The Jeffersonville Board of Public works is still trying to determine who is responsible for installing street lights in the first phase of the Rolling Ridge subdivision project.
During a Wednesday morning meeting, the board agreed the developer — Klein Homes — was responsible for installing the lights in the second phase of the project. But because an ordinance requiring the lights was passed a few years ago — around the same time the project was started — it’s unclear which entity is responsible for lighting in the first phase.
A motion to investigate how many lights were needed and who was responsible for them was approved during the meeting. The board then passed a motion agreeing to send a letter to Klein Homes stating its responsibility for lights in the second phase.
The discussion was kicked off by Michael Henderson, a resident there, who came before the board to get clarification on the issue.
A message left for the president of Klein Homes was not immediately returned on Wednesday.
In other business:
• The board allowed Eastside Christian church a waiver on a zoning rule that requires sidewalks to be built on the property.
The church is expanding, explained Jim Urban, the city’s planning director. Because of the size of the expansion, the city’s zoning ordinance requires sidewalks to be constructed.
However, road construction is planned in the area within the next few years and it’s unclear where the sidewalks would need to be put in.
• The board heard from Karen Haag, who lives on Sundancer, about the need for a stop sign on her street. Motorists speed through the area, often using it as a cut through between New Chapel and Utica-Sellersburg roads. The board agreed to have police, fire and street department officials look into the matter and determine whether a stop sign is needed. The sign would likely be erected at Sundancer’s intersection with Idledice, creating a three-way stop.
• Jorge Lanz, an engineer with the firm Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz, has suffered a heart attack, according to city engineer Bob Miller. He asked board members and city employees to keep Lanz in their thoughts and prayers.
Miller said Lanz was in good spirits and would be coming home from the hospital soon. Lanz and his firm work with Jeffersonville, Clarksville and other municipalities on a number of city projects.
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JEFFERSONVILLE: Lighting for Rolling Ridge in question
Is the city or the developer responsible for providing street lights?
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
The Indiana Court of Appeals heard the respective oral arguments on the town of Sellersburg’s effort to annex the Covered Bridge Subdivision and the Willows on Wednesday. Covered Bridge appealed the trial court’s ruling that the town’s annexation preceded the subdivision’s effort to incorporate into an independent town and that, in exchange for sewer service, the residents would agree to not remonstrate against the annexation attempt.
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Redistricting on tap again for Jeffersonville
Though they just did so last year, it’s already time for the Jeffersonville City Council to start thinking about redistricting again.
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JEFF Fest set for June 9
The Jeffersonville Entire Family Fun Festival, better known as JEFF Fest, will
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Charlestown encourages Realtors and developers to help it grow
he city hosted a showcase for about 200 developers and Realtors at Charlestown High School on Tuesday. The purpose of the showcase was to pitch the city as a place that is expected to prosper, especially in light of the continued development at River Ridge Commerce Center.
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Jeffersonville mayor vetoes two council acts
“It’s a meaningless resolution. It carries no weight. I think it’s political posturing and I’d as soon not be a part of it,” Moore said. “I will not be brought into a political discussion that’s already been decided.”
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Bridges project specifics emerging
Valentine outlined that incentives will be part of Kentucky’s contract with the winning bidder.
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He explained that once construction begins, the expected cost of construction per day will total about $80,000 and the contractor can earn incentives for finishing early and penalties for finishing late. A completion date is set for June 30, 2018. - News and Tribune briefs for May 23, 2012
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Gregg picks Simpson for Dems ticket
Gregg got his biggest applause from the crowd Tuesday when he played up their joint support for women’s access to health care, which has become a national talking point for Democrats.
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TARC OKs rate increases
Contrary to its monetary situation, the amount of people riding the public transit system has increased about 10 percent, Barker said.
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Miss Clark County 2012 entrants sought
The contest is based on interview, evening gown and professional wear competition. Any Clark County young woman between the ages of 16 to 21 is eligible to participate.
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
