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JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD
APRIL 16, 2013
The Jeffersonville Drainage Board met on April 16, 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
Grant Morton Deb Ashack
Steve McCreight Dan Matson
Bob Rogge Scott Lewis, Attorney
Rick Madden Patty Rush
Steve Gill
Chester King
Dan Christensen
Guest: Josh Hillman, Matt Bell, Siavask Belk, Richard Eklund and Lisa Gill
MINUTES:
Chairman Bryant presented the minutes from April 2, 2013 meeting asking if
there were any corrections. A correction was made regarding the voting for sharing cost
of the TV in Mayor's Conference Room. Mr. Christensen made motion to approve the
minutes after correction and seconded by Mr. McCreight. Motion passed unanimously
OLD BUSINESS:
At our last meeting the estimates were presented regarding the 8 & Walnut Bio
Swales. Three estimates were submitted:
Grant Line Nursery & Garden Center total cost $11,643.66
Wards Landscape Services, Inc. total cost $19,143.48
Walnut Ridge Nursery & Garden Center total cost $20,682.50
Mr. Lanz had requested that this be tabled until Ms. Ashack and Mr. Jacobs could
review and compare cost and service. After all the comparisons were conducted, Ms.
Ashack recommended Grant Line Nursery & Garden Center at a total cost of $11,643.66.
Ms. Ashack will make sure that there will be no change orders regarding services. Mr.
Madden made motion to approve the recommendation from Ms. Ashack and seconded by
Mr. Jacobs. Mr. Bryant requested up dated reports during the project.
Count votes — 8 approved & 1 abstained which was Mr. McCreight
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Crouch proposed to the Board to move the Drainage Meetings downstairs to
the Council's meeting room. This would be to have enough room for the public to attend
our meetings. Mr. Christensen made motion to move beginning our next meeting on May
7, 2013 and seconded by Mr. Gill. Attorney Lewis will make notification to the paper.
Motion passed unanimously
Mr. Crouch presented information to the board regarding uniforms for drainage.
He advised that we could save some money since the service we now have, is not being
utilized by many of the employees. Mr. Crouch will meet with Mr. Pate and bring
information back to the board.
Ms. Ashack advised the board that there will be an audit with IDEM on
Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25 If anyone wanted to attend, they are
welcome to contact her with the time.
Mr. Madden inquired about software that was supposed to be supplied to the
Controller's office. This is supposed to make it easier for reports that are requested from
the Drainage Board.
Mr. Crouch was questioned regarding Ms. Karen Raney at 1804 Augusta Drive,
Jeffersonville, Indiana. He advised that it is a difficult situation and they are working on
trying to find a solution.
The Board, City Engineer and Siavash Beike (Christopher Burke Engineers) had a
discussion regarding the concerns over drainage runoff rates associated with the increase
in development at River Ridge. City Engineer, Andy Crouch and Mr. Beike discussed
the differences in runoff rates and runoff volumes, and explained that rates could be
mitigated with detention basins and certain development policies, but volumes are
difficult to control. Green infrastructure can alleviate some volume issues, but only to a
small degree.
Mr. Morton was requesting information regarding sewer bonds and the billing for
each residence and commercial properties. He requested a data breakdown and what
pertains just to drainage.
Chairman Bryant presented the claims after being reviewed by Mr. Morton in the
amount of $17,262.56. Mr. Morton made a motion to approve the claims presented in the
amount of $17,262.56 and seconded by Mr. McCreight. Motion passed unanimously
Mr. Gill made motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 P.M. and seconded by Mr.
Rogge. Our next meeting will be held on May 7, 2012.
Chairman Charlie ant