Board of Public Safety Minutes

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MINUTES

Wednesday, October 12th, 2016

Building Commission – Ron Beane Police Department – Chief Billy Bolin

Transportation & Services – Todd Robertson Fire Department – Chief Mike Connelly

~ Pledge of Allegiance ~

Business with Representatives:

Departmental Reports:

  1. Police Department
  1. Fire Department  -  Chief Grimm

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

1.  The Evansville Fire Department requests approval of the September 2016 monthly report.

  1. Building Commission – Crystal Harper

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

1.   Requests approval to award Action Pest Control bid.

D.  Transportation and Services – Todd Robertson

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

1.  3808 Claremont Ave. – Request approval to install 2 “No Parking” signs.

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

2.  Cass Ave. between McConnell Ave. and Boeke Rd. – Request approval to install “30 MPH Speed Limit” signs due to a speeding problem on this road.

Consent Section:

A.  Special Event Request

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

1.   Central High School requests approval of ‘C.H.S. Marching Band Regionals Competition’ on 15 October 2016 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.  Closing Old Post Road from Berry Lane to First Avenue. *** BARRICADES REQUESTED.  INSURANCE APPROVED. ***

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

2.  EPD Foundation requests approval to amend the dates on the previously approved “SWAT Challenge” due to a date conflict with Jim Bush, organizer of The River Run.  Original approved dates were 5 May 2017 at 12:00 p.m. through 6 May 2017 at 4:00 p.m.  Request dates be changed to 19 May 2017 at 12:00 p.m. through 20 May 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

3.  First Presbyterian Church requests approval of “Pumpkin Festival” on 30 October 2016 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Closing Mulberry Street between 1st and 2nd Streets.

*** BARRICADES REQUESTED.  PENDING INSURANCE APPROVAL. ***

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

4.  Sycamore Foundation requests approval of “Walking for Dreams” on 21 May 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  No street closures as the event will take place on the Greenway.

*** PENDING INSURANCE APPROVAL. ***

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

5.   Rise Up and Run Events requests approval of “River Run Weekend” from 5 May 2017 at 10:00 a.m. through 7 May 2017 at 6:00 p.m.  *** BARRICADES REQUESTED.  PENDING INSURANCE APPROVAL and RECEIPT OF DETAILED MAP LISTING STREET CLOSINGS FOR EACH DAY OF THE EVENT. ***

B.  Parking Permit

Discussion regarding the number of construction projects and parking permits requested for Main Street.  Motion by Michael Retter, 2nd by Mike Lauderdale to approve a single permit per job site for parking on Main Street.  Additional permits will be granted for parking on secondary streets.

Motion by Michael Retter, 2nd by Mike Lauderdale to deny request for multiple parking permits.  One permit approved for main and the additional two are permitted for secondary streets.

1.   (This matter was tabled on 28 Sep. 2016.)  Gerald Tutt – All trades, requests an amendment to his previously approved parking permits.  He would like permission to park two of the vehicles in front of the business at the same time as it is necessary to access tools/equipment throughout the day.  Additionally he requests permission to park the remaining vehicle on Main Street, between 1st and 2nd Streets, to allow access to tools/equipment when needed.  Mr. Tutt advised that there is no parking on 2nd Street that is near their worksite.

Note: He was previously granted a dumpster permit for two spaces.  The dumpster only takes up one space and he has been parking a vehicle in the second space.

 Previously approved by BPW with the exception of parking on Main Street:  

“All Trades requests parking permits for downtown Evansville (specifically Main, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Streets).  They are working at 205 Main St. (Strouse Building).  Suggest permit through October 15, 2016 with option of requesting an extension.

Vehicles: 1997 White Ford E-250 Van, Plate TK632MTB, No logo

2002 White Ford E-350 Van, Plate # TK915MND, No logo

1994 White Chevrolet Pick-up, Plate # TK670MKB, No logo

Drivers:  Gerald Tutt & David Tutt”

Matter tabled for Mr. Robertson to evaluate.  Motion to allow Mr. Retter to execute a resolution based on Mr. Robertson’s review.  Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve execution of the resolution.

