HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSB January 18, 2024 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 2024
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 3:00 P.M in Jeffersonville City Hall Mayor's
Conference Room and via Zoom. Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 3:02 P.M.
Board Members present are Mike Moore, and Bill Saegesser. Also present are Utility
Director Len Ashack, Assistant Utility Director Jay Thompson, Utility Billing Office
Manager Elisha Gibson, Assistant Controller Yvonne Dowd, Board Attorney Les Merkley,
City Engineer Andy Crouch, Josh Darby and Mike Harris representing Jacobi, Toombs,
and Lanz, Justin Ramirez, Michael Gangstad, and Lenin Kasthuri representing
Lochmueller Group, and Secretary Barbara Hollis.
Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the agenda as presented,
second by Mayor Moore, passing on a vote of 2-0.
The minutes of the January 4, 2024 meeting were presented for approval. Board
Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, second by
Mayor Moore, passing on a vote of 2-0.
Board Member Dale Orem is now present.
CONTROLLER'S REPORT
Assistant Controller Dowd presented the claim list dated January 18, 2024 in the
amount of $6,592,846.08, explaining the list includes semi-annual bond payments.
Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the claims list as presented,
second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Manager Gibson presented the Adjustment Certificate dated 1-11-24 in the amount
of $-48,498.67 Sewage, -$6,612.03 Drainage. Board Member Saegesser made the
motion to approve the Certificate as presented, second by Board Member Orem, passing
on a roll call vote of 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS - No Old Business This Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Director Ashack explained the need for approval of Jacobi, Thumbs, and Lanz, Inc.
Work Order No. 2024-2, Powerhouse Force Main Replacement Surveying Design and
Bidding. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve Work Order No. 2024-
2, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
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Director Ashack next said a request has been made for an easement at a Lift
Station on Utica Pike at Six Mile Lane for the purpose of a parking lot for users of Hike
The Pike. He explained the area the City. He does not feel there is a need for an
easement as it does not interfere with the Lift Station which is in a fenced area on the
property. Following discussion, Board Member Saegesser made the motion to allow the
construction of a parking lot as requested, second by Board Member Orem, passing on
a vote of 3-0.
ENGINEERING REPORTS - No Reports This Meeting
DEPARTMENT REPORT
Director Ashack reviewed the total organic and hydraulic Loadings reports for both
plants. Both plants are in compliance with their respective permits. He next reviewed
the CSO Overflows for the year, saying there was only one 1 ,400 gallon overflow at the
10th St. Lift Station. The interceptor is working well. Director Ashack said the READI
Grant monthly report has been filed. The monthly operations report is on CD.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS - No Comments This Meeting.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS - No Comments This Meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Board Member
Saegesser made the motion to adjourn at 3:10 P.M., second by Board Member Orem,
passing on a to of 3-0. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 1 , 2024.
Mike Moo e, Mayor
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Dale Orem, Board Member
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Barbara Hollis, Secretary