HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW December 20, 2023 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
MINUTES
December 20,2023
PRESENT(IN PERSON): Andy Crouch City Engineer, Shawn Grant JFD Chief, Len Ashack Director of
Wastewater, Kim Calabro HR Director, Bill Dixon Assistant City Engineer, Matt Dyer IT Director, Elisha
Gibson Manager Sewer Billing, Sarah Green Animal Shelter Director, Mike McCutcheon JFD Deputy
Chief, Scott McVoy, Assistant Chief JPD, Les Merkley Corporation Counsel, Heather Metcalf City
Controller, Clark Miles Street Commissioner, Kevin Morlan Director of Street Department, Michael
O'Brien Director of Vehicle Maintenance, Christy O'Neil Executive Assistant Mayor, Paul Northam Parks
Director, Amber Ridings Assistant Parks Director, Delynn Rutherford Grant Administrator, Brian Smith
Safety Manager, Larry Wallace Buiding Commissioner, Kat Wang Public Arts Administrator, Lisa Gill City
Clerk and Patsy Kiser Deputy Clerk.
PRESENT(VIRTUAL): Mayor Mike Moore
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Mike Moore called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Mayor's
Conference Room in City Hall. The meeting was held in person and streamed on the City's Website.
Andy Crouch and Rob Waiz served on the board.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Crouch made the motion to approve the minutes from December 13,
2023. Chief Grant seconded the motion; roll call vote: Mr. Crouch—Yes, Chief Grant—Yes, Mayor
Moore—Yes; motion passed, 3-0.
APPROVAL OF PAYROLL: Mr. Crouch made the motion to approve the payroll. Chief Grant seconded
the motion; roll call vote: Mr. Crouch—Yes, Chief Grant—Yes, Mayor Moore—Yes; motion passed, 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Brian Smith/Jerry Rauck-Request for approval of insurance renewal for City property and
casualty and workers compensation for 2024— Mr. Rauck advised he was present to answer
any questions if there were any and the insurance provider would be Travelers.
Chief Grant made a motion to approve the insurance renewal and Mr. Crouch seconded the
motion; roll call vote: Mr. Crouch—Yes, Chief Grant—Yes, Mayor Moore—Yes; motion passed,
3-0.
2. Johnathan Bischof-Request for road closure on Hopkins Lane between Cheryl Drive and
Schuller Drive on Wednesday,January 3, 2024 at 9:00 am through Thursday,January 4, 2024
at 5:00 pm to install a drainage pipe across Hopkins Lane to alleviate drainage issues at 616
and 618 Hopkins Lane—Mr. Crouch stated they would need the closure from 9 am on January 3
until 5 pm on January 4, 2024. This is in the 5th district and Councilperson Donna Reed is aware
of this.
Chief Grant made a motion to approve the closure and Mr. Crouch seconded the motion; roll
call vote: Mr. Crouch—Yes, Chief Grant—Yes, Mayor Moore—Yes; motion passed, 3-0.
3. Scott McVoy-Request for approval of service agreement between Jeffersonville Police
Department and Jericko, LLC—Assistant Chief McVoy advised this is a contract renewal for
2024.
Mr. Crouch made a motion to approve the agreement and Chief Grant seconded the motion; roll
call vote: Mr. Crouch—Yes, Chief Grant—Yes, Mayor Moore—Yes; motion passed, 3-0.
4. Scott McVoy-Request for approval of consulting contract between Jeff PD and Parker Public
Affairs, LLC— Assistant Chief McVoy advised this is a new contract for POI and Press Release
consulting.
Chief Grant made a motion to approve the contract and Mr. Crouch seconded the motion; roll
call vote: Mr. Crouch—Yes, Chief Grant—Yes, Mayor Moore—Yes; motion passed, 3-0.
5. Scott McVoy-Request for approval of Handler/Canine Consulting contract between Jeff PD and
Police Service Dog Consulting, LLC—Assistant Chief McVoy advised this is a renewal agreement
and they do have the money in their budget.
Chief Grant made a motion to approve the contract and Mr. Crouch seconded the motion; roll
call vote: Mr. Crouch—Yes, Chief Grant—Yes, Mayor Moore—Yes; motion passed, 3-0.
6. Daniel Lathem with Dan Cristiani Excavating-Request for approval of road closure on Stacy
Road (right off Highway 62) before the railroad tracks from Tuesday, December 26, 2023
through Saturday, December 30th, 2023— Mr. Lathem advised this closure would be for storm
drainage improvements. Mr. Crouch stated the development is in the City of Jeff and they have
been working with the County to improve the drainage issues.
Mr. Crouch made a motion to approve the closure and Chief Grant seconded the motion; roll
call vote: Mr. Crouch—Yes, Chief Grant—Yes, Mayor Moore—Yes; motion passed, 3-0.
Andy Crouch—Request for approval of contract with Lochmueller Group- Mr. Crouch advised
this contract is for consultant work for traffic signal timing. Mr. Crouch stated he will encumber
funds from this year's budget.
Chief Grant made a motion to approve the closure and Mr. Crouch seconded the motion; roll
call vote: Mr. Crouch—Yes, Chief Grant—Yes, Mayor Moore—Yes; motion passed, 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
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With io urther b siness, Mr. Crouch made a motion to adjourn at 9:40 a.m.
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Approved by: Mayor Mike Moore Attest: Lisa Gill, City Clerk