HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 5, 2018 JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 5, 2018
The Jeffersonville Drainage Board met on June 5, 2018 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Council
Chambers, First Floor, 500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana. President Charlie Smith called
the meeting to order with the following in attendance:
BOARD MEMBERS: STAFF:
Charlie Smith Andy Crouch
Steve Gill Matt Bell
Grant Morton Kevin Feder
Arthur Guepe Darren Wilder, Attorney
Chester King Patty Rush
James Wright
John Ketenbrick
Absent: Rob Burgess and Brandon Westerfield
Guests: Lisa Gill, President of City Council
John Youll, CEI Engineering
Len Ashack,Jeffersonville Wastewater Department
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Smith presented the minutes from May 15, 2018 meeting, asking if there were any
corrections or additions. Mr. Gill made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and seconded by
Mr. Guepe. Motion approved unanimously
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
John YouII with CEI Engineering addressed the Board in regard to Project Cincinnati located in
River Ridge. This would consist of a light manufacturing proposal at approximately 450,000 square foot
area. He presented a presentation and advised where all the drainage would be located. The Board had
already reviewed the plans before their meeting. It was suggested that Mr. YouII make some
modification to the plans to meet the Drainage Ordinance. Mr. Morton made a motion to table until
Mr. YouII could return with some amended plans for the Board. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Wright. Motion approved unanimously
Len Ashack with the Wastewater Department for Jeffersonville had a presentation and handout
for the Board. He reviewed the Public Notification Program regarding the 2018 annual meeting and had
slides to show the Board along with maps showing areas of drainage in Jeffersonville.
City Engineer Crouch conducted a presentation for the Frank Street Flooding. He advised that a
letter was received from Jack Vissing and Patrick Johnson who has property in the area where it
continues getting flooded. Mr.Johnson owns a landscaping business which is located on Frank Street
and advises that water comes off of Spring Street along with other areas and Mr.Vissing owns property
in the same area. Mr. Feder has been working on maps showing lines for the storm sewer and have
been conducting dye test along with Mr. Bell. Slides were shown in regard to where the water stops
flowing. Mr. Bell will try and run the cameras through the area to see if there is an option to resolve the
issue of flooding in this area.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mr.Jack Vissing and Mr. Patrick Johnson both spoke in regard to City Engineers presentation.
REPORTS:
Mr. Feder advised the Board that the IDEM audit went well and only had a couple items to
correct,which has already been completed.
President Smith advised that the committee met before the meeting and making progress
regarding the Drainage Ordinance.
It was advised that an Executive Session would be held at 4:00 P.M. before our next meeting on
June 19, 2018.
CLAIMS:
Mr. Morton reviewed the claims with the Board and had questions regarding Tru Test LLC
regarding catch basin repairs at 3003 Regency and Middle Road. Mr. Bell and City Engineer Crouch
explained the claims to the Board. Mr. Morton made a motion to approve the claims in the amount of
$34,929.75 and seconded by Mr. Gill. Motion approved unanimously
ADJOURN:
Mr. Guepe made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 P.M. and seconded by Mr. Gill. Our
next meeting will be held on June 19, 2018 at 5:30 P.M.
President Charlie Smith
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Patty R h, secretary