HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW July 30, 2025 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
MINUTES
July 30,2025
PRESENT(IN PERSON): Andy Crouch City Engineer, Rob Waiz Redevelopment Director, Bill Dixon
Engineering Dept,Jason Sharp Assistant Fire Chief, Shawn Grant Fire Chief, Kenny Kavanaugh
Jeffersonville Police Chief, Heather Metcalf City Controller, Clark Miles Sanitation Director,Jeremy Neff
Street Dept Supervisor, Michael O'Brien Vehicle Maintenance Director, Shane Shaughnessy Planning and
Zoning, Elisha Ellis Sewer Billing Manager, Delynn Campbell Grant Administrator, Larry Wallace Building
Commissioner, Matt Dyer IT Director, Brian Smith, Safety Director, Kim Calabro Human Resources
Director, Paul Northam Parks Director, Amber Ridings Assistant Parks Director, Kristie Ashcraft Animal
Shelter Director, Lisa Gill City Clerk, Les Merkley Corporate Counsel,Jay Thompson Assistant Wastewater
Director.
PRESENT(VIRTUAL):
Mayor Mike Moore and Katie Sutter Pro Media.
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 July 23, 2025.
Mr. Waiz seconded the motion; roll call vote taken, motion passed, 3-0.
APPROVAL OF PAYROLL: Mr. Waiz made the motion to approve the payroll. Mr. Crouch seconded the
motion; roll call vote taken, motion passed, 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Tim Fawbush/Andy Crouch—Closure of Chestnut St. @ Walnut St.
City Engineer has worked with Mr. Fawbush on a detour plan and at this time City Engineer,
Andy Crouch would recommend the closure. Mr. Crouch makes motion to approve closure,
seconded by Mr. Waiz, roll call vote taken, motion carriers 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Len Ashack—Close Maple Street @ Intersection of Graham and Maple
We will need to close Maple Street at intersection of Graham and Maple on Monday, August 4
thru Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Need to close to install manhole. Mr. Crouch makes motion
to approve closure, seconded by Mr. Waiz, roll call vote taken, motion carries 3-0.
2. Kenny Kavanaugh—Request to hire 3 new police officers
Yes sir, we would like to have 3 possible new hires. 2 we would like to get in as soon as next
week and the last on in September. Just asking for approval to fill vacant positions we currently
have. Mr. Crouch makes motion to approve request, seconded by Mr. Waiz, roll call vote taken,
motion carries 3-0.
3. Paul Northam—Request to hire 1 position in Green Space
The Parks Department currently has an open position we would like to fill with approval. Mr.
Waiz makes motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Crouch, roll call vote taken, motion carries 3-0.
ATTORNEYS REPORT:
I have nothing at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business, Mr. Crouch made a motion to adjourn at 9:34 a.m.
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Approved by: Mike Moore Attest: sa Gill, City Clerk