HomeMy WebLinkAbout03) Minutes 05-09/2005MINUTES OF'THE SANITARY SEWER BOARD OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
May 9, 2005
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 May,
2005.
Mayor Waiz called the meeting to order at 4'00p.m.. Board Members Jeffrey Caldwell was
present. Also present were Bob Miller, John Toombs, Connie Sellers, Jeffrey Adams, Elvira
Low~, Steve Owensburg, Kim Myers, Mark Sneeve, Tim Crawford, Mike Lanham, Robert '
Miller and Les Merkley,
Jeffrey CaldWell moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Mayor Waiz, passing
unani, mously. ~
The claims were presented to the board, for approval with one additional claim for Strand &
Associates in the amount of $21,220.92. Jeffrey Caldwell moved to approve the claims with the
additional Strand & Associates, seconded by Mayor Waiz, passing unanimously.
Elvira Lowe of 6009 Carr Circle addressed 'the' board regarding a large water bill. The prope .rty
belonged to her mother who deceased in December. The property has been empty since
February. The property has a Septic Tank and Ms. Lowe was not aware they were using sewer
service. Mr. Lanham advised the board there is a grinder pump which is pumping to the main.
Ms. Lowe advised that her brother lives next door at 6011 Carr Circle and is possibly connected
to 6009. Mr. Lowe of 6011 Carr Circle has previously been before the board requesting a
payment plan for a tap-in. Kim Myers confirmed that Mr. Lowe has a payment plan and is
making his payments. Kim will confirm that he is tapped in and receiving service. Mr. Lanham
has made arrangements with Ms. Lowe to meet her at her residence and look into the situation.
Jeffrey Adams submitted the repair bill and a receipt for the payment of the lien as requested by
the board. The repair bill was not clear as the date of service was questionable. Mayor Waiz
asked Kim to research and advised Mr. Adams that they would get back to him.
Steve 'Owensburg of GRW addressed the board regarding the stares of the project to review the
proposed options .from Tetra Tech and R& R. Mr. Owensburg requested an additional week.
The board agreed to additional time and scheduled a meeting on May 19th at 9:00 a.m.
Mike Lanham presented the video of the problem sewer line that runs up Utica Pike. The video
clearly showed a blockage that will become a problem. Bob Miller advised the board of a
similar problem on Ohio Avenue that has not been video'd as of yet. Mayor Waiz moved to
approve Bob Miller to -
Mark SneVe presented the Summary of Ongoing Public Work Projects.
Mark Sneve presented the Review of EMC Operations for February.
Mark Sneve presented the correspondence to IDEM regarding State Bill 620. Mark advised he
will stay on top of the subject.
Mark Sneve presented the WWTP Influent Bar Screens - 2nd Repair Estimate. Mark advised the
board that the Herrick Company has repaired Bar Screens before whereas Aqua Utility Selafce
has only installed. Jeffrey Caldwell moved to approve hiring the Herrick Company to repair the
Bar Screens in the amount of $18,950 per screen, seconded by Mayor Waiz, passing
unanimously.
Tim Crawford presented the WWTP Monthly Operations for the month of March.
John Toombs presented the Status Report.
Robert Miller presented the Financial Report for the month of March.
Bob Miller addressed the request for the video on the galvanized pipe he needed from Tim. Tim
apologized and advised he would get the information to Bob.
Bob Miller addressed the problem with the Grease Traps at Buckheads and that someone needed
to be responsible to check on a regular basis. The Mayor advised Bob they would meet to
discuss further options.
Meeting adjourned at 5'25 p.m.
Mayor, Rob Waiz
ATTEST:
Peggy Wilder, Secretary Treasurer