HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 17, 2016 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF AUGUST 17, 2016
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 2:00 P.M in the City Hall Mayor's Conference
Room. Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.M. Board Members present
are Mike Moore and Dale Orem. Board Member Bill Saegesser is absent. Also present
are Board Attorney Scott Lewis, Utility Billing Office Manager Elisha Dale, Controller
Heather Metcalf, City Councilperson Lisa Gill, Jorge Lanz representing Jacobi, Toombs,
and Lanz, and Secretary Barbara Hollis.
Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the agenda as presented
second by Mayor Moore, passing on a vote of 2-0.
The minutes of the August 4, 2016 meeting were presented for approval. Board
Member Orem, made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, second by Mayor
Moore passing on a vote of 2-0.
CONTROLLER'S REPORT
Controller Metcalf presented the claim list dated August 17, 2016 in the amount
of $1,014,723.18. Board Member Orem noted approximately $600,000 is for debt
payment and $93,000 for health insurance. Board Member Orem made the motion to
approve the claim list as presented, second by Mayor Moore, passing on a vote of 2-0.
Manager Dale, presented the Adjustment Certificate dated August 12, 2016 in the
amount of $-60,018.37 Sewage, $-2,219.24 Drainage and $-1,378.96. Board Member
Orem made the motion to approve the Certificate as presented, second by Mayor Moore,
passing on a vote of 2-0.
OLD BUSINESS
The updating of the Sewer Service Area Master Plan remains tabled.
August 17, 2016 Sewer Board Minutes Page 2
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. John Bradshaw, speaking on behalf of David Schuler, ASB Homes, appeared
before the Board to request consideration of reducing the minimum sewer bill per month
to$20 for vacant new homes under construction or completed and waiting for sale. Board
Attorney Lewis explained the minimum charge is by Ordinance passed by the City
Council, and the Sanitary Sewer Board has to, by law, charge the minimum. Board
Member Orem noted other developers have requested reductions and have been denied.
Board Attorney Lewis further explained to allow a reductions there would have to be a
change, made by the City Council, in the Ordinance which outstanding bond obligations
do not allow for lowering rates. Mayor Moore said it does appear there is a turnover in
the area where the reduction is requested. Board Attorney Lewis said all developers are
treated the same. Board Member Orem further noted the Ordinance was developed thru
negotiations with developers. Councilperson Gill assured Mr. Bradshaw that due to bond
obligations the Council would not consider changing the Ordinance for any reductions.
Mr. Alan Applegate, Attorney representing S-L Snacks IN, LLC, appeared before
the Board regarding a December 22, 2010 Memorandum of Agreement, regarding the
granting of an easement. Board Attorney Lewis explained the reasons for the delay.
Jorge Lanz asked if this covers the Mill Creek easements. He reviewed the paperwork
and was satisfied. Following review and discussion, Board Member Orem made the
motion to approve the easement as presented and allow Mayor Moore to sign the
easement, second by Mayor Moore, passing on a vote of 2-0.
ENGINEERING REPORTS - No reports this meeting.
DEPARTMENT REPORT
The WWTP Operations Report is included in the packet, along with the IDEM
Inspection Report for the North WWTP. No additional comments have been received
from EPA regarding the Sewer Use Ordinance changes.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS - No Attorney Comments
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Board Member Orem called attention to the IDEM Inspection Summary Letter for
the Jeffersonville North Water Reclamation Facility, proclaiming it exceptionally good.
August 17, 2016 Sewer Board Minutes Page 3
There g no further business to come before the Board, Board Member Orem
made thE fe
io to adjo rn at 2:18 P.M., second by Mayor Moore, passing on a vote of
2-0. The eeting i scheduled for September 1, 2016.
Mike Moo e, Mayor
Dale Orem, Board Member
Bill Saegesser, Bo d ember
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Barbara Hollis, Secretary