A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE CIVIL CITY OF NEW ALBANY, INDIANA, WAS HELD IN THE THIRD FLOOR ASSEMBLY ROOM AT THE CITY/COUNTY BUILDING ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2015 AT 10:00 A.M.
PRESENT: Warren v. Nash, president, Mickey Thompson, member and Cheryl Cotner-Bailey, member.
OTHERS PRESENT: Fire Marshal Koehler, Fire Chief Juliot, Firefighter Mayfield, Major Popp, Police Chief Bailey, Courtney Lewis, Jessica Campbell, Alicia Meredith, Joe Ham, Brandon Sailings, Chris Gardner, Brian Slade, Trent Baker, John Rosenbarger, David Hall, Larry Summers and Vicki Glotzbach
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Nash called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Vectren re: Cut permit for 401 E Spring St (13011848)-Street Permit
Mr. David Lush stated that they need to do a standard service retirement at this location.
Mr. Thompson stated that the cut is actually going to be on Fourth Street.
Mr. Thompson moved to approve, Mrs. Cotner-Bailey second, motion carries.
COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Driveway next to 718 W. Spring Street
Mr. Thompson stated that he spoke with the owner and told him that neither side of the property is a good idea for a driveway because there is not enough room.
2. Signage at Harvest parking lot
Mr. Thompson stated that the sign is on order that says the lot is public parking after 5:00 p.m. only.
TABLED ITEMS:
COMMUNICATIONS - CITY OFFICIALS:
1. Fire Chief Juliot re: Fire Department Employee Promotions
Chief Juliot presented the following promotions for the board’s approval:
Sergeant Ben Wright promoted to the rank of Captain
Firefighter Eric Mayfield promoted to the rank of Captain
Firefighter Dave Facer promoted to the rank of Captain
Firefighter William McBride promoted to the rank of Captain
Firefighter Lawrence Kochert promoted to the rank of Sergeant
Firefighter William Maier promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
He explained that these promotions will take effect on January 1, 2016 and if one year of probation is completed successfully he will submit a letter after January 1, 2017 asking for the rank to be made permanent.
Mr. Nash asked if these promotions are due to retirements.
Fire Chief Juliot replied yes and stated there were seven individuals that retired. He added that he still has one sergeant position that will be posted by contract for 10 days and filled within 30 days.
Mr. Nash asked if these are all in accordance with the contract of the firefighters union.
Fire Chief Juliot replied yes.
Mrs. Cotner-Bailey moved to approve, Mr. Thompson second, motion carries
2. Vicki Glotzbach for Indiana American Water re: Street cut permits
Mrs. Glotzbach requested approval of the following street cut permits:
· Griffin Street and Cherry Street (main break)
· Hausfeldt Lane and Progress Boulevard (replace 12” valve)
· Bono Road and Cottom Avenue (replace valve)
· 2414 Lyons Lane (main leak)
· 2212 Morton Avenue (replace service and set)
· Korb Avenue and Lyons Lane (replace hydrant)
· 1843 E. Oak Street (main break)
Mr. Thompson moved to approve the above cuts, Mrs. Cotner-Bailey second, motion carries.
Mr. Nash stated that there are fire hydrants that have been covered up at Elmwood and Grant Line, Silver and Oak and Country Club and Palmer and asked Fire Chief Juliot to check the status on them.
Mr. Thompson stated that there is also one missing at Scribner and Main.
Mr. Nash stated that it seems to him if they are necessary then they should be working.
Fire Chief Juliot stated that he would check on them and report back to the board at the next meeting.
Mr. Nash stated that Mr. Phipps called him regarding the lady with the parking problem on Oak Street in the alley.
Mr. Thompson stated that he has a paint crew out today so he can get that taken care of.
Mr. Nash asked if we have her contact information because he told her that he would get back with her.
Mrs. Glotzbach replied yes and stated that she would provide him with her information.
Mr. Nash said that she had to call the police department to get out of her garage again this past week.
Police Chief Bailey stated that hopefully the striping and the signage will resolve it and also help with enforcement.
Mr. Nash asked if all of the emergency repairs at Daisy Lane, Grant Line Road and Charlestown Road have been completed.
Mr. Thompson replied that they are still doing striping and reinstalling loops but the paving portion is done.
Mr. Nash asked if everything was open.
Mr. Thompson replied that they are doing lane shifts to do the striping and the loops but nothing is shut down. He then stated that the street light has been installed on Beechwood.
Mr. Nash asked if the water company is doing the work at Pearl and Union.
Mr. Thompson replied yes and stated that he called them and then talked to the contractor and the contractor said that the subcontractor was supposed to have already put it back so they will be there tomorrow to restore that pavement.
APPOINTMENTS:
BIDS:
CLAIMS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mrs. Cotner-Bailey moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for December 8, 2015, Mr. Thompson second, motion carries.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business before the board, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
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Warren Nash, President Vicki Glotzbach, City Clerk
2 Board of Works
December 15, 2015
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