HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 20, 2017 JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 20, 2017
The Jeffersonville Drainage Board met on June 20, 2017 at 5:30 P.M. in the Jeffersonville City
Council Chambers, First 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
Chester King Kevin Feder
Rob Burgess Nathan Pruitt
Charlie Smith Darren Wilder, Attorney
Grant Morton Patty Rush
Arthur Guepe
Tom Campbell
Stacy Slaughter
Guests: Lisa Gill, President of City Council
Jason Copperwaite with Primavera & Associates
Kerry Daily and Sheila McKinley with Christopher Burke Engineering
Attorney John Kraft with Young, Lind, Endres& Kraft
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Rogge presented the minutes from the June 6, 2017 meeting, asking if there were any
corrections or additions. Mr. Burgess made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and
seconded by Mr. Morton. Motion approved unanimously
NEW BUSINESS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Smith made a motion to move Public Comments (#6) on the Agenda before 5 A on the
Agenda which would include Rock Springs Subdivision and Stormwater Ordinance Update Presentation.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Burgess. The vote was as follows:
Voted Yes Voted No
Steve Gill President Bob Rogge
Rob Burgess Chester King
Charlie Smith
Grant Morton
Arthur Guepe
Tom Campbell
Stacy Slaughter Voted 7 to 2
Rock Springs Subdivision was on the Agenda, but due to City Engineer Crouch just receiving
updated plans, he advised he could not make any recommendations to the Board without reviewing the
plans. Attorney Darren Wilder stated due to City Engineer Crouch not receiving the updated plans until
that afternoon, he recommended that the Board not take action to approve until after his technical
review has been completed. He also stated it was up to the discretion of the Board allow the applicant's
representative to present the revised plans.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following residents were present and spoke to the Board in regard to being against
approving the Rock Springs Subdivision. Those that signed up to speak were as follows:
Mr.Jeff Purlee, 2607 St. Andrews Road
Mr. Walt McCollum, 2609 St. Andrews Road
Ms. Susan Stewart, 2609 St. Andrews Road
Mr. Marty Chalfant, 2304 St. Andrews Road
Ms. Karen Ellmers, 2304 St. Andrews Road—declined to speak after signing up
Mr. Dustin White, Council Vice-President 807 Watts Street—declined to speak after signing up
Attorney John Kraft with Young, Lind, Endres & Kraft, 126 W. Main Street, New Albany
representing Developer Jeremie Reed for Rock Springs Subdivision spoke to the Board. He stated that
Mr. Reed has met with all the requirements and is in compliance with the City Drainage Ordinances.
Attorney John Kraft said the Board has scrutinized this project strictly in accordance with the applicable
Drainage Ordinances, which could pose a problem in the future approving other projects in the area. He
advised that Mr. Reed has made the changes that were requested of him and stated this project must
now be approved by the Board.
Mr.Jason Copperwaite with Primavera &Associates addressed the Board in regard to Rock
Springs Subdivision. He stated the updated plans include eliminating lots, widening the Waterway
Buffer(includes the No-Disturbance Buffer) to 100 feet, as measured 50 feet from the top of the
waterway bank and roadway and associated storm water facilities. Mr. Copperwaite advised he added
more detention basin for#14 and #2, showing diagrams and explaining the basin out flow box. City
Engineer Crouch advised again that he would not make any recommendations to the Board without
reviewing the updated plans that were delivered just prior to our meeting. . Mr. Gill made a motion to
table until our next meeting and give City Engineer Crouch time to review the updated plans. Mr. Smith
seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously
Mr. Kerry Daily with Christopher Burke Engineering conducted a presentation update for our
Stormwater Ordinances with the Board. The Board had a draft to review and follow along with the
presentation. City Engineer Crouch will review the draft along with the Board and communicate any
recommended changes and revisions to Mr. Dailey.
REPORTS:
City Engineer Crouch advised the Board that he had reviewed the area adjacent to the Kingsfield
Subdivision for potential placement of a detention basin upstream of the site. This property is currently
vacant. He advised that his staff will survey the property and have a report at our meeting in July.
President Rogge and City Engineer Crouch met with Clark Maritime Center officials regarding
reimbursement for three properties that were charged drainage fees in error. These officials cited State
of Indiana case law that does not require payment of drainage fees for state-owned property. The
calculated amount of reimbursement requested would be $14,364.00 for properties at 1402, 5100 and
5150 Port Road. City Engineer Crouch recommended to pay the $14,364.00 and stated a claim could be
submitted at our next meeting to be approved by the Board.
CLAIMS:
Mr. Morton reviewed the 2017 Budget and Expenses with the Board. Mr. Morton had reviewed
all the claims and answered any questions. Mr. Morton made a motion to approve the claims in the
amount of$22,997.55 and seconded by Mr. Guepe. Motion approved unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Gill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 P.M. and seconded by Mr. Guepe. Our
next meeting will be held on July 5, 2017 at 5:30 P.M.
President Bob Rogge
ATTEST:
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Patty Rush, retary