HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-06-2009CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF AUGUST 6, 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, August
6, 2009, at 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order. Board Members Bill Saegesser, Dale
Orem, and Mayor Tom Galligan were present. Also present were Sewer Superintendent
Len Ashack, Assistant Superintendent Lori Kearney, City Engineer Bob Miller, Assistant
City Engineer Andy Crouch, Sewer Collection Office Director Bill Mattingly and Bruce
Wright, Jorge Lanz representing Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz, Mark Sneve representing
Strand Associates, Steve Keiber, representing HDR/Quest, Communications Director
Larry Thomas, John Seever of Umbaugh, 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 July 16, 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 SRF claim to
Mac Construction in the amount of $203,352 be considered as well. It was requested
claims in the amount of $9,000 to Mac Construction, River Hills for $23,000 and the
CDM contract payment in the amount of $13,088 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.
Mr. Wilson, a resident of Strawberry Lane, appeared before the Board regarding
sewage backing up into his home. He reviewed a long history of problems. Mayor
Galligan explained the lines are small and need to be replaced. He further explained the
consent decree saying the lift station is a part of this. Mr. Wilson feels the residents
deserve attention following 20 years of sewage in homes. Mayor Galligan said aback-up
flow preventor would be installed on Mr. Wilson's property. He will do whatever it takes
to help the people on Strawberry Lane. Mr. Wilson said his next step is to get an
attorney. Mr. Wilson introduced Ms. Laura Wiggins, a resident of 728 Strawberry who
explained she makes $28,000 a year and has paid $10,000 for sewer damages.
Ms. Sarah Shelton appeared before the Board to request a payment plan for a tap
in at 5102 New Chapel Road. She was referred to Bill Mattingly.
Director Larry Thomas explained Emergency Director Mindy Christian has been
going door to door in flooded areas with information.
Mr. Gus Luckert of Greater Clark County Schools is not present. He has talked
with Board Member Orem requesting a rebate for Jeffersonville High School and River
Valley Middle School due to draining the pools to change the drains. Discussion
followed raising the question of where the pool water was drained.
Jorge Lanz presented and reviewed Jeffersonville Sanitary Sewer Projects Status
Report -August 6, 2009. Following discussion, Board Member Saegesser made the
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motion to approve the proposal from Construction Solutions, LLC for Subsurface
Exploration Proposal, Proposed Sewer Expansions, Salem-Noble Road, Steeplechase
Subdivision, Jeffersonville, Indiana, CS Proposal No. 9G-08/03a, as recommended by
Jorge Lanz, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Mark Sneve discussed the model calibration. Board Member Saegesser made the
motion to authorize submittal of the model calibration to the EPA, second by Board
Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Steve Keiber reviewed the Project Status Report, Jeffersonville WWTP 50%
Expansion, Jeffersonville Sanitary Sewer Board Meeting, August 6, 2009, saying it is
getting close. Mayor Galligan asked when he anticipates paving. Steve Keiber will
report on that at the next meeting.
Assistant Engineer Any Crouch reported on the web-enabled GIS project. He
anticipates completion in June or July 2010. The storage for the video truck data was
discussed.
Engineer Bob Miller explained Sue Hatfield of 822 Mechanic Street is on a sewer
with three others. She wants her own and is upset with the tap-in fee. Mayor Galligan
said she does not have to pay. It will be relocated.
Superintendent Ashack explained the need for a new vactor truck. He presented
quotes. A lease was discussed. Two other proposals were reviewed.
Deputy Hollis presented a claim to Randy Leverett in the amount of $216 for
reimbursement for obtaining trailer license. Board Member Saegesser made the motion
to approve the claim as presented, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of
3-0.
Bill Mattingly presented and reviewed financial reports noting the need for a rate
increase.
Following presentation, Board Member Saegesser made the motion to pay a claim
to David Lewis in the amount of $5,600, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a
vote of 3-0.
Board Member Orem made the motion to accept the Consent Decree between the
Department of Justice, IDEM, EPA, and the City of Jeffersonville, second by Board
Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Board Member Orem made the motion to adjourn at 4:55 P.M., second by Board
Me b r aegesse in unanimously.
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