HomeMy WebLinkAboutDB AUGUST 7, 2019 JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 7, 2019
The Jeffersonville Drainage Board met on August 7, 2019 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 John Walling
Arthur Guepe Patty Rush
James Wright
Chester King
John Ketenbrink
Absent were Attorney Darren Wilder, Brandon Westerfield and Rob Burgess
Guest: Michael O'Brien,Vehicle Services Director
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
Mr. Morton reviewed the new claims with the Board discussing a few of the large amounts
listed and asking if there were any comments or additions. Mr. Morton made a motion to approve the
claims in the amount of$116,542.44 and seconded by Mr. Guepe. Motion approved unanimously
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Smith presented the minutes from July 16, 2019 meeting, asking if there were any
questions, additions or corrections. Mr. Gill made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and
seconded by Mr. Ketenbrink. Motion approved unanimously
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Michael O'Brien,Vehicle Service Director addressed the Board in regard to a request for some
financial assistance. He explained that for the new vehicle they needed equipment which consisted of
a 3,000 pound crane. The total cost would be$10,700 and City Engineer advised that the Sewer
Department would split the cost with Drainage which would be $5,350. Mr. Gill made a motion to
finance$5,350 from the Drainage Department and motion was seconded by Mr. Wright to purchase the
crane. Motion approved unanimously
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
REPORTS:
It was advised that the Primrose Drive Project has been completed with the area looking good.
Mr. Gill asked about Woodland Court Project. Mr. Walling advised that he has approached the
property owners and an agreement signed for an appraisal which has been reached. Mr. Walling
explained what changes would have to be made, but will work with Attorney Darren Wilder. Mr.
Walling is waiting on approval from DNR and Corps.
Mr. Bell discussed the Redwing Contract at Eastern Blvd. he has walked the area and met with
Jacobi,Toombs and Lanz. Mr. Bell will have more information at our next meeting. Mr. Bell stated that
the digital information for billing needs to be updated, as the city is growing and needs to keep current
with information. President Smith requested that this would probably need to be done at least every 2
years. Mr. Bell will have more information for cost at a later date.
President Smith advised that he will be sending out an Ordinance draft to the members for
review. A meeting will be set up at a later date for final changes, then to the Board sometime in
September for final discussion and approval.
City Engineer advised there will be 3 sets of plans to review and updates at our next meeting.
ADJURNMENT:
Mr. Guepe made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 P.M. and seconded by Mr.
Ketenbrink. Our next meeting will be held on August 20, 2019 at 5:30 P.M.
Charlie Smith, President
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