HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSB JULY 18, 2019 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF JULY 18, 2019
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 3:00 P.M in the City Hall Mayor's Conference
Room. Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 3:03 P.M. Board Members present
are Mike Moore, Bill Saegesser and Dale Orem. Also present are Utility Director Len
Ashack, Utility Billing Office Coordinator Jackie Langdon, Controller Heather Metcalf,
Board Attorney Mike Gillenwater, City Engineer Andy Crouch, Jorge Lanz and Josh
Hillman representing Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz, John Herriford representing Strand, and
Secretary Barbara Hollis.
Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition of
a Right of Entry request from Indiana American Water, second by Board Member
Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The minutes of the June 20, 2019 meeting were presented for approval. Board
Member Orem made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, second by Board
Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
CONTROLLER'S REPORT
Controller Metcalf presented the revised claim list dated July 18, 2019 in the
amount of $490,610.49. 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.
Controller Metcalf presented the Adjustment Certificate dated July 12, 2019 in the
amount of $-40,774.84 Sewage, $-649.45 Drainage, and a refund of $760.56. Board
Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the Certificate as presented, second by
Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS - No Old Business this meeting
NEW BUSINESS
Josh Hillman presented the bid sheet for the Falcon Crest Force Main Relocation
project. The low bid is from Lykins Contracting in the amount of $388,155. It is
recommended the bid be awarded to Lykins. Board Member Saegesser made the motion
to award the bid for the Falcon Crest Force Main Relocation project to Lykins Contracting,
second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
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Josh Hillman next presented and explained Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz, Inc., Work
Order 2019-3, Falcon Crest Force Main Relocation Construction Administration and
Inspection. Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the Work Order as
presented, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The bid tabulation for the Loma Vista Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Lining project
was presented. Josh Hillman recommended the bid go to Insituform Technologies at the
low bid of $158,425. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to award the bid to
Insituform, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Director Ashack explained the request for a Grant Of Easement from Duke Energy
Indiana, LLC. Following discussion, Board Member Saegesser made the motion to
authorize Mayor Moore to sign the document as presented, second by Board Member
Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Director Ashack explained the Main Street sewer project has been televised and
there are still some problems in the last 17 feet. The contractor continues to go back
and fix the issues. The add-ons amount to $24,900.
Director Ashack would like to replace the Jeep Compass. He reviewed a
Worksheet from John Jones Automotive Group to trade for a 2019 Ram. Following
discussion, Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the trade in the amount of
$26,640., second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Director Ashack explained a request from Indiana American Water Company to
run a water line along the property on Spring Street for the hospital. As this property has
recently been developed as a Park and had new sidewalk installed, Mayor Moore is
concerned it will look like it has been patched. The request is to bore under Spring Street.
The road projects were discussed. At the conclusion of all discussion, Board Member
Orem made the motion to grant the Right of Entry as requested provided the work be
done underground as much as possible, and an irrigation system is installed in return,
second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
ENGINEERING REPORTS
Josh Hillman presented and reviewed Jeffersonville Sanitary Sewer Projects
Status Report, July 18, 2019. Jorge Lanz talked about the CSO Design. Mayor Moore
asked how long it would be before EPA approval is received. Board Member Saegesser
shares Mayor Moore's frustration as it seems it takes forever to receive a decision.
DEPARTMENT REPORT
Director Ashack reported the Semi-Annual Report No. 19 was sent on June 20,
2019. The June 2019 WWTP Flow report is provided. The 2019 CSO Events report for
June 2019 is presented and has been provided to Clarksville as well. The June WWTP
is also provided. The June Operations Report is on CD.
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SEWER BOARD ATTORNEY REPORT - No report this meeting.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Board Member Saegesser asked about the Utica Pike paving as he is concerned
how long it will last with the heavy trucks. He asked about the possibility of enforcing a
weight limit. The problems involved with enforcement was discussed. Next was
discussed the possibility of receiving financial help from the Street Department. Mayor
Moore will make a call to that regard. All will work to get Utica Pike done before school
starts.
There being n. /rther business to come before the Board, Board Member Orem
made the moti. to .d..urn at 3: 1 P.M., second by Board Member Saegesser, passing
on a vote of 3-f'. T ext meeti`1. is scheduled for August 1, 2019.
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