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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 18,2017 JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 2017 The Jeffersonville Drainage Board met on July 18, 2017 at 5:30 P.M. in the Jeffersonville City Council Chambers, First Floor, 500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana. President Bob Rogge called the meeting to order with the following in attendance: BOARD MEMBERS: STAFF: Bob Rogge Andy Crouch Steve Gill Matt Bell Chester King Kevin Feder Rob Burgess Nathan Pruitt Charlie Smith Darren Wilder, Attorney Grant Morton Patty Rush Arthur Guepe Tom Campbell Stacy Slaughter Guests: Dave Sanders with Paul Primavera &Associates Inc. Kevin Taff with Blankenbeker & Son Inc. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: President Rogge presented the minutes from July 5, 2017 meeting, asking if there were any additions or corrections. Mr. Gill made a motion to approve the minutes with a correction and seconded by Mr. Burgess. Motion approved unanimously NEW BUSINESS: Dave Sanders with Paul Primavera &Associates Inc. addressed the Board in regard to drainage plans for a Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant to be located on a 1 acre lot off Highway 62 next to Kerry Ann Way. City Engineer Crouch had reviewed the plans and his only concern was the outlet box. He requested that it be extended out 4" for the purpose of maintenance and install a 6" outlet flogâś“ pipe. Mr. Morton made a motion to approve contingent upon the modification of the outlet box and was seconded by Mr. Smith. Motion approved unanimously OLD BUSINESS: Kevin Taff with Blankenbeker and Son Inc. addressed the Board in regard to the River Valley Middle School drainage plan. This plan was tabled at our last meeting and Mr. Taff advised he has changed the plans for a 5" outlet pipe as requested. Mr. Burgess made a motion to approve the plans and seconded by Mr. Smith Motion approved with 8 yes and 1 no (Mr. Morton) PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. David Rainwater, 1512 Waverly Road addressed the Board and expressed appreciation that the City had cleaned the ditches, but advised they is still having drainage problems. City Engineer Crouch advised that he is speaking with a consultant in regard to the watershed which should assist with identifying drainage water coming from upstream. REPORTS: City Engineer Crouch advised the Board he had a discussion with a resident on St. Andrews Road concerning replacement of a private drainage pipe in his yard which is not an easement. The resident asked if the City would assume responsibility for the pipe and purchase an easement from him. City Engineer Crouch advised as it is now, the drainage crew cannot get a camera through the pipe. Mr. Gill advised that he does not support assuming responsibility for the pipe because it is on private property. Several Board members expressed similar concerns. City Engineer Crouch advised that he is speaking to a consultant regarding drainage problems in Kingsfield, Waverly and the Industrial Park. He is working on developing a contract for Waverly and Kingsfield watershed flooding mitigation. City Engineer Crouch also advised that he has been receiving comments on the draft Drainage Ordinance from local engineering firms and will compile this information,then pass on to the Board. City Engineer Crouch and Mr. Gill advised that August 1" is National Night Out and requested to have the meeting moved to August 2nd. Mr. Smith made a motion to reschedule the meeting to Wednesday, August 2nd and seconded by Mr. Gill. Motion passed unanimously Board Member Burgess advised that a draft letter has been given to Attorney Darren Wilder for his review in regard to a possible temporary City moratorium on permits within the watershed identified in the Lochmueller Golfview Subdivision Hydraulic Study. City Engineer Crouch spoke to Lochmueller Group in regard to a proposal that would include further analysis and mitigation of flooding and other drainage problems within the watershed. CLAIMS: Mr. Morton handed out a copy of the 2017 Budget& Expenses and reviewed with the Board. After reviewing the claims with the Board, Mr. Morton made a motion to approve in the amount of $17,004.66 and seconded by Mr. Guepe. Motion passed unanimously ADJOURN: Mr. Guepe made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 P.M. and seconded by Mr. Gill. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 5:30 P.M. President Bob Rogg ATTEST: '0 1 Patty sh, Secretary