HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSB June 20, 2024 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF JUNE 20, 2024
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, June 20, 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, Controller
Heather Metcalf, Utility Billing Office Manager Elisha Gibson, Justin Ramirez and Lenin
Kasthuri representing Lochmueller Group, Jorge Lanz, and Secretary Barbara Hollis.
Attending via Zoom are Board Attorney Les Merkley and Josh Darby representing Jacobi,
Toombs, and Lanz.
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 June 6, 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 June 20, 2024 in the amount of
$350,586.02. 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.
Manager Gibson, presented the Adjustment Certificate dated June 14, 2024 in the
amount of $-17,239.36 Sewage, $-2,217.33 Drainage and $292.05 Refund. Board
Member Orem, noting the number of liens, made the motion to approve the Certificate as
presented, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Director Ashack said two appraisals were received for the property needed for an
easement to serve properties at 5801 and 5807 East Highway 62 in Jeffersonville. The
appraisals were for $34,400 and $11,525. The average of the two is $22,963. Jorge
Lanza said he spoke with both appraisers and was told they used different types of
comparable properties. Board Member Orem made the motion to send the Offer To
Purchase Easement letter for $22,963 to Mr. Capps as provided in the packet, second by
Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0. Director Ashack has received 2
quotes to provide the low pressure extension to the two properties. Josh Darby
recommends the quote from TRC as the low quote. Board Member Saegesser made the
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motion to approve the quote from TRC as recommended, second by Board Member
Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Lenin Kasthuri presented and explained the need for Amendment No. 2 to Task
Order No. 1 (General Services). Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve
the Amendment as presented, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-
0.
ENGINEERING REPORTS - No Reports This Meeting
DEPARTMENT REPORT
Director Ashack reviewed the May WWTP Loadings reports for both plants and the
plants are well in compliance with the permits. There were three CSO's to Cane Run so
far this year and none to the Ohio River. Director Ashack informed the Board of two new
project connections; Willingness To Serve Letter Tract 16D in River Ridge - NWWTP, and
WingStop - 921 Gateway Drive, Suite 102 - DWWTP.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS - No Comments This Meeting.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Moore was recently asked how he felt about Wendy Dant Chesser as the
new State Representative. In her capacity at River Ridge, he feels this is a huge bonus
for Clark County. She has a brilliant mind and is committed to this community. He wishes
her well.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Board Member Orem
made the m i n to adjo at 3:10 P.M., second by Board Member Saegesser, passing
on a vot 3- . The n t regular meeting is scheduled for July 3, 2024.
Mike Moo e, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Barbara Hollis, Secretary
Dale Orem, Board Member