HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-22-2005MINUTES OF THE SANITARY SEWER BOARD OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
August 22, 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 22nd day of August
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, Connie Sellers, John Perkins, Suzy Bass, Ron Smith,
Sebulab Hoppes, Mike Lanham and Vernon Broadmax.
Jeffrey Caldwell moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Doug Ralston, passing
unanimously.
The claims were presented to the board for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell moved to approve the
claims as presented, seconded by Mayor Waiz. Doug Ralston abstains, motion passes.
Sebulla Hoppes of 1039 V2 Main Street, addressed the board regarding a sewer back up at her
home. The Mayor asked Tim Crawford for information. Tim was not aware of the incident
being on the agenda today and will look into the situation and advise the board.
Vernon Broadmax of 1501 Sportsman Drive, addressed the board regarding the sewer back-up in
his basement. Mr. Broadmax stated there was approximately a foot or sewer and he had
approximately $1,500.00 worth of damage. Tim Crawford advised he would look into the
situation as well and report back to the board.
Greg Furnish of 21st Century Developers addressed the board regarding the need for an intent to
serve letter for Serenity Oaks. Les Merkley reviewed and amended the request. Doug Ralston
moved to approve the amended letter of intent to serve Serenity Oaks, seconded by Jeffrey
Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Bob Miller addressed the board regarding Jerry Cobb moving to work under Bob's office instead
of EMC and to be paid by the Drainage Board. Tim advised the board he would like to replace
Jerry prior to his move. Connie Sellers asked the board what it is Jerry does now. Mike Lanham
and Bob Miller explained that Jerry would be doing the same job just under new supervision.
Connie would like to know why EMC has to replace the position then? Tim Crawford is not
sure there would be that need but needs to look into the situation.
Jeffrey Caldwell moved to transfer Jerry Cobb from EMC to the City under Bob Miller's
supervision and to be paid through the Drainage Board with all the details to be worked out by
September 1, 2005. Seconded by Doug Ralston, passing unanimously.
Jorge Lanz presented the Status Report.
Jorge discussed the low bid from Team Contracting for the Annex Area 4 Sewers in the amount
of $885,000. Jorge met with the company and reviewed the bid. Jorge recommends accepting
the bid. The board would like to discuss further and take action at the September 12 meeting.
Jeffrey Caldwell and Doug Ralston commented on the RFQ Draft. Jorge will revise and bring to
the next meeting to discuss.
Mark Sneve discussed the ongoing work on the Review of EMC's Contract.
Mark Sneve presented the report on Riverport No. 2, Clark Maritime Pump Station Evaluation.
Doug Ralston moved to have Strand & Associates move forward with the design work as
recommended in the report, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Tim Crawford discussed the purchase of the Quikview camera and software update and advised
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