HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 3, 2018 JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 3, 2018
The Jeffersonville Drainage Board met on July 3, 2018 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers,
First Floor, 500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana. President Charlie Smith called the meeting
to order with the following in attendance:
BOARD MEMBERS: STAFF:
Charlie Smith Andy Crouch
Steve Gill Matt Bell
Grant Morton Kevin Feder
Arthur Guepe Darren Wilder,Attorney
James Wright Patty Rush
Rob Burgess
John Ketenbrink
Absent was Brandon Westerfield
Guests: Josh Hillman with Jacobi, Toombs& Lanz for Knapheide
David Blankenbeker and Jeff Corbett for Ellingsworth Commons
Council President Lisa Gill
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
Mr. Burgess made a motion to move#3 (Approval of Claims)to#7, since Mr. Morton had not
completed reviewing the claims, motion was seconded by Mr. Guepe. Motion approved unanimously
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Smith presented the minutes from June 19, 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. Morton. Motion approved unanimously
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Josh Hillman addressed the Board in regard to Knapheide at 4725 New Middle Road owned by
Koetter Construction. They are requesting approval for the expansion of vehicle storage area and
advised it does meet the Ordinance. City Engineer Crouch had reviewed the plans and recommended
for approval. Mr. Guepe made a motion to approve the expansion and seconded by Mr. Ketenbrink.
Motion approved unanimously
David Blankenbaker addressed the Board in regard to Ellingsworth Commons, Sections 2-8
located on the Ellensworth Farm. They are requesting for approval of 511 lots and adding an additional
basin on the south side of the property. They want to start the paving process for the road and advised
there will be two lakes in the area. City Engineer Crouch reviewed the plans and recommended for
approval. Mr. Guepe made a motion to approve the plans as presented and seconded by Mr. Wright.
Motion approved unanimously
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Ms. Mary Gowens at 220 Perrin Lane addressed the Board in regard to her property. She owns
two parcels of land but only has a house on one, but each parcel has an address number. She asked why
she is paying$40.00 for each parcel with only one house. It was noted to her that each address gets
charged whether it has a building or vacant lot. If later she sells the other parcel then that address or
resident would be charged to someone else. Ms. Gowens understood and thanked the Board.
REPORTS:
City Engineer advised that he had distributed plans to each member to review for our next
meeting.
Mr. Burgess advised the Board that he is going to resign as Vice-President for the Drainage
Board. He had submitted a letter of resignation to Councilperson White, but Councilperson White
refused the resignation.
Due to Mr. Burgess resigning, the Board decided to elect a replacement for Mr. Burgess. Mr.
Morton made a motion to nominate Steve Gill for Vice-President and seconded by Mr. Ketenbrink. The
motion was closed with no other recommendations. Mr. Gill will remain Vice-President of the Drainage
Board for the remainder of 2018. Motion approved unanimously
Council President Lisa Gill advised there will be an Executive Session on July 16, 2018 at 5:00
P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room. This will include the City Council, Sewer Board and the Drainage
Board.
CLAIMS:
Mr. Morton reviewed the claims with the Board and made a motion to approve the claims in the
amount of$58,021.42, Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously
ADJOURN:
Mr. Burgess made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 P.M. and seconded by Mr. Guepe.
Our next meeting will be held on July 17, 2018 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers.
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President Charlie Smith
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Patty Rush; ecretary