HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-29-2001MINUTES OF THE SANITARY SEWER BOARD OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
May 29, 2001
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville met in regular session in
the Mayor's Conference Room in the City County Building, Jeffersonville,
Indiana on the 29th day of May 2001.
Mayor Tom Galligan called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m., with Secretary to
the Board Peggy Wilder at the desk. Also present were Board member Jeffrey
Caldwell, Jack Jordan, Ray Wilkey, Mark Sneve of PEH, John Toombs of JTL
and Brian Dixon of Omni Engineering.
The Agenda was presented to the Board for approval. Jack Jordan requested to add JTL's
Monthly Report and the EMC Monthly Report to the agenda. Jack Jordan motioned to
approve the agenda with the additions, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing
unanimously.
The minutes of the May 14, 2001 meeting were presented for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell
motioned to approve the minutes as presented, Jack Jordan seconded, passing
unanimously.
The claims were presented for approval. Peggy Wilder added three claims on the list:
'Elise Jackson for $220.00 for two weeks, Magicfiler, Inc. for Laserfiche Sofbvare/
Document Imaging Program. The Bond bank is paying $15,000 and should be paid
within thirty days and the Sewer Account will be paid back. Bank One Trust Company in
the amount of $134,370 which is the debt service payment on the bond issue. Payment
is actually due in July, however Peggy requested to pay now because Bank One takes
awhile to process. Jeffrey Caldwell made motion to approve as presented with the three
additional claims, seconded by Jack Jordan, all in favor, passing unanimously.
Monthly Report on EMC Operations
Mark Sneve, of PEH, presented and reviewed the Monthly Report on EMC Operations
with the Board. Mark apologized to the Board that he would need an additional 30 days
on the Preliminary Engineering Report before it is finished. Mayor Galligan requested
more information on the "Scale Problem '. Ray Wilkey advised the board that the scales
have not been working for some time. They are a hydraulic system, which are rarely
used anymore. They do not read correctly or not at all. There purpose is to weigh the
chlorine and sulphic oxide so that the correct amount is added within a 24-hour period.
The problem has always been a problem, however, recently with the E-Coli problem. Ray
received quotes on replacing them because fixing them would be too ~ostly.
ReplaCement on all four scales would cost, $10,800 for shipment and installation. Ray
advised the board that Living Waters has looked at the scales recommended replacing
them as well. The Mayor requested 'a figure from Ray in the ROR. Ray commented that
it is approximately $5,000-$8,000 and he would receive the actual figures from
accounting and advise the Board. The Mayor advised Ray that once the Board received
that figure they would discuss the replacement of the scales. Jack Jordan asked about the
problem with the Sludge Flow Meters, Mark advised the Board that the problem was the
Doppler Flow meters were not working accurately. He is in the process of replacing the
Doppler with a Magnetic flow meter from Fisher Porter. The Mayor requested EMC to
address the cyanide problem and they commented that the new flume should help with
this problem and show then where problem exists.
EMC Monthly Report
Wilke reviewed the Monthly Operational Report with the Board. Total amount of
rP~ainY for th~month was nearly 2 in. First three days, l0th, 15th and 23fa. The three-day
rain on 10th Street caused CSO event. 10th street is usually the 1'~ CSO to begin. Living
Waters quoted a price on the scales needed.
JTL Proiects in Planning
John Toombs reviewed the projects in Planning with the Board. The Mayor advised the
Board on the Blanchet Terrace project and the changes to be made with that CSO. The
Mayor advised Brian Dixon of Omni that the CDS Unit proposal originally requested
would need to be at a different location because it was no longer needed due to the
changes to be made. Brian Dixon advised the Board they had three possible locations for
a CDS Unit: 1) Blanchel Terrace, 2) End of Missouri Avenue and 3) Clark Street. The
'Mayor advised the board that there are approximately 13 CSO s no and he would 1/ke
to get that number down to 2 or 3.
Continuous Deflective Separation (CDS) Facility Design Servic~
Brian Dixon of Omni Engineering handed out the letter to the Board regarding the
proposal on the CSO on Blanchel Terrace requested in prior meeting. Brian commented
that the proposal should not increase or decrease for either CSO if moved to Clark Street.
The size is relatively close to Blanchel Terrace but he would have to check on size of unit
if installed on Clark Street. Brian will advise the Board.
Tap-In 708 Utica - Chas Road.
Bill Morrison was not present.
Peggy Wilder addressed the Board on the Crums Lane Easement purchase requested by
Councilman Waiz. The Mayor informed the Board on the problems associated with this
Easement and that the City Attorney has requested for the Sewer Board to pay for the
purchase of said easement in the amount of $400.00. Councilman Waiz requested this
purchase and then releases will be signed where no further action shall be taken. Jack
Jordan motioned to approve said easement in the amount of $400.00, Jeffrey Caldwell
seconded, all in favor, passing unanimously.
Board Member Comments
Jack Jordan commented on the claim for Stites & Harbison to assist the City of
Jeffersonville in Bankruptcy filings and was reassured the Sewer Department costs will
be kept separately. No further comments.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
'Peggy '~¢~lh~, Secretary Treasurer