HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-2009CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF MARCH 19, 2009
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 Thursday, March
19, 2009, at 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order at 3:10 P.M. Board Members Bill
Saegesser, Dale Orem, and Mayor Tom Galligan were present. Also present were Board
Attorney Scott Lewis, Sewer Collection Office Director Bill Mattingly, Jorge Lanz
representing Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz, Len Ashack representing Bernardin, Lochmueller
& Associates, City Engineer Bob Miller, Assistant City Engineer Andy Crouch, Assistant
Superintendent Lori Kearney, Communications Director Larry Thomas, Bruce Wright,
and Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis.
Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the agenda as presented,
second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The minutes of March 5, 2009 were presented for approval. Board Member Orem
made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, second by Board Member
Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The claim list was presented for approval. It was requested that a claim to Bruce
Wright in the amount of $1,610.00 and a claim to Freightliner in the amount of
$58,987.00 be added to the list. Following discussion of the claims, Board Member
Orem made the motion to approve the claim list as presented, as well as the additional
claims, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Jorge Lanz reviewed and recommended approval of the Subsurface Exploration
Proposal, Coopers Lane Annexation CS Proposal No. 9G-03/14a with Constructions
Solutions, LLC. Following discussion, Board Member Saegesser made the motion to
approve the proposal as presented, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of
3-0. Jorge Lanz reported the 2009 PER has been submitted.
John Seever of Umbaugh presented and reviewed the recently updated financial
report. SRF Loan money was discussed. John Seever said the SRF and Stimulus money
has been blended. He does feel Jeffersonville has a very good chance at the first go
round of SRF money. The ability to sell bonds was discussed. A rate increase is not
necessary to close on the current project. He does suggest a bond anticipation loan
(promissory note). The procedure for a rate increase was discussed. The need for the
North plant was reviewed.
Paul Primavera appeared before the Board to obtain permission for the Stacy
Springs project. Jorge Lanz said he sees no problem. Bob Miller said there is a need for
a study on the Coopers Lane Lift Station. Jorge Lanz said there should be plenty of
capacity. Mayor Galligan does not see a problem. Jorge Lanz and Bob Miller will
review the project.
Larry Decker presented and reviewed a proposal to purchase 8 generators for lift
stations. The need for stabilizing was discussed. The need for a bid was discussed.
There is a need to standardize the lift stations.
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Len Ashack reviewed the IDEM Final Modification of NPDES Permit letter for
Mill Creek.
Mayor Galligan noted the need to talk about the Crunchers agreement.
Bill Mattingly presented and reviewed the adjustments. The cash report was
presented and discussed.
There is a need to reschedule the second meeting in April. The second meeting in
April is scheduled for Friday, Apri124, 2009 at 9:00 A.M.
Board Member Orem made the motion to adjourn at 5:05 P.M., second by Board
Member Saegesser, passing unanimously.
Tom Galligan, Mayor
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Dale Orem, Member
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ATTEST:
Pegg der, Clerk Treasurer