HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-09-2001MINUTES OF THE SANITARY SEWER BOARD OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
October 9, 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
9th day of October, 2001.
Mayor Tom Galligan called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.. Also present were Board
members Jeffrey Caldwell and Jack Jordan. John Toombs, Brian Dixon, Tim Crawford,
Robert Miller, Odetta Hammond and Stan Richardson were also present.
The agenda was presented to the board for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell asked to add to the
agenda the payroll schedule and Kim Myers with the delinquent report. Jack Jordan
motioned to approve the agenda as revised, seconded by Jeffrey Caidwell, passing
unanimously.
The minutes of September 24, 2001 were presented for approval. Jack motioned to
approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
'The claims were presented for approval. Jack Jordan motioned to approve the claims as
presented, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Odetta Hammond the resident of 912 Holly Drive addressed the board regarding a large
sewer bill she received. Ms. Hammond normally has a monthly bill totaling $8.64,
however, last month her bill was $35.00. Ms. Hammond was out of town and her son
was watching her house and he said that possibly the sprinkler was not turned off.
Jeffrey Caldwell advised Ms. Hammond to get an adjuslment from the Water Co. and
then give a copy of the adjustment to the Sewer Dept.
Stan Richardson a resident of 3201 Gardiner Blvd, Eastgate Subdivision, addressed the
board regarding a delinquent sewer bill on property he bought at a sherifftax sale. After
looking for all recorded liens and seeing none, he purchased the property. Mr.
Richardson received a delinquent notice from the sewer office of over $800.00. Mr.
Richardson asked the board to waive the fee being that a lien was not recorded and in fact
the sewer department discharged the account in March/April of 2001. Mr. Richardson
asked how could there be an $800.00 sewer bill from the time the account was charged
off until now. Mayor Galligan advised Mr. Richardson that he would look into the
property and to please attend the next sewer board meeting for an update.
John Toombs reviewed the Project in Planning Report with the Board.
Todd Richardson addressed the board with a GIS Update.
Mark Sneeve reviewed the Summary of Ongoing Public Works Project with the board.
An adjustment to the current scope was presented to the board regarding the flow
monitoring. Jack Jordan motioned to approve the adjustment to the current scope as
presented by the letter of October 3, 2001 from Mark Sneeve of PEH Engineers,
seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Tim Crawford submitted the 2000 Benchmarks for flows and loadings as requested by
the board. Tim addressed the board regarding the Amendment to Amend Agreement for
Contract Operation of the City of Jeffersonville. Tim presented the board with the Sales
Order from Deeds Equipment Company on the Vactor Track. Jack Jordan motioned to
approve the purchase of the 1997 Vactor track as presented per the sales order from
Deeds Equipment Company in the amount of $158,500.00, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell
passing unanimously.
Jeffrey addressed the board regarding the hire of Robert Miller. Mr. Miller addressed the
Mayor and the board regarding his past experiences and what he believes he could
accomplish for the sewer department. Jeffrey Caldwell motioned to approve the hiring
of Robert Miller as a Financial Consultant for a 6 month period to not exceed $25,000
pending the review of his contract by the city attorney, seconded by Jack Jordan, passing
unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Tom Galligan
ATTEST:
Peggy Wilder, Secretary Treasurer