HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSB May 21, 2026 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2026
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, May 21 , 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, City Engineer Andy Crouch,
Justin Ramirez and Andy Sucharitakul representing Lochmueller Group, Josh Darby and
Mike Harris representing Jacobi Toombs and Lanz, Ricky Colyer and Bekah Konkler with
Lawyer Excavating, and Asset Management Program Manager/Board Secretary Cindy
Seifert.
Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the agenda, second by Board
Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The minutes of the May 7, 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 May 21, 2026, in the amount of
$488,517.66. Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the claim list as
presented, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Billing Office Manager Gibson presented the Adjustment Certificate dated May 15,
2026, in the amount of $-39,438.00 Sewage, $-155.40 Drainage and $1,228.34 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
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Director Ashack presented the revised appraisal for the Pleasant Run Lift Station
Property. He advised that the previous appraisal was for 1.297 acres of the total 1.82
acres that needed transferred to the City. The offer of $39,450.00, that was previous
accepted was for the 1.297 acres. The new appraisal received were in the amount of
$63,900 and $38,500, which makes the new total offer $51,200. Director Ashack
requested permission to offer an additional $11,750 for the property needed. Board
Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the additional offer of $11,750 for the
property, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Director Ashack presented the request to update the position of GIS Database
Administrator to Manager: Geospatial Program. This is to clean up the position naming
and match other job titles in the department. Board Member Orem made the motion to
approve the change of GIS Database Administrator to Manager: Geospatial Program,
second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
ENGINEERING REPORTS
None
DEPARTMENT REPORT
Director Ashack advised that he is exempting the construction supervisor's
requirement to obtain a CDL, required of all non-admin staff, as he is a farmer and the
possession of a CDL license would prohibit him from operating farm equipment.
He reviewed the April 2026 WWTP Loadings. He provided the April 2026 CSO
Volumes and the April 2026 Monthly Report on a flash drive.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS - No comments this meeting.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS —
Mayor Moore questioned Sewer Billing on recent issues at Hooters or Sheraton.
Sewer Billing Office Manager Ellis advised that the sewer bill is up to date and Assistant
Director Thompson advised that the issue involves irrigation maintenance at the Sheraton
and that is not metered, so not a Sewer Billing matter.
Mayor Moore also asked for an update regarding the Park Place Sewer Project,
as contractor and engineer were both present. Josh Darby advised that 60% of the pipe
has been installed, contractor is dewatering with persistent rainfall. Ricky Coyler advised
that rain and recent vandalism hasn't helped in getting the sewer installed. They continue
to move forward, activating more wells and working on Saturdays to complete the project.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, Board Member
Saegesser made - motion to adjourn at 3:07 P.M., second by Board Member Orem,
passing on a vote •• 3-0.
The next -!ular meeti ig is scheduled for June 4, 2026.
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Mike Moore M.yr
Dale Orem, Board Member
Bill Saegesser, Boa ember
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i y Se r ert, Board Secretary