HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSB APRIL 4, 2019 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 2019
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 3:00 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, Bill Saegesser and Dale Orem. Also present are Utility Director Len Ashack,
Utility Billing Office Manager Elisha Gibson, Controller Heather Metcalf, City
Councilperson Lisa Gill, Jorge Lanz and Josh Darby representing Jacobi, Toombs, and
Lanz, John Herriford representing Strand, Patti Yount representing Lochmueller Group,
Adam Dickey representing HMB Engineers, and Secretary 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 the March 21, 2019 meeting were presented for approval. Board
Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, second by
Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
CONTROLLER'S REPORT
Controller Metcalf presented the claim list dated April 4, 2019 in the amount of
$1,096,602.83. It was noted a large amount of the total is for debt and insurance. Board
Member Saegesser, made the motion to approve the claim list as presented, second by
Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Manager Gibson presented the Adjustment Certificate dated April 1, 2019 in the
amount of $-107,518.53 Sewage, $-4,995.65 Drainage and $195.46 Refund. Manager
Gibson noted the majority of adjustments are due to liens. Board Member Orem then
made the motion to approve the Certificate as presented, second by Board Member
Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS - No Old Business this meeting.
NEW BUSINESS - No New Business this meeting.
ENGINEERING REPORTS
Jorge Lanz presented and reviewed Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz, Inc., Jeffersonville
Sanitary Sewer Projects Status Report, April 4, 2019. Following the status report of the
Utica #1 P.S. Replacement & Force Main to Lentzier Creek project, Board Member
Saegesser made the motion to permit Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz, Inc to go out for bids,
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second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0. The bid opening is scheduled
for April 24, 2019. Following the Falcon Crest Force Main Relocation project review,
Board Member Orem made the motion to have Mayor Moore and Director Ashack sign
the transmittal letter, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Board Member Orem made the motion to commit to funding in the amount not to exceed
$1,112,500, toward the building of a new station at the Cane Run Basin contingent upon
other entities fulfilling their obligations to finalize bids, understanding if the contract
amount is lower the share be adjusted by percentage, second by Board Member
Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Patti Yount presented the Lochmueller Group Engineering Report for April 2, 2019.
She reported everything is on schedule.
DEPARTMENT REPORT
Director Ashack informed the Board he would like to employ a Summer Intern
again this year as it worked well last year. Director Ashack had a meeting with One
Southern Indiana representatives and was told of a potential occupant at River Ridge. If
this does occur, capacity and employees may have to be increased. The March 2019
WWTP Flows and Loadings report was presented. The discharge from Niagara have
been more than expected. Director Ashack continues to work on organization changes.
Nothing new regarding the IDEM/EPA/DOJ conference call.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS - No Comments this meeting.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS - No Comments this meeting.
There bei . no further business to come before the Board, Board Member Orem
made the motio► e adjourn :t 3:13 P.M., second by Board Member Saegesser, passing
on a vote • 3-I he next Meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2019.
Mike Moor:, Mayor
Dale Orem, Board Member
Bill Saegesser, rd Member
ATTEST:
Barbara Hollis, Secretary