HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20-2009CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 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
20, 2009, at 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order. Board Members Dale Orem, and
Mayor Tom Galligan were present. Board Member Saegesser is absent. Also present
were Board Attorney Scott Lewis, 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, Safety
Director Dominique Mongarella, Jorge Lanz representing Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz,
Patty Yount representing Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates, John Seever of
Umbaugh, and Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis.
Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition of
James Gonda with Land Design and Development, second by Mayor Galligan, passing on
a vote of 2-0.
The claim list was presented for approval. Additions of MSC Industrial for
$126.74, Best Equipment for $3,925, Weld-Rite Supply for $50.72, and Strand for
$19,261.20 and subtractions of Hanson Aggregates of $643.38 and Shrewsberry and
Associates for $7,611. 51 were requested. 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 Mayor Galligan, passing on a vote of 2-0.
James Gonda representing Ikon Jefferson Development LLC, requested capacity
approval fora 15-condominium development in Orchard Hills. He explained the project
and request. Following discussion, Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the
request, second by Mayor Galligan, passing on a vote of 2-0.
Mr. Paul Carraher, a resident of Springdale Drive, explained events he
experienced relating to the August 4, 2009 flood. He felt it did not make sense to not
pump onto the street and to allow flow into basements. He felt the workers did not know
what to do. Mayor Galligan said the claim would be turned over to the insurance
company. Information and pictures have been given to Safety Director Dominique
Mongarella. Mr. Carraher noted concern for solicitors contacting residents in the area.
John Seever distributed and explained Sewage Works Financial Analysis -
Proposed Improvement Projects -Updated. Len Ashack reviewed the Equivalent
Dwelling Units fee. The rate Ordinance is ready to go to the Council. Mayor Galligan
wants to make sure reference is made to standards. At the conclusion of all discussion,
Mayor Galligan made the motion to recommend passage of a rate increase to the City
Council, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 2-0. John Seever will
move forward. The report will be forwarded electronically to Board Member Saegesser
and all the City Council members.
Director Mattingly presented and reviewed the July 31, 2009 financial statements.
Bruce Wright presented the adjustment certificate totaling $8,134.41 reviewing
the larger amounts. Following discussion, Board Member Orem made the motion to
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approve the adjustments as presented, second by Mayor Galligan, passing on a vote of 2-
0.
Engineer Miller received a call from Mr. English denying receipt of a letter.
Engineer Miller has sent the letter registered and certified this time.
Superintendent Ashack presented and reviewed the August 20, 2009 Department
Report. Attention was called to the Siemens quote. There will be a Hansen Software
demonstration on September 11, 2009. Superintendent Ashack will present job
descriptions and needs for extra positions at the next meeting.
Patty Yount said she is trying to find money.
Board Member Orem made the motion to adjourn at 5:05 P.M., second by Mayor
Galligan, p,~ssing un~-imous}jy. „„
Galligan, Mayor
Orem, Member
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Bill Saegesser, Member
ATTEST:
Pegg lder, Clerk Treasurer