HomeMy WebLinkAboutDB NOVEMBER 19., 2019 JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
The Jeffersonville Drainage Board met on November 19,2019 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council's
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 Darren Wilder,Attorney
James Wright Patty Rush,Secretary
Tim Franklin
Shane Calkin
Absent was John Ketenbrink
President Smith introduced our two new members of the Board,Tim Franklin and Shane Calkin
who are replacing Rob Burgess and Brandon Westerfield.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Smith presented the minutes from October 29, 2019 meeting, asking if there were any
questions,corrections or comments. Mr. King made a motion to approve the minutes as presented,
seconded by Mr.Guepe and Mr.Gill abstaining. Motion approved unanimously
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
Mr. Morton reviewed the claims with the Board in the amount of$35,928.95,asking if there
were any questions or comments. There were a few questions and discussion regarding a couple items
on the list. Mr. Morton made a motion to approve the claims in the amount of$35,928.95 and
seconded by Wright. Motion approved unanimously
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Walling reported that the bids for 8th and Hopkins Streets have been opened and broke
down for approval from the Board. They had several with competitive bids for the project and opened
by Jacobi,Toombs and Lantz. The top three bids were; Dan Cristiani bid at$971,000,Temple&Temple
bid at$973,935 and Wooldridge Construction at$979,115. Information will be brought back to the
Board at our next meeting for approval to be recommend to the Sewer Board.
NEW BUSINESS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
REPORTS:
City Engineer Crouch advised the Board that the Mayor recognized that he did not have a
vehicle since he now lives within the City. The Sewer Board has donated funds and he has taken some
from his department and asks, if the Board would donate toward the vehicle for his use. President
Smith voiced his opinion that he thought it would be a good idea. Mr. Gill made a motion to donate up
to$8,000 for City Engineer Crouch a vehicle and seconded by Mr. Guepe.
Motion approved unanimously
Mr. Bell advised that the markers for the storm drains have came in and ask if anyone knows of
any volunteers to help distribute them around town, it would be appreciated. It was suggested that the
Boy Scouts were interested but wanted to wait for some warmer weather. Mr. Bell also advised that he
still has leaf bags available.
Mr. Morton discussed the 2019 Financial Statement with the Board and advised that the
insurance has already been paid for the year.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Guepe made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 P.M.and seconded by Mr. Franklin.
Our next meeting will be held on December 3, 2019 at 5:30 P.M.
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