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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-2008CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE SANITARY SEWER BOARD JANUARY 2, 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 2, 2008. Mayor Tom Galligan called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.M. Board Members Bill Saegesser and Jeffrey Caldwell were present. Also present were Board Attorney Scott Lewis, City Engineer Bob Miller, Mike Meyer, Sewer Office Director Elisa Dale, Jorge Lanz, and Len Ashack. Board Member Caldwell made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition of a discussion of the plant at ICI, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0. City Councilpersons Ron Grooms and Nathan Samuel requested the Sewer Board reconsider payment of the sewer portion of the property and casualty insurance premium. City Councilperson Grooms reviewed the breakdown on the insurance. Board Member Caldwell made the motion to approve the payment of the share of property and casualty insurance in the amount of $117,072.01, second by Board Member Saegesser. Board Member Saegesser feels this should be built into the sewer rate. Following further discussion the motion passed on a vote of 3-0. Board Member Caldwell would like to get an open discussion started with the City Council about the future of the treatment plant at ICI. Board Member Saegesser reviewed the history. Board Member Saegesser does not believe the River Ridge Board has made any decisions. Mayor Galligan noted there is a lot of development going on and something needs to be done. Mayor Galligan explained what he thought should be done. Board Member Saegesser feels the current plant is at about 75% capacity. He feels the existing plant has little value. Engineer Jorge Lanz feels a North or East end plant is a good alternative. If that is done the 100% expansion to the downtown plant will not be necessary. Board Member Saegesser said he would be happy to attend the next River Ridge Board meeting. Mayor Galligan is interested in securing enough ground to protect the City for the growth in the area. Engineer Lanz will provide copies of all the reports. Board Member Saegesser feels they think they have a valuable asset out there, he personally feels it is a liability. There is a report from Umbaugh regarding the worth. Engineer Jorge Lanz submitted and reviewed his report. Discussion was held regarding the work done by Team Contracting at the Jeffersonville Towne Center. The Middle Road Project has about $24,000 left on the contract. If the plans are to change the Board needs to make a decision about going up Port Road. Three Longview Beach property owners have not paid up front. A certified letter will be sent. A backflow preventer has been installed in the Eighth and Ohio Street area. One thing that does need to be addressed is the storm water that runs off the Bales property. The drainage board should be consulted regarding a combined project. Engineer Lanz said a separate storm sewer is necessary. Discussion followed regarding the use of the pipe that was used by the old sewer plant. Engineer Lanz recommended the contract for the Blanchel Terrace project be awarded to the apparent low bidder, Team Contracting, in the amount of January 2, 2008 2 $294,343.50. Following discussion, Board Member Saegesser made the motion to award the Blanchel Terrace Combined Sewer Separation and Elimination Project to Team Contracting in the amount $294,343.50, second by Board Member Caldwell, passing on a vote of 3-0. Len Ashack reviewed recreation on the Ohio River. The City's position is that the Ohio River is not affected by Jeffersonville's CSOs upstream. A teleconference is scheduled for the 9th at 10:00. The City is up to date on what they have said they would do. A spreadsheet was presented and explained. Engineer Lanz has reviewed the amendments and recommends they be approved. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the amendment number one to Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates September 5, 2006 agreement as presented, second by Board Member Caldwell, passing on a vote of 3-0. Mark Sneve reviewed his report and Strand's ongoing projects. A public meeting to review LTCP alternatives was held December 4, 2007. No public showed up regarding the combined sewer systems flowmetering project. All but one at Blanchel Terrace is operational now. A brief report on flowmeter data and model calibration was submitted to the EPA. Pace Contracting is installing access hatch and additional flowmeter at the Tenth Street Pump Station. Regarding local limits evolution, the EPA has agreed to the new local limits, a letter is forthcoming. Following a 30-day public comment period, all related City Ordinances will be revised. Mike Meyer explained his report. BOD loadings were discussed. This will be looked at. Board Member Caldwell made the motion to adjourn, second by Board Member Saege ,passing nan'mously. °~ om Galligan, ayo ,-, Bill Saegesser, ATTEST: ~~ Pegg ilder, Clerk Treasurer