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JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD
MARCH 19, 2013
The Jeffersonville Drainage Board met on March 19, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. in the
City Building Conference Room, Second Floor, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Chairman
Charlie Bryant called the meeting to order with the following in attendance:
Board Members: Staff:
Charlie Bryant Andy Crouch
Bob Rogge Deb Ashack
Grant Morton Dan Matson
Steve McCreight Scott Lewis, Attorney
Rick Madden Patty Rush
Steve Gill
Chester King
Dan Christensen
Absent: Curt Jacobs
Guest: Lisa Gill, Council Member
Matt Bell and Brian Wallace
Bill Sanders, Heritage Engineer, LLC
Josh Hellman, Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz
MINUTES:
Chairman Bryant presented the minutes from March 5, 2013 meeting asking if
there were any corrections. Mr. Gill made motion to approve the minutes with one
change regarding the voting on the TV system. Motion was seconded by Mr. King.
Motion passed unanimously
OLD BUSINESS:
Ms. Lisa Gill with the Jeffersonville City Council, advised that the Council
approved the salary ordinance on the first (1 reading) to hire a Department Head for the
Drainage Department and particularly to the Stormwater Master Plan. This person will
be under the supervision of Andy Crouch. This was in regard to request in a letter from
Mr. Crouch from last meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ms. Ashack presented a letter for Andy Crouch in regard to the contract with
Redwing Ecological Services, Inc. This is for the Meadows Drainage Project to bring the
project into compliance with regulatory permit requirements. Mr. Christensen made
motion to table the contract until Mr. Crouch was able to attend the meeting for questions
and at that time have the file pulled for reference. Motion was seconded by Mr.
McCreight. Motion passed unanimously
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Josh Hellman from Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz presented the board with lan
review on the Projects from Roselawn Court and Calloway Drive. p s to
Matt Bell presented information and pictures in regard to the East End Project.
This is for the installation of the bridge and progress of land that is being cleared at this
time for the project.
No updated information available at this time regarding the flooding on Au sta
Drive. This is in regarding to a request from Ms. Karen Raney at 1804 Augusta Drive
who was present at our meeting on March 5, 2012. The crews will be oin ou
area in the near future. g g out to that
Mr. McCreight handed each member specifications for Eighth and Walnut Streets
regarding the Bioswales replanting project. Existing areas to be planted should be
stripped of all vegetation (weeds and additional turf) prior to installation. The area alon
Walnut Street is to be edged along the sidewalk to prevent mulch runoff. Existing g
ornamental grasses are to be evaluated for replanting. If they are in a healthy condition,
they will be dug up, cut back and reinstalled. If not, the new plant material can be
installed and billed accordingly. All remaining plantings will be removed and disposed.
Plant material should be warranted by the contractor for a period of one (1) year
from the date of completion of the project. The warranty will become void if the materia
is not properly maintained. Mr. Gill made motion authorizing Ms. Ashack to retain a 1
minimum of three (3) quotes for planting, installation and mulch at Walnut and Eighth
Streets. Upon completion the city will water and care for the plants. Mr. Morton
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously
After review of the claims from Mr. Morton, he made a motion to approve the
claims as presented in the amount of $17,728.18. Mr. Rogge seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously
Mr. Gill made motion at 6: 35 to adjourn and seconded by Mr. Christensen. Our
next meeting will be held on April 2, 2013.
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