By DAVID A. MANN
David.Mann@newsandtribune.com
JEFFERSONVILLE —
The city of Jeffersonville is now responsible for maintaining streets in Crystal Springs section No. 1 and No. 2, as well as the Villages of Crystal Springs section No. 1.
The Jeffersonville Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously agreed to accept the roadways from private developer Dan Cristiani during its Wednesday morning meeting. With the vote, the city is now responsible for paving, pot holes, salting and other maintenance. Prior to Wednesday morning, the roads were privately owned.
Final coats of asphalt were installed on the streets last fall, according to Bill Dixon, assistant city engineer. The vote took in several residential streets, however, Dixon was unsure of exactly how much roadway was being accepted.
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• Mayor Mike Moore pointed out that there was still a “Welcome to Jeffersonville” sign that referenced former Mayor Tom Galligan. Street commissioner David Hosea said it was on oversight on his part.
“Don’t let it happen again,” Moore said, scoring laughs from other city officials in the room.
Moore said he wants welcome signs to say “Home of the Red Devils,” and have references to who the mayor is removed.
• Yvonne Knight, director at the Howard Steamboat Museum, asked if High Street could be changed to allow two-way traffic. The current one-way direction of the street makes it difficult for motorists turning onto Market Street, she said.
The board took no action on the suggestion, with Moore saying he first wanted to get input from Police Chief Chris Grimm, who was not present.
Further, Moore pledged city aid to the museum’s annual Victorian Chautauqua, saying it would provide chairs, security, a Dumpster and other support. The festival takes place in May. It’ll be the 20th year for the event.
• Left turns will no longer be allowed from the Interstate 65 north exit onto Court Avenue. The new rule is being implemented as a means of quelling traffic backups in the morning.