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

2.   William Riggs with Lensing requests approval of a 2 week parking permit for 4th and Main, from 13 October through 27 October 2016.  Work truck is necessary for construction at the Rogers Building.  1997 Chevrolet 3500 White with logo, plate # TK373LCO.

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

3.   Bartt Schroeder Construction, Inc. requests approval to park an articulating knuckle boom (JLG 4500, white and orange) partially on the street in front of 115 Cherry Street.  The boom is necessary for replacement of second story windows on the front of this address.  It will be parked partially on the property and approximately 3 feet into the roadway.  Mr. Schroeder will advise BPS Secretary of exact dates once the windows arrive (anticipated within the next 2 weeks).

Motion by Michael Retter, 2nd by Mike Lauderdale to deny request for multiple parking permits.  One permit approved for main and the additional two are permitted for secondary streets.

4.  Jim Petrie with Encounter Church requests 5 parking permits for vehicles that will be working on renovations at 317 Main Street. He would like a generic permit that can be used in one vehicle on Main Street, depending on who needs to be closest to the building on a given day, and the remaining permits to allow parking on Locust, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th St. Request permits for one month beginning 13 October 2016 and renewable monthly upon contacting BPS Secretary to extend.

Motion by Michael Retter, 2nd by Mike Lauderdale to deny request for multiple parking permits.  One permit approved for main and the additional two are permitted for secondary streets.

5.  Hasco Construction requests 3 parking permits for vehicles that will be painting the interior and exterior at 313 Main Street.  Request permits for one month beginning 13 October 2016 and renewable monthly upon contacting BPS Secretary to extend.

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

6.   Danco requests 2 month extension of previously approved Main St. parking permit for work being performed at 330 Main St.

C.  Taxi License

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following

D.  Dumpster Permit

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

1.  Carl Arnheiter requests dumpster permit for 22 NW 6th Street from 13 October through 19 October 2016.  Dumpster is necessary for removal of debris due to remodeling of building.

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

2.  Andrea Halbig requests approval of a dumpster permit for 12th Street near the corner of Franklin St. beginning 13 October through 2 November 2016  Dumpster is necessary for removal of drywall and carpet.

E.  Massage Clinic

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

1.   Yuhua Tan requests approval of a Massage Clinic License for “Golden Spa” at 2012 E. Morgan Ave.

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

2.   Sue Culley requests approval of a Massage Clinic License for “Language of Touch” at 2804 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

3.   Jim Roll requests approval of a Massage Clinic License for “Jim Roll” at 2411 N Sherman St.

F.  Truck Permit

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

1.   Kleinknecht Farm Inc. and Mueller Farm request renewal of previously granted permit to drive farm trucks outside of the normal truck routes.  Trucks will drive on Riverside from Waterworks Road to Ohio Street or the Lloyd Expressway.  Request permit from 13 October 2016 through 31 December 2017 and then to be renewed on an annual basis.

G.  Handicap Parking

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

1.  1017 W. Michigan St. – Request approval of handicap parking designation.  Site review indicates there is a  “Handicap” ramp is installed in front of the residence and there is ample room to install the on-street “Handicap” parking space.  Property appears to qualify.

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

2.  415 N. Second Ave. Apt. A –  Request approval of handicap parking designation.  Site review indicates there is parking in the rear for the rear units but Unit A is in the front of the building and appears to qualify for the on-street “Handicap” parking space.

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

3.  1828 Glendale Ave. –  Request denial of handicap parking designation.  Site review indicates this property has garage with parking area in front of it and a concrete walk from the rear door to the rear garage.  This property does not appear to qualify for an on-street “Handicap” space.

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

4.  616 N. 4th Ave. – Resident requests approval for removal of the handicap parking designation at this address and the previous resident has vacated the property and it is no longer needed.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Approve claims.

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Approve the minutes from Wednesday, September 28th, 2016.

Announcements:

Motion by Mike Lauderdale, 2nd by Michael Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

Next Meeting, October 26th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.

Adjourned:  __________     1:23 p.m.                  __________

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