HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 21, 2017 JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
The Jeffersonville Drainage Board met on February 21, 2017 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
Steve Gill Matt Bell
Tom Campbell Kevin Feder
Chester King Nathan Pruitt
Grant Morton Patty Rush
Charlie Smith
Rob Burgess
Arthur Guepe
Absent was Stacy Slaughter
Guest: Lisa Gill, President of the City Council
Josh Hillman,Jacobi,Toombs & Lanz
David Sander, Paul Primavera Engineering
"An Executive Session was held on February 21, 2017 in the Mayor's Conference Room. Public
notice of the Executive Session was properly given pursuant to the dictates of Ind. Code#514-1.5et.seq.,
and no subject matter was discussed in the Executive Session other than the subject matter specified in
the public notice."
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Rogge presented the minutes from the February 7, 2017 meeting, asking if there were
any questions or corrections. Mr. Burgess made motion to approve the minutes as presented and
seconded by Mr. Guepe. Motion approved unanimously
OLD BUSINESS:
City Engineer Crouch presented the Grant Line Nursery Bio swales Maintenance Contract for the
Board to review. The total cost of$13,902.00 would remain the same as last year. Mr.Smith made
motion to recommend to the Sewer Department for approval. Motion was seconded by Mr. Burgess.
Motion approved unanimously
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. David Sander with Paul Primavera Engineering, 301 E. Chestnut Street was present to
address the Board in regard to the River Station Center, Lot#1. Mr. Sander discussed the construction
plan and the development for the detention basin. City Engineer Crouch had reviewed the plans and
advised that he was satisfied with the presentation of the plans. Mr. Gill made motion to approve the
plans as presented and seconded by Mr. Burgess. Motion approved unanimously
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
REPORTS:
City Engineer Crouch advised that he will have a proposal report on equipment for our next
meeting.
Mr. Bell advised that an annual bill of$42.00 was mailed out last month to about 180 customers
that are not on sewers. This annual bill will take the place of sending a $3.50 per month bill to these
customers. Mr. Bell advised that these customers have not had a bill issued to them in the past. Some
customers are calling or coming into the Sewer Department with questions but the staff is handling
those customers.
Mr. Bell advised that he spoke to the realtor and the property on Waverly Road had already
been sold.
Mr. Bell advised that grade shots have been taken in regard to the properties on Middle Road.
They can regrade the slope without having to go onto the properties of Mr. Billy Price at 2640 Middle
Road or Mr. Bill Yarbrough at 2630 Middle Road.
Mr. Bell handed out the Lancassange Creek Watershed Study plan to each member of the Board
to review. Mr.Joe Eigel had given a draft to Mr. Bell to be reviewed and to revise any information that
is needed.
President Rogge passed to the Board information in regard to an interest Attorney Darren
Wilder has on becoming the Drainage Board's Attorney. President Rogge and Vice-President Gill had
met with Attorney Wilder to speak to him about the Drainage Board. They did not discuss salary but
thought it would be at a government rate. It was advised to consult with City Attorney Les Merkley and
obtain a contract. Vice-President Gill made motion to approve the selection of Attorney Darren Wilder
contingent upon receiving and approving compensation. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. President
Rogge and City Engineer Crouch will work with City Attorney Merkley and Attorney Wilder as needed to
bring back compensation requirements for the Board's consideration and recommend approval to the
Sewer Department. Motion approved unanimously
Mr. Feder and Mr. Bell are to review the collapsing of a culvert pipe and ditch on Springdale
Drive to see what work will be needed to repair the problem. Mr. Bell advised that it would need a
work order for that area.
CLAIMS:
Mr. Morton reviewed with the Board the 2017 Budget and Expenses. Mr. Morton had reviewed
all claims presented for payment. Mr. Burgess made motion to approve the claims in the amount of
$15,411.03 and seconded by Mr. Morton. Motion approved unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Gill made motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 and seconded by Mr. Burgess. Our next
meeting will be held on March 7, 2017.
President Bob Rogg
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