HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSB January 22, 2026 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF JANUARY 22, 2026
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, January 22, 2026, 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, Utility Billing Office Manager Elisha Gibson, Justin Ramirez and
Andy Sucharitakul representing Lochmueller Group, Josh Darby and Mike Harris
representing Jacobi Toombs and Lanz, Jorge Lanz and Asset Management Program
Manager/Board Secretary Cindy Seifert.
Due to a Board Member attending via Zoom, all votes will be roll-call votes.
Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the agenda, second by Board
Member Saegesser, roll-call vote Saegesser-Yes, Orem-Yes, Moore-Yes, passing on a
vote of 3-0.
The minutes of the January 8, 2026, 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 January 22, 2026, in the amount
of $288,363.84. Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the claim list as
presented, second by Board Member Saegesser, roll-call vote Saegesser-Yes, Orem-
Yes, Moore-Yes, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Billing Office Manager Gibson presented the Adjustment Certificate dated
January 22, 2026, in the amount of $-32,201.67 Sewage, $-532.22 Drainage and no
refunds. Board Member Saegesser, made the motion to approve the Certificate as
presented, second by Board Member Orem, roll-call vote Saegesser-Yes, Orem-Yes,
Moore-Yes, passing on a vote of 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS
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None
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NEW BUSINESS
Director Ashack advised that the Board had previously approved an offer to the
Foster's to purchase an easement for access to the Pleasant Run Lift Station. The offer
was $11,675.00. The Foster's obtained an additional appraisal and has requested an
updated offer. The Foster's appraisal was $38,500, our new appraisal was for $40,400.
Director Ashack is requesting approval to send a new offer of $39,450 for the easement.
Board Member Saegesser made the motion to authorize Director Ashack to send an offer
letter in the amount of $39,500 for easement to the Foster property to access Pleasant
Run Lift Station, second by Board Member Orem, roll-call vote Saegesser-Yes, Orem-
Yes, Moore-Yes, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Josh Darby with JTL presented Notice of Award for the Downtown WWTP Wet-
Weather Screening Project for Ottenweller Contracting. Board Member Saegesser made
the motion to authorize Dale Orem to sign the Notice of Award to Ottenweller Contracting,
second by Board Member Orem, roll-call vote Saegesser-Yes, Orem-Yes, Moore-Yes,
passing on a vote of 3-0.
Director Ashack presented an easement for Duke Energy to run power to an
emergency siren located at the North Wastewater Treatment Plant. Board Member
Saegesser made the motion to approve the easement for Duke Energy, 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 City has received funds Board that Greater Clark
County Schools for the capacity fee for Founders Point Elementary School. The permit
will now be issued for the school.
ENGINEERING REPORTS
None
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DEPARTMENT REPORT
4 Director Ashack reviewed the 2025 Total WWTP Loadings. He provided the 2025
CSO Volumes. Director Ashack also advised of a new project, WaWa Gas Station,
Gottbrath Parkway and SR62, which will flow to the NWWTP.
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
Saegesser made the motion to adjourn at 3:11 P.M., second by Board Member Orem,
roll-call vote Saegesser-Yes, Orem-Yes, Moore-Yes, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The next rc2eet , scheduledfor
February 5,
2026.
Mike MooMayor
Dale Orem, Board Member
Bill Saegesser, Board f ember
ATTEST:
Ci y Seifert, Board Secretary