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JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD
OCTOBER 18, 2016
The Jeffersonville Drainage Board met on October 18, 2016 at 5:30 P.M. in the City
Council Chambers, First Floor at 500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana. President
Bob Rogge called the meeting to order with the following in attendance:
BOARD MEMBERS: STAFF:
Bob Rogge Andy Crouch
Grant Morton Matt Bell
Arthur Guepe Kevin Feder
Tom Campbell Nathan Pruitt
Chester King Scott Lewis, Attorney
Charlie Smith Patty Rush
Steve Gill
Stacy Slaughter
Absent: Rob Burgess
Guests: Lisa Gill, Representative with the City Council
Kevin Taff with Blankenbeker & Son
Josh Hillman with Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz
M I N UTES:
President Rogge presented the minutes from October 4, 2016 meeting, asking if there
were any corrections or additions. After a correction, Mr. King made motion to approve the
minutes and seconded by Mr. Gill. Motion approved unanimously
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Kevin Taff with Blankenbeker & Son appeared before the Board in regard to a
proposal of a 30 X 80 building for Isaacs Pre-owned Autos beside the parking lot at 2015 E. 10th
Street. This parking lot is connected to Gray & Wells building and parking lot. Due to the
computered drainage analysis exceeding the design requirements by only a fraction, Mr. Taff
requested a waiver for a detention basin. Attorney Lewis advised that he was not in favor of a
flat out waiver. Mr. Taff spoke to Mr. Justin Isaacs who was present at the meeting. Mr. Isaacs
is the person that would like to build the building. Following further discussion. President
Rogge requested Mr. Taff to prepare a revised plan with a rain garden and present to City
Engineer Crouch for review and approval. Mr. Campbell made motion to approve contingent
upon the revised plans and approved by City Engineer Crouch. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Smith. Motion approved unanimously
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
REPORTS:
Ms. Lisa Gill inquired about the status of Mr. Tony Reardon's easements. Mr. Bell
advised he had spoken to him, but not yet received a response from Mr. Reardon. Due to a
death in his family, Mr. Bell will contact him later.
Mr. Josh Hillman was present in regard to questions concerning 8th and Hopkins. It was
advised that at this time the Wastewater Department did not have the funding to commit to
their related project. President Rogge requested Mr. Hillman to compare the original to the
updated estimate to ensure there are no missing items. Mr. Hillman will complete this
comparative review and present it to the Board for review.
CLAIMS:
Mr. Morton reviewed the 2016 Budget and Expenses with the Board before the
discussion of claims. Mr. Morton had a question in regard to the amount of$316.00 for Time
Warner. There was some discussion Mr. Bell advised he would find out as before it was shared
with the Police, Fire and Street Departments. After discussion Mr. Gill made motion to
approve the claims in the amount of$7,710.83 and seconded by Mr. Smith.
Motion passed unanimously
ADJORNMENT:
Mr. Gill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 P.M. and seconded by Mr.
Guepe. Our next meeting will be held on November 1, 2016.
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