HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-2006MINUTES OF THE SANITARY SEWER BOARD OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
January 9, 2006
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 Jannary,
2006.
Mayor Waiz called the meeting to order at 3:10p.m. Board Member Doug Ralston and Jeffrey
Caldwell were present. Also present were Tim Crawford, Bob Miller, Robert Miller, Jorge
Lanz, Mark Sneve, Greg Filer, Les Merkley, John Montgomery, Kim Johnson (Please see
attached list for more visitors).
Jeffrey Caldwell moved to approve the agenda with the additions, seconded by Mayor Waiz,
passing unanimously.
The minutes were presented to the board for approval and tabled until the next meeting.
The claims were presented to the board for approval. Bob Miller hand carried two additional
claims: 1) Arnold Dugan & Meyer in the amount of $148,995.00; 2) Regions Interstate Billing
Service in the amount of $1260,73. Jeffrey Caldwell moved to approve the claims as presented
with the two additional, seconded by Doug Ralston, passing unanimously.
Gus Luckert, representing GCCS, addressed the board regarding the sewer bill for Jeff High
School. Mr. Luckert advised the board they actually receive two water bills, however, one is
strictly for the sprinkler system for the ball fields. Mr. Luckert requested a refund for sewer bills
paid in the past.
Tim Wells presented a report on his valuation services regarding the Fixed Asset Inventory and
requested approval for additional hours to complete the project. Doug Ralston requested
additional information. Jeffrey Caldwell moved to table Mr. Wells request until further
information is gathered, seconded by Doug Ralston, passing unanimously.
John Montgomery addressed the board regarding the cost of the Longview Beach Sewer
Extension. Mr. Montgomery advised the board of the residents' intentions and cooperation with
the City. Doug Ralston moved to approve the request of the Longview Beach resident ad-ohs
contingent upon a formal request and finalizing the agreement with Quarry Bluff, seconded by
Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Paul Primavera addressed the board regarding the revision of the permit for Falcon Crest. Mr.
Primavera advised the board that the line would need to run through Stacy Road. Les Merkley
advised the board of the situation and that the revision is needed to avoid a hostile condemnation
with possible three properties. Jeffrey Caldwell moved to revise permit 32 as advised by JTL,
seconded by Doug Ralston, passing unanimously.
Greg Fifer addressed the board regarding the status of Quarry Bluff. Doug Ralston moved to
table the agreement until it is reviewed, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Les Merkley addressed the board regarding the approval of hiring outside counsel to assist in the
CSO matters. Les recommends hiring Baker & Daniels Law Firm as they have dealt with the
same issues with the City of Evansville. Doug Ralston moved to approve the agreement to hire
Baker & Daniels for the CSO work, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Mark Sneve presented the Summary of Ongoing Public Works Projects.
Mark Sneve presented the Review of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Operations for the month
of November 2005.
Jorge Lanz presented the Status Report.
Doug Ralston moved to approve the Lentzier Creek Pump Station Interceptor Agreement
submitted by JTL, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Jeffrey Caldwell moved to approve the Middle Road Force Main Contract with JTL and not to
exceed $170,000, seconded by Doug Ralston, passing unanimously. Doug Ralston comments
for the record that the amount includes preparation of change orders, field orders and record
drawings.
Tim Crawford presented the Monthly Operations Report for the month of November 2005.
Robert Miler presented the Financial Report.
The board discussed the statement of qualifications received on ... Mayor Waiz would like to
short list the companies. Doug Ralston has evaluated each company and does not believe a short
list is necessary. Jeffrey Caldwell agrees with Doug and does not believe a short list is
necessary. The Mayor strongly disagrees and believes interviews should be conducted. Les
Merkley advised the board that at the least the companies need to be ranked. Doug advised he
has ranked each. Jeffrey and the Mayor will rank as well. Mayor Waiz moved to table until the
next meeting, seconded by Doug Ralston, passing unanimously.
Bob Miller addressed the board regarding a Back Flow Preventor Ordinance. Doug Ralston
advised he would like to see an ordinance that is stated "at City's discretion". Les will get
together w~n ,/l~ok into the situation.
Mayor, Rob Wa~
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