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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNov 19, 2013 - MINUTES OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD NOVEMBER 19, 2013 The Jeffersonville Drainage Board met on November 19, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Building, First Floor Council Chambers, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Chairman Bryant called the meeting to order with the following in attendance. BOARD MEMBERS: STAFF: Charlie Bryant Andy Crouch Steve McCreight Matt Bell Rick Madden Dan Matson Bob Rogge Scott Lewis, Attorney Dan Christensen Patty Rush Steve Gill Curt Jacobs Chester King Grant Morton Guest: Lisa Gill with Jeffersonville City Council Mark Patterson with Power of Design Group Andrew Miller, Weihe Engineers Joe Eigel with Eigel Associates Dave Blankenbaker, Greg Fifer & Dan Cristiani, Village of Crystal Springs MINUTES: Chairman Bryant presented the minutes from November 5, 2013 meeting, asking if there were any corrections. Mr. Madden made motion to approve the minutes as presented and seconded by Mr. Morton. Motion passed unanimously PUBLIC COMMENTS: First to address the board was Bob Miller, 1521 Waverly Road, Jeffersonville, IN. He addressed the drainage problem and discussed the drainage ditch in the cul -a -sac. Mr. Miller stated that the vines had grown up over the fence and when the water rises it obstructs the water flow. City Engineer Crouch and Mr. Bell will revisit the area and check the drainage ditch. Ms. Bethany Barker, President of Mallard Run and Abby Chase Association addressed the board in regard to Teal Court. She advised that the evaluation had dropped approximately 12 foot causing erosion at least five yards around her residence. It was noted that the space in question was a utility easement. Mr. Rogge, City Engineer and Mr. Bell had already reviewed the area. She requested that someone go out and review the area again. Mr. David Epperson at 3 509 Teal Court also addressed the board in regard to the erosion problem. City Engineer will revisit the area again to review and will try and get on the agenda for the Sewer Drainage Board. City Engineer Crouch will request that the Sewer Board send someone out to review the area to see if it maybe a sewer drainage or owner's problem or a utility problem. OLD BUSINESS: In regard to the Stantec Contract for Digitization and Reconciliation: The City Council passed an Ordinance that the Drainage Board can review contracts and recommend them to the Sewer Drainage Board to approve and sign. The Sewer Board meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. Mr. Bell advised that he thought the cost for the Stantec Contract was high and recommended going with URS. Mr. Jacobs motioned to table Stantec Contract and not to proceed sending it to the Sewer Board. Motion seconded by Mr. Gill. Voted no on the motion were Mr. Rogge, Mr. Madden, Mr. McCreight, Mr. Christensen, Mr. Morton and Mr. King. Those that voted yes were Mr. Gill and Mr. Jacobs. Voted 6 -2 Mr. Morton recommended that the contracts for Woodland Court, Roselawn and Magnolia be sent to the Sewer Board for approval. Mr. Rogge seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Mark Patterson with Power of Design Group addressed the board in regard to River Ridge 4B and 4C. This is located in front of the Nu Yale Building for a Retail Strip Center. The board has reviewed the plans and City Engineer Crouch recommended approval of the plans. Mr. Gill made motion to approve and seconded by Mr. McCreight. Motion passed unanimously Mr. Dave Blankenbaker, Attorney Greg Fifer and Builder Dan Cristiani addressed the board in regard to Villages of Crystal Springs, Section V. They are requesting to get approval to extend the existing subdivision. The board has reviewed the plans and inquired about the detention basin to assist with the erosion problem. Mr. Blankenbaker advised that a lift station could be placed at the low point or detention basin to assist with the erosion so there would not be a problem downstream. City Engineer Crouch has reviewed and recommends the plans. Mr. Jacobs made motion to approve as long that the City Engineer reviews the long term maintenance agreement to be responsible for maintenance and easement after installing the basin or lift station. Mr. Gill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously Mr. Andrew Miller with Weihe Engineers addressed the board in regard to a Speedway on Veterans Parkway and Hamburg Pike. The plans have been reviewed and City Engineer recommended as presented as long as they meet the minimum performance level of detention. Mr. McCreight made motion to approve and seconded by Mr. Christensen. Motion passed unanimously City Engineer Crouch passed out plans to be reviewed and presented at the December 3, 2013 meeting. They are in regard to extending the road from Culvers on Veterans Parkway. City Engineer Crouch thanked Matt Bell for all his hard work and especially the past weekend with the heavy rains. All his work is greatly appreciated. CLAIMS: Mr. Morton reviewed the Budget and Expenses Report with the board. Mr. Morton made a motion to approve the claims in the amount of $30,912.33 after his review. Mr. Christensen seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously Our next meeting will be held on December 3, 2013. Mr. Gill made motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 P.M. and seconded by Mr. McCreight. Chairman Charlie ant