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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW May 6, 2026 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MINUTES May 6,2026 PRESENT(IN PERSON): Mayor Mike Moore, Andy Crouch City Engineer, Rob Waiz Redevelopment Director, Bill Dixon Engineering Dept, Shawn Grant Fire Chief, Jason Sharp Assistant Fire Chief, Mike McCutcheon Fire Department, Scott McVoy Police Chief, Josh Lynch Assistant Police Chief, Mark Dobson Police Department, Clark Miles Sanitation Director, Kevin Morlan Street Commissioner, Chad Reischl Planning and Zoning Director, Elisha Ellis Sewer Billing Manager, Delynn Campbell Grant Administrator, Larry Wallace Building Commissioner, Matt Dyer IT Director, Brian Smith, Safety Director, Len Ashack Wastewater Director, Paul Northam Parks Director, Amber Ridings Assistant Parks Director, Lisa Gill City Clerk, Christy O'Neil Executive Assistant to Mayor, Les Merkley Corporate Counsel, Katie Sutter Pro Media,Jay Thompson Assistant Wastewater Director. PRESENT(VIRTUAL): CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mike Moore called the meeting to order at 9:31 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, sat on the board. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Andy Crouch made the motion to approve the minutes from April 29, 2026. Rob Waiz seconded the motion,vote taken, motion passed, 3-0. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL: Andy Crouch made the motion to approve the payroll. Rob Waiz seconded the motion; vote taken, motion passed, 3-0. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Larry Wallace/Bing Lovan—834 Fulton Street We are bringing this residence back before board because currently the outstanding fines owed are $11,668.00, and will be adding another$1,267.00 soon for the last month. We are just not sure what else to do, says Larry Wallace. Our officers have been informed to have extra patrol and citing at location due to health and safety issues. Health department needs to get involved. Drugs are being used and sold at this residence. Resident in rear of this home gets a strong smell of urine and who knows what else, occupants are non-compliant, says Chief McVoy. Health Department has been out two times and done nothing, said Bing Lovan, Code Enforcement. I do not believe there is water at the residence, according to sewer department, says Larry Wallace. Is Russell or Alice Muncy, or anyone representing Russell or Alice Muncy here today?Asks Les Merkley Corporation Counsel. Let the record reflect no one is here. We have photos to place in public record that were taken on Monday, May 4th, 2026. Mr. Wallace do the pictures accurately depict the conditions of home?Asks Les Merkley. Yes, the do, says Larry Wallace Building Commissioner. We need a motion to declare property a public nuisance under 2010-OR-30. If not brought into compliance by Homeowner the City will abate and access fines, says Les Merkley. So moved, said Andy Crouch, seconded by Rob Waiz, vote taken, motion carries 3-0. 2. Scott McVoy—Acceptance of bid Last week we open a bid for vehicle to purchase by Jeffersonville Police Department pending legal review, we now need approval from board to move forward. Yes, we received a bid from Coyle Chevrolet for a Chevy Silverado 1500 in the amount of$33,598.50 with trade in allowance of$15,000.00 being reflected in price, says Les Merkley Corporation Counsel. Andy Crouch makes motion to accept bid, seconded by Rob Waiz, vote taken, motion carries 3-0. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Keith Kramer—Excel Excavating—Approval of Road closure We need to close the road on Town Center Blvd for installation of sanitary sewer line. Start date will be Monday, May 11, 2026 and will last through May 18, 2026 and we do have detour in place. Will you be working on the weekend?Says Mayor Moore. No, we fill confident we will get this completed, says Keith Kramer. Police/Fire are you good with this?Asks Mayor Moore. Yes, says Scott McVoy Chief of Police, We are good with it, says Shawn Grant Fire Chief. Andy Crouch makes motion to approve closure, seconded by Rob Waiz, motion carries 3-0. ATTORNEYS REPORT: I have nothing ADJOURNMENT: With n further business, Andy Crouch made a motion to adjourn at 9:42 a.m. Approved y: Mike Moore Attest: Lisa Gill, City Clerk