HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSB March 20, 2025 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 2025
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville. Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, March 20. 2025, 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 via Zoom, Dale Orem and Bill Saegesser. Also
present are Utility Director Len Ashack. Assistant Utility Director Jay Thompson, Board
Attorney Les Merkley, Justin Ramirez representing Lochmueller Group, John Herriford
representing Strand Associates, Josh Darby (via Zoom) and Mike Harris representing
Jacobi Toombs and Lanz. Paul Boone with Structurepoint, Jorge Lanz and Asset
Management Program Manager/Stenographer Cindy Seifert.
Due to a Board Member attending via Zoom. all votes will be roll-call votes.
Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the agenda, second by Board
Member Orem, roll-call vote Saegesser-Yes, Orem-Yes, Moore-Yes, passing on a vote
of 3-0.
The minutes of the March 6, 2025, meeting were presented for approval. Board Member
Saegesser made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, second by Board
Member Orem, roll-call vote Saegesser-Yes, Orem-Yes, Moore-Yes. passing on a vote
of 3-0.
CONTROLLER'S REPORT
Director Ashack presented the claims list dated March 20, 2025, in the amount of
$1,532,995.23. Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the claims list as
presented, second by Board Member Saegesser. roll-call vote Saegesser-Yes. Orem-
Yes. Moore-Yes, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Director Ashack presented the Adjustment Certificate dated March 14. 2025, in the
amount of $-28,019.24 Sewage, $-0- Drainage and $215.25 Refund. Board Member
Orem, made the motion to approve the Certificate as presented, second by Board
Member Saegesser, roll-call vote Saegesser-Yes, Orem-Yes, Moore-Yes, passing on a
vote of 3-0.
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OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Director Ashack requested that JTL be approved to design the Pleasant Run Force Main
Relocation. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to hire JTL to design the
Pleasant Run Force Main Relocation, second by Board Member Orem, roll-call vote
Saegesser-Yes, Orem-Yes, Moore-Yes, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Director Ashack advised the Board that the City Council approved 2025-OR-11, it passed
7-0. The Ordinance allows for a surcharge on Phosphorus, changes the use
measurement from cubic feet to gallons and increases capacity fees from $3,300 to
$4.900.
Director Ashack advised the Board of plans to purchase of four (4) replacement vehicles
for use by the Collection Systems. Two Ram 1500, one Chevrolet Silverado and a GMC
Sierra, all with nearly 100,000 miles, will be traded in on the purchase of two Chevrolet
Colorado's, a Ford Maverick and an SUV. Claims will be presented for approvals at the
next meeting.
ENGINEERING REPORTS
None
DEPARTMENT REPORT
Director Ashack presented the Offer Letter to purchase property at 1116 Oaklawn
Drive, JTL to perform survey for property split. He reviewed the February WWTP
Loadings and provided the February CSO Volumes and the February Monthly Report on
a flash drive.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS - No comments this meeting.
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BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS - No comments this meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Board Member Orem made
the motion to adjourn at 3:11 P.M., second by Board Member Saegesser, roll-call vote
Saegesser-Yes, • em-Yes, Moore-Yes, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The next re• eeting is s:heduled for April 3, 2025.
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Mike Moor:, Mayor
Dale Orem, Board Member
Bill Saegesser, Boar mber
ATTEST:
Cin Seifert