HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSB July 18, 2024 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF JULY 18, 2024
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, July 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 3:00 P.M.
Board Members present are Mike Moore, Dale Orem and Bill Saegesser. Also present
are Utility Director Len Ashack, Board Attorney Les Merkley, Assistant Controller Yvonne
Dowd, Utility Billing Office Manager Elisha Gibson, Andy Sucharitakul, Justin Ramirez
and Lenin Kasthuri representing Lochmueller Group, Josh Darby representing Jacobi,
Toombs, and Lanz, Paul Boone representing American Structurepoint, Jorge Lanz, and
Secretary Barbara Hollis. Attending via Zoom is Assistant Utility Director Jay Thompson.
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 July 3, 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
Assistant Controller Dowd, presented the claim list dated July 18. 2024, in the
amount of$859,018.84. 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 July 12, 2024 in the
amount of $-30,626.66 Sewage, $-88.55 Drainage. Board Member Saegesser made the
motion to approve the Certificate as presented, second by Board Member Orem, passing
on a vote of 3-0. Mayor Moore noted those taking advantage of using the water meters.
Manager Gibson said they now accept a picture of the meter rather than having to bring
the meter in to the office.
OLD BUSINESS
Director Ashack said a letter was mailed to Mr. Capps offering the average of the
two appraisals ($22,963) received for the property needed for an easement to service
property at 5801 and 5807 East Highway 62 in Jeffersonville. Director Ashack has
received a counter offer of $35,000 from Mr. Capps. This counter is $600 above the high
appraisal. One of the appraisals was done considering the property commercial, the other
industrial. The appraisals were for $34,400 and $11 ,525. Mayor Moore expressed his
disappointment in the counter offer. Following all discussion, Mayor Moore made the
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motion to make an offer of $30,000, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a
vote of 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Director Ashack said property was previously purchased (2010) from Herman
Spears that was never recorded. Herman Spears has been paying property taxes on this
property. Following discussion, Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve
the Release of all Claims and Indemnity Agreement, second by Board Member Orem,
passing on a vote of 3-0.
Director Ashack presented an Application For Sanitary Sewer Construction Permit
from the The Sprigler Company for property off Veteran's Parkway. He explained the
property location saying this is a service line to service all of the property. Board Member
Saegesser made the motion to approve the Application as presented, second by Board
Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Director Ashack said an application to SRF for the project to replace the clarifiers
at the DTWWTP was previously submitted. There is not enough bond capacity for
approval of the application. Director Ashack proposed using Fund 6208 for this as there
are enough funds available to do this project. A draft letter was presented to withdraw
the SRF application. Board Member Saegesser said it is unfortunate the State makes
this so cumbersome and this project will seriously deplete capacity fees. However, there
is no other way to pay for it, so he agrees to withdraw the application. Board Member
Saegesser then made the motion to authorize Mayor Moore to sign the withdrawal letter
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 June VWVTP Loadings reports for both plants, saying
both are well within compliance with permit limits. He next reviewed the CSO report.
Director Ashack informed the Board of three new project connections: Jack In The Box -
3211 E. 10th Street - DWWTP, Jack In The Box - 1701 Veterans Pkwy - DWWTP, Tract
15G Patrol Road.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS - No Comments This Meeting.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS - No Comments This Meeting.
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There bei no further business to come before the Board, Board Member Orem
made the otio adjourn at 18 P.M., second by Board Member Saegesser, passing
on a vote o 3-0 The next reg lar meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2024.
Mike Moor Mayor
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Bill Saegesser, Bo ember.
Dale Orem, Board Member
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Barbara Hollis, Secretary