06/04/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 4, 1979 at their expense. Mr. McMahon then pointed out that the amounts assessed against property on the preliminary assessment roll are the maximum amounts the owners can be charged. If the construction goes over that amount, the City must pay the additional cost. If the construction is less than the estimate, property owners will pay a reduced amount. He noted that David Wells, Manager of the Bureau of Design and Administration, would be available to meet with individual property owners regarding their assessments, tap locations or answer any specific questions. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board confirmed Improvement Resolution No. 3473 for the construction of sanitary sewers on Phillipa, Hillside, Highland and Delaware Streets. TAXI LICENSE DENIED - BRAYLEON JENNINGS This was the date set for a hearing on the taxi license application of Brayleon Jennings. Mr. Jennings was present as was Attorney John Ennis. Mr. Ennis noted that the recommendation for denial of the license was based on misrepresentation of Mr. Jennings' birthdate on the application. He said Mr. Jennings has an Indiana Driver's License issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles showing a birthdate of 6/26/54 but his Indiana National Guard license lists a birthdate of 6/26/53. He said. there was some confusion because Mr. Jennings has a sister born 6/26/53 and a brother born in June of 1952. He said this was an honest mistake and not an attempt to falsify information. In regard to Mr. Jennings' felony record, he said he did have a felony conviction. However, the crime for which he pled guilty occurred when he was seventeen years and three months old as a juvenile and he was waived into adult court. He served time at an Indiana correctional institution and was paroled. There was some confusion regarding this in his mind since he was arrested as a juvenile and sent for a time to Parkview Detention Home. Mr, Ennis said Mr. Jennings has had no problems since he was paroled and this should be taken into account. His record since that time is clear. Mr. Brunner asked Mr. Jennings if he had two felony convictions and Mr. Jennings said he did. Mr. Brunner said the Board is concerned when there are crimes against persons and considers robbery in that sense. Some felonies and misdemeanors might not bear upon a person's right to drive a taxicab but Mr. Brunner said, in his opinion, robbery was not one of them. Mr. Ennis said the offense did occur while Mr. Jennings was a juvenile and he was waived into adult court. Mr. Brunner noted that it was apparent the juvenile authorities thought he should be treated as an adult. Mr. Ennis stated that the offense had occurred some time ago and that Mr. Jennings is now a driver in the Indiana National Guard. Mr. Brunner said that was noted, and the Board would consider reviewing the application in one year. Upon motion made by Mr. Brunner, seconded by Mr. McMahon and carried, with Mr. Mullen abstaining, the application was denied. SUBGRANT APPROVED - COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION Elroy Kelzenberg, Director of the Bureau of Employment and Training, submitted to the Board a Subgrant Agreement between the Bureau of Employment and Training and the Community School Corporation. The purpose of the Agreement is to implement a training program in Adult Basic Education Skills and job oriented skills and the agreement extends from June 1, 1979 to September 30, 1979 and the level of funding remains at $9,331.39. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the subgrant was approved. 3