HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-2005MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MARCH 23, 2005
Mayor Waiz's called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and on call of the roll those members present
were' Councilperson Sellers and Building Commissioner Segraves sitting in for City Engineer Miller.
Also present were: Building Commissioner Segraves, Fire Chief Miles, Police Chief Ashabranner,
Animal Shelter Director Wilder, Parks Director Poff, Vehicle Maintenance Director Dmry, Planning and
Zoning Director Hicks, Computer Technician Davis, Wastewater Treatment Director Crawford,
Personnel Director Calabro, Redevelopment Director Cahill, City Attorney Merkley and Deputy Clerk
Mayfield.
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded by Building
Commissioner Segraves and carded unanimously.
Building Commissioner Segraves made the motion to approve the minutes of 3-16-05,
seconded by Councilperson Sellers and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
REQUEST TO RENAME SHORT JACKSON STREET
Margaret Porter Wright came before the Board to propose the renaming of Short Jackson to
Short Jackson Ethel Porter Way in honor of her mother. She said her mother has served
Clark County for many years in many ways and feels she is truly worthy of this honor.
Mayor Waiz thanked her for coming and will take the request under advisement.
HAMBURG PIKE
Tom Schnellenberg with Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz appeared before the Board to pre.sent
information on the Hamburg Pike improvements. He said the plans would be submitted to
the State the first part of April for approval. He said Hamburg Pike would need to be closed
for about two weeks to widen the road. Detour signs will be in place and a temporary traffic
will be used. He said that Charlestown Pike will be re-aligned but won't need a traffic signal.
He said the ground around the hill at Thomas Jefferson School would be raised for better
visibility. Mayor Waiz said he would be out to look at the area.
CLARK HOSPITAL
Vanessa Smith spoke to the Board in regard 'to the Clark Hospital Tobacco Cessation program
called "Kick Butts Day" and requested a parade permit for April 13, 2005. A rally will be
held also and pamphlets will be handed out. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to
approve the parade and rally, seconded by BUilding Commissioner Segraves and carded
unanimously.
CUSTOM INTERNET SOLUTIONS CONTRACT
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the contract with Custom Intemet
Solutions to update the website and keep it updated, seconded by Building Commissioner
Segraves and carded unanimously.
GREENWAY APPRAISAL
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the Greenway appraisal being done by Ed.
Haire for the Riverfront project in the amount of $2,500.00, seconded by Building
Commissioner Segraves and carded unanimously. The money to pay for this will come from
the Dock fund.
CONTRACT WITH SBC GLOBAL SERVICE
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the three-year contract with SBC for the
T-1 lines at $160.00 per month, seconded bY Building Commissioner Segraves and carded
unanimously.
COMMENTS'
Mayor Waiz said the litter is a problem in Jeffersonville. He would like Street Commissioner
Ellis to put some extra guys out picking up trash.
Computer Technician Davis said he has gotten complaints about computer junk mail. He said
the software to eliminate this is between $15.00 and $18.00 per license. Mayor Waiz gave
him the go ahead to purchase the software.
Personnel Director Calabro said the insurance registration went well and she has given all
changes to Suzy Bass.
Mayor Waiz reminded the Police and Fire Chief to insure the boats before they are taken out.
Police Chief Ashabranner announced that a LouisVille police officer was shot this morning
and asked for everyone's prayers.
Planning and Zoning Director Hicks said he attended a meeting with the Chamber of
Commerce on networking and broadband capabilities. The next meeting is April 27, 2005 at
the Chamber of Commerce to discuss connecting to Y5.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board the motion was made by Mayor 'Waiz to
adjourn at 1 · seconded by Councilperson Sellers and carded unanimously.
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