HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-17-2009CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 17, 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,
December 17, 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 Board Attorney Scott
Lewis, Sewer Superintendent Len Ashack, Assistant Superintendent Lori Kearney, City
Engineer Bob Miller, Assistant City Engineer Andy Crouch, Jorge Lanz and Josh
Hillman representing Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz, Mark Sneve and John Hereford
representing Strand Associates, Patti Yount representing Bernardin Lochmueller, and
Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis.
At this point, bids were opened for the Salem Noble Road Sewer Project. The
following bids were opened:
American Contracting - $187,380.00
Brian Stumler - $165,338.10
Clark Nickels - $131,314.15
Cornell Harbison - $231,719.00
C-Squared - $146,843.00
Dan Cristiana - $99,930.00
Excel Excavating - $125,613.00
Pace Contracting - $192,000
Sedam Contracting - $152,530
TSI Paving - $372,159
The engineer estimate is $120,945. The need for pre-bid meetings was discussed. Board
Member Saegesser made the motion to take the bids under advisement, second by Board
Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
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 claim list was presented for approval. It was requested that a claim to
Insituform in the amount of $580,377.71 be considered in addition to the list. Following
discussion of the claims, Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the claim
list as presented, as well as the additional claim, second by Board Member Orem, passing
on a vote of 3-0.
Superintendent Ashack has received a proposal from Gripp in the amount of
$16,335.16. This cost is included in the SEP. Following discussion, Board Member
Orem made the motion to approve not to exceed $15,000 for sampling equipment for
SEP from Gripp, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Superintendent Ashack noted Dan Miles, Chris McCoy, and Robert Dhillon "busted
buts" to make sure all went smoothly. This takes a lot of coordination. Superintendent
Ashack initiated discussion regarding the claim to Vernita Cornett. Attorney Lewis said
he has reviewed the claim and recommends approval. Superintendent Ashack feels the
claim is reasonable. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to pay Vernita Cornett
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an amount not to exceed $23,000 for damages, second by Board Member Orem, passing
on a vote of 3-0. Superintendent Ashack received a proposal from Brown Equipment to
convert a vactor truck to a pumper truck in the amount of $64,040. He asks the Board to
consider this. Superintendent Ashack will continue negotiations.
Mayor Galligan said a tree on Walnut Street has been taken down.
Mark Sneve reviewed a letter to EPA. Board Member Saegesser made the motion
to send the letter, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0. Mark Sneve
said the public meeting is starting at 4:00 P.M. Included is a schedule of expenditures, a
schedule of rate increases, projects, time lines, and funding. Mayor Galligan said we can
only do what we can do. We need to get the biggest bang for the buck. There are many
variables. Grants need to be pursued.
Board Member Orem made the motion to adjourn at 4:15 P.M., second by Board
Member Saegesser, passing unanimously.
Tom Galligan, Mayor
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Dale Orem, Member
Bill Saegesser, M m r
ATTEST:
Pegg ' lder, Clerk Treasurer