Board of Public Safety Minutes

MINUTES

OCTOBER 24TH, 2018

Building Commission – Ron Beane Police Department – Chief Billy Bolin Transportation & Services – Todd Robertson Fire Department – Chief Mike Connelly

~ Pledge of Allegiance ~ President Michael Retter absent.

Business with Representatives:Departmental Reports:

A. Police Department – Assistant Chief Pugh

Motion by Richard Hubbard, 2nd by Kayce Zeller and so ordered to approve the following:

1. Evansville Police Department requests approval to accept transfer of Extech Instruments & Sound Level Meter (Model SL510 – Serial Number Q642501) from the Evansville Police Department Foundation. Purchased by EPDF from grant received.

Motion by Richard Hubbard, 2nd by Kayce Zeller and so ordered to approve the following:

2. Evansville Police Department requests approval to accept transfer of used 2008 Chevy (VIN# IGCHK29K38E163169) 2KH from the Evansville Police Department Foundation. This truck was originally donated to EPDF from Vectren Corporation. Used by Mounted Patrol in Evansville Police Department.

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Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Mike Luttrull, Counsel Attorney

B. Fire Department – Battalion Chief Charles Hertzberger

Motion by Richard Hubbard, 2nd by Kayce Zeller and so ordered to approve the following:

1. Request approval to accept a $650 donation from Brinker’s Jewelers for the purchase of SafetyEducation Materials.

Motion by Richard Hubbard, 2nd by Kayce Zeller and so ordered to approve the following:

2. Request approval to accept donation from Archer Insurance/Erie Insurance of educational materials instead of a cash donation.

C. BuildingCommission–JuneMaples

Motion by Richard Hubbard, 2nd by Kayce Zeller and so ordered to approve the opening of the bids to the following:

Motion by Richard Hubbard, 2nd by Kayce Zeller and so ordered to approve the awarding of the bids to the following:

1. Request approval to open and award demolition bids of the following:

1. 662 EAST FRANKLIN STREET – (DEMOLISH) HOUSE AND THREE (3) WALLED STRUCTURE AND REMOVE SOUTH GATE AND FENCE, CLEAR AND LEVEL THE LOT ACCORDING TO CITY SPECIFICATIONS.
2. 1518 WEST MISSOURI STREET – RAZE (DEMOLISH) HOUSE, CLEAR AND LEVEL THE LOT ACCORDING TO CITY SPECIFICATIONS.

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Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Mike Luttrull, Counsel Attorney

LEVEL THE LOT ACCORDING TO CITY SPECIFICATIONS.

d. 7 WEST OREGON STREET – RAZE (DEMOLISH) HOUSE AND SHED, REMOVE ALL FENCING AS NOTED IN THE BID SPECIFICATIONS, CLEAR AND LEVEL THE LOT ACCORDING TO CITY SPECIFICATIONS.

D. Transportation & Services

1. Request approval of the following:

Motion by Richard Hubbard, 2nd by Kayce Zeller and so ordered to approve the following:

a. Install a “Not A Through Street” sign on Lodge Avenue at Walnut Street.

TABLED UNTIL NOVEMBER 7TH, 2018.

b. Install “20 MPH” signs to reduce the speed limit in residential areas during riverfront events, which close Riverside Drive for extended periods in the Riverside Histroic Area. (Events such as ShrinersFest & HydroFest are extended closing events) City Attorney asked if this was temporary or permanent change to the miles per hour.

Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Mike Luttrull, Counsel Attorney

Informed the board that we would confer with Jim Cruse considering no one attended the meeting from Transportation & Services for further input.

E. Special Event Permit

Motion by Richard Hubbard, 2nd by Kayce Zeller and so ordered to approve the following:

1. University of Evansville Athletics requests approval for the “UE FanFest” on November 3rd, 2018 beginning at 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closing Main Street between SE 6th Street & Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. ***BARRICADES REQUESTED***

Motion by Richard Hubbard, 2nd by Kayce Zeller and so ordered to approve the following:

2. First Presbyterian Church requests approval for the “Pumpkin Festival” on October 28th, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closing Mulberry Street between 1st and 2nd Street.***BARRICADES REQUESTED***

Motion by Richard Hubbard, 2nd by Kayce Zeller and so ordered to approve the event listed below originally stated for closure on November 18th, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. – 5 p.m. After a short discussion regarding the period to close the streets listed, Motion to Amend by Richard Hubbard, 2nd by Kayce Zeller and so ordered to approve the event listed below for closure on November 18th, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.:

3. Jacobsville Area Community Corporation requests approval for the “Evansville’s Christmas on North Main Parade” beginning November 18th, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closing North Main Street from SE 9th Street to Maxwell Ave; Maxwell Ave between Don Mattingly and N Heidelbach Ave; SE 9th Street between S. Main Street and Civic Center ‘Back 40’ Parking Lot.***BARRICADES REQUESTED***

Consent Section:

A. Road Closure & Lane Restriction

TABELED UNTIL NOVEMBER 7TH, 2018.

1. New Path Construction requests approval for the restriction of one (1) northbound lane of SE 2ndStreet between Walnut Street & Chestnut Street for new construction of the Hyatt Place Hotel. The closure is anticipated to be closed until August 2019. (Chris Weil, Assistant City Engineer)Asst. City Engineer Chris Weil stated the City Engineer does not have a problem with this

closure, but the Evansville Water Sewer Utility Department may be closing Riverside Drive to

Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Mike Luttrull, Counsel Attorney

complete a project. Board decided it would be best for New Path Construction to attend the next meeting to help agree on a plan for this closure.

B. ParkingPermit

Motion by Richard Hubbard, 2nd by Kayce Zeller and so ordered to approve the following:

1. CRG Residential requests approval for a parking permit at Post House (123 NW 2nd Street) beginning October 24th, 2018 and continuing through December 31st, 2018 for the following:

Joseph A Langebartels
CRG Residential
Vehicle will vary between a car and a pick-up truck depending on work being done that day.

C. Container in the Street

Motion by Richard Hubbard, 2nd by Kayce Zeller and so ordered to approve the following:

1. Request approval for a container in the street permit for the following:

a. 301 Chestnut Street – Scott Qualls November 2nd, 2018 to November 5th, 2018 Clean-Up of Residence

OTHER BUSINESS:

1. City Attorney, Mike Luttrull, informed the board that he attended a Riverside Neighborhood Association meeting last week to address many complaints about Riverside Drive being closed for events. Attorney stated he invited all members of the NA to our next meeting to voice their concerns on this matter. Attorney stated many suggestions were voiced at the NA meeting, including a sub-committee, more speed limit signage or no truck traffic signage. Member Hubbard requested a map of the downtown area to possibly come up with different routes to use instead of Riverside.

Motion by Richard Hubbard, 2nd by Kayce Zeller and so ordered to approve the following:

2. Approve claims.

Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Mike Luttrull, Counsel Attorney

Motion by Richard Hubbard, 2nd by Kayce Zeller and so ordered to approve the following:

3. Approve the minutes from Wednesday, October 10th, 2018.

Announcements:

Next Meeting,Wednesday, November 7th, 2018. Reminder: The Board of Public Safety will meet in November and December on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday’s of every month.

Adjourned: 1:29 RH/KZ__________________________________

President, Michael Retter

__________________________________ Vice President, Kayce Zeller

__________________________________ Member, Richard Hubbard

Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Mike Luttrull, Counsel Attorney