HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-2001SANITARY SEWER BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 13, 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
13th day of August, 2001.
Mayor Tom Galligan called the meeting to order at 4:20 p.m.. Also present were Board
members Jeffrey Caldwell and Jack Jordan. Jorge Lanz, Mark Sneve, James Traylor,
Rich Davis and Venusoft representatives were also present.
The agenda was presented to the board for approval. Mayor Galligan asked the Board to
postpone #8 regarding the request from Jeffrey Caldwell on sewer board accounts. The
mayor requested to add EMC as # 8 and Venusoft update as #9. The mayor further
requested to change Glenn Muncy to 5a so that Mr. Muncy would not have to wait.
Jeffrey Caldwell motioned to approve the agenda as revised, seconded by Jack Jordan,
passing unanimously.
The minutes of July 23, 2001 were presented for approval. Jack Jordan requested
additional names to be added for those who were present at the workshop after the last
meeting. The additional people were: County Commissioners David Lewis, Raymond
Parker, County Commissioners Attorney Scott Lewis, City Council member Barbara
Hollis and David Abbott. Jeffrey Caldwell motioned to approve the minutes with the
changes, Jack Jordan seconded, passing unanimously.
Claims were presented for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell asked the Board to table the Pads
Office Supply claim and discuss the pro-rating between the other departments which
would benefit the use of the laserjet with Peggy Wilder. Jack Jordan requested to pay the
Paris claim and discuss the reimbursement later. Jeffrey Caldwell motioned to approve
all claims with the understanding that the Dee-Max watering system would be reimbursed
at a later date from the Parks Department and the Paris Office Systems claim will be
prorated by other departments, Jack Jordan seconded, passing unanimously.
Glenn Muncy requested some leniency on his monthly sewage bill for the 228 Spring
Street address. Jack Jordan and Jeffrey Caldwell commented that there was no reduction
policy and suggested a payment plan. Mr. Muncy claimed there was a water/ice cooler
which leaked causing a high bill. The Board requested some kind of proof of the leak and
then they would look into reduction of his bill. Mr. Muncy informed the Board the
building was burnt down and nothing is left but a shell. Jack Jordan requested some
proof to support his claim regarding the ice machine after which time they would ask the
city attorney what their options were to reduce the bill. Jeffrey Caldwell suggested going
to the billing office and ask for a payment plan.
Jorge Lanz reviewed the monthly report with the Board. Jorge requested approval of the
Change Order-Extra Work Agreement No. C-2 Job No. 9937-I for Pleasant Run Sewer
Pump Station and Force Main - Division ~C'. Contractor Dan Cristiani Excavating Co.,
Inc. extra work and change total additions requested are in the amount of $14,906.08.
Jack Jordan motioned to approve the change order as presented, Jeffrey Caldwell
seconded, passing unanimously.
Arthur Jackson of 3076 Wooded Way addressed the Board regarding an outstanding
sewer bill due to a water leak. The total bill due is in the amount of $ 852.42. Mr.
Jackson advised that $221.37 of the bill was a previous balance which belonged to the
landlord, Ty Miller. Mayor Galligan advised Mr. Jackson to have Mr. Miller come to next
meeting to discuss payment arrangements.
Mark Sneve reviewed the Summary of ongoing public works projects with the Board.
Tom Galligan advised the Board of a possible solution for the sludge conveyor. Jorge
Lanz will schedule a meeting for the Board members to see the possible solution
discussed.
Jim Traylor provided the Board with a proposal from The Henry P. Thompson Company
for the Tenth Street pumping station. The proposal included labor and material for the
removal of the Pumpex pump and installation of the Flygt pump. The total proposal is in
the amount of $39,458.00. Jim Traylor recommended the Flygt pump as proposed. Jack
Jordan motioned to recommend the proposal from The Henry T. Thompson Company for
the Flygt pump based on Jim Traylor's recommendation in the amount of $39,348.00,
seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously. Jim advised the board regarding the
problem with the line coming in to tenth street. Jim advised the Board it was 1/3 full of
grit and causing problems with capacity. Mark Sneve recommended two possible
solutions to alleviate the pressure: a) Additional water tanks; b) New pumps. Mark
recommends new pumps. Jim asked the board if they would authorize Mark to compare
costs and other possible solutions. The Board members agreed to authorize Mark to
move forward with cost comparison and solutions.
Jess from Venusoft updated the Board on the computer software. Jeffrey requested a list
of monthly reports to be generated, Jess advised he will get copies to the Board.
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