HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-2008CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2005
The Sanitary Sewer Boazd of the City of Jeffersonville met in regulaz session in
the Mayor's Conference Room in City Hall, Jeffersonville, Indiana on Tuesday,
September 16, 2008, at 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Tom Galligan called [he meeting to order at 3:30 P.M. Boazd Members
Tom Galligan, Bill Saegesser and Jeffrey Caldwell were present. Also present were
Boazd Attorney Scott Lewis, City Engineer Bob Miller, Sewer Collection Office Director
Bill Mattingly, Rob Sartell representing EMC, Jorge Lanz representing Jacobi, Toombs
and Lanz, Len Ashack and Patty Yount representing Bemardin, Lochmueller &
Associates, Executive Assistant Dana Young, and DepuTy Clerk Treasurer Bazbaza
Hollis.
Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve [he agenda with [he
deletion of Dave Roy, and the addition of Bill Mattingly, John Perkins, and flow meter
discussion and letter, second by Board Member Caldwell, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The minutes of September 2, 2008 were presented for approval. Boazd Member
Saegesser made the motion to approve [he minutes as presented, second by Mayor
Galligan, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The claim list was presented for approval. City Engineer Bob Miller presented
additional claims for consideration: Heritage Engineering - $1,843.50, Heritage
Engineering - $2,974.50, Shrewsbetry and Associates - $727.27, Striegel Asphalt -
$1,586.00, Larry Cain - $10,614.17, and Bill Mattingly - $2,353.75. Board Member
Saegesser questioned the claim to Robert Lynn, noting [he need for a procedure. The
claim in the amount of $1,200 payable to Keystone was also discussed. Following all
discussion of the claims, Board Member Saegesser made the motion to [able the claim to
Robert Lynn and the claim to Keystone in the amount of $1,200 approve the remainder of
the claim list as presented, and the additional claims, second by Board Member Caldwell,
passing on a vote of 3-0. Mayor Galligan expressed concern over the number of
additional claims. Following discussion of the claim list procedure, the request was made
to hold the claims not available for the list for the following meeting.
Greg Fifer, Attomey representing Gilmore Construction, presented original proof
of publication documents. Attorney Fifer ran thm the highlights of a proposal for a
public private partnership agreement. The proposal is fora 60/40 split of the cost of the
project The cost to the City is to be 40%. Surveyor David Blankenbeker added further
explanation to the project. Mayor Galligan then asked for public comment on the City to
take proposals ro run sewers lines [o the Herb Lewis Road interceptor. No comment was
voiced. Board Member Saegesser made [he motion to approve the public-private
agreement submitted by Gilmore Construction, Inc, contingent upon review by Board
Attorney Lewis, second by Board Member Caldwell, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Bill Mattingly reported he has talked with Davy Roy regarding his request for
summer relief for a nursery. It was suggested he put in a meter for watering. Bill
Mattingly presented a sample affidavit to be used with the monthly adjustment lists. A
written policy is needed for adjustments.
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John Perkins presented sample pre-lien letters, saying Recorder Dick Jones has
been very helpful with the research. The Treasurer's Office has been less than helpful,
saying personnel are nor available. A total of $90,318 has been filed. It would be the
Board's decision to use City Court for collection action. Board Member Saegesser
appreciates John's work and [he coverage done by the Evening News. At the conclusion
of all discussion, Board Member Saegesser made the motion to authorize Attorney Lewis
to work with John Perkins to work on court action to collect delinquent sewer bills,
second by Board Member Caldwell, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Len Ashack reviewed proposals from Gripp Incorporated, BL Anderson
Company, and Teledyne Isco, for ISCO 2150 Area Velocity Flow Meters and options,
recommending the Isco Flow Meters from Gripp and the service proposal from Gripp
with the $45,026 option. Following discussion, Board Member Saegesser made the
motion to accept [he recommendation of Len Ashack after consent for a time extension
with L. Cain, second by Board Member Caldwell, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Len Ashack presented and explained a letter to Mr. Jerry Dittmer, Chief,
Municipal Permits Section of IDEM RE: Request for Permit Modification. Jorge Lanz
raised the issue of placement, explaining the right of way has not been obtained. A
meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday. At the conclusion of all discussion, Board
Member Saegesser made the motion to authorize Mayor Galligan [o sign the letter
requesting outfall change, as presented, second by Boazd Member Caldwell, passing on a
vote of 3-0. Jorge Lanz asked if this is the alternative. Len Ashack feels they should
have both locafions. Jorge Lanz said if both can be kept they should. There will be
further discussion.
Jorge Lanz presented and explained a letter from Team Contracting regazding
Sellers Court. Jorge Lanz wants to make sure the contract warranty time period does not
run out, suggesting the warranty be extended. Mayor Galligan feels where the asphalt is
down it needs to be checked, compacted and patched. It should be core checked. Ciry
Engineer Miller does not feel this is unreasonable and a letter should be sent to the surety
company regarding the bond. Board Member Saegesser suggests Jacobi, Toombs, and
Lanz mark across the azea that needs to be inspected. Following all discussion, Board
Member Saegesser made the motion to authorize Jorge Lanz to send a letter to Team
Contracting regarding Sellers Court and authorize Attomey Lewis to send a letter to the
bonding company regazding an investigation into repair techniques to Sellers Court
before the Ciry will accept the street, second by Board Member Caldwell, passing on a
vote of 3-0.
Jorge Lanz requests the Sewer Project Manager be instructed to have al] engineers
proceed in the direction of a north plan[ and get realistic alternatives. Jorge Lanz believes
a north facility is fundamental to economic development and that needs to be broken
apart from whatever has to be done with the EPA. There is a need for a focus. At the
conclusion of all discussion, Boazd Member Saegesser made the motion that the long-
term control plan is to have a north wastewater treatment plant to maximize CSO
treatment at the downtown plant, second by Board Member Caldwell, passing on a vote
of 3-0.
Rob Sartell reported EMC is working azound the clock with the power outages
due to the recent storm. He has no record of any backup complaints. Mayor Galligan
needs to know what KW is needed to run each lifr station. Rob Sartell said there is a
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need to have the capability to pump around on the older stations. Mayor Galligan noted
the need to have e systematic approach. Rob Sartell will provide KW to City Engineer
Miller. Rob Sar[ell said he could use another pick-up truck. He was told [o call City
Engineer Miller to find one. Rob Sartel] will provide all vehicle information at the next
meeting. There is a need For a price and bid specs on a new truck.
Bo Member Saegesser made the motion to adjourn at 4:55 P.M., second by
Bgarcjiiber Q~d~ygljgp~sing unanimously.
ATTEST:
Pegg ilder, Clerk Treasurer