HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-2001MINUTES OF THE SANITARY SEWER BOARD OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SEPTEMBER 10, 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
l0th day of September 2001.
Mayor Tom Galligan called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. Also present were Board
Members Jeffrey Caldwell and Jack Jordan. John Toombs, Mark Sneve, Mark Wright,
Tim Crawford and Edith Gutkese were also present.
The agenda was presented to the board for approval. Mayor Galligan asked the board to
add Brian Dixon to the agenda. Jack Jordan motioned to approve the agenda as revised,
Jeffrey Caldwell seconded, passing unanimously.
The minutes of August 27, 2001 were presented for approval. Jack Jordan motioned to
approve as presented, Jeffrey Caldwell seconded, passing unanimously.
The Claims were presented for approval. Mayor Galligan asked the board to add an
additional claim for Brian Dixon for last weeks work. Jack Jordan motioned to approve
the claims with the addition of Brian Dixon, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing
unanimously.
Ms. Edith Gutkese of 813 W. Larkspur Drive addressed the Board regarding her water
and sewer bill. Ms. Gutkese presented the board with her water and sewer bills for the
year and requested assistance in explaining the high limits and inconsistencies. Ms.
Gutkese advised the board that Stemler Plumbing has been to her residence t~vice and
nothing has changed. Mayor Galligan informed Ms. Gutkese that he would look into the
problem and advise her.
Mayor Galligan addressed the board regarding the employment of Brian Dixon. Jack
Jordan motioned to hire Brian Dixon, a professional engineer, for the position of the
Engineer Project Manager, and his salary would be $66,500 plus benefits to represent the
City as a professional engineer at conferences and report to the drainage board for the
drainage projects, report to the sanitary sewer board for the sanitary sewer board projects
and the wastewater treatment plant projects and the CSO program predicated on savings
of between $135,000 to $155,000 from the EMC contract and other savings in reduced of
a consultant fees. A portion of Mr. Dixon's salary is to be prorated to the drainage board
the amount to be determined at the next meeting. Jeffrey Caldwell seconded the motion,
passing unanimously.
Mark Sneve reviewed the Summary of Ongoing Public Works Project with the board. No
questions from the board.
Tim Crawford with EMC, will be replacing Jim Traylor. Tim advised the board he will
have a monthly report for the board at the next meeting.
John Toombs advised the board that he has worked with Tim Crawford in the past and
the board will be pleased with his work. John Toombs reviewed the monthly report with
the Board. John presented the board with Change Order - Extra Work Agreement No. 1:
Job No. 8708S26I for SRF Project No CS18212801 in the amount of $38,357.50 to
Sedam Contracting for Graham Street Combined Sewer Separation and Rehabilitation
Project. Jack Jordan motioned to approved the change order as presented, seconded by
Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Tom addressed the board regarding the Vacter truck. There are three trucks in the area
about 3-4 years old, Tom is going to look at trucks and get a proposal to the board. Tim
Crawford is going to give current information he has regarding the trucks to Jack and
Jeffrey.
Board Comments:
· Jeffrey Caldwell addressed the board regarding a financial consultant, Robert Miller,
being invited to the next board meeting. Jeffrey would like Mr. Miller's to assist the
board in handling the department budget and helping with reporting financial information
in a timely manner. Mayor Galligan advised Jeffrey that a new Director started today
Ms. (Beth) Myers. She is an accountant and Tom believes a lot of these financial
problems will be addressed.
Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.