The Clark County Drainage Board held its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, again without the county surveyor in attendance.
The dispute between Clark County Surveyor Bob Isgrigg and the board continues to hamper the body’s effectiveness, with Isgrigg insisting on communicating with the board only through letters.
Four letters were sent to the board for action at Wednesday’s meeting. Those letters were in regards to a blocked drain at the Lakeside subdivision at the Summit; an investigation of drainage issues in the Hazelwood subdivision; accusations of the drainage board making payments for projects without the surveyor’s supervision; and a letter requesting the revision of county drainage ordinances to be sent back Isgrigg so he can critique it.
Isgrigg, as previously reported in The Evening News, insists the local drainage law is not in compliance with the state’s drainage law.
But attorney for the drainage board Greg Fifer said the standards in state drainage code 36-9-27-69.5 are consistent with the county’s current ordinance.
A complaint filed by Isgrigg against the county is still in court, but is being held up because the attorneys have asked to delay a judgement in order to reach a possible settlement.
“I think we’ve waited long enough,” said Commissioner and board member Mike Moore, of the possibility of reaching a settlement in the case.
Moore, who is named in the suit, asked the other board members present — Les Kavanaugh and Mike Hallas — if they would agree to seek a decision in the case. The board agreed and Fifer said if a settlement is not reached by the end of the week he will ask Clark County Superior Court No. 1 Judge Vicki Carmichael for a ruling on the case.
In other business:
• A lawsuit filed by residents near the Forest Hills subdivision has been delayed. The trial that was set to occur has been postponed and the parties have been ordered to go to a mediation before the end of the year. A trial date has been rescheduled for Jan. 27, 2010.
• A motion was made and approved that if the drainage board has any money in reserve at the end of the year it would go to the payrolls of five county offices, including county assessor, auditor, clerk, recorder and treasurer. Approximately $10,000 to $15,000 could be held in reserve and is subject to approval by the auditor before it is designated.
Clark County
Clark County Drainage board continues to be hampered by no-show surveyor
Board agrees to ask for ruling from judge in dispute if no settlement by end of week
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
The Indiana Court of Appeals heard the respective oral arguments on the town of Sellersburg’s effort to annex the Covered Bridge Subdivision and the Willows on Wednesday. Covered Bridge appealed the trial court’s ruling that the town’s annexation preceded the subdivision’s effort to incorporate into an independent town and that, in exchange for sewer service, the residents would agree to not remonstrate against the annexation attempt.
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Redistricting on tap again for Jeffersonville
Though they just did so last year, it’s already time for the Jeffersonville City Council to start thinking about redistricting again.
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JEFF Fest set for June 9
The Jeffersonville Entire Family Fun Festival, better known as JEFF Fest, will
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Charlestown encourages Realtors and developers to help it grow
he city hosted a showcase for about 200 developers and Realtors at Charlestown High School on Tuesday. The purpose of the showcase was to pitch the city as a place that is expected to prosper, especially in light of the continued development at River Ridge Commerce Center.
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Jeffersonville mayor vetoes two council acts
“It’s a meaningless resolution. It carries no weight. I think it’s political posturing and I’d as soon not be a part of it,” Moore said. “I will not be brought into a political discussion that’s already been decided.”
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Bridges project specifics emerging
Valentine outlined that incentives will be part of Kentucky’s contract with the winning bidder.
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He explained that once construction begins, the expected cost of construction per day will total about $80,000 and the contractor can earn incentives for finishing early and penalties for finishing late. A completion date is set for June 30, 2018. - News and Tribune briefs for May 23, 2012
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Gregg picks Simpson for Dems ticket
Gregg got his biggest applause from the crowd Tuesday when he played up their joint support for women’s access to health care, which has become a national talking point for Democrats.
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TARC OKs rate increases
Contrary to its monetary situation, the amount of people riding the public transit system has increased about 10 percent, Barker said.
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Miss Clark County 2012 entrants sought
The contest is based on interview, evening gown and professional wear competition. Any Clark County young woman between the ages of 16 to 21 is eligible to participate.
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
