HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 20, 2018 JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The Jeffersonville Drainage Board met on February 20, 2018 at 5:30 P.M. in the Mayor's
Conference Room, Second Floor, 500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana. Charlie Smith called
the meeting to order with the following in attendance:
BOARD MEMBERS: STAFF:
Grant Morton Andy Crouch
Arthur Guepe Matt Bell
Charlie Smith Kevin Feder
James W. Wright Darren Wilder, Attorney
Chester King Patty Rush
Brandon Westerfield
Absent were Steve Gill and Rob Burgess
Guests: Gary Brinkworth with John Brinkworth and Associates
Josh Hillman with Jacobi,Toombs& Lanz
Scott Hannah with Heritage Engineering
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Smith presented the minutes from February 6, 2018 meeting, asking if there were any
corrections or additions. Mr. Guepe made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and seconded
by Mr. King. Motion approved unanimously
OLD BUSINESS:
No official action was carried out for election of new officers due to not enough members
present to vote at our last meeting, which could be no less than five (5)votes for them to pass. At our
last meeting there were only four(4) votes, therefore new election has to be held. Mr. Guepe made a
motion to nominate Charlie Smith for President and seconded by Mr. Westerfield. No other
nominations were made for President. Mr. Guepe made a motion to close the nomination and
seconded by Mr. Westerfield. Mr. Smith will be the new President for 2018. Voted 5-1
Mr. Morton made a motion to nominate Mr. Guepe for Secretary and seconded by Mr. Wright.
Mr. Morton made a motion to close the nomination and seconded by Mr. Wright. No other nominations
were made for Secretary. Mr. Guepe will be the Secretary for 2018. Voted 6-0
Our new Officers for 2018 will be President Charlie Smith,Vice-President Rob Burgess and
Secretary Arthur Guepe.
Gary Brinkworth with John G. Brinkworth &Associates addressed the Board in regard to Secure
Space Storage. This would be located at 6202 Gheens Mill Road and there is a storage building on site
at this time. Mr. Brinkworth had appeared before the Board at our February 6th meeting, at which time
the Board had requested some modifications that meets the City Ordinance regarding drainage. Mr.
Morton made a motion to approve the plans as presented and seconded by Mr. King.
Motion approved unanimously
On the Agenda the Kingsfield Watershed Study for a Board discussion was placed on hold since
Mr. Gill was not present,and he had brought up some questions at a previous meeting. City Engineer
Crouch advised that he had no further information at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
Josh Hillman with Jacobi,Toombs& Lanz addressed the Board in regard to Project Gray. This is
located at Trey Street& Lewman Way in River Ridge which is located on a 250,000 square footage for
Project Gray. City Engineer Crouch advised that the plans meet the City Ordinance and recommends for
approval. Mr. Morton made a motion to approve the plans and seconded by Mr. King.
Motion approved unanimously
Scott Hannah with Heritage Engineering addressed the Board in regard to Bridgeponte
Commons, Retail 1 for a 4000 square footage restaurant at Gottbrath Parkway off Highway 62. These
plans had already been reviewed last summer by the Board. Mr. Guepe made a motion to approve and
seconded by Mr. Westerfield. Motion approved unanimously
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jason Cehic appeared before the Board regarding S & R Park, Lot 8,Jeffersonville (no other
address was given) requesting that he would like to apply gravel on the parking lot which he purchased
and later wants to start a business on this site. President Smith and members of the Board advised that
there has to be some solutions to the drainage problem before any actions could be taken. No date has
been set at this time.
REPORTS:
Mr. Bell advised all the information regarding Waverly Road has been collected and turned over
for appraisals which will take approximately 30 to 60 days.
City Engineer Crouch requested emails to set up a sub-committee for information regarding
drainage in areas of the City. Those volunteered are Mr. Smith, Mr. Guepe and Mr. Westerfield.
President Smith handed out to each Board member a possible program for Flood Proofing,
Improvements and Together Programs. It would consist of Who Qualifies, Examples of Projects Funded,
Wet Flood Proofing, Dry Flood Proofing, Equipment Elevation and Abandon Basements. Other
information for Award Process would be for qualified applicants would receive professional technical
assistance throughout the grant application process. The FIT Program would consist of three phases:
Application Phase, Review and Assistance Phase and Approval and Implementation Phase. President
Smith requested that he would like to have a meeting with City Engineer Crouch and Attorney Darren
Wilder to pursue this idea. They would then bring the information back to the Drainage Board.
President Smith introduced new member,James Wright and welcomed him to the Drainage
Board.
CLAIMS:
Mr. Morton reviewed and discussed with the Board claims in the amount of$5,115.33 which
had been submitted for approval. Mr. Morton made a motion to approve the claims in the amount of
$5,115.33 and seconded by Mr. King. Motion approved unanimously
Mr. Morton reviewed the 2018 Budget and Expenses thru January 31, 2018 with the Board.
ADJOURN:
Mr. Guepe made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 P.M. and seconded by Mr.
Westerfield. Our next meeting will be held on March 6, 2018 in the City Council's Chambers on the First
Floor.
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President Charlie Smith
ATTEST:
Secretary Pa Rush