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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. G- " / President Charlie Smith ATTEST: OIL U Patty Rush; ecretary