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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
March 14,2007
City Engineer Miller called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and on call of the roll those members
present were: Street Commissioner Ellis and Councilperson Perkins.
Also present were: Planning and Zoning Director Hicks, Building Commissioner Segraves, Personnel
Director Calabro, Assistant Police Chief Lovan, Parks Director Poff, Fire Chief Miles, Redevelopment
Director Cahill, Councilperson Wilson, Council person Sellers, Animal Shelter Director Wilder,
Vehicle Maintenance Director Drury, City Attorney Merkley and Administrative Assistant Timberlake.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve minutes of2-21-07, 2-28-07, and 3-7-07
as presented, seconded by Street Commissioner Ellis and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded by Street
Commissioner Ellis and carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Charlestown- N ew Albany Rd.
Planning and Zoning Director Hicks spoke to the board about clarifying the name of Chariest own-New
Albany Road. He presented a letter to the Board from Clark County 911 is requesting the change to
increase the response time in that area and to cut down on confusion since that road is commonly
referred to by four different name variations. Street Commissioner Ellis made the motion to
recommend the name be officially changed to Charlestown-New Albany Road, and submit
recommendation to the Mayor, seconded by Street Councilperson Perkins and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Ken Ellis Center
Heather Graninger with Kovert Hawkins Architects updated the Board on the progress
being made with the new fire station. She also spoke to the Board about Change Order # 3
for $26,444.47 which was deducted from the Contingency Allowance. These changes
include removing 6" of unsuitable soil at Renfroe Way and replacing it with 6" of stone,
removal of existing unknown septic tank and lines, and installing an additional turning lane
at Renfroe Way and 10th Street. Councilperson Perkins reluctantly made the motion to
approve the Change Order # 3, seconded by Street Commissioner Ellis and carried
unanimously.
Vender Permit
David Dietrich spoke to the Board about rene,-,:ing his vendor permit for his hot dog stand.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the permit renewal, seconded by Street
Commissioner Ellis and carried unanimously.
Handicap Sign
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve putting a handicap sign up for John
Bruner of 322 E. Market Street, seconded by Street Commissioner Ellis pending police
investigation and carried unanimously.
Unsafe Building
Building Commissioner Segraves told the Board that he sent an Unsafe Building Notice to
Carl Edwards, 214 West Maple Street. Jay Ellis asked the Board for a 2 week extension to explore
possible purchase. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to give a 2 week extension, seconded by
Street Commissioner Ellis and carried unanim<;msly.
Comments
Councilperson Perkins spoke to the Board about considering changing the name of John
Street to possibly Henry Mason Way to honor Mr. Mason who owns the oldest known
existing minority business in Jeffersonville.
Councilperson Wilson inquired as to the possibility of a stop sign at Perrin Lane and 8th
Street. City Engineer Miller said he would check into the possibility.
There bein discussion to come before the Board the motion was made by Councilperson
Perkin 0 adjourn at 2' a.m., seconded by Street Commissioner Ellis and carried unanimously.
CQST:
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CLERK TREASURER