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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-15-2012 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE SANITARY SEWER BOARD MINUTES OF MARCH 15, 2012 The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in reg lar session on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 3:00 P.M in the City Hall Mayor's Confere ce Room. Board Member Orem called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.M. Board Mem•ers present are, Dale Orem, and Bill Saegesser. Also present are Board Attorney ..tt Lewis, Utility Director Len Ashack, Assistant Utility Director Lori Kearney, City Engi - -r Andy Crouch, Utility Billing Manager Rick Stephenson, Accountant Dennis Kestler, ity Councilperson Connie Sellers, Attorney Amy Burnett, Jorge Lanz representing Ja obi, Toombs, and Lanz, John Herriford representing Strand Associates, Wes Chris' as representing Clark Dietz, Lenin Kasthuri representing Bernardin, Louchmuelle & Associates, and Secretary Barbara Hollis. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the agenda as presented, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 2 -0. The minutes of March 1, 2012 were presented for approval. Board Mem. - r Saegesser made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, second by d Member Orem, passing on a vote of 2 -0. The claim lists were presented for approval. Following comments and discuss .n, Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the Operating and Improve - t claim list in the amount of $173,857.70, the SRF 2011C claim list in the amoun of $628,798.59, the SRF 2011A claim list in the amount of $60,181.94, the SRF 1 09 claim list in the amount of $12,243.00, the 2010 BAB claim list in the amoun ' of $144,677.36, the 2005 Construction Bond list in the amount of $16,196.86, the : h Street Sewer Separation claim list in the amount of $1,154.68, second by Bo: rd Member Orem, passing on a vote of 2 -0. Board Member Saegesser then presen ed and reviewed the Brownfield claim list that has been approved by the Redevelopm_nt Board, in the amount of $3,095.14, making the motion to approve, second by Bo rd Member Orem, passing on a motion of 2 -0. Mayor Mike Moore arrived at 3:07 P.M. Attorney Amy Burnett presented and reviewed the following settlem nt agreements: 224 West Maple for $59,000, 222 West Maple for $65,000, 216 W st Market and 218 West Market for $200,000. Following discussion, Board Member Or m made the motion to approve the settlement agreements as presented, second by Bo rd Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3 -0. Next Attorney Burnett presented and explained the need for passage of Resolution SSB -3 -2012, A Resolution Amending SSB -2 -2012. Following the revie of maps and discussion, Board Member Orem made the motion to pass SSB -3 -20 2, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3 -0. Scott Moser presented plans and explained the need for approval of the Proj ct Tango Sanitary Sewer Capacity request. City Engineer Andy Crouch explained t is involves an anticipated 1,050 full -time employees. Board Member Saegesser as why the City wants the proposed sewers he considers lateral. Engineer Crouch said or March 15, 2012 2 maintenance control. Board Member Saegesser asked if there would be o er improvements which he was told there would not be. At the conclusion of all discuss on, Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the capacity, second by B.ard Member Orem, passing on a vote 3-0. Jorge Lanz presented and explained Work Order No. 2012 -2, Prelimi ary Engineering Report For The Combined Sewer Overflow Interceptor Project. Can.:rns regarding the construction of the Big 4 ramp were discussed. Jorge Lanz said it will take tight coordination. Options were discussed. Following all discussion, • - rd Member Saegesser made the motion to approve Work Order No 2012 -2, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3 -0. Jorge Lanz introduced John Kinley who lives at the end of Logan Lane. Mr. Kinley asked the board why he has to connect to the sewer system. The need f.r a pump was explained. Mr. Kinley does not believe a pump will work. Jorge Lanz as met with Mr Kinley and said there are some issues. Attomey Lewis explained s to statute requires the connection to the sewer system. Mr. Kinley said his home is i a wetland and he has no septic problems. He then asked for a waiver of the ' Attorney Lewis said payment plans are available. Mayor Moore said he is sorry, e Board has to comply with the State, and the Board does not have a choice. This ha• to be done. Director Ashack reviewed a Donohue & Associates Engineering Se ce Agreement, Project: Golfview Lift Station Rehabilitation Design and Bidding (Proje ). Following discussion, Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the agreem -nt as presented, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3 -0. Director Ashack presented the Board Members with a copy of a letter da ed March 12, 2012 to Indiana Department of Environmental Management regarding Te th Street Pump Station Force Main Failure. He then said the Tenth Street Ramp closi is going well, and is hoping for no significant rainfall. Director Ashack next reviewed a letter dated March 15, 2012 from John See er of Umbaugh. Discussion followed regarding estimated bonding capacity, financ needs with and without payments in lieu of taxes, sewer and drainage needs, estima d project costs and funding, as well as the need to get Council approval. Attorney Le is, following discussion with Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, recommends the use of one bond counsel for all City bonds. There is a need to consider working with Ice Mil er exclusively. There was agreement on this issue. Friday, March 16, 2012Umbaugh 'II be given the go ahead to start work on the next bond issue. Director Ashack reported all projects are moving well. Lenin Kasthuri reported work is on schedule and within budget. Director Ashack will update the implementation schedule. He also informed t e Board the Sewer Ordinance will go before the City Council at their next meeting. Utility Billing Manager Rick Stephenson presented the Certificate of Adjustm nt 03/01/2012 through 03/15/2012 in the amount of $31,317.20. Board Member Or m made the motion to approve the Certificate as presented, second by Board Mem er Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3 -0. Board Attorney Scott Lewis presented and explained the need for approval of n Independent Contractor Agreement between the Board and Barbara Hollis as Secreta y. • March 15, 2012 3 Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the contract as presented, secon by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a voted 3 -0. There being no further business to come before the Board, Board Me bet Saegesser made motion to adjourn at 4:05 P.M., second by Board Member Or- m, passing on a ote 3 -0. Mike Moore, a or Dale Orem, Board Member UlS Bill Saegesser, B r Member ATT Barbara Hollis, Secretary •