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JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD
DECEMBER 6, 2016
The Jeffersonville Drainage Board met on December 6, 2016 at 5:30 P.M. in the Mayor's
Conference Room, Second Floor, 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
Tom Campbell Matt Bell
Chester King Kevin Feder
Charlie Smith Nathan Pruitt
Steve Gill Scott Lewis, Attorney
Stacy Slaughter Patty Rush
Grant Morton
Rob Burgess
Absent: Arthur Guepe
MINUTES:
President Rogge presented the minutes from November 15, 2016 meeting, asking if there were
any questions or corrections. Mr. Burgess made motion to approve the minutes as presented and
seconded by Mr. Smith. Motion approved unanimously
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
REPORTS:
City Engineer Crouch provided follow-up information from a previous meeting concerning his
request to add employees and equipment. He is requesting a Laborer, Crew Leader and Equipment
Operator. The approximate cost of$194,000.00 would include phone, benefits and salary. He stated he
has not completed analyzing equipment needs. He agreed to provide equipment information at a near
future meeting and bring back the total for the Board to consider.
City Engineer Crouch had information regarding Perrin Pointe III and the drainage facilities not
meeting the approved plan. He noted it has been difficult to determine contact information for the
property owner, River Place LLC. A registered letter will be going out the following week to Mr.James
Ferber in regard to the violation.
City Engineer Crouch handed out three (3) sets of plans to review by our next meeting. He had
two consultants to be on agenda for our next meeting to close out some items before the end of this
year.
Mr. Bell advised the Board that the Schuler Project has been completed. Mr. Bell also advised
the Board that there have been additional problems regarding the easement for Woodland Court. There
have been some legal issues regarding the easement that are affecting completion of the appraisal. He
noted he is not yet able to provide a date for the easement purchase to be finalized.
Mr. Feder reported that Soil and Water QPI class was held last week. He advised that there
were five (5) city employees attended.
Attorney Lewis advised the Board that there is a 25 minute video training that is requested to be
watched and then a form to be signed and turned into the Clerk's when it has been completed. This is in
regard to requirements from the State Board of Accounts. He noted he will provide further information
to Board members via email.
Mr. Gill advised that he thought it would be nice if City Engineer Crouch would take the
Drainage Department out for Christmas lunch and provide a gift card. Mr. Gill made motion to not to
exceed $1,200.00 for lunch and gift cards. Mr. Slaughter seconded the motion.
Motion approved unanimously
We will be having a meeting on the 20th of December to close out end of year projects.
CLAIMS:
Mr. Morton reviewed the claims and discussed with the Board. Mr. Burgess made motion to
approve the claims in the amount of$77,896.33. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Motion approved unanimously
ADJOURN:
Mr. Gill made motion at 6:45 P.M. to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Mr. Campbell. Our
next meeting will be held on December 20, 2016 at 5:30 P.M.
President Bob Rogge
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