HomeMy WebLinkAboutJDB December 19, 2023 JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The Jeffersonville Drainage Board was held on December 19, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the City
Council Chambers, First Floor, 500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana. President Steve Gill
called the meeting to order with the following in attendance:
BOARD MEMBERS: STAFF:
Steve Gill Andy Crouch
Dale Sariscsany John Walling
Arthur Guepe Ed Siewert
James Wright Darren Wilder, Attorney
John Ketenbrink Patty Rush
Shane Calkin
Tim Franklin
Absent were Adam Ross and Greg Lander
Due to some discussion, the Claims were moved under Old Business#6 and moved New
Business to#3, adding item #B under New Business. Motion was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by
Mr. Franklin. Motion approved unanimously
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Gill presented the Minutes from November 21, 2023, asking if there were any
corrections, questions, or comments. Mr. Calkin made a motion to approve the Minutes as presented
and seconded by Mr. Guepe. Motion approved unanimously
President Gill presented the Minutes from December 5, 2023, asking if there were any
corrections, questions, or comments. Mr. Calkin made a motion to approve the Minutes as presented
and seconded by Mr. Sariscsany. Motion approved unanimously
NEW BUSINESS:
Chase Blakeman with Paul Primavera and Associates addressed the Board regarding
Jeffersonville High School Natatorium. Mr. Blakeman had plans to show the layout and construction of a
new pool and stands. They will be replacing the tennis courts, and this has its own retention. City
Engineer has reviewed the plans and has no issues. Mr. Sariscsany made a motion to approve the plans
as presented and seconded by Mr. Calkin. Motion approved unanimously
Chase Blakeman with Paul Primavera and Associates addressed the Board regarding Watson
Water Office Building. A slide presentation showing the new office building, training area along with a
parking lot. They will be tearing the old building down after they move into the new building. City
Engineer Crouch has no issues with the plans. Mr. Calkin made a motion to approve the plans as
presented and seconded by Mr. Guepe. Motion approved unanimously
OLD BUSINESS:
City Engineer Crouch discussed with the Board regarding City Services Complex Improvements
Request with a handout for the Board to review. At the bottom of the handout, we had been discussing
#13 Fencing just for Drainage Department and #14 Security Camera Fees. These items have been tabled
from the past few meetings, not knowing exactly what they were and paid by the Finance Department
before it had been approved by this Board total amount of$4,388.00. These can still be removed from
the Claims Agenda if you request, and this is why we moved Claims to the bottom of the agenda. The
amount to the EAC Fencing for moving the fence and added storm lines with gravel for parking of work
vehicles and equipment. City Engineer Crouch had a slide presentation to show the Board exactly where
the fence was located and where it was moved. We are the only ones keeping our vehicles on the lot.
They will be requesting$16,806.65 from Drainage for Stormwater Structure Castings, Catch Basin, and
Straw. This is in addition to the $4,388.00. Other amounts from the Street Department $164,288.90,
and Sanitation Department in the amount of$22,086.80.
The#14 for Security Camera Fees in the amount of$102.00 and thinks it's like a service fee at
the City Services Complex Improvements. It was requested that any project should come before the
Board before project instead asking after project is completed.
City Engineer Crouch discussed with the Board, #B under Old business which is Combo Truck
Financing Options with handouts for the Board to review. At our last meeting it was approved to
purchase a Combo Truck and requested information for financing. City Engineer Crouch had 3 proposals
of financing for 3, 4 and 5 years from the bank they use often for a purchase of same interest rate on all
three lists. After discussion regarding the payments along with rentals, which will be savings for the year
and look good for our budget. Total for 3 loan payments will be $783,913.81. Mr. Calkin made a motion
to go with the 3-year loan payment sand seconded by Mr. Sariscsany. Motion approved unanimously
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
President Gill presented the Claims in the amount of$30,970.51, asking if here are any questions
or comments. Mr. Calkin made a motion to approve the Claims and seconded by Mr. Guepe.
Motion approved unanimously
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
REPORTS:
Attorney Darren Wilder advised that on January 2"d will be in the Mayors Conference Room due
to the Council having their meeting on the same night. He will send out the notice for change to our
meeting place. There will be new appointments for the new year. Mr. Guepe made a motion to move
the meeting to Mayor's Conference Room for our next meeting and seconded by Mr. Ketenbrink,
Motion approved unanimously
ADJOUNMENT:
Mr. Sariscsany made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 P.M. and seconded by Mr. Calkin.
Our next meeting will be held on January 2, 2024, a5 530 P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room on the
second floor. Ae:,(
President Steve Gill
ATTEST:
Patty Rush Secreltary