HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-15 Public Works and Property VacationPUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY VACATION JANUARY 26.2015 5:15 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Valerie Schey (EAB), Dr. David Varner, Henry Davis,
Oliver Davis (EAB)
Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Karen White, Derek Dieter,
Gavin Ferlic
Others Present: Eric Horvath, Bob Emery, Kara Boyles, Kathy Cekanski - Farrand,
Erin Blasko
Agenda: Bill 03 -15 Street & Alley Vacation Kemble - Norfolk &
Southern RR /Scott St. & Indiana Ave.
Bill 66 -14 Amend Code for Snow Removal Practices
Two bills were up for discussion before the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee. Vice -
President Henry Davis, in Valerie Schey's absence opened the hearing; but did not have a quorum in that
Oliver Davis was absent as well.
Henry began by announcing the Committee had received a request to continue bill 03 -15 from the
sponsor, the Community Investment Department. This bill intends to vacate an area off of West Indiana
Ave. to expand and enhance Ignition Park. The request was to delay action until March 9`h. The request
was honored.
The second item on the agenda was bill 66 -14, a bill sponsored by the Public Works Department asking
for changes in snow removal practices and procedures. In the interest of efficient snow removal from
the streets for public safety concerns the bill clarifies that only the Mayor or his designee can declare an
emergency. The bill specifies 3 levels of snow removal conditions. The first, a basic main route
clearance condition prohibiting parking on the arterials. The second called a street clearance condition
which requires parking on the even side of the street with even numbered addresses on even numbered
days and the other side on odd numbered days. The most severe designation is called winter weather
emergency which bans all traffic except emergency and snow removal vehicles.
The City proposed a $50.00 fine for non - compliance with the rules. However at the urging of Henry
Davis the fine amount was lowered to $25.00. Derek Dieter suggested dropping fines altogether, but
others felt a sanction was needed to encourage compliance. Both Tim Scott and Derek Dieter had
several questions regarding enforcement of the bill. Derek spoke to a shortage of police manpower to
take on ticket issuance. In response to Tim's similar concerns, Eric Horvath said the Neighborhood Code
Inspectors would be the primary enforcers.
With Eric Horvath agreeing to Henry's request to lower the fine to $25.00 the Council seemed to accept
the City's proposals though again for lack of a Committee quorum no action could be taken.
Henry Davis Adjourned the meeting at 5:32 P.M.
Respectful) Submitted,
Henry Davis, Vice Chairperson
Public Works & Property Vacation