HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSB August 21, 2025 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF AUGUST 21, 2025
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, August 21 , 2025, at 3:02 P.M in Jeffersonville City Hall Mayor's
Conference Room and via Zoom. Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 3:02 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, Utility Billing
Office Manager Elisha Gibson, Controller Heather Metcalf, Board Attorney Les Merkley,
Justin Ramirez representing Lochmueller Group, John Herriford representing Strand
Associates, Josh Darby representing Jacobi Toombs and Lanz, Kevin Taff with
Blankenbeker, Jorge Lanz and Asset Management Program Manager/Board Secretary
Cindy Seifert.
Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the revised agenda, second by
Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The minutes of the August 7, 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 3-0.
CONTROLLER'S REPORT
Controller Metcalf presented the claims list dated August 21, 2025 in the amount
of $431,571.89. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the claims 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
18, 2025 in the amount of $-44,650.92 Sewage, $-9.95 Drainage and no refunds. Board
Member Saegesser, made the motion to approve the Certificate as presented, second by
Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Attorney Merkley advised that he will schedule an Executive Session prior to the
next Sewer Board meeting. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to table the
discussion on Emergency Repairs to CSO Interceptor, second by Board Member Orem,
passing on a vote of 3-0.
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NEW BUSINESS
Director Ashack advised of an application for sanitary sewer construction permit
for Hilton Farms, Section 1, which consists of 73 Lots. Hilton Farm Development
submitted a check for$119,209.00 with the application. Board Member Saegesser made
the motion to approve the permit for capacity for 73 lots at Hilton Farms, Section 1, second
by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
ENGINEERING REPORTS
None
DEPARTMENT REPORT
Director Ashack reviewed the July 2025 WWTP Loadings. He provided the July
Monthly Report on a flash drive.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS - No comments this meeting.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS — Mayor Moore advised he met with River Ridge and he
would like to discuss at the next Sewer Board Meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Board Member Orem
made the motion • adjourn at 3:09 P.M., second by Board Member Saegesser, passing
on a vote of 3-0
The next r gu - eeting is sc eduled for September 4, 2025.
Mike Moo , Mayor
Dale Orem, Board Member
U‘)iinn
Bill Saegesser, Board mber
ATTEST:
Cin Seifert
FIRE MERIT COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
August 7, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting for August 7, 2025, Fire Merit Commission was called to order by
Commissioner McCormick at 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL: The roll call was conducted and those present were Commissioners Troy McCormick, Donovan Sims,
Sam Smith and Thomas Spalding. Brooke Valentine was absent.
COMMISSION STAFF:
Fire Merit Commission Counsel Zach Stewart, President Union Brad Tetley, Fire Chief Shawn Grant and
Stenographer Cindy Seifert
MINUTES: Commissioner Smith made the motion to approve the minutes from July 10, 2025, seconded by
Commissioner Sims, passes on a vote of 5-0.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner McCormick made the motion to approve the Agenda, seconded by
Commissioner Spalding, passes on a vote of 5-0.
CLAIMS: None
BUSINESS:
PROPOSED AMENDMENT 2025-01 TO RULE ON PROMOTION EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY FOR RANK OF
LIEUTENANT
Attorney Stewart advised that he has prepared amendment 2025-01 to update the rules&procedures#5. Current
rule states that when completing eligibility for Lieutenant, applicant must have Instructor 1 as well as Fire Officer.
Instructor 1 requires renewal, Fire Officer requires Instructor 1 and does not require any renewal. The change to
the rules & procedures will remove the requirement for Instructor 1, as Fire Officer already fulfills that
requirement. Any change in the rules and procedures requires a public meeting,which will occur during October
2"d regular meeting. No action is needed, however any changes the commission sees in the proposed amendment
should be relayed to counsel.
ATTORNEY REPORT: No Report
REPORT FROM LOCAL 558 UNION: No Report
REPORT ADMINISTRATION: Chief Grant advised that staff has asked about the timing of the promotion testing in
2026. Prior to the 2024 promotion testing, a request was made to adjust the timing to allow for a member to
fulfill a military obligation. Members are asking if the timing will revert to the original time,testing in September.
Commissioner McCormick advised that while the Commission made the adjustment for military service, it was not
his intention to change future promotion testing periods.
FIRE MERIT COMMISSION COMMENTS: No Comments
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ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business before the Commission, Commissioner McCormick made the motion to ADJOURN,
seconded by Commissioner Smith, passes on a vote of 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:11 P.M.
APPROVED
Troy McCormick, President
Re .Ictfully Sub ed by:
,nd'Seifert,Stenographer
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