sewer Plant that someone bas offered
$5,000.00 for. City Attorney Galligan said notice of sale must be published before it can be sold.
TERRACE LAWN CONCERT
Personnel Director Ellis said a concert is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2003 from 12-6 p.m.
Engineer Miller made the motion to close Riverside Drive from Wall Street to Pearl Street and south of
the floodwall on Spring Street, seconded by Parks Director Elliott and carried unanimously.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board the motion was made by Engineer Miller to
r Parks Director Elliott and carded unanimously.
ATTEST:
C_LERK TREfi. SU~
PARKS AND RECREATION
Rick Elliott
Superintendent
812 - 285 - 6440 office
812- 285- 6481f~x
www. jeffparks.org
1406 Frederick Avenue
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
2005
Thomas R. Galligan
Mayor
An ' ~ employer.
When: Monday, October 27th
Wher Spring Street
(from Court Ave. to Market St.)
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Ttme. 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
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jeff parks Department