HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-2004MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JULY 7, 2004
Mayor Waiz called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and on call of the roll those members present were:
Councilperson Sellers and City Engineer Miller.
Also present were: Wastewater Treatment Director Crawford, Building Commissioner Segraves, Police
Chief Ashabranner, Administrator Davis, Planning and Zoning Director Padgett, Redevelopment
Director Becker, Animal Shelter Director Wilder, Parks Director Poff, Personnel Director Calabro,
Vehicle Maintenance Director Drury, and Deputy Clerk Mayfield.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Sellers and carried unanimously.
233 WALL STREET
Rae M. Merk of 233 Wall Street asked the Board for access from the city parking lot to the
rear of her property. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve taking out one
parking space of the city parking lot to allow access to the rear of Ms. Merk's property at 233
Wall Street on a temporary basis, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
JIMMY'S ON THE RIVER
Joyce Byme requested street closure in front of and beside Jimmy's On The River on Saturday, July
10,2004 between 10 am and 3 pm for a Car Show. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve
the street closure, seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
INTERSECTION CONCERN
Pam Halter came before the Board with concerns about the intersection at the foot of the Second Street
Bridge. She thinks adjustments need to be made to help the flow of traffic. She asked that Missouri
Avenue be re-evaluated. Engineer Miller said INDOT funded 80% of the project and therefore was a
big part of the design.
ROAD CLOSURE
Bob Granham requested that Riverside Drive be closed on the north side and River Pointe on the west
side for tree trimming at the Harbours. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the street closure,
Seconded by Councilperson Sellers and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2004-R-2
City Attorney Merkley asked the Board to approve a Resolution for the Establishment of a Reverse
Auction effective July 1, 2004. Engineer Miller made the motion to approve Resolution 2004-R-2,
seconded by Councilperson Sellers and carried unanimously.
COMMENTS:
Planning and Zoning Director Padgett said CSX owns the property and INDOT has the right of way in
Industrial Park where Jerry Fain had requested to set up a stand and sell barbeque. He said Mr. Fain
would look to set up on private property.
Planning and Zoning Director Padgett said a plaque would be presented to Ed Voyles for his service on
all the Boards he has been on.
Building Commissioner Segraves said the News rack Ordinance is in effect.
Street Commissioner Ellis said he is preparing for the city auction.
Police Chief Ashabranner asked if the incident with the gun has been researched. Mayor Waiz said yes.
Mayor Waiz received a letter from VFW on a job well done.
Animal Shelter Director Wilder said there is a problem with dead deer. He said he has nowhere to
dispose of them.
Mayor Waiz welcomed Barry Cahill as the new Redevelopment Director and thanked Mr. Becker for his
services.
The Mayor's Night In is scheduled for July 17, 2004 at 2:00 pm at the Aquatic Center.
The Hearing on a Disciplinary matter is scheduled for Monday, July 26, 2004 at 9'30 am.
Mayor Waiz introduced Evening News reporter Larry Thomas.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board the motion was made by City
Miller to .m., seconded by Councilperson Sellers and carried unanimouSly.
MAYOR
Engineer
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