HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-2008CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
FEBRUARY 19, 2008
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville met in regular session in
the Mayor's Conference Room in City HaIL, Jeffersonville, Indiana on Tuesday, Febmary
19, 2008.
Mayor Tom Galligan called the meeting to order at 3:10 P.M. Boazd Members
Tom Galligan, Bill Saegesser and Jeffrey Caldwell were present. Also present were
Board Attomey Scott Lewis, Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder, City Councilperson Connie
Sellers, Mayor's Executive Assistant Dana Young, City Engineer Bob Miller, Sewer
Collection Office Director Elisha Dale, Mike Meyer, Josh Hillman, Len Ashack and
Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis.
Board Member Caldwell made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition
of Aqua Utilities, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote oP 3-0.
The minutes of January 2, 2008 were presented for approval. Board Member
Saegesser made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, second by Board
Member Caldwell, passing on a vote of 3-0. The minutes of February 5, 2008 were
presented for approval. Board Member Caldwell made the motion to approve the
minutes noting the claim on the list for Strand for $74,241,81 has been voided and
corrected to allow payment to Aqua Utilities for $4,590, and Mitchel] and Stark
Construction for $69,651.81, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-
0.
The claim list was presented for approval. Board Member Caldwell made the
motion to approve the claims as presented, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing
on a vote of 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Director Dale presented the adjustment list for approval. This list will be
presented monthly for Board approval Following discussion, Board Member Saegesser
made the motion to approve the list as presented, second by Board Member Caldwell,
passing on a vote oC 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Aqua Utility Services General Manager Stephen Tolliver Sr., President George E.
Hughes Jr., and Attorney Greg Fifer presented a Wastewater System-River Ridge
Commerce Center proposal dated January 24, 2008. Attorney Fifer noted the need for a
decision prior to coming under the umbrella of the IURC. Board Member Saegesser does
not feel he has enough information to move forward. There is a need for a meeting with
the River Ridge Board and the Sanitary Sewer Board. An executive session will be
scheduled.
Mc Richard Everhart owns properly at 816 and 818 Colonial Park Drive that he
rents. Mr. Everhart explained a situation where water ran for a month that did not go into
the sewer. Mr. Everhart will present evidence and meet with Sewer Office Director Dale
to work on an adjustment.
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Mayor Galligan expressed concern regazding a report listing properties on 8`h
Street and 9`h Street as not being on sewers. Director Dale and Clerk Treasurer Wilder
explained the problem saying a corrected report has been run.
Mr. Josh Hillman of Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz presented the Team Contracting
contract. Mayor Galligan wants to meet with the projeetoC inspector. Inspections are ro
be documented with pictures. He is looking for consistency. The contract was signed.
Board Member Saegesser asked about the SRF closing. Mr. Hillman said the closing is
scheduled for March 24, 2008.
Mr. Mark Sneve reported on work done by Technon Controls outside the contract.
Mr. Sneve noted the Aqua Utility flow meter payment application #3 has been submitted.
His opinion is [hat the project is generally complete. Documents ace needed to release
the retainage. The CSO public notification program plan has been approved by the State.
Mr. Sneve explained the requirements. Following discussion, Board Member Saegesser
made the motion to authorize Strand and Associates to handle [he CSO public
notification program as presented in their January 15, 2008 proposal not to exceed $2500,
second by Board Member Caldwell, passing on a vote of 3-0. Mr. Sneve will coordinate
notification through Attorney Lewis.
CiTy Engineer Miller asked if Spencer had the pump ready to drop in the lift
station. Mr. Meyer replied no. The new pump is in Miami. Mayor Galligan asked how
this one would be kept from dropping. Mr. Meyer will be there when it is put in. This
was a freak accident. The procedures were reviewed. Mayor Galligan asked how it came
unhooked. Part of it got caught. Mayor Galligan said the guy in charge needs to be
accountable. Mayor Galligan understands accidents. This was a huge accident. Mr.
Meyer does not feel this will happen again. EMC was helping Pace when the accident
happened. Mr. Meyer will contact Pace [o have a representative at the next meeting.
Attorney Lewis would like to see the contract with Pace.
Mr. Meyer asked Mayoc Galligan to come over and look at [he sludge trucks.
Alternatives were discussed.
Attorney Lewis gave a litigation update. The recent legislation regarding liens
was discussed. Mayor Galligan suggested deposits on rental property. The City Council
would have ro change the Ordinance.
Board Member Caldwell made the motion to adjourn at 4:45 P.M., second by
imously.
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Peggy "1 er, Clerk Treasurer