HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-2005MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE INDIANA
June 1, 2005
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 Building Commissioner Russ Seagraves, who was sworn in to take the place
of absent member Engineer Bob Miller.
Also present were' Fire Chief Miles, Police Chief Ashabranner, Parks Director Poff, Vehicle
Maintenance Director Dmry, Street Department Commissioner Ron Ellis, City Engineer Lanham,
Animal Shelter Director Wilder, Information Technician Davis, Plan Director Chester Hicks;, City
Attorney Merkley and Chief Deputy Clerk Bass.
Commissioner Seagraves made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded by
Councilperson Sellers and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by
Commissioner Seagraves and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the minutes as presented seconded by
Commissioner Seagraves and passed unanimously.
ROAD CLOSURE
Mike Cleary a~hd Jason Emily, with Koetter Construction, appeared before the Board
requesting closing 8th St between Wall St and Walnut St for three days for the week of June
13-17, 2005. They need to lay pipe in between the gas and water lines and the sewer lines.
Mayor Waiz asked if they could get it done in two days. They will take care of all detours
and detour signs. The motion was made by Commissioner Seagraves to approve the road
closure for 2 - 3 days seconded by Councilperson Sellers and passed unanimously.
RESIDENT PARKING ONLY SIGN
Robert Patterson, 645 Main St, appeared before the Board to request a Resident Only Parking
Sign for his mother at 645 Main St. Mayor Waiz will have the Police check out the parking
situation surrounding this address. The motion was made by Councilperson Sellers to
approve the sign, pending approval by the Police Department, seconded by Commissioner
Seagraves and carded unanimously.
CHURCH DIRECTIONAL SIGN
Virgil Hertling, 1 st Presbyterian Church appeared before the Board requesting a directional
sign at Walnut and Chestnut to his church. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to
approve the request seconded by Commissioner Seagraves and' carried unanimously.
Attorney Merkley stepped out of the meeting.
RESIDENT ONLY PARKING SIGN
Jeremy Andres and Ronita Pratt, 534 E Court Ave, appeared before the Board to request two resident
only signs in front of their resident. Mayor Waiz Said that he would look into an alternative place for
them to park. They would be willing to park in the back if this could be worked out.
PEDDLER'S PERMIT
James Daine, Southwestern Co., appeared before the Board to request a peddler's permit to sell books to
help kids with their schoolwork. The motion was made by Councilperson Sellers to approve the
permit, seconded by Commissioner Seagraves and carded unanimously.
HAMBURG PIKE PROJECT
Tom Schellenberg, Jacobi, Tombs, and Lanz, appeared before the Board with an update on
plans for the Hamburg Pike Reconstruction. They have met with the state concerning the
major changes to the plan and how it affects the design. He also met with Walnut Ridge
Cemetery to discuss the design along the cemetery property. He discussed the design of the
bridge.
Attorney Merkley returned to the meeting during Mr. Schellenberg's presentation.
Chief Miles reminded'everyone about the Crusade for Children this weekend. They are selling raffle
tickets and collecting money at roadblocks.
Director Drury informed the Board that one of his mechanics was in an accident this weekend and is in
the hospital. He apologized if they are a little behind on their workload.
Director Poff reminded everyone about the first outdoor movie of the summer this Friday and also of the
show at the Riverstage on Saturday evening.
Mayor Waiz informed those present that July 8 is employee appreciation at the Bat's baseball game.
Information will be put in the employee's checks soon.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board the motion was made by Commissioner
Seagraves~p/ad~ :10 a.m., seconded by Councilperson Sellers and carded unanimously.
ATTEST'
CLERK T~~URER