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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 A ST a7V PattyR h, Secretary