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CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
JANUARY 15,2008
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville met in regular session in
the Mayor's Conference Room in City Hall, Jeffersonville, Indiana on Tuesday, January
15,2008.
Board Member Jeffrey Caldwell called the meeting to order at 3:05 P.M. Board
Members Bill Saegesser and Jeffrey Caldwell were present. Also present were Board
Attorney Scott Lewis, Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder, Sewer Collection Office Director
Elisha Dale, Mike Meyer, Jorge Lanz, Len Ashack and Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara
Hollis.
The agenda was approved with the addition of Kevin Taft of Blankenbeker and
Sons, Land Surveyors.
The minutes of December 18, 2007 were presented for approval. Bill Saegesser
made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, second by Jeffrey Caldwell,
passing unanimously.
Following discussion of the claims, Bill Saegesser made the motion to approve
the claims as presented, second by Jeffery Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Ms. Carolyn Rivera appeared before the Board requesting payment assistance for
a sewer tap. Ms. Rivera was referred to Director Elisha Dale for arrangements.
Ms. Lisa Luttring and Ms. Le Anne Kruer Scott, representing Your Community
Bank presented a proposal for lockbox treasury management services. At the conclusion
of the presentation, Clerk Treasurer Wilder and Director Dale said they are comfortable
with the proposal.
Engineer Jorge Lanz reported there are three residents of the Longview Beach
project that have not paid. The Board directed Mr. Lanz to have them contact Director
Dale to finance the payments. Engineer Lanz reported everything is moving along. Bids
will be opened January 25, 2008 at 3 P.M.
Mr. Kevin Taft requested permission to submit construction plan application for
sewer service to City Engineer Miller and Jacobi Toombs and Lanz for 19 duplexes,
known as Georgia Crossing Town Homes. Following discussion, Bill Saegesser made
the motion to approve the request, second by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Mr. Len Ashack reported he has been contacted twice by IDEM regarding
ownership of the Ohio River. Mr. Ashack reviewed the need for an executive meeting
before February 5, 2008. Sensitivity of the Ohio River was discussed. There is a need to
decide what the goal is. He will keep the Board informed. Mr. Ashack asked if legal
counsel would be changed. Bill Saegesser and Jeffrey Caldwell want all information to
go thru Board Attorney Scott Lewis. Mr. Ashack will contact the Corps of Engineers for
a meeting with Jeffersonville and Clarksville. An executive meeting was set for February
5,2008 at 1 :30 P.M. There will be a conference call February 8, 2008.
Bill Saegesser received an email from Mr. Mark Sneve from Strand and
Associates regarding the CSO notification program.
Mr. Mike Meyer presented back up reimbursement claims to Ms. Karen Buzzard
in the amount of $101.90 and Mr. Charles Folks in the amount of $1,384.43. Bill
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Saegesser made the motion to approve the claims, second by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing
unanimously.
Attorney Scott Lewis presented a petition from Surrey Hills Estates residents
requesting they not be forced to tap in to City sewers. The petition was entered for
record. There will be a mediation meeting with the town of Utica at 9 A.M. on Thursday,
January 17. Attorney Lewis reported on a 16-page memo regarding negotiation
mediation.
Bill Saegesser commented on the new balance sheet form. He also updated the
Board regarding River Ridge. The last time he contacted the interim manager to discuss
the LAP plan he was told he would be called. His call has not been returned. This is his
second contact with no response.
Engineer Jorge Lanz reported on a meeting with Aqua Utilities and EMC. The
communication situation has been delayed. Eight are operating; there are problems with
two. The internet provider was changed and this may have caused problems. There may
be some warranty issues. There is a need to get flow meters in and working. Bill
Saegesser told Mike Meyer to make it work.
Board Member Caldwell made the motion to adjourn at 4:00 P.M., second by
Board Member Saegesser, passing unanimously.
ATTEST:
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lder, Clerk Treasurer