HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSB July 6, 2023 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF JULY 6, 2023
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 3:00 P.M in Jeffersonville City Hall Mayor's
Conference Room and via Zoom. 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, Assistant Utility Director Jay Thompson, Controller
Heather Metcalf, Utility Office Manager Elisha Gibson, Board Attorney Les Merkley, Josh
Darby representing Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz, Michael Gangstad, Lenin Kasthuri, and
Justin Ramirez representing Lochmueller Group, and Secretary Barbara Hollis. Attending
via Zoom is City Council Representative Ron Ellis.
Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the agenda as presented,
second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The minutes of the June 15, 2023 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 claims list dated July 6, 2023 in the amount of
$3,403,940.01. Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the claim list as
presented, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Manager Gibson presented the Adjustment Certificate dated 6-30-2023 in the
amount of $-63,554.02 Sewage, $-195.86 Drainage, and $25,885.80 Refund. Board
Member Orem said he had a bunch of questions but had had them all answered. He is
amazed at the numbers. Board Member Saegesser said the water meter program is well
used. 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
Lenin Kasthuri presented and explained Change Order No. 1, North WRF
Expansion Project, Dugan & Meyers Industrial, LLC in the amount of $95,385.00. Board
Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the Change Order as presented, second
by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
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Director Ashack presented Employment Contract (Les Merkley) and Employment
Contract (Johnna Anderson) for legal services for the Sewer Board. Board Member
Saegesser made the motion to approve both contracts as presented, second by Board
Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
ENGINEERING REPORTS
Josh Darby of Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz, presented and reviewed Jeffersonville
Sanitary Sewer Projects Status Report dated July 6, 2023.
Michael Gangstad of Lochmueller Group, presented and reviewed Lochmueller
Group Engineering Report dated 7/05/2023.
DEPARTMENT REPORT
Director Ashack presented and explained the June flow reports for both facilities.
Director Ashack explained they are actively pursuing the installation of pumps regarding
the Hadley Commons situation. There is a need to discuss this in executive session.
Director Ashack then said he has been working with Human Resources on updating job
descriptions. He explained when the North Plant expansion is complete they will need to
sample both plants every day. Also they are looking into the handling of CDL employees.
He will bring this to the Board prior to approving the next Salary Ordinance.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS - No Comments This Meeting
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Board Member Orem expressed his thanks for Manager Dale for answering all his
questions.
Mayor Moore asked about receiving the $12M from River Ridge. Board Attorney
Merkley will contact the River Ridge Attorney.
There 9 eing no further business to come before the Board, Board Member
Saegesser .•e the otion to adjourn at 3:13 P.M., second by Board Member Orem,
passing n . •te of 3- I. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2023.
Mike Mo re, Mayor
Dale Orem, Board Member ATTEST: ���
Bill Saegesser, Boa ember Barbara Hollis, Secretary