HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-2006MINUTES OF THE SANITARY SEWER BOARD OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
February 13, 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 13th day of
February, 2006.
Mayor Waiz called the meeting to order at 3:10p.m. Board Member Doug Ralston and Jeffrey
Caldwell were present. Also present were Bob Miller, John Toombs, Mark Sneve, Tim
Crawford, Greg Filer, Les Merkley and A1an Applegate.
Jeffrey Caldwell moved to approve the agenda with the additions, seconded by Doug Ralston,
passing unanimously.
The December 12, 2005 minutes were presented to the board for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell
moved to approve the minutes with corrections, seconded by Doug Ralston, passing
unanimously.
The January 9, 2006 minutes were presented to the board for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell moved
to approve the minutes with corrections, seconded by Doug Ralston, passing unanimously.
The January 23, 2006 minutes were presented to the board for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell moved
to approve the minutes with corrections, seconded by Doug Ralston, passing unanimously.
The claims were presented to the board for approval. Doug Ralston moved to approve the
claims as presented, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
John Toombs addressed Heartland Payments Systems to the board. Doug Ralston moved to
allow Heathland to submit the information to JTL for approval, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell,
passing unanimously.
Doug Ralston moved to allow Allanah Gardens to submit additional information to JTL for
capacity allocation, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Les Merkley addressed the board regarding the Agreement with LPI Investors and the
Improvements to Happy Valley Lift Station. The improvements are needed in order to better
serve the City's sanitary sewer service area which includes Quarry Bluff. Doug Ralston moved
to approve the agreement as submitted, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Alan Applegate addressed the board regarding the status of the Steeple Chase and Stonybrook
Agreement discussed at an earliest meeting. Jorge was out of town and John Toombs will look
into and advise the board.
Brad Lugins from Dunway Engineering addressed the board regarding the approval of plans
for the Hallmark Village at Jeffersonville. Mr. Lugins explained to the board that they are
interested in a single phase pump approval and that the owner would be responsible for the
maintenance. The board has no objection to the single phase pump with the owner responsible
for maintenance. Greg Filer is the attorney for the owners and advised he would get all the
information and parties together.
Mark Sneve presented the Summary of Ongoing Public Works Projects.
Mark Sneve presented the Review of EMC operations for the month of December.
Mark Sneve presented the Review of CSS Operations for the months of November and
December.
Mark Sneve discussed Change Order #3, for Ditch 2 WWTP Improvements. Mark advised if
the Change Order was approved than the same would be omitted from AMD's contract and the
Sewer Board would also receive a credit for ½ the allowance on Ditch 1 in the amount of
$19,500. Doug Ralston moved to approve the Change Order #3 as discussed, seconded by
Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Mark Sneve presented the correspondence to ADM regarding the Grit Removal from Oxidation
Ditch #1 disputing the quantity of grit encountered. Mark will send the correspondence and keep
the board updated.
Mark Sneve presented Change Order #2 regarding the WWT Facilities Anoxic Selector Addition
and Miscellaneous Improvements. Jeffrey Caldwell moved to approve Change Order #2 in the
amount of $19,553.00, seconded by Doug Ralston, passing unanimously.
Bob Miller addressed the board regarding the Four Wheel drive loader problems and that it
would cost $7,000 to fix. The board gave Bob permission to look into some different options for
new and better loaders.
Tim Crawford presented the monthly EMC Operations for the month of December.
Tim Crawford presented a check in the amount of $12,892.71 per the agreement for electric
expenses.
Doug Ralston moved to pay EMC in the amount of $8,914.10 which is 50% of the savings
through the Power Share Program, seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Jeffrey Caldwell addressed the board regarding a conflict with the City Attorney. Jeffrey
discussed removing Les Merkley as the board attorney. Jeffrey Caldwell moved to remove Les
Merkley as the Board attorney effective February 28, 2006, seconded by Doug Ralston pending
further discussions, motion passes two to one.
Meeting~:20 p.m.
Mayor, Rr~ Wa~z
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