HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSB April 16, 2026 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 2026
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, April 16, 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, 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 representing Jacobi Toombs
and Lanz, and Asset Management Program Manager/Board Secretary Cindy Seifert.
Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the agenda, second by
Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The minutes of the April 2, 2026, 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
Director Ashack presented the claims list dated April 16, 2026, in the amount of
$846,162.06. 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 April 10,
2026, in the amount of $-13,247.56 Sewage, $-311.66 Drainage and $139.40 Refund.
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
None
NEW BUSINESS
Director Ashack advised that Millennium Builders have paid the 1/3 deposit of the
capacity fees for 18 lots of Section 2A of Legacy Farms, in the amount of $29,394.00,
and requests approval of permit application for the development. Board Member
Saegesser made the motion to approve permit application for Millennium Builders for
Section 2A of Legacy Farms, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
ENGINEERING REPORTS
None
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DEPARTMENT REPORT
Director Ashack advised that the North Plant Expansion with SRF has been closed
out that the final $146,213 has been paid and SRF is good with the documentation
received. He reviewed the March WWTP Loadings and provided the March 2026 Monthly
Report on a flash drive. Director Ashack also advised of a new project, for a proposed
gas station at 5711 and 5801 SR 62E, which will flow to the NWWTP, we have already
provided a Willingness to Serve letter to Jake Elder for these two lots to be served by low
pressure lines. Mayor Moore stated that he is not in support of two gas stations there.
Director Ashack also commented that dirt has started to be moved for the WaWa at
Gottbrath Parkway.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS — Attorney Merkley advised that pursuant to the contract on
the Chestnut Street Sewer Project, the final completion date is currently scheduled for
6/4/2026, noting that there is a $1,000 per day liquidated damages clause in the contract
for every day past June 4th. Obviously, any more rain, could push back the completion
date.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS — Mayor Moore commented that he appreciates Director
Ashack being on site over the holiday weekend for issues at Chestnut Street/Park Place
project, and also thanked Josh Darby for his assistance in resolving issues.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Board Member Orem
made the motion t journ at 3:07 P.M., second by Board Member Saegesser, passing
on a vote of 3-0.
The next re ulOr eting is sch uled for May 7, 2026.
Mike Moore, Mayor
Dale Orem, Board Member
Bill Saegesser, Bâ–º,. ; Member
ATTEST:
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it y Seifert, Board Secretary
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