HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-23-2004MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JUNE 23, 2004
Mayor Rob Waiz called the meeting to order at 9:40 A.M., and on call of the
roll, those present were City Engineer Bob Miller and Councilperson Connie
Sellers.
Present were' Planning and Zoning Director Chris Padgett, Wastewater
Treatment Representative Mike Meyer, Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike
Drury, Police Chief Rick Ashabranner, Personnel Director Kim Calabro,
Building Commissioner Russ Seagraves, Fire Chief Clark Miles, Park
Superintendent Rob Poff, Redevelopment Director Jim Becker, Youth
Commission Director Bev Knight, Information Technology Director Rich
Davis, Animal Shelter Director Harry Wilder, Street Department
Representative John LewiS, City Attorney Les' Merkley, and Deputy Clerk
Barbara Hollis.
City Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented,
seconded by Councilperson Sellers, passing unanimouSly.
REQUEST FOR ICE CREAM VENDOR PERMIT
Mr. John Jackson, 511 East Maple Street, appeared before the Board to
request approval of an ice cream vendor permit. Engineer Miller expressed
concern for safety and would like the police to 'check the truck. Following
all discussion, Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the permit
pending approval of truck by police for safety and compliance with the
Ordinance, seCond by Councilperson Sellers, passing unanimously.
REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN STREET NAME
Mr. Bill Scott, owner of Scott Funeral Home, appeared before,the Board to
request part of New Albany-Charlestown Pike be changed to Veterans
Parkway as the address is difficult to receive packages and give directions:
He has talked t° most of the businesses in the area and some of the residents
and found no objections. He has not talked to anyone at River Valley
School. Director Padgett said it has been the plan to make the change and it
will happen. There is no timetable but they will start working on it.
FREE LUNCH
Director Knight reminded all of the "free lunch" being held today in Warder
Park. Mayor Waiz and Director Poff have offered to be in a drawing for a
lunch. Mayor Waiz said all department heads would participate.
REQUEST FOR HANDICAP pARKING
Mr. Haywood Glenn, representing Meigs Avenue Church of Christ,
appeared before the Board to request four additional handicap parking
spaces on Meigs Avenue. He thanked the Street Department for his previous
request. Mr. Glenn has the names and addresses of. the four members.
Mayor Waiz said he would like the police to look at the area.
COMMENTS
Director Davis announced the external intemet is down and may need a
$6,000 piece of equipment. He feels the City should buy a service
agreement. Mayor Waiz authorized Director Davis to order the equipment if
it is found to be needed.
Street Department Representative Lewis asked if there was any news on new
garbage trucks. He was told the bids are ready.
Director Calabro announced the current job openings. She asked the
department heads to pass on to the employees"~hat changes cannot be made
in their health insurance coverage except under certain circumstances.
Director Calabro asked that each department consider OSHA training
requirements when they are completing their budgets. She is working with
Employ Care on Hep B, TB testing and others.
Chief Ashabranner thanked all the department heads for their help during the
K-9 workshop. Yellow Ambulance is donating a vehicle the department will
use as a SWAT vehicle. There will be a presentation Monday. Chief
Ashabranner has a bill for computer repair. Mayor Waiz said he should give
it to Director Davis.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works
and Safety, the meeting was adjourned at 1
MAYOR
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