HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-12-2005MINUTES OF THE SANITARY SEWER BOARD OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
September 12, 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, Jeffersunville, Indiana on the 12th day of
September, 2005.
Mayor Waiz called the meeting to order at 4:10p.m. Board Members Jeffrey Caldwell and
Doug Ralston were present. Also present were Bob Miller, Jorge Lanz, Tim Crawford, Mark
Sneve, Les Merkley, Greg Furnish, Kevin Taft, Connie Sellers, John Perkins, Suzy Bass, Ron
Smith, Sebulah Hoppes, Mike Lanham and Vernon Broadmax.
Jeffrey Caldwell moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Mayor Waiz, passing
unanimously.
The claims were presented to the board for approval. There was one additional hand carried
claim from Strand & Associates in the amount of $12,604.93. Jeffrey Caldwell moved to
approve the claims with the additional, seconded by Doug Ralston, passing unanimously.
Greg Furnish addressed the board regarding the work with the Salvation Army of Southern
Indiana and the home at Whispering Oaks being built with all the proceeds to benefit Hurricane
Katrina. Mr. Furnish asked the board to waive the tap-in fee on behalf of the project. Mayor
Waiz moved to waive the tap-in fee for Lot 473 at Whispering Oaks on behalf of the Salvation
Army of Southern Indiana, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
The minutes of May 9, 2005 were presented to the board for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell moved
to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mayor Waiz, Doug Ralston abstains, motion
passes.
The minutes of May 23, 2005 were presented to the board for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell moved
to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mayor Waiz, Doug Ralston abstains, motion
passes.
The minutes of May 26, 2005 were presented to the board for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell moved
to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mayor Waiz, Doug Ralston abstains, motion
passes.
The minutes of June 13, 2005 were presented to the board for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell moved
to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mayor Waiz, Doug Ralston abstains, motion
passes.
The minutes of June 27, 2005 were presented to the board for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell moved
to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mayor Waiz, Doug Ralston abstains, motion
passes.
The minutes of July 11, 2005 were presented to the board for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell moved
to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mayor Waiz, Doug Ralston abstains, motion
passes.
The minutes of August 8, 2005 were presented to the board for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell
moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mayor Waiz, Doug Ralston abstains,
motion passes.
The minutes of August 15, 2005 were presented to the board for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell
moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mayor Waiz, Doug Ralston abstains,
motion passes.
Sebulah Hoppes addressed the board regarding her claim from the last meeting. Tim Crawford
advised the board he looked into the situation and the back up was in the main line. The board
advised Ms. Hoppes to submit a claim of the damages and they would get back to her.
Vernon Broadnex addressed the board regarding his claim from the last meeting. Tim Crawford
advised the board that the back up was due to rocks in the line from the construction of the pipe.
The board asked Mr. Broadnex for a line item of the damages totaling the $1,500.00 he claims
were for damages. Mr. Broadnex will prepare and get back with the board.
Kevin Taft, on behalf of Blankenbaker & Sons addressed the board regarding the proposed 48
lot patio homes called Courtyard at Buttonwood totaling 14,880 gallons a day. Mr. Taft
requested approval to submit the plans to JTL for a capacity approval letter. Mayor Waiz moved
to allow Mr. Taft to go forward and TL to approve the capacity letter, seconded by Jeffrey
Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Kevin Taft, on behalf of Bill Sprigler and Bill Bums (S & A Development), requested approval
to submit plans to JTL for a capacity approval letter in regards to the 28 condo units with a total
of 8,680 gallons per day. Jeffrey Caldwell moved to allow the plans to be submitted to JTL and
to approve the capacity letter, seconded by Doug Ralston, passing unaimously.
Mike Lanham addressed the board regarding the estimate from Insituform on the 30 inch gravity
sewer line for Main Street and Charlestown Road in the amount of $49,700. Doug Ralston
moved to approve the estimate from Insituform as discussed, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell,
passing unanimously.
Jorge Lanz presented the Status Report.
Jeffrey Caldwell moved to award the bid to Excel Excavating in the amount of $109,520 for the
point repair on the 21 inch combined sewer line at Court Avenue and 6~ Street, seconded by
Doug Ralston, passing unanimously.
Mark Sneve discussed the ongoing work on the Review of EMC's Contract.
Mark Sneve presented the Summary of Ongoing Public Works Projects.
Mark Sneve presented the Review of EMC WWTP for the month of July 2005.
Tim Crawford presented the Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for Contract Operations,
Maintenance and Management of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana Sanitary Sewer Treatment
and Collective System. Jeffrey Caldwell moved to allow the board to approve the agreement as
presented, seconded by Doug Ralston, passing unanimously.
Jeffrey Caldwell presented the Cinergy bills to show the credit on the Energy Save Program is
beneficial.
Les Merkley presented the Resolution in regards to the River Falls Motel and Lounge sewer
overage. The board discussed the situation and Jeffrey Caldwell believes the City can buy the
property cheaper through a Sheriff's Sale and the board should not forgive the sewer bill. Les
disagrees and believes the board should approve the resolution. Jeffrey Caldwell requests t~
table the discussion. Mayor Waiz moved to approve the resolution, no second, motion dies.
The next board meeting is scheduled for September 26 and board members discussed a conflict
with that date. As , the meeting will be on September 29, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.
Meeting6:15 p.m.
Mayor, Rob Wa/z
ATTEST:
Peggy Wild&?S~cretary Treasurer