HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSB March 21, 2024 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF MARCH 21 , 2024
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, March 21, 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 3:00 P.M.
Board Members present are Mike Moore, Dale Orem and Bill Saegesser. Also present
are Utility Director Len Ashack, Assistant Utility Director Jay Thompson, Board Attorney
Les Merkley, Engineering Coordinator Jonathon Bischoff, Josh Darby and Mike Harris
representing Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz, Justin Ramirez, Lenin Kasthuri and Andy
Sucharitakul representing Lochmueller Group, Jorge Lanz, Chase Blakeman and Joe
Bierman for Bierman Properties, LLC, 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 7, 2024 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
Director Ashack, on behalf of Controller Metcalf, presented the claim list dated
March 21 , 2024 in the amount of $357,625.77. 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.
Director Ashack, on behalf of Manager Gibson, presented the Adjustment
Certificate dated 3-15-24 in the amount of $-64,649.88 Sewage, -$442.29 Drainage and
$98.90 Refund. 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
Chase Blakeman and Joe Bierman presented maps and further explained the
plans for a concrete crushing development in Utica near High Meadows Subdivision that
was tabled at the previous meeting. This request does have to be approved by the Utica
Town Board. Mayor Moore is concerned for the noise and the hours of operation. It was
explained the normal hours of operation are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and that the concrete
recycling is a small portion of the operation. The area will mainly be used for the office
and shop for the excavating business. Decibel tests have been performed in the area
and the results were reviewed for the Board. The request is to use the area between the
operation and the subdivision which is the property owned by the City and is adjacent to
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the Lentzier Creek lift station as a buffer with a vegetation preservation easement. Mayor
Moore explained the plan for this area is to leave it as it is. He would like to wait to take
any action until the Utica Town Board takes action. Following all discussion, Board
Member Orem made the motion to table the request pending Utica Town Board action,
second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Lenin Kasthuri presented Resolution 2024-R-1, SRF Loan Program PER
Acceptance Resolution (Downtown WWTP Clarifiers and Thickeners Improvement
Project) and Resolution 2024-R-2 , SRF Loan Program Signatory Authorization
Resolution, (Downtown WWTP Clarifiers and Thickeners Improvement Project)
explaining a public hearing has been held. Board Member Saegesser made the motion
to approve Resolution 2024-R-1, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of
3-0. Board Member Saegesser then made the motion to approve Resolution 2024-R-2
as presented, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0. Board Member
Saegesser then made the motion to amend the motions to include the approval of Mayor
Moore to sign the Certification documents, second by Board Member Orem, passing on
a vote of 3-0.
Engineering Coordinator Bischoff, on behalf of the Drainage Board, presented a
quote for an Aries Pathfinder CCTV System reviewing the financing plans. Board
Member Orem made the motion to approve the purchase, second by Board Member
Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Director Ashack presented and explained the need for Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz,
Inc. Work Order No, 2024-3, Chippewa Drive and Market Street Sanitary Sewer
Replacements Construction Administration and Inspection. Board Member Saegesser
made the motion to approve the Work Order as presented, second by Board Member
Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Director Ashack presented a capacity request on behalf of Porras Group, LLC for
4 single family homes at 3910 Charlestown Pike. He explained the area and the type of
system to be installed. He will make sure the proper pumps are used. Board Member
Saegesser made the motion to approve the request, second by Board Member Orem,
passing on a vote of 3-0.
ENGINEERING REPORTS
There are no official reports this meeting, however Josh Darby informed the Board
that Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz has received an Engineer Excellence award from ACEC
for their design of the CSO Interceptor Project. He invites the Board to the award
ceremony scheduled for April 25, 2024. Mayor Moore said an excellent job was done
and it is nice to see the recognition.
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DEPARTMENT REPORT
Director Ashack reviewed the total Organic and Hydraulic Loadings reports for both
plants. Director Ashack reviewed the revised READI Grant monthly report. He next
informed the Board of a RDA visit scheduled for 10 AM on April 10 starting at the Clark
County Government Building.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS - No Comments This Meeting.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS - No Comments This Meeting.
There b- g no further business to come before the Board, Board Member
Saegesser m.. - the motion to adjourn at 3:23 P.M., second by Board Member Orem,
passing on • : of 3-0. e next regular meeting is scheduled for April 4, 2024.
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