HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-12 E CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in special
session on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 3:00 P.M in the City Hall Mayor's
Conference Room. Board Member Dale Orem called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.M.
Board Members present are Dale Orem, and Bill Saegesser. Also present are Board
Attorney Scott Lewis, City Attorney Les Merkley, Utility Director Len Ashack, Assistant
Utility Director Lori Kearney, Controller Monica Harmon, Jorge Lanz and Josh Hillman
representing Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz, Scott Adams of INDOT, and Secretary Barbara
Hollis.
Director Ashack introduced Scott Adams of INDOT. Scott Adams is here
regarding the need to acquire an easement. He explained the location and that it is
owned by CSX, which is made up of 21 owners throughout the country.
Mayor Mike Moore arrived at the meeting at 3:03 P.M.
Scott Adams has been working with CSX and due to time constraints is
requesting the City of Jeffersonville utility acquire the easement to allow for a sewer line
installation. INDOT will reimburse all expenses to the City. Following all discussion,
Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the acquisition of an easement
described by Scott Adams, for the purpose of a sewer connection, in the amount of
$75,000, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3 -0.
Jorge Lanz read a letter written to Director Ashack regarding the situation of the
construction of Crums Lane Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project. Mayor Moore said it is
unfortunate there is no representative of T &C Construction, the contractor, present at
this meeting. Jorge Lanz has not been successful in meeting with Mr. Thornberry of
T &C Construction. Jorge Lanz has been told informally the contractor will not complete
the project. At the conclusion of all conversation, Board Member Orem made the
motion, that based upon the recommendations and the report of the Board's consulting
engineer, to commence the procedures to terminate the contract with T &C Contracting
for the Crums Lane Interceptor Project pursuant to all the terms and provisions as set
forth in the contract documents and in the performance bond and payment bond
documents, and to pursue all available remedies as set forth in the said documents,
second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3 -0.
Director Ashack explained the City invoiced Henryville for work done by the City
of Jeffersonville following the recent tornado. Henryville has received 75%
reimbursement from FEMA. Director Ashack has talked with Mr. Dunleavy of Henryville
and was asked if the City of Jeffersonville would forgive 25% ($4,443.44) of the invoice.
At the conclusion of all discussion, Board Member Saegesser made the motion to
accept 75% of the invoice, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3 -0.
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Director Ashack said the Board previously authorized the lease of a CAT dump
truck and authorization is needed to sign the documents. Board Member Orem made
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the motion to approve the lease resolution, second by Board Member Saegesser,
passing on a vote of 3 -0. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to authorize
Director Ashack to sign the lease papers as the owner's representative, second by
Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3 -0.
Mayor Moore wished Controller Monica Harmon a Happy Birthday for Saturday. az
There being no further business to come before the Board, Board Member
Saegesser made the motion to adjourn at 3:25 RM., second by Board Member Orem, 1
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