HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSB May 15, 2025 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF MAY 15, 2025
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 3:00 P.M in Jeffersonville City Hall Mayor's
Conference Room and via Zoom. Dale Orem called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.M.
Board Members present are 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
Engineer Andy Crouch, Justin Ramirez representing Lochmueller Group, Josh Darby
representing Jacobi Toombs and Lanz, John Kraft with MAC and Assetc Management
Program Manager/Stenographer Cindy Seifert.
Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the revised agenda with
the requested addition, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 2-0.
The minutes of the May 1 , 2025, 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 2-0.
CONTROLLER'S REPORT
Controller Metcalf presented the claims list dated May 15, 2025, in the amount of
$406,307.54. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the claims list as
presented, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 2-0.
Billing Office Manager Gibson presented the Adjustment Certificate dated May 13,
2025, in the amount of $-21 ,263.71 Sewage, $11.88 Drainage and $227.68 Refund.
Board Member Saegesser, made the motion to approve the Certificate as presented,
second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 2-0.
OLD BUSINESS
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Director Ashack advised that there is currently a job opening for Construction Utility
Worker. The department is requesting permission to advertise for the open position.
Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve advertising for Construction
Utility Worker, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 2-0.
Director Ashack presented a request for approval of Change Order #7 for the
NWWTP expansion project. Change Order #7 is to extend Substantial Completion Date
to May 31 st. After discussion no action was taken. Board member Saegesser had
concerns regarding compliance with the Agreed Order with the DOJ. A special meeting
was scheduled for May 23rd at 10:30 AM.
ENGINEERING REPORTS
None
DEPARTMENT REPORT
Director Ashack reviewed the April 2025 WWTP Loadings. He provided the CSO
Overflows. Director Ashack also advised of a new connection projects, sewer connection
requests for: Steffen Springs Subdivision, River Rail Landing (8th Street), and The Pointe
at River Ridge (SR62 and Stacy Road).
ATTORNEY COMMENTS - No comments this meeting.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS —
Board Member Saegesser asked about the results at 8th & Howard. City Engineer Crouch
advised that the pipe sunk, it was backfilled and the hole closed back up.
Board Member Saegesser asked about status of DWTP Clarifier project. Justin Ramirez
advised that it is to start in July/August, they are waiting for the lead times on equipment.
Board Member Saegesser asked about status of Pleasant Run Force Main project. Josh
Darby advised that "We intend to meet it" (the Deadline) and advised he would submit a
report.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, Board Member
Saegesser made the motion to adjourn at 3:25 P.M., second by Board Member Orem,
passing on a vote 2-0.
The next regular eting is sch duled for June 5, 2025.
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Dale Orem, Board Member
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Bill Saegesser, Bodk Member
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