HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSB April 4, 2024 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 2024
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, April 4, 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 3:01 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, Utility Billing
Office Manager Elisha Gibson, Controller Heather Metcalf, Board Attorney Les Merkley,
City Council Representative Jacky Snelling, Justin Ramirez, Mike Gangstad and Lenin
Kasthuri representing Lochmueller Group, Mike Harris representing Jacobi, Toombs,
and Lanz, Tim Lewers of Atlas Property Holdings, LLC, Nick Hunter of Hunter Property
Holding, LLC, Jorge Lanz, and Secretary Barbara Hollis.
Board Member Saegesser asked to amend the agenda to include 7e, Vehicle
Replacement. Board Member Saegesser then made the motion to approve the amended
agenda, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The minutes of the March 21 , 2024 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, 2024 in the amount of
$1,507,724.91. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the claim list as
presented, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a roll vote of 3-0.
Manager Gibson presented the Adjustment Certificate dated 3-28-24 in the amount
of $-20,997.56 Sewage, -$780.95 Drainage and $38.37 Refund. Board Member Orem
made the motion to approve the Certificate as presented, second by Board Member
Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS
No representatives were present regarding the Proposed Vegetation Preservation
Easement.
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NEW BUSINESS
Atlas Property Holdings, LLC owner Tim Lewers and Hunter Property Holdings,
LLC owner Nick Hunter appeared before the Board wanting to find where a sewer line is
located on property they wish to build 60 single family homes. There is a question if the
original line has been relocated. Their request is to have the line relocated around the
perimeter of the property. Director Ashack said his department is trying to determine the
location via CCTV. Following discussion, Board Member Orem made the motion to table
pending location of the line, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of
3-0.
Director Ashack presented a capacity request from Landmill Developers, Inc. for
42 lots at Kings Crossing Section 1, explaining the location. Board Member Saegesser
made the motion to approve the request as presented, second by Board Member Orem,
passing on a vote of 3-0.
Director Ashack explained the need for approval of Task Order No. 24-02, City of
Jeffersonville and Strand Associates, Inc., Pursuant to Agreement for Technical Services
dated January 20, 2022. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the
Task Order as presented, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Director Ashack received three proposals for the Collection System Calcium
Nitrate Solution Supply and Odor Control Service. Aulick provided the lowest proposal.
Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the Agreement with Aulick and
authorize Mayor Moore to sign, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-
0.
Assistant Director Thompson has received three quotes for a replacement vehicle.
He recommends the quote from Heritage Ford - Corydon, IN as it is the lowest. Mayor
Moore asked if the quote request was for a 2024, as the Heritage quote is for a 2023. He
was assured the request specified "new". Board Member Saegesser made the motion to
approve the quote from Heritage Ford as recommended, second by Board Member Orem,
passing on a vote of 3-0.
ENGINEERING REPORTS
Mike Harris of Jacobi. Toombs and Lanz presented and reviewed Jeffersonville
Sewer Projects Status Report dated April 4, 2024. Director Ashack noted the final walk
thru was last Friday for the Hadley Commons Project. The residents are thrilled
Michael Gangstad of Lochmueller Group presented and reviewed the General
Services portion of the Lochmueller Group Engineering Report dated 04/04/2024. Justin
Ramirez reviewed the North Expansion project portion of the report.
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DEPARTMENT REPORT
Director Ashack called attention to a Noncompliance Notification that has been
forwarded to IDEM regarding a discharge on April 1 , 2024 by Niagara. There was an
intentional dumping of 4,000 gallons of concentrated black raspberry that was outdated.
They can be fined. Board Member Saegesser explained the possible penalty. A notice
of violation will be issued and the Ordinance will be followed. Director Ashack reviewed
the March 2024 WWTP Flows. A Willingness To Serve letter has been issued to Joe
Bierman of Bierman Properties. Director Ashack reminded the Board of the RDA visit to
Clark County on April 10. He will not do a presentation, however the application has been
submitted. Board Member Saegesser asked if any of the facilities suffered damage
during the recent tornado. Director Ashack said there were no damages, everything came
thru well.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS - No Comments This Meeting.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Board Member Orem expressed thanks that there were no injuries during the
tornado.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Board Member
Saegesser de the motion to adjourn at 3:29 P.M., second by Board Member Orem,
passing n a II call v to of 3-0. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 18,
2024.
Mike Mo re, Mayor
Dale Orem, Board Member
Bill Saegesser, B ar Member
ATTEST:
Barbara Hollis, Secretary