HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 17, 2018 JEFFERSONVILLE DRAINAGE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 17, 2018
The Jeffersonville Drainage Board met on July 17, 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
Chester King
John Ketenbrink
Absent was Brandon Westerfield
Guests: Lisa Gill, President of City Council
Josh Hillman with Jacobi,Toombs& Lanz
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
Mr. Morton reviewed the claims with the Board in the amount of$12,463.76, asking if anyone
had questions regarding the claims. Mr. Morton made a motion to approve the claims as presented in
the amount of$12,463.76 and seconded by Mr. King. Motion approved unanimously
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Smith presented the minutes from July 3, 2018 meeting, asking if there were any
corrections or additions. Mr. Burgess made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and
seconded by Mr. Gill. Motion approved unanimously
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Josh Hillman with Jacobi,Toombs& Lanz addressed the Board in regard to POSCO. This will be a
steel wire process plant in River Ridge and the Board had reviewed the plans before the meeting. Mr.
Hillman advised that this property will drain directly into the river. City Engineer Crouch had reviewed
the plans and recommended for approval. Mr. Burgess made a motion to approve the plans as
presented and seconded by Mr. Guepe. Motion approved unanimously
Jennifer Caummisar with Accurus Engineering was on the agenda regarding Masters Supply. It
was requested that this be tabled until a later date by Ms. Caummisar.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Walter Hayes at 820 Pratt Street addressed the Board in regard to flooding at his residence. Mr.
Hayes had pictures of his garage being flooded and advised it does not have any drains and no place for
the water to go during the heavy rains. Mr. Bell and City Engineer Crouch have reviewed the area after
the rains. Mr. Hayes advised that should be more action by the city and it was costing him and his
neighbors money when they had flooding in this area.
REPORTS:
City Engineer Crouch advised the Board that there were two sets of plans to review before the
next meeting.
Mr. Morton reviewed the 2018 Budget and Expenses with the Board and asked if there were any
questions.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Burgess made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 P.M. and seconded by Mr. Gill. Our
next meeting will be held on August 7, 2018 at 5:30 P.M.
President Charlie Smith
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