HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-10-2001MINUTES OF THE SANITARY SEWER BOARD OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
December 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 December, 2001.
Mayor Tom Galligan called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.. Also present were Board
members Jeffrey Caldwell, Jack Jordan and Secretary Peggy Wilder, City-Attorney Anne
Marie Galligan, Bob Miller, Kim Meyers, Tim Crawford, Greg Hall, Candy Stewart,
Wayman Payne and Mike Arms.
The agenda was presented to the board for approval. Jack Jordan moved to approve the
agenda as amended, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
The minutes of the November 13 and November 26 were presented to the board for
approval. Jeffrey Cadwell moved to approve the minutes of Nov 13, 2001 as presented,
seconded by Jack Jordan, passing unanimously. Jeffrey Caldwell moved to approve the
November 26, 2001 as amended, seconded by Jack Jordan, passing unanimously.
The claims were presented to the board for approval. Peggy Wilder presented an
additional claim for Sedam Construction for final payment for the Colonial Park lift
station project in the mount of $18,492.75. Jack Jordan moved to approve the claims for
November and December with the addition, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing
unanimously.
Candy Stewart requested the five year plan for new sewer tap-in payment in Steeple
Chase. The board agreed.
Kim Meyers presented the board with the delinquent account report and reviewed.
Jeffrey Caldwell moved to approve the delinquent report for December, seconded by
Jack Jordan, passing unanimously.
Jack Jordan moved to rescind the resolution 2001-OR-01 passed on November 26, 2001
based on the legalities on the approval. City Attorney Galligan advised the board that the
City can not pay individuals directly and that they will have to be paid by EMC. EMC
will have to submit an Amended Contract.
Carol Welsh addressed the Board regarding a claim for damages. The power went out
and a backflow caused raw sewage in the basement. City Attorney Galligan advised Ms.
Welsh that the liability was still being looked into and once that was established she'd be
able to move forward on the claim. Tim Crawford is handling the investigation and is
waiting for more information.
Jack Jordan requested from the City Attorney to prepare an agreement between the
Jeffersonville Sewer Board and the Jeffersonville Drainage Board for refund of services
paid by sewer fund. City Attorney Galligan advised the board that that it is an
accounting function and should be nm through Peggy Wilder's office and no agreement
is needed.
Jeffrey Caldwell requested clarification on Dustin White's employment. Mayor Galligan
advised Jeffrey Caldwell, Dustin works in the Sewer Department and reports to him.
The Mayor and Jeffrey Caldwell discussed several issues they disagree on. Jeffrey
Caldwell asked the mayor to meet him in the parking lot or the second street gym to work
out there differences. The City Attorney advised the mayor that such a meeting with Mr.
Caldwell would not be for his best interest.
The engineering and operators reports were presented to the board. The mayor requested
that the engineers only be present for once a month meetings to save money, the Board
agreed.
Meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.
Mayor Tom ~Galli~an ~ J
ATTEST:
Peggy W-t~e~, Secretary Treasurer