HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL8,2017 JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 18, 2017
The Jeffersonville Drainage Board met on April 18, 2017 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Council
Chambers, First Floor, 500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana. President Rogge called the
meeting to order with the following in attendance:
BOARD MEMBERS: STAFF:
Bob Rogge Andy Crouch
Steve Gill Matt Bell
Chester King Kevin Feder
Rob Burgess Nathan Pruitt
Charlie Smith Darren Wilder, Attorney
Grant Morton Patty Rush
Arthur Guepe
Stacy Slaughter
Tom Campbell
Guest: Lisa Gill, President of the City Council
Kevin Taff with Blankenbeker& Son Land Surveyors
Michael Watts with American Structurepoint
Casey DeYoung with Heritage Engineering
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Rogge presented the minutes from the April 4, 2017 meeting, asking if there were any
additions or corrections. Mr. Burgess requested that quotes be place around Mayor Moore's remarks
on the second page. Mr. Smith made motion to amend the minutes and seconded by Mr. Guepe.
Motion approved unanimously
Mr. Smith made motion to approve the amended minutes and seconded by Mr. Burgess.
Motion approved unanimously
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Kevin Taff with Blankenbeker& Son Land Surveyors addressed the Board in regard to River
Commons Subdivision,Jim Johns the Developer. This property is located on Utica Pike across from
Riverview Drive and owned by Ms. Rita Fleming. The Subdivision will include 14 single family lot homes
and Mr.Taff is requesting approval from the Board on the plans that were previously given for review.
Mr. Taff gave the Board information regarding installation of the detention basin and how the water will
be piped under Utica Pike across the property of Ms. Fleming and will continue into the river. City
Engineer Crouch has reviewed the plans and requested that he speak with the contractor before
construction begins. He also stated the plans do meet the City Drainage Ordinance. Mr. Smith made
motion to approve the plans as presented and seconded by Mr. Morton.
Motion approved unanimously
Mr. Michael Watts with American Structurepoint addressed the Board in regard to Exeter
Development in River Ridge. The site is approximately 84 acres and will include an initial development
of a warehouse facility with a little over 500,000 square feet. There will be two discharge ponds for the
site, which includes an existing pipe that goes under Jacobs Way.They will be constructing two small
ponds that will drain into Lentzier Creek. City Engineer Crouch has reviewed the plans and stated the
design does meet the City Ordinance. Mr. Burgess made motion to approve the plans as presented and
seconded by Mr. Guepe. Motion approved unanimously
Mr. Casey DeYoung with Heritage Engineering spoke to the Board in regard to The Villas of
Jeffersonville (Orchard Hills Apartments), Peach Blossom Drive at the corner of Holmans Lane and 101h
Street. He showed a map of the area for the Board to review. The site is approximately 16 %acres and
was previously designed and intended to be a commercial development. Detention for this area was
already designed and built, which included some of the associated drainage structures. Mr. DeYoung
explained how the water will drain along the rear of the property. However, his presentation did not
include specific run-off data for the 2-10-100 year storm flows. City Engineer Crouch states he was
familiar with the original development and drainage plans. He discussed the current development and
drainage plans that were modified using a lower design coefficient, which should result in reduced run-
off. Mr. Burgess made motion to approve the plans contingent upon recomputation of the 2-10-100
year storm flows to be reviewed and approved by City Engineer Crouch. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Smith. Motion approved unanimously
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
REPORTS:
City Engineer Crouch advised the Board that the Parks Department had requested to purchase
the INI Mini Excavator for$14,500. The claim was approved at the last City Council meeting for the
purchase.
City Engineer Crouch stated that he should have the updated Storm Ordinance at our next
meeting for review.
CLAIMS:
Mr. Morton had reviewed the claims and there was a correction to the claims total. Mr. Burgess
made motion to approve the amended claims in the amount of$299,068.41 from the original claims in
the amount of$300,043.41. B &G Enterprises, Inc. was deducted in the amount of$975.00. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Morton. Motion approved unanimously
Mr. Morton reviewed the 2017 Budget& Expenses with the Board.
ADJORNMENT:
Mr. Burgess made motion to adjourn at 6:55 P.M. and seconded by Mr. Guepe. Our next
meeting will be held on May 2, 2017.
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