A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE CIVIL CITY OF NEW ALBANY, INDIANA, WILL BE HELD IN THE THIRD FLOOR ASSEMBLY ROOM AT THE CITY/COUNTY BUILDING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010 AT 10:00 A.M.

PRESENT: Matt Denison, Suellen Wilkinson, Fire Chief Matt Juliot, David Hall, Animal Control Director, Tim Marinara, City Engineer, Mickey Thompson, Bran Kessans, and Marcey Wisman, City Clerk.

CALL TO ORDER:

Mr. Denison called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

NEW BUSINESS:

Item #1 - Jason Copperwaite re: Chester Cove Subdivision final plat

Mr. Copperwaite was no present

Item #2 - Joanna Jarboe re: IUS Banner on Spring February 26- March 15

Mrs. Jarboe stated that this is for the Open House that they have every semester and they typically like to hang the banner over Vincennes but they know that sometimes they put it in another location. She stated that they would like for it to be hung from February 26- March 15.

Ms. Wisman stated that the Spring location is booked to the end of February but the Spring and 8th Street location is available.

Mrs. Wilkinson moved to approve, Mr. Denison second, all voted in favor

OLD BUSINESS:

Item #1 - Curb cut request at 1209 Culbertson Avenue

Mr. Denison stated that they had a request for a curb cut last week that didn’t receive favorable views from some of the city staff. He stated that he called Bill Wiseheart with the schools after the meeting and he was gone but he will be meeting with him this Friday at 9:30 a.m. and then they will make a final decision.

Item #2 - Matt Denison re: Cincinnati Billboard Bench Co.

Mr. Denison stated that Mr. Gibson did send him an email this morning that the 30 day notice that was prepared will be going out by the end of this week.

Item #3 - Tom Becht re: vendor’s license

Mr. Denison stated that he called Mr. Becht and never got a call back.

Mr. Denison stated that there was one more piece of old business that they had to deal with regarding Church Parking at 602 W. Market. He explained that their initial request was for church parking only but the board decided not to go with that request and opted for handicap parking instead. He stated that he went out and met with individuals from the church and they believe three spots will fit right out in front and they need to get approval from the board.

Mrs. Wilkinson moved to approve, Mr. Denison second, all voted in favor.

COMMUNICATIONS - CITY OFFICIALS:

Ms. Wisman asked about the other signs for the parking lot.

Mr. Thompson stated that they are waiting to get some more anchors and then they will put them up. He stated that ____ called and canceled work this week on the Church tower because of some problems they ran into. He explained that he spoke with Dennis Smith and he suggested that they close Spring rather than trying to cut the lanes down for that block and run them around on one of the intersecting streets.

Mr. Denison explained the situation to the board and stated that the main issue would be the need for extra officers at the location if they close the street. He stated that he would rather not close the street completely.

Mr. Brewer asked how he should handle individuals that drop dumpsters that he doesn’t believe have been approved.

Mr. Denison stated that he keeps a list of active permits and he can call either himself or Ms. Wisman and if they do not have a permit give them notification to remove the dumpster immediately.

Mr. Brewer stated that he wanted to get approval for some back-up inspectors and he wants to make sure he is going through the proper channels to do this.

Mr. Denison explained that Mr. Gibson or Mrs. Garry should have a template for this and he just fills in the blanks and bring it to the board for approval.

Mr. Hall stated that they have 23 up for adoption and 9 have already found homes and they did a push on WLKY last night.

Mr. Denison stated that the Street Department did a great job with the bad weather that they had recently and thanked Mr. Thompson.

Mr. Granger asked if at all possible for them to have a police presence at the flood wall when they have snow because they are driving trucks up the flood wall and tearing it up.

Mrs. Wisman stated that at the last Council meeting they finally got an ordinance passes so that their police officers can write City Ordinance Speeding Tickets and this is something that she has been working to bring to the City for 6 years and will be additional revenue for the City.

COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC:

BIDS:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Mrs. Wilkinson moved to approve the January 26th regular meeting minutes, Mr. Denison second, all voted in favor

ADJOURN:

There being no further business before the board, the meeting adjourned at 10:21 a.m.

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Matt Denison, President Marcey J. Wisman, City Clerk

2 Board of Works

February 2, 2010

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