HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW January 21, 2026 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
MINUTES
January 21, 2026
PRESENT(IN PERSON): Andy Crouch, City Engineer, Clark Miles Sanitation Director,Jason Sharp
Jeffersonville Assistant Fire Chief, Scott McVoy Jeffersonville Police Chief,Josh Lynch,Jeffersonville
Assistant Police Chief, Kevin Morlan Street Department Commissioner, Michael O'Brien Vehicle
Maintenance Director, Chad Reischl Planning &Zoning Director, Elisha Ellis Sewer billing Manager, Larry
Wallace Building Commissioner, Matt Dyer, IT Director, Brian Smith Safety Director, Kim Calabro Human
Resources, Len Ashack Wastewater Director, Paul Northam Parks Director, Kristie Ashcraft Animal
Shelter Director, Lisa Gill Jeffersonville City Clerk, Christy O'Neil Executive Assistant to Mayor, Katie
Sutter Pro Media.
PRESENT(VIRTUAL): Heather Metcalf Controller.
CALL TO ORDER Rob Waiz Redevelopment Director called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m. in the
Mayor's Conference Room in City Hall. The meeting was held in person and streamed on the City's
Website. Clark Miles and Andy Crouch served on the board.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Mr. Miles made the motion to approve the minutes from January 14,
2026. Mr. Crouch seconded the motion, roll call vote taken, motion passed, 3-0.
APPROVAL OF PAYROLL: Mr. Crouch made the motion to approve the payroll. Mr. Miles seconded the
motion, roll call vote taken, motion passed, 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Nothing at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Heather Metcalf—Approval of contract with SpyGlass
We are requesting approval of audit agreement with Spyglass and City of Jeffersonville. This
does save us money. Mr. Crouch makes motion to approve agreement, seconded by Mr. Miles,
motion carries 3-0.
2. Paul Northam—Approval to hire 3 employees
We are requesting approval to hire 3 new employees to fill vacancies in current positions.
General laborer for Greenspace, seasonal position for fieldhouse, envision center, and aquatic
center, and an administrative I position in Parks Department. Mr. Crouch made motion to
approve, seconded by Mr. Miles, motion carries 3-0.
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3. Les Merkley/Len Ashack—Approval of sanitary sewer easement from Highland Ventures Real
Estate IV LLC
This easement is needed from Highland Ventures Real Estate IV, LLC owner of Youngstown
Shopping Center for replacement of sanitary sewers. Mr. Crouch made motion to approve
easement, seconded by Mr. Miles, motion carries 3-0.
4. Les Merkley—Approval of resolution approving transfer
This resolution is for transfer/sale of 2 Dodge Durango's to Town of Borden, for the amount of
$15,000.00, $7,500.00 apiece. This agreement is contingent on Town of Borden drafting and
approving the same agreement. This resolution is 2026-OR-1. Mr. Crouch makes motion to
approve resolution, seconded by Mr. Miles, motion carries 3-0.
5. Kevin Morlan—Approval to purchase salt
I am asking for approval to purchase 250 tons of deicing salt$26,250.00. Mr. Crouch made
motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Miles, motion carries 3-0.
6. Kim Calabro—Approval of salary ordinance changes
City Council had third reading and approved the changes in salary ordinance as follows:
eliminated a clerk position in sewer billing and added an assistant manager position. Added a
public safety support coordinator and an evidence technician. Just need approval to accept.
Mr. Crouch made motion to accept, seconded by Mr. Miles, motion carries 3-0.
ATTORNEYS REPORT:
I have nothing at this time, states Les Merkley, Corporate Counsel.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no fu he siness, Mr. Crouch made a motion to adjourn at 9:40 a.m.
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Approved by: A. i .e._.Aae a ttest: Lisa Gill, City Clerk
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