HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-2009CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 18, 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 Friday, September
18, 2009, at 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order at 1:40 P.M. Board Members Bill
Saegesser, Dale Orem, and Mayor Tom Galligan were present. 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 Bruce Wright, Josh Hillman representing Jacobi, Toombs and
Lanz, Mark Sneve representing Strand Associates, 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 September 3, 2009 were presented for approval. Board Member
Saegesser made the motion to approve the minutes as corrected, second by Board
Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The claim list was presented for approval. It was requested that a claim for a
refund to Laura Jones for $213.00, a claim to Mac Construction in the amount of
$99,88.60 and a claim to Mac Construction Retainage in the amount of $11,098.19 be
considered in addition 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.
Superintendent Ashack reported that Mr. Petters' backflow preventor is working.
Don Wilson of Bernardin, Lochmueller and Associates presented and reviewed
exhibits regarding proposed locations for the North plant. All are waiting for a decision
from River Ridge. Board Member Saegesser said the Board cannot wait for River Ridge
to make a decision. He will attend the River Ridge meeting scheduled for Monday at
4:00 P.M.
Director Wright presented and reviewed adjustments dated September 1, 2009
through September 15, 2009 totaling $5,710.49. Board Member Saegesser made the
motion to approve the adjustments as presented, second by Board Member Orem, passing
on a vote of 3-0. Director Wright said he is making do with the printers for now.
John Hillman reviewed the bid tabulation report for the Spring Street Pump
Station Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Job No. 0965. It is recommended Insituform be
awarded the bid. Following discussion, Board Member Saegesser made the motion to
award the bid to Insituform in the amount of $599,202.50 contingent upon receipt of the
funds from the BAN, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
There are unforeseen circumstances with the CS07 separation. Bill Sanders with
Heritage Engineering explained the problems in the area of Market Street, Mulberry,
Pearl and the Floodwall. He is requesting to design new pieces. Board Member Orem
asked about Carmen Industries and the house across the street. Josh Hillman will look at
this and check with Clarksville. At the conclusion of all discussion, Board Member
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Orem made the motion to contract with Heritage Engineering with regard to outfall #7
not to exceed $10,000, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Superintendent Ashack reviewed a service proposal from Gripp Incorporated.
The annual contract amount is $19,980. At the conclusion of all discussion, Board
Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the Gripp proposal for one year of
maintenance of the flowmeters in the amount of $19,980, second by Board Member
Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Superintendent Ashack noted an error on page 12, paragraph numbered 1. of the
United States Of America, and The State Of Indiana v. The City Of Jeffersonville,
Indiana Civil Action No. 4:09-ev-0125DFH-WGH complaint pertains to Evansville.
There are two steps that need to be done. The rain garden plants need to be done before
November 15, due to the weather. He is asking the Board to give Construction Solutions
the go ahead to do the rain garden and the SEP for Preservation Park not to exceed
$7,500. Board Member Orem made the motion to contract with Construction Solutions
to design the SEP for Preservation Station not to exceed $7,500, and contract with
Bernardin Lochmueller & Associates to design the SEP for River Ridge, not to exceed
$9,000, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0. Mayor Galligan
explained the need for sampling and testing at the upper end of the proposed canal.
Following discussion, Board Member Saegesser made the motion to contract with
Construction Solutions for limited sampling and testing not to exceed $7,500, second by
Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0. Superintendent Ashack reviewed a
proposal from Construction Solutions with regard to TCLP testing. Board Member Orem
made the motion to approve the Construction Solutions proposal for $4,100 regarding
outfall sewer to Mill Creek, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-
0.
Board Member Saegesser made the motion to have Strand Associates submit the
Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Control Plan XPSWMN Calibration and
Verification to the USEPA, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
John Hereford of Strand explained Amendment #4 to Task Order No. 5 Pursuant to
Technical Services Agreement Dated March 7, 2005, and Task Order No. 09-01 for the
Conceptual Design and Feasibility Study of Canal (Phase 1). Mark Sneve explained the
difference in the two proposals. Board Member Saegesser does not understand the
differences and the need for both. Mayor Galligan reviewed several options.
Superintendent Ashack noted the need to share the costs between the City,
Redevelopment, and Drainage. At the conclusion of all discussion, Board Member Orem
made the motion to approve Amendment No. 4 not to exceed $100,000, second by Board
Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0. Board Member Orem then made the motion
to approve Task Order 09-01 to be shared equally with the Sanitary Sewer Board,
Drainage and Redevelopment not to exceed $300,000 with the total to the Sanitary Sewer
Board not to exceed $100,000.
Mayor Galligan informed the Board the amended Salary Ordinance has passed on
two readings.
Board Member Saegesser asked Don Wilson if Green and Green is a company or
a concept. To Don's knowledge it is more of a team. Board Member Saegesser has a
problem if Bernardin Lochmueller is a part of it. Don Wilson will check to see if Green
and Green is a legal entity. Mayor Galligan would like to know if there is an arm's
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length between Bernardin Lochmueller and Green and Green. Board Member Saegesser
questions what the cost savings for design would be and where they get the number of
pounds per hour. He does not understand the profit. Mayor Galligan believes the
numbers are based on a regional operation. Board Member Saegesser reviewed what
appears to be "miracles" in the report. Don ?? promised he will get answers. Board
Member Saegesser asked if the plan allow for this process. Mayor Galligan asked if
caught up front does the sludge increase? Don Wilson replied yes. Following further
discussion, Mayor Galligan said he would like to see one in operation, or have some one
see one in operation.
Board Member Orem referred to Director Bill Mattingly's financial report. He is
concerned for operating losses.
Board Member Saegesser made the motion to adjourn at 4:04 P.M., second by
Board 1ber Orey}~, gassi~}g unanimously.
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Dale Orem, Member
Bill Saegesser, Membe
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