HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSB September 5, 2024 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, September 5, 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, City Engineer
Andy Crouch, Utility Billing Office Manager Elisha Gibson, Controller Heather Metcalf,
Board Attorney Les Merkley, Justin Ramirez and Andy Sucharitakul representing
Lochmueller Group, Josh Darby and Mike Harris representing Jacobi Toombs and Lanz,
Kevin Taff with Blankenbeker, and Asset Management Program Manager/Stenographer
Cindy Seifert.
Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the revised agenda with the
requested addition, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The minutes of the August 15, 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 September 5, 2024 in the amount
of $3,730,175.29. Board Member Saegesser, noting debt and health insurance, made
the motion to approve the claim list as presented, second by Board Member Orem,
passing on a vote of 3-0.
Billing Office Manager Gibson presented the Adjustment Certificate dated August
30, 2024 in the amount of $-48,459.97 Sewage, $-452.15 Drainage and $14,495.33
Refund. Board Member Orem, noting the number of certifications, liens, and water
meters, made the motion to approve the Certificate as presented, second by Board
Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Director Ashack advised the Board of a request to purchase RinnoVision RV-Max 360
Manhole Inspection System with Pole & Tripod for $24,950.00. This equipment will allow
for quick, entryless inspections of manholes and it is compatible with current CCTV
software POSM. Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the purchase of the
RinnoVision RV-Max, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Director Ashack presented information on three quotes obtained for the purchase of a
2024 RAM 2500 Tradesman truck for Construction Supervisor. The existing truck will be
relocated to Operations and eventually an Operations truck will be auctioned on
GovDeals, as the trade-in value was low. The quotes received were as follows: Bachman
$72,000.00, Commonwealth $67,201.00 and John Jones $60,869.00. Ashack requested
permission to purchase from low bidder, John Jones. Board Member Saegesser made
the motion to approve the purchase of the 2024 RAM 2500 Tradesman from John Jones,
second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Director Ashack presented Amendment No 1 to Work Order 2023-3, JTL Construction
inspection Veterans Parkway LS. The contract date has expired for Construction
Inspection as the project has exceeded original deadline. The amendment allows for 2
additional months of inspection for an additional $47,000. Board Member Saegesser
made the motion to approve Amendment No 1 to Work Order 2023-3, second by Board
Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
City Engineer Crouch presented a request to contract with All Terrain for Stormsewer
Replacement on Callaway Drive. The bids received were: Dan Cristiani $131 ,895,
Temple & Temple $98,400 and All Terrain $63,510. Board Member Saegesser made the
motion to award bid for Calloway Drive Stormsewer Replacement to All Terrain for
$63,510.00, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Kevin Taff with Blankenbeker requested capacity for 4 units at Quarry Bluff, located
across from Noblewood Drive. The homes would connect to the Noblewood Lift Station.
Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve capacity for 4 units at Quarry Bluff
second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
ENGINEERING REPORTS
Josh Darby of Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz presented and reviewed Jeffersonville
Sewer Projects Status Report dated September 5, 2024.
Justin Ramirez presented and reviewed the Lochmueller Group Engineering
Report dated September 5, 2024.
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DEPARTMENT REPORT
Director Ashack reviewed the August WWTP Flows report for both facilities. He
then advised that the Sewer Billing Office would no longer be supplying the water meters,
rather they will provide information on two local suppliers for citizens to purchase from
directly. Ashack advised of a new project connection, Jack In The Box #1 at 3211 E 10th
Street which will flow to the DWWTP. He then reviewed Willingness To Serve Letters for
1451 Veterans Parkway and 1626 Veterans Parkway which connect the DWWTP.
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 3:16 P.M., second by Board Member Orem,
passing on a vote of 3-0. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 19,
2024.
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